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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-11
git over the fence and shake hands with

git over the fence ana shake hands with
him.
1t must be remembered that Mr.. Bowser
was far from home. Also that he had
been disappointed in Laurel Grove and
Pearl River. Furthermore, he was hun
cry for food and weary of being bitten by
the enthusiastic horseflies that had struck
a good thing for the first time this sea-
son. AS the three farmers made 9. break
for the fence he made one for the bushes.
They yelled after him, but he escaped,
and made his way to the depot
There he sat for three mortal hours.
or until train came along, and it was
9 o'clock at night when he walked in on
Mrs. Bowser- He was sunburned and
rnussed up. There were burrs sticking to
his clothing and there was dust on his
hat. Pearl River still gurgled in his ears,
and he caught the signing of the wind
through the branches Of the lonely old
sAnd how is the co. c. and camp
life?" asked Mrs. Bowser, as he stood
before her with a glare in his eyes.
Woman, don't ask met he shouted
Don't speak to me. Don't even look al
me. Your perfidy is discovered and the
sooner you can telephone your lawyer the
sooner we will have divorce proceeding
Instituted and the question of alimony set
tied. 'a-(Copyright 1903 by p. c. East
ment9
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-11

To those who are interested in mod
arn methods and practices in education,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-11

"Cobbler vhas you ever in lover"
Twenty different times, my SON."
"Und did you ever ask a girl to mar
~ YOU ?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-11

William De Witt Hyde's new book,
THE College Man and the College Wo-
man" (Houghton, Mifiin & Coz viii
have a direct purpose and appeal. It
contains in practical form the observa-
tons Of college president during 70
years of college life and college ad-
ministration. What college students
mean to be, and what college graduates
may be expected to become, are Ques-
people. President Hyde Is enthusiastic
and optimistic, and his views are based
on a right understanding of the essen
tial things connected with college life.
The institutions of the state, the fam
lily, industry and the church have been
subjects of much crude speculation and
dogmatism, and Mr.. Hyde's clear
sighted and able handling of many
vexed questions on the relations be-
tween college life and the world of at
fairs is likely to be widely read. com
and brilliant career in the field Of
education
A first edition of Thoreau's first book,
"A Week on the Concord and Merri-
mack Rivers containing the original
printers notes, sold in New York at
auction recently for s105 The manu-
script edition of Thoreaus complete
works, in 20 volumes. now being pub
Iished by Houghton, Mif11in & Co, con-
tains IA volumes of Thoreau's Journal
which are in every respect a first edi-
ton. and will doubtless soon be at a
premium. The publishers report that
two-thirds of the edition is already
subscribed for.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-11

looking AT MN III sumo
thing like alarm:
II just ran across some Of the c. o.
c. boys and It has made change Of
programme for the day
who do you mean by the C. Q. C
boys?" she asked
why the Camp Out Boys. They are
starting a camp down at Laurel Grove,
and during the next summer I shall
pass a day or two there occasionally.
It is on the river, and one of the most
beautiful spots for miles around There
IS hunting fishing, bathing and boat
ing and the rates to members of the
club are only a dollar a day
But you didn't come back to tell me
this?"
mot exactly. The boys sent the
tent down the other day and hired
farmer to put it uD. They want me to
run down today and see if everything
is all right. The bedding and pro-
visions will go on the same train with
me, and if you don't mind I think I
will stay all night. I'd like swim in
the cool waters of the river. and it viii
do me good to fill my lungs with fresh
air"
why. you can go, of course, slow
iy replied Mrs. Bowser.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-11

Pontiac, in his three pre-
vlOus romances. The fourth. BOD
Hampton of Placer: A Tale Of Two
Soldiers of the Seventh to be pun
lished IN October. takes for its central
historical theme the troubles between
the whites and Indians in Dakota dur
ing the early seventies. with a vivid
description Of the humiliation of Gus
ter and his famous fighting Seventh by
the Sioux for its dramatic climax Ihe
Illustrations for the text are from
paintings by Arthur I. Keller, whose
ability to portray western men and
scenes was proved in the pictures he
made for 1.-THE Virginian" and Her
Letter" The new book indicates Mr.
Parrish's growing power to vitalize
scenes from our national history,
Coupled with the full favor Of western
romance.
The Harpers are shipping a second
sdition of Margaret Daland's great
novel The Awakening of Helena
Richie to England this week Mrs.
Deland is one of the most popular Of
American authors on the other side.
Another edition of the novel for this
sountry is now running on the presses
''Krausz's Practical Automobile Die
tionary'' (Frederick A. Stokes company
should fill a constantly increasing want.
The book gives in English, French and
German Il, 900 technical terms and other
words used in connection with motor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-11
OUTING.
But He Is Not Interested to
Amy Extent.

r. BOWSER had not been
gone from the house an
hour the other morning
when he returned to say to
Mrs. BOwser, who was
looking at him in some
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
PITTsBURG MURDER MYSTERY
James A. McMiIIen, "a wealthy Citizen,
sIugsed and Robbed Near HIS
Residence.

PITrSBURG, Nov, 2-Developments to-
night in the murder and robbery of James
A. McMillen, aged IS years a wealthy
business man, who was found dead and his
pockets rifed at 1880 this morning near his
residence in the West End, have assumed
a mysterious phase that bafiies the police
The authorities stated tonight they are
absolutely without a clue and announced
at $50 this evening another highway rob
berry occurred within a block OF this morn
ings murderous assault. Edward Young,
"a driver, was held up by three men who,
after beating him into Inconsistencies,
took $50 The entire detective force and a
number OF special officers are at work on
the cases. They are working on the theory
that the three men who attacked Young
were probably McMillin's assatants.
The mystery surrounding the murder was
increased when the detectives learned to-
night that two well dressed men had called
NJ the mOrgue to examine McAIillin's ef-
fects. They said they were attorneys and
asked ii any legal papers had been found
on the body, adding that they were needed
in important litigation. They refused to
give their names and the authorities are
now trying 90 locate them.
A post-mortem examination has shown
that McMilen was knocked unconscious
with some blunt instrument and died from
exposure
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
METHODIST MISSION MONEY
General Committee ApprOprintes ST.
100000 for Work During
Coming Year.

BUFFALO, Nov 2-The general mission
ary committee of the Methodist Episcopal
church has decided TO fix the total sum
to be appropriated for home and foreign
missionary work for the coming year at
81, ,6OG,O0O this being about the amount con-
tributcd by the denomination for mission
purposes during the year ending October 81.
The commission ON consolidation of benev-
olences of the Methodist church, which
was appointed at the general conference
in Los Angeles in 1904, made a partial re-
port to the bishops today.
Instead of six benevolent societies the
Methodist church will hereafter have only
three. The board of education, the Sunday
School union, the Methodist Tract society
and the Freedmen's Aid and Southern
Educational society will be merged in a
board Of education. freedmens aid and
Sunday schools, with headquarters in Gin
cinnat.
The Missionary society will be divided
into two sections. The work of this So
ciety in foreign fields will be directed by
a board of foreign missions with headquar-
ters i'm New York. The home work of the
Missionary society will be merged with the
Church Extension society under the name
of the board OF home missions and church
extension with headquarters at Phila-
delpbia
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
AReUMENT IN ELEVATION cAsE
Attorney Greene Completes His TaIL
and starts Home to
Vote.
CFrom a staff Correspondent.


WASHINGTON. Nov. 2--tSpecial Tcle-
gram.)-The argument before the Interstate
Commerce commission in the Peavey Gle
vator case was concluded today. Charles
y. Greene OF Omaha made the closing argu-
ment. and at its conclusion left for Omaha
so th9t he might vote for John L. Kennedy
and the republican ticket.
Major T. s. Ciarkson, formerly Of Omaha,
but now a resident Of Seattle. is in Wash
ington. Major ClarlJson Is here as special
commissioner of the proposed Alaska
Yukon-Pacific exposition which is to be
held IA Seattle I'm 1909. This exposition IS
not asking the government for a single
dollar. only being desirous that the govern
ment shall assemble an appropriate exhibit,
Rural carriers appointed: Nebraska
Campbell route Q. Walter J.. Guy carrier.
Rosetta A. Guy substitute; Fremont. route
:. Jens =. Larsen carrier. John p Hansen
substitute; Lindsay, route /. Pctcr Bet
finger carrier John Bcttinger substitute
York. route 3, Allen Nelis carrier. Dexter
King substitute. wa-Bondurant. route
,, James c. Marlsey carrier Forter Long
substitute; Williamsburg route 3. william
Il. Ellis carrier. John Spelman substitute.
Rural route No. 2 has been ordered estab-
lshed January at Norway, Benton county.
Iowa. serving 325 people and sixty-fve fami-
lies
Thomas W. Walters has been appointed
postmaster at Pekay, AfahaslSa county,
Iowa, vice Howell Rees, resigned.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
STEEL MEN FOR OPEN SHOP
Makers and ErectOrs of bridge and
House Work Hold Confer
ence in New York.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2.-The National Erec-
tors association. comprising many manu-
facturers and erectors of steel structures,
voted today to continue its contest for
open shops"
Among the concerns represented at the
meeting today were the American Bridge
company. PENNSYLVANIA Steel company.
McClintock & Marshall, Phoenix Bridge
company. Wisconsin Bridge company, Ritter
4 Conley Manufacturing company, Pitts
burg Construction company, Fort Pitt
Bridge company, Hoyle & Patterson com
pany, S. p. Mitchell, Illinois Steel company,
Post s. McCord, Cooper Iron Works and
Miniken Bros.
At the conclusion Of the conference. which
lasted three hours, It was said that over
lures had been received from both the
international organizations of the House
smiths and the Bridgemen's unions and
from various local unions requesting the
holding of a conference at which the
present state OF trade might be discussed.
1t was decided to reject these overtures
and 10 refuse to hold such a conference.
An officer Of the association, who acted as
spokesman, said:
AT present the business of steel erection
is on the open shop basis practically
throughout the country. That basis we are
determined TO maintain, The mCeting Dc
cided unanimously 90 stand by the open
shop and to reject all overtures looking 70
the overthrow of the open shop. II may
also be stated that the association viii back
up the Illinois Steel company which Is
building the great plant at Gary, Ind,
where strike was declared on "Wednesday.
Our meeting today was II. fact sort
of love feast, held in iubilation over the
success of the fight we have made for the
open H. sno2 toSy 9Sye wS won baayd tbe getaileS
reports as to the progress accomplished,
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
CAPTURE Of wagon a MYTH.

Ohicials at army headquarters IN Omaha
discredit tha report that one OF the supply
wagons hauling commissary stores to the
troops operating against the Indians had
been captured by the Utes. Headquarters
Captain Wildman is with Colonel Augur
and his command OF the Eighth cavalry,
and Coloneis Rodgers with the Sixth cav
elry and Major Grierson with the Tenth
cavalry have Joined forces. Advicss re-
ceived from the latter commands by tele-
graph arc to the effect that the Indians
arc quiet and not committing any depreda-
tions, nor have they done so, except whore
a few bucks have killed two OF three head
Of cattle.
A conference was to have been had with
the Indians. possibly Friday, and they are
disposed 10 treat with the military
The Utes are not to be considered as
war party. from the fact they have their
families with them and are merely out on
a hunting expedition. Indian raiding par
ties do not go on the warpath or raid
with their squaws and children accompany
ing them. The entire body of Indians Is
now encamped on the Little Powder, and
no effort is being made by them 10 wander
away, except for an occasional hunt In the
near vicinity OF their camp.
The story OF the capture OF the wagon
load Of supplies Is thought to have orig-
mated from the telegraphic inquiry regard
ing the exact location OF one Of the wagons
that was enroute to Major Grierson's com.
mand, which, it Is thought, had been dl-
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
THE BEE BULLETIN.
Forecnst for Nebraska-shOwcra sat-
urday. sunday Fair and warmer.

Page.
I bryan Writes 60 Help Hearst.
Panama Canal Project g. vast.
Peary Fails 10 Reach North Pole.
Army OmcerS Talk with the Utes.
Government 20 Aid jap students.
bryan Ignores the Allen Letter.
2 News from All Parts Of Nebraska.
Marquis Ito L. to Leave COrea.
Russian Campaign ~ Now On.
Tories Victorious in London.
Emiss9ry of King Meneiik Here.
woman ia Club AND Charity,
Notes OF Omaha society.
= Affairs at south Omaha.
Review of Current Literature.
How the Chinese slip over Border.
y Commercial Review of the week,
Sporting Events of the Day.
10 Heroic Deeds Done by whalers.
IL Big Scandal in Railroad Lands.
~ Good Things tO Eat Are Plentiful.
Correspondents the Peoples Lobby
- Editorial.
Is Gossip of the Pending Campaign.
Bapquet 70 Heroes of Peace and
War.
16 LEGISLATORS who stand for Plat
form.
II Financial and Commercial News.
10 Council Bluffs and Iowa News.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
ELECTION FRAUDS IN ST. LOUIS
Committeeman and Two Clerks
Charged with MutiIatinE Poll
Book and Neglect of Duty.

ST LOUIS. Nov. Am indictment
charging mutilation of the poll books was
issued today by the grand jury against
Frederick Heidecker. republican city cen
tral committeeman in the Ninth ward. AS
soon as Heideckor was informed that an
indictment had been issued against him he
telephoned 10 the police that he would
surrender himself. Indictments were also
returned by the grand jury against J. II.
Hibbard, republican clerk IN the Fourth
precinct OF the Fourth ward. and Frank
Hughes. democratic clerk in the same
polls, charging neglect Of duty, and against
DR.. H. c. Crosby, charged with having
made a false affidavit. All three were
taken into custody. The grand jury is
sued public statement today to the ef-
feet that nothing would be left undone
to make a thorough, nonpartisan investi-
CATION OF alleged election frauds and TO
indict Offenders.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
Democratic Editors Speak out.
HneclaI DisrnaAr 70 The NVnrld -IInrnIa

SRNNAdA 4JlSpdAcn 10 NLG NOENQ-I1GIalQs
GRAND ISLAND, Neb.. Feb. 3, 19U3.-At
the meeting OF the Democratic Editorial
association this evening resolutions we're
unanimously adopted endorsing House Roll
Ill and also the revenue measure, now be-
fore the Nebraska legislature. A special
COMMITTEES, Of which c. J. Bowlby. editor
OF the Crete Democrat, was chairman and
c. y. Caspar. editor of the David City
Press, secretary, reported the following:
We dsnounoe the attempt OF the railway
lobby TO deceive the public with respect
so House Roll 17I, now pending before the
NebTaska legislature, the same being =
bill designed TO require railroad companies
TO bear their just proportion Of taxation
In cities OF the metropolitan class.
Ehs attempt on the part Of the railroad
lobby so make &C appear through editorials,
admittedly written BY the lobby Ead paid
for by the railroads, that this measure,
II enacted into law, would AFFECT taxes 10
be paid by the railroads for state, county
and school purposes s. indsfensible ana
deserves prompt and vigorous rebuks a.
the hands OF all who believe that the
truth should be known with respect 20
evory public measure and who object TO
the escape Of taxation by the railroads for
state, county, city OK school purposes.
we believe IL 90 be the duty Of every
democratic member OF the Legislature TO
vote for House Roll l7l and register his
protest In an oheetivs way against the at
tsmpt OF the railroads 90 deceive the pso-
pls, and through such deception escape
their proportion OF taxation.
This resolution was thoroughly discussed
ana was adopted by unanimous vote OF
the association
Action OF Democratic Editors.
The World Herald congratulates the DEM
ocratic Editorial Association OF Nebraska
,ipon the adoption Of resolution endorsing
House Roll III (prOviding for municipal
taxation OF railway termlnais). Although
Inc railroad lobby IL exerting its best ef-
forts 10 hoodwink the people with respect
"a this BILL It has failed TO pun the wool
over the optics OF the democratic editors
Of this state.
The democratic editors have taken the
correct position. T. Is 70 be hoped that the
suggestion they make to the members OF
the legislature will be adopted by at least
every democratic and populist member
omaha world-Herald, February g 1893
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
NEW ROADS TO NEW ORLEANS
Three Kansas City Lines Are Plan
ming Extensions tO the
Crescent City.

KANSAS CITY. Nov. 2.-The Star today
says: Three railroad lines centering in
kansas City are actively seeking an en-
trance TO New Orleans. They are the Kan
sas City Southern, the Missouri. Kansas &
Fcxas and the Atchison, Topeka q
Santa Fe.
A dispatch from New Orleans says that
arrangements are pending for the joint use
OF the Louisiana Railway & Navigation
company, a line recently completed between
Shreveport and New Orleans by the Mis-
souri,, Kansas a. Texas and the Kansas City
Southern railroads. 1t IS understood also
that a survey is being made for the pur-
pose of connecting the Santa Fe with this
railroad"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
Pennsylvania RAISES WAGES
Employees on East aud West Systems
to Have Advance of Ten
Per Cent.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2-The Public
Ledger tomorrow will say The wages OF
ali employees of the Pennsylvania railroad
system on lines east and west Of Pitts
burg are TO be increased. Nearly 10000
men will he affected. It Is probable the
increase viii be effective December l, but
on account OF the detail work to be done
before sweeping order is issued, it may
be later
The management is considering propo-
sition to grant an increase of 10 per cent
to all employees whose salary per month
is less than $50 The monthly payroll of
the system averages s10O0O.OOO and an in
of 100000
The total number Of employees on the COM
bined system affected Is about 1855.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
MACHINIsTs' STRIKE SETTLED
Employees OF Southern Railway shops
VIII Return 10 work Monday
Morning.

WASHINGTON. Nov 2-The strike of
machinists on the Southern railway, which
was inaugurated recently for an increase
IN wages. was settled today. The men now
on strike will return to their old positions
on Monday morning. The wages offered
by the company 10 the maehinists prior 10
the strike are to apply from November 5
and the company's proposition TO arbitrate
the difference between the scale and the
demand Of uniform apprentices has been
accepted
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
Some Questions Still Unanswered by Bryan

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Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
LUMBER TRUST ON COAST
Combination a. Interstate iR Extent
and Evidence win BE sept 20
washington.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 2-United States
District Attorney Robert T. Devlin has de-
cided 10 forward 20 Washington the evi-
dence presented before the federal grand
jury during the investigation into the acts
Of the alleged San Francisco Lumber trust
This evidence. according 10 Devlin. i'm
plicates Oregon and Washington lumber
men. as well as local members OF the al
legged unlawful combination. The trust Is
therefore an interstate organization and
further Investigation win be conducted
from washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
Register Today.

In order to vote at the coming elec-
ton and at subsequent primaries,
every eIectOr in Omaha and south
Omaha must appear personally before
the registration board for his voting
district and have his name properly
enrolled. No previous registration
holds good this year. Saturday, NO
vember 3, is the last registration dap
In order 20 vote
You Must Register.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
uNooLH HOTEL LINCOLN. NHBRAsEj
Das- s1rI
IA RLLsN. Chslr-sa.

Of sditorisl 'hOh appeared
republican think this 10 good stuff
you editorial In
Language conveying effective
republican plstfOrn that
give instead Of
distributing II
republican plstfos
Of the railroad
taxes haS
already pledged ninety rsPuoan
this proposition. to
their to I thluE is iFDortsnt,
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
Fairhnnl.. in Indlnna.

INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. 2.-The special
train bearing Vice President Charles w.
Fairbanks on his speaking tour of the state
started today from South Bend. The day
was TO be spent in northwestern Indiana,
ending with a meeting tonight at Terre
IIaute.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
Japan IN BATTLESHIP RACE
Mikado VIII BuiId Fighting Haehins
5000 Tons Larger Thah the
DFeRdnRuEht.

LONDON. Nov 3-The Daily Telegraph
says il is reported that Japan has decided
10 begin the construction Of battleship
exceeding the displacement Of the Dread
nauEht ~ 5000 TONS
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
Register Today.

In order 20 vote at the coming cleo
ton and &C subsequent primaries
every eleCtor In Omaha and South
Omaha mast appear personally before
the registration board for his voting
district and have his name properly
enrolled. No previous registration
holds good this year. Saturday, No
Yember B, is the last registration day.
Ia order 20 vote
Nnn Must RaRiafaK.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03
Z4l0He<-~
ohsirHan.
THAT rELL-TALE LETTER.
yoara truly,

This has been mailed from democratic state headquar
editors
aorneysaaw, Fraternity building, Lincoln
railroad
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03

Secretary Bonaparte today appointed, a
board consisting Of tho assistant secretary
of the navy, the engineer-ih-chief Of the
navy. the chief Of the bureau or ordnance.
the chief constructor of the navy. Captain
John P. Merrill. Captain Raymond =.
Rodgers and Captain Richard WainWrlght
to consider the designs and plans submitted
to the Navy department for a new battle
ship The board y 70 report It's decision
to the department not later than Novem-
her 20 ~