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The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-09

You did.
well, I'm going home, anyway. We
have a cook in our house who makes
the bread for US. But. then, my pepper
rich and can afford to keep one
So saying, Ermintrude Smythe stamped
out Of the house and banged the door
behind her Elizabeth burst into tears.
and they fell into the dough and made it
salty As she had forgotten to put any
salt in this made it just right.
1t seemed to be very hard to mix the
dough, and by the time that she had got
1t to the right consistency she was aching
all over. There was q pain in her back
and another in her neck. and another In
each arm. and n small pain In her temper.
and she was spotted with flour and her
hair had become GisorderIy, and her eyes
were swollen, one being larger than the
other
Bother the old dough" said Elizabeth
She rushed to the door and flung 1t to
the chickens. They ran up and shifted
at it, bat would not eat It, That was
the finishing stroke Elizabeth ran up
stairs to her room and fung herself upon
the bed.
The bed was not made. The mirror
was dusty There was no water in the
jug Elizabeth ran down stairs again.
AS she passed the spare-roon she thought
she henrd a chuckie. but when she looked
IN the room was empty
It was a chastened and humble Eliza
beth who went into the parlor. Bolt mp
right upon chair in the far corner sal
a boy 1t was John.
John, said Elizabeth softly, why are
you sitting there?"
You told me to, Miss JONES' said
John.
John" said Elizabeth. you need not
call me Miss Jones any longer"
Thank you. ma am, said John.
John said Elizabeth. Il have two
marbles One is green. with red stars in
side, and the other is spotted y
CLEAN of interest filtered across
Johns listless features
John, added Elizabeth. 81 am sorry
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-09

Paint the boys cloak and cap brlghf
red. his face flesh pink. hair brown.
jacket gray, tights purple and boots
black The two-headed giant should have
sandy beard and hair, yellow caps, his
jacket be a brilliant purple, his trunks
and tights green and his shoes brown,
-
hoped she would remain until legal ad-
vice was had regarding her business af
fairs. But just the company was say
ing adieus the coachman. who had driven
Lady Mary's stepmother and Estelle to
the castle. come hurrying up to his new
mistress saying in q low voice:
Your Ladyship, those persons have de-
parted from the castle. After taking
what valuables they could carry they
hailed the passing coach for London, and
seated themselves in it as passengers.
Here is a note the older person left on
the hall table for you. Thinking you
might want it at once I have made haste
to deliver 1t into your hands,
Lady Mary. smiling kindly and thank
ing the coachman, who had always been
SO eonsiderate of her when she worked
a. the castle as q servant also. took the
note and read:
'Bridget-1ou and your servant COM
rades arranged a pretty trick today Only
servants stoop to such vulgar, open ex-
posures. Ny daughter and I leave this
place today to you and its deYOuring
debts. May the former have much joy
of the latter. I have a just claim during
my life against the dapgOoQ estate, being
your fathers widow. but to live there
with you raised to the position Of an
equal is too much for our pride to suffer.
Bad luck to you and your new-found
i'-s COUNTESS OF HAPGOOD."
After reading the note Lady Mary
handed it to her good friend. the
Countess; then they all got into the car
riages awaiting them and drove to Hap
good Castle, where Lady Mary became
Installed as mistress. much TO the joy
Of all the servants who had grown to love
the golden haired girl when she was one
Of them Nor did she. on becoming Gle
waited to the superior position, lose that
esteem and love, and through the COM
bined efforts of mistress and servants.
guided by the shrewd old gardener, the
debts overhanging the estate were paid
off and when, Lady Mary's wedding
day=which was in her twentieth year
there remained not a penny against Hap
good castle.
Ana there unto this day live the de-
scendants Of the beautiful Lady Mary
and her loving husband. Earl Of Denforth.
who brought his young bride both
fortune and true love
And unto this day do the descendants
of the noble couple delight III telling how
their greats great great -grandmamma had
been held lower servant in her own
castle: and how. through the devotion
and great regard of her feIlow-serTa ants.
had She been brought into possession OF
her own.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-09

AUNT Sally" screamed Elizabeth. clap
ping her hands and 6ancing into the
kitchen where the old coIored woman WAS
baking bread. "A farmer had % sheep ana
one died Of fever. How many were lert.
Aunt Sally pulled her arms out from
the dough, scraped her fingers win one
another. and began to reckon
what did go say dat sheep died or,
honeyy' she asked presently.
'.Ferer," said Elizabeth.
Den 70 shore he had 25 sheep eft
wrong yelled Elizabeth Nineteen
1 said - sick sheep not % sheep
..Drat dat chile" muttered Aunt Sally,
as Elizabeth danced out of the kitchen,
.'she sbo thinks she knows too much
And when the bread came onto the table
Il was haif raw
"Uncie Bryan, shouted Elizabeth,
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-09
ELIZABETHS LESSON.
By '. R. EMANUEL.

But worse vas to come. On the fol-
lowing afternoon Elizabeth came dancing
home from school into the paror. where
her mother WAS entertaining Mrs. Sec
ondly. the wife OF the minister
"Oh, Mrs. Secondly" she cried. rush
ing up to her. ''can you tell me the chief
events that occurred during the hfth cen
tury before Christ7'
Mrs. Secondly hesitated and STAN
mered
Il zee you don't know said Elizabeth
But can tell you The poets Sappho
and Alcaeus hourished; the Persians IN
vaded Greece and were defeated at
Marathon and Salarnis- +hs Jews returned
from Babylon; Buddha began to preach
in India: Confucius wrote his .AnaIeets;
the kings were driven out OF Rome:
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-09

with yellow buckles. The club be car
ries should be light brown. Shade the
ground lightly with grey in the distance
and touches of yeliowish-green IN the
foreground.
When dry press between heavy books
and mount on a bright -colored mat and
hang on the wall Of your den"
- -
In fact. all about them smiled promise
of plenty in the vast region Of field and
forest
But just as the toll of his hands was
beginning to show some returns Andrew
Jackson. the father of the subject Of this
sketch, sickened and died. And a few
nights following this sad event his poor
widow gave birth to a son-whom she
called Andrew in memory Of his de-
parted father-at the home Of relatives.
who. true to the hospitable pioneer spirit
Of those times. opened their home and
hearts to the woman IN such sore dis
tress.
And In this home Of his uncle little
ANDY as he was nicknamed. passed
the first dozen years of his life. for his
mother could never make up her mind
to return to the rude log-eabin home
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-09
THE HUNTER,

A pretty grey rabbit
Glanced by to roam,
Looking for food
A long way from home.
The winter was hard.
And the rabbits had found
Food hard to get
On the snow-covered ground.
Little grey rabbit
Caught Tom Fritz's eye;
Suddenly raised he
His new gun nose-high:
Took he calm aim
The cold bullet sped,
Lodging itself in
Grey rabbits head.
With a leap and moan.
Her life was all Ger;
And her babies at home
Would see her no more
Then wicked Tom Fritz,
With very proud air,
Walked up and gazed
On the little dead hare.
He kicked her poor body.
And said with a grin:
You amt fit to eat,
You're so awfully thin.
But I'll take you home
And let the folks see
There's no better shot
In this country than me.
u shoot birds as they fly.
And hares as they run;
All, TO be a good marksman
Is the very best fun
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-09

Cut out the above picture and paste
carefully on a piece of cardboard. When
thoroughly dry take watercolOIs and lay
in the sky a delicate blue. the distant
trees blue-green, the large tree with
thin wash of burnt umber touched with
carmine to suggest bark Paint the
house brick color, very family.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-09

But far. far away.
Three rabbits did yearn.
And watch for their mother
Who did never return.
And those little rabbits,
So I've been told,
Through loss of their mother
Died Of hunger and cold.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-09

Little Tom Fritz,
His dear mama's pride.
Went forth s-huntfng
On the bleak hillside.
He sought for some game.
Just to try his new gun.
For the taking of life
To young Tom was great fun.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-09

spoke harshly to you.
Thank you, ma'am," said John.
John concluded Elizabeth. 4 hav
an apple with a bite in it. and six haIi
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-09

Of luncheon baskets
Under the great spreading trees a gay
company OF young folks had assembled,
chaperoned by the Countess Bumbroke and
Lady Hapgood. Estelle. the gayest Of the
gay, was mistress of ceremonies and led
IN the blitbesome games
No one saw Mary and the old gardener
when they Joined the other servants who
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-09

CoNUNDRUMs AND ANSWERS.
Why are royal robes Ike w4ter7
Because they are flowing.
Why are blind people the most sym.
patheties
They always feel for their friends.
What days are like old clothes7
Hoiv ones
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-09
At a Young Folks, Party

A pretty and unique way to pair on
couples. for supper at young folks
patty is suggested here. Pass to the
guests two baskets of flowers, one to the
girls and the other TO the boys, and re-
quest each to select one. There may lie
roses. carnations xiolets-any noWers
that the young hostess sees fit to supply.
TO the stems of the flowers are tied with
tiny ribbons small cards hearing the
names OF, noted characters in fction or his
tory. The boy drawing the card bearing
the name Romeo must hunt for the girl
on whose card is the name Juliet. Po-
cahontas Is sought By John Rolph. John
Alden seeks out his demure Priscilla,
Hamlet his 0phelIa. etc.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-09

Paint the boys cloak and cap bright
red, his face flesh pink. hair brown.
jacket gray, tights purple and boots
black The two-headed giant should have
sandy beard and hair. yellow caps, his
jacket be a brilliant purple. his trunks
and tights green and his shoes brown,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-02
ANNOUNCES THE COMMITTEES
Mrs. Huntoon Makes Appointments for
Moline Woman's Club.

Mrs. G.. II. HuntOon, president OF the
Moline Woman's club. has announced
the committees of that organization for
the year Following are the members:
Program-Mrs. +. G.. Allen, Miss Ada
Entrikin. Mrs Harry Ainsworth, Mo-
line: Miss Charlotte Woltmann, Mrs.
Conn. Rock Island
Printing-Mrs. c. +. Dietz. Mrs Fa.
bian Lawson. Mrs. McMaster, Miss
Eluvia Wright
Rooms-Mrs. /. n. Houghton. Miss
Alice Paddock, Mrs. A. s Edwards.
Press-Mrs. Fabian Lawson, Mrs. F.
S. Brough. Rock Island.
Finance-Mrs. A. ID. West. Mrs. G. C.
Gregory. Mrs. F. H. Burrell.
Hospitalty-Mrs. p. NJ. Price. chair.
man. From Rock Tsland-Mrs Robert
Bennett, Mrs Frank Heisler. Mrs. Rob
wedder. Mrs. Alphons Mosenfelder
Mrs. j. ]. Worker. Mrs. w H. Whsle"
Mrs. Fred Woltmann. Mrs William Nc
Entry, Mrs. e. b. Sterling. Mrs. Andy
McLees. From Davenport-Mrs. A. q.
Bush, Mrs. c. A. Moore. Miss Lillian
Birchard. From Moline Mrs. r. B.
Keator Miss Molly McEniry. Mrs. A.
c. Barber, Mrs. f. J. Sanford, Mrs l..
L. Mccoy, Mrs. Leslie Mutt. Miss Col
die Mowry. Mrs. J. l.. Oakleaf, Mrs.
Alex Lindgren. Mrs. Henry First, Mrs.
Sol Hirsch, Mrs. A. c. Woodyatt. Miss
Laura Vessel. Mrs. Joseph Ray. Mrs.
j. P. Fleming, Mrs. Ed Wilson.
A new committee was created, a re-
ception committee with Mrs G. q
Coyne as chairman and Mrs. John Nc
Entry, Miss Lucy Evans, Mrs. w. II.
Hillhouse, Mrs. A. l.. Moore. Miss Ada
Entrikin, Mrs. r. w. Entrikin, as mem
bers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-02
FIRST SESSION OF THE E59TH
CONGRESS BROUGHT TOEND
TRAIN KILLS SECTION
HAND AT WOLC0TT
Man Supposed to Be John Flynn Fats
to Step Entirely Out of the
Way.

A section hand who had been en-
ployed by the Rock Island road at Wal
colt, near Davenport, for the past week.
was killed by train at that place yes
terday He had given his name as
John Fill, but il is believed his name
is Flynn. With others the victim of
the accident was standing on the right
of way when freight train No. 80, west
bound. came along. All needed a
warning and stepped away from be-
tween the rails. Flynn. however. did
not go far enough and the cylinder
struck him. He was knocked some dis
tance and died almost instantly. Six
ribs were found 10 be broken. The dead
man was about So years of age. Nothing
is known of his past or his family con
nections. He claimed to have worked
for the company more or less regularly
for 30 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-02

ten to express the appreciation of my
government and the American people
for sympathy and aid shown in the
terrible accident to the American boat
train. WHITELAW REID. :.
May Remain Mystery.
Every Independent effort to discover
the cause of the account has thus far
failed and the officials this afternoon
said they also were in the dark. The
confusion was accentuated by the
death of the engine driver and stoker,
and the cause of the derailment will be
enveloped in doubt, despite all theories
until the board of trade inquiry and
coroner's inquests are included.
Affecting scenes Witnessed.
The courage of the injured persons
is admiringly discussed. A number of
relatives and friends of the victims ar
rived here this afternoon and many af-
fectionate scenes were witnessed at
the temporary mortuary which is a
rruesome sight. On the platform out
side spIinters and other wreckage, pill
ed high and looking like matchwood,
bore evidence of the terrific force of
the impact which caused the bereave-
ment of the visitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-02
TAKING STEPS TO
FIGHT. THE CASE
Prosecution at Kansas
City.

Kansas City. July 2.-The final steps
in the federal district court here in the
rebate cases was taken today when APP
peal bonds were perfected upon behalf
of the seven convicted individuals and
when bills of exception were filed for
the Burlington Railroad company and
George L. Thomas, the New York
broker and his clerk, l.. B. Taggart.
Bills of exception had previously been
presented in the cases of the Armour,
Swift, Cudahy, and Nelson Morris
packing companies The next step
will be the filing of bills of exception
with the court of appeals at st. Louis
Aug -21
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-02
HIT BY vIADuC7
John Lewis of Rockford Meets
With an Accident Sum-
day Morning.
KNOCKED FROM TOP OF CAR
Two Boys Were Returning from Ottum-
wa-Injured in Critical Condition
Mother and Sister Come.

John Lewis of Rockford, ILL.,. aged
about II years, is lying at ST. Anthony's
hospital in a critical condition as a re-
suit of striking his head on the viaduct
while riding on top of the east bound
st. Paul train early Sunday morning,
He is getting along as well as could be
expected and hopes are entertained for
his recovery
The young man is a brother of
Charles Lewis. who is employed in
Davenport on The Times Mr.. Lewis
was married in Davenport Wednesday
and his mother aud sister came from
Rockford to attend the wedding. While
they were absent John and boy of
about his age who lives across the
street from him thought they would
take trip. They went TO Ottumwa
and were on their way back when the
accident happened. They were travel
ing in this manner for the novelty of
it and the pleasure two boys can get
out of such trip. Both had money
enough with them for all necessities
and expected to he home again by this
time.
Saw the yiaduct.
Lewis companion says that he saw
the viaduct and gave the alarm, but ii
was too late. He was reluctant to
leave the injured boy at the hospital
and stayed until today. when his faith
er arrived. Mrs. Lewis and her daugh-
ter arrived from Rockford and are now
with the boy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-02
CASE is MADE Defendant
Harry Overmann Makes Complaint in
Justice Court.

Upon complaint of Harry Overmann,
CLYDE Case was arrested Saturday night
and was arraigned before Justice John
son this morning on charge of assault
with deadly weapon and disturbing
the peace. II. NJ. McCaskrin appeared
for the defendant and the case was
continued until next Monday. Over
mann was bound over last week on a
charge of assault by Case.
Mr.. Overmann wishes it stated that
he did not strike Mr.. Case with a 2x4
as alleged at the hearing Friday even
ing in which he was bound over, and
that no evidence was introduced to es-
tablish such fact. He also asserts that
Case has been the aggressor through
out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-02

Washington, July 2.-President Roose
welt and party left Washington at -: 5;
Saturday night for Oyster Bay over the
Pennsylvania railroad.
NeighbOrs Pleased.
Oyster Bay, n. Y, July 2-PresidenI
Roosevelt is at Sycamore Hill for the
summer. He was met at the station
by Mrs. Roosevelt and Kermit, who
had attended early communion. His
journey from Washington ended with
the three-mile drive to Sycamore Hill
where he remained throughout the
day.
The ANIMAL return of the president
was hailed by his Oyster Bay neigh
bors, who are planning to make much oi
him in their Fourth of July celebration
The president has opened an Office
over a grocery store.
Vice President Quits Capital.
Washington. July 2.-Vice president
and Mrs. Fairbanks left Washington
yesterday afternoon for their home in
indianapolis. They expect to be away
from the capital until the meeting of
congress in December.
Does Business Over Phone.
Oyster Bay. July 2.-Whatever Off
cial business President Roosevelt
transacts will be over the telephone be-
tween Sycamore Hill and the execu-
tive office at Oyster Bay. Throughout
the summer the visits from statesmen
and politicians are to be made as
scarce as can be" according to Secre-
tary Loeb. as the president desires
complete relief from official cares as
far as possible
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-02
TEMPERANCE WORKER DEAD
Sir Wifrid Lawson of England Known
Over the World.

London, July 2.-Sir Wilfrid Lawson,
liberal member of parliament for the
Camborne division of Cornwall, died in
London yesterday. aged n years. He
had been i'll for some time.
Sir Wifrid Lawson was known
throughout the world for half a CEN
tury because of his advocacy of the
principles of temperance. He also
gained great renown for his stand
against the house of lords. which he
steadfastly declared should be abol-
ished His other pet theories included
the contention that standing armies
should be disbanded and that the
Church of England should be disestab-
lished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-02
FLOOD AT LINCOLN
Cloudburst Causes Destruction
In and About Nebraska's
Capital.

Lincoln, Neb., July "A cloudburst
which flooded this vicinity last night
was the. heaviest ever known here.
cost property losses of many thousands
of dollars in Lincoln alone. In the bus
.iness streets water was two feet deep
aHa ran into Easements of stores The
city pumping stations are flooded and
the water supply almo,st cut off
Streams o southeastern Nebraska are
out of their and damage to crops
is considerable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-02
JEROME BACK TO TAKE HAND
Return from Vacation Renews Interest
in the Thaw-White Murder.

New York, July with the return
of District Attorney Jerome from his
vacation. the investigation into the
Thaw-White tragedy was given re-
newed impetus today. Attaches of
Jerome's office had everything in prep
aration to be submitted to the chief
upon his arrival Thaw passed a COM
Portable night in his Gell in the Tombs.
The prisoners wife called at the usual
hour and spent some time with. him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-02
NEGRO HANGED AND BURNED
Black ccnfesses Assault and is Prompt
Iy Executed.

Chickasha, I. T., July "A negro
who assaulted the 16-year-old daughter
of Ira Robertson. near Womack, was
captured Saturday light and after be-
crime hanged and burned He confess
ed and offered no resistance To one
person he gave his name as Cliff Mays,
of Marshall, Tex. and he told another
that it was VIII Newbright. of San An
tonic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-02
MAY SETTLE IN PALESTINE
Sultan of Turkey Said to Have Revok-
ed Objectionable Law.

Toronto, July 2.--At the opening of
the seventh annual convention of the
Federation of Zionist societies of Can
ada here, President De Sola announced
the sultan of Turkey had revoked the
laws forbidding Jews TO settle in Pal
estine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-02
Canadians Win Race.

Henley, England. July 2.-The Argo-
nauts of Canada beat the first Trinity
of Cambridge today in the first race
for the grand challenge cup. The Argo-
nauts won magnificent race by a
bare length. Time minutes. 90 Sec
onds
In the preliminary, heat for the dia-
mond sculls Roy Adam of Australia,
beat w. B. West of Philadelphia, by
"a lengths
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-02
LAYING Its ow, Tracls.

In retaliation for an agreement be-
tween the Muscatine North & South
excluding the Rock Island for switch
ing service in favor OF the Milwaukee
the c., r. I. & p. is laying its own
switch tracks to reach the rich vegeta
BILE growing district down the river