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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
STANDARD Is HEARD FROM.
No Ground for the Kansas Custer
Suit 1t IL Claimed.

]. B. F. Gates. attorney for the Stand
ard Oil company's Kansas branch
known as the Prairie Oil & Gas COM
pany, has filed in the Kansas supreme
court a demurrer to the custer suit
commenced against the Standard OIL
company. The suit was started against
the Standard Oil company of Kansas,
the STANDARD Oil company of Indiana,
and the Prairie Oil & Gas company Of
Kansas, for the purpose of busting
the alleged trust. The demurrer fol-
lows:
Comes now the Prairie Oil 4 Gas
company by its attorney, J. B. F. Gates,
and demurs to the petition of the plain
TN for the reason th>t there is a mis-
tolnder Of several causes of action"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
ONLY THREE DAYS OF COURT.
January Session OF Supreme Tribunal
Will Dc Short

Owing to a peculiar coincident, the
Kansas supreme court will have only
three days for hearing cases at the
January session. Under the law, the
January term Of the court must be-
gin on the first Tuesday OF the month
1t happens that the first Tuesday OF
the month this year is January l.
which is a holiday. For that reason
no session Of the court can be held on
that day. This leaves only Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday for the hearing
OF cases.
About 20 cases have been set for
hearing each of the three days. and
besides the supreme court has set the
Pittsburg custer suits for hearing on
a motion on January 4. It is likely
that night sessions of the court may be
held to keep up with the rush
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
RECEIVER FOR N. P.
Lumbermen Move Against Road Owing
to Car Shortage.

Minneapolis. Mimi. Dec 22.-The Missis-
sppi Valley Lumberman, a prominent or
gan of the western lumber trade, an
nounces today that the lumber and shingle
manufacturers of the Pacific coast have
already under way steps looking to an
Pacific railway. 1t is admitted that the
properties are perfectly solvent, ogt the
attack is to be made on the ground that
the roads have forfeited their charters
through insufficien service. The interests
back of the movement have prepared
ella borate data showing delays in transit
and losses to shippers through failure to
receive cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
RELIEVE CAR SHORTAGE
Interstate Commission VIII Make Sug-
gestions to Congress.

St. Louis, Dec. 22-G A. Prouty.
member of the interstate commerce
commission. who has been conducting
an investigation into the freight car
shortage situation, passed through here
today en- route from Kansas City to
Washington. He stated that the COM
mission Will meet within the next few
Gays at Washington and recommend to
congress some legislation for the re-
lief of the shippers who have been suf-
fering from the car shortage condi
lions.
Tie damage tc grain and cattle ship
pers in the west and southwest, espec-
tally in Texas and Oklahoma, can not
be estimated he said Active and
stringent methods will have to be
adopted at once to relieve the situa-
ton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
GOING TO THE AZORES.
Mr.. and Mrs Morgan of Cottonwood
Falls to Take the Trip.

Cottonwood Falls, Kan, Dec. CIV.
A Morgan and wife expect to leave
the first of the year for the Azore Is
land with the hope that the trip will be
Of benefit to Mrs Morgan's health.
They will ship from Boston on the
10Th on the Kanoptic and will land at
Ponta Delgada on the island St. Mich
calls. The baths of Frurnas are located
IN thfs island and much resorted to by
They expect to be gone about four
months if Mrs. Morgan's health i'm
Mr.. Morgan is the father of W. Y.
Morgan of Hutchinson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
BENSON IS HERE.
Rather Premature to Say HE Has
Come Home to Stay

Senator A w. Benson arrived in
Topeka this afternoon. direct from
Washington. He viii be here over
Christmas with Mrs. Benson and Mr..
and Mrs. H. Ward Page. Senator Ben
son said:
People in Washington have very
little idea how the senatorial fight will
come out. but 1 think it is a little pre-
mature to say. as a Topeka paper did
that 1 have come home to stay 1t IS
rather rainy in Washington, but I like
that climate for all that"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
HAzEN CALLS THEM IN.
Invites Attorneys in Big Railroad Case
Before Him.

z. T. Hazen. special master selected
to take the testimony in the case of
the Kansas railroads against the state
hoard Of railroad commissioners, has
called q meeting of the attorneys in the
case to be held at his office Monday.
December "a.
This is the case brought by concur
rent action of all the railroads to test
the right of the state board of railroad
commissioners to make rates. If de-
cided against the state it means that
the board of railroad nissioners is
wiped out of existence. The case was
brought in the federal courts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22

r Frank n. Lynch, pastor of the
First Methodist church. win speak to-
morrow afternoon in Gemmen hail. Cen
trail Y M c. A, on The Secret OF
Winning Men This is a topic that will
appeal especially to Christian men, so a
sp -cial EFFORT is being made to get the
active membership of the association out
for the aftern6on. DR.. Lynch Is a man
who has been very successful in his
evangelistic work and is especially cap
ave Of talking on the subject he has
chosen. The meeting will be at the
usual time, 3:45 D. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
GROWING WORSE.
and Riot Added to Famine
in China

Washington. Dec 22-Consul Cen
eral Rodgers at Shanghai today cabled
the state department as follows:
Kiangpet famine conditions are
daily growing worse. Brigandage and
rioting in adjacent districts resulting.
Very dangerous state Of affairs antici-
pated by officials Chinese govern
ment will probably provide work on a
grand canal for the destitute hordes.
Immense numbers unquestiona bly,
starving Sickly, afflicted and old left
in the famine district. Refugees con
centrated in adjacent cities where they
are poorly provided for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
HICKS IS STILL IN.
His Rescuers Progressed About an
Inch This Morning.

Bakersfield, Cal, Dec 22.-The en-
tombed miner, Hicks. was not released
during the night. Boulders were again
encountered and soft dirt made it nee
essary for he rescuers to protect them
selves. It is believed that not more than
an inch was gained during the early
hours of the morning.
Delicate timbering is also necessary
and this work in the drift, which is
close to the miner, is hard to = rform.
Hicks is still in good condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Mrs Leah Knowles. aged 4S died in
Leavenworth December 22nd. The
remains arrived in Topeka this morn
ing and the funeral Will be held at
Penwell's undertaking rooms Sunday
afternoon at 200. The interment will
follow in Topeka cemetery. Mrs.
Knowles was the mother Of John and
Moses Knowles Of this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
sas avenue vii be anowed to remain

where it is.
The addition to the office building,
although giving thousands of square
quate to completely care for the ex-
pansion of the business that is trans
acted through the general offices in this
city. and plans will doubtless be drawn
soon for another addition similar to the
one which has just been completed. to
be built as a wing Of the building in
front and facing on Ninth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
ROUGH RIDER DECLINES
Was Offered ConnInissionership of the
General Land ONCE.

Washington, Dec. 22-Captain John
(Jack) Greenway, who was in Presi-
dent RoCsevelt's regiment of Rough
Riders. has declined the position of
commissioner of the general land office
soon to be vacated by Commissioner
Richards
Mr.. Greenway was offered the posi-
ton some time ago by the president
but because of private interests, re-
quiring his presence in the northwest
was unable to accept.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
BREAKS ALL RECORDS.
Holiday Business at Postomce Is
Wonderful.

Uncle Sans shop. the postofhce, is do
ing the heaviest Christmas trade expert
enced in Topeka for years.
The volume of business done for De-
cember is already $1,000 in excess of that
of last year for the same month, this
mas to do with the sale OF stamps and
stamped paper only
On the 18th of December. $1,000 of
stamps and stamped paper was sold. on
the 18th. $500, and on Thursday $500 was
paid in for these items. Today's sales,
It is expected. will exceed all others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22

No appointment for the office OF
the state board of railroad commits
sioners has been agreed upon by the
members of the new board. All the
members Of the board were in To-
peka this morning, but agreement was
held up for some reason 1t is plan
ned to hold another meeting next
week. at which II is expected de-
cision will be reached.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
HELP THEMSELVES.
Dakota Farmers Take Coal From a
Stalled Train.

Minneapolis. Mimi. Dec. 22.-Dis-
patches from BERWICK. n. D.. say that
citizens and farmers from the nearby
country yesterday helped themselves
to ten tons of coal from a train which
was stalled on the village siding.
Bankers and business men Joined in
the distribution. all the coal being
weighed and charged to the recipients
who are to pay the railroad company
for
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-06-23
D. K. HOUCK PIANO Co.
Pianos, Organs j.
Electric Pianos
Piano Players
Piano Players

STEINWAY, WEBER, voSE & SONS, KERSHNER, KRELL-
FRENCH, IvERS & POND McPHAIL, o. K HOUCK, LINDE
MAN, NORWOOD. WISER CHASE & BAKER, PIANO PLAY
Err PEERLESS ELECTRIC PIANO, ETC.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-06-23
The Story of Mary

Mary had little lamb;
One day it got the Group;
She sold it to a packing house
It's now canned ox-tall soup.
Mary had to have pet;
She bought cunning COW;
Which died of splitting headaches
It's country sausage now.
Mary wept and wept and wept,
And then piggie got;
The piggie died of tummy ache
It's boned ham, like as not.
w
Mary saw the packers make
A fortune from her petts,
But she could hardly clear enough
On them to pay her debts.
"
Mary bought an ailing sheep
She knew it was a sin
And when it died she promptly called
An undertaken in.
vi
This precious pair embalmed the
And sold it all for cash;
The people who bought it of them
said:
"What lovely corned-beef hash"
VII
The undertaken and the girl
Decided then to hitch;
They organized a packing house,
And, gee, but they are rich!
-Chas Barnes in Ney York World.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-06-23
Furious Fihgting

For seven years." writes Geo. w.
Hoffman, of Harper, Wash, 81 had
a bitter battle with chronic stomach
and liver trouble, but at last I won
and cured my diseases by the use of
Electric Bitters. l unhesitatingly re-
commend them to all, and don't in
tined in the future to be without them
in the house. They are certainly
wonderful medicine, to have cured
such a bad case as mine" Sold un-
der guarantee to do the same for
you by Finlay, the Druggist, at soc
a bottle. Try them today. June
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-06-23
Torture of a Preacher

The story of the torture of Rev
O. ID. Moore, pastor of the Baptist
church of Harpersville, N. Y, will
interest you. He says: 81 suffered
agonies because of a persistent cough
resulting from the grip. l had to
sleep sitting up in bed. l tried manv
remedies, without relief, until I took
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
SUMPTION Coughs and Colds, which
entirely cured my cough, and saved
me from consumption" A grand cure
for diseased conditions of Throat
and Lungs At Finlay's Drug Store,
price soc and SI.oo, guaranteed. Trial
bottle free. June
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-06-23
Y. & M. v. r. r. TIME TABLE

Y. & M. v. r. r. TIME TABLE
North Bound
Train No. II leaves I: 80 a. m, North
ern Express
Train No. IA leaves Io:45 a. m, Riv-
er Side Local Mail.
Train No. 1856 leaves $40 a. m, foI
Vicksburg via Leland.
Train No. 1873 leaves ago p. M, for
Cleveland via Rosedale.
Train No. I42 leaves o:3o 4. M, fo1
Leland.
Train No. IA leaves ass p. m, fol
Rolling Fork via Leland
South B ;rcd
Train No. IS leaves o:48 p. m, South
ern Mail.
Train No. III leaves 3:45 p. m. River
Side Local Mail.
Train No. 1856 arrives ZOO p. M, from
Vicksburg via Leland
Train No. 135 arrives o:ss a. m, from
Cleveland via Rosedale.
Train No. I4r arrives $50 from Roll
ing Fork via Leland
Train No. 143 arrives 1910 p. m,
from Leland.
Train No. I42 connects at Leland
with Train No. II. Trains Nos. - and
u have best equipment, vestibule
coaches and Pullman Parlor cars be-
tween vicksburg and Memphis. Close
connections made at New Orleans
and Memphis with diverging roads.
G. q. RUCKS. T. A.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-06-23
In Mad Chase

Millions rush in mad chase after
health, from one extreme of faddism
to another, when, if they would only
eat good food and keep their bowels
regulated with DIR. Kings New Life
Pills. their troubles would ali pass
away Prompt relief and quick cure
for liver and stomach troubles. 25c
at Finlay's Drug Store; guaranteed
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-06-23
More Low Rates to the West via
Iron Mountain Route.

More Low Rates 20 the west wa
Iron Mountain Route.
On April 8, and ~, May I and IS,
June S and 70, July 8 and ~, August
? and Fl, September 4 and Is. Octo-
Der and rs, November s and 20, De
cember and 10, The Iron Mountain
Route will sell round trip homeseek-
ers' tickets to ali points in Texas,
Indian Territory and Oklahoma, and
certain pointns in Louisiana and Ark
ansas, for one fare plus Sc for the
round trip. Tickets have a going
limit of fifteen days, with stop-overs
at pleasure, and = final limit of II
days from date of sale For rates
great Southwest, write II. D. Wilson,
A. G. p. A, or c. z. Rountree, T. p.
A., No 20 South Main street, Mem
phis, Tenn
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-06-23
A Fearful Fate

1t is fearful fate to have to en-
dure the terrible torture of Piles.
Il can truthfully say" writes Harry
Colson, of Masonville, Ia, that for
Blind, Bleeding, Itching and Pro
truding Piles, Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cuts, burns and injuries. zsc at Fin
lays Drug Store. June
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-06-23
RENT PAYS FOR LAND
Fertile Sections of the Southwest
Where Land Sells for SIS and
Rents for SIS Per Acre

NCittS Iol % 1SI ACIC
One of the remarkable things about
Louisiana is the fact that cleared
land rents for S. per. acre cash, and
can be bought for $3.50 to SIS per
acre. 1t costs from So to $40 an acre
to clear it. heAimprovements nee
sary are slight and inexpensive.
The soil is rich alluvial, or made.
1t produces bale of cotton per acre,
worth $45 or 500. This accounts for
its high rental value. Other crops,
such as corn, small grains, grasses,
vegetables and fruits thrive as we'll.
Alfalfa yields four to six cuttings,
a ton to the cutting, and brings $40
to $40 per ton.
In other sections of these. States,
and in Texas as we'll, the rolling or
hill land is especially adapted 10
stock raising and fruit growing.
Land is very cheap, S. to $40 per
acre; improved farms $40, SIS to $25
per acre.
The new White River county offers
many opportunities for settlers.
High, rolling, fine water-it is nat
urally adapted to stock and fruit
raising. Can be bought as low as
S. per acre.
See this great country for yourself
and pick out location. Descriptive
literature, with maps, free on request
The Missouri Pacific Iron Noun
tain System Lines sell reduced rate
round-trip tickets on first and third
Tuesdays of each month, good re-
turning thirty days, with stop-overs.
For descriptive liaerature, maps, time
tables,et write to
H. D. WILSON,
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Memphis, Tenn.
or H. c. TOWNSEND,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
st. Louis, Mo.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-06-23
Horse and Buggy for Sale.

years old. perfectly sound and gem
tie; nice, new rubber-tired Bah
cock runabout and harness. Tih is
your opportunity. See the horse and
buggy at Stones stable ]. w. Fox,
40 Alexander street.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-06-23

Or it might be good scheme to
treat the meat trust as the packers
are said to treat sick hogs. Thtt IS,
not to let it die.-Indianapolis News.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-06-23

Now that we come to think of it,
that last piece of meat didn't taste as
good as it ought to, either.-Wash-
inptOn Post
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-06-23
Green vile Gas & Coke Co

Everything is meat that comes to
the Chicago Packing Houses.-Buf-
falo Times
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-06-23

The popular prejudice against en-
balmed beef bids fair at least to be-
come effective.-New York Tribune.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-06-23

- Interesting Proposition
An eleven-room house, including
kitchen and bath, large t.ck and
front galleries, large stable, coal
house, etc. Size Of lot, rs z75 feet.
The best location. Particulars on ap-
plication to Emery Realty Co.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-06-23

Don't piano until prices and 1t costs
nothing this and considerable These
world We for Memphis ST.
Nashville cash. and therefore
You make selecting
pianos you your piano call address
me Hotel Gown.
Ernest Thomas
Local Representative
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-06-23

If the Neill-Reynolds report i.
made public what shall we eat?-Sy-
racuse Post Standard
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19
BATTERED AND BRUISED, BUT GAME.
Honorable Mention

Honorable Mention)
had been told that if went to the merry-eoround
must ride in seat. To this I strongly objected.
hadn't ridden real horse and WASH t 10 years
odY What sense would there be in paying nickel for
ride and then getting into old seat, when horse
was much more excitingf So my mind was made up I
picked out handsome black charger with flaming nostrs
and flying So far everything working lovely,
and when mounted my steed, felt like queen. But
when the merrygo-round began to move experienced
earth, what the matters And whir-r-r as
there was in the airl Surely would fall put my
arms around my horses neck and hung desperately
But my chin bumped up and down and hurt I had to
scream The conductor and held Oh how safe
felt with that strong around and how glad I
was when the merry-go-round stopped
But when the man attempted to help off would
not they started again and he stood there and held
me thru the remainder of the ride. I enjoyed it i'm
mensely even if my chin for week afterward
am sure shall never forget my first ride prancng
merry -go-round horse. -Berenice K. Boss,
Tenth Grade. Wadena, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19

jogging comfortably along behind lazy pony and
ing with every breath Of fresh air that life almost
too good to live.
turned off into shady, winding lane On side
lay a beautiful rolling pasture where snowy lambs
trsked merrlly about. On the other side deep
dark pine forest whose stately trees maestcaly
before me- while from their solemn depths faint
sounds OF rushing water. Suddenly the lane turned
sharply and entered the wood Here my enthusiasm
the beauty surrounding knew no bounds. Before
was sparkling cataract tumbing down its steep
bed OF moss grown rocks. A profusion Of and
ferns and late vioets grew it's banks and these
Kept wet and sweet by the Of the waterfall By
this time the sun higher and gazed at the brook
its slanting shot thru the pines and played the
water with little Pickering shadows. = H~
Come, comet" thought I. Breakfast will be
ready And So obeying my conscience, turned the
Ponys head toward home, still enjoying the beauty Of
the scenery but having uppermost in my thoughts the
oabbhng brook behind me that seemed to be singing
-. For men may
And men may go, = ="
But go on-forever. - 49, -. =
Eighth Grade. - Marjorie McFadon,
"'s-t .. Stroudsburg, Pa.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19
(Honorable Mention


We had missed the train and disappointment reiened
supreme For weeks we had planned going to this
wedding and now-wel, the train gone and it
suddenly Of the girls startled from sorrowul
i medtat1ePs with the exclamation oh! girls have
angrily: emo, I'm afraid haven't the train, but
was thinking that if could drive to M,
should get there about 10 O'Clock and there's train
leaves few minutes after 10 which arrives at G. be-
fore we'd be in time for the wedding after a'
In half hour way to M, as happy
and jolly apparently dreaming that there
was such thing not getting to M in time Finally
the steepes Of the village came sight and in a few
minutes at the station I asked the operator
how long before traintime
stWhy, that train just left few minutes ago. he
replied and it was really surprising to see how those few
words plunged into the depths of despair We con-
fded trouble to him and he began clearing sky
by telling us that freight due in few minutes
which would get to O. before noon. After holding
council for a few minutes, decided to go on the
freight Everything went well after this and reached
our destination safely, altho went in roundabout
way. Ethel Raymond,
Tenth Grade. Sleepy Eye, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19
HASTE MAKES WORRY.

the country to spend the afternoon It rained and
obliged to stay till o'clock in the evening.
When started home could hear peals of thunder
far away and dark clouds coming into. view We
drove rapidly and suddenly horse stumbled and fell
We were greatly frightened but farmer working in
After hard work the horse gotten out Of
the buggy and shaft was broken. The man
let take his shafts because could not be fixed
BY this time the storm was near and the thunder grew
louder and the clouds looked threatening. When
started went slowly for fear of another
accident. We about five miles from home and the
roads billy and rough. bridge being fixed
and afraid might not be able to cross. By
this time large drops Of rain began to fall and we did
absence When it raining about hardest
reached the home. of one of friends, when we
decided to stay night We started home early in
the morning arriving without any accidents but
have gone out driving alone since. =
Ninth Grade. Elizabeth Shenky,
~@Ts~' --zr1 Hopkins Mimi.