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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
FORTUNES I7rom Seaweed.


The debts of Norwegian farmers
whose holdings lie along the seashore
have been paid in recent years by the
income arising from the sale of sea-
weed ashes.
It appears that the gathering of sea-
weed in the southwest of Norway has
assumed the proportions of large in
dustry that has surpassed fishing and
agriculture in fortune building.
Farmers collect the apparently
worthless growth, burn it and sell the
ashes to agents of British manufacturs.
The ashes contain valuable chemical
properties, including iodines but the use
to which they are put is not known IN
Norway.
"Old debts" says the report, have
been paid and small farms that We're
isolated and surrounded by unproduc-
tive land have had their boundaries
extended by the draining of marshes
and clearing of rocky wastes that have
not been utilized or productive since
the stone age.
Twenty years ago there was not a
moving machine in the entire district.
while now there are mowers, hay rakes,
harrows and other modern machinery
on nearly every farm. Modern dwell
lings and barns for grain and stock
have replaced the ancient hut.
THE transformation has been so
great that farming in this particular
locality may be said to have acquired
an almost American character, but on
smaller scale" - st. Louis Globe
Democrat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
ENGINES ARE HERE.
Everything in Readiness for the Spec
taealIar Collision.

The engines which are to be used
in the pFearranged collision which is
to be an attraction at the fair grounds
next Thursday evening at O'Clock,
are all ready for the run
As a rule these exhibitions are DEM
onstrated with locomotives that are
past service, but these two actually
double-headed into Topeka on freight
trains, showing that they are not
"scrap
The track for the demonstration is
all laid at the grounds, and on Tues
day an inspection is to be made by
the engineers Interested. reparationS
are being made to shut out the sight
seers who are anxious to evade the
admission fee, and it is certain that
the preea utions will be effectual
Sheriff Lucas will have twelve mount
ed men at the fences, and every avail
able man will be used from the po-
lice force with Chief Donovan in
charge.
This spectacle was originally
arranged to raise funds to meet a $500
deficit incurred by the Commercial
club IN providing entertainment for
the delegates to the semicentennial
convention which was recently held in
Topeka. When San Francisc was Wis
tied by her calamity it was decided
to turn the proceeds over to the relief
committee, but this plan has been
abandoned, as the relief committee
aoeS not reel that they have right
to use the funds which have been do
mated for anything but the supplies
and clothing which are shipped direct
" to the California sufferers.
For this reason while the exhibition
viii be a benefit affair, the money
raised viii be turned into the treasury
Of the Commercial club. Considerable
interest has been aroused in the an
ticipated event, and it is expected
that there will be number of rail-
road men present from the nearby
railroad division points
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
HENRY C. ROUSE DEAD.
Prominent Railroad Man succumbs to
Pneumonia.

Cleveland. O., April s0-Henry C..
Rouse, chairman Of the board of direc-
tors Of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
railway and interested in a number of
other western railways died here today
OF pneumonia He had been i'll for
about two weeks.
Mr.. Rouse was one of the prominent
railroad men of the country. He was
born in Cleveland, March Is. 1853. He
has been president and chairman of the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas. since 1891,
and was also president # the Boonville
Railroad Bridge company since 1892.
During the years 1893 to 1886 he was
receiver Of the Northern Pacific railway
and at different times has been presi-
dent of the Northern Pacific & Mani
toba, Northern Pacific & Cascade, Cen
trail Washington, Washington Shore
Line, 1-ocky Fork & Cooke City, San
born Cooperstown & Turtle Mountain.
Tacoma, Ortfng & Southeastern Dakota,
Winnipeg Transcounty. Fargo & South
western railway, Southeastern Dakota
railway, Occur d'Alene railway and
navigation comps-y, and he has also
been a director in tweEty-seven other
transportation corporations.
Mr. Rouse was unmarried and al
though his home was in Cleveland, O..
he passed most of his time in New
York City where he was a member of
all of the prominent clubs. He had a
summer residence at Cape Ann.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
PARKER SHOWS HERE.
Big Spectacular Carnival Exhibition
Opens Tonight.

The big extravaganza known as the
6arker Amusement Company's
shows" arrived in Topeka late Sunday
evening having been delayed six hours
IN getting into the city and the work
OF unloading the train commenced at
once. Twenty-six cars are used in
transporting the aggregation about the
country, and there is everything about
the train to indicate that 1t is circus
of no mean dimensions, though the
prOprietOrS do not claim this as their
attractive feature, though there a num-
Der of trained animal exhibits under
their canvas.
All day the canvas men have
been busy at the corner of Jackson
and third streets getting things in trim
for the evening performance which will
commence as soon as the gates are
opened this evening, which will be z
o'clock
Among the shows which will open
at the appointed time is the "Sunf1ower
Bellies" a big musical extravaganza
with chorus of forty beautiful girls.
rendering catchy songs, dances, and a
beVy of vaudeville acts, making one of
the greatest outdoor musical treats
ever offered in Topeka. The large
pavilion which has a seating capacity
I of 1000 is furnished with opera chairs
and has been made as comfortable as
possible for an outdoor aggregation.
Besides the big "Sunf1ower Bellies" at
traction there are a dozen or more en-
tertainments going on all the time,
making a continuous performance from
the time you enter the enclosed terri
tory until you leave.
The Great Parker Amusement COM
pany which furnishes the attractions
for the carnival this year is the largest
of the several Parker companies and
will present the best in the amusement
line The cleanliness of the Parker
shows is too well known to need special
comment in this location. It may be
added however. that there will be no
off-color attractions of any kind OF
| gambling or f1im-dam games operated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
sHAFFr IS LET OUT.
Missouri Valley Lacquer Proved a
Disappointment in Topeka.

Charley Shaft. the much heraIded
premier hitter of the Missouri Valley
league last year while with Tulsa,
didn't last "a hours with the White
Sex. He played right field for Cooley
in the game on Sunday with Johnson
Giants and fell so far short of ex-
pectations and made such a poor
showing that Crow this morning re-
leased him Internationally. Shaft
Will return to Tulsa.
He was no good to US" said Crow.
He may be a good one in that league.
but Cooley made up his mind at once
yesterday that he would not hold him
over today"
That kills the plan to sell Murray.
It was the expectation of the manage
ment to let Murray go to some other
team. and move Graves to center,
and let Shaft play right. Murray s
spiked ankle is about well again, and
he was able to go out and practice
this afternoon
Craner. the big Des A1oines first
baseman. never arrived in this city.
Crow caught him by wire on Satur-
day night and ted him not to come.
That means that Cooley will stay at
first. Ragan and Womple will fight
1t out for short when Doc Andrews
gets back to third. Andrews was able
to be out yesterday, but will proba bly,
not put on a uniform until the middle
of the week.
Wolfe. the extra catcher coming
from New York. will get here Wednes-
day. He and Henry will do the back
stop work this summer. Wolfe viii
also be used as utility man.
No wedding out of the pitchers vii
take place until after the season
opens. Four will be picked from tbs
following: McInnis. Heusser, Dam
mann, Howey, Forester and Cheney
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30

lege of Emporia. Subject, American
ISM
nlinois-Ira l. Parvin. Eureka col
lege Eureka, III. Subject, .StonewaI
Nebraska-Charles E. Baskerheld,
Bellevue college, Bellevue. Neb. Sub
ject, Thought: The Dynamic in Pro
gress."
Wisconsin-N1iss Martha L. Irish.
Lawrence university. Appleton, Wis.
Subject, "A Pioneer In Social Reform"
Missouri-Edwin H. Zion. Park col
lege, ParksVille, Mo. Subject, John
Hay, The American Diplomat"
Ohio-Edwin B. Townsend. University
Of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio. Subject,
American Altruism.''
Michigan-Robert Gordon. Kalamazoo
college, Kalamazoo, Mich. Subject.
THE College Mans Mission"
Minnesota Fayette F. Leavitt, Ham
line university, st. Paul, MINI. Sub
ject, Patrick Henry"
Indiana-Paul Smith, DePauw uni
versity, Greeneastle. Ind. Subject, DE
mocracy and Social Evolution
Iowa-John H. Booth. Drake uni
versity, Des Moines. Subject, 1.-THE
Power of Conviction"
Colorado-E. +. Iddings, Colorado
Agricultural college. Fort Collins
Subject, Reversal of a Policy of In
Justice"
The judges for the interstate con
test are: On manuscript, Prof. R. G.
Ringwa1t, Columbia university, New
York city, n. Y; Prof. Walter D.
Scott, Northwestern university, Evan
ston, III; Prof. George G. Sellery
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Wis. on delivery. President E. Ben
jamin Andrews, University of Ne
braska, Lincoln. Neb.s Chief Justice
Horace E. Deeiner, Des MONIES, Iowa
and DR.. Matt S. Hughes, Kansas City
Mo.
The officers of the Interstate asso-
citation are: E. r. Burke. Be1oit col
Iege, Wisconsin. president; O. J. Nor
ris, Kansas Wesleyan university, Kan
sas, vice president, and H. H. Hayman
University of Wooster, Ohio, secre.
tarv-treasurer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
UNCLE SAM MUST PAY.
Expense of Removing Cherozees As
sessed Against Government.

Washington, April 30.lThe expense
of transferring the Cherokee Indians
from the east to the Indian territory,
more than fifty years ago, originally
assessed against the Cherokee treaty
fund and amounting to S4,0O0,000
must be paid by the federal govern
ment according to a decision of the
The effect of the decision is to give
the entire sum awarded to the eastern
Cherokees, cutting out the sold set
tiers" or western Cherokees.
Originally there were Is. 600 of the
eastern Cherokees but their descend
ants now number about $4,000. The
original claim was for S1,111,2S4, but
interest since 1888 brings the sum up
to s40O0,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
LOCAL MENTION.

John Tweedale. of Washington, D.
c., national adiutant general of the G.
A. R. has written to Assistant Adju-
tant General J. NJ Miller acknowledge
ing the receipt of S1sB-42, the per
capita tax of the Kansas G. A R. Mr.
Tweeda1e compliments the Kansas Off
GERS on their correct and satisfactory
reports.
Before Probate Judge Hayden was
up this morning. Charles Zernek of
st. Marys and Emily Bond of RossviIle
We're waiting at his Office to be mar
ried. The judge was called up at his
house. made to get out of bed, and
come down town without breakfast to
tie the knot.
George Kline, stenographer at the
county attorneys Office. Is very sick at
his home with a threatened attack OF
fever.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
PRIZE ORATORS ARE COMING.
Interstate OratoricaI Contest VIII Be
Held in Topeka Friday.

The only woman contestant in the
interstate oratorical contest of the coll
leges and universities of eleven central
western states, Miss Martha L. Irish
of Lawrence university of Appleton,
Wis, is being coached by W S Naylor,
a graduate Of Washburn college and
himself a winner OF the interstate con-
rest years ago. Naylor is the only Kan
sas man who achieved that enviable
distinction
The interstate intercollegiate contest
viii be held this year in Topeka on
next Friday evening at the Auditorium
The interstate intercollegiate contest
Is one Of the big events of the college
year and is of interest to some seventy
five colleges and Institutions of learn
ing. all of whom are members OF the
association which controls the destinies
of the contest.
To win the first place the orator must
secure enough leading grades on
thought, composition and delivery to
entitle him to preference over ten men,
each one of whom BY a careful process
of wedding has been declared the best
orator of the colleges of his state. Each
state in the association has an associa-
ton OF the colleges in its state and the
winner of the state contest is sent to
the interstate. Those winning second
place are sent as representatives from
the state association to the intersta te.
The winners Of the interstate in first
and second place are chosen respective
y as president and vice president of the
interstate association. While the secre-
tary and treasurer is chosen from the
association at large.
once only in eleven years does Kan
sas secure the contest, the states seeur-
ing it in rotation. The states repre-
scented are. Kansas, Colorado Ne
brasl1a, Missouri, Iowa, Ohio, Illinois
Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wis
consin.
Quite a number of students from
surrounding college towns viii be in
attendance.
". S. Nayior, who is now professor
of Biblical literature at Lawrence, will
be present at the contest.
The following is the list of the orators
and their subjects:
Karsas-William S. Culbertson, Col
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
GAVE HER ARSENIC.
Mrs. Muenter's Brother Says He Has
Evidence Against Her Husband.

Cambridge, Mass, April sO.-A tele-
gram from Eugene H. Krembs of Chi
Cage in which the sender declares he
has evidence to convict Erich Muen-
ter. the Harvard college instructor, of
administering arsenic to Mrs. Muenter
who was Krembs' sister, was received
today by the Cambridge police.
Krembs furthermore demanded in his
message that Muenter, who is already
being sought by the police on the
charge of numbering his wife, be ar
rested on sight. The police viii at
once communicate with Krembs to
find out the evidence which he claims
to have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
AFTER BIG ONES.
Grand Jury Presents Names of Bliss,
Cortelyou, and Perkins.

New York. April 3o-The April grand
jury today submitted its presentment
to Recorder Golf covering his action
upon the insurance situation. Prom
fnent figures in the ..olitical and finan-
ciaI world are mentioned in the jury's
discussion of insurance problems, in
Guiding Cornelius N. Bliss, treasurer Of
the Republican national campaign;
postmaster General Geo. B. Cortelyou
and George W. Perkins of the firm of
J. P. Morgan & Co The jury also re-
fers to what it calls THE conflict be-
tween the Morgan and Hartman forces
in the financial world
recorder Golf accepted the present
ment and the jury was discharged
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
LAND UNDER WATER.
About 10000 Acres Now Reached by
Government System.

Washington. April So.-Chief Engi-
neer F. H Cowerl, of the government
reclamation service, informed the
house committee on irrigation of arid
lands that from $4,000 to 10000
acres of land would be irrigated at
the beginning of the present frriga-
ton season from the interstate canal
between Wyoming and Nebraska.
Most of this land is in Wyoming. IN
der the Truekee-Carson project. in
Nevada, about 10000 acres are to be
irrigated this year. The supply of
water in both cases will meet the
present demand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30

Governor Hoch has commuted the
sentence of Sam Wilson. a negro con
fined In the penitentiary for ten years
for the crime of robbery. He has
ben in prison since 1902, and has de-
veIoped bad case of tuberculosis
from which the prison physician says
he is certain to die soon. He will be
released TODAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30

London, April 30.-In the kings bench
division Of the high court of justice to-
day the suit of Davis Rothsehild. q pic
ture dealer. against Charles NJ. Schwab
of New York for breach of contract in
failing to purchase a Constable picture
''Dedham Lock. for S15.00e resulted in
a judgment for Mr.. Schwab.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30

New York. April 30-MONEY-Money on
can steady, 3sz041k. ruling rate 4. closing
bid 31z and offered at 4 per cent Time
loans steady Sixty and 80 days and six
months, 51zG6 per cent
CLOSE. Prime nnercan tfIe paper, 51z 15sz
per cent sterling exchange frmer, with
actual business in bankers bills at "a. S414
"a. $40 for demand and at 81. S11z "a. $3.50 for
60 day bills; posted rates, "a. S21L64 50 and
81. S51aG4. Sc; commercial bills, S4s1
SLY ER-Bar silver, 65szc; Mexican dol
lars, 5015c.
BONDS Government bonds steady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30

without a bauble in the high treble of
childhood
Some very pretty effects were intro
duced in the fairy dances.
The MendeIssofln music in connection
with the play as interpreted by Calkins
orchestra with Miss Tracy assisting was
a happy inspiration and added largely
to the pleasure of the occasion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
LIST OF CHARGES.
Dovie Now Knows with What He Is
Accused

Chicago. April sO.-John Alexander
Dowie today received a written list of
the charges against him as the head of
the Christian Catholic church.
In his address yesterday in Zion City
he asked for list of the charges and it
was promptly given Every charge
was supported by af1davits, copies of
which were sent to Dowie along with
the list. He was given until Wednes-
day of this week to make reply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
VOTE MAY 10.
Talk on Railroad Rate Bill Is Nearing
the End.

Washington. April so@senate lead
ers viii endeavor to have fixed a time
for vote on the railroad rate bill
upon the conclusion today of the
speech of Senator Clarke of Arkansas.
The opinion is expressed freely that
May 10 will be the day named and
that the date positively will not be
later than Nav u.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
Topeka Man Gets Diamond.

state Deputy T. J. Coughiin and staff
of the Knights and Ladies of Columbus
initiated a large class at Oklahoma
City Saturday evening. At the banquet
which followed Deputy Coughlin who
is from Topeka was presented with a
diamond stud by the members OF the
new lodge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
Emergencv Bin Passed.

washington, April S0-The house bill
appropriating $40. 600 for the emergency
needs of the navy department at Mare
Island and for the postal service at San
Francisco made necessary by the recent
earthquake was passed by the senate
when It convened today. Mr.. Daniel
gave notice that tomorrow he would
address the senate on the rate bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
jay Gould Wins at Tennis.

London. April 30.=The preliminary
rounds in the amateur court tennis
cham pionshfp. of which E. H. Miles is
the holder. commenced at the Queen s
club here today. Jay Gould, of Lake
wood, n. J.. beat J. Crane, Jr., of Bos-
ton Mass. bv s to O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
Santa Fe Has oniees in Frisco.

NJ. Cornell. general passenger agent
of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe,
from H. K. Gregory, assistant general
passenger agent of the coast lines.
that the company had established
offices for the time being in the
Ferry building at San Francisco.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
CAMPBELL IS COMING.
Only Member of Kansas Delegation
Who VIII Attend Convention.

Washington. April 30.-Congress-
man Campbell left for Topeka and
the state convention this morning. He
is the only member of the delegation
who will leave here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30

At RoWIey's drug store. 500 Kansas
avenue, there is an attractive window
display of EeWbro's HeFpicide. the
original remedy that kills the dand-
ruff germ. Interesting information IN
regard to Herpicfde was printed On
page ; Of Saturdays state Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30

Simple
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-30
A Corner on
Bargains
Is what we feel we have
arranged for this week. No
where viii you find such
bargains as we offer.
Best Cane Granulated


Sugar, % Tbs for. $1.OO
(with a SIS order, sugar included.)
Best Cane Granulated
Sugar, II lbs for. SOC
with $3.50 order. sugar ineluded.)
Fresh Pie Plant, ID. &c
Extra choice large Northern
Potatoes, good for seed or
table use. Sold by weight
Is lbs to the peck, zoe
go lbs to the bushel, 75c
Fancy Plate Boiling
Meat, per ID .41ac
SOC grade Gunpowder
Tea, per fb.s.2 5c
Guaranteed Hams, ID 1916
New Navy Beans, Z lbs .25c
Good Breakfast Bacon,
per ID l5c
Choice Asparagus, three
choice punches .25c
Fresh Hamburg Steak,
per ID > 1Oc
Good Sour Pickles, qt.. SC
Murdock's Key West
Coffee, ID zoe; 6 lbs $1.OO
Fresh Cookies, dozen. SC
Forequarter Steak,
3 Tbs for. 25c
Good Fresh Ginger Snaps,
2 lbs for. ............ 15c
Victorex Baking Powder
(made in Topeka, %
OF. can .25c
A leader in Sugar Corn,
per can ... &c
Two bars Galvanic Soap,
and a package of John
son s Washing Powder
thrown in ..... 10c
Gallon Syrup, per gallon zee
Women's Friend Soap,
10 extra large bars. .25c
Vanilla Extract, Lib bot
tie, put up to sell for
$1.O0-our price -. Soc
Good strong Vinegar,
| per gallon ..15 c
/ Taylor's High Patent
Flour (nade in To
peka), Sob sack. $1.15
Kansas Oil, per gallon. 10c
Best Cane Granulated
Sugar. 81 lbs for. .$1.0O
A Full Line of Fresh Vegetables and
Fruits.
Telephone and Mail Orders Given
Prompt Attention.
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TOO LATETO CLASSIFY.

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An invisible. instantaneous skin perf1Tn-
ing beautif1er, is Satin skin powder.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-05-03
RED FLAG IS DEN|ED|uGHTN|NG is FATAL
STRIKES HAND CAR CONTAINING
SIX MEN AND KILLS ONE
OF THEM.

Woodbine, Ia, May 2.-During the
terrific rain and thunder storm here
last night about 9 O'Clock lightning
struck handcar on the Northwestern,
containing six men, and Fred Ulmer
was instantly killed and four others
were badly shocked. The dead man
was 2S years of age and leaves wife
and one child.
Damage at coIfax.
Colfax, Ia, May "A severe cleo
trical storm visited this section at
about one o'clock this morning, kills
ing considerable live stock and doing
much damage to trees and outbuiid-
ings. At the farm of Daniel Phalen,
near Valeria, three horses we're killed
and barn slightly damaged. A year
ago, almost to uay, mis- barn was
burned down by similar storm and
several animals klned. At the home of
Link Baker, lightning bolt entered
the house over the telephone wires,
shocked several people and killed the
family dog.
Church Damaged.
Parkersburg, Ia, May 2.-The $685.
600 Methodist church that was erect
ed here one year ago was partially
destroyed by lightning. The bolt
caused damage to the amount of 81
900 to the interior of the church.