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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19
ARE COMING WEST.
Interstate Commerce Commission VIII
Investigate Kansas Complaints.

washington, Feb. H. Commissioners
Cockrell ard probably Prouty Of the
interstate commerce commission viii
meet in March In Kansas City to in
vestigate The alleged discrimina tiQns BY
railroads carrying Kansas oil to points
outside the state.
Long and Campbell have been several
times recently before official interstate
commerce commission on matters. Con
gresham Campbell presented The CONE
plant of Kansas oil men two weeks 90.
Senator Long accompanied him. Sat
urday evening they again called on tbs
commission and Commissioner COckreH.
former Missouri senator, made known
to them the action the commission had
decided to take. The law passed by
Kansas legislature last winter effective
" prohibits discrimination against Kan
sas oil by railroads in the state but it is
charged the oil going TO outside points
is subject to excessive charges. Hence the
complaint to the commission. "A copy
Of the maximum freight law was filed
with the commission by Campbell and
Long. The commission later viii fix the
exact date when It win hold the hear
ing in Kansas City but It viii probably
be early in March.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19

viii be presented in full ceremonial
form at Masonic hall by the officers
and members of Topeka chapter No. 5,
R. A NJ
Wednesday. 9 a. m.-The fftfeth an
nuaI communication of the NJ. w.
grand lodge of A. F. & A. NJ of Kan
sas will be opened in Representative
hall.
1880 p. m.-The degree of Master
Mason will be conferred in Representa-
tive hall by the custodians of the work
and the assistant lecturers.
Thursday, 9 a. m.-The grand lodge
will resume labor in Representative
hall.
On Thursday evening semicenten-
NAL celebration of the grand lodge will
be held faS the Auditorium, located on
the east side of quincy street between
Seventh and Eight avenues. Formal
announcement Of this occasion will be
furnished the craft at a later date
On Tuesday afternoon, at 4 o'clock,
the Order of High Priesthood will be
conferred; John c. Postlethwaite, vice
president, in charge. All companions
who have been elected and installed
high priests are eligible to receive this
order
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19
He PLAYED Is HOURS.
J. NJ. Waterbury Didn't Lower HIS
Record for Piano Playing.

]. NJ. Waterbury. who claims to be
the champion long distance piano
player Of the United States, failed to
lower his record of twenty-seven and
one-haIf hours continuous playing at
the rink He began playing at 8
o'clock Saturday evening and played
until 1915 Sunday evening, making a
continuous performance of &c hours
and Is minutes. It was his intention
to try and break his record in this
city but there were a number of things
which conspired against him and made
it impossible. Among other things
the piano was a new one and the ac-
ton unusually hard, the first meal
that he attempted to eat made him III,
and the skaters who were on the floor
continually annoyed the player by
their nonsensical questions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19
UNKNOWN MAN KILLED.
Was Neatly Dressed and Had Gold
Watch and $3.50 on Body.

Fredonia, Feb. 19.-An unidentified
man was killed Friday evening at the
smelter, north of Altoona.
He walked through town and tried
to purchase a revolver. but could find
none that was of large enough caliber.
He went on to the cement plant and
was seen there just before the acct
dent. At $40 o'clock he was seen
living on a railroad track where a
switch had just been made.
He was a neatly dressed man about
thirty years of age; he was six feet,
three inches tall and weighed about
two hundred pounds, had dark brown
eyes. black hair and was smooth
shaved He wore a brown check
business suit, a dark blue shirt, brown
necktie and brown felt hat. He had
a good gold watch in his pocket which
was ruined and $260-35 in money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19
PECK OUT OF IT.
Announces That He Won't Be Candi-
date for Congress.

Senator Charles n. Peck of Con-
cordia today announces that he will
not be a candidate for congress against
W. A. Calderhead in the Fifth district.
He gives as his reason for this an
nOuncement that he is already hon
Ored with the position of state senator,
and feels that he will be satisfied to
serve out the remaining two years Of
this term.
This leaves the field to John E.
Hessin of Manhattan, though 1t is ex-
pected that Senator J. E. Brewer Of
Abilene viii shortly get into the race
It is believed that Hessin and Brewer
Will be able to make a combination
against Calderhead, If a combination
proves to be important
Senator Peck had never made for
nal announcement of his candidacy
but it has been taken for granted that
he would, at the proper time, get into
the fight. His announcement, there
fore. can not be taken as a withdrawal
from the race, but is merely a declara-
ton that he VIII not further consider
the advisability of becoming a candi-
date. Mr.. Peck makes his announce
ment in the Concordfa Blade, and the
Blade says;
Senator Peck Of this city author
ICES this paper to say to the people Of
the Fifth congressional district that he
will not become a candidate for con-
BreSS at this time he says mat ne IS
duly appreciative of the efforts of his
friends to induce him to get into the
race He feels that the newspapers OF
the district have treated him with the
utmost consideration and to all Of
them he feels gratif7ed indeed
lie gives as his reason for declin-
ing to become a candidate that he has
already been honored by the people OF
his senatorial district in sending him
to represent them in the state senate
and that he has two years to serve yet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19
For a Season Of Ribbons

Dresdens hold first place among the new ribbons
These wider elaborate than before.
Beautiful colorngs brought out in host of
designs warp printed Persian and floral effects.
These themselves to the elaboration of
gowns and millinery.
Spring ribbon season Is here with more beautiful
ribbons than beforehe long hshta sashes short
bows grdles. collars full four-in hand stocks,
Large and small checks. navy blue, brown, plaids
Roman stripes. fancy floral designs, polka dots These
only few of the many patterns in Spring
showing-both wide and narrow. Checks and pIaids
especially good for hair ribbons
Large assortments of those heavy ribbons,
fancy and plain. for the latest neckwear. Belts to
match Also plain grosgrain.
Extra wide. heavy tafeta butterfly bows for the
hair-back, white, cream, colors. Y inches 35c
yard.
Special grade a-silk taffetas soft finish, widths
and colors; especially good for binding plating
No. 3, dc yard. No. 8, Sc yard. No. %. 15c yard
No. 5, SC yard. No. r. Zoe yard. No. 10. tic yard
No. 7, SC yard. No. It, 12c yard. No. so, csc yard
Heavy taneta cord edge, AZ inch floral design
assorted patterns suitable sashes. value
Our line of black ribbons is complete Messelne
4 to 10 inches wide, extra wide taffetas
Z in Csc yard. Y in. 19c yard = in lie yard
assortment of semi-fancy figured pillow ribbons
X yards to piece. soc each
Fancy ribbon-pinI blue white red yellow
black full assortment of widths-also
ribbons, best quality.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19

Roy Loman is in Topeka today with
his wife. from Phoenix. Ariz, Loman
is known to Topeka fans, as he was
the catcher of the famous champion
Atchison ball team Of 1898. He after
ward played in the western league.
He is now on his way to Beaumont
where he viii catch next season in the
Texas league. He is one of the best
ball players Kansas has produced.
and made a record with the "big mit'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19

in this honorable body, and in view of
this fact he feels that it is not proper
for him to become a candidate for
congress at this time.
This decision on the part of Sena-
tor Peck will be a disappointment to
his friends but his mind is made up
and this settles it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19
Brigadier General Ketner Dead.

junction City. Kas-, Feb. to
Brigadier General James Ketner Gre
tired) died at his home here today of
la grippe, aged IS years. He fought
through the civil war with distinction.
When the war broke out Ketner was
practicing law at Leavenworth. He
was prominent in Kansas Democratic
politics for years and once was offered
the nomination for governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19
Mccall Pattern No. 1894 (An Seams Allowed

Cut IN 4 sizes, -, a, Is and 16 years.
No. ss94-Nssses Jacket (having Two STYLES of
Sleeves and with without Collar Facings CUFFS
ana with vest IN Two Lengths) Requires for medium
size, if made represented, yards
wide z yards 81 inches wide, 4 yards inches
vide ~ yards 81 inches wide. Lining required,
z yards inches wide, yards 36 inches wide.
Material represented for vest yard; velvet yard;
3 buttons. Price. cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19
Arrested for -Thcft 81 Watch.

Robert Chesney, colored, was
arrested on Saturday night for the
theft of a SIS watch from James
Porter. The purlOining occurred en-
January /. at which time Chesney is
accused OF. having broken into Porter's
room at 722 Jefferson street. Al war
rant for burglary was this morning
issued against Chesney at the county
attorneys office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19
LoceS
Style Notes Gathered at the Lace Counter

The growing vogue of short-sleeved waists is de-
xeloping need for separate fore-seeves Mitanio
cuffs, that be attached to the short sleeve upon
occasion 4rer
Tucked net, tucked mouselne SOLE Iace-and-
embroidery alovers being used for the purpose.
we are selling a good deal of 45-inch white and
net for evening dresses waists all-
overs with Venice medallions mostly in small designs
at 81 to 81 sleeves. yokes,
waists, blonde point at 35c to
Soc a yard, really taking the lead
It's noticeable that many white cream net
waists being made pink light slips, and
sheer lingerie waists being colored slips.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19
NeW cav NIixed SufIfnas

People who believe that all colors expressions Of
emotion of thought declared that red
fashion last year because It OF
bloodshed. The same people saying now. that
viii be the color of the Spring because the dove Of
is brOodng the land. However that may be- it is
certainly true that gray suitngs coming in and
women are evincing the greatest interest in them.
Fashions Special FavOEite CoIored Dress Goods
is the New Twilight Gray This soft color is being in
trOduced in Spring displays all its varying shades
and effects, in both the American imported fabrics
India wills diagonals shepherd and overchecks and
other fancy weaves. The beauty of these goods
not be fully appreciated unless they in the
pieces. They only the most practical but I'M
doubtedIy the most fashionable and becoming fabrics
that have been shown in years.
Prices from 81 to $3.50 q yard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19
Curtains
Materials for Making and Trimming hem

Decorators who Curtains that are different
from regular stock patterns have making them up
There's reason why housewives shouldn't do the
same; the materials here.
Nets in small designs: especially suitable for
dning-roonl livngroom and library curtains; is we'll
adapted for the purpose Border side and the
Of the Curtain with of the neat edgngs have to
match, and you've curtain that's tasteful mex
pensive They in white and beige, 81 inches wide
soc yard.
Mission Nets used in somewhat the way
though often without the edging-simply 3-nch
hem at the foot The cooring is white soc yard.
Plain with Cluny insertion and edges, and
plain point d. esprit Antique lace,
elaborate Curtains They're good to use where
the curtain only to the window sill. a
good variety of designs of insertions white
and Arab
New Madras for Curtains.
New Swiss MuSlinS for Curtains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19
Mccall Pattern No. 1886 (Am Seams AIlOwed)

Cut In 6 sizes, 80, 81, &c. 50, 40 and q Inches
bust measure.
No. 92S6-Ladies Empire Gin three-quarter or
shorter length, and having styles collars and
ed-Bishop Scanned Coat Sleeve with or
without Cuffs). Requires for size. 8 Il yards
material p inches wide, 36 inches
yards A inches wide. g yards 81 inches wide.
Velvet represented, yard; braid, yards.
Price, ) cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19
TOn LIT no cLANNIFY.

~~~~~-~-~~-~-~~-~--~~~--
Beauty's charm a satin skin secured using
Satin skin cream and Satin skin powder.
GAS httling for heating and lighting done
promptly. work guaranteed. Call up the
Topeka foundry. J. W. Huffines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

A young child of John Taylor, who
lives on the East Sixth avenue road near
Tecumseh, died yesterday Of scarlet fe-
yer. The funeral was held from the
family home at II O'Clock today. This
is the second child il this family which
has died within the last month Of the
same disease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19
Don't You 7hiias

These prices will make business lively
at Sixth and Jackson streets? We do
or this 'ad." would not be printed.
u lbs best Cane Granulated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19
FRASER BROS.'
c. 0. D. STORE

S0uInsasI cor. 9th and Jackson SITS.
both Phones GEO.
1he Store That Undersells TEsarn AN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19
MeCam pattern No. SEQ (An Scans Allowed

86, 80 and 40 inches
ASSURE.
Costume Consisting of a
|, Short-Round or Instep
with Two Styles of Closing
r Gathered at the Top and
Requires for medium size,
yards material p inches
3 Il yards a inches wide,
Lining required for jacket,
21z yards So inches wide:
"a small buttons; 8 large
Price, is cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19

The 11-year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard Danielson of 223 Buchanan
street, died this morning at Stormont
hospital of pneumonia. The funeral will
be held Tuesday afternoon at o'clock
from the Swedish Lutheran church.
Word has been received in Topeka of
the death of Mrs. Sarah Williamson at
Longmont, Col, of consumption. Mrs.
williamson had one sister Mrs. Eliza
beth Finch, in this cityR and Mrs. John
Manly and Miss Minnie Foster, who are
now living in Hoyt- The funeral viii be
held at Longmont, Col
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-19

Cut In , sizes, y, q,
bust me
No. 8940-Ladies' Jacket
Seven Gored Skirt in Round
Lengths, and an Elton Jacket
with the Sleeves Plated Oh
with or without the Cuffs.
If made as represented, II 4
wide, Z yards So inches wide,
or 3 q yards 81 inches wide.
~ yards % inches wide, or
braid represented, 1 u yards
fancy buttons; 4 ornaments.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-08-03
Consider the Corn Fodder.

We know just how difficult it is to
get the average farmer to harvest his
corn. 1t is hard work any way you
take it. 1t is likewise expensive. 1t
costs money to own or hire a corn
binder. There will not be enough OF
them this, year to 60 around.) 1t is
hard work to go into the corn field
with the knife and put the corn in
the shock; and it is awfully hard
work to get it out of the shock and
feed it to the cattle when snow has
fallen and melted and frozen the
stubs fast to the ground. 1t is not
easy work to shred it, and besides 1t
is expensive, and a trite dangerous
for the feeder unless done on an i'm
proved machine.
Notwithstanding all these difficult
ties this year we urge almost every
farmer to consider the corn fodder
and ask himself whether it will not
pay him to get a harvester and shred,
or feed likewise, a considerable por-
tion of it at least.
The following is a statement OF
present conditions: In the corn sur
plus states we have had no less than
80 per cent of the average rainfall for
the growing Seaso so far. The hay
crop is short: just how short no one
at present knows. The Hay Assocla-
ton, representing all parts OF the
country, at their recent convention,
estimated the hay crop at Is per cent.
Over the corn surplus states it is
doubtful if it is over 60 per cent.
Minnesota and the Dakotas and the
alfalfa regions fare better. The state
of Maine is the only n of the older
states that has a full hay crop.
There is a remarkable shortage in
clover, due not so much to the dry
weather as to the fact that over a
great deal of the country we had a
warm February and a cold March,
which destroyed a large per cent of
the stand over the corn surplus states.
1t is a very rare thing to find q clover
meadow that will go two tons to the
acre, and most of them will not yield
one.
| The same causes that lead to a
shortage of the hay crop have led to
a shortage in the oats crop. 1t is
short in the strawaimost everywhere,
and only moderately we'll headed.
Both hay and oats straw, however,
will be of very superior quality this
year, and on it's own merits the hay
will command a relatively high price
even if there was a full crop. With a
short crop of both hay and oats, tim
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-08-03
othy hay will meet with a brisk de-

othy hay will meet with a brisk de-
mand and bring a high price. =
This shortage can be made good in
but one way, and that is by the sub
stitution of corn fodder. We expect
this year to hear of bailed corn fodder
selling at a good price in all the lead
ing markets. There is no eaSon why
it should not. 1t has never been APP
preciated at it's full value, and per-
haps the shortage of hay this year
will in the end lead to a better system
of farming by utilizing the whole in
for two-fifths of the feeding value of
the corn crop is in the stalk and but
three tifths in the ear.
With these generally known and
admitted facts staring us in the face,
it is we'll worth while to consider
whether it is not a good year to sell
the timothy hay and replace it with
corn fodder for use on the farm. For
all kinds of farm stock it is better
than timothy hay anyhow. There is
more waste to it: but there is more
Of it on the acre, and it is safe to say
that there is at least the feeding
value of a ton Of timothy hay on every
acre of corn that will average forty
bushels this year. 1t can therefore
be sold at a profit; just how much 1t
is not worth while to figure, for con-
ditions vary with different farms and
localities.
1t is worth while, however, for the
farmer to figure a S to what it will
cost him to fill up his barns with
shredded fodder; and if he should
have a surplus over and above the re-
qulrements of his stock, what it will
cost him to put it on the market, and
to sell his timothy hay. The facts
are not difficult to obtain. Every
farmer knows approximately how
much it will cost him for Irvine, how
much for the harvesting and how
much for shredding.
We do not usually advocate selling
any kind of forage off the farm: but
remember that. WI are farming to
make money, and when we can sell
timothy hay at a good price and sub
stitute other forage Of equal feeding
value, it is wise to at least consider it,
and we believe it will be a wise thing
to do this year.-Wallaces' Farmer.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-08-03
Local

Mrs. Dunlap was V from Inwood
Monday.
Harry Kehm was down from Har-
risburg Monday.
Harry Milliman was down from
Sioux Falls Monday.
James Norton of Worthing was in
town on business Monday.
Major William Winter went to
Kimball Tuesday on business.
Misses Rena and Anna Knudson
went down to Sioux City Monday on
a visit.
Mrs. J. Zehnder and children left
Monday for Garden City, to visit her
husband.
Mrs. j. F. Cooley was a Canton
visitor Monday on her return home
to Mitchell.
Emil Rise of Sioux City who has
been a guest of his cousin, Mrs. I. M.
Helmey, returned home Monday. =
w. A. Wagner arrived S%unday..from
Garden City, Mimi, to visit at the
home of r. P. Eastcott and family.
Mankato Commercial College, Man
kato, Mimi, gives a thorough course
in telegraphy. Positions for gradu-
ates.
Rev. J. B. Dibble of Parker, came
down to visit his parents Monday be-
tween trains before going to Mime
sofa.
Mrs. Ole Sigrud Vas given a very
pleasant surprise by relatives last
week, which terminated in a picnic,
with ice cream and cake. Mrs. Sig
rud was the recipient of several hand
some presents from the surprisers.
The Puckett-Pidcoe company
have a grand special harvest an
nouncement in this issue of the Lead
er which occupies one entire page.
1t is to be a grand harvest bargain
sale and those who desire big returns
for their money should not miss it.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-08-03

Robert Bradshaw of Worthing was
in Canton Tuesday on business and
favored this office with a visit.
Judge Aikens was in Canton Mon
day, calling on old friends and look
ing as happy and contented as any
American King.
A. Fahlenkamp and wife and child
ren returned Monday from their out
ing at the Lakes. Mr.. Fahlenkamp
reports fishing very fine.
Erik Scion and Nels Larson were
discussing a trip to Minneapolis Tues
day while in the city. These worthy
old pioneers are entitled to the best
going.
Ray Clark of Parker, came over to
see the ball game Monday and visit
his friend Dick Hoefinger of the
Leader force. He returned home
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. John Sogn, Mrs. Even Hanson
and Mrs. A. B. Carlson entertained
a large number Of lady friends to a
lawn party Tuesday afternoon at the
elegant home of Mrs. Hanson.
r. P. Eastcott received a telegram
Tuesday that his brother Thomas
was dead, and he departed for Free
burg, Mimi, at once. His brother
had been ailing for some time and
the end came Tuesday forenoon.
Clyde Keller of Viborg, Mrs. Har-
lan's grandson, is proving to be a
worthy young a He was unable
to attend college after his father died
so he decided to study pharmacy
while he worked. In due time he
took his examination and passed with
a fine record. He continued to work
and save money until he had almost
enough to build a home and with
that debt cleared up, he aspired to
own a drug store, and in the success
that follows earnest, honorable effort,
the young man at 26 purchased the
Odell drug store at Viborg, and is
now standing on a foundation that
means future success worthy of
Clyde's highest ambition.