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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22
HE TOLD HIS STORY WE'LL.
Vagrant Who Made an Impression OF
Judge Urmy.

Two unshaven, dus1y locking fell
lows were brought before Judge Urmy
this morning on the charge of vagran-
cy. One of the men used good English
and told such q fancy story to the court
that he was released on the promise to
either find work Immediately or leave
town.
The tramp recited a pitiful tale of
having been discharged from the army
at San Francisco, being unable to ind
work there and wanting to go to his
relatives in the east, he had left the
city Of the Golden Gate with the Ring
ling circus. Travelling with the show as
far as New Mexico, he had paid his
fare from there here, where he had run
out of the coin of the realm. He said
that he was on his way to try for
work at the Santa Fe shops, when ar
rested by the police for vagrancy.
The first repetition of the tale did
not make a good impression with the
judge and he was just telling him that
he would have to shut him up in Jail
for time when the fellow began to
swallow Jumps in his throat and bring
tears in his eyes. He gave a hitch to
his chair and started in to tell the tale
all over again, embellfshing it this time
with few rich relations in Phi1adel-
phia from whom he was too proud to
ask aid, but who would be tfcSled to
death to send him a few hundred dol
lars If he would only stoOp to ask.
At the close of this recital, the Judge
thought the man had earned his money
and let him go, after giving him and
his companion specific instructions as
to where to find work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22
A NOVELTY AT THE NOVELTY.
La Auto-Girl May Be Human or a
Mechanical Doll.

La Auto-Girl, "the wonderful me-
chanical doll" is a real novelty vaude-
vile act, which is on thu bill at the
Novelty theater this week, and which
mystihed the large audience which at
tended the performances yesterday
afternoon and last evening. 1t takes
a good deal of guessing as to whether
the doll is human or a mechanical
figure. Certainly her actions are more
mechanical than human. and even
when she comes to life and thanks the
audience for its attention, there is
doubt as to whether OF not the young
woman making the little speech is not
6. human substitute for the ''mechan-
ical' figure on the stage moment
before. There are a number Of other
good acts on the bill for this week, a
variety of comedy being furnished by
two teams, John and Mabel Moore, and
McCauley and Donovan. Another good
act is presented by Alice Alva, a player
on various musical instruments. who
closes her act with a saxophone solo
of international airs, Illustrated with
some fine stereOptfcon slides and which
gives the audience an opportunity to
show their patriotism, when the Amer
lean flag Is finally shown to the tune
of Yankee Doodle. as well as pictures
Of President Roosevelt and Uncle Sam.
Clarence B.. Martyne sings and illus
trated song and the moving pictures
are unusually entertaining.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22

nee State bank where they counted the
votes and laid plans for active work.
After the character of the work is
fully decided bids will be called for
and the contract awarded to the low
est and best bidder. the board reserv-
ing the right to reject any and all bids.
The work viii be divided according to
the sectional lines of the congressional
survey according to township, range
and sections, and the work will be d.
vided into the same number of parts.
The board will advance the work as
rapidly as possible and much of the
work Of relocating the channel can be
done before the spring rains occur,
which will greatly lessen the danger
from overfiows should there be heavy
rains. Mr.. Thomas Page. president Of
the board of directors is in favor of al
lowing the farmers along the right Of
way to submit bids for the work as
much as possible If they wish and will
submit bids to compete with the bids
from the contractors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22
HOW TO VOTE THIS YEAR.
Changes in the Law Make Instruc-
tiOns Necessary.

Before the coming election, the
clerks and judges in all the precincts
should be assembled and given a
course of instructions. 1t is possible
the ballot laws have changed since the
last general election, and that what
was formerly considered an invalida-
ton of a ballot is now permissible.
IN former days, the man who mark
ed the circle at the top of a column,
and then marked the square opposite
the name of some individual in another
column, lost a vote; now he can mark
the ticket all he wants to. providing
he does not score two candidates for
the same office, and his ticket must be
counted.
At the top of each ticket, just under
the party emblem, will be printed:
Il desire to vote a straight (name of
party ticket as shown by the cross x
mark in the circle thereon except as
otherwise indicated by. The g, cross x
mark opposite the names of other can
didates elsewhere on ballot
This gives the voter a chance to
scratch" any candidate for whom he
has a special antipathy, without GO
ing to the trouble of marking opposite
the names Of all his favorite candi-
dates. He can scratch any candidate
without losing his vote, by simply
making two cross marks, one in the
circle above his party ticket, thereby
denoting his political views in general.
and then, by marking a cross in the
square opposite the name of some can
didate appearing in another column.
score him and cut out the candidate
for the same office whose name ap-
pears in the Straight column. This
system VIII be tedious to the judges
and clerks. and it win take them long
er to check up the votes, but 1t Is a
great boon to the man who desires TO
announce his disapproval of one or
more Of the candidates forced upon
him by the convention.
Rules and regulations for the new
222, session laws of 1905.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22
SHE KEPT ON EATING.
stu Mrs Gus Anderson Wasn't Fun
of Victuals.

A man who was just preparing to
absorb an allotment of food ineF'ish-
er's restaurant Saturday night was
somewhat startled when Anna Ander-
son, a woman who, with her husband,
Gus Anderson, has been featured in
many police court comedies. dropped
in and onto his supper, and began to
eat. The woman did not cease firing
the supper into her system until it was
gone, and she seemed about to add
the dishes and tablecloth, when eject
ed by the proprietor Of the place. Then
she was nabbed by the police, but on
a promise to go home and be good, was
released. But it seemed that her ap-
petite was not fully appeased, and in
a few minutes she appeared at 8 pri-
vate house nearby, and demanded
rations. Without waiting for the de-
mand to be passed upon by the house
holder. she charged on the commits
sary department and began to forage.
This time she was arrested in dead
earnest. and hauled to the station. The
police decided that she was crazy and
handed her over to the county 5ailer.
but this morning. after she had sobered
up, she was released. she was not
crazy-she was simply drunk-and
hungry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22
REAL CHINESE ARMY.
Autumn 8Ianeuvers Are in Progress
Near Chan-te-Fu.

Chang-te-fu, Province Of Honan,
China. Oct. 22.@The autumn maneuv-
ers of the Chinese imperial army be-
gan today In the neighborhood Of
Chang-te-fu. About 10000 troops
from the provinces Of Honan, Hupeh,
Chill and Sangtung are engaged under
the command Of Yuan Shi Aai, COM
mander in chief of the Chinese forces,
and General Tihliang, including cav
airy. Infantry and artillery, the latter
arm consisting Of $50 guns According
to the scheme of operations, south
ern army composed of the Hupeh and
Honan forces is supposed to have land
ed in the Yang Use valley and one
wing is endeavoring to reach PeSfn by
way of the Pekin and Hankow railway
and northern army composed OF the
Chill and Shangtung troops Is com
PEELED to defend the capital at short
notice.
The troops engaged in the opera
tons are equipped with the most mod
ern accoutrements, rifles and guns
and present an appearance highly
creditable to the foreign officers. who
have trained and drilled them. The
maneuvers have evoked the greatest
interest in foreign countries. No less
than thirty military attaches of for
eign powers are closely following the
operations, which will conclude with
a grand review and entertainment of
the foreign guests by the officials OF
the province and officers OF the Chi
nese army.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22
ROCK ISLAND TIME CARD.
Superintendent Meet to Arrange for
Winter Travel.

Rock Island officials are meeting in
Topeka today to work out changes for
the new fall and winter time card. It
is announced that no radical changes
are contemplated The trains to ac-
commodate the Colorado summer
tourist business will doubtless be dis
continued and II IS likely a new local
train will be established between-Belle-
vile and Limon, Col.
The meeting is being held in the Of
fee of D. E. Cain, general manager.
General Superintendent Tinsman and
Hallock are in attendance as well as
the superintendents of divisions. The
following general agents Of the traf-
fic department are also here: L. M. Al
len, Leavenworth; z. 3. Hooker.
wichita; r T. Atwood st. Joseph; J.
B. Bristol of Hutchinson and J. A.
Stewart of Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22
Shoes Closed Out
From Factories


shoes 1t demand don't
nothing
big close-outs That's prices
Wonen's
Wonens $3.50
Wonnen's $3.50 Kid ShoesduH
Wones $15o plain Wei kid sizess25
Wonnen's
Chidren's
$l.1O so
Misses
Mems
Mems
Boys 81 durable calfskin $148
he's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22
L. M. PENWELL
.sTHE OHIO PoEre HERE.
Mrs. Ida Eckert-Laurenoe Visits Her
Parents in Topeka.

Mrs Ida Eckert-LaWrence. known
as "The Ohio Poet" is a guest for a
few days of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
y. s. Eckert. at 1899 Western avenue.
Mrs. Lawrence is returning to Ohio
from an extended trip to California,
New Mexico Arizona and a ten days
trip into the Sonora country of Old
Mexico on horseback. She says: I'VE
Travelled by horse and pack burrors
from Cos-eight In our .party-one horse
following the other closely and over the
toughest trails it has ever been my
pleasure to follow. Sometimes so close
was the trail and rocky that our horses
had to leap from rocks to a new foot
ing and a misstep would have dashed
them $50 feet below. I did not. at first,
believe they could do ft-and I learned
to love the sure-footed horse that car
RED me far into the mountains and
back again to safety. Sveral times as
we gained a summit we could look over
q thousand mountain peaks into the
Terrtachipe district-some so miles to
the south,
sOur first meal in camp was a delight
and surprise for Mr.. Evans, manager
Of one Of the big mines. brought us a
nuarter of venison-
Mrs. Lawrence VIII leave Friday for
her home Ia Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22
TOO MUCH PIANO PLAYING.
But Judge Ur1ny wouldn't Decide II
Disturbed Frankenstein's Peace.

The case of Jennie Kline, charged
by J. F'rankenstein for disturbing the
peace by piano playing, dancing and
Urmy in favor of the defendant
F'rankenstein, who runs a second
hand store at 307 Kansas avenue, has
been complaining to the officers for
some time that the Kline woman. who
lives above his store, was making too
much noise. He at last swore out a
warrant against her on the charge that
she disturbed his peace by loud talk
ing, piano playing and dancing" Al
though the Kline woman probably did
disturb the peace Of Mr.. F'rankenstein
Judge Uruy did not wish to 20 IN rec
ord as deciding that piano pIavinr and
dancing could be called dfsturbinr the
peace, so Jennie Kline was dischareed
on that charge.
new warrant was sworn out by
z raIk eilsteln saturday evening against
the Kline woman for keepinr Il dis
orderly house. She will be tried for
this offense this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22
New Institution
For Topeka
The Carson College, Kansas City, Lo-
Gates a Branch in the GODDARD.
Building.

c. W. Cropsy. graduate of the Car
son College of Psychic-Sarcology of
Kansas City. Missouri. has located an
Office IN the new GODDARD building. S22
Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. He
treats successfully all, acute and
chronic diseases without drugs, medi-
cines or surgical operations of any
kind.
Or. Carson. founder of the Carson
College of Psychic-Sarcology and
Temple of Health, Kansas City, Mis-
souri,. says: &C. W. Cropsey is one of
my oldest graduates of Vital Science
Healing. He is thoroughly qualified to
practice the system taught by me at
the College Of Psychic Sarcology.
recommend him to anyone who may
need relief from acute or chronic dis
eases, as we'll qualified to practice the
science of vital healing.
For more than fifteen years C. ".
Cropsey. has been in close touch with
the Kansas City College and Temple Of
Health. His peculiar healing power is
considered by his patients as phe-
nomenal.
All inquiries by mail promptly an
swered. Calls are made in city and
country. Consultation Free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22
FAIRY SHOW WAS A SUCCESS.
Miss Lanham's Cantata Fills Grand
Opera House at Saturday Matinee.

The Fairy Cantata," the children's
entertainment at the Grand opera
house Saturday afternoon, had the best
attendance of any matinee this season.
The house was filed with children and
their parents, and all enjoyed the
pleasing and spectacular event. The
$50 children who took part in the
cantata were well trained, and acted
their parts admirably, from the dude
fairies whose drill was almost per-
introduced by four fairy leaders. The
seven sand men" were the principal
comedians of the play. and kept the
audience laughing while they were on
the stage.
Every feature of the entertainment
was carried off without a mistake
which speaks well for the ability Of
Miss CeOra Ianhan, who arranged the
entertainment, drilled the children and
wrote a portion Of the words and
music.
Miss Mabel Ridenour, who took the
part of the fairy queen, was especially
good in the role, and her singing ex-
ceIlent
Mrs. @William Schaffer was at the
piano, and Mrs. L. Bear, who recently
sang a solo during the intermfssiOn.
Miss Lanham Is well pleased with
the success of her entertainment and
viii probably give another this winter.
Bryan Among the Hoosiers.
Indianapolis. Ind, Oct 22.=William
J. Bryan began a three days speaking
tour of Indiana today The first speech
was made at Brazil.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22
HE'S A BAD MAN WHEN DRUNK
John SPAIN Paid Five Dollars for Try
ing to Whip COMPANIONS.

John SPAIN, who caused some dis
turbance in the restaurant of Mrs.
Klienhamp last night and who later
exchanged blows with his mpanions
was released this morning on pleading
to the charge Of drunkenness and pay
ing the fine of i've dollars.
SPAIN, a North Topeka resident,
was divorced by the court a short time
ago and given the custody of the chill
dren. The eldest, a girl OF twelve.
keeps house for him. When sober he
is a law abiding citizen and a hard
worker. but when drunk he causes
trouble.
Judge Urmy told SPAIN this morn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22
Mill Ends of Cotton Goods
At Lowest Known Prices

Cambria Lining-black, white
and colors-2 to 10 yard ~
pieces worth s u c per I'd .OhC
Indian linen-36 inches wide
closely woven-siIk fnish-2
to 10 yards lengths-worth n
II 4 per yard. ....... &c
White Canvas and fancy mercer
lied waistings-plain. figured
and stripe patterns-36 inches
wide-5 to 1 5 yards ~
worth 25c per yard. --... 4 &c
Standard Calicos-in all the best
colors and patterns to 10
yard Iengths-we sell the same
quality from the piece at
6 nc. per yard yG
Short lengths of percaIe-light
and medium colors=1 to
yard lengths-patterns suit
able for children's dresses and
boys waists-worth up ~
II * per yard. .ObC
Tennis F1annel-light colors=
stripe and check patterns
worth from the bolt 8 &c, in
these 2 to 10 yard Eg/0
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22
A Sale Of SaleSmen'S Samples, Mill Ends
and Factory and JobberS' CloSe-OutS

fbyngg Low cost is ia Hg B yHavHng ~ Il 6 mani
d tb bgu Atm time does re &c
ar
on @ h
wehaa unusually
&c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22

The regular meeting of the Toltec
rite which was to have been held this
evening has been indefinitely post
poned, the hall being in use for work
preparatory to Scottish Rite reunion
E H ANDERSON. K. c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22
DRAINAGE BONDSCARRY.
Had Majority of only Eighty-three
Votes.

A special election held in North To-
peka last Saturday for the purpose OF
Votine bonds to the extent of $125,-
600 to cover the expense of cleaning
out and Strengthening Soldier creek
and Indian creek, resulted in the bonds
carrying by a majority of 83 votes The
total number Of votes cast was S49.
The board of directors of the drainage
district net this morning at the Shaw
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22

New York, Oct. 22.zThe failure OF
J. ". Henning. an operator on the
New York stock exchange, was an
nounced on the floor OF the exchange
today. Henning was large trader on
the exchange. It is said he suffered
losses In Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul stock IN April last.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22

ing, that his visits at the police station
were becoming too frequent and thai
If he was arrested again very soon he
would be neverely dealt with.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22
nFenbers Of Lincoln circle No. /

You are requested to attend the fu-
neral of Sister Weymouth Parker
Tuesday afternoon. October %, 3 p. m.
at First Congregational church.
CLARA COVELIl, President
ANNA z. BRUSMANs Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-22

Unbleacht canton and domet
fanneIzclosely woven-heavy
feeced=length from 2 to 10
yards=worth 10c per za/
Bleacht and unbleacht domet
and canton fannel=suitabl
for making underwear and
just the right weight for nurs-
cry purposes from the
bolt II &c per M
yard NV
Bleacht and unbleacht domet
and canton hannel-widths up
to 81 inches=extra heavy
worth from the bolt 15c,
lengths. 2 to 10 yards, 1GG/~
per yard .. lEAC
Fleeced Granite Cloths-pat-
terms suitable for waists, XII
monas and house dresses-me-
dunn and dark colors-2 to 10
yard pieces=worth from the
piece 15e per M
yarQ W.
Cotton Eiderdown and Kimona
cloth-medium and light col
ors small and fancy patterns
worth 15c per yard from { d.
the bolt. ...... E/$&
The Washington times., 1906-04-23
PIMLICO ENTRIES
FOR TOMORROW

First race-ThTee-year-ol and up. five
and One-haIf furlongs. Peter Paul. lie
Donna. 10l: NutWOOd. 103: Mrs Frank
Foster. 1G7. Optical. lO3. Grevilla. S9.
HilaTity. l09: Plantagenet. ~; Ethelbry-
tha 1G7- Dr. COffcy 90. Kills. III. The
Yelled Lady. ioo.
Second race-Handicap. twO-year-olds.
four and One-half furiOngs. WoOdline,
I'D; Lady Vera. ll5; Lucy Marie, ll3;
AlleriCn, los; Manana, lO6; ST. Jeanne,
100
Third Tace-Three-ycar-Ol and up.
selling; six fUrlongs- Mary Worth. ia;
Bribery 10I: @PaloTa. IS: %Welbourne.
1W: Henry Waring. 95: Hyperion. ~;
optical. %. >Castor lt9; "W. B. Fas-
so; Loricatc. l2e-
Fourth race-AIaidcn. three-year-Olds; (;
six furIongs. Changeable- 105; w W
Pierce. 107: Frills. l05; Indra. 105. Julia
RothsChild, i05; Racine II. lV1; Betray,
los: Oakleaf, l05; FlatterCss. l05; Tar
lac. 10; Amelia Racine. 100.
Fifth e-Three-year-oIds and up,
selling; one mile Nonsense. St; De-
kaber. 106, ~Sais. 106. %Duke Of Kendall.
los; Winchester. I03; Paeon, 100. 7Ruth
W. 81; singing Master. I03-
Sixth -Thrce-year-oIds and up.
one mile and forty yards. Waddell il.
IOq: Pleasant DAYS. 9S; Ruby Hemp
stead. III; John F. Ahearn, lI3; Little
Cita. III: Arby Van. 109; Long Brook,
III: Castor. ia; Winifred A. SO; Rose
tint. Ill
Apprentice allowance.
Weather rainy. track slow.
The Washington times., 1906-04-23
COAST DISASTER
NARROWS PRICES
Expected Liquidating Move
ment Failed to Materialize.
TRADING ELEMENT FOOLED
Made Quick Jump After Assuming Bear
Side, and Accumulating Many
Features.
TRADING ELEMENT FOOLED

NEW YORK, April 23--COnsidering
the disturbing nature of events connect
ed with the San Francisco calamity,
price movements on the stock exchange
this morning were narrow.
At first the trading element, expecting
a renewed IiquidatinS movement took
the bear side ana they sold stocks free
~. They discovered. however. that
there was no pressure Of long stock in
sight and quickly shifted their position.
buying and bidding up the same issues
they had first offered down.
This change in their position caused a
strong tone for a time and the majority
OF stocks traded in made material ad-
Vances from early figures. Toward the
end of the first hour good selling orders
appeared in the market.
With their execution traders again
changed and hurriedly sold the stocks
they had accumulated. The list dropped
generally from z to IL points. The
Steel issues held stubbornly firm.
Government bonds unchanged; other
bonds firm.
The opening of the market was gener-
ally heavy with Pennsylvania down =
in all Union Pacific and Reading were
u lower. Anaconda lost 3lz. Trading
was fairly brisk and well scattered.
London sold probably 1890 shares O.
Steel common Dealings in other stockA
We're scattered. with probably as much
bought as sold
Since the opening the tone has been
heavy throughout
The Washington times., 1906-04-23
FIRE COMPANIES LOSSES
MAY CAUSE FAILURES
San Francisco Disaster Expected 10
Force Retirement Of Some Izsur-
ance Companies.

NEW YORK, April IA Fire under
writers IN this city, although practically
in every ca.se stin without direct info--
nation, are inclined 70 view the situa-
tiOn IN San Francisco in a slightly better
light owilsg TO the fire being under con-
troll, ana because OF the belief that much
OF the clty was spared By the flames
Tlas better feeling does not prevail il
all instances. however On the con-
trary. one prominent Insurance ofncial
OF a large British company. who said
he naturally was an optimist, stated
that insurance circles were not viewing
the situation seriously enough, and that
the great -alamity in San Francisco was
not suff clsIltly realized. An official or
an Eastern company went so far as 10
say that he believed OF all the 100 com
panies doing business in San Francisco.
that : ere were not more than twenty
FIVE buL would suffer an impairment of
capital
Several OF the smaller foreign com
panies. whose business on the Pacific
coast has been very large. viii undoubt-
eGly suffer heavily, and number OF
them probably Will withdraw. The larger
and established foreign companies
will be able TO meet all losses. although
to CO so the home Offices viii have TO be
called Upon for funds
1t has been estimated that the risks
OF three companies IN San Francisco
total about sl6.O01.O00. but IL mas beer
explained that this amount includes al
risks written IN the San Francisco dis
trict. which Includes territory within a
radius Of fifteen miles II is stated that
the total city risks do not amount to
more than SlZDO,O0o. and that two
thirds OF this Is residential. lnasuucf
as much of the residence district was
saved. this explanation places the cOIn-
panys condition in more favorable
light The total surplus of the thres
companies IS but SJ.Sl5.00O
The Continental and the Home are
two Of the few companies that have
50 far heard from their San Francisco
representati tiVes. The outside loss Of the
Continental IS placed at s. .O0O, 900, and
that Of the Home al $500. CO., Eacf
company has a surplus exceeding $ .OoO.-
600. and on April % the amount OF th'
COn1inentaTs cash in bank was s2.027,
e27