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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-17
WANTS AN EXPLANATION.
r. Donald johnson Is Press Agent. Not
Chairman Of the E1lzs Committee.


There is at least one place where
the committee which has. charge of the
ARRANGEMENTS for the weeks perform
ance which is to be given at the NOV
city theater for the Eiks benenl mas
shown exceptionally good judgment
This particular reference is made TO
r. Donald Johnson. who is none otner
than Roy Johnson, the well known
Santa Fe passenger man.
He had a story in the State journal
of last night in which he cailed alten-
ton to the fact that the doings Whieh
the F,lks are to be in charge of at the
Novelty theater the week commencing
the 29th of April viii be the grandest
ever. He either wrote or dictated
every word Of the story and the first
thing that he did after reading the ac-
count was to call up the state Journal
office and demand a retraction on the
ground that the statements contained
in the article were not accurate. Pos
sibly not, but he inspired all or them
and it is not customary to confne
press agents too closely to those things
which impress the average reader as
the uncolored truth.
one of the most serious objections
that he has to the story is the fact
that the statement was made that ne
was chairman of the committee on ar
rangements He denies that he made
such a statement, but he did just the
same and he has evidently had con-
ference with Doe Goodwin who is
the sure enough chairman, and who
demanded a retraction.
BY securing this retraction the press
agent also secures the statement that
/ the show viii be Of the regulation
vaudeville style. just the same as has
been given by Manager Hagen with
the exception that it VIII probably be 8
little better than anything which has
been given this winter. Then again
there is the local attraction in the fact
that all Of the illustrated songs will be
handled by members of the Elk ag-
gregation
OF course the money realized from
the sale of tickets the week of the
benefit will be turned into the fund
which will be expended in making ths
/ trip to Denver, the biggest thing of the
kind that the Elk lodge of Topeka Of
for that matter any other order ha.
! ever Enderta ken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-17
NEW TELEPHONE CHARTER.

At a special session of the state char
ter board Monday, a charter was grant
ed to the Topeka Independent Tele-
phone company, the new concern
which succeeds to the old Independent
Telephone = company of Topeka. The
stockholders in the new concern are
the same as the old, the only differ
ence being that the new company has
$1.00O,0O0 capital, and the old one only
$4,000.
The sincorporators of the new con-
Germ. are all members of the Pankey
family. They are B. F. Pankey, F. w
Pankey L. NJ Pankey, E. A. Pankey
and D. L. Pankey. The increase in the
capital is for the purpose of largely in
creasing and improving the facilities OF
the plant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-17

catches mosquitoes on the wing You
cannot imagine how many it destroys
The quail or Bob White is a good, exam
pie of the ground seavenger. But the
present Bob White is different from
the one your grandfathers knew. Al
most every quail In the United States
has been shot at at least once or. twice
and has been MADEIRA target Of me
ones I knew as a boy were far differ
ent.
Then Mr.. Brown 1delineated his ex-
perience in trying to catch the young-
1t was a side-splitting narrative, but
full Of pointed natural history.
on Thursday morning Mr. Brown viii
sneak to the students in the high school
proper. Today he spoke at Lincoln ard
Sumner schools. and tomorrow will talk
at number of other schools in the
city.
Helen Gould, noted the world over for
her philanthropy, is paying Mr. Brown
q salary for his work, and all his OK
penses. It is a work that deserves the
hearty support and endorsement OF ev-
ery person who has a genuine true
heart
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-17
FRANKLIN DAY.
Two Hundredth Anniversary to Be
Celebrated With Unusual Features

Philadelphia. April 1.-TWO import
ant features will mark the celebration
of the two hundredth anniversary of
the birthday of Benjamin Franklin,
which begins in this city tonight King
Edward Of England viii receive the de-
cree Of doctor of laws from the Uni
Tersity Of Pennsylvania and Andrew
Carnegie, acting as lord rector of the
University of ST. Andrews, Scotland,
VIII confer the honorary degree of doc
tor of laws upon Miss Agnes Irwin,
dean of Radcliffe college and great
granddaughter of Franklin.
At the opening of the celebration in
honor of the memory of the philosopher
and statesman at Witherspoon hall to-
night Miss Irwin will be honored and
the degree win be conferred upon King
Edward by proxy next Thursday night,
when the sovereign viii be represented
by Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, British
ambassador to the United States. Men
of International fame viii participate
in the celebration which will continue
three days. The entire city is decorated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-17

The funeral services of Mrs. Hattie
Grower, who died at her home 116
Buchanan street, Sunday, were held at
$3.50 this afternoon from her late
home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-17
SMASHED HIS BUGGY.
Frank Asphalt Also Slightly Injured
in Runaway Caused by Auto.

Frank A. Asphalt. a clerk employed
al the Crockett dry goods store, was
badly bruised as the result of a rum
away which occurred on the Burlin-
game road near the Baughman ice
cream factory, Sunday. An automobile
played an important part.
The horse which Asphalt was driv
ing became scared at an automobile
which DR. L. H. Mum was driving and
turning part way around turned the
occupants, young lady whom Aspi-
nall had taken out for a drive. The
young woman was uninjured but Aspi-
nall was bruised about the body and
his face scratched. The horse then ran
a short distance, smashing the buggy
to pieces
We were driving along when the au-
tomobile came" said Aspinan land we
turned out to give it room. They seem
ed to want all of the road. however,
and brushed right by us. They scared
the horse, which turned around and
with this upset the buggy, throwing
US out on the ground. The horse ran
on short way and smashed the buggy
to pieces. What vexed me more than
anything else was the attitude Of DR..
Num- He didn't attempt to stop when
ne passed us, to see what he had done
nor when he turned around to come
back and we were standing there did he
stop to inquire. He Just kept right on,
though 1 called out. The automobile
was coming along rapidly and didn' t
have any number on it
I am very sorry that the accident
occurred, but don't think that I was
responsible for it, said DR.. Mum.
The young man showed he was a
green driver and we were only going
at about eight miles an hour. We
didn't think that we had caused the
accident and went on without looking
back because we didn't know anything
/ had happened. Mr.. Seery was in the
automobile with me. And when we
came back though we noticed the
man standing there. we did not know
that we had caused the accident. He
made no motion to stop us and we
went on. don't think we should be
charged with the accident didn't
have any number on the automobi1e
because was just trying it out I have
a number and use it on the other auto
mobile
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-17

Councilman f. B. Simms was called
to Kansas City yesterday on account Of
the death of his niece, Mrs. Frank
Horsman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-17

Mrs. Mary H. Parks widow of Chas;
W. Parks. died this morning at 6
o 'cIock at 1901 Harrison street where
she has been staying with her son and
daughter-iT1-law, Mr.. and Mrs. A. W.
Parks Mrs. Parks has been suffering
from a slight stroke of paralysis and a
heavier attack this morning was more
than her enfeebled condition could
withstand. Mrs. Parks was one of the
oldest settlers In Topeka and if she had
lived until the both of this month
would have resided in Topeka for 40
years She came 10 Topeka with her
husband, c. ". Parks, in 1866. Mr..
Parks purchasing most of the property
fronting on what IS now Union Pacific
park. North Topeka. c. w. Parks died
about twenty years ago. Mrs Parks
was 81 years. ofeaage on the day before
her death. She leaves one son. A w
Parks. connected with the train dis
patchers' department of the Santa Fe
The funeral will take place at o'elock
Thursday afternoon from the residence
of H n Gilman. nephew of Mrs
Parks, 1915 Quincy street. North To
pela. All friends of the family are
invited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-17
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

b.. local appTcations.a as they cannot reach
tS5e 5iseased pertion of the ear. There is
o1iv one way to cure deafness, and that
ie nv constitutional remedies. Deafness
= - caused BY an infIamed condition of the
= lining of the Eustachfan tube
4 x this tube is inf1amed you have a
,~.,,rnbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed deaIness IS the
- taisen out and this tube restored to its
,,ormai condition. hearing viii be destroy
ed forever; cases out OF ~ are caused
k,,,-sS condition of the mucous surfaces.
we viii give 500 for. any case Of deaf
80 fca1lsed BY catarrhl- that, can not be
n,7Ted Fy Halls Catarrh Cure Send for
car J. CHENEY & co. Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists, l5c.
TAKE HANS Family Pills for constitution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-17
Is the Moon Inhabited?

Science has proven that the moon has an
a fraosphere which makes life in some
form possible on that satellite but not for
human beings, who have a hard enough
those who don't know that Electric Bit
ters cure headache, biiiousness. malaria
chiIls and fever. jaund5ce, dyspepsia diz-
zjness. torpid liver. kidney complaints
general debility and female weakness. I'm
eoua1ed as a general tonic and appetizer
for weak persons and especially for the
aged It induces sound sleep. Fully
guaranteed by the Arnold Drug Co., s21
n. Kansas ave. Price only SOC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-17
MME. NORDICA
sig. Angelo PatricOIo, Pianist.
Alr. Z. Romayne Simmons,
ACcOmpanfsf

Box office sale begins at StansfeId's
Thursday, April 10, a. m. Mail or
ders from all points. including Topeka,
addressed to George Stansfield. con
tanning the price and a stamped en-
velope addressed for return. will be
received on and after Monday. April
16, and the seats reserved according to
the expressed preference, and prompt
" mailed to the purchaser. Orders re-
ceived before that day VIII not be filed
until those Of the morning of April Is
have been filed.
Tickets only s1.O0 all over the
house.
A rate Of one fare, plus so cents. has
been made for the round trip One
be less
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-17

why suffer with your kidneys? The
discovery of Kidney Fits has proved a
blessing to thousands of kidney suf-
ferers who have been restored to per
feet health. These Tablets drive the
diseased germs out of the system. and
We urge all sufferers to give this scten-
tif1c and successful kidney remedy a
trial % cents Stansfleld's, 631 Kan
sas avenue. Arno1d's, S21 n. KAN ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-17

Double Track Scenic highway. Con
meets at Buffalo or Niagara Falls with
all lines from the west. Write Passen-
ger Department. Lehigh Valley r.
zlS South Clark street. Chicago. hi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-17

Conductor William Miller, who has
had a passenger run between Kansas
CITY and Dodge City and is we'll known
in Topeka. died at his home in Kansas
City of pneumonia Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-17
DEATH S AND FUNERALS.

Anna Peterson, the fve-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Peterson of POI Klein street. died at
The home of her parents of pneumonia
last night at o'clock.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-30
Lady Charlotte Dead.

Special 70 the Herald.
London Aug. 3O.-Lady Charlotte
Campbell BanRerman, wife of Sir
Hurry. the premier. died TODAY.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-30
FLOODS IN MEXICO.
Heavy Rains In the Puebla District.
Wheat Crops Destroyed.

Puebla, Mexico, Aug. 29.-During
the past few days very heavy rains
have visited this district and caused
great damage, principally to crops and
railroads and street car lines. The
losses are serious, especially in the
agricultural districts, where whole
crops have been completely destroyed
Many houses in the lower portion of
this and smaller surrounding cities
are flooded. On the San Diego Ha
cienda, the largest wheat producing
ranch in this entire section, the dam
age will amount to over 100000
Three bridges of the Mexican Rail
road have been washed away. Con
siderable damage was also done by
the floods in the neighborhood of Du
range. The total damage will aggre-
gate 100000.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-30
BRYAN GOT GOOD
REST LAST NIGHT
SAYS HE is GLAD TO GET HOME
AGAIN.-TALKED TO NEWS
PAPER REPRESENTATIVES.

Special to the Herald.
New York, Aug. 3O.-William Jen-
nings Bryan is resting today aboard
the yacht Illini, which is anchored of
Stapleton on Staten Island. He is
outstanding his strength for the big
reception tonight, when he will fore
cast in his speech the issues of the
coming campaign He spent a restful
night, and says he is glad to get away
from the rolling sea. He would not
discuss politics, but expressed his APP
probation of President Roosevelts
kindness to Mrs. Bryan and Miss
Bryan in facilitating their earlier
landing Wednesday from the liner
down the bay.
The distinguished Nebraskan will
not have minute to himself from the
time he lands at 4 o'clock this after
noon until he leaves New York Friday
morning. Parades, receptions and
hand-shaking will occupy all of the
time until then The official parade
begins with the landing and the route
goes up Broadway. 1t has been an
ticipated that there will be but seven
carriages in the parade, but the seven
mayors from Nebraska cities say they
will be in the parade, program or no
program.
At the big dining to follow the pa
rade the committee is embarrassed in
naming the men who are to have the
honor of dining with Bryan.
The ceremonies at the garden will
follow the dinner. Arrangements are
being made for overflow meetings.
Bryan will leave Friday morning
for New Haven and Bridgeport In
President Mellin's car, but every
member of his party will pay full fare,
as Mr. Bryan has insisted on this. He
will return here Saturday morning
and go to Jersey City. He will then
leave for the West n
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-30
COUNTLESS THOUSANDS
cheered Bryan AS Big Parade Moved
Up Broadway This Afternoon.

Special to the Herald.
New York, August SO.-Between
crowds Of countless thousands that
lined both sides of Broadway from
the Battery to Central Park, William
J. Bryan made his entry into New
York today after an absence from
the country Of nearly a year. Even
those whose political faith held them
aloof from the popular demonstration
were bound to admit that it was a
"triumphal" entry, the like of which
the metropolis had not seen since the
return OF Admiral Dewey after his
victory at Manila Bay
The plans as arranged by the sew
eral committees were carried on;
without a hitch. As the distinguished
Nebraskan, with Governor Folk at his
side, rode up Broadway the crowds
cheered, men waved their hats and
women waved greetings with their
handkerchiefs. From curb to build
ing line the sidewalks were closely
backed with men, women and children
for a place of vantage from
which to get a view OF the central
figure of the days demonstration.
Doorways were filled, the roofs Of
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-30
FORT WORTH PRISONER
POISONED BY CANDY
CANDY WAS SENT TO JAIL AND
KILLED ONE AND SEVERAL
OTHERS ARE SICK.

Special to the Herald.
Fort Worth, Aug 30.-Local officers
believe that the death of A S. Fitz-
gerald, county Jail prisoner, was
caused by poison on candy which he
ate. The candy was sent him from
the outside by parties thought to want
him disposed Of for fear he would
turn states evidence and cause them
trouble. Five other prisoners IN the
jail are still seriously i'll from strych-
nine on candy. A charge of murder
will be placed against Joe Allen, a
seventeen-year-old boy, who is direct
ly charged with sending the candy.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-30
OLD INDIAN FIGHTER DEAD.
George Scarborough Was In the Fa-
nous Conflict at Pawnee Rock.

Denison. Texas. Aug. 29.-George
Scarborough, who was member of
General Donniphan's famous Missouri
command that operated with General
Fremont when he marched into South
ern California prior to the Mexican
war. died yesterday in the Chicka-
saw Nation. II was Scarborough,
with several companions. who made
the famous fight against Comanche
Indians at Pawnee Rock on the old
Santa Fe trail. They beat off a band
Of about fifty Indians and escaped
under the dense smoke of a prairie
fire. Many Comanches were killed
and wounded. It is said that Satant,
the Kiowa chief. was present and di-
rected the fight.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-30
INDIANS GIVE TROUBLE
To Fisheries Officials Who Try to
Break Down Barbados.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Vancouver, B. c., Aug. 30.-A call
has been sent for militia to subdue
Indians on the Babine river and lake.
Five thousand Reds are said to be in
open revolt, caused by the fisheries
officials attempting to break down
barricades erected by the Indians to
prevent salmon from reaching the
spawning ground. Owing to the great
number of the Indians the officers
were routed Wednesday. The govern
ment has not yet acted.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-30

buildings were thronged and every
window held it's party of spectators.
The hotels and many business houses
we're decorated for the occasion.
MIR. Bryan was pleased with the
warmth of the demonstration in his
honor. He bowed cordially both right
and left in response to the cheers of
the crowd and several times ex-
pressed his pleasure to those about
him.
The parade to the Victoria Hotel
where Mr.. Bryan rests until evening.
was but a preliminary of the days
program. The grand finale is slated
for tonight in Madison Square Gar
den. where twelve thousand cheering
Democrats. representing all factions
of the party and every section of the
country, gather to welcome Mr.
Bryan home and to hear his speech in
reply. While the twelve thousand
privileged ones assemble within the
big auditorium, several times that
number will gather in Madison Square
and the adjacent streets to do their
share toward making the home COM
ing" a success. According to the
completed program Mr.. Bryan will
arrive at the garden at o'clock. For
an hour previous to that time the
crowds will be entertained with mu-
sic by Fanciulli's Band and the Met
ropolitan Opera House Band. After
Mr.. Bryan's arrival Governor Folk
will call the meeting in the garden to
order and .giil make a speech aftei
which he will introduce Mayor Tom
Johnson of Cleveland to preside Au.
gustus Thomas, the playwright, will
deliver an address of welcome on be
half of the Commercial Travellers
Antitrust League, which took the
Initiative in planning the reception.
Mr.. Bryan will then deliver his speech
on the Democratic issues of 1908.
Afterwards he will address an over
flow meeting in Madison Square Park.
It is expected that it will be midnight
before the demonstration is conclud
ed.
There is considerable speculation in
both Democratic and Republican cir
clcs as to just what Mr Bryan will
say in his speech. The greater part
of the speech was prepared on the
stIsSr side of the Atlantic, and was
-way-home. During
past twenty-four hours Mr.. Bryan
s showed the speech to a number
his most intimate political friends,
hose criticisms and suggestions he
has carefully noted.
It is generally agreed that Mr..
Bryan will attack the trusts, and it
is possible that he will go further and
give his views on certain forms Of
public ownership of the utilities. 1t is
not thought that he will enter upon
the money question beyond repeating
his recent assertions that conditions
have eliminated money as an issue.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-30
Mammoth Enn PLANT.

Mr. Z. T. Kuhl was showing an egg
plant in this city yesterday that was
a blue ribbon winner, easily. 1t
weighed more than five pounds, and
was an immense looking specimen. 1t
was of the big purple variety, and was
Of perfect shape. Mr.. Kuhl grew it on
his place four miles north of the city.
He left II with the Board of Trade.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-30

Don't neglect the warnings of ma
ture. If your appetite is poor. breath
bad, tongue coated, you will be sick
unless you take steps to put your sys-
TEN in good condition. Prickly Ash
Bitters is the remedy you need. It
cleanses the entire system. Bratton
Drug Co., special agents.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-30
Heavy Fire Loss.

Special TO the Herald.
st. Paul, Mimi, Aug 30.-The build
ing of the Strong-Warner Company
wholesale milliners, was damaged by
fire to the extent Of S125.OOO this
morning. The fire was caused by the
electric wiring.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-30
BRYAN HAD
When Army Of Newspaper Mem
nered Him on Household.

Special to the Herald.
New York, Aug. 3O.-Cornered on
the deck of Nixon's steam houseboat
this afternoon Bryan capitulated to .
besieging army of newspaper men.
After saying he would talk on any
subject save about persons and poll
tics, he talked for two hours on them
He parried the first shots Being
asked his opinion of the Hearst-Je-
neutrality-suspicious. wrangle in New
York state, Bryan said he must follow
the established rule to take no part in
state politics.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-30
SHOT HIMSELF IN HEAD
The Verdict of the Coroner in Nipple
Suicide Case.
Special to the Herald.

Special 70 the Herald.
Philadelphia, Pa. Aug. 3O.-Coroner
King. after an inquest over the body
of President Nipple of the Real Estate
and Trust Company. announced that
Nipple committed suicide by shooting
himself in the head.
Coroner King says he suppressed
the news of suicide for seven days
to prevent a run on the bank, acting
on the request of number of the
directors of the bank and members Of
Nipples family. He thought the di-
rectors would have time to make up
the deficit and thus help the deposit
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-30
TO-DAY and TOMORROW

Wood, the Clothing Man,
will be at our store Today
and Tomorrow Aug. 3Oth
and 31st). Don't fail to
see him. Every order
guaranteed satisfactory.
DOYLE BROS,
Mems Outfitters.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-30
TO ISSUE BONDS
For Relief Of Famine Sufferers In
Russian Territory.
snecIal to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
St Petersburg, Aug. 30.-An i'm
perial ukase today authorized the
Russian minister Of finance to issue
four per cent. rentes to the nomina
value of twenty-five million dollars
for famine relief where crops have
failed.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-30

ors. Nipples wife was unaware her
husband was a suicide until told by
the physicians. Nipple killed himself
in the bath room at his home by plac-
ing the revolver in his mouth. the
ball lodging in his brain. There was
no external wound.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-08-30

Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald
Nome, Alaska. Aug. 3O.-Amund-
sen, the Norwegian explorer, has
passed Cape Prince of Wales. One of
the crew is dead. Nome is preparing
to give the explorer a royal welcome.