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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-24
PAVING.


CAPITAL CITY vTTRIFIED BRICK s
PAVING CO, 11e W. Eighth st. Mfgrs.
of building. paving and sidewalk brick.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-24

WANTED-AIen to ship, R. r. shops, farm
hands, corn huskers, man and wife for
FARMS hotel clerk, men cooks man and
wife cook Colorado $50 mo-, man and wife
for New Mexico hotels Capital Employ
ment Agcy.. 911 Kansas ave.
experienced canvassers for Topeka for
quick selling article to housewives. Call
Jensen Mfg. Co., 701 East Eighth street,
tomorrow a. m. 10 Il m.
statesmen to sell our choice nursery
stock good wages paid, stock guaranteed
true to name. For terms write the Knight
Nurseries. Lawrence, Kan.
WANTED-A good boy to strip tobacco
H. L. Tromp, S041z Kansas ave.
WANTED-Boyg with bicycles at good
wages. Inquire e21 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-24

over 800 years ago. in the reign of HI
Hung, a bank failed. Hi Hung had the
failure investigated, and to his indigna-
ton found it had been due to reckless
and shady conduct on the part of the di-
rectors and president.
Hi Hung at once issued an edict that
the next time a bank failed the heads Of
It's president and directors were to be cut
or. This edict. which has never been re-
voked has made China banking institt-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-24

WANTED-Laborers for beet sugar fac
tory, Colorado, So 10 day, transportation
advanced. Cap. Emp. Agcy., 81 Kan. ave.
AGENTS to write accident and health in
surance for Bankers Accident Co., of
Des Moines. Call Mr.. Lunger, National
hotel, or write 312 Kansas City Life bldg,
Kansas City, No
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17
A FA|InLeSS BANK TELLER
HIS SHORTAGE WILL AGGREGATE
NiNETY.sEvEN THOUSAND.
Within Twelve Hours Was Arrested
and Held In Default Of Bond
Two Other Arrests.

Birmingham, Ala. - Within IL
II hours Alex. II. Chisholm, paying
teller of the First National bank, was
arrested, charged with the embezzle.
ment of $97, 600 of the banks funds,
given a preliminary hearing before
United States COMMISSIONS X. d.
Watson, put under bond OF $4,000,
and failing to make 1t Is IN the GUS
tody of the United States officials at
one of the principal hotels of the
city.
WI. Sims and c. NJ. Hays, manager
and assistant manager OF a stock
and cotton brokerage houses, were
arrested, charged with aiding and
abettting the embezzlement of ma
tional bank funds. They were also
given a preliminary hearing and sims
bond fixed at $4,000 and Hays at
$4,000. Both furnished bonds.
The shortage at the first national
bank was discovered while Chisholm
was on his annual vacation. The
bank has a large reserve fund on
hand, and 1t was from this that the
amount was taken. Officials decided
to wait and allow Chisholm to return
voluntarily. When he stepped from
the train he was confronted by fed.
eral officials and several directors Of
the bank. He at first stoutly denied
knowledge OF any shortage, but
later, in the presence of the directors,
made a full confession.
w. p. G. Harding, president Of the
First national bank, said that the
bank would not lose the whole
amount, and that the defalcation
would not affect the institution.
1t is said that practically all Of the
money embezzled by Chisholm has
been used in speculation in cotton flu
lures
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17
Grocer Was Getting Even.

"That was tit for tat with a ven.
geance,' said Walter Christie, the au-
tomobilist, apropos Of a quarrel be-
tween two French chauffeurs. 1T re-
minds me of a grocer l used to know
in Paint Rock. This grocer went over
to the jewelers. n day to get a new
crystal put on his watch. The latter
as he fitted and cleaned the crystal
suddenly flushed. He bit his lip and
frowned. His hand trembled SO that
he could hardly 20 IN with his task.
Finally, handing the watch to the gro
Ger. the jeweler said in q restrained
voice: Beg pardon, but didn't l just
see you put a couple OF rings and .
scarfpin In your pocket?"
Sure you did, said the grocer.
boldly. When you come to my place
aren't you always putting things In
your mouth?'"
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17
LINCOLN GETTING READY.
Making Preparations For tho Bryan
Homecoming.

Lincoln, Neb. - Details for the
homecoming or William J. Bryan
have been arranged SO far as possible
at u meeting of the different commit
tees. The welcome home will be on
Wednesday, September s. Mr.. Bryan.
according to the present itinerary.
will not arrive until late in the after
noon of that day, and there will be
no elaborate parade as was intended.
The exercises will take place at the
state capitol grounds, and will be In
the open. Gov. Mickey will deliver
the address of welcome, to which Mr..
Bryan will respond. There will be
other addresses, but present plans do
not contemplate any speakers outside
the state. The reception will occur
in the evening in the capitol building.
followed by night fireworks. The
business and residence parts OF the
city will be deliberately decorated.
and a great crowd Is expected from
this and other states.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17
IAN OLD PAlNrER's IpEAs.s

The autumn season Is coming more
and more to be recognized as Q most
suitable time for housepainting. There
Is no frost deep in the wood to make
trouble for ever the best Job Of paint.
ing, and the general seasoning Of the
summer has put the wood into good
condition In every way. The weather,
moreover, Is more likely to be settled
for the necessary length Of time to
allow all the coats to thoroughly dry, Q
very important precaution. An old
and successful painter said to the
writer the other day: House owners
would get more for their money II they
would allow their painters to take
more time, especially between coats
Instead of allowing barely time for the
surface to get dry enough not to be
'tacky,' several days weeks would
not be too much) should be allowed
80 that the o a might set through
and through. It is in%convenient, Of
course, but, II one would suffer this
slight Inconvenience, It would add two
or three years to the life OF the paint"
All this IL assuming, of course, that
the paint used is the very best to
be had. The purest Of white lead and
the purest Of linseed oil unmixed with
any cheaper Of the cheap mixtures
often known as "White Lead" and oil
which mas been doctored with fish oil
benzine, corn oil or other Of the
adulterants known to the trade are
used. all the precautions Of the skilled
painter are useless to prevent the
cracking and peeling which make
houses unsightly in a year or so and
therefore, make painting bills too fire.
quent and costly. House owner
should have his painter bring the in
gradients to the premises separately
white lead Of some we'll known relia
BILE brand and linseed oil OF equal quail
ity and mix the paint just before ap
plying 1t. Painting need not be ex
pensive and unsatisfactory II the ole
painters suggestions are followed.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17
Iioers Tap Rubber Trees.

Near Perak in the Malay peninsula
is a prosperous rubber factory run by
a long.headed S~cotchman. In order to
obtain the sap from which the rubber
is made 1t is necessary to puncture
the bark Of the trees. Laborers are
scarce In that district, but there are
an abundance Of tigers. There were
not enough men to tap" the trees. Tut
the Scotch proprietor hit on a bril-
liant idea. He knew that tigers are
fond OF valerian. SO he gave orders
that ell the trees should be rubbed
with this stuff. The tigers came up
and caressingly scratched the bark In
the most approved herringbone fash.
ion, after which all that the coolies
had to do was to walk around once q
day and collect the rubber.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17
TRAINS RUN SLOWLY IN SPAIN.
Traveller Must Be Content with
Eighteen Miles an Hour.

Spain does not facilitate the prog.
ress of the traveller. The tourist to
that country must be rich in one thing
which the average American signally
lacks-namely, plenty OF time. In
Spain there Is no staying over a
train" to visit a cathedral or a gallery
The points OF interest are widely scat.
tered and a days journey must not
be considered as any hindrance to an
inspection, however cursory. Of even
one cathedral.
This difficulty in getting about is
due largely to IN execrable train serv.
Ice. The cars in the south of Spain
are old-fashioned; the roadbeds are
so badly made that the trains rock like
a ship in a heavy sea. The engineers
either cannot Of will not drive the en-
glnes at any rate which an American
would recognize as speed. Eighteen
miles an hour is the Spanish idea Of a
lightning express; Is IL regarded as a
working estimate that is good enough
for ordinary purposes.
The Spanish have AL the time
there is." and see no reason why they
should imperil their lives and wreck
their nerves by hurrying anywhere
1t may be noted. however. that II the
trains are slow they are sure. and for
a train to be behind time practically
Is unknown. Women travelling alone
for instance. need not hesitate to take
a train reaching a given point by ter
at night through fear that 1t will moi
arrive until II or afterwsrd. II the
time table announces its arrival fol
ten. that train will enter the station
on the minute.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17
UNCLE SANS SEA FIGHTERS.
President Will Review Strongest v. s.
Fleet Ever Assembled.

Washington, ID. c. Orders for
the formation OF the Atlantic fleet to
be reviewed by President Roosevelt at
Oyster Bay, September 3, have been
issued at the navy department. The
president will be aboard h Mayllow'
or. and the fleet. which he will re-
view will be the strongest, II not the
largest in numbers ever assembled
under the United States flag. 1t Will
consist OF 40 vessels, carrying 1,l79
guns, commanded by Sl2 officers with
1925 men. or the guns, 20 are Is.
inch, 80 Finch, 70 S-inch, IL 7-inch.
l5S G-inch, G6 5-inch. 80 4-inch, and 779
under four inches. The auxiliary and
supply ships will carry in addition to
which is aboard the warships, 7,4OO
tons of coal, $500 ton of provisions
and $50 gallons of water.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17
ANYTHING FOR FILTHY LUcRE
Writers Cynical Justification Of Mean
Piece Of Work.

A certain gifted writer Of whom 1t
was once said that he wouldn't recog-
nize his wife IL he met her on the
street wrote a charming love story
not SO long ago, and it was printed in
a popular magazine. His friends and
all those Of the circle in which the
author moved recognized the story as
an exact and recent transcript from
the life of the writer, involving a very
beautiful young woman, also well
known in the same set. One man,
coming across the author. took him to
task for It.
what in the world did you write
up that affair with Miss Blank for4'
he demanded.
The author looked at him unmoved
and with the same exquisite calm and
clearness that characterized his work.
replied:
Il needed the money"
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17
Biz NEW shoe BUILDING,
Il 10 Dedicated by the w. 1. Douglas
Co. at Brockton.

The dedication a short time ago Of
the new administration and jobbing
house building erected by the w. L.
Douglas Shoe Co. al q part Of its NAM.
moth manufacturing plant at Montello
was marked by the thoroughness and
attention to detail characteristic of the
Hrm In all It's undertakings.
The dedicatory program included
open house from II a. m. to 8 p. m.
with concert by the Mace Gay orches-
ira and the presence Of a Boston
caterer to attend to the wishes Of all.
The building itself afforded a feast
for the eye, especially the Offices,
which are marvels in many ways.
Fifteen thousand invitations were sent
out, including over II 200 to the re-
tail dealers in the United States who
handle the w. l.. Douglas Co. shoes.
the others going to shoe manufacture.
ers and all allied industries in Brock.
ton and vicinity. Mr.. Douglas will BE-
glad to have anybody who is interest.
ed coll and inspect the plant, and
says 1.-THE latch string Is always out"
All departments of the plant were
open for inspection, the three factories
as well as the new building, and Wis
itors were received and escorted
through the industrial maze by ex.
Gov. Douglas, assisted by the heads
Of the various departments.
Under the present system all shoes
are manufactured to order, and GUS
toners sometimes lose sales waiting
for shoes to arrive. With the new
jobbing house they will be enabled to
have their hurry orders shipped the
same day they are received.
The new building Is 260 feet long
and 60 feet wide and two stories in
height. The iobbing department will
occupy the entire lower floor, while the
offices will occupy the second floor.
The jobbing department will carry a
complete stock of mems, boys, youths.
misses and children's shoes, slippers.
rubbers and findings equal to any job
bling house in the country. Buyers are
especially invited to come here to
trade, and every effort possible will be
made to suit their convenience. There
will be a finely appointed sample room
on the second floor. with an Office In
which both telephone and telegraph
will be installed, with operators. both
Western Union and Postal Telegraph
wires to be used. There will also be
arrangements for the receipt and dos
patch of mail.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17

The University of Notre Dame, II an
pears, has some features that can not Be-
duplicated In any other school. 1t il one
OF the old, well-established colleges, with
settled traditions reaching back sixty-fOur
years. with a distinguished stan OF pro-
fessors and excellent library and labora-
tory equipment. Its discipline Is of the
paternal kind-strong without being OPP
pressive; and as it embraces In its scope
the grammar school, high school and coll
lege work, It's appeal Is as broad as 1t II
potent. Perhaps the most remarkable
feature of the famous indian University,
however. IL the fact that II has arrived at
Its present marvellous development ahso-
lutely without endowment. An announce.
ment OF the courses provided at Metre
Dame appears on another page.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17

which usually outshines marital cele-
brations in more advanced countries.
On one side Of the %ponderous, silk
en- tent sits the bride esconsed on a.
cushion laden throne and with a
cushion in front of her on which rests
her hands. The finger nails are pro-
tected with long silver ferrules that
at once suggest the garb Of the wild
Agibes of South Africa, but Moro roy
atty, on the contrary. is far from be-
ing wild. 1t Is rather enlightened In
a great many ways and the pomp and
taste with which they sometimes carry
out their ceremonies Is most attrac.
tive. The hair of the bride, in which
nestles costly diamonds. and pearls
from the Sulu seas, Is dressed In
stylish couture. surmounted with a
floral crown. Around her are seated
ladies of her court. all in gala attire.
who fan her in turns while the Others
dance and kow-tow as the Pandita, or
Mohammedan priest, recites in grave
monosyllables portions Of the Koran
and extoles the groom in his duties
towards his wife.
The groom sits serenely silent on a
pile of cushions about 10 feet away
from the bride, surrounded by his
cabinet and full official suite. After
the Pandita has completed his matri,
monial lecture to the sultan he leads
him with profound solemnity toward
the bride, and causes him to wavo
about her head a long white cloth, re-
peating after the Pandita a number of
vows as he makes each successive
turn of the scarf. This, with a few
other minor formalities. completes tho
ceremony an then the day Is given
over to feasting and merriment. in
which rich and poor alike take part.
According to a belief of the people
which belief Is embodied in the teach
ings of the Koran. the bride must no.
put her feet to the ground for a Ger
tain time after her marriage and wher
she goes into the house of her hus
band, she is carried there by mel
guardian or nearest relative. And Sc
a princess OF the royal blood becomes
a bride in this newly acquired, quaint
and distant land Of ours.
MANILA, p. !.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17
A WINNING START.
4 Perfectly Disested Breakfast Makes
Nerve Force for the Day.

Everything goes wrong II the break.
fast lies in your stomach like a mud
pie. What you a does harm II you
can't digest tit turns to poison.
A bright lady teacher found this to
be true. even Of an ordinary light
breakfast Of eggs and toast. She
says:
1.-TWO years ago I contracted a very
annoying form Of Indigestion. My
stomach was in such a condition that
a simple breakfast Of fruit, toast and
egg gave me great distress.
II was slow to believe that trouble
could come from such q simple diet
but finally had to give 1t up. and
found a great change upon a cup Of
hot Postum and Grape-Nuts with
cream. for my morning meal. For
more than Q year I have held to this
curse and have not suffered except
when injudlciously varying my diet.
II have been a teacher for several
years and find that my easily digested
breakfast means a saving Of nervous
force for the entire day. My gain of
ten pounds in weight also causes me
to want to testify to the value OF
Grape-Nuts.
"Grape.Nuts holds FIRST rank at our
table,"
yame given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek. Mich.
There's q reason" Read the little
book, 1.-THE Road to Wellvillo." IN
pkGs.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17
SHOOK WESTERN INDIANA.
Explosion In Powder Mill Killed .
Man and Shook Things.

Terre Haute, Ind.-Two hun
dred kegs OF powder exploded at .
powder mill in FOntanet, wrecking
The press mill of the powder plant and
instantly killed Frank Hamilton, 70
years old, of Xenia, o. The press mill
In which the explosion occurred was
blown to the ground. causing a loss
of $35, 900. The explosion was felt In
this city and other places In western
Indiana, and was at first thought to
have been an earthquake.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17
Smokers Shown by Handwriting.

Mr.. Saunders, a former schoolmas'
ter, told the British house of lords
committee on juvenile smoking tbs
he could detect smokers by thett
handwriting-that of boys who smoked
being a loose, labby kind. Handwrit-
Ing, he said. was a cinematograph OF
the heart.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17
To Laundsr Hardaneer Embroidery

The popular har0anger embroidery laun.
ders beautifully if one knows just how to
do it. Whether worked in cotton or silk,
do not rub, but dip up and down and
clean. To dry. spread between coarse
towels and roll them up. Iron between
cloths until nearly dry. then press on the
wrong side. ELEANOR r.. PARKER.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17
pementsd Man Injuries Seven o,her'

LACROSSE, Wis. seven men
were seriously injured. two prob
ably fatally, in a shooting and stab
bling ARRAY on a Chicago. Milwaukee
L. st. Paul train at Sparta. Wis. Louis
Felts, who said he lived at Milwaukee,
apparently demented, drew = knife
and attacked the conductor. A strug'
gle followed. during which Louh
Felts. Milwaukee. was shot IL times
and may die. and W. w. Hubbell, VII
lage marshal OF Sparta, stabbed Oh
times.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17

Objects which are usually the OBJ
lects Of our travels by land and By
sea are often overlooked and neg
lscted II they lie under our eyos-
Ptiny the Younger. =
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17

The greatest cause OF worry On
ironing day can be removed by using
Defiance Starch. which will not stick
to the iron. Sold everywhere. 16 o.
lur 1Qc.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17
King Doing Equestrian Stunts.

King Doing Equestrian 9tuhts'
King Edward has taken to eques-
tvian exercise as a e OF keeping
bis weight down. Since the rabbit
hole mishap. which famed him. his
majesty has been unable TO take walk
ing exercise.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-08-17
opera's First Production.

Wagner's opera. die M~eisters!n.
GER" was sung for the first time In
America at the Metropolitan 0psya
house. January 2. 1Sae.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-24
oTHER MARKErs-RY rELEeRApH-

Chicago, April 23.--CATTLE-Recepts. - coo head;
market best steady; others weak 10c lower;
to choice steers S4dS6 25 cows s. 25GS4 50. hefers
81 5as3 So bulls S2 6oq$4 Is calves 81 5@s6 20; stock
ers and feeders 81 T5dS4 80. HOGs-Recepts. Al 600
s sseSi na5s{ I9' lower choice to ITT0e heavy So @
weights, SO 5JaS6 80: choice heavy mixed
Sc CO. packing stock. 50 R5GS6 SO SHEEP-Receipts
5000 head market strong sheep, 50 5dS6 So yearings
$5QS6 25 lambs 81 75dS7 IS
shippers S. s. QS6 CO. 81 350$6 ~. CATTLE
SLOW: fair good shippers 81 25QS5 common 81 .
as.
East Buffalo isori 23-CATTIE- Receipts ! 200 head
fairly active loc lover prime steers 81 25S5 -; ship
COWS S3G$4 90: bulls. 250S4 2 stock4rs aud feeders
50 50dS4 so: stock hsifeTs So 256S2
springers strong 50 higher S2OGSJ5 VEAIS-Fe-
cepts. 22.0oO head, active steady: 81 5C6S5 80
Receipts 1850 head: active ana steady; heavy
and mixed, So so Yorkers. S6 5oQS6 go: pigs 50 75:
Receipts, 2ooo head active, sheep steady, lambs
higher lambs 81 25GST 35; yearngs Sc 20 weth-
er SGqS8 5 ewes s. 50G$5 Is sheep. mixed. $3qS5
clipped lambs $5GS5 So
Kansas CITY April 23 -CATTLB-Recsipts il 900 head
Including L6ee Scutherns; market steady export
s. & Western fed steers S3S5 25 stockers and feeders
S3QS4 75 Southern steers SIS 50GS5 5, cows
So 504S+ native cows g 5GS4 so hefers 81 son
81 bulls. S3GS4 calves. sass HOCS-Receipts. $500
head market op1pC lower. S6 A.. sales
9S6 40 heavy 81 4oqS6 45 packers S6 S0g$6 A. pigs
and lights e lVgS6 80 SHEEP Receipts: 200 head:
market loc higher native lambs, s. 2aS7, Western
lambs s. 25G$1 ewes ana yearinEs s. 50dS6 Western
fed yearlinss S5QS6 y; Western sheep 5O0S6;
sJocksrs and feeders S36S4 20
Toledo. April 2S.--CLOVER SEED. cash and April.
Sc 30, october So 10. T1MoTTIT 81 52, AIsTE S. 2n
New-York tribune., 1906-04-24
BIG DEAL NEAR THE WALDORF
BANKERS CoMPANY BUYS PART OF ARTS CLUB
PROPERTY
aaket Foand for Wes seth ST. Pme-Three Fine D7ceing
Houses Sold

The Bankers Inresting Company. OF which Min
turn Post Collins is president has bought from
the Arts Realty Company No 80 West 3ith ST.
24xsS.9 feet. It adjoins the Thirty-fourth Street
Bank. which occupies No Il. The premises Nos
81 and 80 are occupied by the Arts Club. Collins
q Collins and Chambers d Veillier the bro
kers in the deal The Bankers Investing Com
pany recently sold Ncs. 80 and S5 West oath St
TO oppenheim, Collins & Co.
Parish. Fisher & Co. have sold for Henry S
Wilson the four story dwelling house, lot 15x9S.9
feet. No. 26 West 36th ST. $50 feet west Of
9th ave. to George Nicholas With this purchase
Air. Nicholas has a plot, 45xeS.9 feet He
purchased Nos. p and "a. adjoining the east.
through the same brokers early this month. All
lhree houses viii be converted to business uses.
PPaTish, Fisher q Co; have also sold Nc. % West
S5th ST. 2lX1l feet to John Clafiin, who was rep
resented IN the deal by Albert 3 Ashforth.
Slawson & Hobbs have sold for George n.
Frehn 10 client for occupancy No. 123 West SD
St 2 three story and basement dwelling house
11Xl02.2 feet.
Pease & Gilman have sold for Mrs. A. N Duel
No BIZ West SD St. four story high stoop brown
stone dwelling house. on a lot 20xl022 feet to c.
Grayson Martin.
The five story dwelling house No. West 51st St,
on lot 2oXl005 feet, has been sold. II adjons the
mouse recently bought by William p. Clyde.