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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17
IN ALONDON FOG.
By N. Quad.

by III E4uaQ.
Colonel George McGiu had been in
London for six weeks putting through
a patent on an invention of his that had
already been patented in the United
States, when he dropped into an eating
house In a street off the Strand one
day and there met a foreigner who in
terested him.
he was q Russian and also an in
ventor. He called himself an inventor
of mechanical toys. and as the two be-
came better acquainted he gave the
Colonel his address and asked him to
call and see some Of his work. Three
days later the Colonel called. He found
his man on the third floor OF a mean
house in a sCualid street The man
had rugged up a workbench and sup
piled himself with tools and what he
was really trying to do was to produce
a clock that should spring an Internal
machine at the hour and minute in
tended
The Colonel was a big unsuspicious
Westerner, having no thought of plots
or conspiracies, and perfectly willing to
give 1elloW-inventOr any help posi-
Bile. He called three different times in
as many days, working for q couple Of
hours each time, and then the invention
was complete. The Russian, who could
speak English fairly well. had com
pletely bambOozled him as to the OBJ
1ect Of the clock work.
The Colonel remembered later on
that In the restaurant as well as each
time he called at Saunders street he
had seen a foreigner hanging about
and had been logged by him. Once
after the invention was completed the
Huston had called at his lodgings in
Porter street, and once they had gone to
Brigh ton together for the day. He
found the man q well read, sensible
fellow. and never once was socialism,
anarchy or any kindred subject re-
ferred to- One night, three weeks
after the Russian had dropped out of
sight, the Colonel decided to attend the
theater. He had only four blocks to
walk, but as he was ready to go, his
landlady came to him and said:
III you have a heavy stick, sir, you
had better carry it this evening. There
has been a strange man hanging about
the street for the last two hours. 1t
also looks as IL we were in for a fog
and you should not go unarmed. 30
The Colonel laughed in reply. He
hadn't an enemy in the world he knew
OF, and fog or no fog. no one would
NEEDLE with him. If they did he was
man six feet high and strong Of arm.
and fit would not be we'll for the med
der. He sat through the performance
and came out. as others did, to find a
fog so thick that one could hardly see
his hand when stretched out the length
OF the arm He had not far to go,
however Three blocks down tn e street
and then turn the corner and 20 one
block to the corner house. He could
have done that with his eyes shut
There were pedestrians ahead and I'm
rear Of him as he made his way down
TO the corner. but standing there q
moment he realized that no one had
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17
USE OIL IN CASE OF STRIKE.
Texas Roads Swamp Market with
orders for 100000 Barrels.

Galveston, Texas. March 17.-The coal
burning railroads of Texas are prepar-
ing for the coal strike and swamped the
oil market yesterday by inviting bids
for 100000 barrels for immediate de-
livery. These queries came from four
roads and exceed the amount In stor-
age in the Texas fields available for de-
livery by nearly 800, 900 barrels The
product of the Texas fields is gradually
decreasing, and this sudden demand has
increased the price of oil at the wells
not contracted for cents today. A re-
port from the railroads show that there
is not enough coal on hand 10 keen them
in operation over two weeks should q
strike take place within the next 90
days The north Texas roads have or
dered oil burners installed. and the Cal
ifornia fields have acc q ed contracts
for many thousands barrels of oil for
immediate delivery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17

without asking a question, this
strangely gifted man calls you by
name, tells your mothers maiden
name, tells you the names of friends.
enemies or rivals, tells you what you
came for, tells whom and when you
will marry; in fact, e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g.
He will tell you whether your hus-
band. wife or sweetheart is true or
false: he viii tell you how to gain the
love of the one you most desire, even
though miles away. In fact, he will
tell you every hope, fear or ambition
better than you can tell yourself. He
tells you how TO regain youth, health,
vitality
If you are sick he will. without ask
ing questions and annoying examfna-
tons, tell you the nature and cause of
your disease, and show you the way
to perfect health and happiness. He
has on file at his parlors hundreds of
unsolicited testimonials from promi-
nent people from all parts of the
world who have been helped by his
truly wonderful powers.
He teaches Clairvoyance, Hypno-
tisn and Personal Magnetism, and de-
velops mediums Call and learn what
gifts you possess.
Make no mistake when seeking the
advice of a clairvoyant; it pays to con
suit the best. AS a seer and inter
prefer of things hidden to man, Prof.
Palmer has no equal Hundreds of
others have been put on the road to
fortune by HIM Why not you? Many
necromancy; few, indeed, are so gift
ed. One visit to a genuine Psychic
will repay you for many disappoint-
ments.
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al the Grand Alondar 80

Chief interest here in the production
of the comic opera When Jhonuy
Comes Marching Home at the Grand
opera house on Monday night centers
In the fact that Irene Homer. who
sings one OF the leading parts here. is
a Topeka girl. When mention was
made recently that this show was to be
given here and the prices fixed for It
were compared with those charged at
the Auditorium In Kansas City. it was
stated that the prices charged there
were z5s 30 and so cents for down
stairs seats. This was erroneous. The
prices charged In Kansas City were go
and Z cents for downstairs seats and
81 for box seats. Topeka people viii
hvae to pay 81 for downstairs seats on
Monday night and $1.50 for the privi-
lege of sitting in boxes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17

McElroy's rise was rapid, and it was
but short time until he was training
all of the horses and animals for the
Walter Mains shows. It was he VINO
trained a pair of tigers to ride bare
back about the ring on two Of the
horses owned by the show. This was
something that had never before been
attempted and was not accomplished
until a number of horses had been
killed in the act. Besides his duties
as a trainer, McElroy did a bounding
Jockey act and it was this which
brought his career as a rider and a
trainer to a close. One night about six
years ago while riding a bad horse at
Vancouver, British Columbia, the ami
NAL SHE'D and in the fall the riders
arm was broken. Lack of attention and
crude surgery did the rest and the arm
was amputated at the shoulder.
That is the story of the meek, mild
hammered little man whose right coat
sleeve bangles empty by his side. He
has wintered in Topeka for years and
may be found about the Jremerie res
taurant nearly any noon hour. Though
the world has not been kind 20 him. II
has not sOured his disposition. for he
has a kindly word for all and i smile
of greeting for his friends.
A warm friendship existed between
Allen Sells and McElroy and this, as
well as the name of Sells as show
man descended to William Sells upon
the death of his father Allen Sells.
William Sells has seen to it ever since
! McFlroy lost his arm that there is a
soft birth" for him some where about
the show with which he is connected.
McFlroy left last night and will travel
this season ahead of the Sells and Floto
shows as local contractor. His duties
Will be to find a location for the show,
and make contracts for the feeding of
the performers and animals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17
GAFFORD MAKES A REPORT
flnd That Accounts Of Secretary OF
State Are Nearly Right.

State Accountant J. c. Ganord this
afternoon fled with Governor Hoch
his report on the condition of the of6ce
OF secretary of state covering the whole
or the BurroW administration. The re
port begins with Jan. =, 1903. and
ends with March 1. 1906
me report disclosed a shortage Of
SIS in the period examined. vvhfcb 1s,ss
due to the failure to pay over that
amount received on a charter zee
This shortage of $25 was made GOOD
by a payment to the state treasurer Of
of state "a
The report discloses that in the Bur
row administration this far, the office
Of secretary of state had paid over to
the state treasury q total OF s213 $50. 10
divided as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17
MAN IN PRISON SUED.
Express Company Endeavors to OBJ
tain Lost Money.

Columbus. O., March 1.-THE
American Express company brought
suit today against George E. Letcher,
who is serving a six year sentence in
the state prison, for a return of Sd
S11.77. 1t is charged that Letcher
was the agent of the company at Fa-
yette, O., 20 years ago and burned the
office. The amount or money was in
the office at the time and it was
claimed that it was destroyed. Let
cher was not then suspected. Since it
developed that he was the leader of
the Williams county gang Of arsonists.
Is OF whom have been convicted, the
company believes 1t can prove that
this money was taken by Letcher and
the office burned to cover the robbery.
Letcher was a wealthy business
man at Fruitdale, Cal, when he was
arrested a year ago and brought back
for trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17

Prof. Palmer is the only Psychic in
this country who has ever appeared
before the London Psychic Research
society, as well as the Boston and De-
troit branches of same Indorsed oy
all three. Diplomas and testimonials
on file at his Office.
Professor Palmer teaches you how
to develop the higher forces within
which II properly developed places
knowledge and power in your hands
to do or undo whatever you desire,
almost al once. Hundreds who are
successful in business, happy in their
homes, or are attaining success, thank
him for the blessings they enjoy.
If You are not fully satisfied with
your present condition and circum-
stances; If you long for greater sue
cess or more money II you are not
able to influence others to the extent
more Of this marvellous power by con-
sulting Prof. Palmer, the greatest liv-
ing occult scientist.
Realizing that there are many peo-
pie in this vicinity who cannot at the
present afford to pay his former price.
yet who are anxious to secure serv-
ices of a high standard. he has con-
for short time only, offer his services
for $1.OO, no higher.
Prof. Palmer takes no money in ad-
vance and positively refuses to accept
any pay unless he gives entire satisfac-
ton. Kind, honorable and conhden-
tiat treatment to all.
Those at a distance unable to call
can receive entirely satisfactory re-
suits by mail Serd GATE OF BIRTH
name and address, three important
questions, and 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17

any contagion should be carried nv the
beard. It is true that in surgical cases
we oftentimes bind our heard up and
also put a gauze protection over our
boards, mustaches and mouth but that
Is more to keep any little hair or par
ticles falling from them than anything
else. Where the wound is a clean one,
in an operation, it is very essential that
we do this but where the wound is not
SO, is dirty why there is no especial
need IN using the gauze protection. A
beard is very easily 5isinfected with a
solution of a hichloride. We physicians
carry bichloride tablets with US most
Of the time, anyway. I don't see why
the germs should lodge IN the hair and
carry contagion any sooner than if one
did not wear the beard-that is adopt
ing the attitude Of the practicaI and not
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17
MISS ANTHONY'S WILL.
she Left Her Entire Estate TO the
Suffrage Cause.

Rochester. N. Y. March 1.-THE
viii of the late Susan B. Anthony viii
be offered for probate next week. 1t
IS understood Miss Anthony left her
entire estate to the suffrage cause
after providing for a life annuity for
her sister Mary.
Rochester, N. y, March 1.-THE will
of Miss Susan B. Anthony was offered
for probate today. The estate amounts
to about $4,000, all OF which is left to
the Woman Suffrage cause.
Rev. Dr. Anna Shaw, Of Philadelphia,
and Lucy =. Anthony, Of Philadelphia,
and Mary S. Anthony Of this city, are
named as the trustees. The Anthony
homestead is in Many Anthonys name.
BY the terms of the will Mary nthony
VIII not receive anything from her sis
teE's estate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17
TOPEKA BRED CIRCUS MAN.
James AcEIroy Leaves 20 Join Sells and
FIoto Shows.


James, or Jimmie" McEIroy, as he
is better known. left for Denver last
night, where he VIII 'sign OUT with
the Sells and Floto shows. The an
nouncement does not carry any par
hcular Importance with it, excepting
to those who know the subject. Jim
mic is a strictly Topeka product, who
has for twenty-five years made his
home in this city when the show sea-
son was closed. When just boy and
Allen Sells owned what was then one
of the greatest shows on earth, NIGEL
roy hired to Sells and his career as a
Snowman began. He showed an apti-
tude as a trainer of animals ard
horses from the day of his engagement
and was soon given a place in the ami
NAL tent where he for the first time
entered into the show business with an
earn estness which soon won for him q
first place as a trainer of horses and
animals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17
GOOD RECORD FOR HEBREws.
Very Few Get to the Kansas Peni-
Tertiary.

Governor Hoch received a letter last
week from a man in New York whose
name is spelled after that peculiar
fashion which indicates his nationality,
asking for statistics concerning the
number Of Hebrews confined IN the
state prison. He claims that he is com
uflinsz a, table of statistics to prove that
the Hebrews are not law violators, and
that there are less of them confined IN
tails and penitenuaries than any other
class OF citizens Of the United states
THE communication was referred to
W H Haskell. who is at present war
den Of the state penitentiarys and who
for Eve years past has been on the
board of prison directors A letter re-
ceived from him this morning conveys
the Information that during the six
years that he has been connected with
the state Denitentiary there have been
but FIVE Hebrews confined in the 1nstt-
tuition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17
CAPT. THOMPSON HERE
Philippine omcial Is Visiting in This
City.

Captain Fred A. Thompson. treas
urer of the Island of Mindanao and the
Sulu archipelago, possessions of the
Philippine Islands, accompanied by his
wife and son Arthur, arrived in the city
this morning and viii be the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph W. Grain, $50 Clay
street, for a few days.
Mr.. Grain, who was under the COM
mand of Captain Thompson while in
the Philippine Islands. and wife will
give an informal reception and lunch
con to Captain Thompson and wife at
their home this evening. Those in
vited are Governor and Mrs. Hoch,
General Wilder S. Metcalf, Mrs. f. R.
Chapman of Baldwin, Miss Charlotte
Nellis and H. G. Larimer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17
GERMS IN Boards.
City Physician Says They May
Be Carried.
Surgeons No Longer Wear
Them or Even Mustaches.
KNOWS OF NO CASE.
But Then Infection Might Be
Transmitted That Way.
Ex-President Of Board Says
There Is No Danger.

Are physicians liable to carry in
lection in their beards2
DR. H. B. Hogeboom, city physi-
clan, claims so, and answers the
above question in the Affirmative.
DR.. c. F. Menninger, formerly pres
ident of the city board of health,
shakes his head and says no
But then DR.. Menninger wears a
beard, and Dr. Hogeboom-well. he
wears none at all So it simply sim
mers down to an affair of paying
your money and taking your choice.
This is an old and wornout signboard,
but it is evidently the best one that
can be procured on such short notice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17
HE NEEDS NO PARDON.
Don Gathers. Convicted of Running
Joint. Dies.

The wife of Don Gathers appeared
before Governor Hoch about two
weeks ago and made application for a
pardon for her husband who was con-
vieted at Neodesha on thirty-six counts
of selling liquor. She urged as her
reason for asking a pardon that her
husband was becoming insane on ac-
count of worry occasioned by his con
viction Since that time he has been
out on bond pending a hearing of his
case in the supreme court.
A letter received this morning from
c. Harris Of Wichita. who represented
Gathers as an attorney in his applica-
ton for pardon. conveys the informa-
ton that Gathers died in that city this
week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17

The executive committee of the kan
sas State Track Meet association met
this morning and prepared a constitu-
ton to govern the association. The
executive COMMITTEES was composed Of
Prof. H. z. Wilbur of the State Normal.
Prof. G. A. Dean Of Manhattan and
W. W. Stahl Of Washburn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17

the highly theoretical Very seldom is
disease carried by US even in our cloth
Ing. As far as the other is concerned
it is very easy 10 guard against the
disease germs lodging. One doesn't
need to hold ones face close to a patient
to observe the throat of a child with
scarlet fever or any other disease"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17

Mrs. Hattie Jewell. an aunt of Fred
Jewell, deputy state oil inspector, died
at her home. 529 Tyler street, last night
at the age of 20 years, from a stroke of
apoplexy with which she was stricken
the evening previously. Mrs. Jewell to
all appearances was enjoying perfect
health yesterday. ate a hearty supper
and retired to the parIor where she was
seated when she screamed and became
unconscious, and remained in that state
until the time of her death which oc-
CURED shortly after midnight The ar
rangements for the funeral will be an
nounced later.
Mrs. Jane Cowan died at her home,
1901 Chandler street, last night at the
age of rs years of pneumonia The
funeral will be held Monday afternoon
at three o'clock from the First Mission
church, and will be under the auspices
Of the Daughters of Liberty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17
A SPECIAL OFFER /

Everyone Opportunity receive the benefits of his
MA marvellous powers, to the -
az most satisfaction Of all that he has equal ~
PaInist and CIairvoyant, he will for the first time
all during his professional Reduce his Con- ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17

Of
o but
he publishes
he give
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17

Members of Capitol lodge No. 3. are
requested to attend the funeral Of our
late brother, Geo. Wenthe, Sunday az
ternoon at 2 o'clock, from the family
residence No. 1875 Monroe street.
H. 3. RALSToN,
Master Workman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17

w. f. Roehr Music Co. begs to
announce to Victor and Edison
record buyers, also to prospective
buyers of Victor or Edison talk
ing machines, the installation of a
complete stock OF Talking Machines
and Records in their building, $50
Kansas avenue. They have fur
nished a large room comfortably
and tastefully, which will be used
exclusively in displaying talking
machines and demonstrating rec
ord quality. A competent operator
in charge viii reproduce at any
time such records as buyers or Wis
1tOrs wish to hear. You are in
vited to inspect this department
Of Selling. Write for Booklet.
L. Errlifoll ctofae
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17

PALMER INSTITUTE OF OCCULT SCIENCES
6r5 Quincy Street. Topeka. Kansas.
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.


Healthy, wholesome, satin skin bestowed
by Satin skin cream & Satin powder 25c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17

Basketball Monday.
The Washburn basket ball team will
play Ottawa at the rink Monday night.
Ladies will be admitted free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17
a No. Department


Ills Masters Voice" vited to inspect
Plan o Selling.
Guarantee the Prices the United States
v~r.re~r~ ,r .~rrrr,rr~e VFrvT~Ee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17
EDISON MACHINES.
VICTOR MACHINES.


TERMS AS Low AS $500 PER /
Edison Nodded
Machines Records Supplies
W e. R0EHR MUSIC CO., $50 Kansas Avenue.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Total
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-03
Y. 2 q
Ioe Miller Named
tcontinued from Page one.l

Ter, until Mason was reached, when a
delegate moved to make the nominas
tion unanimous. Mr.. Miller vas do.
clared the nominee and accepted in a
brief speech.
The candidate is widely known
throughout the country on account %
having served a term as United States
commissioner Of internal revenue, al .
her personal friendship and intimate
association with ex-President Grover
Cleveland. Mr.. Miller left the regular
Democratic organization in 1886, and
Joined the Palmer and Buckner Demo,
crazy. The fact that the same onYen
tion that nominated Miller passed.
resolutions strongly endorsing Bryan
for President, has excited considera,
BILE comment. Mr.. Miller is wei
known over the State, having been
State auditor in the Jackson admins
tration, 1885.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-03
ANDREW q. HUI.
Passed Away Early This Morning.

Passed Away Early This Mornlng
Mr.. Andrew B.. Hill died his morn.
ing ut half after two o'clock at his
home on Washington street after a.
long illness Of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Mr.. Hill was a blacksmith and had
worked at his trade as long as his
failing health would permit. He had
been confined to his bed for many
months. He was forty.two years and
eleven months old and is survived by
wife and an adopted child. He was
the son OF e. M. Hi1l, who with a
brother, w. q. Hill, Of this city, and
sister, Mrs. =. a. Dragoo. OF Lin
coin district. survive him. He was an
honest, upright citizen and his death
has caused much genuine regret
among his friends. He was a member
of showalter Tent No. q. X. o. z. N.
which order will have charge Of the
funeral services which viii be held
sunday morning al O'clock at the
residence conducted by Rev. w: ].
Eddy. Interment will be made In the
Dragoo cemetery In Lincoln dis.
trict.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-03
RECORDS BROKEN IN
TIE ZION tNpusTRY.

PHILADELPHIA Aug -The
American Iron 8 Steel Association
has received from the manufacturers
comp1ete statistics Of tile production
Il pig iron n the United States AMI.
Canada inthe first half OF 1906. The
production Of pig iron in the United
states for tie period neniad was5lg,.,
;0o2,9u gross TONS againss y ,sss,s05
tons.
Tie production in the 1rsG !;tlf Of
1906 was tho largest in q half year
in the history of the trade anil iars.
err thtn that OF any whole yea prior
&c ~: It is now REASONABLY csr'ail.
that the productls n of pig irjrus ta l1':C
VIII exceed 26.oJ1 40 tons.
..;un productto4 In Canata In the
first hair Of 1905 amounted to 2s2N10
tons, against 257,797 tons In the last
half il 1906, and 21o,2o6 tons in the
first half OF that year. The protuc.
ition in the first six months OF 1906
was the greatest In any half year IN
me Dominion. 1t was also greater
than the production of any Whole year
prior to 1902.