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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-27

Mrs. Clarence D. Skinner gave a
luncheon at the Country club today for
Miss Alice Cook of Palatine, Ills, guest
of Mrs Dibert D. Knox. Others asked
were Mrs. Knox. Mrs. D. J. Holmes of
FaIatine. Mrs. James A Troutman Mrs
CHI f. Spencer. Mrs. E. L. Cope
land. Mrs. r. L. HTesbaum. Miss Caro-
Deming and Miss Dolly Martin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-27
FOR RENT-RooMs.

FOR RENT nice rooms upstairs. Asl
the drug man 1872 Kansas ave.
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IDA C. BARNES. M. D.
SANITARIUNIS.
CARPENTERS AND BUrLDERs.

BOW EttS 81 kEARNS, contractors and
builders. Job work carefully done. 10
w. 9TH. Phone 1858.
J. c. WILSON, contractor and builder.
has moved his shop to 728 jackson ST.
Ind. phone 1874.
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PLUMBING AND HEATING.
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DAN LEAHY, Plumbing, Heating and
Gas Fitting. PIP E. Fifth ST.
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Misses Daisy and Lora Neil enter
tanned the Betas of Washburn yester-
day for Misses Lulu and Berenice
Healy.
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STATIONS.


ARENA. BIN. champion Kansas trotter,
at Exhibition hall. fair grounds. Bell
phone 762. r. l. Lee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-27

u. 8. CYCLE CO., 11S g. Eighth. Nation
& Iver-Johnson bicycles Supplies. repair
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-27

Mrs. E. r. Taylor and Mrs. Frank
Trip were at home informally this
afternoon at the home of the former
on Western avenue in compliment to
Miss Kate Hartman of Kansas City
and will also receive this evening. The
assisting friends are Mrs. Ward Sill
yer, Mrs. L. H Greenwood, Mrs. Ruth
Nash Roby, Miss Grace Whiting, Miss
Alice Patterson. Miss Elizabeth Eby,
Miss Ethel Aldrich and Mrs. Gorow.
Misses Esther Peers, Ada1ine Peers,
Mildred Smith, Barbara Bradford,
Irene De Wore of Oskaloosa, Iowa,
Corinne Peers and Marion Peers
served at the punch bowls and assisted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-27

Mrs. James A. Brier entertained a
few girls informally today for Miss
Berenice Healy, who leaves tomorrow
with her mother. Mrs. w. J. HeaIy
and Miss Lulu Healy for Los Angeles
Cal, to join Mr.. Healy in a permanent
residence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-27
FOR Observation-Disclosures.

-
A99S Sil-- Culp's livery barn and
foIk St, on 9TH ave. Jewel Tea Co e
routeboolS No. 8 B. Reward for its re.
turn to CUPS livery or 61S w 9Th ave.
LOST-Gold bracelet on Western ave h.
tween Sth and 6th ave, or 9Th ave. be-
I IWeen western and Fillmore. Reward
leave at the Mills Co. Office
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MONROE ST. FREE DISPENSARY.
202 Monroe st. Conducted by regular
practicing physicians and surgeons. Med
Zeal service free. Medicine free in some
cases. Office hours to D. m Calls
answered night or day. Ind. phone S1l3
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UNDERWRITERS.
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=. NJ. PENWELL, funeral director ana
embalmer. First class service, reason
able prices. 511 Quincy st. Both phones 1872
G. B. PALMER. funeral director. Mason's
temple. 621 Jackson ST. Phones 146.
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JAMES B. HAYDEN. Jeweler and Opt
clan. Complete stock of watches. ola-
inonds, silverware. etc. Eyes examined
and spectacles properly fitted,
The Prescott daily news., 1907-07-24
In Need of a Pilot.

Practicing before the federal courts for the southern district of New York are two classes of attorneys who busy themselves respectively with bank ruptcy and admiralty, two widely divergent branches of the law.
 noted admiralty practitioner ap- peared before Judge Hough to argue a motion for the discharge of bank rupt.
 Tt seems strange" said the judge, ito see a maritime lawyer represent ing a bankrupt"
 Not at all, replied the witty advo- cate; If your honor will glance over the record in this case you will find that so far as his finances are con .oerned my client is entirely at sea- Harper's Weekly.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-07-24

Mrs. Dennyman did not smile in answer. She stood, trembling. on the braided doormat, with her shawl over her head, like little brown leaf blown in by the wind
 "This-is this yours she asked with an effort, holding out a small dark object on the palm of her hand
 "Mine!" said Miss Selna. peering at it through her spectacles with mild curiosity. "Why-why, yes!" she cried. It's my horse-chestnut! Where did you find it? must have pulled if out with my pocket ethandkerchief when I was over to your house. Now the idea of my putin you to all that trouble, Mis- Dennyman! And I so seldom mislay anything, either."
 "Your-horse-chestnut?" said Mrs Dennyman, incredulity struggling with a certain pathetic eagerness in her worn face.
 Yes" Miss Selina assented, cheer fully. T carry it in my pocket, you know, for the rheumatism They say it's good. 1 do knows there's any thing in it. but it don't do any harm, and l kinder fancy I do feel better"
 You don't think" Mrs. Dennyman tried to control the almost solemn agitation of her voice-''it don't seem to you it's foolish, or wicked, or any thing?"
 Wicked? We'll, nowl" laughed Miss Selina, T should think not, guess the Lord made horse-chestnuts as much as He did folks. As for it's bein' foolish, I don't know-nor don't care. It's more the believin' in things than 'tis the things themselves that does you good half the time; even the doctors would say as much, l believe. And if I think my horse chestnut helps newell, ain't ashamed of it, anyway. If it don't do me any good, it won't do anybody else any harm. And I believe in hu- morin' your fancies a little once in a while, don't you?"
 The old lady's face had relaxed un- til her lips quivered gently. She looked hard at Miss Selina, who re- turned her gaze with the most smiling good-humor.
 You're good woman, Miss Selma" she said. at length, with a soft sigh of spent resolution. "I guess you know what's right. And-I'm glad
The Prescott daily news., 1907-07-24
of the Eth Congressional District

Each of these coupons clipped from this paper and filled out with a lady's name will count one vote for her in the State Fair Voting Contest.
 In addition to the coupons clipp- ed from this paper, votes may be se- cured by'sending or bringing to this office paid-in-advance subscriptions. During the period of this voting contest which is from July 1st to September 7th every person bring ing or sending to this office a paid inadvance subscription will have the privilege ot casting a vote for the candidate of their selection for each 3 cents in the amount paid.
 This State Fair voting Contest is being taken up by several papers in each Congressional District and one State Fair Queen will be elect ed from each of the seven Congress sional Districts in the State of Ar kansas.
 The total number of votes from this paper and all other papers in Seventh Congressional District will be sent to the standing committee of the Arkansas Federation of Wo- mans Clubs directly after Septem- Der the seventh and at a special meeting of this committee these votes will be audited and the suc- cessful candidate will be announced at once.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-07-24

found your horse-chestnut, I hope your rheumatism'll be better soon. Goodbye"
 Miss Selina put the horse-chestnut back in her pocket when her visitor had gone.
 ''I may as we'll get the good out of it. if there is any," she observed to herself And practice up to my preachin'. A horse-chestnut ain't much to look at. but its bein' so small don't stand in the way of its bein a peacemaker as far as I can see. and Blessed are,' so it had ought to do me all the more good. l do feel bet ter since I had it. and that's fact. So 1t can stay there now for spell"
 At nine o'clock the next morning MT. and Mrs. Dennyman came out on the porch together. It was a mild, bright day, and they stood looking out at the sunshine and the yellow leaves that foated softly down through the still air. Mrs. Dennyman broke the spray of honeysuckle that bloomed just above her head, and put it In her husbands coat. her old fingers fumb- ling uncertainty for the buttonhole. When he turned away and went down the street she watched him until his white head was out of sight. Then she went in and shut the door.
 Miss Selina leaned back and took up her sewing.
 You sec" she observed, gently but impressively, to Josey, whose inquisi- tive eyes were fastened upon the win dow, you see there is nothing wrong over there. after all. Never, Josey. never be curious about your neigh. hors concerns. fou mind your own
The Prescott daily news., 1907-07-24

business, and let them mind theirs that's the best way, always"
 "Yes'm," said Josey.
 And the admonition lay no more lightly in the untroubled shadows of her young conscience than did the horse chestnut in the peaceful depths of Miss Selina's pocket.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-07-24
WITH THE SAGES.

It is every mans duty to make him self profitable to mankind.-Seneca.
 Wouldst thou excel? Let purpose run a thread of gold from sun to sun James Buckham.
 Make such a habit of we'll doing in you. that you shall not know how to do evil.--Sir Philip Sidney
 As fruit and flowers draw their ripe ness down from Heaven, so men themselves may crown.-Gerald Mas sey.
 If we look down, then our shoulders stoop. If our thoughts look down. our character bends.--Alexander McKen- zie
 have seldom known anyone who deserted truth in trifes that could be trusted in matters of importance Pley
 In actual life. as general rule, it is the common, not the uncommon. per son who does noble things.-Lafcadio Hearn.
 For as a ship without rudder Is tossed to and fro with the waves, 30 the man that is negligent is many ways tempted a kempis
The Prescott daily news., 1907-07-24
Montgomery '; LittIe Rock 3.

Montgomery, Ala, July 22.- Billy HOtfer was given a taste of high life by the Climbers in rounds two and three of today $ matinee.
 Billy aScepded the mound with the avowed purpose of putting the Colts back in third place or dying in the attempt. He didn't die, but he had several narrow escapes from having his head knocked off by the savage line drives that the home talent sent shooting by the pitchers box. After Henline had pounded the center field fence for a home run. making a total of six hits and four runs in three innings, Billy was permitted to descend and watch the slant served by the other William, Mr. Hart.
 RESULTS YESTERDAY
 Montgomery [, Little Rock 5
 Atlanta f, Memphis 3.
 Nashville 6, New Orleans 3.
 Shreveport 2-4. Birmingham 0-2.
 GAMES TODAY.
 Little Rock at Mont0Omery
The Prescott daily news., 1907-07-24

It is every mans duty to make him self profitable to mankind.-Seneca.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-07-24

Wouldst thou excel? Let purpos' run thread of gold from sun to sun James Buckham
The Prescott daily news., 1907-07-24
B LA N K s

1.-The merchant, the lawyer or oth- CT business man frequently finds himself Tn need of a legal blank of some kind. To such one in need we wish to say that we can supply your wants in every particular. We sell you blanks in any quanti- ty at Little Rock prices.
 1Besides the large stock of blanks which we have on hand printed in our own office we have just re- ceived a shipment of the Standard Legal Light" blanks of the Demo- crat Printing & Lithographing Co. for whom we are exclusive agents in this county. When you want Any kind 0f a Justice Court Blank Any kind of a Circuit Court Blank Any Kind of Merchants Lawyers
 8Iank
 let us know what 1t is. We have the goods. Ask for our list of blanks With prices.
 0be News Printing Company,
 PRESCOTT, ARKANSAS
The Prescott daily news., 1907-07-24

Make such a habit of well doing in you. that you shall not know how to do evil.--Sir Philip Sidney
The Prescott daily news., 1907-07-24

GAMES TODAY. Little Rock at Montgomery. Memphis at Atlanta. New Orleans at Nashville. Shreveport at Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
BANK STATEMENT
 BEST YET MADE
FlNANCIER'S ANALYSIS OF CONDl- TONS FOR THE WEEK SHOWS THAT BANKS ARE RAPIDLY RE- COVERING.

New York, December S.-The Financler tomorrow will say:
 The showing the associated banks of New York city made in their statement of Saturday, December 2S, was by far the best since the subsistence of the late finan- eial furry. The gain in cash, amounting to 30, 43S, ,50O was larger than had been estimated. and represents favorable trans actions between banks not recorded in the transactions.
 The heavy liquidations in loans contin- ues, the decrease for the week having been $17,75 400, making a total of nearly Si4 5OO, GOO since the middle of November. Deposits fell off 500, owing to loan liquidation, and the decrease in this item, coupled with the cash increase already noted, brought the banks $11, $50 nearer the elimination of the reserve deficiency, the latter now standing at $50, as against $54, ,OOO reported six weeks ago If the 25 per cent reserve carried by the banks against the S7S,SS9100 of gov ernment deposits be eliminated, the safety of such deposits being secured by pledges of bond security, 1t is found that the reserve deficiency and commercial de- posits have been made up, the percent age on this class of bonds brings the amount practically to 20 per cent. The disappearance of a premium on currency at the end of the week, and the resale in London of gold engaged for Amer ican import go to show that normal con- ditions in banking again at hand. It Is true that the New York bank state ment during the next week or two will be affected by the disbursement of Janu- ary interest and dividend funds, but in this connection 1t is also true that large amounts will be sent to New York to meet these requirements. At the present rate of progress the middle of January should mark the extinguishment Of the present reserve deficiency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
AN INDUSTRIAL CENTER.
Building of Dams and Factories Is Par
 alleled By Pathetic Spirit.

Columbus, Ga. December 2S.-(Special) In Columbus the interesting spectacle Is afforded of large industrial center that is striving earnestly, and with rather striking success, to be "city beautiful" The citys record of planting a shade tree for each horsepower developed Is quite unique. although of course 1t is simply a coincidence that the develop ment of 10000 horsepower from, the falls of the Chattahoochee river at this point should be paralleled by the setting out of 10000 shade trees in the streets of the municipality.
 The Civic Improvement league, an or- ganization of progressive men and wom- en that was formed for the sole pur- pose of making the city more slightly and attractive, has adopted a novel plan of securing popular cooperation in the plan of city Identification by offering prizes, as follows
 For the best kept and most attractive school grounds. s25.
 For the best kept public square in the city, BIO.
 For the best kept fire engine grounds s5.
 For the best kept vacant lot in the city, $5.
 For the best and most attractive back yard in the city 8.
 For the best and most attractive alley in the city, 8.
 Prizes are offered for the best kept private lawns in various sections of the city; for the best kept residence, block in different residential sections, etc. A total of $50 in prizes is offered at this time.
 There will be lively competition, not merely for the monetary reward. but for inc pleasure of excelling in such whole some and commendable contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
STOCK MARKET
 HAS FIRM BASIS In Spite of Some Declines Gen. eral Tone Is Good MONEY BECOMING EASIER Bank Statement Shows Up Well and Reports of Dividends To Be Made Give Promise of Better
 Conditions.

New York, December 2S.-So many favorable things came crowding into Wall street today that after a sharp advance in the early trading stocks reacted at the close, leaving some of the leaders under the closing figures of the day before. The bank statement sh owed 8 reduction in the deficit of more than $11,000.000 and proved the banks to be carrying about 23 per cent of reserve. Money promises to become easy sooner than bankers had dared to hope 1t would be.
 While nothing official can be had on the subject, there is very high unof- ficial authority for saying that the Northern Pacific Railway company will make distribution to its stockh old CTS on Thursday. Something equiva- lent to 10 per cent is looked for and this will be the first step looking to retirement of the Burlington joint fours. These bonds can be retired aft CT January 6. Another piece of cheer full information from Hill sources is that the steel trust in developing the ore lands, has discovered a body of high grade iron ore far exceeding in richness the famous Mahoning mine It is all the more important because found in the extreme southwestern DOT tion of the property where good ore was not expected. The trustees will probably pay dividend of F per cent this week on the certificates, making 21. per cent paid for the year.
 TDo company is planning a return to first principles and will leave the business of speculating in mines to others in the future. The Guggenh eims have been a leading factor in the mining market and it will be glad tidings to the min ing world when they make the official announcement of their retirement from that field The Bank of England will get about $5,oOO,O00 on Monday and so far from wanting to take this gold New York banks have cancelled some orders they already placed.
 Wheat and cotton are going abroad in record volumes and the situation so far as Wall street is concerned is clearing up so rapidly that Nle bears who attacked the market in the last hour today will probably be standing on their heads Monday morning.
 The total number of shares of stock sold on the New Yorw stock exchange today was 9,97S, against 432,S46 the same day lost year.
 The total par value of bonds sold today was 1,337,000, against 2,055,O00 the same day last year.
 The Canadian Pacific is not trying tc purchase the Chicago Great Western rail. road.
 Riots in Goldfield would not surprise nobody who is in touch with the situa- ton. The lawless element is so anxious
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
Weekly Bank CIearinqs.

New York, December 2S.-The statement of clearing house banks for the five days this week shows that the banks hold $2o,- 170,35O less than the requirements of the 25 per cent reserve rule. This is an in- crease of 11,5sO,65O in the proportionate cash reserve as compared with last week. The statement follows:
 Loans s1147,924, 400; decreare, sl7.752, 400. Deposits, $1 ,O50 925, 400; decrease sS,5eS, 600. Circulation, $7l, 736, 600; increase, a,O77,- GOO.
 Legal tenders, s54,es6,7Oo; increase, s. O67, ,300
 Specie, $1S7, ,S74, 300; increase, s6,371, 200
 Reserve, $242, ,561 ,000; increase, $9,4SS, 300. Reserve required, $262, ,7Sl $50; decrease. $2, ,142.150
 Deficit, $20,17O350; decrease, Hl,5S0,65o. Ex-United States deposits, $4SO75; de- crease $11, ,653,S75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
Coffee Market.

New York December 2S.-(special.)- The coffee market opened steady today at unchanged prices to an advance Of points, but the gain was practically nominal. This was the first notice day for January contracts and is seemed that the interest in that position was practically nil. Business continued very quiet after the opening and the market showed no particular feature, it being a narrow Saturday affair following holidays. There was nothing in the way of news. Havre opened and closed unchanged, while Hamburg, after open ing unchanged, closed A pfg. higher on a very small sale Rio was quiet and Santos steady
 New York closing was steady points higher. Sales, 1600O bags Clos ing quotations: December and January, 5 .55; February, 5.65; March, 5.75 1; April, s-5 80; May. 5.S5; June, 5.9O ; July, .95; August, 6 %; September and October, 6.05; November, 6.1O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
CHANCE IN
 COTTON MARKET Trading Is Quiet With Irregular
 Price Movement BUYING CAUSES A RALLY Several Features of the Market Are Interpreted as 5earish, But the
 Better Financial Situation
 Aids Prices at Close.
BUYING CAUSES A RALLY

New York, December 2S.-The cotton market opened steady at a decline of 3 to points, which was about as due on the cables. Trading was quiet during the early session and after some irregu- larity, the market rallied to about the closing prices of last night on covering of shorts and little buying by Wall street. It was reported that an annual clearance sale of dry goods was going slowly, which was considered bearish feature, but on the other hand there were reports of an improvement in financial circles, both in this country and abroad and sentiment in the local market was pretty well divided. The market closed steady with prices net to points lower. Receipts of cotton at the ports today, 75,000 bales, against 54,- 737 last week and 42,566 last year. For the week, 340,000, against 354,S4 last week and 314, ,492 last year. Today's receipts at New Orleans. 1S697, against 16,569 last year and at Houston II, 43S bales, against 14,020 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29

whether the riots can be postponed unti the federal troops leave the camp. They are scheduled to leave December So
 The International Bankers are now expressing the belief that while some ao- ditional gold will be engaged for lm- port they look for termination or .ne movement very soon. One point in raVor of the cessation of the imports, they say, is the gradual disappearance or the premium on currency.
 A little over s5OOooO in gold arrived to- day from Europe.
 Reports comes from Berlin that some bankers there are forecasting reduc- tion of 1 per cent in the official dis count rate of the Bank of Germany be- cause of the improving international f1n- ancial conditions.
 Today's foreign exchange was firm. The continental markets were firm with a~ne- cline in discounts in Berlin feature. The bank statement was much more fa- vorable than expected, and the decrease in the deficit was not only larger than all estimates. but was also the largest since the maximum deficit was attained November 3.
 The decrease in the deficit amounted to $11 5SO. .650 The statement showed for the week cash gain of s9,4SS,6O The loan reduction was S17,752. 400, while deposits were reduced ss,56s. .6O0 Against today g bank deficit of s2O,17O,350 there was a surplus a year ago of $5,369,225.
 Silver: Bar silver In London today was quoted 1-16 lower at PAS pence per ounce. Today's New York price was A lower at 52k.
 Mexican dollars were unchanged at 4O1h.
 United States government bonds closed steady. In the general bond market a firm towns was maintained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-29
NEW KIND OF RAFFLES. He Leaves Copy of Roosevelt's Book . In Place of Stolen Jewelry.

Memphis, December 2s.-(Special)-A grateful burglar left copy of Camp ing and Hunting With Roosevelt at the home of M. Brueggerman, 2O4 Washington avenue, last night, with an inscription on the fy-leaf expressive of the robbers thanks for the articles of value he had found in the place. When Mr. Brneg- german awoke this morning he found his house had been burglarfzed and many valuable articles of jewelry taken He also found the book, but did not appre- ciate the motives of the Chesterleldian robber.
 The book was turned over to the detec- tive department to be used as clue.