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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27
BLIND HELLO GIRLS.
There Are Five OF Them Employed in
New York.

New York, Nov. 27.-New avenues for
making living are being rapidly OPEN
ed for the blind, according to Miss Win
fired Holt, secretary of the New York
Association for the Blind, who address,
ed the Society for Political Study in
an effort to interest the members in her
work. Stenography and telephony are
two of the latest crafts at which the
blind are working.
She told of one young man who went
suddenly blind, and who after eight
months instruction had obtained a
lucrative position with a large busi-
ness house, tipping letters which are
dictated into photograph. Stenography
is done by means of a stenographic
machine and there are many blind OPP
orators. OF late the association has
been teaching blind girls to operate
telephone switchboards, and there are
now five blind girls employed at that
work in New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27

There are two distinct advantages in
favor of this waterway; first. it will
reduce the distance between points
of shipment. for example, at the pres
ent time if any one in North Carolina
within the reach of any coast water
ways wishes to ship south by water
the vessel has first to-proceed UP the
sound and rivers through Albemarle
and Chesapeake canal to Norfolk and
Hampton Roads, then out from Capes
Henry and Charles and down the
coast. daring the Hatteras diamond
shoals and Cape Lookout and doing
2O5 miles twice over to get started.
This is illustrative of many of the
short cuts afforded by this canal to
shippers. 1t means that small craft
can carry freight where now only the
large seaworthy vessels are able to
travel. This would mean a decided
cut in rates as we'll as the saving of
time. The second advantage is on ac-
count of Cape Hatteras and other
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27
FOR WORK $48,285, ITO.
Money Spent in Panama on the Canal
Proper.

washington, Nov. 27.-FuH details of
the work done in Panama canal during
the fiscal year 1907 with a showing of
what has been accomplished since the
project has been in American hands are
disclosed in the annual report of the
Isthmian canal commission, made pub
lie today. 1t is the first report made
of operations on the Isthmus since con-
struction work has been in charge of
army engineers.
Aside from the $4,000. 600 dollars paid
to the French company and to Panama
an aggregate of $48,285,110 has been ex-
pended by the government on the pro-
ject adopted by congress and which it
was estimated by the board of consult
ing engineers would ultimately cost
$780, 705, 200. This estimate, however, did
not include sanitation and expense of
the zone government waterworks, sew
ers and paving in Panama and Colon
and the re-eQuipment Of the Panama
railroad.
There is no reference in the report to
the proposition which has been brought
forward to extend the width of the
locks to ITO feet so as to accommodate
without difficulty the breadth in the
development of shipbuilding and this
will be made the subject of a special
communication from the commission A
strong position is taken favorable to
the continuation of the policy of doing
the work by hired instead of by con-
considered by the administration and
many arguments are presented to JUS
tify the commission in it's conclusion
that the canal can be built better
cheaper and more quickly by the gov
eminent.
Sanitation, upon which SO much de-
ponds, for the comfort and health of
the employees, is treated of in the report,
a statement is made of what has been
done and the declaration made that
there was no yellow fever originating
on the isthmus during the year.
AS bearing on the question of suit
ability of the foundations for the pro-
the conclusions of board of consult
ing engineers who made personal ex-
animation Of the material at the lock
sites and which found that all of the
locks of the dimensions then proposed
(on IS foot level canaD would rest on
rock of such character it would furnish
a safe and stable foundation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27

Rush of Foreigners to Europe Is
Increasing Steadily.

New York, Nov. 27.-Never since the
first ship sailed out of New York har-
Dor has there been anything like the
present exodus of emigrants from this
port. Day by day the crowds clamor-
ing for transportation abroad grow
greater, with no prospect of their re-
duction in numbers. Last week $4,000
steerage passengers were carried from
New York; this week steamship men
say the total will reach $4,000. The
steerage rate was raised from 81 to S3l
in hopes of staying the exodus, but
without avail.
Six steamers will leave today and
they all will be crowded with steerage
passengers All day long the docks in
New York, Brooklyn and Hoboken are
besieged by great crowds of emigrants
seeking passage to the old country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27

velopment of an inland waterway
from Cape Cod, Mass, to Beaufort
Inlet, n. c., and thence south to
Florida now holds the center of the
stage.
Delegates from IT states met in
convention at Philadelphia to further
this movement a movement which is
vital to shippers over the country The
course as indicated on the map ex-
tends from Barnstable bay on the
north side of Cape Cod through a pro-
posed canal across Cape Cod to Buzz
Yards Bay on the south. thereby re-
ducing the water distance from Bos-
ton to New York about IS miles. The
through Long Island sound and down
to the Raritan canal at Perth Am
boy, N. J..
The route then would be through
the canal down the Delaware river
past Philadelphia and through the
Chesapeake and Delaware canal.
down Chesapeake bay to Norfolk,
along the Elizab beth river and through
a cut across Virginia to Currituck
sound.
The route then would lie through
Coanjock bay, cut through North
Carolina itno Albemarle sound. then
through Croaton sound into Pamlfco
sound into Noues river.
BY deepening and widening Adams
creek and Cora creek the route would
end in Beaufort Inlet and the ocean.
John W. Small Is known as the
father of inland waterways. He is de-
lighted with the popular enthusiasm
over inland waterway development
and feels that his seven years fight
is about to eliminate in victory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27
INLAND WATERWAYS.
Something About the Plans of the
Promoters.

Philadelphia. Nov. 27.-The most
pretentious plan yet preached for
commercial development by water is
the project recently under discussion
at Philadelphia for a direct water
route down the Atlantic coast, utiliz-
ing wherever possible existing con-
nections and projecting many canals
to obviate distance and dangers.
Conservative estimates of the or
ganized projects for waterway i'm
provements now in consideration
reach thu enormous sum of S500,000,-
900. Attention during the past year
has bean directed to the Panama
canal and Mississippi river improve
ments, but the movement for the de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27

The superintendent would not have
the usual sort of classes of instruction
in love making, but wants the pupils
taught by indirect means. For ex-
ample, says Mr.. Blair, study of
Enoch Adren or Miles Standish would
give the pupils right idea of how to
propose. Mr.. Blair did not explain to
what length he desired the pupils to
go into this subject, but was positive
in his assertion that a general idea of
courtship should be given the pupils.
st can see no reason why this sub
ject should be avoided he said. This
department in public school education
is unique and deserves further con-
sideratiOn."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27

Items for the East Topeka column n1aJ
be telephoned to Ind. phone oil
Miss Mabel Kroft of 325 Lawrence
street is improving after several days
sickness.
Mrs. E. Stockwell and son Earl spent
the day yesterday with Mrs T. King of
Kline street.
Miss Anna Boyer of 234 North Chand-
Ter street, is improving after several
weeks illness.
Mr.. Roy Sawyer, who has been visit
ing relatives here, returned to his home
in Keen, Kan, today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Drake and family have
moved from their home on Chandler
street to $40 Kline street.
Mrs Chas Peterson of North Bran
ner street met with a serious accident
Monday by breaking her arm in two
places.
Mr.. and Mrs H. G. Dannenhauer and
daughter Hattie of 3S7 Lake street, will
go to Granville where they Will spend
Thanksgiving with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs J. D. Wilson and little
grandson. Harry Dawdy, left today on
Santa Fe train No. 1 for Lawrence
Where thew will spend Thanksgiving
with their son, Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Will
son.
Mr.. ]. o. Boatright Of Burlingame,
spent the day with his sister. Mrs. J..
S. Davis of 202 Kline street. Mr.. Boat
right and family will move to topeka
in a short time. and MI. Boatr1ent VIII
work fo- the Santa Fe
Mrs. Van Dyke of Kansas CITY spent
the day Yesterday with her cousin. Mrs.
Cliff Gerberick of 228 Kline street. She
will go to Lecompton tomorrow called
on account of the serious illness OF her
grandmother, Mrs. Brown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27
Home From the Arctic Circle.

Junction City, Nov. N.-Lieutenant
George C. Rockwell has arrived from
Alaska. For nearly two years he has
been stationed at FIT. Gibbon on the
Upper Yukon within one hundred miles
of the arctic circle, it being the land OF
the midnight sun. The only means of
Transportation from FIT Gibbon to the
outside world is by boat during the
short summer months and by dog sleds
the balance of the year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27
carne. Sells for s4.1oo.

New York, Nov. 27.-Spirited bidding
marked the days sale of the objects of
art and curios which belonged to the
late Stanford White. A Damascus car
pct, Fl feet long by 10 wide, brought
the highest price of the day, being bid
in by Edison Bradley for $4,100 Miss
Elsie De Wolf, who recently left the
stage to take up interior decorating,
was a large purchaser at the sale, as
was David Warfield, the actor. The
total receipts were s45,69S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27
Fire at the indian school.

Arkansas City, Kan, Nov. PA
fire which started from electric wir-
ing destroyed Haworth hall, at the
Chilocco Indian schools, south of
Arkansas CITY. The h9ilding was
one of the main structures at the
schools and in it were the various
school rooms. chapel. library and post
office. The building was constructed
in 1893 at a cost of $4,000. BY hard
work the fire department at the school
saved the adjoining building. Haworth
hall was not occupied at the time of
the fire
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27
CANNON KILLS 1T.
Illinois Primary Bill Was Inimical to
His Interests.

Springfield, Ill. Nov. 27-The
Oglesby direct primary bill which in
cidentally would have changed the
method of choosing Illinois delegates
to national political conventions was
killed at midnight last night by the
lower house of the state legislature.
The bill was ordered killed by friends
of Speaker Cannon as being possibly
inimical to his candidacy for the Re-
publican nomination for president of
the United States. @ve@
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27
That the show at the Ne

That the show at the Majestic this
week is a good one is best evidenced
by the crowded houses which have
greeted it at every performance so
far. Each and every act on the bill
is an entertaining one. 1.-THE Zolas'
in their clever mirror dance" THE
Tanakas," with their novelty magic
and wonderful top-spinning and CAL
lettPs trained monkeys seem to vie
with each other for the most ap-
plallSe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27
HORNE GOES To JAIL.
Man WHO Shot Groves and Woodward
to Have a Hearing.

Kansas City, Nov 27-Genera1 r.
c. Horne, who shot o. d. Woodward
and H. j. Groves last Saturday, has
been taken to the county Jail. He will
answer in the criminal court to the
two indictments by the grand jury for
assault with intent to kill
The physicians who are attending
Groves and Woodward said the con-
dition of both men continued to i'm
prove.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27

shoals, which claim so many millions
of dollars and lives in their awful rec
ord of wreckage. This. as indicated
by the map, will be entirely eliminated
from the shippers point of view and
If for no other reason than this the
canal would be most economical.
The states represented in the con-
vention by delegates appointed by the
governors of the states or by COM
mercial bodies were Maine, New
Hampshire, Vermont, MasSa chusetts,
Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York.
New Jersey. Pennsylvania, Delaware,
Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia,
North Carolina. South Carolina and
Florida.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27
Course in Courtship.

chicago, NOV 727.-State Superfn-
tendent of Public Instruction Blair of
Illinois proposed last week before the
Chicago English club in Fullerton hail
Of the art institute that a course in
courtship and marriage be added to
the Illinois public school curriculum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27
Meat VIII Surely Come Down.

New York, Nov. 27-Local packers
confirm the reports from Chicago and
ST. Louis that there will soon be a re-
duction in the price of meat. They say
further, however, that the reduction
will not affect the higher grades OF
beef and pork, but probably will be
confined to the less choice grades.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27
Rural service for stafford

Washington, Nov. 27.-An additional
rural delivery service has been estab-
lished to commence February 1, out of
families.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27

There will be four performances at
the, Olympic on Thanksgiving day, one
in the afternoon and three in the eve
ming and the chances are that crowd
ed houses will be the rule for all of
them because the show there this
week is one of the best which has
been seen at this house during the
SEASON. 1.-THE Three Lyers,' in a mu-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27

I amt feeling right today,
Something wrong 1 must say:
Come to think of it, that's right
/ forgot my Rocky Mountain Tea last
night. Fred T. Walker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27

steal novelty act, are the feature of the
show. They have made a great hit
with the audiences so far this week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27

"The Blue Moon" the musical
comedy success of two continents,
with an unusually large company will
be seen at the Grand on Friday night.
James T. Powers, as clever and YER
satile a comedian as there is on the
stage, has the title role in the piece.
His appearance alone would insure
something worth seeing and he is
supported by an excellent cast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27

Joseph E. Towards most successful
melodramatic musical play The Dis
trict Leader" presented by a company
which is said to be most capable, will
be at the Grand on Thanksgiving,
with an afternoon performance begin
ming at three o'clock and one in the
evening at the usual hour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-27
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Items for the East Topeka column maj
be telephoned to Ind. phone b211
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-04-13
THAVDOONEDTO
SUMMER IN GLOOMY
TOMBS PRISON

Jury HOpeIesSy Divided After Two Days DeIbeaton Dis
charged by COurt-Unwritten Law Cuts Little Figure in
Determining OutCOme-Jerome Declares Case Cannot Be
Reached Again Before Next Fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
FOR Observation-Disclosures.

FOR SALE - \ Jewel range almost
new. at 1870 Tenth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
WALTER CUDDINGT
Publication Notice.

Office of the Marion Lumber Com
pany. Rock Island. Feb. &c, 1907.
Public notice is hereby given. that at
a special meeting of the stockholders
of the Marion Lumber company. held
at the general office of the company. in
the Peoples National bank building,
Rock Island. Ill. on the 18th day of
February. \. d. 1907. at the hour of 5
o'clock in the afternoon, pursuant to
notice given and published. as required
by law. the capital stock of said cor
poration was increased from the sum
of fifteen thousand dollars (s13,000l to
the sum of twenty thousand dollars
($20. 0OO). and the number of shares of
stock from one hundred fifty G50D
shares to two hundred (200) shares;
that a certificate of said increase of
stock. duly verified according to stat
ute. has been filed in the Office of the
secretary of state at Springfield. Ill
and a duplicate thereof has been filed
with the recorder of deeds of Rock Is
land county. Illinois, and that said in
crease Of capital stock is an accom-
plished fact.
MARION LUMBER COMPANY.
WILLIAM ROTH. President
]. II. TRIMBLE, Secretary.
Jackson, Hurst & Stafford, attorneys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
Executors Notice.

Estate Of George Wagner deceased
The Undersigned. having been ap-
pointed executors of the last will and
testament of George Wagner. late of
the county of Rock Island. state of Hi
nolS deceased, hereby give notice that
they Will appear before the county court
OF Rock Island county, al the county
court room. in the city of Rock Island
az Inc April. 1907, term, on the first
Monday in April next. at which time all
persons having claims against said es-
tate are notified and requested to at
tehd, Tor the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted to
Sald estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment tn the undersigned
II. 1907.
ROBERT 4. WAGNER
BERNARD ID. Connolly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
Administrators Nafice.

Estate of Lawrence L. Frisk, de-
ceased.
The undersigned. having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of
Lawrence l.. Frisk late of the county
of Rock Island state of Illinois, deceas-
ed. hereby gives notice that il will APP
pear before the county court of RocI,
Island county. at the county court ROOM
IN the city of Rock Island. at the April
term. on the first Monday in April next.
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
queSted to attend. for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted Ia said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the uu-
dcrSigned.
Dated list day of February, A d. 1907.
AdminiStr ator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
Notice of FinnI settlement.

Estate of Hulda Ludwig, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, AuguStc Hill, administers
triX with the Will annexed, of the es-
tate Of Hulda Ludwig, has this day
filed her final report and settlement as
such in the county court of ROCK Is
land county. and hearing on said report
has been set for Feb. 30, 1907. at which
time persons interested may appear and
make objections thereto and If no OBJ
iections are filed. said report Will be
approved at that time, and the under
signed will ask for AN order of distri-
button. and will also ask to be dis
charged
Rock Island, Ill, Jan. %, 1907.
AUGUSTA FILL
Administrators. with the VIII Annexed
of the Estate of Hulda Ludwig, de-
ceased
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
LEGAL.
~~-~-O~~~~-~~O-
ADMINISTRATORS Notice.

Estate of Charles l.. Case deceased.
The undersigned. having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate OF
Charles +. Case. late of the county Of
Rock Island. state OF Illinois. deceased.
hereby gives notice that she Will appear
before the county court of Rock Island
county. at the county court room. in
the city of Rock island. at the May
term. on the first Monday in May next.
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
QucStod To- attend. for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to
make Immediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated 2oth day of February, y. ID.
1907.
RLONDINE CASE. Administrative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
Public Notice.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
Public notice iS hereby given ny the un-
dersigucd. who was convicted at the Sep
TENDER term. \. u. 1905, of the circuit court
in and for the county of Rock Island, state
of Illinois. Of the crime of horse steal
ing. and the sentence OF the presiding
Judge of said court al said term was
that the defendant hc confined to the
Illinois State Reformatory at Pontiac
till discharged in pursuance of law. that
he will make application To the board
Of pardonS of said state at its April
term for pardon.
Dated this 10Th day of February, y
-. 1907.
WALTER CUDDINGTON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
LEGAL.
Notice of Final Settlement,

Estate of John Astcr deceased
Public notice is hereby given that the
Undersigned, William l.. ASter. executor
OF the last will and testament of John
ASter' deceased. has this day filed his
hnal report and settlement as such in
the county court of Rock Island coun-
". and hearing on said report has been
set Tor March >, 1907, at o'clock a
m. ut which time persons interested
may appear and make objections there
10, and # no objections are filed said
report Will be approved at that time,
ana the undersigned will ask for an
order of distribution. and will also ask
To he discharged
Rock Island. Ill. Feb. Is, 1907.
WILLIAM l.. ASTER Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
Administrators Notice.

Estate Of Frances w. Ficken, de-
ceased.
Frances w Fickcn, late of the county
of Rock Island, state of Illinois, deceas-
ed. hereby gives notice that it will APP
pear before the county court of Rock
Island county. at the county court room.
in the city of Rock Island. at the April
term. on the first Monday in April next,
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
queStCd to attend. for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to
make Immediate payment to the un-
dcrSiEned.
Dated 29th day of January. 4. n. 1907.
CENTRAL TRI- ST & SAVINGS BANK.
Admin : IA n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27

Estate OF Jacob Krocgcl deceased
Tn" undersigned. having cen APP
pointed administrator of the CSiat" OF
Jacob ErocCel. late OF the county of
Rock island. state of Illinois. deceased.
hereby gives notice that he Will appear
before the county court of Rock island
county. ut the county court room. in
the city of Rock Island. at the May
term. on the first Monday in May next
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re
UucStcd to attend. for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated this 18th day Of February. y
D. 1907. ERNEST LEFFLER.
Administrators.
Albert Huber. attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
MONEY TO LOAN.

LOANS ON REAL ESTATE SECURITY
at lowest rates. Ludolph & Reynolds
lawyers. BufOrd block, corner Seven
teenth street and Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

JACKSON. HURST Il STAFFORD-At-
torneys-at-law. Office in Rock Island
National bank building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-27

e. CLEAVELAND-The pioneer
agency. Old time and fire tested COM
panies. Fire. lightning, plate glass.
tornado. accident, life, or almost any
form of risk. Ground floor office 210
to 21S Eighteenth street.