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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-06-29
ART OF HIGHER LIVING.
By Rev. Charles E. il


Blessed be the God and Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ.-Eph. l., 3.
The New Testament Is q remarkable
book because of its jubilant tone. From
the beginning to the end the rumpets
are sounding all the way. The mel
who wrote constantly give expression
to exultant and triumphant emotion.
This is the more remarkable because
they were poor and prosecuted and
hated and ostracised and misunder-
stood. But Notwithstanding their lot
was filled with hardships and tribuil-
tons they filled life's music with ma
ior chords. They had mastered the
high and difficult feat of always re-
joiclng
This is an art which muItitudes of
men now alive have not learned. Many
men are morbid and gloomy, not few
groan and whine. Now and then we
find man who can do little but whim-
per and sniffle. Men who fall into this
dol0rous mood excuse themselves by
saying that the times are hopelessly
bad and there is such a monstrous con
dition Of things that every hallelujah
has died out Of their hearts,
The apostles in dark days were able
to rejoice because they did not begin
with the visible but with the invisible,
not with the seen but with the unseen,
not with the temporal but with the
eternal. They saw God at the begin
ming Of all things. They saw him also
at the end. Because they saw The
stream of time flowing from under the
throne Of the Almighty they were not
daunted or demoralized by any of the
forms of wickedness which float like
black bubbles on its surface.
There are men whose eyes see moth
ing but the sordidness and vileness of
humanity, and, seeing nothing more,
they become gloomy and discouraged
Other men see with wide open vision
all the brutishness and corruption but
they are never discounted or rendered
gloomy because they see God. When
men see almighty love planning in the
beginning and almighty love triumph
ant at the ending, they cannot be con-
quered by any temporary darkness that
lies somewhere between.
Confident that there is an eternal
purpose, the apostles are fully persuad-
ed that it is possible for every man to
come into line with this purpose. A
man can grow; he can cooperate with
the eternal. He can pass from less to
more and enlarge the scope and power
of his being. He can increase the
length of his being. He can increase
the length of his patience and extend
the width of his sympthy and lift the
height of his aspiration and add to the
depth of his compassion. Every virtue
can be lifted to higher pitch and ev-
ry grace can be developed into a fresh
intensity and loveliness.
1t was because these men were adj
vancing in the art Of living that they
were rejoicing constantly. The man
whose own soul is advancing has faith
in the progress Of the race. 1t is only
men who are stationary or slipping
backward who lie down and groan over
the degeneracy Of the present and have
no hope for the future
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-06-29

A Cistern His Home.
The spirit Of the cave jewellers is
not dead. This Is shown by the tenn
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-06-29

merely get concessions presents, any immediate
advantage make her husband the of and
husband he would like himself afterwards to be.
Prominent among doctrines in this of strange
gospels that which holds that the Is bound to
contribute the support Of the family by earning money
the does Which is the face of it. contrary
nature 1t is the province Of the to make the
home, Of the to furnish the materials wherewith
it is made. The wife who does her whole duty within
the walls of her home is true helpmeet and while
her loving service be repaid only in love- ALSO
financially we'll worthy of her hire A physician, who
addressed health congress Europe declared
that "a home pursuit for would miracles
in thousands of disease"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-06-29
MARRIAGE MISERY IF WIFE HOLDS PURSE.
By Helen Oidfefd.

During the first year Of married life people
ought to settle the scale Of domestic economy
upon which they propose to live 1t is better
to set this scale below, rather than above, the
mark, since it can be far more easily raised
than lowered. From the first the wife should
be careful to pay her bills every week. The
first few months Of married life are the hey
dey of a wifes power. Let her use 1t not
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09

This is the gist. of an opinion given
to Labor Commissioner w. III. Williams
by G. s. Jelley, special counsel to the
attorney general. The commissioner
discovered that the code changed the
lazy with reference to permits. and so
as it stands. He also asked what effect
the 1905 session law would have
Mr.. Jelley replied that under tho
code, no child under IA can be employed
In factory or workshop at any time,
and no child under 16 can be employed
IN place or occupation dangerous to
life, health or morals. Permits or ex-
cuses may be issued to children under
16, but not under IA.
The code, however, does not take prec-
edence Of the laws of 1905. The ses-
sion laws modify or repeal provisions Of
the code wherever they conflict, and SO
the foregoing provisions are void. Chap
ter 265 OF. the session laws requires at
tendance of children between and IS
during the entire time public, parochia1
or private schools are in session, with
this exception:
Provided however that such child of
children may be excused from such at
tendance for the whole or any part of
such period by the school board or board
of education of the school district or city
in which such parent, guardian or person
having control resides, upon it's being
shown to the satisfaction of such board
90 That such parent, guardian or
other person having control is not able
by reason of poverty to. clothe such child
properly; or (2) that such child's bodily
or mental condition is such as to prevent
his attendance at school or application
to study for the period required; or (3)
that such child is taught at home in such
hroS oh Nf CT, DIV &p,5r
in public schools, subject to- the same
examination as other pupils of such dis
trict or city; or (D that such child has
already acquired the ordinary branches
required by law; or 81 that such child
is actually engaged in some useful occu-
patton, employment or service permitted
by law. saz-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09
LOYAL LEGION HOLDS.
MEETING AND ELECTION

A paper on cat. the Rear in War
Times, by Captain Ezra Farnsworth,
constituted the set literary program
Of the final meet and banquet for
the season Of the Minnesota command
cry :of the Loyal Legion last night at
A meeting, Of the directors was held
at pm The annual election resulted
as follows: Commander, Captain Ches-
ter Goss Higbee, st. Paul; senior vice
commander, Captain Robert Pratt, Min
neapolis; junior vice commander, Cap.
tain William Henry Harries, Caledonia;
recorder, Lieutenant David Lansing
Kingsbury, St. Paul; registrar, Second
Lieutenant Samuel Van Boyer, st. Paul;
treasurer, Assistant Paymaster Thomas
Hunter Dickson, st. Paul; chancellor,
Lieutenant George Washington Fox,
der General Robert Newton Adams,
Minneapolis; council, Captain Lewis
Lorenzo Wheelock, Owatonna; Lieuten-
ant Colonel Josias Ridgate King, ST..
Paul; companions, William Franklin
Webster, Minneapolis; Willis Hall Wit
tum, MD, st. Paul. - 253r
The guests were: John Day Smith,
Levi Longfellow, Rev. G. E. Clarke, J.
F. R. Foss, J.: s. McLain, A. E.. Higbee,
James Pye, w. E. Hale, T. B. Cud-
worth, G. II. Miller, DR.. s. e.. Cobb,
John B.. Sanborn, J. E. Bushnell, AS
sistant Surgeon A. R. Bachman, u. s.
N, Dean Pattee, J. P. Thomson.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09
HOLLAND SCHOOL OPENED
Friends and Patrons Enjoy House
, - Warming Of Young Hosts,

~ 2 10 % y
Holland school was thrown open last
night for inspection by parents and
friends of the pupils and former teach
ers in celebration Of the completion Of
the remodeled building. An exhibit was
made Of the work of the pupils, includ-
ing table Of cooked articles, sloyd
A program was given in which a
double quartet of girls sang several
times. F. B. Chute, chairman of the
building committee of the school board,
made the first address. He was fol-
lowed by W. K. Hicks and Superintend-
ert G. M. Jordan.
DR.. Jordan said that for once the
order OF things was reversed; he was
after the school board, while the board
was usually after him. Miss L.. Kath-
crime Allen, principal Of the school,
read an address in which her advice was
to look for the good and see not evil.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09
BABY INCUBATORS READY
Institution Soon in Shape
for Little Guests.

The infant incubator institute at
Wonderland will be ready to receive
babies this week. Mrs. M. I. Segner,
the matron, arrived yesterday, and the
incubators are being put in shape for
use. Mrs. Segner says: GIVE can be
said to be ready for emergencies cases
now, and shall be glad to hear from
physicians, nurses and others who wish
to arrange for the treatment Of deli.
cate. or immature babies. 7 shall have
a staff Of nurses organized within
few days and the institute can be con-
sidered open from now until the end
Of the season.
The infant incubators last season con.
stituted one Of Wonderland IS most in.
teresting features and the treatment re-
suited in some tests by which life was
preserved under circumstances which
seemed almost hopeless.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09
KNIGHTS IN ST. PAUL
Order That Bears Discoveries Name
Has Annual Meeting.

LIDS ANNUAL MeeC1ng.
The annual meeting, of the Minnesota
council, Knights Of Columbus, was held
yesterday afternoon in st. Paul. Dele
gates were present from eleven coun-
ellis of the state. In the past year two
new councils have been organized and
the state membership increased to
nearly 1000.
Officers were elected as follows: State
deputy, DR.. E. w. Buckley, st. Paul;
state secretary, Thomas B. Hill, Wi
mona; state treasurer, James E. Hick-
ey. Mankato; state advocate, Thomas
h. Quinn; state warden, Andrew J.
Eckstein, New Ulm; state chaplain,
Rev. F. j. Gibbons, st. Paul.
Delegates to the national convention
at New Haven in June were named as
follows: DR.. E. W. Buckley and
Thomas D. O'Brien, ST. Paul. John E.
Barry, St. Paul, and b. w. Fahey, Du-
luth, were elected alternates.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09
REFUSED TO STRIKE
st. Cloud Employees Of Northwestern
Company Stand by Employers.


Officers Of the Northwestern Telephone Elk
change company today made public resolution
which they say was adopted by a majority Of
their employees reporting thru the st. Cloud Of
fee. This action was taken Sunday after the
St. Cloud men had been visited by representa-
tives Of the twin city strikers and the declara-
tioln is said to represent large majority Of the
employees there. The resolution reads:
Resolved, That we, the undersigned EN-
ployees of the Northwestern Telephone Exchange
company, being requested by the local unions Of
|. B. p: w. Nos. % and a., to recognize the
action taken by those locals In calling strike
the action Of said locals as unconstitutional and
in direct violation Of the bylaws and constitu.
tion of said locals, and that we feel in no
was bound by such action Of said locals, and
hereby declare our intention of retaining our
present relations with the Northwestern Tele-
phone Exchange company
General officers Of the company say that
while some of the St.. Cloud men walked out
they are satisfied that the majority will abide
by the sentiment expressed in the resolution.
-.. y - y
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09
SING IN "EI.LJAH"
Minneapolis Artists Secured for Solo
Work at La Crosse.

Three Minneapolis singers will take
part in the La Crosse Choral club IS
production of Elijah tonight in the
La. Crosse theater. Mrs. Alberta Fish
er-Reutell will take the soprano parts;
Miss Mynn Stoddard is the contralto,
and J, Austin Williams is the tenor.
.pletes the quartet.
The choral club has been under the
direction of Alfred Wiley Of Minneapo-
lis this season and Elijah is the
second production. It will be the most
elaborate musical affair given in La
Crosse.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09

Opinion The new code absolute
" prohibits child labor. Permits
from school authorities are not rec
ognized for children under IA.
2. S.-The new code is already
out of date. The child labor ques-
ton is fully covered in chapter 265
of. the laws Of 1905, which super
sedes the code and allows school
boards to issue permits.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09
WOULD Go TO CONGRESS
James II. Madden Of Ashland, Wis.
Said to Ee a Candidate.

MENoMINEE, MICH-James H. Madden for
merly of this city, is candidate for congress
from the Ashland district in northern Wiscon-
SIN. He Is interested In shipping and owns
many large vessels. 1t is said both factions
of the republican party have united on his
candidacy.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09

HASTINGS, MINN.-The new mayor. J.. p
West. made the following appointments: Chief
OF police. Arthur g; Nesbitt; policemen, w. W.
Kay; treasurer, N. b. Gregen: city printer,
a. ]. schaller; official paper. the Democrat;
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09
A sixth Grade.
Agnes H. Carev teacher

Hattie Berauest, president; Amy Hanson Sec
rotary; Ernest Lack, Harry Ross. Ruth Davis.
A 4 Palm. Fred Hume, Oscar seaqpist, John
dred Thomas. Annie Anderson, Bonnie Brin,
George scherven Emily Olson. Louise Candlin,
Louie Paterson; Stena Loytang, Try Carlson.
George Carlson. Esther Swanson. Esther John
son. Minnie Johnson, Amy Paulson, Blume Ber-
man. Ethel Buiss, Gertrude Heinman, Urillie
Isenberg, Eva Woolry. Sarah Steinfeld, Bonnie
Hosenpud, Melvin Olson. Arthur Anderson.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09

Home is not complete without the ever
ready Box Of Cascarets. Ten cents buys
small one at the Corner Drug Store.
r., Be very careful to get the genuine,
made only by the Sterling Remedy Com
pany and never sold in bulk. Every tab
let stamped "CCC.''s ...s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09
THIS COL UNIV
FOR nm KEY
MERCY BA NDS

| 49, '1sN1A.l
citv Ia ~ tha Adams scSnoi n r
BY 20 ~; ,a;,,o - n,sa. 01 nnn LIa.
hLaanteri prln thp i,QDo cnlidren
nave joined the pand, and they are all
deeply interested IN kindness to AMI
mails. sssi. ..55
The badges for the president have
Deen ordered. ihese are TO be given
to each president. -,
secretarv q books. fine names today
;noi,,d q tbnsa If Tho s;yth sauan+h . ~
eighth grades Of Adams school bands.
A Eighth Grade. !,
Jessie, w. Davenport. teacher.
Ruth Olson, president; Evelyn Christopherson,
secretary; Lydia Bonis, Myrtle Paulson, Edwin
Kelley, Helen. ,frear, Charles Bertram; Myrtle
Catherine Hixon, Hazel Mount, Mayme Mahoney,
Henning Thsd In Joseph. Russell Mabelle john
terberg. Donald Brady Tyra Adolphson, Mae A.
Carlson, Harry e onoyer, TEMPLE r. M Young.
Gertrude Hyde, Fred Haverstock, Mabel Kelley,
= Woq Arthur
swanson -, !, :. LII.
-, = = WV
Anna Wright, teacher.
AZ Florence McDonnel, president; Clarence Roe
eel, secTetary; OSCAR hn1udson, william Sharpe,
1 HaIou oonnson, emueli rie' Trace Akensoh,
4a iioh Muesi ST.. ntaian Nelson, motifs onn-
Ste nupas ossinGr, Myllie raulse1 burson
T;oTe Botar SaeA 1.aa Wa' nisne NJ. Dan
@ fhena 81 Soy sas, Etnel Harfls, VIII
Rartba sbat HE ~ bessie herman an
s stad Mona lon Riley; Eleanor Hahn, Luella New
W Westman' c Emma Sole Sole, Lah Youngs Esther
Tennefoss. Daisv Rood God1s PiaG,, bsrtn n
Kiesberr BESSIE Schu1er Ami. sioh1n,, M ave
Christofrerson. Alice Kiaisberp n" e1ooion' Anna
- 81 80 1"'Ss 49, 9%
A Seventh Grade
, s.
~: Ivy 70 ros1ei, Leather:
Carl Myers, president; Wilma Rich1ey secre
tary; Henrietta Jones, Fannie Golubock Rogna
Wilson, Mable Erickson, Austin Liljengren
Margaret Thoedt. Argerine Bergman. Albin Sand
Wager, Ruth Heiman, Ruth petri. Vera Cohen ela
witz, Angus swordager, George Morkert, Alice
To1l.greh Myr5le Friolund Ruth Lndblad, Ellen
{h Iobnse MINIS !g;,.' pl arena van ae we're,
5a .nur 2Ulsoh' Juilus fonlson ETA Anderson,
n Hn " .han' MT Dah!strom, Ed1th Scudder,
Anila 1Aioeis' Alice Duyer' Anna Rosenste1n.
- ..~2~ "A Seuenth Grade
,.s.-o.,p. 49, - - ~ e 'o'
~ .Jnlia TT Vanohanl +aaobar
=, - $500.
rotary; Alfred Anderson, Eddie Anderson. Har-
old Bardin, George Bolinder, Ossie Cohen Ar
thur Cornelius, Clarence Gohlke, Bert e. Grant,
Rolf NJ. Halls, Arthur; Johnson, Louis Hopman,
Frank samson, Joe siner1e. Edwin Treat, Henry nH;
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09

There is no other medicine as safe for
mild as cascarets, the fragrant little Candy
Tablet, that has saved thousands Of families
Rom unhappinsss.
The Nursing Mother even in good health
Bhould always keep her own Bowels Loose,
md her Milk Mildly Purgative by taking
. cascaret at night before going to bed.
!, No other medicine has this remarkable
and valuable quality. Mama takes the
CascSset, Baby gets the Benefit.
Cascarets actlike Strengthening Exercise
on the weak little bowels of the growing
babe, and make them better able to get
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09

LITTLE FALLS, MINI. Congressman Buck.
man has placed his campaign management in
the hands Of J. A. Nichols.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09
ANA! = Don't be frightened

VI IT ANA! Don't be frightened
:KNl but be warnedi ....< -
II " IL Every Mother knows, or
IL ~ should know, that the terrible
Mortality among little children is caused
BY Stomach and Bowel troubles. Collie,
Sour Curd, Cholera lnfantun, Summer
Complaint, Measles, Rashes, Scarlet Fever
even Mumps-have their first cause in
constipation.
The Delicate Tissues ola Baby's Bowels
yill not stand rough treatment. Salts are
90 violent, and Castor oil'will only grease
he passages, but willsno make and keep
hem Clean, Healthy and Strong.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09
A Sixth Grade.

2 1hHIIU ~ IVCLlC1C,T SIc1CHtI.E
Elma Faust. president; Raymond Bertran,,
secretary; Reuben Nelson George Henderson,
Frank skelsey, George Brady, Joseph Anderson,
Max Cohen. Sidney Williams Frank Wagner.
Vernon Bergstrom, Charlie Wagner, Clarence
Bloom, Ashley Miles, Clarence johnson, Ralph
Churchill, Dannie Noonan Henry Haverstock,
Malcolm Graves, Cyril Lamm, Harold L. Derby,
Esther Nelson, Sara Friedman Pauline Kaso.
WITT Esther Smith, Frances Larson Adele
Hjulin. Florence Mahoney,s Lena Anderson, LII
lian Nelson, Fannie Rig1er, Beda Nelson, Mar
jorie Swanson, Malinda Wait, Christella Col
burn, Sara T. Goldstein, Ethel Goudie, Louise
Haverstock, Lille Flow, Vendla Beckman.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09
B Sixth Grade.
Margaret Rowan, teacher.
B Sixth Grade.
Eva W. Woodworth, teacher.

John Sullivan, president: Mauritz Pohlson,
secretary; Paul Wean, Arthur D. Anderson,
Pierre Pier A. soblo francis ogtly Samuel Sachs
son, Alvin Anderson. Arthur RohIen, Charles
Porter Clarence Peterson, Adiel Didriksen,
Frank Chandler, Eric Mundale. Max .Yager.
Leonard sapron, Jesse Ohnstetn, Owe Preus,
Reuben Branstrom. Edgar Phelps, Hugo Nelson,
Willie Higgins, Arthur Anderson, Willie sLobell.
Marshall Nelson, Albin Anderson, Joe sKerrott,
Vernie Malloy, rF's.s'7s.E T = 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09

uncontamin ated we are fortified against dis
ease, and health is assured but any impurity,
humor or poison acts injuriously on the sys-
TEN and affects the general health. Pus-
tu1ar eruptions, pimples, rashes and the
different skin affections show that the blood
is in feverish and diseased condition as a
result of too much acid OF the presence Of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-09

some irritating humor Sores and Ulcers a
blood, and Rheumatism, Catarrh, Scrofula,
blood disorders that continue to grow worse
But all blood diseases are not acquired !;
in the blood andew see this great affection
waxy, pallid appearance, the eyes are often
faint has been in the blood since birth the e
In all blood troubles S. S. S. has proved
title Of sKING OF BLOOD PURIFIERS.n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-21
READY FOR WORK.
Specifications for New Santa Fe
Shops Here.
Provide for Expenditure of Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars.
MONSTER BUILDINGS.
One of the Three Will Be 900
Feet Long.
Another VIII Be 600 Feet in
Length.
MONSTER BUILDINGS.

The specifications for the new build
ings to be erected by the Santa Fe on
the ground recently acquired to the
east and north of the present shops
have been returned from Chicago whore
they We're submitted to the executive
officers of the road and approved. me
magnitude OF the work planned and for
which the contract will be let about the
10th of August may be better appreci-
ated by a comparison with the present
shops which are the largest in the west.
Ihe car erecting and repairing shops
Will be 900 feet in length by 1856 feet In
breadth and will cover between four
and One-half and five acres of ground
while the present machine shops arc
only 800 feet in lenth by $50 IN breadth
The land upon which the new addi-,
ton will be erected cost $135, GOO and the
Improvements Will cost $500 600 more.
The buildings will be of brick and con-
crete with SuperStructure of steel
Three buildings viii be erected the first
the car erecting department which will
be 900 by 1856 feet A building 500 by
16d feet will be used for the construe-
ton of steel cars while a building 300
by 155 feet will be used for a foundry
for the purpose of turning out wheels
and axles.
An addition viii be built to the power
house and its capacity more than dOI-
bled. this move being made necessary
on account of the additional power
which the new shops will require when
competed. MOI less than LOU add
tional men will be employed about the
buildings and it is proba BILE that nearer
1900 viii be employed when the shops
are run to their fullest capacity.
The men employed with their FAM
lies Will increase the population of the
city between five and six thousand at
very low estimate and the. salaries
received by them from the railroad and
expended among the Topeka mer-
chants viii amount to large sum
every month. For some reason the de-
tails of the buildings and the particu-
lars Of the work are being kept. secret
by the officials of the road who will
not make them public until about the
time the contract for their erection is
let.
With the additional buildings to be
constructed and the new departments
to be added the Santa Fe Will have
not only the largest shops in this dis
trict. but the largest in the entire west
ern portion of the country. The work
of securing the land upon which the
new addition Is to be built has been
going on for more than a year past
and no trouble has been experienced.
with the exception of the Webb tract
of nine acres and there is a difference
of 1920 between the value placed o1
the land by the railroad company and
the owners. This money was sub
scribed by the merchants of the city
one dav last week and the arrange
ments have been concluded for its pur-
chase at once though General Manager
Hurley states that the Santa Fe viii
not accept the donation which has
been rendered them by the Topeka
merchants.