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IF YOU WANT A. HOME

Or money making investment, don't
overlook these bargains:
800 West street. s rooms, new, beautiful
ly decorated, down stairs finished in oak,
maple floors: everything complete to the
smallest detail. Price "a, 500.
sW Lincoln. rooms, new. entirely mod
ern and very complete. Price $4.1oo,
1898 Harrison, one OF the prettiest ioca-
lions of Topeka, rooms, modern. IN fine
condition. $3.50.
SIT West street. fine room cottage, very
conveniently arranged and In good loca-
ton. Want offer.
6l2 Buchanan. rooms. good rental loca-
ton; can sell this to pay 10 per cent on
the investment.
1857 Arch street. nice 4. room cottage. 2
lots. in nice shape. close to car and fronts
on new park. Can make terms on this.
Price s., $50.
1913 West 18th, rooms, lots 225 feet long
A bargain at $1,100.
HOS West street. rooms, new and mod
ern. For short time $1,000.
THE STRAUSS AGENCY,
SOLE AGENTS.
1o7 EAST SEVENTH ST.
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THIS WEEK

eas+ front lots, 81, 800. Want offer.
NEAR POTWIN-S rrn. lots, barn, Sl,-
MJLvANE-s rms. lots. barn. 81
COTTAGE. nice nm. corner. S. w, ST.
/ ACRE & rms. West Of LOwman,
MODERN rms. E. fri. West 7th. ts,-
HIGHLAND PARK. lots. new rrn..
POLK. rms. barn, close in. s2TOo.
1910 Kans. Ave, new rms, complete
bath, nonresident, sell cheap this week:
COTTAGE good rms, barn, s. W., ST.
TAYLOR E. front. rm. cottage. ST.
$50
CENTRAL PARK neighborhood, rm.
cottage. Ia lots, car line. 81, 400.
BUILDING SITES-5 TT. east front.
near Central Park, high ground, sewer,
corner lots Topeka ave, $3.50
11k east front lots, 8 blocks west of CEN
EAST sfbE@4OS E. eth. good rms. ST.
Snap. All E. 18th, rms. $500,
us Madison, rms, 81, 800.
627 Madison, rms, 11h lots, 81 $50.
1913 Madison, modern rms. s., 500.
Good rms. 81 100.
Jefferson ST., z rms, furnace, So, 800.
TRADES: Kansas City, Mo-, s., 500
house. Take $4,000 Topeka house.
10 acres itnprd.. suburban, 800. Want
50 acre farm.
Fine raw $40 Logan Co. for lumber yard
1eO Wallace Co. $40. Mtge. & $40 Ford
Co. $3.50. mtge. $40 per A. trade for Topeka
house.
See us for snaps.
W. NJ. FORBES, s. Co. 1F w. eth st.
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FOR SALE


mens
fruits east
Greens
30 49, -no,s Vacant lots s1so
to ca
ESTATE CO.
&
Bothph 11s W. 9Th st.
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$500

NEW Z ROOM HOUSE. CELLAR
Avn OIrTBIJnDINGS, 3 FRONT
LOTS.
ROOM COTTAGE. BASEMENT,
IL LOTS, $50 CASH. BALANCE
MONTHLY.
ROOM COTTAGE, CELLAR,
LOTS, WELL SET TO FRUIT. THIS
PRICE FOR A FEW DAYS. EASY
TERMS.
$3.50
ROOM . STORY HOUSE, SMALL
BARN. 8 LOTS. WILL EXCHANGE
THIS FOR NORTH TOPEKA PROP
ERTY.
80 ACRES MILES OUT. GOOD
ROOM HOUSE, qRANARY AND
OTHER oUTBUnDINGs. ORCH
ARD. 90 ACRES IN CULTIVATION,
IS OF THIS BOTTOM. PRICE 81
500. INCUMBRANCB $4,000. WILL
EXCHANGE EQUITY FOR COT
TAGE OF EQUAL VALUE ON
WEST SIDE.
$50 ACRES SOUTHWEST. CITY, 90
ACRES CULTIVATED, 4 ROOM
HOUSE, BARN, ETC. PRICE So
600. MORTGAGE $50 AT PER
CENT. WILL EXCHANGE EQUI-
TY FOR WEST SIDE PROPERTY.
SEE
DAWSON & PIBRsON,
CThe Dirt Peddlers)
Phone 1888 1o4 e. Sixth st.
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SOME CHOICE BARGAINS.

Newspaper and job printing office.
equipped with power. Invoice 5000. own
err wants western land.
Gen. merchandise southwest Mis-
souri,. Invoice 5000. Owner wants 40 acre
farm with some improvements
Meat market with brick building and
slaughtering pens. Invoice So, 200. Owner
wants good so acre stock farm.
81, 500 stock in general merchandise store,
carries position Owner wants cash or
rental property.
Good quarter section of western land TO
exchange for Topeka rental property.
MARTIN-KAHO, INVESTMENT CO.,
S17 Kansas Ave. Both phones
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IND. PHONE 1890.
1o2 WEST 9TH ST.


w
NEW
81
Reduced
Owner
St o
nakeo
Rent 80 month; educedt o
chana st,
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9H
rtt1o4 FIFTH ST. TOPEKA. KAN
md PHONE s7s-< PHONE
Good room cottage,
On
house.
at real
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FOE sA1E-REAL EsTArR
FoE sALB-REAL ESTATE.
FOR sAnE-REAL ESTATE
A FEW wEsrLAwN HOMES


coNTEN HOME
Detail TO DEGREEfr
$500 NoNLrp
TIME
DEMAND HI
TosELLw
ENcY EvENTHs
nov
s. co,
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FOR SAEE-SEcAIkR;srATHz
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THREE SNAPS IN CITY PROPERTIES.

near and aa
Westawn
jasm = - - N
2ory house ~
IL 'front.'
|
an -
frouTo
Crop with the land
linef
on r2nd.P Prices
1n n.
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FOR SALE.

Lots on Bolles ave. and West ST., near
18th. sidewalks, gas and city water. Alb
sent owner wants quick sale. See these
and buy a bargain.
J.E. ToRR1NGToN. 100 w. 9Th st.
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NOTICE CONCERNING THE DEPOSIT
OF STATE FUNDS.

Of STATE FO0OS.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
The undersigned. the board of treasury
examiners OF the state of Kansas, hereby
gives notice that on the 18th day OF Au-
gust, 1907. at o'clock p. M, sealed pro-
posals from the Incorporated banks doing
business in Kansas, both national and
state, for the deposit of public funds OF
this state will be received in accordance
with the provisions OF Chapter All OF the
SessionsLaws of 1905. Said proposals shall
state the amount of funds any bank de-
sires and the rate Of interest IL will pay
on daily balances, and that said bank viii
required of it, provided the award IL made
to such bank, said board of treasury ex-
aIniners reserving the right TO limit the
amount Of funds deposited and to reject
any and all proposals for such funds.
Each proposal shall be accompanied by
certified check in the sum of two hun
dred and fifty dollars, payable to the state
treasurer, to be forfeited for the use Of
the state If any said bank fails to comply
shall be accepted by the board of treasury
examiners; otherwise, to be returned to
the bank.
All proposals shall be sealed and cepos-
tied with the state treasurer on or before
the 18th day of August, 1907, shall have
written thereon Proposal for Deposits Of
State Funds" and shall not be opened un-
II the meeting Of the board on the date
Banks desiring to make bids may write
the state treasurer fo- blanks.
Done at the Capitol in Topeka. this first
e. w. HocH.
c. E. DENTON,
Secretary of State
JAMES NJ. NATION,
STATE BOARD OF TREASURY tx
AMINERS.
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NOTICE.

PUBLIC NOTICE
we VIII sell August 18th, 1907. to pay
the property or e. j. Norris, and one can,
dy wagon, the property of j. H. Rigby.
WARNER e POTTER,
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ALL NEW HOMES.

LII
FINE NEW RE
BASEMENT BRICkED III LOTS EAST FRONT
1ORN ST.
WELL
EA
FINE
coon BAR sFIAD ALL s.
IF A
r
WEST
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PERSONAL

FREE-Yeur fortune told, future and past
revealed, surprising. by Americas emf
nent philosopher, astrologist, clairvoyant
st. John, II Sheldon St. Chicago Send.
birth, date and stamp. Know ThyseIf.
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ON PAVEMENT

70 FOOT FRONT. ONE THREE AND
ONE 7 ROOM HOUSE, GAS HEAT, CTS
TERN, WELL, CELLAR, BLOCK TO
CAR, NEAR 10TH AND BUCHANAN
ST. LET US SHOW THEM TO YOU,
AND THEN MAKE US AN OFFER.
OWNER NONRESIDENT AND SAYS
SELL. SMALL PAYMENT DOWN
WITH GOOD MONTHLY PAYMENT
WILL HANDLE 1T.
SHAWNEE AGENCY,
ga KANSAS AVENUE.
IND. PHONE sos.
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at $500 $1,000 ST. $500 $1,000 $500
A I.
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JEWELLERS

JAMES B. HAYDEN. Jeweler and Optl
monds. silverware, etc. Eyes examined
6nd spectacles properly fitted
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HIGHLAND PARK SNAP.

Nice room cottage In excellent condi-
ton, with Is lots; well, cistern, barn and
sheds.
This property is located on one of the
best streets in Highland Park and only
ono block from street car. Just takes 10
minutes to get there from transfer station.
Must sell this. and we want an offer.
THE STRAUSS AGENCY, 1o7 E. 7th.
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FREE DIsPENsARY.

MONROE ST. FREE EIsPENsARY.
202 Monroe st. Conducted by regular
practicing physicians and surgeons. Med
ical service free. Medicine free in some
cases. Office hours to p. m Calls
answered night or day. Ind. phone s413.
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LEGAL.
OFFICIAL COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.


Unpublished in The Topeka State Journal
Aug. 8, 1901
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COTTAGE BARGAIN.

If you want a close in room modern
cottage just blocks from state house, in
fine condition. with porcelain bath and
toilet. electric lights, hot and cold water,
sink in kitchen, everything up to date.
Call us up or come in and see US. Want
offer.
THE STRAUSS AGENCY, 1o7 E. 18th.
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LOT BARGAINS

IL lots, east 'front.' Western ave-, close
to 9Th St, shade trees. owner must raise
cash. Price reduced to 1915
IL lots Fillmore ST., near 18th for a few
days s7S5 takes them.
ELMER r. BARNES s. CO.,
121 West Fifth st.
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LEGAL.

First published in The Topeka State
Journal Aug. /. 1901
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MISCELLANEOUS

No CHARGE Will be made for notary 8
services in the execution of nension
vouchers at law office of j. NJ. Stark, sos
Kansas ave. -
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70 WHOM IT MAY CONCERN-F3e n
fix en 2, Hb that my application is now on
Shawnee county Kansas asking for =
permit to sell Intoxicating liquors accord
ing to law, at No. S31 North Kansas ave.
IN the First ward of the city of Topelre,
Shawnee county, state of Kansas. Hear
ing is set for the 30th day OF August Io07.
at a. A w IACyhYr,
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DYE AND CLEANING WORKS
DYE AND CLEANING WORKS
DYE AND CLEANING WORKS
This is the only dry cleaning
house In this city. Ladies' and
Rentlemen's clothing cleaned like
new Give us aacail
PRoNEs se5.
SO Kansas Ave.
ROEDIGER & SON.
ROED1GER & SON.
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HERES A DANDY
SEE ME- ABOUT IT.

FOR SALE-At q bargain IL sold at once,
very desirable residence IN best part
OF city. House finely built and all modern
Sonveniences. Apply to Dell Keller, 1863
western ave, or Herald office.
FOR SALE OR RENT-New 6 room
mouse cellar, lots. Guthrie ave. 1 block
west, "a blocks north of Washburn base
ball grounds. Owner, DIR. Swift, No. E37
Kansas ave-, North Topeka, kan Both
phones.
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A. D. JONES & CO.,

A D.
INSURANCE.
800 TOPEKA KANSAS
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10 WHOM rr Nav CoNcFRw.

First published in the Topeka 6tzta
Journal July %, 1901
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$500 CASH
Then pay rent for awhile and the prop-
erty Is yours. New 5-room cottage, 2
lots, west side location. Price $780, SIS 90
per month payment
ELMER r. BARNES q CO.,
III West Fifth Street.
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NOIICE-The undersigned has been an
=, pointed by the district court receiver OF
6ne property OF G. S. Bennett, located at
SoS Kansas avenue. All persons owing the
SAID c. 8. Bennett or having claims
against him will call upon the undersigned
at the above number.
NJ. HAWKINS, Receiver.
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Persons having claims against T,ha
American laundry or against The Inde.
pendent laundry, or against the former
receiver, b. X: Baker or against the pres
ent receiver, J. A. Rosen, must file their
claims. together with satisfactory PROOF
, tneTeot' with J.. a. Rosen,, receiver. on or
j. A. ROSEN, Receiver.
- 49, 423 Kansas Ave,
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NOTICE.
To the Public Of Topeka: That there is
no such a woman by the name of Mrs
Stepner in the city. Anyone using that
name is doing so falsely. H. STEPNER
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NONRESIDENT SAYS SELL.
2 lots, room house. good barn, house
couldn't be built for $500, near Auburn
dale. Price $500. Come and see us about
this.
LUCAS & LAGERSTROM,
NO. 1o2 W. 9Th st. Ind Phone 1890
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BUSINESS CHANCES.

BUSINESS CHANCES.
-~0~~~----O-O~--~--~~~-~~~~
BUSINESS CHANCE.
An hour a day and SIS will net SOS per
month Reliable parties only. 121 W. 5th
mess. If write me before ARRANGING
elsewhere. Exceptional facilities placing
stocks. bonds, quickly. Everett Dufoilr
corporation attorney. Washington, D. c.
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CAPITAL CITY vTTRIFIED aREcx n
PAVING CS1.. IA E. eth st MfErs Of
b',ildins. paving and sidewalk brick
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TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN-My ap-
pHcation for a permit to sell intotcaf-
ing liquors according to law, at 500 Kan
S Sas ave- in the Third ward of the city of
probate judge of Shawnee county Kan
sas. The hearing for the same is set for
saturday Sept. q 1907. at 10 o'clock q. m.
T. MORRIS, Jr
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FARMS AND RANCHES.
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FOR SALE

e, Heloo NO. 0 room house, well located, only
~A'ooV' $zV9 cash and balance monthly.
w. NJ. FORBES & co.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
Buttsr Thet Always Give satisfaction.

The purest, freshest and most delicious
Elgtn Butter obtainable is James T. Oys-
teTs -Four Leaf Clover Creamery. 5-lb
boxes speciality. Trv It, 9th & Pa. ave
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
BRAZILIAN WARSHIPS
ENCOUNTER BAD SEA

According TO unofficial advices received
in Washington today, the squadron OF
Brazilian warships that represented the
big South American republic at the
jamestown Exposition and has spent
several months IN American waters. IS
having some difficulty on account OF
bad weather. making its homeward jour-
ney.
According TO these advices, Rear Ad-
miral Huet do Baccelar has reported TO
his government that several guns aboard
the vessels were dismounted and minor
damages were sustained by the ships
during. a severe storm in which an ex-
traordinary gale blew and heavy sea
was running.
The squadron left New York nearly
two weeks ago, and upon striking West
Indian waters its troubles began. st.
Thomas. ID. w. l., not being reached till
last Monday. II was expected that the
vessels would be able TO leave today for
their destination, via Barbados.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
COLUMBIA TEMPLARS
HAVE LIVELY OUTING

Columbia Commandery. No. 2, knights
Templar, gave its annual excursion %
Marshall HaH' yesterday. In spite Of
the inclement weather the outing was
in every way a success.
Those who went down on the morning
boat engaged in athletic events, Of
which the prize winners were:
lU0-yard dash, boys under eighteen
First, R Walker; second, II. Clark.
5O-yard dash, boys under ifteen-First.
l.. Deuney.
5O-yard dash, girls under eighteen
First. Miss Knox: second. Miss Nelson.
5O-yard dash, girls under twelve-First,
Miss Mattiugly.
Ladies flag race-First, Mrs. Walters
Boys flag race-First, John Boninl.
Charles II. Bradley acted as starter,
and J. Lehman and c r. Samson as
judges.
there was an elaborate display OF fire.
works. donated by Sir c. H Coster.
after which an exhibition drill was held
By the prize company, which won a
der Capt. Frank r. Gibson, VINO com
manded last evening. After the drill,
which was loudly applauded, Eminent
Commander Charles E Baldwin pre-
sented Captain Gibson with a handsome
gold watch, In token OF HIS services as
drill master. Captain Gibson made an
appropriate acceptance speech and said
he hoped TO wear the watch when the
Chicago in 1903. After the drill dane
ing occupied the remainder OF the even
Ing.
The chairman Of the committees were;
Reception. Sir Townley A. Mckee; en-
tertaiRment. Sir Frank z. Gibson; ticket
Sir Charles a Stewart: press. Sir Harry
g. G. Stiles; athletic. SIR Sam W. Slime
metz; fireworks, Sir Charles Long; floor
Sir Charles H. Bradley, prize, Sir Ed
ward S. Schmid: souvenir post card, Sir
Harry w Warren.
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NEW RATES FOR HACKS
ARE PUT INTO EFFECT

In compliance with the petition of
owners OF one-horse hacks doing a pub
lie business and upon the recommenda-
ton Of Corporation Counsel Thomas, the
Commissioners have authorized trip and
hour rates. as follows:
Day rates, between a. m. and 1880
a. m, 80 cents for one or two passen-
gers, fifteen squares or less; each addl-
uonal passenger, 8 cents: each addi-
uonal five squares or parts of squares.
one or two passengers, Is cents; each
additional passenger. 10 cents.
The night rates are slightly higher.
The night hour rates are 81 for one OF
two passengers and Sl25 for three or
four passengers. These rates go into
effect at once.
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"HeAImo' KlUa Dat Corn"
Walled INDIGNANT CaSsasso;'
Then Someone Said Drink,
Three Valiant Sons of Italy Interrupted the Ser
entity of Police Court for Brief Period While
They Narrate Their Wrongs.

mon. den he get mad. He say TO me.
Dana your CMr. Given looked shocked)
an l say Dana you some mo- and den,
Oh den
Eyes, what then" inquired Mr.. Given,
eXcitedly.
''Den," wept Cassisso, wildly, "den he
step on my foot"
Thereupon the maltreated Cassisso
proceeded to tell Of his foot. According
to him. II was a fine, large foot He
told of his interest In IL ever since his
birth. Of his careful treatment OF II,
OF his JOY at seeing Il grow so that il
required No. IL shoe. on his foot,
he said, had grown a prosperous and
healthy corn. II was a high strung
nervous corn that ached when the
weather was damp and hated 70 be
touched even lightly.
"Almos' Keela Dat Corn"
An when he step on it," he con-
cluded with emotion, 1T almos' keela
dat cOrn."
Gauberci proceeded to rcfute his an
tagoniEts testimony to the fullest eI-
tent Why should he not step upon
Cassisso's delicate corn II Cassisso was
about TO attack him? he asked. He even
expressed @ doubt as 10 the existence
Of the corn end manifested a desire 70
see it.
What would have been the outcome,
had the two good friends gone TO trial.
it is impossible TO say. but at this
juneture the innocent bystander inter
rupted the debate with an invitation
TO the nearest saloon.
AT the mention OF q drink -Cassisso
forgot his grievances, even forgot his
corn. AS II actuated by one impulse be
and Gauberci threw their arms around
each others necks and when last seen
they were walking toward the entrance
OF the court on either side Of that dear
innocent bystander,
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PROF. SKINNER TO RETIRE;
NOTED NAVAL ASTRONOMER

In accordance with orders issued by
the Navy Department, Prof. A. n. Skin
nsr, who Is one Of the best known
astronomers In the navy, will be retired
for age August 10
Prof. Skinner, during the ten years he
has been on the list Of commissioned
officers. has achieved international lau-
rels by his work at the Naval Observa-
tory in this city. and IN command OF the
Skinner expedition. that observed the
total eclipse OF the sun at Sumatra in
the summer of 1901.
The services OF Prof. Skinner as an
astronomer in the navy date back nearly
a quarter OF a century. and during most
OF this time he has been stationed at
the Naval Observatory.
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
s1o.OO N!:lara Falls Excursion, Angus.

Is, Baltimore & Ohio. Special train,
Standard Coaches and Parlor Cars. leav-
ing Washington 7:45 A. NJ, running via
Philadelphia and picturesque Lehigh
Valley Liberal stopovers returning.
Tickets good ten days. Attractive side
trips from Niagara Falls. Other dates
September and %, October 4.
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STEALS W0MAN'S PURSE;
SECOND R0BBE3 ESCAPES

Attacked by negro while waiting for
car, Mrs. Ether Cook, OF SOP Four-and-
a-hslf street southwest, was robbed OF
her pocketbook nea her home last
evening Although she screamed loudly
and pursued the robber. the negro mads
his escape.
This Is the second offense Of it's kind
in washington within four days. Miss
Jessie Hamsberger, of 1926 Massa-
cnusetts avenue. having been dealt a
vicious blow and robbed Of her purse
al Fourteenth street and Massachusetts,
avenue northwest Saturday night.
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DROPS DEAD ON STAIRS;
JUST LEFT DINNER TABLE

While ascending the stairs 70 his room
in the Monticello House. sol d street
northwest, Daniel OConnor. an iron
worker, thirty years old, dropped dead
from heart disease. O'Connor was ap-
parentIy in the best of health when
stricken, leaving the dinner table but a
few minutes before.
O'ConnOr was a native Of Ireland, but
had resided IN the District seventeen
years.
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BRYAN OR SOUTHERNER,
SAYS CHAIRMAN GRIGGS

Bryan can have the Democratic nomi-
nation for the Presidency in 1905 IL he
wants It. That is, Chairman James NJ.
Griggs. OF Georgia. the chairman of the
Democratic Congressional campaign
committee, declares he can. Mr.. Griggs
today said:
The West and South will be for the
Nebraskan, and even though the East
NAV object, those two sections will be
powerful enough in the convention to
overcome its opposition. Should Bryan
conclude not To be a candidate again,
the South will probably furnish the
nominee We have some excellent and
acceptable men to choose from. among
whom are Senator Culberson Of Texas,
Senator Daniel of Virginia. and Repre-
sentative John Sharp Williams OF MIssIs-
sippi."
The Washington times., 1907-08-07

Within Mr.. Given's official sanctum all
was peace and quiet. The large, healthy
files which Inhabit the Police Court
buzzed dreamly around the electric
fans; the assistant stretched out his legs
and lit his pipe, and everything seemed
to point to a day without excitement.
Suddenly from without was heard a
horrible sound such as might lead enc
to believe that a murder was being COM
mitted or an attorney was practising
his speech. Ii was loud. noisy. and dis
cordant, and 1t rang gratingly upon the
ears OF Mr.. Given and his assistant.
Hardly had the sound subsided TO any
extent when the door was darkened by
the entrance of three noble sons of Italy.
From their appearance one might fancy
that they were also sons Of toll. They
were dressed in the econventionallaborer 8
uniform, with blue jumpers and large
heavy boots.
Assassinate English.
Without ceremony they all cllnched the
English language and proceeded to as
sassinate Il without mercy.
After ten minutes OF patient listening
Mr.. Given ascertained that the tall thin
man on the left was Amato Cassisso.
and he desired a warrant for the stout
parsonage on the right who occasionally
referred TO himself as Antonio Gauberci.
The third OF the trio appeared TO be
more or less Of an innocent bystander.
Then the injured Cassisso related his
wrongs.
He da Antonio he coma along to my
plaza, an he say 10 me 4 wanta da
mon and I tella heem 1 no have da
The Washington times., 1907-08-07
Decree of Bankruptcy Entered.

A formal decree of bankruptcy was
entered today in Justice Barnard's court
against the william J. Zeh corporation.
The firm made a deed of assixnment
July Is, turning the entire assets ana
conduct Of the business over to Carl
j. T. Graf. who will continue the con-
Germ until the District Supreme Court
appoints a trustee in bankruptcy