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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-19
nOuRIEE RENEFIT

The new dominion act gives domestics
one day Of rest during each week. This
to many of their employers.-Toronto
Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-19

Coburn was wise. He did not have
to take a plunge into the madding
crowd 10 appreciate being back on the
old farm, Kansas. He set a fine ex-
ample for those farmer boys who think
they can do better in the big city
IinGsborg Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-19

Dr.. Osler now advises people to "shun
soup" The soup Is certainly good
thing to keep out Of.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-19

Hutchinson is said to be taxing the
saloons of that city SOB per month.
Now the city gets IS but we wonder
where the 500 goes.-Belleville Free
man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-19
Lso OTHER GRAFTERs.

President Roosevelt may have noted
that prospective jail sentence is much
more likely to keep a guilty rebater
awake nights than a prospective fine
Chicago News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-19
uNIMPORTANT IF TRUE

ssPerry Heath has been discovered
in Chicago; but what value attaches
to the discovery is hard to conceive
Richmond NeWs-L1eadeE
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COREAdYKIN.

Premier Goremykin, It is said. walks
for exercise. There is q possibility
that he may have to run for safety
Nashville Banner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-19
A KINDLY ENGLISH CRITIC.

AS to the general conditions Of the
meat industry, they are too like those
that exist in other departments Of
American industrial life-probably the
worst in the world.-London Saturday
Review.
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WON,r W0RK

Ex-senator Burton now sets up the
plea that he is a poor man. If he thinks
by making such a claim to keep out Of
jail he is about the most badly fooled
man in this country.-Chicago Record
Herald.
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DEPEND UPON HER.

II things seem to Be gong wrong We
should cheer I'D. for the sweet girl
graduate will soon have the remedies
inquired out.-New York World.
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FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PEtksSs

The state Journal IS q member o. InS
Associated Press and receives the III -
telegraph report Of that great news % si fIitS
cation IN Topeka 80.
The news is received in The stare S ouI-
nal building over wires for this sole puE-
mao
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-19

Chapleigh- associata win
those-aw-howid baseball play-ahs, doneh-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-19

George III was wondering how the ap-
pie got into the dumping
That's easy, replied the court but
how do you suppose the 20 got tackled onto
the TII2'
Whereas the unfortunate monarch was
only more mystified.-NeW York Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-19

Well, old man. so you've been away to
the summer resort Did the change do you
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-19

You'd better ask the hotel-keeper, bell
boys and walters; they're the ones who
have it.''-Macon Telegraph.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-19

Miss Caustique-I suppose not. Tiers
are some things that even baseball rsfav-
ers won't stand for.-Chicago Daily News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-19

Hicks-There isn't a man in town who
can keep the conversational ball rolling
like our friend Grayrake.
Wicks-Nonsensei He never saws any
thing worth listening to-
Hicks-No; but he does a lot of things
worth talking about.-Chicago Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-19

She wrote: circumstances over which
/ have no control compel me to reject your
offer of marriage Yours" etc
He wired; What circumstances? Re
ply prepaid"
She wired: Yours. ColIect."-Cleveland
Leader.
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Mamma (returning from church)-Vvhy
Willie, take your wheel into the back
yard. You must not stay in the front yard
on Sunday.
While OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. mamma ism t
II sunday IN the back yard, too7-LippIn-
colts Magazine.
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Why" asked the judge. did you delib-
erately get in the way of this mans au-
Because, muttered the wrinkIed crone.
II wanted to be described as being young
anad pretty once more before DEATH
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-19

The man with the hoe had Just finishe
planting his sweet peas. There he said
shoes and ruined a $40 pair OF trousers
but If we have good luck well get a bou
quet for which the florist would hav
ord Herald
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
The New Boat,

The steamer City of Augusta was
met ut the wharf Saturday by a large
crowd If people and farther down
along the water front and in every
available store window were the people
gathered to view and welcome the
queen Of the upriver feet. The salutes
commenced far down the river and
We're continued until after leaving the
wharf. The chime whistle is stronger
and more agreeable to the ear than is
often the case.
The boat arrived here on the return
trip for Bath shortly after o'clock,
and for three-Quarters of an hour
thereafter passed through an expert
enCe as unexpected as it was unweI-
cone. The current at this season bears
strongly against the wharf and Capt
Lewis endeavCrs to bring the nose of
his boat into proper position before
casting loose We're entirely futile as
practiced successfully on hundreds OF
other occasions with the Collins. The
movements from enc side OF the river
to the other made no little excite
ment for the onlookcra as We'll as those
on board the refractory craft ana il
was not until it reached the broad
sound below Wingate's that the turn
ing problem could be solved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
Gardiner Hiah s.: Winthrop Hiqh 2.

Gardiner High opened the baseball sea
son Saturday by defeating Winthrop High
on Quimby field.
Much interest was shown in this game
because tn" local fans were anxious to
see what kind of n team the High school
boys would turn out. The game far eX
c"cd2d the expectations Of the admirers
Of the High school boys Winthrop, al
though small boys. had fast team and
played bail all the time.
The local boys made only one error and
pounded out nine hits for a total of II
bases. In the fourth they got busy and
scored four runs. Co-bn singled and stole
second. +. Clason walked, Hartman sin
GIci. Cobb doubled, Lovely singled and
Berry singled.
The boys showed at times that they
needed coaching before they meet Cony
next Wednesday, but if they put up the
game they did Saturday there is no kick
due.
Locke pitched a fine game for four in
nings. allowing but one hit and issuing
n free transfers.
The features OF the game We're a throw
home from deep center by Perry. catch
ing a man at the plate. and the all-rouuI
work of Zane. For Winthrop High Cor
don played good ball
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
MoURNED FOR DAUGHTER.
Aged Father Of Mabel Page Dies d,
His Home in Weston, Mass.

Boston. April 22.-"Killed by the
murder of his daughter" was the COM
ment of Weston people regarding the
death yesterday of Edward Page, ia
thcr Of Mabel Page, for whose alleged
Staying Charles L. Tucker has been
sentenced to die N the electric chair.
Heart disease" is the way the ply
sician's certificate reads, but those
who look beyond place the actual cause
In the shock from his daughters awful
end. and in the anonymous letters
which came to his residence, threaten
ing and commanding him to "tell all.
that Tucker may be freed"
For weeks Mr.. Page had been con-
fined to his bed. and to the last his
thoughts were for his murdered girl.
mabel, my poor, poor GIRL" the
aged man was heard to murmur but
a few hours before he expired.
Indignant friends of Mr.. Page long
endeavored to learn the identity OF
those who have harrassed him. For
several years an invalid, the old gentle
man passed into rapid decline with
the grave insinuations cast upon him.
One who was most anxious to have
the anonymous letter writer's brought
to justice was James H. Vahey, senior
counsel for Tucker.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
In Police Circles.

Marshal Andrews was called to South
Gardiner Saturday morning to Investigates
break made the previous night in
Brisk's store Entrance was made 10 the
store by removing a pane Of glass from a
window. The cash drawer, which con
tanned no money, was torn from its place
1t seems that the break was made for the
sole purpose of stealing money, for NJ
merchandise was taken. There have been
several similar breaks lately at South
Gardiner and it is supposed that some
body living in that locality made them.
Although there We're more people on
Water street between the hours Of II and
SATURDAY night than there often is in
the daytime, no disturbances took place
ana not an arrest was made. The police
record for last week shows but one ar.
rest. This was for intox!cat.on
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
SPARKS FROM MARIE WIRES.

Tn" machine shop OF Hopkins & Hunt
at brunswick, 4. ::tel opposite the
Androscoggin pulp Will, which was re
Gently burned. was badly damaged by
fire at late hour Saturday night
Owing to the density of the smoke the
lire was hard to overcome. The dam
age could not be estimated but is COW
cred by insurance.
Caleg y. Lang. u retail grocer, and a
veteran of the Civil War, died early at
Saturday at his home, 237 High street,
Lewiston. of Paralysis. He was born
in PoWnal in 1874, and had been a
resident of Portland since 1861. He
served in tn" LIST Maine Cavalry, enlist
ing in 1864, and participated in every
battle in which his regiment was en-
gagged The last year of the war A wild
oW and two daughters Mrs Converse
L. Leach and Miss lara b. Lang.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
TWENTY-FIVE DEAD.
Terrific Dust Explosion Sunday In
Mine in Colorado.

Trinidad. Col. April Pas the re-
suit of dust explosion in the mine of
the Colorado Fuel and Iron Co.. 40
miles west of Trinidad today, % miners
are known to be dead and one missing.
There were 40 ment in the mine at
the time of the explosion. Seventeen
minrs who were working 3700 feet from
the entrance. escaped uninjured
through another opening.
The explosion occurred In Rooms 3
and near the main entrance and was
the, result of windy shot which ignit-
cd the dust
An order for % coffins has been re-
ceived by local undertaken here, in
dtcating that many bodies have been
taken out during the afternoon. The
mine was not badly damaged and work
can be resumed in a couple Of days.
The mine gave employment to $50
men. Miners from adjacent camps are
assisting the rescuers. g..
Gen. Supt. Robert O'Nell left here ct
noon and is personally directing the
rescue work. Among the dead Is James
e. Reed. fire boss. Most of the others
are Italians and Japanese.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
Enjoyable Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Wedge enter
tanned friends at their home on Win
thr"p street Friday evening. the occa-
sion being The 18th anniversary "f their
wedding. The affair was = cnmpl"'"-
surprise to Mr.. Wedge, the party to tn"
number of 20 arriving early in the even
ing with all the requisites for enter
tainIcnt ana melry-making. The pro-
gram included some choice musical Sc
lcctions by Fred d. Bates. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wedge We're presented with elegant sill
Yer spoons in remembrance Of the hap
py event. Refreshments We're served.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
Death of Edward PAGE.

TITS. Sarah f. Page Of this city re
ceiVed the sad intelligence Saturday
OF thc death Of her brother Edward
Page at Weston Saturday morning.
and departed yesterday for that place,
to attend the funeral which will uc-
cur today. Edward Page was a native
Vi falloWell, his father being one of
'h' contractors and builders in the
Younger Gays Of the city. He removed
from ialloWe!l some Years ago and
vas AT one time in business in Boston.
lie frequently visited HaIloWell ana is
Wotl remembered here by the older res
ldents, The bcrcavea ones have the
sincere sympathy IF friends ia their
bereavement
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
"Safe and Well"

A dispatch received by Charles H.
Clary from his daughter Mrs. Percy
\. X. Dow. who. with her husband.
two children and Mr.. Dow's parents.
resided in san Francisco at the time
of the earthquake of Wednesday. tells
of their safe conditions. The telegram
is thought To have been one of the first
of private nature to come through
and was brief. reading: safe and well:
house burned; clothing saved" They
resided on Larkin street, between Clay
ana Sacramento and for blocks beyond
this ruint all property is supposed to
have been destroyed. As the dispatch
was dated Friday ut Oakland it is
thought by Mr.. Clary that they sue
ceedcd in ileeing from the threatened
zone. probably on Thursday, taking
clothing and personal effects with them
and crossing TO Oakland without mis-
hap.
Mr.. Dow is known to have many per-
sonaf friends there SO that it seems
entirely probable that they are thus
provided with a temporary home and
are not included among the sufferers.
This news of course removes the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

had control of the House of Represent
ativeS for twelve years ard it is not
going to be easy to Wrest that control
from them now in the midst Of n sue
cesSful Republican administration.
The old campaigners always realize
that there is no telling when the Dopu-
lar mind will change about government
policies, but the wisest of them see no
signs Of alarm yet on the horizon.
Hon. and Mrs George d. Bisbee. of
Rumford Falls, Me, have been visiting
in Washington this week. Mr.. Bisbee,
a member Of the Governors council
and an old timer in Maine politics, has
been calling on the members of the
Maine delegation at the Capitol.
Hon. and Mrs. A. p. Cram of Mount
Vernon are in Washington on visit
to their son Charley NJ. Cram of the
Census Office.
Mr.. James Harmon of SkOwhegan IS
also here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
General Martin 7. Mcmahon.

Information was received at this
Branch Sunday afternoon. of the death
Of General Martin r. Mcmahon. Pres
ident Board Of Manag gers National
Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
which occurred in New York City on
the 2lSt instant. after a short Illness
Tn" news of General McMah0n'S death
has cast Il gloom over the entire Camp
lie W2S Il man of fine talent, Sunrriur
executive qualities. and was POSSESSED Of
great personal magnetism. Everyone
looked forward with pleasant antic!ln-
tion Of his annual visit to this Branch
"s Il" Was' always Kind ana considyrat.
in lis treatment to All with whom na
cam" in contact.
Gen, raj McMIhon was born III
hanrairi', Cana,ia, March II. 1858. His
parents moved to New York CIV
when he was Il child. ana hc was grad
uatod from st. Johns College. Ford
ham. y. Y, in 1850. He WAS the special
agent of the Postoflice Department for
the Pacific coast. ard Special Indian
Agent for a short time
At the opening of the Civil War, in
1861, he entered the Federal army as
a volunteer, and was transferred to the
regular army and made aide-de-ramn
on the staff Of General George f. Nc
Clcllar, with the rank Of CAPTAIN. IN
1862 he became Adjutant-GeneraI ana
Chief Of Staff in the 9th Army Corps
and served i'll that capacity under
General w. T.. Franklin, General John
ScdgAlck and General H. &. Wright
participating actively ana gallantIy IL
all of the operations Of the Army of
the Potomac up To the surrender Of
General Robert f. Lee He served af-
forwards as Assistant Adjutant Gencr-
al of the Department of the
East. He was brevetcd Rrigadiar
General and Major General Of
Volunteers on March Is. 1850. and
in 1866 he resigned from the army.
In 1866 and 1867 he was corporation
attorney for the city of New York. ana
in 1868 and 1869. the L. s. Minister ia
Paraguay. Returning to the Unite,
states ne again practiccd law. In 1872
he was appointed Receiver Of Taxes f,r
New York City ana held the positiop
for Is years In lSS5 he waS arpoirtnd
by President Cleveland, Jr :. Marshal
for the Southern District Or New YnrI,
and served until General Harrison H.
came President in 1880. He was !
member Of the New York Assembly IL
1891. and Of the Senate in 1892 ana 1Sa3
and chairman of important committees,
In lHS6-lSSI. he was president of the
society of the Army of the Potomac.
General McMahon was appointed n
member of the Board Of Managers
April II. 1850 and on July s. 1850 was
mace its secretary. He was eIacta5
president Of the board about s.,van
years ago. At the time Of his death
=" was judge of the court Of general
sessions in New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
King Pepper"

A rehearsal Of the Jockeys ana maids Of
king PEPPER" will be held 1T 7$n sharp
this evening with the kings guard ana a
fun rehearsal Of the entire cast at 30
sharp tomorrow evening at the Universal
ist vestry. The Bowdoin men VIII come
on the 707 train and the Augusta people
on the rs car The members of the first
cast VIII come from diffcrelt parts of tho
State and many now faces. including Miss
E'inL Guodcn, will be seen in the cast
1t may be truthfully said that this Will
be the most costly amateur production
eyer given in K-nns bcc county. a dance.
will be given tn members ana thc.r
friends after the pruductiOn
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

highest ranking seniors OF the High
school Saturday as follows:
Marion Swift, valedictory; Emma Mel
son, salutatory; Frank Smith. motto; Ev-
erett MaXcy, Grafton; Myra Black, histo-
ry; Gladys Berry, roll call; Jennie Nelson.
prophecy; Ralph Cannon. essay: Roland
Watt. defamation; Roy Jones, dcclama-
ton.
The following appointments have been
made by the class:
Harold Ballard, odist: Fred Hamlin
toastmaster; Ray Hamlin. presentation.
The graduates this year viii wear the
oxford cap and gown. The graduation
Will he held Thursday evening. June H.
at Johnson Opera house. Some of the
exercises will be held Tuesday evening.
June u, at the reception to he given by
Principal and Mrs. W. l.. Powers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

When the new steamer City Of Augusta
arrived here Saturday morning at about
a.4l o'clock she was greeted Dy large
gathering on the dock, ana after she had
landed many Of the crowd went aboard IN
u tour OF inspection. While everybody
agreed that the now craft is not exactly
D., .iutiful although the river has known
boats less pleasing to the eye, it must
be- said that she is we'll cited - do the
work for which she was built. When her
whistle sounded for the draw of tho
'hrid.r" to open, another crowd rushed to
the bridge and waved and shouted greet
in"s to capt. Lewis. For - years capt.
Lewis was in command oi tn" Della cot
Tins.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Many motor boat owners tok their
first trip of the season yesterday on the
river. The need of warm wraps was
felt ,corr or loss keenly, yet cruising
aLrut was enjoyed almost as much as
if - in summer There We're also sever
al parties out in automobiles. one ma
chino came to grief not far from the
city ana remained stationary until two
or three hours work had been spent
On it,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
Wants $4,000 DAMAGES.

Portland, Me-, April 22.--Fred 8.
Graffam. farmer AZ years old. has
sued Timothy r. Brown, also a farmer.
for the alleged alienation Of the affec.
tions of his wife, and fixes damage at
$4,000. The parties are all from BAld-
win. The hearing began today before
Judge Strout and will be resumes
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
For Sick Kidneys,
Rheumatism, the
Bladder and the Blood.

Have you ever tried the simple and
unfailing test of setting aside your urine
in bottle or vessel for twenty-four hours?
If not, do so at once, and after twenty
four hours if you find any deposit, sedi-
ment, stringy or mucous matter it means
kidney trouble.
Sold by all dealers price 25 and 80
cents, or mailed upon receipt of price,
Write for our medical treatise on the
above diseases mailed you free post paid
with sample package of our pills. Adj
dress W. F. Smith Co, Broad St, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
GARDINER.

The repairing Of the Gardiner Randolph
bridge has been completed. The work
this year was not so extensive as usual,
ana consisted of replacing an occasional
timber. Next spring, if present plans are
carried out, there will be a new draw.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
Rev. E. r. Noble, Riddeford, Resigns.

Rddcfurd, Me-. April 22--Rcv. Ed
win r. Noble, pastor Of the Second
congregational church III this city, un-
rXpec;cdly announced his resignation
from th" pasto.ltr today to take effect
Sept. 50. NJ; Noble was o.merly a
t.;iSt"r At t:icckton. Mass
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
JAMES HENRY RUSSELL.
Native of Vassai,coro, Member of 1st
Me. Cav. and Snow PIow inventor.

st. John. n. H.. April 22.-Jam"s Henry
Russell, inventor Of the railway snow
pillow which bears his name, died here
Saturday aged 81. lie WIS 4 native Of
Nassalboro. Me. served at lieutenant with
the 1st Maine Cavalry. II" has lived in
st John since 1871. The remains will be
taken to Hpulton, Ne for burial
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
SMITHS
BuChu Lithia
PILLS
The Kidney Cure.

They act at once, relieving by removing
the cause. and will cure any durable case.
They positively contain no opiates, mar
cotics or injurious drugs, and, being in
pill form, contain no alcohol. Alcohol,
which is present in all liquid remedies
where it has to be used to prevent fer
mentation, is a deadly poison to sick
kidneys or bladder. Try them to-day
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Lord WudchouSc, who has been elected
for Mid-N"rfolk, is the Youngest mcmbpr
returned t. III" new British Parliament.
having c"rnplctrd his twcutv-sccond year
inSt November. lie Is tho Youngest son
Of the present Lord Kimberley.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
DR.. MILES HEART CURE

viii give Your heart strength and vitality
To ovcrc1m" Dizziness. Palpitation. Short
Breath. Faint Spells. Pains in Heart end
Side, and all other Heart aches and diff
cultics.
My heart would ache and palpitatc
terribly, and at times could hardly
breathe. nr Miles Heart CWfe has re-
stored me to perfect health, ard | am
very grateful. ~
MISS EMMA j. BARTON.
No. I Sill St. Watertown, N. Y.
The first bottle will benefit. if not, the
druggist will return your money.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
WINTHROP HIGH.

Earned runS-Gardiner 5. Winthrop J..
Two-basc hits-Kane. Goth .. Stolen bases
Lovely 5. Kane > Berry. Gale. Whitney.
Struck out-By Hartman c, by Locke ..
by DuStie {. by Maxim l. Wild pitch
Maxim >. Base on balls-Om Hartman ),
off Maxim .. off Dustie 1. Sacrifice hit
Maxwell. Umpire, Casey. Time. 1.30. At
tendance, 200.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Comparative calm prevailed Satur-
day night throughout the coal strike
district of Pas De Calais, France. A
railroad bridge was destroyed and sew
eral stacks were burned at Levin. In
the course of the night 1900 troops ar
rived in the district and were quar-
tered in public halls.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

John H. Gross has returned from 4
visit in Union, Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
Why

Don't you give your heart the same
chance you do the other organs?
Why? Because when any other organ
is in trouble. il refuses to work, and you
hasten to repair it.
Tha heart. the ever faithful servant.
never refuses as long as it has power to
move, but continues to do the best it can,
getting weaker and weaker, until ii is
past repair. and then stops. 1t is just IS
sick as the other organs, but because It
will work you let it,
However, it is not too late for a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

great weight Of anxiety felt by rela-
yves and friends and all hope that
they will suffer no i'll effects from their
experience