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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-11
BOOKS
may be bought at lower prices
than ever before.
Novels, 2 for sc


than ever before.
Novels, 2 for sc
We have about one hundred
of these to clear out Saturday at
this ridiculous price, probably
no two alike. We mention the
names of the first twelve we
come to:
Prince Otto. Ardath.
Queen of Hearts. I Say No.
Uncle Toms Cabin.
Ballads (Kipling).
My Lady's Money.
Allen Quartermain.
The White Company.
Les Miserables.
The Kings Stratagem.
Ships that Pass in the Night.
IOc Books, I5c
These books are bound in
cloth. They are part of a ship
ment received TOO late for
Christmas selling. You get the
benefit. Will only mention eight
but there are hundreds of them
to choose from:
Ivanhoe-Scott.
The Man in the Iron Mask
Dumas.
Adam Bede-Eliot.
She's All the World to Me-HaII
Game.
Plain Tales from the Hills
Kipling.
The French Revolution-Carly
The Blithedale Romance-Haw-
thorne.
Jane Eyre-Bronte.
25c Boys Books, IoC
Henty. Optic. Ilsley.
AIger. Ellis. Otis.
And so on.
2Sc Girls Books, IOC
Carey. Butterworth,
Meade. Carroll.
Ewing. Harris.
A whole table full to choose
from.
In addition to the above,
we are selling these S1.08
books, just out, at SOC.
The House of Defeuce-Benson.
The Lady DISQUALIFICATION.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-11
OOc

Mems TopSy HOSe-as standard
as granulated sugar. This is one of
the items which is very seldom cut.
Tomorrow we offer Csc Hose. per
pair 10c.
Socks, with white heel and toe,
heavy winter weight, some in plain
came's hair color and others in SOL
i'd blacks This is line we wish to
discontinue-hence this most Iiber-
al reduction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-11

Women's Cashmere Hose-Topsy
brand. Medium winter weight, dou-
BILE soles with gray heel and toe. Reg
ularly 35c per pair for CSC.
Toe Fleece Lined Hose, 7Hc-Topsy
brand, reinforced heel and toe, full
fashioned leg, hemmed top, coming in
all sizes.
A better quality of woments black
hose also fleece lined but heavier
weight, II u C quality, SC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-11
Mail Orders
"crOsby Bros. Pay All Charges :"

We-gpay postage on all mail or
ders and we pay express and freight
charges on all orders for Kansas.
That puts our customers at a dis
lance oman equal footing with our
customers here in Topeka.
You may take advantage of our
special sales. You should watch our
advertisements very closely as we
are always offering seasonable mer-
chandise at unusual prices. In or
dering goods advertised at special
prices you should act promptly so
we may receive your order before
the goods are all gone.
Full descriptions and samples,
where possible, Will be furnished
with pleasure.
Mail orders receive our personal
attention. The goods are selected
with the greatest of care by an eX-
pert buyer. All orders are filled
the same day they are received.
All you need to do in ordering is
to remit the advertised price and
we will send you the goods, all
charges prepaid.
"Crosby Bros. Pay All Charges"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-11
All Higher Priced Furs Are Greatly
Reduced, Too

These values must be to be appreciated. Every
coat and price has been reduced and the least re-
duction made any of them is twenty-five per
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-11
Up to $500 Suits, $40. 90

This seasons most charming styles, either
the "a inch coat the blouse. Plain colors,
mixtures, plaids, in fact almost anything you
might fancy. These suits are tailored, not
made and possess an air of individuality
which distinguish them at a glance from the
ordinary ready smade'' suit. To woman
contemplating the purchase of suit this is
an opportunity which should not be over
looked for it will probably be a long time
before you will again be offered a $500 suit
for 500 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-11
soc Stocks, 25c

Plaid silk over washable white
stock. With and without tabs.
some with strap and buckle eff
feet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-11
SOC
Pearl Necklaces

Pearl Necklaces
Made of gradual
ed pearls strung on
silk cord with patent
fasteners. 7 h e T e
seem to be a con-
stantly increasing
demand for these
dainty necklaces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-11
Furs at $3.50

very long sable opossum scarf ornamented with
six tails Isabella opossum scarf measuring 80 inches
in length. Sal BILE 8 trimmed
with tails and paws. A beautiful satin lined sable
squirrel cravat. Furs in this lot which sold up to
$1,000 in the early part of the season.
We have muffs match any scarf in stock and at
the same reasonable prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-11
Anthony Bags

Anthony Bags
One of the newest
things in bags. Made
of soft kid in black
and brown. Double
handle and silk
draw cord. Our 81
bag.
soc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-11
Rubber Gloves

NADDSA AONSc
Red rubber gloves
seamless, heavy
quality of pure rub
Der. Our regular
price is 75c. Satur-
day per pair
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-11
You've Never Had Better Chance tt
Coats, $500

As Misses and Women's Coats. Not full line
any number, but taking the whole lot into col
sideration almost any taste may be suited. Let
describe or two for you you'll get an idea
what they Here's dark brown one, fifty inch
in length made of very heavy material Full bac
velvet collar turn back cuffs mannish overcoat pool
ct Double breasted with broad lapeIs large blac
buttons
Here's misses light colored coat made collarles
ornamented with blue broadcloth bands piped wit
silk braid. The back is full with two be
paits running full length, ten-nch vent side
Turn back cuffs trimmed with broadcloth, silk bra
and metallic buttons. Patch pockets double breaste
with bright metallic buttons. Coat is ankle 9Th
Not coat in the lot worth less than $3.50 mar
worth to SO. All at the price in this Pr
inventory Sale $500.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-09

By ROLAND BURNF1Al1 r10LIrlEUX,
Author Of The Room with The Little Doc" ,nd
The Vice Admiral Of ths Blue."

away down the corridor some laughing
bit OF hlarnoy,
But there came a time when Terry
began TO realize that things were look
ing about az badly as possible for him.
TERRY knew, as the tiIne went on,
that he WAS done for.
Terry began to laugh less. then he
grew thin and white. AS though af-
flictionE enough had not settled upon
him. hut Mary had grown 10 love hun
as her own son.
Mary loathed the chinamen, When
she went to the house of detention she
abused them roundly She would not
sell them fruit. She told them they
should not have q single apple. though
their tongues hung out for II to their
very feet She called them names,
THE dirty flannel mouths what talked
through Il sleeve. But all that could
not save Terry" The rest. OF US
speculated as to what TERRY would
get. Not as to acquittal or conVil-
tlon--the latter was certain. aWould the
sentence be death OF life? Only Terry
worn to a shadow now seemed not 70
care, AS for Mary, she was frantic,
for the day before the trial had arrived
and with all Mary's cunning and tfS-
ing. she had been able TO convince no
one in authority that Terry Nas i'll
nocent.
'Where were his witnesses 10 prove
he didn't do ite Who was 10 dispute
those three Cinnamon up IN the House
OF Detention7" they asked her
Still. with all her woman's love, she
tried 10 cheer him and to hide her
fears
Don't yer worry; yen all right" she
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-09

get it. Could any further proof be
wanted? The money was the proof"
Terry was damned IL he had 1t, like
wise damned if he hadn't
The case waS very plain against
Terry II always lis, Tor when in
contact with police officials no circum-
stance can by any possibility tend to
establish innocence Facts are 10
convict, not 10 clear.
While Terry" came to abide with
us the Cinnamon were sent 10 the
house OF detention.
Terry was Il merry lad. He did
not seem to fear what was TO become
of HIM he was so sure that they could
not convict him of something he had
never done. Though he suffered from
the confinement and other numerous
unpleasantnesses, 10 put them mildly,
he never complained and bore 1t all
with such engaging patience and un-
failing good humor that every one
came to be fond of hm--keepers and
prisoners alike.
When Apple Mary heard him sing
Ing Killarney in his cell and her
eyes rested upon his young Irish face,
she straishtway rushed to greet him.
He was from county Clare. That was
Mary's home, Day afer day found
her in front OF his bars, her merry
saliies calling forth merTieT ones from
him. Woman though she was, he
would not let her have the last word
He would shout to her as she went
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-09

no objection to expressing her candid
opinion of the actions of those of whom
she disapproved. Mike" fell under
her ban. Mike had offered to carry
her basket one day long ago and had
taken All apple. Mary never forgot
It, Whenever she saw Mike" she
would scream;
Get out, yer harp yer, Yer daylight
robber" Clear and strong the old la
dy's voice would ring out, floating
through the prison and reaching the
topmost tier.
Yet immediately afterward she would
be in "Mnrderer's Row" giving away
from her little store freely to those who
could not buy and with each gift would
so her blessing.
1t was evident also that Mary had her
preferences, and once they got the bet
ter OF her Judgment,
But then, Apple Mary" knew his
story-alI OF it--and that, makes all the
difference In the world,
II happened in the Tombs--the sad
deat place IN New York In one of the
cells in Wanderers Row" WAS a young
Irish Had, The bloom OF his native
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-09

questioned them. They told OF The aw-
fW WARNINGS which hey had received.
Where did they come frcmg'' the
Judge asked
The Cinnamon shook their heads.
How should thoy know who had sent
them? 1t would have been more
comforting If they had known. They
would know whom TO avoid In future.
r1'he white devil with the basket
brought them" they explained. tremD-
ling. as they produced the warnings.
Poor Jim" gasped.
Mary was sent for.
Basket and al. she marched 10 the
Judges chambers. as triumphant as
though all the pipes of Old Ireland
played before her.
1he judge WAS stern He looked at
Mary as though the safety of the world
had been brought in question. Poor
Jim was frantic. His witnesses had
been tampered with. His Witnessed
The offense was unsrealtablc.
Mary the judge looked at her ser
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-09

country had scarcely left his face, the
inconsequence of youth was stil with
him There had been a murder of a
Chinese laundryman. Terry" had
been near tile place. He was some
thing tangible, at least, so the police
arrested him To save themselves
three Cinnamon helped the police to
make q case; they swore they saw
Terry" do the killing
He was innocent. but that made very
little difference when 1t was a. choice
between their lives and his.
So the police locked Terry up in the
Tombs- When they searched him they
found no money. The Chinaman who
had been killed was rich The police
Immediately announced this a motive
for the murder Nothing could be
clearer. "Terry' was poor and had
committed murder, hoping TO secure his
victims money.
Later, however. they searched him
again more thoroughly. This time they
found his savings secreted in q belt,
Now, indeed, there was great JOY AT
police headquarters. The possession
OF money proved that he had killed to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-09

iously "whero did you get themg''
II was Poor Jim who enlightened
ne judge They. had been his. Mary
The judge grew Very grave indesd.
Honest TO God judge Mary burst
out, u never touched them, Never Mt
all ut all
Liar" howled Poor Jim
so help me, Judge"
They were In her basket. Chartered
the Celcstinls.
How tiid they get into your baelSetg.
The stern, blaze eyed judge was MOI 10
be trifled with.
THE wind blew them IN. Yer honor
Poor Jim reared something unintsl-
ligible.
"Thc wind, Mary ?" The Judge looked
ineredulous.
sure Mary prepared 70 dernon-
stratc II held my basket like this
MARY stood near the tablet and ine
wind came So.
And Mary puhed out her cheeks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-12
BRIGHTWOOD FOLK
FOR IMPROVEMENTS
Citizens Association in Reg
ular Meeting Adopts Sew
eral Resolutions.

The regular meeting OF the Bright
wood Citizens Association was held
las. night f. the BrightwoOd Hotel.
President sfoemaker was in the chair
ana FOR TWO hours the members offered
resolutions and completed details AFFECT
ing certain reforms which they hope
Will be accomplished.
Among the things which the associa-
ton hopes TO bring about are the ex-
tension Of Fourteenth street from the
intersection II Piney Branch road 10
the District line. the purchase OF adj
tiunaI land for Rock Creek Park that
Sixteenth street may be extended, the
action Of Congress on a petition
through the Commissioners that all pub
lie utility corporations be compelled 10
subrait annual statements that may be
controlled more easily and systematical-
IS taxed.
Wilton j. Lambert. vice president ~
the assOcia ton, offered resolutions
favorlng the bill introduced in Congress
l. Representative Allen OF Maine Tor
the relief OF property owners on Six
teeuth street extended, whose interests
have been assessed for the benefits. 10
the extent OF rebatlng all interest ac-
crued and asking that the time shall
be postponed when the interest shall
begin 10 run until the street is actually
opened as a thoroughfare.
In cooperation with tie Northeast
Citizens Association the bin introduced
IN Coz gress giving the Commissioners
increased power IN the matter Of city
reconstruction was unanimously OPP
pos &.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-12
BRENTWOOD SCHOOL
OFFICIALS FLAYEO
Citizens Denounce Trustees
and Principal for Neglect
ing Buildings.

At the meeting Of the Mt Rainier
Brentwood Citizens Association Fri
day night, the following important res
Oluti0n. which has caused considerable
comment in that section. was unani-
mously adopted ana ordered published
and copies sent 10 all Tie Maryland
school authorities;
1t having been brought 10 our no.
tiee, through statements strongly cor
Federated, that the trustees Of our local
school having permitted the outbuild-
ings OF said school TO remain IN vile
ana filthy condition. thus endangering
the health q the children; having left
the fuel for said school house ga an open
shed. where il Is subject to the depre-
dation Of any dishonest perslus having
failed to properly instruct the janitor
IL the duties OF his position; having
failed 10 report the need Of necessary
repairs 10 the steps Of said building.
and having neglected % exercise that
Intelligent and energetic supervision
over the said school. which is coutem-
plated by the laws FOR school govern
ment. therefore
BE Il resolved that this Association
views with. regret the neglect which the
1at Fl4l - lttA pABllt SCHOOL HA4lfln
the failure OF the proper authorities 10
discharge their legal duties: THAI we
characterize as shocking and disgrace
ful the condition of the outbulldiugs Of
said school; that we believe the princi-
pal or teacher In charge has not full
nlled her duty IN permitting the con-
tinuance OF such conditions, that 10 IS
manifest that the local trustees have
ignored and neglected their duties as
such, and thar We petition the proper
~ q .H.Hn HHH
as IL is in their power 10 grant the
same"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-12
DOCTORS BRAVE DAUGHTER
MENDS TEXANS BROKEN SKULL
Michigan Girl Saves Life in Railroad Acciden-CoWb0y
Escort Her to Station on Ponies
and Fire Volleys

MENOAuNEE. Mich. Jan. 12.-WOrd
was receive here OF a remarkable oper-
alton performed by Miss Irene Saw
bridge, daughter OF DR.. Edward Saw
bridge, OF this city on the victim OF q
railroad wreck In Texas and the presen-
tati0n or a substantial check by the San
Antonio and Arkansas Pass railroad as
a reward for saving the life OF one OF
its station agents. The only surgical
knowledge possessed by Miss Sawhridge
had been gained In watching her fathe.f
vet she rose 10 an emergency demanding
the utmost confidence. initiative. and
skill
Picked Up for Dead.
The young woman was on the way 10
Silver City, New Mexico. and On last
Saturday afternoon the train on which
she was travelling ran down the station
agent in Boerne. Texas. The man 5
skull was fractured. his face terribly
crushed and his body mangled with
several ribs broken. Part Of the scalp
was lifted or the head. AMI the man
was picked up as dead.
The two village physicians were visit
ins a patient at a ranch twenty miles
distant and they could not be reached
by telegrf pa OF telephone. Miss Saw
bridge aiightiug from the train, saw
the need for immediate action. She Sc
lected TWO I1en as assistants and or
dered a Gro AID OF COW boys and MeNi-
can gringOes aside. Al her direction her
helpers wreucbed door from lis hinges
and using this as a stretcher, they car
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-12
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful II Is IN
Preserving Aealtb and Beauty.
Costs Nothing To Try.

Nearly everybody knows that charcoal
Is the safest and most efficient disiHfect-
ant and purifier In nature bat few real
lie It's value when taken 5Ht0 the human
system for the same cleansing purpose.
Charcoal Is a remedy that the more
you take OF IT the better IL Is not q
drug a. all, but simply abs0rbs the gases
and impurities always present in the
stomach and lutestines and carries them
out Of the system.
Charcoal sWeeteus the breath after
smoking, drinking or after eating onions
and other OdoTOus vegetables.
Charcoal eTectually clears and inn
proves The complexion. It Whitens The
teeth and further acts ar natural and
eminently safe caLhartc.
II absoTbs the Injurious gases which
collect iu the stomach and bowels IL
disiufects The mouth ana throat from
the poison ot catarrh-
An druggists sell charcoal in one
form or another. but probably the best
charcoal and the most fCs he money is
In Stuart's Charcoal Loceugesi they are
composed OF the finest powdered Willow
charcoal. and other harmless autiseptics
in tablet form or rather ia the form OF
large. pleasant tasting lozengrs. the
charcoal being mixed with honey.
The daily use OF these lOZeuEes viii
soon tell I'm much improved condition
OF the general health better complex
ion. sWerter breath aud puTCr blood, ana
the beauty Of Il is. that 40 possible harm
can result from their continued use, but.
on the contrary. great benefit
Buffalo physician iu speaking OF The
benefits Of charcoal. says u advise
SIuarts Charcoal LoZeuges 10 all pa
TENTS suffering from gas ln stomach and
bowels. and 90 clear the complexion and
purify the breath. mouth and throat, /
also believe the liver IS greatly beue-
fitted b. the daily use OF them they cost
but twenty-five cents a box at drug
stores. and although In some sense a
uatent preparation. yet / believe ] get
more and better charcoal in stuart s
Charcoal Lozenges than in any OF the
ordinary charcoal tablets.
Send your name and address today for
"a free trial package and see for your
self r. 4. Stuart Co, IS Stuart Bids.,
Marshall, Mich.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-12
FRANKLIN SCHOOL
TEDDY BEAR PARTY
Children Have Afternoon
With the Little Fuzzy
Fellows.

Et the afternoon session Of the primary
department OF the Franklin school, l.
street northwest. yesterday the 40 or
more little girls and boys In that depart
m-ut participated In a unique entertain
meut.
The occasion was a Teddy Bear
party" BY a previous arrangement.
when the children returned 10 the school
after the midday recess. some tW@nty-
fiVs or more pupils brought with them
their Teddy bears. the gifts of santa
Claus.
There was the white bear. all dressed
up iu fantastic costume. with Jester 5
cap and bell, the brown cinnamon type,
the black-C0ated bear. and several other
COlors-Old Bruiu. Mann Nun, and
Daily bears They ranged ia size from
the tiny fellows 20 specimens IOog or
more high.
The sport opened with a game % hide
and-seek The Teddies were hid an al
manner Of places. and the children start
ed out 10 lind them. Then the bears
were pitched about after this they
were arranged In a row on bench ia
the school room. while the teacher told
the children the origin OF tie Teddy
bears. how President Roosevelt hunted
them in the lonesome mountains OF the
far West, and gave the children a de-
scriDtiou of the habits OF bruln-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-12

ried the unconscious maa 10 room in
a hotel Miss SawbTidgr invaded the
Office OF one Ct the physicians and from
his stock selected surgical instruments.
Girl Stops Blood Flow.
She succeeded in stopping the flow Of
blood from broken rtery. She bound
several broken veins. ana took forty
stitches In cuts on the patients body
and face. The man grew restless with
signs Of regaining consciousness. sIiss
Saw bridge administered an anesthetic
and performed an operation on his
broken head. She successfully removed
three pieces OF the skull. and sewed
down the tern scalp.
Eight hours after the accident when
two surgeons arrived from san antonio
they found the young woman watch
ing over the ptlent. they examined
her work and decided that II cOusa not
be- improved. They frankly said that
Miss SaWbFidge had saved the man s
life, and placed their names 10 a dOcu-
ment TO this effect.
Miss SaWbrldge remained in B0erne
until yesterday when the patient was
pronounced out OF danger Before con-
tinuing her journey the general man
aver Of the railroad insisted on her re-
ceiVing the check She gave the money
10 "a Boerne charity.
The departure OF the young woman
from Boerne WIS the signal Tor noisy
celebration by the villagers. More than
ln1 cowboys on their ponies escorted
Miss SaWbridge 10 the station, and the
train pulled out amid enthusiastic
whoOps and volleys from revolvers-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-12
ADANLESS EDEN
SOON TO OPEN

FORT WORTH. Tex, Jan. l2-The
deal for the 5000 acres Of land in
Refugis county 10 be used as colony
for women exclusively by Mrs Mary
p Hayden. Of Chicago. has been closed.
Mrs. Hayden Is expected 20 arrive ia
Texas ina February and make the neces-
Eary arrangements Tor her c0louists 10
begin 10 move IN.
Since this AdamIess Eden mas been
given so much publicity through the
press. MIS- Hayden has been sWamped
with letters from women who are anz-
i0us for information concerning the new
colony Some OF these letters come from
England and Canada. and all seem eager
10 learn OF Texas and matters connected
with the new enterprise.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-12
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
BY GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Charles DENLY. chief clerk of the State
Department. was last night elected a
member of the board of directors of the
National Geographic Society TO succeed
Prof. Salisbury. The occasion was the
annual election of officers and members
of the board. The present OFFICERS are:
President, Willis J.. Moore. vice presi-
dent, Henry Gaunett; secretary. q. +.
Austin, and treasurer John JOY Edison.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-12
THAN TRIAL OPENS
WEEK FROM MONDAY

NEW YORK. Jan. 12-The trial of
Harry X. Thaw viii not be- put over.
but viii begin on January Il. This an
uouucemeut was made by Assistant Dis
trirt Attorney Smygh 20 Thaw's chief
counsel, Clifford ". Hartridge. who had
been disturbed for some time by Tum0rs
that the trial would not he permitted TO
proceed on the date originally fixed.