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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-07
A REMARKABLE TICKET.
Canadian Pacific Issues a Card for
Tour of World.


A Montreal newspaper prints a fac
smile of ticket for passage around
the world, and this ticket is all on one
card "a by AZ inches with no coupons.
This remarkable ticket has been issued
by the Canadian Pacific. and it is form
4130. It reads from Montreal to Mon
treal by way of st. John. N. B.; Liver
pool. Cape Town. Singapore, Hong
Kong, Yokohama and Vancouver. The
passenger goes by Canadian Pacific
railway trains or ocean steamships all
the way. Thus far, it appears that two
have been used but the fact that one
of the passengers was the son of Sir
Thomas G. Shaughnessy, president of
the road, raises a suspicion that perhaps
full rates were not paid. It is proposed
to sail around the Cape of Good Hope.
so the total distance to be traversed by
the two passengers will be 29,112 miles.
as follows:
Miles
Montreal to st. John, N. B. &C. P.
r. train) ..-.-----..-. ......-...... 481
St John, N B., to Liverpool &C. P.
R Steamship Observation-Disclosures. 1924
Liverpool to Hong Kong &C. P. r.
steamship ....-..- ---....--.....15,2 49
Hong Kong to Vancouver &C. P.
r. Steamship Observation-Disclosures. 7,2S1
Vancouver to Montreal C. P. r.
train) -......- ......-...........-. 1904
Total -.--....... -..--.-.-.------- 29,ll2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-07
YOAKUM BACK FROM TRIP.
Rock IsIsnd-Frisco Head interested in
Mail Service Development.

St. Louis, Feb. 7-B F. Yoakum.
chairman OF the Rock Island and Frisco
executive committees arrived here yes
terday after an extensive trip through
the southwest and Oklahoma He was
accompanied by President Davidson of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-07

tana with the Pacific coast road now
being built by the Chicago. Nilwau-
kee & st. Paul Railway company.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
Coal Company,s Good Graft.

Philadelphia, June 13.-The Berwind. White Coal Mining company was the issue before the interstate commerce commission when it resumed it's inves. tigation Tuesday into the relation Of railroads to coal and oil interests. Prob ably the most important fact brought out was that the coal company is al lowed seven cents a fon by the rail. road company for handling its cars or the Harsimus pier This allowance gives the coal company about $17OOt a month for this service. The work is performed, however, by Pennsylvania railroad crews with railroad locomo- tives for which the coal company makes monthly settlements with the railroad, the amount of the monthly bill being something over s700
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
CHRISTIAN SCIENCES NEW
 ST PETERS

The dedication of the magnificent Mother Church of the Christian Scientists at Boston on Sunday was religious event of the greatest interest. Not only did the followers of Mrs. Eddy dedicate one of the finest churches in the United States, but the occasion was signalized by a convincing demonstration of the great growth of Christian Science. The multitudes that attended the ceremonies came from all over the United States and, in smaller pro- portion, from many foreign coun- tries.
 This church, which is already rec ognized as one of the principal buildings of Boston, cost some $2,- GOO, 900, and was built and paid for through the spontaneous generosity of the Christian Scientists. The lantern surmounting the dome is one foot higher than the Bunker Hill monument. The original Mother Church, which adjoins the new one, seats 1,200 people. When the old edifce was planned the attendance was $50, and some of the members are said to have thought that an auditorium large enough to seat 200 persons was unreasonably large. Yet the big auditorium finally proved to be only one-third large enough, and three Sunday services had to be held in order that all the worshipers might be accom-
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
KENTUCKIANS GOING HOME.
Thousands Are Arriving at Louis. vile to Be Present st Opening
 of "Homecoming Week"

Louisville, Ky, June 13.-All through the day Tuesday and so late into the night that another day had come. Louisville received the children of Ken. lucky who are coming back for the great homecoming week"
 Promptly at noon Tuesday the great armory on Walnut street was thrown open for the reception and registry of the visitors Around the hall, beneath the gaily decorated balconies swing one hundred and nineteen gilt signs, each ono bearing the names of one of the counties of Kentucky Beneath the sign stood a table which supported register in which the visitors as they came wrote their names. Over each register presided a handsome young lady garbed in white, a native of the county whose name hung just above her head.
 Many hundreds registered during the afternoon and at night the crowd was larger than at any time during the day. The formal exercises of welcome will be held at II o'clock Wednesday morning. Governor Beckham will make a short speech and the address of the day will then be delivered by Hen " Watterson. Ex-Governor David E. Francis of Missouri will respond for the returning Kentuclxians. Among the distinguished guests who arrived during the day Tuesday were United States Senator McCreary, ex-Governor David R. Francis of Missouri, Adlai E. Stevenson, formerly vice president ot the United States; General Franklin Bell, chief of staff of the United States army; Former Governor Thomas T. Crittenton and Former Governor Pres ton A. Leslie of Butte, Mont. Governor Hoch of Kansas is expected Wednesday morning
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21

but when 1t come he refused to take it off the car for fear that 1t would defeat him for reelection. The agent finally persuaded the judge to take 1t off the car and when 1t was set up, was actually surprised that 1t would blow.
 If the Populists, Republicans, Woman's Rights aud other parties outside of the Democrats will let me alone I will be iu the next legislature and can be de pended upon to work for all good road bills"
 It is very evident that the News Record got the names mix ed in the above and printed Representative Anderson" when it should have been candidate for representative Hamilton" as the above quoted remarks were surely made by MT. Hamilton.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
 THE PRESIDENTS TRAVELLING
 EXPENSES.

The expenses of the White House have increased in way that watch dogs of the treasury may with some reason claim is alarming" but we do not agree with MT. Brundidge in 1 his opposition to the item in the sun dry civil appropriation bill providing $25, ,000 for the travelling expenses of the president.
 The expense of the private cars and special trains is great. Either the president must accept these cars and trains free from the railroads or he must pay for them out of his own pocket. There are grave ob- jections to the former course. Surely the people do not want to see the president of the United States ac- cept gratuitous transportation from the railroads. But he could not pay for these cars or trains from his pri- vate purse, because the cost would be too large. And of course the president of the United States can not ride as an ordinary passenger Such thing would be impracticable because of the measures that are always taken to protect his person, if for no other reason.
 
 The best point MT. Brundidge made was that the $25, ,000 travelling expense item would be campaign contribution to the Republican party. Of course president should beware how he uses public funds to pay for swing around the circle that is made for political purposes. Arkansas Gazette.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
Wind and Hail in Montana.

Havre, Mont, June 13.-At o'clock Tuesday afternoon a heavy wind storm broke here causing considerable dam age and injuring three persons. The wind was accompanied by heavy ram and hail. the hail stones being or enormous size Almost every window in town was broken, the Great North ern shops and round house lost heavily in this respect. Engines standing out side the roundhouse had their head lights broken by the hail. Eishl coaches were unroofed and string oi cars were blown off a siding. It Is reported that severe damage was dohe in the surrounding country.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
Why There Was no Ham for Mike.

From Everybody.
 The savory odor of a boiling ham reached the nostrils of an Irishman as he lay on his death bed, and in spite of hls condition, the thought of the unaccustomed delicay made his mouth water. Calling his wife to his bedside he said appealingly: Bridget, acushla, the ham do smell moighty foine. Couldn't ye lit me have just one taste of itr "It's sorrowful I am Moike," re. piled the stricken woman, wiping the tears from her eyes. "l couldn't spare rage of it, for there's no too much of 1t, an ye know, darlin', I'm saving it for the wake."
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
A STATE FAIR.

Arrangements are being com pleted for state fair to be held at Hot Springs. It is announced that:
 Every department has been or ganized and we are now ready to assign the exhibits, concessions, etc. The fair will open on October and close October 10, and the citizens of the entire state are rallying to the support of the enterprise. It will be undoubtedly the greatest event in which the entire state is vitally interested, which has taken place in Arkansas for many years.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
RIGHTLY PUT.

The Kansas City Post referring to the tactics being pursued by Con- gress regarding the way the Beef trust packers have been violating the law and the position they take now in asking the public to "come and see how clean and very proper we are, says:
 'The invitation on the part of the packers to visit the packing houses for the purpose of inquiry and in spection will not satisfy the public. It is not a question of what the packers will do, but rather what they have done, that is interesting the public. A corporation is the same as an individual in the eyes of the law and should receive similar treatment. The facts in this case show that the law has been openly violated, and the facts as they ex- isted prior to the investigation should be thoroughly probed. If all the testimony points to the truth of the commissioners report the offenders should be punished. To give the packers time to clean house and then make an inspection will not satisfy the public and would make the investigation farce.
 "The question that arises from this report is:
 What have the secretary ot agriculture and his subordinates and the 200 inspectors, hired by the government to guard its interests, been doing while such conditions have existed?'
 "Palliations of their conduct or ar attempt to cover up tracks will not satisfy the people. What the pub lie demands is action.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
Army Officer Murdered.

Washington, June 15.-Gen. Wood ;abled from Manila to the war depart ment under Thursdays date as fol- iows: Wednesdays dispatch from rig. Gen. Tasker H. Bliss reports the murder of First Lieut.. Edward c. Bol- ion and citizen n,med Benjamin Christian on the night of June 6 about lo miles south of Davao." Davao IS town situated on the gulf of that name on the south side of the Island of Mindanao about 800 miles from Manila.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
HEARST FOR BRYAN.

William Randolph Hearst, who has been credited with having aspira- tions for the Democratic nomination for president, and who has been re- ported to be opposing Colonel Bryan for that position, is out in favor of that gentleman, but evidently wants him to throw overheard the monopo- ly and boodling elements of the party. Hearst is very vigorous III his denunciation of what might be termed the Cleveland ring of the party, naming certain individuals as political thugs and thieves.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
Bryan Visits Russian Parliament.


 St Petersburg. June 15.-William J. Bryan was an interested spectator of the proceedings in the lower house of parliament Thursday. During the Agrarian debate which was continued throughout the morning session he oc- cupied seat in the diplomatic box as the guest of Ambassador Meyer and during the recess MT. Bryan discussed the situation with some leaders of the house who appeared anxious to express their views to the distin- guished American. Among others MT, Bryan talked with was M. Alladin, leader of the peasant workmen group which Is now denominated the group of toll and is the most radical element In parliament.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
IN NATURES LABORATORY.

ous, over-worked and broken down
 women contains any alcohol entities
 them to a place all by themseiUes.
 They are neither patent medicines nor
 secret ones either, for every bottle of Dr. Pierces world famed medicines leaving the great laboratory at Buffalo, 1 N. Y., has printed upon it's wrapper all the ingredients entering into it's | composition. This is why so many unprejudiced physicians now prescribe them and recommend them to their patients when they would not think of advising the use of secret nostrum. They know what they are composed of, and that the ingredients are those en- dorsed by the most eminent medical authorities of all schools of practice.
 ALL RIGHTS PROTECTED.
 The exact working formula for mak- ing Dr. Pierce's medicines without the use of drop of alcohol and preserving them unimpaired in any climate for any length of time, cost Dr. Pierce and his assistant chemists and pharmacists tedious course of study and experi- ments, extending over several years. With the use of chemically pure glycer- inc, of just the right strength, and with laboratory apparatus and appliances specially invented and designed to carry on the delicate processes employed, Dr. Pierce finally found that all the medici- nal principles residing in the several native medicinal roots could be more perfectly extracted and better preserved from fermentation than If alcohol was employed.
 Besides the glycerine, of itself, pos sesses the property of greatly enhancing the efficacy of the several medicinal agents employed, whereas alcohol is well known to be objectionable in any medicine to be employed in chronic or lingering diseases, where, at best, treat ment must be continued over consid- erable period of time in order to make the cure complete and permanent.
 The exact proportion of the several ingredients used in these medicines as we'll as the aoorking formula and peculiar process, apparatus and appliances employed in their manufacture, are withheld from publicity that Dr. Pierce's proprietary rights may not be infringed and trespassed upon by unprincipled imitators and those who may be pirati- cally inclined.
 LII toNOi VI Gis lCiGC uiCulClliCb ib the frank, confding, open, honest statement of their full composition, giving every ingredient in plain English, without fear of successful criticism and with confidence that the good sense of the afflicted will lead them to appreciate this honorable manner of confiding to them what they are taking into their stomachs when making use of these medicines.
 A litte book of extracts from many standard medical works of all the diff ferent schools of practice, indorsing, in the strongest terms, all the several in- gredients entering into Dr. Pierce's medicines and telling what diseases these most valuable medicinal agents will cure, will be mailed free to any address by Dr. R. V. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y. on receipt of request for same by letter or postal card.
 Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are largely composed of Podophyllin, the concentrated extract of Mandrake root, and they regulate and invigorate stom- ach, liver and bowels.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21

Buried deep in our American forests
 many wears ago, Dr. Pierce found 1
 beautiful, blooming plant the root O
 which possesses wonderfully efficaciou' properties as stomach and genera tonic. also as an alternative or blood purifier and liver invigorator, having an especial affinity for all mucous surfaces mon which 1t exerts a most salutary, soothing and healing influence.
 This sturdy little plant IS known to botanists as Hydrastis Canadensis, but has several local English names, being generally known as Golden Seal. Dr.. Pierce found the root of this common forest plant to possess medicinal prin- ciples of great potency, especially when combined, in just the right proportions, with Qneen's root, Black Cherrybark, Stone root, Mandrake root and Blood root. the properties of each being ex- tracted and preserved in chemically pure glycerine of proper strength.
 This compound Dr. Pierce named his vGolden Medical Discovery" in honor of the sturdy little Golden Seal plant. So little used was the root of th;s plant by the medical profession at that time, that it could be purchased in the open markets for from fifteen cents to twenty cents a pound. The use of many tons of this root every year in Dr. Pierce's two leading medi- cines--for it enters into both uGolden Medical Discovery" and also into Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as one of their most important ingredients caused the price of the root to advance until to-day it commands upwards of . dollar and half pound.
 DR. PrERcE's FAITH.
 Dr. Pierce believes that in our native forests are to be found an abundance of most valuable medicinal plants for the cure of many distressing and most fatal maladies, if we would only seek them out, test them and learn how and for what diseases to use them. Furthermore, he believes that the veg etable kingdom is the one to resort to for the most harmless remedial agents. They act most kindly upon the hu- man system and are eliminated or car ried out of the body by the natural functions without injury, even in cases where 1t is necessary to make protracted use of them in order to experience per manent cures. Dr. Pierce's medicines being purely vegetable, are perfectly harmless. In other words, while they are potent to cure, being purely vege- table in composition and containing no alcohol, they leave no bad effects be- hind. This is not generally true when mineral medicines and those containing large percentages of alcohol are taken into the system and their use protracted over considerable periods of time.
 Many years ago, Dr. Pierce discov- cred that chemically pure glycerine, of proper strength, is better solvent and preservative of the medicinal principles residing in our indigenous, or native, medicinal plants than is alcohol; and, furthermore, that it possesses intrinsic medicinal properties of it's own, being demulcent, nutritive, antiseptic and a most efficient anti-ferment.
 THEY STAND ALONE.
 The fact that neither Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, the great stomach tonic, liver invigorator, heart regulator and blood purifier, nor his ~Favorite Prescription for weak, nerv-
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21

Is it not bordering on 'paternal- ism" for your Uncle Sam to be nosing around the beef trusts pack ing houses to ascertain how the work is being conducted therein and then take measures to cause a change of methods? It isa wonder that the trust magnates do not ask
 by what right does the government attempt to inquire into and regulate the management of private corpor- ations. It begins to look as though
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21

Siloam Springs is to hold it's 26th annual anniversary celebration on June 23, and Mena is to hold its 10th on August Is, F and IS. There is considerable difference in the age, also the size of the two towns, the latter very much in favor of Mena. Siloam, however, is a very nice little town and is hustling for everything in sight.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
Frisco Trains in Collision.

St. Louis, June 15.--A long distance telephone message from Joplin, MO, states that the Frisco passenger train that left St. Louis at S:41 Wednes- day night crashed into freight tram between Wentworth and Pierce City' Mo, Thursday morning, injurins number of persons, several serious ly. It was head-end collision, bo'a trains running at high speed
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21

Here is something that is worth many dollars to every farmer: Sprinkle lime in your stock tank and not particle of scum will form on the water. When the lime loses its strength scum will begin to form, which may be twice during the sea- son, wash out your tank and repeat the dose. It is cheap not only harm less but wholesome, keeps the water sweet and saves the lives of the stock. Montgomery County Times.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
Ruling in Kansas Perjury Case.

Topeka, Kan, June 15.--Judge Me cabe of the court of Topeka Thursday uled in the Smalley perjury case that 10 one but the probate judge, not wen a clerk in the office. can take he affidavit of an application for a marriage license.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21

The law as adopted by Congress now requires the government to pay the expense of inspecting the pack ers' meats. We'll, it makes but little difference as the packers would com pei the people to pay the expense by adding to price of meats.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21

Now watch the other states fall into line and endorse Bryan. The distinguished Nebraskan is still travelling in foreign countries, but his friends will have insured his nomination on his return. Hearst may as well take down his sign and fall into line for Bryan. Arkansas Democrat.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
Chairman shonts at Des moines.

Des Moines. Ia., June 15.-Hon. Theodore P. Shonts, chairman of the sthmian canal commission, arrived Thursday from Washington for the Drake University silver anniversary services. He is the guest of President Hill M Bell, of Drake.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
Death From L.ockiaw

never follows an injury dressed with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Its antiseptiC and healing properties prevent blood poisoning. Charles Oswald, merchant of Rensselaersville, N. r., writes: sIt cured Seth Burch of this place of the ugliest sore on his neck I ever saw ,i Cures Cuts, Wounds, Burns and Sores 25c at Jackson's Drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21

Since state fair association has been organized and state fair is to held at Hot Springs next fall quite a little interest is being manifested toward organizing regular old style county fair for Polk county at
 Mena. This will probably be con sidered and may assume shape later.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21

Judge Benson, the new United States Senator from Kansas recently appointed. is reported to have paid his full railroad fare and for his ticket in the Pullman car on his way from Topeka to Washington. This is not common but is getting to be very popular recently.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
Pierce stili i'm New york.

St. Louis, June 15.-H. Clay Pierce chairman of the board of directors of the Waters-Pierce oil company, whose attorney, John D. Johnson, promised Monday that he would be in St. Louis to appear at the oil hearing Friday was in New York at noon Thursday. He communicated with his St. Louis office by long distance telephona
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
British Officer Killed i'm Egypt.

Cairo. June 15.-Capt. S. c. Bull of the Sixth Qnniskillingl dragons, was killed and four other British officers were badly injured by natives near Tantag Wednesday, The affair ap- pears to be the outcome of the recent pan-Islamic campaign carried on dur. ing the Anglo-Turkish dispute over the Tabah boundary.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21
His Failure.

"The Rev. pr. Droan preached for two hours yesterday, on the subject, After Death What?'" "And-?'
 Well, as he did not succeed ir talking anybody quite to death, we never found out"
 -Watson's Magazine e
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-21

There is no reason why railroad employees should not have passes from the roads for which they work, and there is no reason why sleeping cars should not be declared common carriers and made subject to the authority of the Interstate Com. merce Commission. If the Republi- can leaders refuse to favor the rail
 road employees and do favor tho Pullman Company the country i.