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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS CLOVER
This Proved Undoing OF Two Men Who
Landed in Topeka.

The lack of knowledge of farm prod
ucts and in particular the difference
between the appearance of clover. and
milIet seed, caused the arrest of Sam
Mcfarland and John ". Markham this
morning as they were endeavoring to
dispose Of a sack of the former under
the belief that 1t was Tnillet seed.
The two men appeared at the seed
store Of G. E. Hubbard, $40 Kansas av-
enus, this morning shortly after he had
opened his place Of business and in
formed him that they had a sack Of
yellow millet3 seed which they wished
to dispose of and asked him one dollar
q bushel for it. When they appeared
seed and worth about SO a bushel in
stead OF 81. Mr.. Hubbard's suspicious
were Immediately aroused by their ig-
norance and he at once telephoned to
the police station and asked that an
officer be sent to investigate.
Plain ClothesTuan Joe Ross was as
signed on the case and when he arriv-
ed al the store found Mcfarland dick
ering for a slight advance on the price
asked for the seed He stated that ne
lived near Rossville and that he had
secured the seed ito boot" In a horse
trade. His story did not sound good to
Detective Ross and h was taken to the
police station and given the thirty-thiFd
degree IL the sweating process but fail.
ed to make any admissions OF an in
eliminating nature and steadfastly held
to his story tnaE he came INTO posses
sion OF the seed honestly.
In the meantime Detective Pavey had
been busy searching for his partner
who proved to be John ". Markham
as he was soon arrested at the wagon
yard where their team and wagon were
located. He proved the undoing of the
pair and told the complete story and
said that the seed was stolen from 9
house on the Silver Lake road. He
claimed. however. that he was not guilty
Of participating in the crime as he met
his companion coming down the road
carrying the seed and that he just
hauled him to town as an accommoda-
ton.
The catch is an exceptionally coed one
and the man from whom the seed was
stolen wiz probably be notified OF his
less by reading the account OF the cap
ture OF the thieves in this evening s
State Journal The men have been sep
arated and the confession OF the one
will mean the conviction OF the pair
They have been travelling about the
country in an old diiapidated wagon
drawn by a pair Of white horse hides
stretched over two stacks Of bones and
preying upon the communities through
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
LOCAL MENTION.

A. x. Van Hook has been granted a
building permit for the erection of
residence costing $4,000 at 127 Clay
street.
The Jackson Walker Coal company
viii build an addition to their coal
yards to cost $500. The yards are To-
Gated on Washington street.
T. F. Carver, appearing for Chas. H.
Hapgood, asked Judge Pollock OF the
United States district court this morn
ing for an order appealing from the
confirmation OF the sale of properties
/ held by the Devlin trustees HapgoOd
has a judgment against John J. Berry
q creditor of the Devlin estate, and an
effort is being made to realize in con-
/ sequence. Judge Pollock overruled
/ Garver's motion.
A hearing will be had before Judge
/ Pollock Monday afternoon by attor-
neys for the Devlin trustees to force
/ Trustee Wood of the Marceline coal
/ the COMPANY
Major E. r. Scott. a noted lecturer,
viii give an address on s'Our Country
and Its Homes at the Presbyterian
/ church in Oakland Sunday evening.
Mrs. Frank Hendricks, who was Ia
( ken to Christ hospital for a second OPP
/ GRAFTON for the amputation of one OF
her legs, has returned to her home, af-
I ter being In the hospital five days, and
/ is rapidly recovering from tbs operation.
/ Mrs Hendricks leg was amputated
1 about a year agJ, but the operation was
! not successful and did not heal, and g
I seeCF cperatlcTl was necessary
Another bonfire which got from
under control this afternoon called
the fire department to 1912 Buchanan
street at 1920 this afternoon. There
was no damage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
FIrst Mormon Temnle.

The first shrine of Mormonisn IS
still standing at Kirkland, O. If the
occupants of the little cemetery near it
could rise, they would tell how many
fevered zealot gave his lands, his home
and his ali to provide funds for the
building of the temple.
It was in 1880 that Smith appeared
II Kirkland, and with his coming there
was a social revolution the like of
which Ohio had never Witnessed Hus-
bands left their wives and children,
mothers deserted their homes and ba-
bies were placed in the poorhouse. The
end came when Joseph Smith was
compelled to fee the state of Ohio. The
temple was all that was left behind.
"A Store House OF the Lord" as
Smith called 1t, was begun in 1881 and
by 1884 was completed. It's Rounda-
ton was laid on seven small ridges, or
hills, in imitation of the Rome OF old.
The dimensions were about SO by 1875
feet. The stone walls are two feet in
thickness.
The temple stands today about as it
was when built. On the first floor is
the main audience-room, filed with
walnut benches surrounded by a high
railing. The doors to the pews have
locks or catches, SO that when closed
whoever is speaking Is reasonably sure
OF holding his audience.
At each end of the room a series of
elevated thrones, one rising above the
other. marks the position during wor-
ship used by the dignitaries of Joseph
Smiths reign. Rows OF hooks in the
ceiling show how the curtains which
were once used were arranged TO di-
vide the floor into four apartments
The floor above is bare and desc
late-looking. About sixty chairs placed
here indicate that II Is used as a sort of
lecture hall. but in the days Of Smith
curtains divided this apartment just as
below.
Rollers fastened to the ceiling OF this
second floor, together with a system of
pulleys enabled the operator to raise
or lower the curtains of both first and
second floors at the same time. In the
third story several partitions running
north and south make a number of
separate chambers.
The Reorganized Church Of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day. Saints the body
which worships in this temple now.
tries to follow literally the Book OF
Mormon which, be It known. prohibits
polygamy. The doctrine Of plural
wives was one of Smiths revelations. =
Yet this sect defles Joseph Smith, poly
gamy and all.=Ohio Magazine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27

He was a member Of nearly all of the
Masonic bodies in Topeka and has been
tyler Of the local lodges for the past
y years and as such has been the in
structor of all of the younger AIasons as
well as many of the older members of
the order His record as a Mason dates
back SO far that there are but few Of
even the older members of the Masonic
bodies who know of his early history.
He was 3 descendent of old Scotch an
eestry and came to America with his
parents when but a small boy and came
to Topeka probably a half century ago
and identified to the local Masonic lodge
from his parent lodge in New Y ork state
he has been a member of the Masonic
order for fifty-one years and for the
past tWenty-six years has acted as ty-
Ter and instructor at the Masonic tenn
pie on Jackson street.
One OF the great events in the social
life of Uncle Robert was the celebra-
ton Of his golden wedding in the Ma
sonic todge rooms a NUMBER OF years
ago which was one Ofthe events Of the
season and made much OF by the mem
bers OF the order in this city. He has
been employed by the different orders of
the city as care-taker of their quarters
as far back the Oldest members of
the Masonic fraternities can recall. as he
was In the same position when most Of
them became identified with the work.
He has had charge of all of the ban
quets which have been served during the
memory Of the oldest members and the
fame of Uncle Roberts" coffee served
on these occasions has spread beyond the
bounds OF the state. At the time OF the
celebration Of his golden wedding he was
presented with a past masters jewel
which he cherished with great pride His
figure has been a familiar one about the
Masonic building for years as well as on
the streets Of the city where he was
known to the members of his order and
the citizens alike as Uncle Robert
For years he was accompanied in his
stroils about the city as well as to and
from his home by big black dog which
he had ehristened Scion and the two were
lnseparable up to a Few years ago when
it became necessary TO chloroform, the
dog account OF h1a advanced
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27

persons elected. But il Is apparent that
under the Paragraph next to the last
quoted above, such is no longer the law.
Under the law as there stated. Ryan IS
a candidate against Cooper Ryker
against Mcmillan and Kanavel against
Humphrey The language Of the law
can not reasonably be construed to
mean anything else, and therefore by
virtue Of the last provisions above quo
ted. Y the voter makes a mark oppo-
site the name of both Kanavel and
humphrey, his ballot will not be count
ed for either, although it VIII not there
by be otherwise invalidated. It there
fore appears that under the law as
amended in 1905, and upon the ballots
as nominated, certified and printed for
this year, kanaveI and Humphrey are
candidates against each other and it is
impossible for any elector to vote for
both.
1t has been suggested in conference
that your friend besides voting for
Kanavel might also vote effectually for
humphrey by writing his name in the
blank column opposite the name Of
Ryan. This would not accomplish the
purpose intended, because it could not
be counted as a vote for Humphrey for
the Office for which he was nominated;
but could be counted only as a scatter
ing vote against Ryan.
Respectfully yours.
&C. c. COLEMAN,
Attorney General.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
srAUFFER ISN'T AFRAID.
Kansas Man Who Makes Milwaukee
Brewers Take Notice.

Rev. Henry Stauffer, pastor of the
Hanover Street Congregational church
Of Milwaukee, is in Topeka today on
his way to Reno county where he owns
a big farm. Mr.. Stauffer formerly liv
ed at Sterling, Kan.
Mr.. Stauffer is one OF the leading
temperance men in Milwaukee. He
does not hesitate to make an open
fight on the big brewing interests, and
he is the man who put temperance
amendment on the well known Mil
waukee slogan. and made it read: 1.-THE
beer that made Milwaukee infamous"
He says that the saloon men of Mil
waukee have threatened to lynch him,
but he proposes to keep up his fight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
STANDARD WINS.
Attorney General Ellis of Ohio Loses
Oil Trust Suit.

Columbus. O., Oct. 27.-Attorney
General Ellis was defeated today In
his fight against the oil trust in de-
cision handed down by Judge Dillon
in the common pleas court. The
Manhattan OIL company, which is I'M
derstood to be a part of the Standard
Oil company, was sued by the attor-
ney. general for fines amounting to
1910, 900. this method being taken in
stead of trying to Gust the company
from the state. The state claimed the
above amount under the Willis law
The corporation admitted that it had
not paid the tax, but claimed It was
exempt The case came UP for set
Element on motion for judgment and
was decided against the attorney gem
eraI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
THE SWlTCHMEN LOSE.
Refused Increase of Wages Asked and
S-H0ur Day.

Chicago. Oct. 27-The railways today
refused the demands Of the Switchmen' 5
union for an eight hour day and an in
crease in wages. An Increase of two
cents an hour, already offered the
switchmen was repeated. but the men
We're told that this would be all that
could be obtained.
The refusal also applies to ali other
organizations Of railway employees who
seek more wages The switchmen will
meet here tonight, but there will be no
strike action until referendum vote has
been taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27

the vote on the shoulders of the new
election law.
Reese Van SAINT. chairman of the
county central committee of the Re
publican party, stated last evening that
he was confident that most of the Re-
publican vote is properly registered.
The last man to register was DR.. r.
o. Rhodes who got in just by a frac-
ton of a minute before the clock struck
10. David Harris of 918 West Rail-
road street, colored. is the Oldest voter
to be registering, laying claim to an
age of 118 years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
CIlnrIea Hodsnn NIarrIed.

The marriage Of Miss Julia Coyne.
daughter of John Coyne, to Mr.. Chas.
Hodson, which occurred in Chicago,
October II, has just been announced.
Mr. and Mrs. Hodson have returned
from their welding trip, and will be at
home in Topeka. Mr.. HodsOn is chief
clerk in Mr.. Rowley's drug store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
"UNCLE ROBERT" DEAD:
Veteran Mason Passes Away Early
This Morning.

Uncle Robert Edwards, one Of the old
est II not the oldest Mason in the state.
died at his home. $50 Western avenue,
this morning at the age Of IS years of a
number Of complications incident to his
advanced years. Though one Of the best
known Masons of the state it Is proba-
bic that less than half of his friends
and acquainfances knew him BY any
other than the name, Uncle Robert ,"
for he has been SO known for more than
a quarter of a century BY all.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27

which they have passed. They claim
Missouri as their home snd their des-
tination Just anywhere" though they
will N all Probabilities locate In Shawnee
county for a term Of months at the
least even f they should escape a sem
tence to Leavenworth on q charge Of
grand larceny.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27

Members of the Topeka Orphans As
sociation:
You are requested to be present at q
special meeting at the home, 3 o'clock
D. m, Monday, October % Do not
fail. Business Of importance.
HATTIE HEBBs Sec.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
DEATH ROLLCREEPS UP.
Casualties at Kansas City Fire Assum-
ing Terrible Proportions


Kansas City, No, Oct. 27.-Four adj
ditional bodies were removed this fore
noon from the ruins Of the chamber of
commerce building in Kansas City,
kan, making the total known dead to
date twelve. -Four persons are still
missing.
The bodies removed today were
identified as those of:
Mrs. Mary e. Brigham, aged IS
years.
Amos Brigham. aged Is.
Leota Brigham, aged II.
Robert Burton, aged IS, stone
mason.
. The bodies of Mrs. Brigham and her
two children were found close togeth-
er. They were not badly disfigured.
The bodies We're located by w. H. AL
lison. Mrs. BriEman's brother. who aid
ed the fremen in the search of the
ruins. The Brigmans lived on the
fourth floor of the building. Mrs. Brig
man came here from St. Joseph, No.
two months ago with her children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
DEATHS am FUNERALS.

The funeral Of Mrs Harriet DARLING
who died Friday at the home OF her
daughter. Mrs. Mummaugh. at 1917 East
Sixth street, VIII be held Sunday after
noon at 200 at the residence OF Mrs.
Mummaugh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27

versity OF Chicago, the University of
Michigan and other universities and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27

sENATOR JOSEPH W. BAILEY OF TEXAS AND HIS FIGHT
FOR REELECTION
ENATOR
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-28
PROTESTS ALREADY BEING MADE
AGAINST PROVISION IN Ao.
RicuLTuRAL BILL.
PRESIDENT FAyORs THE AMENDMENT
LETS AMERICAN AS WELL AS FOR
EIGNER KNOW WHAT HE ).
is PURCHASING.

Washington, May 2S-President
Roosevelt has received indirectly pro-
tests against the Incorporation of the
amendment Of Senator Beveridge of
Indiana to the agricultural appropria.
ton bill providing for a rigid inspec.
tion of meats for domestic use. Sen
ator Beveridge had talk with the
president about the provision. The
amendment provides for two inspec-
tions OF the meat, both on the hoof
and after slaughter The latter will
determine absolutely the quality of
the meat. Senator Beveridge, discuss.
ing the amendment, said:
1t simply provides that the Amer.
ican shall know that he is getting as
good meat as the foreigner, who is
well protected under the inspection
laws +.
President Roosevelt is understood
to be favorable to the amendment
The expectation is that the amend
ment will be passed by the conferees
of the. two branches of congress and
will remain in the bill
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-28
JAPs IN COMPLETE CONTROL.
Discriminate Against Foreign Mer.
chants in Manchuria.

chants in Manchuria.
Washington, May 28.-Eastern mail
brings news of friction between the
English merchants and the Japanese
officials resulting from the difficulty
experienced by the former in obtain
ing access to the markets of Man
churia. 1t is charged that the Japa-
nese seized the opportunity afforded
by their military occupancy Of the
country to concentrate all of the trade
in the hands of their own merchants
and that not only is the country glut-
ted with goods brought in by the Japa.
nese to point that makes tt prac-
tfcally impossible to find openings for
European goods, but through their
control of the transportation routes in
Manchulia and Korea the Japanese
officials are able to discriminate
against traders of other nationalities.
In one place the Chinese themselves
complain that the Japanese have built
a bridge across one of the principal
streams SO low that it can no longer
be used by the Chinese boats, with the
result that the traffic is diverted en-.
tirely to the japanese owned rail
roads. s~-..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-28


Ine wheat crop OF the Punjab sec,
tion of India for this year has broken
all records, being 100000 tons in ex-
cess of the previous best crop.
Much opposition has developed in
the senate committee on privileges
and elections to voting at this session
on the question of unseating Senator
SmOot of Utah.
Henrik Ibsen, who died at Chris
tiania May rs, will be given a state
funeral, a motion to that effect hav-
ing been unanimously approved by
the Norwegian parliament.
So far ten states have declined the
invitation sent out by Assistant Secre-
tary of War Oliver to send some of
their national guard organizations into
camp with the regular troops this
1!!y,; mgr
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-28
PRESENTS HIS CREDENTIALS.
Ambassador Wright Received by Jap
anese Emperor.


Ambassador Wright Received by Jap
anese Emperor.
Toxic, May s-Ambassador Luke
e. Wright, accompanied by the mem
bers of the American embassy and the
ladies of the party, proceeded to the
palace during the day to present his
credentials to the emperor. The court
master of the ceremonies went to the
embassy to convey the ambassador to
the palace in an imperial carriage and
astroop of imperial lancers acted as a
guard of honor. This brilliant process
sion reached the palace through the
main gate, which is reserved for their
majesties and the princes of the inn
speriaI house and for visitors arriving
and departing on state occasions.
1t is reported that the emperor was
most cordial in his reception of the
ambassador and his suite, who after.
wards were received In audience by
the empress.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-28
Strike in Full Swing.

Odessa, May 28-The strike in the
harbor here is in full swing and the
Inhabitants of the city ere greatly ex..
cited owing to fears of a conflict The
Black Hundreds are attempting to in
cite the people to attack the Jews.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-28
MuSlinU

MuSllnUnuGrWedrl
Our Muslin Underweer line COM
pares favorably with the bestscarried
in the city both in variety and.
prices. -@a
Gowns trimmed with embroidered
eacS e@dds and to'ks' 45C.
eovn eo elegantly al trimmed soc
Gns Gn9hs lot sRlendid'y a{ made SOC
Corset Covers neatly made 10o
embroidered edge, each AVO
One lot embroidered edge lOn
beading, extra full ;. 1OO
One lot handsomely trimmed Cor
set Covers in wide lace and 07o
insertion, at :. ~ "
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-28

Colored cambric and white lawn
waists, one lot worth up to TQo|
$l.oo. now 400
One lot imported baptiste and dot
ted Swiss fast colOrs and AOo
white, worth $3.50 now. CCC|
One lot best quality wash silk waists
embroidered, elegantly trimmed with
la lace jGSsrtGn; Se tic 'i;s worth "s7a up $239
20 Percent Discount on the
balance of our beautiful line with a
shipment just received from New
York Of the very newest creations
in Lace Waists, Wash Waists, Taf-
feta and Batiste Waists.
Exceptional values in Wash Shirt
Waist Suits from
$l.25 to $500
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-28
Drawers

Drawers in the largest variety from
l9c, 29c, SOC, 4Sc to ,S33 S3
A special selection in beautiful
.Pettleoats at equally low prices.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-28
Lace Curtains

The best opportunity to buy your
lace curtains for the spring at big
saving-I1arge stock to choose from.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-28
Hose

We are overstocked in that line
will, therefore, throw our whole
stock on the sale table at 20 Per-
Cent Discount from our former
low prices.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-28
Three Days Of Wonderful Bargains at Berman
Emnnrilm &atnrdau Mnndau and rnocdau
May 26th, 28th and 29th.

The most remarkable sale the history Of Bemidi right the height Of
the filled with the highest grade date mercan
disc You choose from the best lowest prices just
right time when this GREAT SAVING will you the good
high standard merchandise together with the splendid variety
all need the best assorted stock Waists Skirts Suits
Coats Dry Goods Muslin Underwear Hosiery aces Embrodees ]
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1906-07-26

Mr.. Carlton Littlefield. who is en-
ployed at the Portland Company.
spent Saturday afternoon and Sun
day with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A.
r. Littlefield.
Mr.. Eben E. Bates has Just had a
one and one-half power motor put in
his boat. She was put In commission
last week and Mr.. Bates is ready now
TO scour the bay for pleasure or
profit.
Mrs. Carol Curt left for Rock
land Friday, being called there sud-
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1906-07-26
jeremiah Hamilton was related

John A, and Benjamin. He owned
considerable property on the island
and lived here for years being loved
and respected by all who knew him.
His brothers John A. and BENJAMIN
attended the funeral, which was held
from his late residence in Rockland
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. r. Pennington Sinkinson of the
New York Edison Co.'S. construction
department, arrived Sunday for two
weeks at his fathers home here. His
brother. Mr.. James O., returned Sun
day, leaving his wife, two children
and maid here to remain through Au-
gust.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1906-07-26

that Casco Bay air is wholesome
The Camp is under the management
OF ID. B. Macmillan, Capt. Alfred Mayo
and Clifton A. Towle with George
Moses of North Gorham.
Mr.. G. H. d. L'Amoureux, principal
OF Traipe Academy, Kittery, Maine,
has been the guest of Professor w.
n. Donovan for a week.
The Misses Bakerman, daughters of
Rev. DR.. Bakerman of Chelsea, Mass.
who have been visiting their sister.
Mrs. w. n. Donovan, have gone to
their summer home at Lake Winnie
pesaukee, y. II.
LOSS OF SCHOONER
HARD ON OWNERS.
Continued from first PageD
he saw a big ship coming out of the
fog ahnnf Inn dc