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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31
What Mr.. Larlmer SAYS.

This will bear witness to the fact
that I consider DR.. Charles Bennett,
7sO Kansas avenue. Topeka, Kas., the
hest optfcian who has examined my
eyes and prescribed glasses for me.
He does his work in careful and sci
entifc way. and he understands every
detail of his profession His fitting
has given me a new lease on sight,
and has arrested a falling that was
becoming distressing as well as in
convenient You can place implicit
reliance upon any statement. business
or professional, he may make to you.
I commend him to you heartily. and
with no hesitation or reservation.
Yours very truly.
H. G. LARIMER,
Attorney at Law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31

crossing. The second new crossing
viii be put in this afternoon When
any heavy lifting is to be done the
interpreter calls out to the other Ital-
ians three times, Huba, huba, huba.
This means in English lift all to-
gether.
During the absence of Mr.. W H.
Troutman and daughter, Miss Viola
Troutman, in Wichita, their house at
1925 Quincy street will be occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. G. Lavender of 219
West Gordon street. The Troutmans
will leave Wednesday for a visit OF
three weeks to Mr.. Troutman's daugh-
ter, Mrs. Resing of Wichita, and Mr..
Lavender and wife will move into their
house the next day.
William Forbes of the Forbes Bros
KaW Valley Elevator lives in sub
urban house on the Rochester pike Mr.
Forbes is a chicken fancier and his nne
lot of Buff Wyandottes out in his poul-
try yard attract the attention and al
niration of every one who has occasion
to pass by his place. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Forbes love the country and could not
be induced to live in the city, MT
Forbes father, who is a very old gentle-
man, lives on place adjoining his son s
Mrs. lydia Antrim of 1918 Monroe
street celebrated her seventy-tnlr q
birthday anniversary Saturday All OF
her children with the exception OF one
were present and this Is the first time
in six years that all have been togetn-
er. Those present from out OF town
were: Mr. Frank Antrim and Two
children of Kansas City, Mrs. A E.
Kopp and three children OF Harvey
Vile. Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Antrim Oh
Menoken, Mr.. and Mrs George kopp
and children of Elmont.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31
FROM TIE HOUR OF BIRTH
Mothers Should Use Cuffcura
Soap, the Worlds
Eavorife

Mothers are assured of the absolute
purity and unfailing efficacy of Cuticura
Soap and Cuticura Ointment, the great
Skin Cure, in the preservation and puri-
fication Of the skin, scalp, hair, and hands
Of infants and children. For baby ecze-
mas, rashes, itehings and cha6ngs, as
well as for annoying irTitations and
lucrative weaknesses, and many sana-
tive antiseptic purposes which readily
suggest themselves to mothers, as well
as for all the purposes of the toilet,
bath, and nursery, Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment are priceless
Sold thsogehoas the word cu,ieura soap, &c.. ONT
ent $685. eaevsnf Soc. On form Of Chocolate Cclie4
Pila lc psr yal q CO.. rnay Be had e1 ~ dssgssts-
Potter DRAG and Chsu- Corp, Sole Prcpe Boston, HAS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31
WOULD CLOSE COUNTY JAIL.
Home for Prisoners Given by Woman
OF Civil War Fame.

Oswego, N. Y, July 31-Dr. Mary e
Walker, the only woman who was honor
ed with a commission in the union army
in the civil war. has rendered Bunker
Hill. her beautiful country home, with
a tract of $50 acres, near here, to the
county of Oswego as a place to main
tain persons under twenty years of age
convicted of violating the law All that
she asks in return is that the county
petition the legislature in January to
give up its county Jail and to legalize
the method she suggests for reforming
prisoners.
DR.. Walker established sanitarium
for consumptives several years ago at
Bunker Hill and treated all who ap-
piled and were without means to pay
free of charge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31
SANTA FE news AND NOTES.

Engineer. George Lusk has returned
to the Marceline runs after being on
for few days.
H. Chain, the Argentine switchman,
who has been confined to the hos
pital for some time owing to an in
1ured foot. has returned to his home.
An amputation of his foot was neces-
sary.
Brakeman Oberman has been trans
ferred to Argentine for permanent
service.
John steinhauf. of the boiler shop,
has been assigned to night duty tenn
porarily.
his home in Argentine after spending
several days visiting in Topeka.
Conductor Griffith is off duty on the
St Joe runs Conductor Brumer IS on
in his place.
b. F Manger, division superintend-
ent of the Harvey system, was in To-
peka for few hours this morning.
Secretary T E. Prout and family
left today for a thirty days vacation
to Lake Geneva. Wis.
R. B. Mears. of the electrical de-
partment. is laying off for few days
on account of Ill health.
The new floor in the basement of
the railroad Y. NJ. c. A. has been com
pleted and makes a great improve
ment in the appearance Of the base
ment.
The month of July was the most
successful one In the history OF the
local railroad association.
Mrs. Hill Booker. who is engaged
in holding meetings in the Baptist
tabernacle in Oakland, spoke to a
large audience in the machine shop
meeting today. She VIII address the
coach shop meeting next Thursday
Mrs. Booker is the narfonaf evangelist
of the ". c. T. L.
Conductor Harry Griffin is off duty
on the plug runs
William DONNIE, of the boiler
shop. has taken a leave of absence
and win be of on vacation OF thirty
days.
The south end Of the old freight
depot has been divided and viii be
placed on trucks and moved this
week.
Theodore Neslze. of the passenger
depot is celebrating his thirty-ffth
birthday today
Track Inspector T. S. Cafferty is
now visiting in the Catskill mountains.
He was married in New York city last
Thursday and is now on his honey
moon.
The foundation for the new paint
shop is nearly completed
George Drant. of the Santa Fe divf-
sion offices at Emporia, spent Sunday
with his parents in this city.
Miss Anna Marie Walsh. daughter
of Baggagemaster Walsh, went to Car
bondale this morning for snort VISIT
Engines NOS. 4ss, 1908 and 5s4 have
been taken out on their trial runs and
are now in the round-house awaiting
an assignment to service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31
ALL OF STEEL.
Southern Pacific's New steamer Is
Launched at Cramps

Philadelphia. July 31.-The steam
ship Momus. which is being built. for
the Atlantic line of the Southern Pa
cifc railroad company. was launched
today at Cramps ship yard. Mrs c.
". Jungen, wife Of the manager of
the Southern Pacific railway, acted as
sponsor.
The Menus, which viii be the third
passenger boat to be placed in com
mission on the Southern Pacifc's At
lantic lines between New York and
New Orleans, will be 400 feet over all.
40 feet between perpendiculars. beam
nodded So feet, with displacement
of about 25 feet. The boats speed will
be S knots
The construction is entirely of steel.
The Menus Will have accommodations
Tor l02 first cabin passengers. So sec
ond class passengers, and 25S in the
Eteerage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31
". G. BEAL A CAPTAIN.
Ordnance Omcer on Brigade stan and
Young Hughes Promoted.

Captain K. J. McKernan. ordnance
officer on the brigade staff of the Kan
sas National guard has resigned his
commission because he has removed
from the state and located in Colo
rado- General Drew has commissioned
Wilson G. Beal of Burlingame. who
has been an aide de camp on the star.
q captain to fill the vacancy caused bv
tie resignation of Captain McKerna6.
General Drew has also commissioned
James c. Hughes, son of Adjutant
General Hughes, as a first lieutenant
and aide de camp to iii the vacanc,-
caused by the promotion of CaDtain
Beal- Mr.. Hughes was formerly chief
trumpeter on the staff
Adjutant General Hughes has ac
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31
LOUIS VAUGHN HELD.
His wire whom He Loaded with
Buckshot Not Seriously Hurt.

Louis Vaughn. who after irnbibing
freely on lower Kansas avenue whisky
went home and returned with a shot
gun Saturday night and after locating
his wife on lower Kansas avenue. de-
livered a broadside of birdshot at her,
was bound over by Judge NTcCabe Of
the city court this morning under 81
600 for his appearance at the next term
of the district court.
At the time of the attempted murder
Mrs. Vaughn was nearly across the
street. and though she was well
sprfnkled with shot she suffered no per
manent injuries and viii be able to aV
the witness chair when it comes time
to prosecute her husband. that is I'm
less she decides as many of those ini1r-
ed wives do, that they are not willing
to prosecute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31

Tonight at the big tent theater H.
D. Fuckers famous Korak Wonder
company will present Jesse James, !,
play written around the life and
charac ter of the James boys. Wednes-
day afternoon at -2:15 they will give
their last free show for women only,
and no children will be admitted ex-
cept those in arms Wednesday night
the play will be THE Hand of Man. ="
Friday night, Faust" Admission is
only 10 cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31

An application for a charter has been
filed with the secretary of state by J.
w. Dana. an attorney. for the Wyan-
dotte Suburban Gas company Mr..
Dana gays that the purpose for which
the company is organized is to supply
natural gas to the suburbs of Kansas
city. kan The compaliy. has a capital
stock Of $5O0.000 and its incorporators
are James B. MCGOWAN. of Kansas City.
Mo-; c. L. Brokaw, c. K Wells and
George B. Allen of Kansas City, Kan,
and w. r Douthirt Of Haverford. Pa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31
FRAcTIoUs colt RUNS AWAY.
Bert Kingman Thrown From Cart
But Was Uninjured.

A sorreI colt belonging to Bert
kingman and driven by him becam
frightened on Kansas avenue last
evening in North Topeka about
six o'clock and ran away. The
colt started near the meat market at
$40 Kansas avenue, ran across the
street through the lots to the rear of
the Adams grocery store. where it
struck Gordon street Going through
the yard Mr. Kingman was caught on
a elothesline and later thrown from
the cart; He was uninjured. but the
cart struck a tree and was badly de-
molished. The colt continued to run
west on Gordon until 1t reached Van
Buren,, when 1t turned south and was
later captured in the rear of the
Higby YARD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31

Ottawa July 31.-Jay Tucker. a Santa
F'e freight brakeman, was brought to
the hospital from Humboldt last night
suffering from broken and badly
crushed knee and foot. He was attempt
ing to board the pilot OF his engine after
turning a switch at Humboldt last night
when his foot slipped and his left leg
went under the pilot and truck wheels
The leg was crushed so badly a the
knee that it could not be saved and tt
vas amputated just above the knee this
morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31
Cheap Rates to Canadian ana Ne,v
England Points, santa Re.

Montpelier, VT, and return, Sse.os.
Portland. Ne, and return, $4,000.
And many other points at low rates
on sale July IS. August and %. rood
80 days from date of sale
Montreal, Canada, and return. 82e ne
Toronto, Canada, and return. sac. 90
CoIlengwood, Can. and return. S32.so
And many other Canadian points. IN
sale daily to September 3Oth. limited
80 days from date of sale. address
7. L. King. Agent, Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31
DOVER ENTHUSIASTIC.
Citizens VIII Meet to see About Get
ting the 7. E. & c. G. Line.

and vicinity has been been called for
Thursday evening IN anticipation of
the possibility Of the Topeka, Eskridge
& Council Grove railroad passing
through that town. An attempt viii
be made to raise a bonus to be do
mated to the company providing that
the road is run through Dover in the
place of around It as ii has been sur
viewed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31

Brownsburg. Ind. July 31.4The
third squadron of the. Second regiment
United States cavalry marching from
Rock Island, I'LL. to Fort Benjamin
Harrison. near indianapolis, lost one
horse which died in camp here. The
squadron was entertained by the cit-
zens and resumed its march today.
Fort Benjamin Harrison will be reach
ed tomorrow, the length Of the en-
tire march being $50 miles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31
ALLEGED DEsERTERs.
Policemen Have an Eye to Increasing
Their Bank Rolls.

Ofcers Miller. Belts and Duncan
captured two alleged army deserters
last evening The pair gave their
kins (not the Topeka Albert Watkins)
and claim to be on leave from Fort
Riley, but have no passes to show.
Deserters, If convicted by the army
tribunal are worth $50 each to the
officer who captures them. The police
are always. glad to meet a stranger
clad in full or part army uniform.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31

L was loser in % year battle with
chronic piles and malignant sores, until
tried Buckien's Arnlca Salve. which turn
ed the tide. by curing both. till not a
trace remains, writes A. II. Bruce of
Farmyille Va Best for old ulcers cuts,
burns and wounds. 25c- Arnold Drug Co.,
81 n. Kansas ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31
Denver. Colorado Springs, Pueblo and
Return $3.50, Santa Re.

Tickets on sale daily, good returning
as late as October 31st. liberal stopover
privilege allowed Fast Coloraoo Flyer
from Topeka 1885 p. m. arrives Colo
RADIO early next morning. Rock ballast
track and Harvey eating houses. T. L
King. c. P & T. A. Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31

a newly discovered region, rich in ST.
yer and other metals, Is conveniently
reached by the Grand Trunk Railway
System
A well prepared booklet descriptive
Of the section will be mailed on applf-
cation to Geo. w Vaux, A. G. P. ii 7.
A.. Grand Trunk Railway System 1s5
Adams st. CHICAGO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31

cepted the resignation Of George A.
Bradley as a first lieutenant in Com
pany G, First regiment, headquarters
at Fort Scott. and commissioned W. c.
Anderson, a first lieutenant, to succeed
Mr. Bradley
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-31
NORTH TOPEKA.

leave items for this column with Kim
ball Printing Co. 912 N Kansas ave-1
c. w Cunningham was in town today
from C<7.a ,7fx-illa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-22

dered condition of the kidneys, that needs quick attention.
 If your work seems hard for you, if you have a lame. weak or aching back. if you seem tired and listless. and seem to he running down without apparent cause. begin at once with Doan's Kidney Pills. the great kidney remedy that has cured so many of your neighbors. It has given thou sands of working men and women strong. sound backs for their daily work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-22
TIMELY TOPICS.

If you want exclusiveness in dress get Mahon to make your suit or over- coat.
 Miller & Peck have fine new se- lection of gloves. All lengths and all prices.
 Miss Nellye Reeds advanced danc- ing class meets Monday and Friday evening.
 Read the Spearo Credit Co.'S ad to- night for good news for men, women and boys.
 Go to the Danbury Hat corp store when you want something good in headwear.
 The Model Market sells 1Oc bread at and DC bread at 4c, at their pure food store.
 The Ziglatzki-Marks Co have just received two big shipments of pyrog- raphy goods.
 Great values in boys clothing at R. R. Harder's. Suits and overcoats from s1.5O up.
 The filling Rubber Go carry all kinds of rubber goods in stock. Rub- Der coats 32 up,
 If you want to see a line of fash ionable costumes for women, see the one at Curran's.
 Every day sees new hats added to the stock at A. F. Cowles's millinery on Center street.
 Dodge Fair Maid shoes are only S2. but he has others. Mems satin S1.50 or Raston S4.
 J. B. Mullings & Son can always be depended on 10 show the best there is in clothing.
 Permanent gloss enamel at Apothe- carries Hall for stove pipes. registers, grates, etc, 10c to s1.
 The Epson. Singleton & Co call att tention to their SIS suits. Cut new est style and hand tailored.
 Reid & Hughes are showing some handsome dress goods. plain and fancy colors. velveteen. etc.
 Some of the best dressed men are wearing wenzers s2 hats. They have a good glove for s1.1s.
 Langley's wndow is displaying a fine line of lace curtains and com forters. priced from SIPS up.
 Rubber coats. boots. shoes. gloves. etc. for men and boys at Leach's rub Der store I.aincoats to order.
 Pheian. the tea man. does not be- lieve in the new spelling. but he gives good premiums with his goods.
 Try Trott's Vienna bread If you want good eating. If you have a fa- vOrite bread they uill furnish it.
 Look over D. J. Grifin's ist of real estate bargains in to-nightis paper. Good chance to invest your money.
 The Woodruff Grocery Co have Deerfoot farm sausage at z5c a pound. Millerton sausage meat sse-
 If your stove erste is not In proper shape. get some of Harding's stove lining at fse, 1se or sec . package-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-22
WATERFOWL JOTTINCs

The football game scheduled for Saturday between the taft team and the Riverside academy team was called of owing to the inclemency of tie weather. No game with the Riv- erview team will be played this year.
 c. s. Hungerford of New York city was in town Sunday.
 The local school teachers who at tended the convention at New Haven on Friday returned home on Satur- day evening. School opened as usual this morning.
 Work on our new public school has not been started as yet. It begins to look as though we would stand an- other winter of crowded school rooms. =
 Preparations are under way for fair to be given by the members of St Johns church during the month of November.
 Charles Brewster will take a posi- tion this week with the White-Sim- mons Grocery Go in Waterbury. MT Brewster will occupy the position of bookkeeper.
 The Center school football team defeated the third team of the Taft school on Friday afternoon, score 10 to o. John Bassett, fullback, made two touchdowns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-22
THE PENALTY OF OvERWORK.

Work has been mans lot since the creation. but a day of toll should not have its penalty of pain. Why is it. then, you ask. that backache so often follows? It is because the modern tendency is 10 overwOrk. to tear down faster than nature can rebuild. An unnatural strain is thrown upon the vital organs. and more especially upon the kidneys. which have the work of Altering the blood free of waste and poison.
 The heavy tax of overvork-the strain upon the back that Is sO com mon to many trades ard occupations. is too great The kidneys begin 10 fail in their work. and there is a double danger to health. The poison ous matter collects in the system. and the kidneys themselves begin to break down
 Pain in the back is only a warning of trouble in the kidneys. An infiani- nation has set in. and a disordered condition of the urine soon becomes 
 Too much or too little urine. with a constant desire to void the secre- tiOns: any noticeable deviation from the normal color. the appearance of a sandy sediment. proves a disor-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-22
wATERvlLLE.

< Regular meeting of Good Will lodge. K.lof F., tonight at 8 o'clock Charles Thero of Trenton, N. J.. was visitor in the 'ville yesterday. Edward Barker af Thomaston spent Sunday with relatives in town, Clark Welton of New Britain was the guest of his parents yesterday on Maple street.
 Daniel Donovan of New Haven spent yesterday with relatives on Main street.
 Miss Sara Barker has returned from visit with relatives in New Haven.
 Mrs Mary Weinig of Colebrook is the guest of Mir and Mrs c. l.. Black man for few days.
 Cornelius Kott has returned from a visit to New Britain.
 Miss Annie Oberman has returned from a two weeks vacation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-22
OAKVlLlE HAPPENINGS

Arrangements for the supper at St Mary .Magdalene's church on next Thursday evening are completed and a large crowd is expected to attend. There will be an entertainment af- ter the supper.
 Some of the mischevious boys for which Oaktille is noted amused themselves Friday evening py push ing a small wooden building which stood along the river just above the Beardsley homestead over into the water, where 1t foated down the stream to the delight of the young sters.
 John McCourt of Millbrook, N. Y., has entered the employ of the Oak vile Co.
 B. A. Cole left yesterday for a weeks hunting trip in the vicinity of his home in Bantam. He was ac- companied by E. D. Place and H. N .. Keisel. Reports say that game in the vicinity of Bantam will be a thing of the past when the trio gets through there.
 A beautiful black spaniel dog awaits an owner at the home of Emil Bissemey on Knob hill.
 Agnes Yale of Newton Heights is recovering from her recent illness.
 Mir and Mrs Michael Dunpny. who moved to Waterbury some time ago, have moved into Babin's house on Main street. recently vacated by the Bassett family.
 Mrs c. E. Huestis is reported on the sick list.
 Harry Finn of Torrington is visit ing with his father on Newton Heights.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-22
THE POLICE COURT.
Disposition of Michael Flynn Will
 Rest With Probation Officer.

A small boy named Michael Flynn was committed to the state school to- day by Judge Burpee in the city court. However, the sentence was subsequently changed and the case was continued. Michael is Is and Probation Ofiicer Nicholas Combel- lack stated that the boy is neglected by his parents and prefers to stay with a Mrs Griffin who lives in the west end. He stays a few days with her and then his moth CT or father. comes and takes him away, and he runs away from them and lives how and where ne can for days. Mrs Flynn stated that the boy has been won over by Mrs Griffin giving him money and that she merely cares for him to do her errands. She would not let him live with Mrs Grifin, she said. The final disposition of the boy will rest with the probation officers report at the end of week.
 There was Lithuanian christen- ing yesterday on Railroad Hill street and Andrew LaAaski went to Mrs Buckwich's house for chairs. He was under the influence of drink and he threw the woman out of a window, jumped on her, cut her hands and kicked her. He was fined $15 and costs and an old sentence was re- vived against him.
 Tony Digrotola and John Jessel live together. After having drink Saturday night they had few words and Digrotola jabbed his knife into Jessel's neck. William Giblousgi, Tony Vithe and Frank Verquis, alias Werkutis, were charged with intox- ication and breach of the peace Sat urday night on Railroad Hill street. It was a case of a general fight over nothing at all so far as was dis closed in court. The first named two were fined $7 and costs and $10 and costs and the other two $7 and costs.
 For intoxication Charles Hanra- haA was fined $10 and costs, John Bray the same, James Smith $7 and costs, Edward Nelson was let go, Belle Ward was given thirty days in jail, and Carrie Allen was given ninety days in Brooksisde. The ad ditional charge of common drunkard was against her. She left Brooksi | only last evening and few houie later was found intoxicated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-22
Newspaper For Bamboo crov.,,

Newspaper For Bamboo Growers.
 La Bamhou is the name of a new French publication devoted entirely to the study, culture and uses of bamboo, says the Chicago Inter Ocean. It Is to be published monthly at Mons, Bel gium. In the east. where the bamboo is native. it Is used for a multiplicity of purposes so varied that the visiting foreigner wonders how the country could eSlst without 1t.