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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-07
Last of Mormon Houses Burned.

H11415u VI -71O1 IIlO1I ITOtlsSs 17uI IIS7VI
Chillicothe. Mo, March 1.-THE last
of the historic log houses built by the
Mormons VIII en- they settled in Livings-
ton and Caldwell counties in 1888. was
destroyed by fire yesterday near
Mooresville, close to the scene of the
Hauns mill massacre. The building
formed part of a private residence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-07
divorce Industry Killed.

Pierre, S. D., March Tine house
has passed the senate divorce bill. re-
Quiring a residence of one year in the
state and three months in the county,
before beginning a divorce suit with all
hearings in open court This law kills
the divorce Industry Of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-07
New Postmaster for Readino

Washington, March 7-Gertrude Fish
er las been appointed postmaster a.
Reading. Lyon county, Kan, vice d.
S. Fisher, resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-07

The rink will be open tonight. La
dies admitted free.
The city campaign has reached the
stage where any street loafer can tell
you how to vote.
General Hugh Cameron, the Kansas
hermit, has finally started on his long
trip overland to Albuquerque.
G.. T. Nicholson, third vice presi-
dent of the Santa Fe railroad, has
been in Topeka two or three days.
If you want the best money and
expert workmanship can make. smoke
one of Burghart's Favorite five cent
cigars.
o. T. era wford, son of L. NJ. Craw-
ford of Topeka. is now running an ex-
change for moving picture films in
St. Louis.
w. ]. Black, passenger traffic man
ager of the Santa Fe. who has been in
Topeka for several weeks. left today
for Texas points.
The ways and means committee of
the council will meet this evening to
take up the question of reconstructing
the electric light plant
City Attorney Dreaming is finding
the path TO his second term Strewn
with cobblestones placed there by the
corporations that do business in To-
peka.
A..i'It7nt Peers and Lieutenant
Campbell, Salvation army officers in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-07

For" making more clear her point,
There is but one man, 1 think, that can
well afford to drink
That's the man that keeps the joint"
F NJ c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-07

Cause my dear pa takes a drink.
Dear Susy,' thought the teacher, watch
ing each glowing feature,
Yet the grocer's right, 1 think.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-07
SCHOOL TALES.

Il just de-sDise that grocer
Said Susy to her teacher, hes just the
meaneSt creature
He wouldn't trust pa, no, sir
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-07

A'tl'lt7nt Peers and Lieutenant
Campbell, Salvation army officers in
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
INFANT LEFT IN ASH BARREL
RESTORED TO CRAZED MOTHER
Little Cinderella Mikoie Two Hours Old, Deserted b,
Parent Who Declares She Did Not Know
What She Was Doing

NEW YORK. April 30.-"Tou'd bet
ter call the baby Cinderella. said DR.
Leslie, looking down on Mrs. Mary
Mikolie and her tiny girl on a cot in
the Hudson Street Hospital.
The mother was shedding happy. re-
pentant tears. and murmurlng "Hea-
ven forgive me; I did not know what
1 was doing In her arms lay the
baby, fast asleep.
Young Henry Elder, who Hives at 40
Greenwich street, saw a group of per-
sons around an ash barrel in Green
wiCh street On the ashes lay n newly
born girl. yelling at the Top OF her
small lungs.
Elder whipped of his coat, wrapped
the Infant in it. and ran to the Church
Street Police Station.
Or. Leslie was called. He said the
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
PET Dog BARKS
At CATS DANGER

MIDDLETOWN, y. Y, April 3O.-NIr.
and Mrs. William Akers, Of New York.
have solved the mystery Of the disap-
pearance OF a pet Angora cat which
they had mourned since last October.
Mr.. and Mrs. Akers have a summer
home near this city. Their household
pets consisted of a fine Angora cat and
a fox terrier When they were closing
their summer home last fall the cat was
missing and search for il was unavail-
ing. AS they were leaving the house
the fox terrier ran back and forth 10 a
bureau, barking loudly but they paid
no attention to IT, They decided tnat
the cat had been stolen.
When they arrived at the summer
home Saturday the first thing the fox
terrier did on entering the house was to
run to the bureau and bark Mr. Akers
pulled open the large lower drawer and
on a pile of clothing found the BODY of
the cat One OF the family had closed
the drawer without noticing the cat was
in It.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
" Bought Learning Best
If It Doesn't Cost Much"
Ethiopian Philosopher Saves Himself S. by
Clever Aphorism in Address to Police
Court Judge.

A man with a ready wit is a man to
be envied. History has given many ex-
amples Of the value of the neatly
turned epigram. the clever aphorism, or
the timely jest.
History repeated itself in the Police
Court when an Ethiopian philosopher
named Charles Dangerheld saved him
self s. by a clever address, ending with
the maxim. Bought learning is the
best! II you don't pay too much"
Charles. who. until his recent indis-
erection, has always borne an excellent
reputation, was brought into court some
time ago charged with making an as
sauit upon his wife. He was released
on bail in order that he might pay a $50
fine which was imposed. and while out,
he claims, another man swindled him
out OF SO on the promise Of arranging
his case for that amount He was
brought into court and had his fine re-
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
MaIarial Mosquitoes
An Important Question Discussed

Can malaria be contracted in parzhv
localities Independently OF the rnosqulto9
In an experiment made by the famous
Manson, fve healthy individuals lived
for several summer Iaonths in a hut
on the Roman Campagna- They were
protected by mosquito netting over
doors. windows and bed During the
day they would go about unprotected.
but from sunset 10 sunrise would remain
In their mOsquito-proof hut. At the end
CT the experiment all were IN good
health.
This experiment proves also that the
night air is 10 more dangerous Ian
day air, but the real danger consists IN
the presence Of infected mosquitoes Of a
species which seek their human Iood AZ
night
TO be immune from the dreaded ma
larla, you should take Elixir Babek- rs an
Anti-tnalaria tonic and specific for the
eesSr -, lcIion OF the malarial parasite A
..eii-EngWn New Orleans physician saws
mat Elixir Babek has proven valuable
failed 20
Mr.. J. Middleton. o. Foyr AT1a p,,
va, says i have used Babeiz FOR four
years. bOtn as q preventative and cure
Tor malaria. and have found II more
than is claimed for it. without Babalc
would be obliged TO change my resi-
oence, as / cannot take quinine IN any
Of its forms"
Thousands testify 10 the kcneht de-
rived from Elixir Babtk and IL stands
20 reason that II would not have at
famed the ripe age Of twenty-five years
II Il cld not possess actual merit
Those who suffer with malaria fevar
8gGes chills and kindred -ilmeuts wifi
ma EliXlr Bebek a reliable specific
SOD by al druggists IN SOC bottles onlv-
Re slre you get Elixir Babek.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
NEARLY MARRIED
OWN DAUGHTER

NAGAsAKI, Japan, April 3o-The
disappearance Of a wealthy merchant
named SakamOto from Osaka reveals
a strange story.
SakamOto was TO have been married
to a prettv girl of twenty. He was a
widower, having married first twenty
two years ago, but after the birth of a
daughter he quarreled with his wife
and deserted her, and went to "A north
ern province. where he built up a lu-
crative business. The deserted wife
died two years later and the daughter
was adopted TO a family living In
Osaka
A few months ago SakamOto retired
from his business 2nd went to Osaka to
reside. There he became acquainted
with this couple, and finally arranged
20 marry their supposed daughter. Only
by chance did he discover that his IN
tended bride was his own daughter Sa-
kamoto disappeared after leaving a sub
stantial sum for the support of the
daughter.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
A TORTURE TO EAT
Dyspepsia is no Longer a Simple
Difficulty

to be Outgrown by dieting and
changed habits Of life. 1t is a dis
ease Of the most formidable type,
capable Of resulting most disas-
trously. 1t attacks the very citadel
OF existence, depriving the organism
OF its proper nourishment, and
bringing about retrograde changes
of the most serious character. In
deed. it is no lOnger an opinion, but
clinical fact, that neglected cases
Of Dyspepsia invariably result in
fatal diseases. Heart disease. Epi-
lepsy, Cancer, and Consumption are
often directly traceable to an early
origin in the form of Dyspepsia,
which might have been cured by
proper treatment
OF all the great scientific dis
coveries Of the present age, the fol-
lowing prescription, as recommend
ed by an eminent specialist, has
proved to be of most value:
TT. CinchOna Compound, 21s o.;
Kastor Compound, 1 o.; Fluid Ex-
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1t is the latest and undeniably the
greatest and most beneficial to the
human race. This formula is not
an accidental product, but it is a
definite result, ardently desired and
labOriously sought. It's. discovery
followed most intricate expert
ments, and most profound physio-
logical research, conducted at great
expense by men Of the highest
ability.
You can get this formula put up
at your family druggist at a small
cost.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
REBUKES
CHURCH MEMBERS

CHICAGO. April S0-In the lecture
room Of Normal Park Presbyterian
Church. J. G. Phelps Stokes, the New
York settlement worker, delivered a
sting!ng arraignment Of church mem-
bers.
"All over the country said the young
man. hundreds OF thousands OF men.
women and children are dying and for
M other reason than that other indi-
vidUais. professed Christians. may profit
ly the disease and death of those whom
they profess 70 love as their brothers
I viii tell you why Christian people
church people-areh in disrepute among
many OF the victims Of the Industrial
conditions It IS because OF the fnsiu-
certify and hypocrisy Of the Christian
people, who are responsible for the con-
diuOus that destroy their fellows"
The Washington times., 1907-04-30

duced to $40. in view Of the trouble he
had had After stating that he would
pay the fine. the defendant asked leave
TO address the court.
"Jedge," ne said. "Ah's a man what's
wO'ked had. All done leaned nah les
son. and An ain nevah gwine ter make
no mo- trouble. All ought ter thank yO'
for teaChin' me dis time. fOah An be-
lieves In dat OF sayin', Paid leahnin' s
d .bes' wen yo' doan pay too much.
Thank yo'. boss; Abs finished"
The court was visibly touched By this
appeal The man had not attempted 20
whine and cry his innocence. He had
stated frankly that he was sorry for
MS misdeeds for the past and thanked
the court for the lesson that he had
learned.
1T is seldom I hear a man talk like
that" said his honor Il sympathize
with the man who must suffer because
Of himself after his repentance.
Reduce that fine s." he continued,
10 the clerk. Then. 70 the prisoner:
"Good-by, my man; may you never
have 70 come here again"
The Washington times., 1907-04-30

baby had reached the mature age Of
two hours. and would live. We -
was clucking to the infant, the tele-
phone rang.
Send an ambulance to West ara
Murray Streets said Policeman Robing,
on the phone. "A woman IS dying"
Or. Leslie wrapped the baby in a
morse blanket, and away went the am
bulance. II was Mrs. MikOIie who
seemed to be dying. The doctors saved
her life by performing an operation on
her the moment she reached the hos
pltaL Then they gave her baby 10 her,
and. smiling. she pressed II TO her
breast.
The mother said she is twenl nine
years old, and lately arrived from Aus
tralla, where she left her husband.
l was alone, penniless-ah. how
suffered! I did not know what 1 was
doin,' she said. brokenly. But now
/ have her"
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
KILLS ZOO SHEEP.
USED DYNAMITE

CHEYENNE, wyo., April 3O.-An ex-
plosion OF dynamite at Jchn Inns
sheep camp in Trapper creek. Big Horn
county. last night killed 700 sheep and
completely destroyed camp wagons and
other possessions OF the camp.
The story of the outrage was told bv
a herdcr this morning, who said that a
band OF masked men raided the camp,
and. after binding him securely. ar
ranged for the work of destruction.
A similar attack was made upon q
sheep camp in the Trapper creek sec
UOn two years ago
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
BEGINS
INSURANCE INQUIRY

NEW YORK, April 3O.-The fact that
at least one well-known insurance man
in this city has received a subpoena
calling him to the district attorneys Of
flee became known today, and was
taken as an indication that District At
torney Jerome has already begun or is
about 10 begin John Doe proceedings
70 inquire into the charges Of fraud
end forgery made in connection with
the recent elections Of directors in the
New York and Mutual Life Insurance
Companies.
Iaecc charges have been in the hands
of the district attorney since before the
election iu the Mutual, whose admins
traUOn ticket has been declared elected.
In the New York Life the votes have
not yet been counted.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
LITTLE OTTER BRIDGE
STILL DAMS RIVER

ROANOKE, Va. April 30-The col
lapse Of the new bridge built of con-
crete and just finished across Little
Otter river, between Roanoke and
Lynchburg, carrying with it many hun
dreds OF tons of concrete and earth.
completely damming the river. has
backed up the water for distance OF
six miles. Engineers and a large force
OF labOrers are on the scene. but have
not been able TO relieve the situation.
The old bridge which crosses the
stream Just below the new bridge, will
be destroyed and the country for miles
below will be swept by the food If the
dam breaks. The loss is estimated at
half a million dollars.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
FLOOD VICTIMS
NUMBER 100000

ODESSA. Russia. April SO.-Consider-
able loss of life and great property loss
are reported 90 have resulted from the
Overlooking Of the Dneiper. Dnslter, and
DVlna rivers. Terrible suffering has
occurred among dood victims who were
@'--.--@-, from their home.
1t Is estimated that fully 10000 per
sons are homeless and almost without
food No figures are given as 70 prob
able deaths or the property loss.
The Washington times., 1907-04-30
This ChiffOnier $3.50

In solid Oak-golden finish-each OF
the five drawers locks.
In this sale are many like values
not only in Furniture, but In Carpets,
Rugs, Mattings, Draperies, and Up
holsteries.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-17
Personals and Briefs

Mayor Thomas p. Wallace, of Fred
Gricksburg, was recent visitor in
Richmond. -
The Hon. w. Churchman. of staun-
ton, is IN the city for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. O'NcilI. tof Nj.
Crawford, Va, have been the guests or
friends here.
Mr.. a. Russaw,so charlottesville, was
in the city yesterday.
Miss Nancy Lea, Of Ivy. Va. will sal.
next week with a company Of friends
for an extended European tour.
Mrs. James Power Smith is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Horace Lacy, in Fred
ericksburg.
Mrs. r. e. satchfield has left for
Newport News. re she will make
her home with ster Mrs. w. j.
Jennings, at ThirIy-third
Street
Miss FLORENCE NJ. Roberts. formerly
Ala, will tour Europe this summer with
q party of friends. The trip will last
three months and will include visits
to Greece, Italy. Switzerland, Germany,
Holland, Belgium. France and England.
Mrs. Letitla Barber and her daughter
Lillian, Of Brooklyn, N. y, are spend
ing some time with Mr. ana Mrs
Thomas D. Finke, of 215 North Tween
tieth Street
Miss Nora o'IIara is visiting her
brothers. Mcssrs. P. A. and John
OlIara, in Newport News.
Miss Elise Boiling, who has been
spending some time in Stanton with
her parents. AIr. and Mrs Stewart
Boiling, has RI turned to Richmond
Mrs. S. II. Graham and children, who
have been spending a month here Will,
Mrs. Graham's parents. have returned
"a Int tn ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-17
YOUNG LADY SAID
She V10ULDN' I CO.
But Sheriff Solomon Convinced
Her of ACCESSIBILITY Of Obeying
Summons Of Court.

The Henrico Circuit Court spent yes
terday In hearing the suit OF Mrs. Julia
Holloway, against the receivers OF the
Virginia Passenger and Power Com
pnny. Mrs Holloway claims damages
as result Of having been overturned
while driving In buggy on Floyd
Avenue, near the corner Of Deep Run
Street In Henrlco county, on July O.,
1895. Tile case Will be argued by coun-
sell this morning.
In the course OF the hearing NUM-
Der OF ludicrous incidents conyulscd
jury and spectators, although Judge
Scott insisted on perfect order In the
courtroom. During the morning CON.
nict in testimony on certain medical
points developed between DR.. w. j..
3Browen, an osteopathic physician. who
was on the car at the time OF the ac-
cldent, and DR. Stuart MncLoan, tho
physician for the Passenger and Power
Company, both Of whom attended the
occupants OF the overturned buggy.
Another laugh was occasloncd dur
Ing the afternoon when n recess was
taken to allow the defendants to SUM
mon an additional witness, a young
lady who was said to boron thu car at
tho time. Sheriff Solomon went to the
phone to inform the lady that she
was wanted It's II witness In the case
being heard and was promptly inform
cd BY the lady that she had no idea
OF appearing, and that she didn't want
to hear anything more from him abon
it, A. deputy sheriff drove uptown II
his buggy and convinced the youne
lady that It would be best for her tt
appear as summoned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-17
DAUGHTERS HISS
THEIR PRESIDENT
Mrs. Donald McLcan's Comment
OH Trcasurcr-Gcncral Is Sc
Ncrely Condemned.
MRS. HOWARD SPOKEN or
Great Niece Of Washington Men,
toned by insurgents Tor Prcsi-
dcnt-Gcncral.

WASHINGTON, y. c., April 1C.-a5
After being Missed iii to-dayts mcetiusIs
oI the Continental Congress OF thi#
lD'a alg ll OF the American kevolutionA
general OF the society, tonight fuileds
70 secure tile Endorsement OF her loincS
S S,a,' OF. New York for re- election. Deg
u proposal TO indorge her Caindidacy5
the meeting. - ]
Mrs. Charles. II. Terry, OF Brooklyn
was elected yice.p president. general ION
New York State .
During Il Controversy in to- days sos
i SION between ,r' Mrs Mclean and Mrs.
latter asked FOR more time in which
to submit her report, many OF the dele.
gates Missed Mrs. Mclean when she
.r ,.nnnt ed mat tho treasurer, generals
The tame Of Mrs y. W. Howard. OF
Alexandria, Va. {. grcatnece OF George
.,,,asi ton, II WAS announced by '.in-
sursent' leaders tonight, VII! probably
Dc presented Thursday as Il candidate
Tor president general.
Financial Investment.
The facts regarding the Financial In
VestInents" q the society were brought
out In the report of the treasurer gem
eral, Mrs. Davis. which was submitted
this afternoon.
The question Of the Investment of a
portion of the society's funds In railroad
bonds has been bone OF contention
among some OF the delegates, It being
openly charged by Mrs. Davis that tho
investmcn s.hhd been made in "scci,e
speculation The reports bowed that
road bonds.
Mrs. Davis stated that she was not
consulted nbou. the purchase of tbasn
ponds. and that she paid out chccks for
the Investment on the recommendation Of
the finance committee.
Hhe report points out that IL the bonds
were sold now there would be lost S50s
as result OF the depreciation OF tho
market value OF tho bonds
Mrs. E s. Alunscy. OF tiiis city, stated
that the bonds had been purchased by
the finance committee only after It had
sought the advice Of the most reliable
financial experts In New York City. The
report was referred to the proper COM
mitten for consideration
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-17
TRAIN TOO SLOW SO
WATSON sLU5s PORTER
Once Candidate for Presidency Of
United States Bests Negro
Who Talks Loud.

An Augusta, Ga, special says: The
railroad and race problem We're
Joined onta train between Atlanta and
Augusta yesterday when Thomas Wat
son, once candidate Of the Populist
party for the presidency of the United
States, and now the editor of a maya
zine in Atlanta. engaged in an alter
cation with a railroad porter, which
ended in blows.
Mr.. Watson was on Pullman car
and was annoyed by the slow time
made by the train. He and the con-
.ductor engaged in q talking match, in
which the porter soon became a party.
the negro taking mp for the roads
side of the question.
Then Mr., Watson grew excited and
landed the porter n whaling blow in
the face with his grip. For a while
Ii looked as though serious trouble
would be the outcome between the
negro, Mr. Watson, his friends anl
the conductor, but finally peace was
restored
The train was stopped for twcnt,
minutes before the difficulty was finally
settled.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-17

Elects Officers, Pronulgates OBJ
jects and Prepares for Perma-
nent Quarters.

a mass meeting OF Republicans was
held at Sanger Hall last night for the
purpose OF cffectng an organization and
preparing to take an active part in flu
ture campaigns. About $50 persons were
present. The name OF the organization Is
the Republican Club Of Richmond, Va.
Following arc tho officers elected:
President, J. w. Sergeant Vicc-P Pres
ident ]. d. Redmond; Secretary, Charles
Cory; Treasurer. Melville Flesanhcimer;
Sergeant alarms, james Cunningham.
Executive Comm!ttce--the above and Ed
gar Allan, Jr.. C, Ridgeway Moore. Royal
H. Cabcll and Lester Drew.
Here are tho main objects as stated
In the by laws:
10 advocate, promote and MAIN
tain the principles of republicanism,
as enunciated by the National Repub-
iican party Of the United States.
ITO interest and direct In politics
those heretofore Indifferent to pollt-
ical duties.
ITO exert influence in behalf of
good government In Richmond. re-
sardlcss of party lines, by arousing
public sentiment aH,t discussion of
public affairs.
ITO oppose corruption and graft
and pronate necessary reforms"
| Arrangements were made by the club
| to secure permanent quarters and to hold
| frequent meetings.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-17
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