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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-19
BOLD HIGHWAYMEN.
They Searched the Pockets of Every
Victim They Met Near Shawnee.

Kansas City, Nov. 1.-two highway
men in a buggy rode along road near
| Shawnee, a small town in johnson
county. Kan, just south of Argentine
about o'clock yesterday afternoon and
held up everyone they met. posse
tried to capture the robbers as they
were crossing a bridge near Merriam,
Kan. They whipped their horse into a
gallop and escaped. The five members
of the posse sent Is or 20 bullets flying
aftersthenl. but luck was with the high
waynen and neither was hit.
The first man the robbers met was
Weslie Bousman, Jr., a farmer. He was
riding to Shawnee town in his buggy.
As they were about to pass Bousman
on the narrow road the robbers leveled
a revolver at him and commanded him
to halt.
stand up" said one of them.
Bousman stood up in his buggy One
OF the robbers covered" him with a
revolver while the other searched his
pockets. They found 81 and took It,
Then the victim was ordered to drive
A little farther down the road the
robbers met George Babrell, a stone
ed his pockets, but found nothing
Next the highwaymen met Harry
Bousman and William Alden, riding in
a light wagon. The pockets of both
these victims were searched From Mr..
Bousman the robbers took IS. All four
robberies were with three-fourths of a
mile of each other. After the fourth
the robbers either became alarmed or
Disguised, for they turned and started
to drive in the direction Of this city,
Weslie Bousman had given the
alarm and members of the Anti Horse
Thief league were the ones who tried
TO head the robbers off at little
bridge near Merriam, a small town
half way between Shawnee and West
port. The five men who had respond
ed to the call were endeavoring to
stretch a rope across the bridge and
stop the robbers horse. The animal
was galloping when the highmen's We
hicle appeared.
Edward Walrner. constable of Mis-
sion township of johnson county,
sprang at the horse and grabbed the
bit. One of the men struck the horse
with the whip and 1t reared, throwing
thirty feet before he let go of the
bride, Seeing the constable's danger
the other men began to shoot at the
robbers. They ga1loped on
The mon stopped in H. J. Koff's
store In Shawnee, a few minutes be-
fore the robberies. He says both are
white mon. One is about five feet tall
and the other five feet seven Inches
Both are smooth shaver end neither
one wore a mask. They drove small
bay horse.
Sergeant D. J. Whalen and squad
of patrolmen from No. s station ar
rested j. J. Clark last night Clark
was driving into Westport in a buggy.
He had blood on his hands and his
general description corresponded to
that Of one of the robbers that was
telephoued from Merriam.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-19

John and David Dutt, who are sup
posed to be somewhere in Kansas
With the coming of the cold weather
the feas. which have been pervading
dogdom in Topeka. have hibernated
and there is untold joy among the ca
mines and also the unfortunates in
families who have been assigned regu-
larry to flea hunts after the household
pet has had his bath.
A morning paper. which claims to
be great sporting authority, over.
looked reporting a number of Satur.
days football games. It failed to give
even the score of one of the most i'm
pOrtant games of the season, the great
Carlisle Indian-MinneSota contest. No
wonder the people depend on the State
Journal.
When the score announcing X. US
victory over Nebraska was announced
from the Washburn field during Sat
urdays game. the Washburn students
rose as a body and cheered long and
loud, which indicates that when the
game is not between the two schools
there is no rivalry between the two
schools.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-19
BEAUTIFUL cOnPLEXION
Lady of Fifty Looks Like Sixteen.

A Nashville lady found way to
beautify her complexion without the
use of drugs or face creams.
Before I began the use of Grape
Nuts" she writes. Il was convinced I
could not live long I was sick all the
time heart trouble, kidneys seriously
affected, eyesighta bad, sense of smell
was gone and hearing very poor.
My family thought I had dropsy
and could not get we'll and only ate
Csrape-Nuts because I slept better
afterwards=did not dream I could be
entirely cured, had quit all treatment
and given up hope.
After spending large sum of
money, and being under the best ply
sicians for three years without relief,
commenced eating Grape-Nuts food
three times a day and now | am sound
as a dollar am in perfect health. fifty
wears old and my complexion Is better
than some girls at sixteen
II never have headache, nerves are
strong sight so much improved I need
no glasses, heart and kidneys in per-
feet condition
and / cannot find words to express my
thanks to the Postum Co. / have told
hundreds Of people what cured me. 1t
was simple food that I could digest
There's a reason" Name given by
Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich
It sometimes amazes persons what
damage has been done by improper
eating, not knowing any better way A
change to Grape-Nuts soon tells the
story. Read the famous book, The
Road to Wellvilles, In pkgs-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-19
DEATH OF JOHN o'BR1EN.
Prominent Standard Oil Man Passes
Away at independence.

Independence. Kan, Nov. 19.-John
O'Brien of Lima, O.. general manager
of the Ohio OIL company and until last
year general manager of the Prairie Oil
and Gas company, died suddenly at
Nowata Saturday night While this
field was developing Mr.. O'Brien be-
came interested in some oil properties
which have proved very valuable He.
was here looking after these when
death came.
John O'Brien was ~ years of age and
in few years had risen from a tele-
graph operator to one of the trusted
and influential men of the Standard OIL
company He had made a success of
his own affairs and about two years
ago tried to retire, but the company
would not listen to the idea. He is the
third prominent Standard official to
pass away in eighteen months. He
leaves a widow and two children
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-19
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For Everyday Use al the Smallest
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-19

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-19

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-19

the Union Pacific spent Friday and
Saturday hunting in the country near
T0rlatra
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-19
MISSOURI ELEVEN oUrPLAYED
Washington University of St Louis the
Winners ~ to Q.

ST. Louis, Nov Washington uni
versity outplayed the Missouri Tigers at
every stage Of Saturdays game at
Sportsman's park and won easily u to
0. It was the third consecutive year
Washington has beaten Missouri. The
series started four years ago, when the
two teams tied. In 1904 the score was
II to in favor Of Washington ana last
year Washington won by a score Of Il
to 20
Missouri came to st. Louis this year
confident Of victory, although many of
the best Tiger players were crippled.
Washington was supposed to have an
inferior team, however, and the Tigers
were overwhelmingly favorites in the
betting. Missouri outweighed Washing
ton at least II lbs. to the man Washing
ton has a fast. well-coached team and
its strong defensive work proved an
effective check to Missouri every time
the Tigers got the ball.
Thomas. the Washington halfback.
was the bright star of the game. Thorn
as made both of Washington's touch
downs and kicked the first goal. OGDEN
berg kicked the second goal. A1issouri's
superior weight looked as though it
would overwhelm Washington in the
first part Of the game The Tigers at
tackled the Myrtle and Maroon squad
f1ercely during the first Is minutes Of
play. and had the ball in Washington
territory nearly all the while.
Missouri used every available substi-
tute in vain effort to improve its
showing in the second half, but it PROV
ed fruitless The Tigers succeeded in
making their distance only three times
during the whole game They were
eventually forced to kick every time
they got the ball Trow bridge replaced
Bobbitt. and the latter succeeded FL
liot at left end IN the second half.
Douglass, The KANSAS iCty sprinting
phenom. replaced Bobbitt later on and
Edwards took Trowbridge's place Dri-
yer succeeded Graves when the bic,
right end was knocked out
There was nothing spectacular in the
game It rained steadily throughout the
game and the field was mass of mud
and slush. Missouri university sent a
delegation Of 500 students from Column
bia, accompanied by the varsity band.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-19

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-19

lola. Kan. Nov. 1s-J. T. Tredway,
epresentative-elect from Allen county
in the next legislature, Will cast his
first ballot for United States senator
can to have his favorite win in the leg
islature and ifythere is a chance for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-19
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-19

him he will stay there throughout the
ba1lotin-.
But in the event that Mr.. Scott does
not develop sufficient strength to land
the plum, Mr.. Tredway has not decided
in whose camp he viii land He has
probably made up his mind certainly In
whose camp he Will not land. He will
not De for Charlie Curtis, nor Will ne
find 1t in his power to aid the ambi-
tons of Phil Campbell.
II do not know whether Mr.. Scott
Tredway. Il haven't talked to him
about the senatorship for a long time
l do not know what his attitude Will
be but will. of course. be for home
man. But If he should develop enough
strength to indicate that he has a
chance to eventually win out then I
have decided on my course.
Il have been inquiring around as to
what the sentiment is and I shall es-
TEEN it a favor if my constituents wifi
indicate for whom they will wish me
to vote. / want to follow the wishes
of the boys in the county. have had
and one, at least, who wants me to vote
for Campbell. But do not find suffi-
cient sentiment for either to overcome
my natural repugnance for them. I
do not think that I could bring myself
to vote for either.
AS a general proposition the senti-
ment OF the county seems to be either
for Benson or Stubs. Both have sup
porters The farmers appear to be d.
vided between them. could easily
vote for either one. I have been led to
believe recently that Stubs was prac-
t1cally out of the race. He may still be
a potent factor. Judge Benson esteem
highly and. can vote for him with a
good conscience"
Newton Kan, Nov 1s.=Plans for
the annual banquet of the Harvey
County Republican club can now be
announced with defniteness. The
banquet will be held Friday evening,
Nov. %, in the auditorium and will be
very like the banquets of previous
years in the general arrangements.
The list of speakers is particularly
strong, offering several Republican
leaders of the state.
It can be announced positively that
the following will be here to make
speeches at the banquet: Congress-
man Charles Curtis, State Printer Tom
McNeal, ex-Representative J. B. Ad-
ans of Butler county, and Representa-
tive w. Y. Morgan of Hutchinson. Rev.
w. V. Burns of this city will be the
only home speaker on the programme.
Congressman Victor Murdoch, appro-
for the evening. Besides the speakers
announced above, all of whom have
promised to be here, several other
prominent Republicans of the state
have signified their intention of COM
ing and a host of Republican workers
from all over the state, for the liar
vey county idea is now an established
thing in Kansas Republican circles and
the politicians are all very much in
terested in the annual banquet of the
Harvey county Republicans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-19
Deaf Mute Walked on the Track

Troy, Kan, Nov. 19.-Daniel MURRAY
deaf mute, was run over and killed
by an eastboEnd Rock Island freight
train at Denton, nine miles west of
here Sunday afternoon. Murray wa
walking in the center of the track when
the train struck him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-19
IVEP sing MOtnePS anO
OveP-DuP dened women

IN all stations of M whose vgor and vitality may have
been undermined and brokendown by overwok, exacng
duties the frequent bearing of children other
causes will find in
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-04
VISITS OLD FRIENDS IN WATERFOWL
Dan Sullivan Back After Absence
of ZS Years.

Dan Sullivan of l-ochester, Mimi,
arrived in the city yesterday after
noon to remain a couple of days visit
ing old friends and acquaintance after
an absence from the city of twenty
eight years. Mr.. Sullivan served in
the civil war enlisting from this city
in the 18th Wis. Vol. nifty. He
served first under Capt. Scott, who
was promoted to lieutenant colonel of
the regiment and who is now an hon
ored resident of this city. The visit
or has brother who resides on the
old Sullivan homestead In the town of
Emmett, whom he is also visiting.
In walking down Main street last
evening, Mr.. Sullivan asked if Col.
Scott was alive and living in the city.
When informed that he was, the gen
tleman's face was glow of smiles
and he assured those about him that
he would call on his old friend and
comrade this morning. Mr.. Sullivan
pointed out the spot on the south side
of West Main street where the old
recruiting office stood in the days of
long ago. The gentleman notices
wonderful changes in the city. He
recognizes few of the old faces of
his boyhood days and has already
greeted many of his local friends.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-04
ROBBED BOX CARS.

Some time Sunday night, three box
cars on the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST.
Paul road, stationed near the depot,
were broken into by parties unknown
and goods of considerable value taken
The exact amount of the property
taken is not known at present and
possibly will not be until the cars
reach the consigner at Reeseville and
the party to whom they were shipped
check up their bills from the Milwau-
kee concern from whom they were
shipped. It was ascertained yester-
day that nine boxes of combs We're
missing, also a number of timers
shears. Chief of Police Block and
the officials of the road are trying to
solve the mystery as to the identity
of the thiefs. The chef is of the
opinion that it is the work of tramps,
as the goods taken are just suitable
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-04
MICHAEL DEJESKE
ARRESTED IN CITY
GATHERED IN YESTERDAY BY
CONSTABLE FROM BERLIN.
Wanted to Answer to Charge of
Assault With Intent to Do Great
Bodily Hdrm-BOX Cars on St.
Paul Road Broken Into Sunday
Night and Goods Stolen.

A fellow by the name of Michael
Dejeski, who was engaged as laborer
on the sewer construction work in this
city, was placed under arrest yester-
day, the capture being effected by a
constable from Berlin, assisted by
Chief of Police Block of this city.
The prisoner is wanted at Berlin to
answer to a serious charge, that of
assault with intent to do great bodily
harm. 1t is said that the man placed
under arrest here yesterday has served
a term in the Illinois state peniten-
tiary at Joliet on another serious
charge. The officer from Berlin left
here with his prisoner on the 2 :3S
Northwestern train yesterday after
noon The man now under the strong
arm of the law has a wife and nine
children.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-04
TO BEGIN WORK SOON
ON INTERURBAN LINE
TO START WORK IN CITY SOON
AS MATERIAL is HERE.
TO Have Line in Operation Long
Before Specified Time-F. G.
Simmons. Chief Engineer. Here
Yesterday to Close dtPiperSviile
Grew in City All Summer.

Fred G. Simmons, chief engineer
of the Milwaukee Light, Heat and
Traction company, was in the city
yesterday and in company with w. c.
Stone drove out to Pipersville to close
up franchise at that place. The
company proposes to push work on it's
line to this city and will reach here
as soon as it is possible to complete
the road bed, set itsFpoles and string
the wires and will be here long before
the time specified in it's franchise.
There is no doubt in the mind of the
Leader that when the trolly line is
completed to this city and other lines
radiate to the north, south and west,
a large power house will be erected
here and constant employment be CIV
en- to a large number of men. 1t
means much to Watertown, which
will be a division point and many
people living in the surrounding coun-
try will be attracted here to do their
trading and with the advent of large
manufacturing industries, the city
will take on a new life, grow and
prosper. AS the Leader has repeat
edly said, Watertown possesses advan-
tages which should make it one of the
largest, if not the largest. inland city
in the state. Every citizen should
let local pride inspire him to labor
for the city in all possible ways.
The promoters Of the company have
changed their proposed route from
Oconomowoc to this city. 1t is now
the intention to run the line through
Pipersville, instead of Ixonia, as was
first intended, going direct from Ocon-
omowoc to Pipersville. The company
will begin work at the Oconomowoc
and Watretown ends at the same time
and push the work to completion. 1t
was stated to a Leader representative
yesterday that work on the line in
this city would be commenced just as
soon as material could be received and
that large force of men would be
kept busy all summer. Just as soon
as the franchise is signed in the town
of WATERFOWL, work will be COM
menced.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-04
AROUND THE COUNTY.
HUSTISFORD.

R. Roll was at Milladore, Wis.
last week.
Editor Marks of Neosho, was in
town Friday.
VIM. Seitz is having cement walks
laid around his house.
T. G. Schmidt and wife were Wat
ertown visitors Tuesday.
Editor Washburn of Horizon made
us friendly call Tuesday.
The Editor of the Pioneer of May
vile was in town Saturday.
Frank Schujahn of Fond du Lac,
transacted business here Thursday.
Mrs. Aug Kitten visited relatives
at Watertown Saturday and Sunday
Bernhard Key broke one of his legs
Friday while hauling wood into shed.
Mrs. R. Boeing and Mrs C. H.
Rex and children were WatertoW n
visitors Friday.
Percy Hustis who has been working
in Texas during the winter returned
home Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Boenig left for
Milwaukee Wednesday to attend the
photographers convention.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-04
POSTMASTER ROBBED.

G. w. Fonts, Postmaster at River
ton, Ia, nearly lost his life and was
robbed of all comfort, according to
his letter, which says: ''For 20 years
| had chronic liver complaint, which
led to scuh severe case of jaundice
that even my finger nails turned yell
low; when my doctor prescribed
Electric Bitters; which cured me and
have kept me we'll for eleven years. >
Sure cure for Bllliousness, Neuralgia,
Weakness and all Stomach, Liver,
Kidney and Bladder arrangement. A
wonderful Tonic. At r. H. Bren-
necke's Drug Store. so cents.