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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
MARTIN TOLD Them HOW
Gave Nebraska Pointers About a
State Historical Society.

george w. Martin, secretary of the
state historical society, has returned
from a trip to Lincoln, Neb., where
ne went to tell the Historical society
OF Nebraska how to organize on the
same basis that Kansas has organized
its historical society.
They are far behind us up there
said Mr.. Martin today, land yet they
nave very creditable collection.
Inelr historical society is sort of an
adjunct of the state university, and a
strong effort is being made to pry it
| lose from that institution. 1 said to
those people, You want to get a
building of your own, right close to
the capitol, where the politicians will
come In and see you, and where your
department can stand on its own bot
TOM
There was one university professor
up there who made a speech in which
he said that they ought to keep the
society at the university, because it
requires academic training to run
historical society right. I went after
him. 1 told the incident of the Pike
celebration, when at a certain hour of
the day, 100000 school children in
Kansas were all holding exercises
concentrating of the raising of the
American flag at Republic City.
told them that that was the kind of
thing they ought to have to back a
historical society, not academic train
ing.
Y GU get the people OF the state IN
terested in historical matters, and you
won't need anything else to make
your society go. Make everything
open to the public. invite the people
in to see your stuff; you can't have
too many people. The people pay
your bills, and they have a right to
know what you're doing.
ST told those people how we mark
ed the Santa Fe trail through Kansas,
and urged them to get the legislature
to give them $4,000 to mark the old
Oregon traH.N> told the INTO interest
the politicians, and to hit every leg
islature for a few thousand dollars
for some historic purpose. Don't let
a legislature get out of town L told
them, without giving the society some
money for pushing forward the MIS-
toricaI work of the state
81 believe that they are going to |
win out up there in their efforts to |
make a strong department out OF the
historical society, but at present 1t Is |
lust like Kansas was fifteen or twenty |
years ago; the historical society was
tucked away in the obscure corners
and didn't amount to much.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
First published in The Topeka State
Journal Oct T. 1907

NOTICE r., OF INTENTION TO INCoRPo-
KATE A MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY UNDER THE
laws OF THE STATE OF KAN
Notice is hereby given that the under
S Mg;I,; F. M. Newland. j. W.: Robinson,
strong, T. ]. Coughlin, Alonzo Wolf, C.
Fred E r; WMh drhl The9dere G Mueller,
Forbes, A. B. Whiting, H A. Warner, w
hanson. Charles So E Eilg and :" w Y.
Fhurston, all citizens of the state of Kan
n 1aS ln 1,nd to incorporate a mutual COM
the state of Kansas, for the purpose of
transactfng the business of mutual fire
company is to be The Merchants Mutual
Fire Insurance Company and that the
principal office or place of business there
or Is to be located at the city of Topeka,
IN the county of Shawnee. and state of
Kansas.
Given at the city of Topeka. in said
October 1907.
F. NJ NEwLAND,
J: w: ROBINSON.
WILLIAM GREEN,
w. H. DAVIS,
T. z. ARMSTRONG,
T.. J: COUGHLIN,
ALONZO WOLF.
c. v. WOLF,
E. w. HUGHEE,
w. H. WILSON,
H R. WHITTELSEY,
THEODORE G. MUELLER,
FRED o. MORNS,
V. B. KISTLER,
]. s. WARNER,
A. G. POTTER,
r. S. BRIGHAM
D. H. FORBES
A. B. WHITING,
H. A. WARNER,
w. B. KIRKPATRICK,
j. M WALLACE,
Q. r. WILLIAMSON
CHARLES 8. EAGLE,
]. W. THURSTON. .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
Eight Hour Law in Force.

Marietta, o., Oct. 25.-Orders issued
by Major ]. G. Warren of Cincinnati,
engineer in charge of the Ohio big
SANDY, Muskingum and Kentucky riv-
ers, have been served on the Iockmas
tiers in the Muskingum river instructing
them to work but eight hours a day'
thus enforcing the government eight
hour law: Boats arriving at the loch
after 4 o'clock in the afternoon ,nust
await until the next morning for lock-
age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
Aged Hermit Found Dead.

Atchison, Kan. Oct 25-Thomas
Crick retired business man, 10 years
old, who lived alone, was found dead
!ate Thursday. His body was in the
front room of his home with a stove
lying on his head. He had been suf-
Ierlng with kidney trouble and 1t is.
supposed that he fell in a faint and
pulled the stove over on him. His
watch and money were found on his
person ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
BOARDING HOUSE.

BUSINESS is prospecting at the Peterson
boarding house, one block north of the
new Santa Fe shops. This new and up
to-date house is at PIG n. Locust ST. Mr..
and Mrs. Peterson have been in charge of
the place since April 18th and have, by
their good meals and careful attention,
secured a total of IS boarders. They feel
assured of their success in the future and
solicit the patronage of all Santa Fe men
who enjoy good meals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
Special Ioducep,aDt

A glass berry dish given free to each
purchaser of so cents worth of our goods
ana the ticket besides In order to
secure th1s souvenir the purchase
must be made at the store Saturday
only. Grand Union Tea Co., 7O4 Kan
sas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
Water Turned In

Sterling, Ill. Oct. 25--Yesterday af-
ternoon T. J. Henderson touched a gate
which thcreupon rais.d, permitting the
water to flow through the illinois,
Mississippi canal This marked the
completion of work on the 81. SOC, 900
government undertaking which was
$. .Irt,1 b. Mr.. Hen lersOn % years ago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25

Wells Fargo & Co., will sell I'M
claimed express matter at public auc-
ton Saturday, Oct. 26th at sos Kan
sas avenue Sale commences at q.
M. and continues during the evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
M'CABE SIGNS 1T.
Former City Engineer on Grand Jury
Petitions-Wants Investigation.

The seventh name on the list which
will be presented to Judge A. w. Dana
of the district court asking that a
grand Jury be called to investigate the
sewer and other scandals is that of
lanes McCabe, former city engineer.
LAS soon as 1 learned that grand
iury was to be asked for" said Mr..
McCabe, 81 came to the city from my
farm for 1 WOULD have liked very much
to have been the first man to sign such
a request Every few days Dreaming
breaks out in a new place and makes
a lot of charges against me. AS 1 fig
IRE it at this time I must be close to
half a million dollars to the good If
half of the charges made by the city
attorney are true.
s'Drenning has made charges 1nd1s-
crininately; one day one thing and the
next something else, but he has made
no attempt to remedy the evils which
he claims exist. If half the charges he
has made are correct or even have
foundation it is time that he takes
some action, if they are not he should
be suppressed as an alarmist and four
flusher.
do his duty and if he does not know
what it is any school boy can tell him.
His constant hue and cry of fraud which
has been going on for months has re-
suited in nothing excepting that he has
managed to keep his name constantly
before the public which by this time
must doubt his sincerity. If Dreaming
has any evidence which Will implicate
me in any way or substantiate the
charges which he has made from time
to time a grand jury will give him a
chance to produce it and that is what
the citizens of Topeka as well as my
self would like to have him de-"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
ChiIdren's Dancing School.

4. Want your girl and hoy to be grace.
Sful? Send them to McRae's Dancing
school Saturday mornings, 10 to l.. Ma.
sonic building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25

A very old lady was grandma Jones,
. she mad passed her four score-and-three
A1u nag no aches or pains in her bones
For she drank HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
TAIN lea Fred T. Walker
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
planning MILLS.

coed work and get it out on time, frames,
interior finish and general job work, also
contractors 221 Kansas ave. Ind. phone
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25

FOR EXCHANGE
TO EXCHANGE
room house, newly remodeled, with
bath, city water, sewer connection. gas
block to paved street, washburn
To trade for smaller prop
erty or vacant lots
SHAWNEE AGENCY
534 KANSAS AVE.
IND. PHONE sos.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
LEGAL.
LEGAL
-, -"%~>-><~~>~>~-~-~-~~~~O~~~
thirst published in The Topeka State
Journal Oct. "a, 1907
CALL FOR BONDS.

Lawrence, Kan, Oct &c. 1907.
pursuant to a resolution of the city
council of the city of Lawrence Kan
passed October Z, 1907, notice is hereby
given that the following bonds will be
paid on presentation at the office of the
city treasurer in Lawrence or at the fis-
cal agency of the state of Kansas in New
york city (The Park National Bank)
namely: Bonds No 49, Al and AZ for 500
No. 1 and for $1,000 each, issue of 1886
interest on the above bonds will cease
January !, 1908.
c. H. TUCKER
City Treasurer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
western Postmasters Named.

Washington, Oct. 25.-These- post
masters have been appointed:
Kansas-Haven. Reno county. Will
liam J. Waterbury, vice E. G. Erwin
resigned; Rush Center, Rush county
Frederick r. Smith, vice NJ. L. HalIett
resigned.
Oklahoma-Lenora, Dewey county
John S. Langley, vice r. H. Manning,
resigned; Lowell, Logan county Hugh
Mcclure, vice w. Kilby, resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25

IN VIEW OF MY REMOVAL TO KAN
SAS CITY. I WISH TO DISPOSE OF MY
= dOPEkA HOME PROPERTY, LOTS PAL
115 JOII SIH AVENUE WEST, BEING
3OOSES, A STABLE AND LOTS.
MOULD PREFER To TRADE IT FOR
PIIItO1IPERTY IN WYANDOTTE CO.,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.
"A QUICK SALE BARGAIN

Dwelling at 81 Tyler ST., east front, IA
lots, room house and two basement
rooms, paved cellar, city and cistern wa
ter in house, pantry, closets, gas for heat
and light. new cement walks, fine shade,
good location. Price s., 100; $1,000 cash; pal-
ance or terms to suit. See
r. A RICHARDS.
SOLE AGENT.
Ill West Sixth Avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Bead handbag with cut steel ham
die containing small leather bag with
money, etc. Reward for return to Mrs
Morrison, Cos Kansas ave.
Lost-Gold watch, silk fob Lincoln ST. road
Reward at Peoples Ice Co. 1st-Jackson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

STRAYED-White SOW about $50 los. No
tify ]. n. Newman, Ind. 1878 Reward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
CHINA PAINTING.

CHINA painting, firing orders taken
Mrs. E. D. Small corner Gordon anC
Central ave, North Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25

rCh SALE-50 acres of land north of
Granville, so acres / mile east of Grant
VINE. Write or inquire of Chas. Klein
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
FURNITURE REPAIRED.

D.. J. Trickler does expert furniture re-
pairing. Carpenter and job work also
neatly done. PA W. 18th st. Bell 1892.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25

FOR SALES. w. cor. Huntoon and West
SITS. lets, 81, $50
Southeast corner Lane and 18th sts..
lots, $1,260
Northwest. corner Lincoln and 14th sts.'
lots, 81, $50
Lane St. at end of 14th ST.. lots ST.
West st., at end of 18th ST.. lots. 81
$50.
Southwest corner Lincoln and Piercy
SITS, lots, room house, 81, 100.
East front lots on Lincoln, between
Percy and 18th sts., $3.50 each, large snaoe
trees, city water. gas, sewer, paved se.'
electric railway
Highly improved farm $50 acres ID miies
from Topeka, near station, good al1aI1a
and $50 an acre. worth $65.
Well improved farm G60 acres IL Inlies
from Topeka. near station, good alfaha
land, $40 Yer acre; worth $50. o
One of the best farms in Kansas go
acres, miles from Topeka, near new rail-
road. all alfalfa land, 500 per acre.
Z. w. Harrison, 100 West Sixth Avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INcoRPO-
RATE A MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY UNDER THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF KAN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
MONEY.
TRANSFER AND STORAGE

MERCHANTS TRANSFER & STORAGE
Co., packs, ships and stores Household
goods. Tel. 1S6. Clarence Skinner, Gil
Quincy st.
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FREE DIsPENSARY.

KANSAS AVE. FREE DlSPENSARY.
zoe Kansas ave. Conducted by regular
practicing physicians and surgeons. Med
ical service free. Medicine free in some
cases. Office hours to D. m. Calls
answered night or day. Ind. phone s49-2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-25
BICYCLES AND REPAIRING

.. s. CYCLE CO., lis E. Eighth National
& Iver-Johnson bicycle. Supplies, repairs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-19
WON'T RESTRAIN SEWER.
Division Decides against
Merchants association.

When Justice Keogh decided against the in
junction proceedings brought through the Mer-
chants Association by Mrs. Charles Z. Horton,
OF No. Chester avenue, White Plains, to pre-
vent the construction of the Bronx Valley
sewer the case appealed. This was last
June. Yesterday the Appellate Court, Second
Division. upheld Justice keogh's decision. No
opinion was given As stated by the court, Jus
tice Keogh was upheld. but the court said that it
would not determine the merits
The injunction proceedings were begun on
March % They were primarily to prevent the
further pollution of the waters that lap the
land Of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The injunc-
ton proceedings were also based upon a com
plant from the White Plains property holders
that the construction would largely increase the
rate OF taxation. Mrs. Horton came in on the
secondary part OF the action.
Edward Hatch, of Lord & Taylor. who has
been instrumental in forcing the prosecution Of
the case said yesterday that action would now
be brought in the United States courts He
said: I'VE will take the case to the United
States courts In the same form. as an injunction
to prevent the construction Of the sewer. The
decision is beyond all understanding. The court
had the case for four months. and now comes
out with a mere excerpt, 10 the effect that It
was not decided on its merits"
Mrs. Horton will sell her place IN White
Plains now.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-19

something over $4,000 turning over assets worth
$4,000. II return. the Chicago Gas Company got
its contract for the supply Of oil for years
20 cents a gallon. when the price quoted 10 other
consumers by the Standard on Company Of Indiana,
with which the contract was signed was at least
three cents gallon.
Mr.. Brady did not know OF James Mcdonald, the
man who Is supposed to have figured IN the nego-
tiatons ihe representative of the Standard OIL
Company. Neither did Mr. RockeIeller, who was
asked the real significance of loans of millions
appearing the books Of the Standard OIL Com
uany ind various subsidiaries In regard 10 the
loan OF $22,000,O00 shown on the books of the
Standard Oh Company Of New York made last
year to interests other than Standard OIL" the
treasurer Of that company said S9,5ooc0o had been
lent out in Wall Street and the remainder 70 T. n
Barnsdale, Of Pittsburg. MI Rockefeller could not
say whether Mr.. Barnsdale interested in the
production oil on Indian lands, question which
owing to governmental regulations 3fr. Kellogg De-
lieTes the Standard is not eager 10 answer TO the
world at large
After George Chesebro. controller Of the Stand
ara pipe line companies. had verified the
racy Of figures showing the enormous profits made
by the STANDARD from this source yearly-SS.9 per
cent OF total investment in 1893 and 633 per cent
in 19o6-the hearing adjourned until Deem
Der 2
During the few weeks that the government attor-
neys have been busy nterrogating the officers and
employees of the Standard Oil Company of New
Jersey and various subsidiaries, they believe they
OF controls seyentyfour corporations, which means
practically q monopoly Of the oil business IN the
country. Among the most important things brought
OUT IN the testimony were the uninterrupted con-
troll Of the Waters-Pierce OIL Company by the
Standard. and the methods by which foreign
companies were utilized 10 gain control Of indie
pendent companies in this country. The Manhat-
tan OIL deal very probably viii set the Ohio state
officials moving, and the disclosures in regard 10
fhe Corsicana Refining Company and the Security
OH Company and their control b. the Standard,
though they do business in Texas, VIII give the
officials Of that state substantial evidence on
which work IN their campaign TO make the
custer Of tn Standard Oil Company q reality
During the recess before the hearing is resumed
in this city H VI. Durand. the accountant Of the
bureau Of corporations, VIII make a detailed ex-
animation Of books and records kept at No. 26
Broadway. Much his time will be devoted to the
making Of transcripts from the Standards stalls
teal department where all records Of the oil
ness done By competitors preserved for the
scrutiny Of the Standards selling agents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-19
MISS BRADLEY FAINTS ON STAND.
Accused of Completely in Kidnapping, Does
Not Want Parents Name Known.

In an effort to ascertain the name OF the parents
OF Miss May Bradley. of No, 2Ol West Sith street.
who was charged in the TOmbs police court yester-
day with helping Mrs. Maude Clark to kidnap her
little son. Assistant District Attorney Paul Krotel
became engagedg in heated argument with Julius
Cohen counsel for the woman
In his examination Mr.. KroteI asked her
10 give the name of her parents and to tell who
supported her. When she refused Mr.. Krotel in
sisted until she tainted under the strain. At this
point Mr.. Cohen turned angrily to the Assistant
District Attorney. declaring that he had treated the
woman in a disgraceful manner and that he would
tell her fathers name
MOI" almost shouted Mr.. Krotei. glaring at the
lawyer; II want her TO tell me-"
When Miss Bradley revived she sobbed: "Oh
save me! 1t would disgrace my parents. would
rather die than tell who they were"
Mrs. Maude Clark has not yet been arrested Miss
NIalvna Kremer. sister of DR.. De Geza Kremer.
from whose legal custody the boy taken, told
the story of the kidnapping. The hearing was ad-
journed until Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-19
FATAL TROLLEY CRASH IN FOG.
Four Killed and Ten Injured in Collision at
CHATTANOOGA.

Chattanooga. Tenn. oct. fs-Four persons were
killed ten were seriously hurt and more than "a
score suffered lesser injuries In head-on collision
of two Sherman Heights trolley cars on Harrison
avenue near the city limits. early to-day. Both
cars were running at a rapid rate into the dip In
the track when the crash came The incoming car
was heavily loaded with persons their way 70
work In the city. and most OF those killed and IN
injured were this Both mOtormcn were
killed instantly. William +. Smith meat dealer.
and a negro were also killed
The accident was preceded by n break of some
kind at the power house and the current off
during a heavy fog, which served 10 keep the
motormen in ignorance OF the proximity of the
4 third coming just behind the incoming
car and missed a second collision by only three
feet Electric signals confused. and a re-
suit three cars were the block at the same
time.
J. n Brace. Of Payne. Mich, whose injuries may
prove fatal h veteran OF the Civil War and
was in Chattanooga attending the reunion OF the
army Of the Cumberland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-19
HORSE HAD RABIES.
Detectives Searching for Dog Sup
posed to Hare Bitten 1t.

Tho coachman OF Mrs. Elizabeth ?. Earle widow
OF William ?. Earle Of No p East 57th street had
a narrow escape on Thursday morning. when one
Of his horses suddenly attacked by "a
bies. Hearing the animal kicking in his stall
the coachman started TO give It some medicine In "A
syringe. supposing it ill., The horse crushed
the syringe In hts teeth. Just missing tho mans
hand.
pail OF water was lowered into his STALL and he
tossed II TO the other side Of the stable with his
nose. He broke or OF his teeth by dashing his
head against the wall. Or. Gin. the state veter-
marian, decided the horse had rabies.
Tho coachnan remembered that fve weeks ago.
IN White Plains bull terrier had into tho
horses stall State detectives are securing tho
country for the dog
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-19
JOHN DIS ALLEGED CHUM SENTENCED.
Standard Oil Employe Explained Why Bosom
Friend Would Not Come to His Aid

William Lynch an ennploye Of the Standard Oh
Company. was arraigued before Magistrate Smith
in the Long Island city police court yesterday
morning. IN answer TO the query TO where he
WIS employed Lynch replied. with an air of su-
pcriority: Me? Why, I work for John D. Rookie
ffIler"
Well" intcrposed the magistrate. Il suppose
that you and Rockefeller are great friends"
Friends, Friends That's too distant judge.
Take il straight from me, yer honor we is more
than friends. We is chums-Old college chuins, 1
should say"
II that's the case and I should commit you to
jail in default of $500 bail there Is no doubt but
your friend John would come to the rescue
That's different your honor. Let me explain.
Ny chum John at present is just little bit ner-
,yous about courts and before I'd ask my chum to
1eopardize his system by comm into your
lonor's splendid court my bail, why. your
honor. I'd go 10 Jail first. An that's straight"
You'll do" returned the gistrate I'm not
hold you n bonds, but will give sou - or five
DAYS, that in the mean time you might send
word 10 your chum 10 help you OUT
Much obliged TO your honor" returned Lynch.
raahashed- Remember Billy Lynch and John ID.
WIZ rot forge. you"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-19
NOT INTERESTED IN PARK SUPPLIES.
Commissioner Parsons Says He's Not Con-
nected with Shrub Concerns.

Commissioner Samuel Parsons OF the Park De
partnent denied yesterday that he was interested
In any concerns which might get Some OF the work
IN the regeneration Of Central Park was init
mated In a story published yesterday. He denied
he had been interested financially IN any
concerns that had sold trees shrubs the city.
Il was once investigated by the Commissioners
OF Accounts in connection with stories that I had
profited by some sales 10 the city" said the Com
missioner. but fully exonerated as the rec
ords will show. That in 1892 It is true that
my fathers nursery in Flushing did sell some trees
and shrubs 70 the city. but II only when the
city could get the hest value for the money there
1 financially interested in my fathers
nursery however. and since his death the nursery
has gone OF existence.
"As Park Commissioner am fearessly proceed
ing with my work and my advocacy OF the i'm
provement OF Central Park Is made in tho best In
terests Of the city. 1 don't pcayune who
gets the work II it IS be done"