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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
THREE OTHERS TO HELP FIGHT
Holders OF Small Risks on L. III. Per-
kins' Life Join n. Y. Mutual

Three other insurance companies in
which the late Lucius H. Perkins held
policies have lined up with the New
York Mutual in fighting the collection of
the insurance, claiming fraudulent rep
reservations. The Capitol Life Insur-
ance company of Denver which insured
Perkins for $4,000, the Mutual Benefit
holding insurance of $4,000 and the
Aetna in which Perkins was insured
on an accident basis for 5000 haze all
united with the Mutual in the request
that an autopsy be held. The hearing
will be had in Kansas City, Kansas,
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock before
Judge Mcpherson.
81 believe that the attorneys for Mrs.
Perkins will fight the attempt to have
the body disinterred," said J. S. Dean,
attorney for the Mutual I'VE expect
to show at the hearing our reasons for
believing suicide was committed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
EAMES To STAY HOME.
This Trip to Europe Her Last for a
Long Time.

New York. July 24.-Enthusiastic
over the new roles she will sing next
season in the Metropolitan opera
house, Nine. Emma Eames is making
her final preparations for her de-
parture tomorrow for Europe, where
she will remain until about the middle
Of November.
Speaking of the operas in which she
will appear, Nine. Eames said:
cit has been settled that I am to
sing the title role in Puccinfs Jap
anese opera, Iris and L spent much
of my time while in Bar Harbor
studying the opera, which I think is
one of the greatest of all the Puccini
operas. Mr.. Caruso and Mr.. Scott
are going to sing with me in Iris.
"Other operas in which 1 shall sing
next season include Don Giovanni
and lie Nozzel di Figaro and
'OtheIlo.'
"Of course, shall sing all the other
operas in my rEpertoire. but I am
looking forward particularly to Iris,
which is to have a splendid produce
ton
Nine. Fame said that her return to
New York next November might be
her last homecoming from Europe
for a long time save. perhaps, when
she will occasionally go abroad for
little rest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
SUES FOR LAND.
John A. Mcguire Asks $4,000 for
Rent.

The use of western Kansas land is
costly. r.
So claims John A. Mcguire who in the
United States circuit court this after
noon filed four suits to collect $4,000 In
an aggregate against parties whom he
claims are unlawfully possessed of his
land in Thomas county.
Mcguire lives in Lancaster county,
Nebraska.
His first suit is for damages amount
ing to 81, 400 for the use of 160 acres in
Thomas county since January /, 1904. by
A K. Williamson and Earl z. Skidmore.
The second suit asks for $500 for the
use of 800 acres since January 1, 1904, by
AIDA NJ Channel; the third suit IS
against E. L Hale for the use of 800
acres in Thomas county, with damages
asked of $500; while the fourth is filed
against Thomas Hood for the use of 800
acres with damages asked amounting TO
$500.
The possession of this land hanks
back to the old school land sales by the
state, the forfeiture of the same by pri-
vate parties to the state on nonpayment
of final purchase price and brings up
a test of the forfeiture claim.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
OPIUM CROP SHORT.
The Price Has More Than Doubled
Since June 1.

New York, July 24.-Opium has ad-
vanced in price In the local market
since the first of June to an extent
that is little short of phenomenal Start
ing on the date mentioned at $3.50 a
pound duty paid, prices al first advanc-
ed gradually and lately by leaps and
bounds, until the present price of Sc. so
a pound has been reached.
The advance is due to unfavorable
crop conditions in Turkey, the main
producing section of the world. Bad
weather has reduced the yield of the
poppy plants and estimates of the crop
have been cut down from time to time
until 1t is now figured that the out
turn for this season will amount to
only $500 cases. Taking this estimate
as a basis, it appears that the worlds
visible supply until the next crop is
harvested is about $500 cases. The
normal worlds consumption is $500
cases annually.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
FISHERMAN'S LUCK.
He Got No Fish But Found Treasure
.e Worth 50, 500 to $4,000.

+ New York. July 24.-The misfor-
tunes of Frank H. Moorhead of Fair
field, N. J., resulted in his becoming
possessor of a bag of gold and silver.
Moorhead was on fishing trip. Be
fore noontime he had stepped in a
hole and sprained an ankle, upset a
canoe and nearly drowned. With no
fish. he was making a short cut for
home. 1t led him through grounds
where a cottage was burned four
years ago. Briars hid the path and
the cellar excavation. He tumbled
into the cellar and got up to vow that
he would never go fishing again.
Then he saw a silver sugar bowl
nearby. Investigation disclosed more
silver, including big and little pieces
and in crevice was a black box. 1t
contained watches and many rings,
some of them set with diamonds.
The goods found by Moorhead are
valued at from $4,000 to $4,000 and
are supposed to have been hidden by
thieves $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
SUIT OVER TRDGO LAND.
T. j. Burgess Would Recover Twelve
Hundred Sixty Acres.

T. J. Burgess filed suit today in the
United States circuit court to recover
1880 acres of land in Trego county,
Kansas. This is another attempt to
secure possession of land on which
payments were made for a time, dis
continued, the state taking possession
and then selling again. The original
purchaser then brings suit to recover.
Burgess brings three suits. The first
suit is against John C. Hixon and Ella
Hixon and the amount of land in con-
troversy is 22O acres. The second is
against Amiel NJ. Hillman. H d. Hill
man and Dora Hillman for $50 acres
The third is one against VIM. G. Hill
man, H. D. Hillman and Dora HILL
man for 500 acres.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
WANT SEATS IN THE PARK.
People Living Near Holiday Place
Petition Board.

One hundred people living near Holli-
day park want six benches. Not an
extravagant demand. They want the
benches placed in Holiday park which
at this time is entirely guiltless of
benches or any other form OF seat. A
petition has been filed with the board
of park commissioners asking that
benches be purchased. 49,
Topeka, July 10, 1907.
To the Honorable Park Commission:
The undersigned. citizens, residing in
the vicinity of Holiday park, (Which is
located between Twelfth and Huntoon
streets, on Taylor and Western ave-
nue), beg leave to call your attention
to the entire absence of benches in that
park. The prime requisite for an ideal
city or community is a bountiful sup
trees, shrubbery and flowers, maintain
ed for the relief and pleasure of that
great majority who. for various rea-
sons are denied the luxury of vaca-
TONS carriages and automobiles.
Holiday park lies in the center of
Tricky populated residence section of
the city, and its use as public recre-
alton ground is necessary to the health,
resident citizens. 1t was originally
purchased, plar ted. fenced. tended and
cared for by property owners IN tnat
vicinity and then turned over to the
city Its establishment has enhanced
the taxable value of real estate in its
neighborhood to the profit OF the city,
and while we fully understand and APP
preciate the very limited financial re-
sources of the park commission we are
inclined to gently protest against be-
ing required to longer continue to SIT
around on the ground or stay out OF
the park. After the disastrous food
in North Topeka two or three dilapida-
ted old benches were f1shed out of the
debris and sent to Holiday park. That
is practically all the accommodations
ever offered to the public in this park
Now, we respectfully request that you
place in this park at least half dozen
benches. We are not asking for any
thing extravagant; just plain, substan-
tial wooden benches, something on
which people may rest and enjoy the
benefits of a public park ga
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
MONEY FOR KANSANS.
Nome Miner Leaves Fortune for Gar
den City Relatives.

Mexico, Mo, July 24.-Mrs. A. L.
Kruse of Nome, Alaska, who is visiting
in this city, received notice last evening
that she had been left $4,000 oy Lewis
T,itus wealthy miner of Dawson City,
who died there recently. and made the
above provision in his will as an apprec-
iatton of Mrs. Kruse's nursing MIN
when i'll in the far north. Titus Is saio
to have accumulated great fortune III
eo,d which was left a mother and sister
In Garden City, Kan.
Mrs. Kruse is one of the largest WON
en- mine owners in Alaska, having
claims along the Yukon and Sitake nv
ers. She had spent many years IN Inat
region, being one OF the nrst 70 lollow
the discovery of gold and stake OUT
claims.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
|4SNAP SH0TS<I
s9,!as':i|ll#E|,,kII|,6Ii,aEEl!

N H Loomis has returned to To-
peka from a business trip.
The band concert last night was
the best one of the season SO far in
point of attendance.
The Chautauqua assembly which has
held forth in Garfield park for the past
ten days closes today, following the
evening program.
The expected has happened: The price
of cold ones has been advanced and it
is no longer possible to get two small
ones for Is cents.
Robert Campbell, formerly a To-
peka- newspaperman, has gone to
Onaga, where he will work for the
Onaga Republican.
Tonight the Topeka Chautauqua
will close with a lecture by j. Lorenzo
Zvfckey on the subject. THE Phil
osophy of the Beautiful"
The announcement of the exact
time for the payment of the third div
idend to the creditors of the defunct
First National bank is expected daily
now.
The Blanchard Construction company
of North Topeka has been awarded the
contract for the new terminal of the
Missouri Pacific railway at Omaha, the
estimated price being $4,000.
The concert given by MarshalPs band
at the city park last night drew the
largest audience of any so far this sea-
son owing to the heat which drove the
average resident from his home.
The Commercial club Is looking for
some one to represent the club at the
National Irrigation congress In Sacra-
mento, Cal, September ? to Z. Any
one can go who Will pay his own ex-
penses.
Matt 5Weightman, who attended tho
national meeting Of the Elks at Phil
adelphia, is reminding his friends of
the splendid time that he is having at
the beach by the souvenir postal card
method.
The Topeka team goes to Joplin
today for series of three games. IN
less better showing is made than
has been made any place else on the
road the team will just about drop
the entire series.
Several days have passed since any
word has been received from F. G.
Dreaming, city attorney. at the city
hall and it is feared that rescuers
have not succeeded in digging him
out of the heavy snow which covered
the Yellowstone park last week.
Water which is allowed to stand in
the gutter. on Kansas aV enue- is rot
ting away the new pavement. Ordin-
airy precautions will keep the pave
ment in good condition for a great
many years but water will do more
damage to an asphalt pavement than
heavy loads.
A double program was given at the
Chautauqua last night. as DR.. Daw-
son, the lecturer of the afternoon
ternoon session. and his address, fol-
lowed by Richie the magician, was
delivered before a crowded house In
the evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
Moro Land SHIFTS

Further suits were filed yesterday
afternoon in the United States circuit
court asking that western Kansas
lands which the owners lost possession
of by failure to keep up payments to
the state. the land afterwards being
sold by the state again. The land in
question Is school land and after max
ing several payments hard times ap-
peared and the owners failed to main
tain their payments. The land, the
state claims, reverted to 1t, and was
again sold. The first owners bring
suit for recovery. The suits filed yes
GArday were entitled: John F. Wolfe
Va William S. Zimmerman and John
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
BURNED rs HOUSES.
Fire in Victoria Wipes Out Tenderloin
and Three Churches.

Victoria. B. C., July 24.-The number
of houses burned in the fire which yes
terday afternoon practically wiped out
the district between Store and Ouadra
streets and Herald and Pioneer streets.
is today placed at rs. Loss, $3.50 900: in
surance, about half. The police pro
cured blankets and tents for those rem
dered homeless, but not one application
for shelter was received, all those burn
ed out being sheltered by friends and at
the hotels. The tenderloln was almost
completely wiped out and three church.
es were destroyed. The other buildings
burned were residences.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
THEY STOLE HIS TROUSERS.
Guest of a Paola Hotel Slept With
Clothes Under His Pillow.

Paola, Kan, July A.-Brown Deford'
a farmer living near Louisburg, was lift
ed from his bed in the Moffett hotei
early in the morning by three burglars
and his trousers. which he had put I'M
der him. were stolen. The burglars were
chased several blocks and two were
caught, but the one who carried the
trousers and SIS escaped.
The men who were caught are Walter
Ring and Lon Gray. Both are sons OF
farmers living near Louisburg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24

nand that these fail-sown hard
wheats be -supplanted by something
radically different to most farmers but
an experiment of uncertain demand
and doubtful or limited utility. Fifty
years of experience with spring
Wheats fully justify the farmers of
Kansas in being cautious about large
iy extending their sowing in lieu of
others always reliable, always in de-
mand at outside prices, and like gold
staple eVervuyhera
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
Deatb Came in odd Manner,

Pasadena, Cal. July 24.-Mrs.
Claude E. Markey of this city was
burned to death last night in her
home. She had taken alcohol
bath before retiring and put a hot
iron to her feet. The alcohol fumes,
accommodating under the bedciothes.
became ignited and the woman was
dead before help reached her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
FINED FOR USING A SEN.
j. Henry Who Caught Fish in Silver
Lake Must Pay SIS and Costs.

J. Henry, who was charged with
SEEMING fish from Silver Lake, was
found guilty today by Judge Simon of
the city court and assessed a fine of
SIS and costs. The defendant claimed
that as the property belonged to r. F.
Hodgins and that as a tenant on the
place he had right to do as he chose
about fishing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
Iron Miners Arc leaving.

Superior, Wis, July 24.-As a re-
suit of the strike at the iron mines
laborers are leaving the range in
large Numbers, many of them buying
tickets for their old homes in Italy.
Hungary. Finland and other parts of
Europe Three hundred passed
through here yesterday on their way
east
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24

washington, July 24.-In the re-
cent examination OF the candidates
for appointment for the consular ser
vice for which 81 men were designat-
ed and SO presented for examination
only 10 passed. receiving the required
mark of So The successful candi-
dates include Thomas Voetter, New
Mexico and Rea Hanna, California
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
That Tooth Powder Suit.

l. E. Lambert, special master, heard
exceptions argued yesterday in the
SUIT OF Gunder VS.. w. E. Graves of
Topeka Gunder, who manufactures
the E. l. Graves tooth powder, claims
ar infringement OF his copyright by
W. +. Graves of. Topeka. who also
manufactures a tooth powder. Mr..
case shortly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
Coal vein 80 Feet Thick.

Hazelton, Pa, July 24.-The Lehigh
Valley Coal company has opened
what is believed to be the largest
stripping in the world. 1t is located
at Lattimer and the coal is in a solid
bed 1900 feet wide, 80 feet in thick
ness and extends from Lattimer to
Drifton. at least six miles. It Is esti-
mated that were the company to take
out 500 tons daily it would require
25 years to exhaust the supply
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
wICHITA's CHEAP BEER.
Must Buy a Quart at Time and Drink
OF of the Premises.

Wichita. Kan, July 24-wichita's two
per cent" ordinance has gone into effect,
resulting in the regulation of the sale
of this beverage. 1t is now unlawful
to sell two per cent" in less than quart
quantities and it may not be drank
where purchased
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
Postal Cards to Imnrove

Washington. July 24.-As a result
of an investigation of complaints from
all parts of the country rega riding the
quality of paper used for postal cards,
q change has been made in the bust
ness managers of the postal card fac
tory at Rumford Falls, Me-, and in
the government agent at that place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
Taft to Sail Down the St. Lawrence,

Ottawa. Ont, July 24.-Secretary
Taft is expected to pay a visit soon to
the St. Lawrence river and gulf. r.
w. Scott the Canadian secretary of
state. is in communication with him
regarding the visit. The government,
1t is expected. will place one of the
Dominion cruisers at his disposal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24
Exclusions,

one-way Rates: Very material re-
auctions to
Chicago $11.OO,
Boston $4,000,
| New York $500
/ Portland Me-, $3.50,
| Washington, d. c., $27.75,
| Baltimore S27.75
| Philadelphia $3.50,
| and to fnnumerable other points Tick
| cts on sale every day.
| Los Angeles or Sen Francisco and
return. $50 for the round trip. If it
the rate will be 1880. Tickets on
sale daily to September Is. Limit
Ocotber 81. Liberal stopover privi-
leges I'D diverse routes.
Boston and return sss.55. on sale
July 25, rs, 81, %. Can be extended
TO leave Boston as late as August 81.
Optional routes via lake or New York
Canadian and Northern New York
resorts. Toronto. Ont. $27.7O; Mont
$3.50; Ogdensburg, N. Y, sass.
Tickets on sale daily to September 80,
limited to thirty days from date of
sale; Also to many other points east
at the same basis. viz. one fare plus
81. on sale same time and with similar
limit.
4NO" 11AA8laaIAu resorts. Boston,
$685.; Bar Harbor. $41.5o; Bellows
Falls. $685.: Burlington. 1885;
Montpelier. 1885; Old Orchard,
$3.50 and Portland $685.. On
"a. and September 10. IA. "a and 2s.
Also to many other points a one fare
plus 81 on same dates. Limit on all
thirty days from date of sale. Liberal
tickets via ST. Lawrence river route
slightly higher rate is charged
Chicago and return $4,000. 81. Louis
and return S12.70. on sale daily to Sep
TENDER 80. Final limit October 81.
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo
and return $3.50. on sale daily 70
September so, final return limit Oc,o-
Der 81.
Salt Lake City and return $1,000. on
sale daily to September 80. Limit
October 81.
Mexico City and return $3.50. on
sale daily to September Is. limit octo-
Der 81.
jamestown Exposition. Season tick
cts to Norfolk and return $51.05 via
direc' routes: via New York in one di-
rectIon $56.25; via Boston in one d.
rection se0.4o- On sale daily. Final
Sixty day tickets $42.6O Via direct
routes; via New York in one direction
$46.90; via Boston in one direction
$51.95. On sale daily
Liberal stopovers east of Chicago.
These exposition tickets are Just the
kind you want If you're going east q
spend your vacation.
Purchasers of either of these tickets
may make portion of journey by
jamestown Exposition. Tickets to
Norfol, and return $34.00 via direct
routes On sale daily. Limit fifteen
days. For details of stopover prfvi-
leges apply to undersigned.
Homeseekers' Excursion Tickets on
sale first and third Tuesdays of each
month. Rate In many instances less
than one fare and limit twenty-one
and thirty days. according to destina-
ton.
Steamship Tickets lowest rates ana
best lines.
For further particulars address
T. L. KING,
City Passenger Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24

A. Mcguire VS.. Charles Mayer. Plain
tiffs reside in Lancaster county, Ne
braSka-
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Haskell L norton 0.

Norton, Kas.. July 24.-The Haskell
Indians defeated the crack Norton
team 1 to 0. Only two hits were all
lowed by Rapp. the Indian pitcher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24

To contradict certain talk
and to pot the CONSUMING pub-
lie IN possession Of the truth,
we say IN plain words that no
one IN this town can self as
good coffee as Arbuck1es'
Ariosa for as little money.
Misbranded and make-believe
Mocha and Java, or coffee sold
loose out of bag or bin. is
not as good value for the money.
nor can it be sold at as narrow
profit, nor reach the consumer
under as favorable conditions
When you buy Arbuckles'
Ariosa Coffee you get more than
Is net ozs. of straight, wholesome
Brazilian coffee from the largest
coffee firm IN the world, with that
firms direct assurance that they
are giving you the best coffee in
the world for the money
New orkci
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24

Salt Lake City and return $1,000. on
sale daily to September 80. Limit
October 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24

Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo
and return $3.50. on sale daily 20
September so. final return limit Oc,o-
Der 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24

Mexico City and return $3.50. on
sale daily to September Is, limit Octo-
Der 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24

Chicago and return $4,000. 81. Louis
and return $12.70, on sale daily to Sep
TENDER 80. Final lint October 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24

ARBUCKLE BROS. New York CIT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-24

Boston and return 1885, on sale
July 25, 26, 27, %. Can be extended
to leave Boston as late as August 81.
Optional routes via lake or New York
city. slightly higher.