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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14
BIG new BUILDING.
Gunford Dudley Plans One for KistIer-
Metzler Company.

"A new business block, two stories in
height, with frontage of so feet, Will
probably be built by Guilford Dudley,
ir., at the southwest corner of Second
and Kansas avenue for Kistler- AIetzler
Wholesale Grocery company.
The Kistler- Merzler company is one
of the newer wholesale grocery houses
in the middle west. 1t has, however,
enjoyed a very rapid growth and is one
Of the largest of the local wholesale
grocery firms Al present the firm is
located at 232-234 Kansas avenue but
the facilities at Its present location are
not adequate for the demands Of the
firm
The new building contemplated will
have dimensions OF so by $50 feet
THE plans have not been fully de-
vel0ped yet" said GuilfOrd Dudley.
THE building if built, VIII have two
floors and a basement; this is the kind
Of building that the Kistler- tzler
company wants. There is some difficult
ty however. over the matter of securing
q railroad switch in the rear OF the
building.
The Foster Humane society appointed
a building committee consisting of Mrs.
Aelf Klingenberg, "A. B. QuintOn and G..
o. Knowles at a meeting OF the society
at the Copeland last evening. The So
ciety has a lot close to Ninth and Kan
5dS avenue across the street llOLI llAE
Copeland hotel, and also about 81 900 in
cash. we VIII have to raise consider
ably more. than that amount though for
the building said Jesse ShaW Of the
society. An offer to rent a portion of
the building has already been made and
there would be no difficulty in renting
out the whole building. We hope to
build some time during the year The
funds which we hav now on hand will
help to get things started. With the
rent which would accrue the society
would have a constant source Of income.
one room would probably be set aside
for the directors of the society. In time
we hope to have some one constantly
at the rooms Of the society to look after
the work of the organization"
j. w. O'Neill, who was recently elect
ed president of the society, resigned ow-
ing to the pressure of other business.
The vacancy viii be filled at the next
meeting Of the orga nization, February
o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14
ARRESTED FOR FORGERY.
Harry Rollins, Prize Fighter, Passed a
Bad Check.

Harry Rollins, an ex-employe of the
Star theater was arrested this morn
ing on a charge of forgery by Ser
geant Voiles.
Rollins passed a bogus $3.50 check
on a clerk at Augustus clothing store
yesterday and wore away a Sc suit of
clothes. He admits the forgery and
makes no excuse except that he
thought the check was so bum that
no one would be fool enough to take it,
and he was just experimenting. When
the clerk bit so easily, he didn't want
to back out. so he took the clothes.
Rollins is the alleged prize fighter.
who was defeated by Jesse James in
one of the preliminary bouts at the
time of the McCormick-Jo hnson fight
at the Grand last week. He was en-
tered in the glove contest as kid Han
lon, of Butte"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14
COLONEL H. G. ToLER DEAD.
Wen known Wichita Man, Once
Wealthy, Dies Poor.

Wichita. Kan, Feb. 14-Colonel H.
G. Toler, in his day one of the best
known turfmen in the west. died at St
Francis hospital this morning at the
age of so years.
Colonel Toler came here before the
boom a wealthy man. He died poor.
At one time he owned the finest stock
farm in the west. 1t was located where
the present town of Tolerville now
stands. There he raised many fast
horses. chief among which were John
r. Gentry. Theodore Sheldon, Sallie
Toler. Ashen Wilkes and Marquis. He
was forced to sell all in the crash that
followed the boom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14
MAY FIX IT UP.
Talk of Compromising Suit With Dew
lin Trustees.

An array of legal talent such has
been seldom seen here will be arrayed
by the creditors and depositors of the
defunct First National bank against
the trustees OF the Devlin estate in
their effort to secure the $500, 900
worth of real estate which was as
signed by c. ]. Devlin shortly after
the bank failed to the First National
to cover loans made on his paper.
Some Of the attorneys who viii fig
ure in the proceedings for the defend
ant are Mulvane and Gault and J. d.
Mcfarland who are attorneys for the
receiver, Judge Oldham of the legal
department of the comptroller of the
currency, Judge Dunlap. Eugene Ha-
gan, Gleed, Ware and Gleed
We hope to reach some adjudica-
ton of this case without fighting it all
out in the courts" said Sam Radges
speaking for the deDositors' commit
tee I'VE hope if it is possible to do
so to effect a compromise. The sooner
we can reach a settlement of the suit
without tieiug it up in long and tangle-
some as we'll as costly legal proceedings
the better for US concerned.
All that we are concerned about is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14
COLoNIsT TRAVEL HEAVY.
One Way Rates to California Go Into
Eject Tomorrow.

Beginning tomorrow and continuing
until April Z special coIonists rates at
an unusually low figure from points in
the central west to California will be
in effect on the transcontinental lines
and because of these rates the travel
promises to be unusually heavy AS
an evidence Of how heavy it will be so
many extra tourist cars have had to be
engaged by the AtchisOn, Topeka &
santa Fe for the first three or four days
that the rates are in effect that it viii
be necessary to run all Of their through
train from Chicago in two or more sec
lions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14
SUES AN AUTO OWNER.
scared junction City Woman's Mules,
Causing a Runway.

Junction city. Feb. 14.-Mrs. H. B.
Dawson. living about a mile northeast
Of the CITY. has Just filed a suit here in
district court in which she asks for
81 600 damages from Clyde Moses be-
cause of injuries received last summer
in an accident which she claims was
caused by Mr.. Moses automobile
soaring a couple of mules which she
was leading The accident occurred on
Fourth and Washington. Mrs Dawson
was riding in a buggy and when her
mules became frigh tened she was pull
ed out of the buggy She was bruised
and had three ribs broken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14
PARTY BREAKS UP.
AIr. Council Returns from Inspection
of Santa he Lines.

j. NJ. Cornell, general passenger
agent OF the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe who was one of the party
of officials who left last week on
tour of inspection of the Southern
Kansas division and the lines in Okla
homa, returned last night from Pur-
cell. 7. T., where the party broke up.
George T. Nicholson, third vice presi-
dent of the company, and a couple of
other officials. continued on towards
Galveston. where Mr.. Nicholson will
meet J. w. Kendrick, the second vice
president, who has been on a trip
through the southwest. James E.
Hurley. general manager. and others
started on q short trip further west.
It is expected that they viii return
to Topeka either late, tonight or to-
morrow.
I'VE found conditions along the
road in generally excellent condi-
ton said Mr.. Council today in speak
ing of the trip. Business is being
handled in good shapeY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14
REV. D. SMITH CALLS.
COIored Pastor Wants Candidates to Be
at His Church Tonight.

d. Smith, colored pastor of the Asbury
NJ. z. church, issues a very cordial and
pressing invitation to the county candi-
dates to attend a meeting at his church
tonight
The invitation follows:
"A1l the candidates for county offices
are cordially invited to be present at the
politicians I~eating at the Asbury NJ.
E church, S37 Van Buren, street, North
Topeka, Thursday evening at 8 o'clock.
A large crowd of the voters is expected.
each candidate can have some one rep
resent them if they desire. Charley
jones, chairman; D. Smith. pastor"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

to see that the bank pays out and if we
can secure a compromise which will
insure that we will let it go The de-
positors committee is engaged now in
connection with this suit.
4 expect to go to Washington be
fore long to talk over with the comp
troller a number of matters in connec-
ton with the bank which have engaged
my attention. I expect Judge Oldham
of the department here shortly who
viii take UP with this suit which has
been brought by the Devlin trustees
and number Of other matters
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14
Petents for Kansans.

washington, FEB. 4-Thcse western
patents have been issued;
Kansas Henry L. Akers, Cherryvale,
mailing catcher and deliverer; David L.
Baugher. Paola. well drilling machine;
John Becker. Wichita. door holder; Lew
is W. Benson, Wichita, tire tightener:
Lewis NJ. Pratt and z. H Van Malta,
Relleville. molding machine: Otis Rob
erts winfield. amusement apparatus.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14
LOCKED HIMSELF OUT.
Governor Hoch just Missed Having to
Go Home Bareheaded.

Governor Hoch came near having to
go home from the state house barehead-
ed Tuesday. He went out Of his Office
to have a chat with John Royee IN the
latter's Office. Instead of taking his
keys with him, he left them in his desk
When his conference with Mr.. Royce
was ended, everybody had-left the gov
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14
sLEEPERs TEAR FROM TRAIN.
Crash Into Box Car, But None of the
Passengers Injured

st. Louis, Feb. 14.-While coming
into St Louis at forty miles an hour
this morning two sleepers on q Frisco
train took siding, tore loose from the
train and crashed into a box car load
ed with terra Gotta The passengers
were hurled pellmell, but none were
hurt beyond receiving bruises Charles
Lewis, negro porter, was badly in
iured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14
UNION PACIFIC DIVIDEND.
Directors Declare One of 3 Per Cent.
on Common Stock.

New York. Feb. 1.-THE directors
of the Union Pacific railroad company
declared today a semi-annual dividend
of 3 per cent. on the company's com
mon stock. This is. an Increase Of
one-half of 1 per cent, as compared
with the last semi-annual declaration.
The regular semi-annual dividend of
? per cent. was declared on the pre-
ferred stock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

The undersigned entered the race
for register of deeds for Shawnee coun-
ty of his own notion and hopes to re-
ceive the support of the voters on his
worth as a citizen and taxpayer, only.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14
For Breakfast
Luncheon
or Tee

A few small biscuits easily made with
Royal Baking Powder. Make them
small-as small round as napkin ring.
Mix and bake just before the meal.
Serve hot.
Nothing better for light dessert
than these little hot biscuits with butter
and honey, marmalade or jam.
You must use Royal Baking Powder
to get them right.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

Some say. however. that she is not
getting ready to marry her ex-hus-
band. but a Kansas City man. and the
fact that she is going to the trouble
of preparing a trousseau lends color
to this These wise ones also insist
that the eX-husband will marry a
western young woman this spring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

A girl named her dog for one of her
men friends and he ran away and staid
out all night. She changed his name,
but he is still a rounder. proving that
the rotary habits of his first namesake
had nothing to do with it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

A Topeka girl has so much faith in
the pugi1istic proWess of her bull terrier
that when he engages in a fight her
screams of terror are not for him but
for his adversary, no matter If the ad-
versary is twice as big as he.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

If elected he will do everything pos
sible to fill and conduct the Office. as it
should be. in an honest and business
like manner. ARCHIE BAIRD,
Candidate for Register of Deeds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

Another rumor: A Topeka girl is en-
gagged to an out of town widower wit
three or four children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

Costume weddings are going to be
popular in Topeka this spring. One
of the brides is thinking of a Watteau
shepherdess procession; another will
have her maids dress in Empire
mode and a third is considering
copying Gainsborough pictures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

An heiress from a southern Kansas
town will visit in Topeka this week and
the fact that one of the fellows claims
he saw her first viii probably not keep
any of the others away.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

A skating rink habitue noted for his
Indifference to the admiration and in
terest he excftes among the girls. re-
ceived six duplicate valentines today
from as many love lorn maidens-the
design, skaters on a frozen heart
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

ernor's office and locked the doors be-
hind them. The governor was locked
out and his hat was locked in
First there was a search for some
janitOr with a key. but the janitors had
all gone to dinner. cap" Collins, the
custodian had also vanished. John Royce
commenced to browse around his office
and other places for a stray hat Of some
description
Then Harry Finley, of the banE-~-s.l-
nissioner's office came to the rescue. Hs
around the stone coping on the outside
of the building to a window in the gov
ernor s office, which he was able to open.
and let the governor into his own do
main through the door.
Mr.. Monkey-What became Of the baby ?
Mrs. MOnkey-1AIr- Hippo, who Is run
ming for Office, came around and kissed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14
Thirteen BeIow ii sloux Go.

Sioux City, Ia. Feb. To-day is
the coolest OF the season, 10 degrees
below zero.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

Another talked of engagement is
that of a very pretty and popular girl
in a neigh town. who visits here
sometimes. the daughter OF one of
Kansas famous men, and a young
army officer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

Notes and Personal Mention.
Mr.. and Mrs. George P. Stitt, 1913
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14
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tPeople sending items 10 this deoartmenI
Of The State journal VIII confer a favor
oy giving the fun first name or two
initials with all proper names. Items
muEt De accompanied BY the name ana
published.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

The new rector of a fashionable
church in a neighboring town is a
good fellow, and all the girls are said
to be crazy about him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

This is the day when people who are
afraid to say it to your face send you a
comic Valentine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

If you didn't know it before. you
find out that people are next to YOU
when you receive your share of the
comic valentines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

Of Kansas have issued invitations for
their annual party Monday, February
10. The Sigma Chi date is Wednesday,
February u and the Phi Delt Friday
the 23d.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

Mrs. Elmer E. Bloom is entertaining
the Maids and MatrOns club this after
noon and these additional guests.
Mrs. Charles A Bradley, Mrs. c. H.
Bunger. and Mrs. c. S. Bowman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lang enter
tanned the Gae Lang club last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

A Topeka man who is interested in
two girls sent both valentines today
one American Beauties and the other
violets. The roses went out Of town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

A professional visiting girl from an
other state is in neighboring town,
and her Topeka acquaintances are
afraid to open kilograms or answer the
telephone for fear of q message from
her announcing that she will visit
them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

A Topeka man whose best after
dinner stories are jokes on his Wife
tells this one. A few years ago she be
gan to study china painting but soon
gave it up One day she finished a
plate and took it to him for inspection.
He glanced up from his paper a sec
ond and said. you know 1 don't know
one kind of flower from another"
''Flowers," she repeated, Indignantly.
Those aren't flowers; they're birds. "
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

Mrs. NJ. F. Rigby is Entertaining at
cards this afternoon, her invitations
including the Fleur de Lis club and
these extra guests: Mrs. John Green,
Mrs. Carlton Sawin, Mrs. George Nc
Coy, Mrs Walter Mitchell, Mrs. A. T.
Lucas. Mrs W. E. Heatherly, Mrs. J.
w Woodding, Mrs. A A. Hayes, Mrs.
w. 0. Rigby. Mrs. Francis NJ. Strawn,
Mrs. Emmett Rigby, Mrs. Henri
Strawn. Miss Eva Mayberry and Miss
Ray Risteen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

The best looking chap in ,ae NTellin's
food set and the hero of the chocolate
cream girls for the past two or three
years, has his nose out of joint. There
is a new man in town and the girls who
spend most of their time hanging
around the place where he is employed,
declare that he looks just like a How
ard Chandler ChristY picture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-14

Miss Ella Davis viii give a Valentine
card party tonight for Miss Berenice
Johnson who is leaving Topeka soon for
a permanent residence in Atchison. The
invitations include Miss Johnson, Miss
Margaret Garvey. Miss Grace -Koontz,
Miss Eugenia Quinton. Miss Leta Rice,
Mr.. Frank Reed. Mr.. John Heller. Mr..
Stanley Reed. Nj Jay Smith, Nj Harry
Eagle and Mr.. Dana Parkhurst. The
game Will be hearts
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-06-15
DIAMOND DEALERS MISTAKE
One Of his Own Gems, But He
Failed to Recognize the
Sparkler.

"Will you please examine this dia.
mOnd," said a man who had stepped
into a jewelers. shop, "and tell me
what you think Of 1t? II 1t is q good
stone, | think l will buy it,"
The jeweler took the gem, which
was unset, and looked at 1t critically
for c moment. Then in a confidential
tone he said:
We'll, to tell you the truth, that
isn't a very good stone. 1t hasn't much
fire, it is badly cut. and there is some
thing here very much like 4 flaw"
Then he held the diamond under a mi.
croscope and examined 1t carefully,
finally observing: mo. 1t isn't exactly
a flaw. but l shouldn't call 1t a per-
pect stone Now. II you want some
thing really fine, here"
Excuse me-" the other man inter-
rupted. II don't think III buy a dia-
mond to-day. This is a diamond that
of your assistants let me take Sat-
urday on approval. deposited $40 on
1t. Please let me have my money.
and we will declare the deal on"
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-06-15
Made of Bronze and Brass and Cost
from Twenty TO One Hun
dred Dollars.

The brass plates OF the sun dials are
engraved to suit this purchaser or they
may be bought already marked with
the figures ard u simple motto. Says
Harper's Bazaar.
These may be had for about SIS,
They are OF heavy brass or bronze.
about IS inches In diameter, and the
gnomon is set at the necessary lati-
tude. Additional Inscriptions may be
added at additional cost.
Pedestals made of stone, marble or
cement, especially recommended to en-
dure the changes In temperature Pc
Culiar TO this climate, cost from S2U
to 500. They are modelled upon the
pedestals Of the English and Italian
gardens, In the form OF Ionic or BY
xantino pillars, with or without cary
ting.
There are vase forms and there ars
square or round pillars. surrounded
With soulptured ogurss The most At.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-06-15
SUGGESTIONS HoA NOVEL AND
PLEASING ENTERTAINMENTS.
A Unique Penny Social Prontable-A
Clever Guessing Contest-A
Luncheon for the Girl
Graduate.
A Penny Social.

The Junior society Of a church de.
vised this method Of raising some
money for a picture they wished to
purchase. They advertised the affair
by hand bills and posters and did con-
siderable talking themselves, so every
one was consumed with curiosity to
see what those young things could
do" On the night In question they
found it took a penny to get In as well
as a penny to get out. There was pop
corn for IA penny a glass; 1t was
popped on the spot by n street vender,
who was glad to come for a small share
in the profits, and then there was a
very popular candy table, and there
were refreshments which were retailed
by the penny worth.
Fortunes wee told for a cent, and
the present" past" and future"
were continued to an indefinite length
by the forthcoming cent. These in
genious Juniors had %concocted many a
scheme to inveigle the little red In
dian out of the pockets OF the long
suffering public. You could find out
your weight. your height. and buy
Il stick of gum for a cent each. There
was a flower booth, n penny a blossom;
a boot-blacking stand, with a seat re-
served for ladies which was under a
huge umbrella. The street fakirs ped
dle1 fruit, and there was a scissors
grinder, also 4 hand organ man. 1t
was conducted on the order OF n
street fair. and the treasurer found
the. result of the evenings profit to be
more than enough for the picture.
This fair was managed entirely by the
young people, of whom the oldest
was IS.
A Guessing Contest.
For this contest pass cards rna
mented with bees and wasps flying
about, with the word "Stings." Write
the questions:
IA sting that cures fatigue? An
swer: Resting.
"A sting that cures hunger? Feast
ing.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-06-15
Presents for Gentlemen

leather or kid, and buttons v to In.
close the pipe.
No. 3 Is a case to hold two razors
and some shaving-papers, and Is made
to fold up and fasten with W little
buttons. It cav be made in art linen,
in silk. or fine cloth, and should DO
about 9 inches wide and ~ inches
deep. II the pockets are formed of
wash leather they will help to keep
the razors bright, and it is quite easy
to work the lettering on the leather.
No. 4. a circular fiat p~incushion for
carrying in the waistcoat pocket. and
TO the right Of this sketch Is shown
a side view Of the same article. 1t
should be about two inches in d.
ameter. 1t Is made from two discs OF
card covered with embroidered silk.
They are scanned together. and pins
are stuck In round the edges.
No. 5 illustrates a case to hold ties,
handkerchiefs, and gloves, construct.
ed with pockets. and to fold up In the
same n as the razor and shaw.
ing-paper case. but larger. the width
at least II inches and 10 inches deep;
the pockets are stitched on the lining
before that is laid over the material
that forms the outside. A pretty
~dark.colored fine cloth, lined with
white silk, are the best things to use.
No. 6. like the pipecase. may be
made of wash-leather, or kid, and Ia
intended for a purse for gold. and
should be in size about IA inches
deep by w inches in width. and
fasten with q small button.