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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19

stoned by the requirements Of law. or
the order of the shipper. shall not be
considered a part of the time in which
shipments are required to be made.
Sec. 2. Any common carrier which
fails or refuses to transport such live
stock at the rate of not less than fif-
teen (15) miles per hour as herein pro-
vided shall be liable for all damages
which may be sustained by any person
on that account which damage shall
include the loss resulting from a de-
probation on the market. shrinkage In
weight of such live stock, the loss in
time of shipper, his agent or employe
and any extra expense occasioned
thereby and all other damages occa-
stoned thereby and all other damages
which are the approximate result of
such failure, together with the costs
in case suit is brought to recover the
same, and q reasonable attorneys fee
fixed by the court on the trial of said
cause.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
THOMAS RYAN'S LUCK.
Congress Votes Additional Salary Eff
fectivc IS Long as in Office.

Washington, Feb. 19--The first as
sistant secretary of the interior, Hon.
Thomas Ryan of Kansas, is accorded
a particular distinction by congress en-
joyed by but few in the employment
of the government. In its appropria-
ton for his regular annual salary,
$4,000, this provision is added: And
for additional compensation while the
office is held by the present incum-
bent $1,000" That is to say, $4,000
per annum.
a considerable part of the time, and
enjoys the absolute confidence of Sec
rotary Hitchcock and congress.
Whether Mr.. Ryan will be con-
tinucd as assistant is a matter of I'M
certainty He entered the office in
1897 with Mckinley administration,
and. has served continuously nearly
eight wears Mckinley and Ryan were
close friends T-s-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19

former reichstag and demonstrated
their resolve to safeguard the people
and property of the nation by putting
aside all narrow, party spirit. The
strong party feeling that united our
citizens, peasants and laborers, Will eff
fectively protect the fatherland in the
future. Just as am willing to observe
conscientiously all my constitutional
rights and privileges so am 1 confident
the new reichStag, composed of intelli-
gent men ready to act. will acknowledge
that it's highest duty is to preserve and
strengthen our pos. ions among civil
lied nations"
Continuing the speech announced the
approaching introduction of various
government measures in parliament
among them being the supplementary
budget for the expenses in German
Southwest Africa upon which the
reichstag was resolved and measures
providing for the construction of the
projected railroad from Helnanskop
to Kubub, the development of other
lines of communication within and in
the colonies, the establishment of
colonial ministry and the indemnifica-
ton Of farmers of German Southwest
Africa, who sustained losses as a re-
suit of the rebellion in that colony.
The emperor said he hoped a con-
siderable reduction Of the number of
troops in German Southwest Africa
would soon be possible as there were
only a few rebels in the field.
Referring again to the elections his
majesty stated that the healthy spirit
in town and country had asserted it
self and had checked the socialistic
movement sugversive of the state and
society. 1t was the purpose of the
federated governments to continue the
social work in the spirit that animated
his majesty's fllustrious grandfather.
And now gentlemen" said the en-
peror In conclusion. may the national
sentiment and readiness to act which
created this reichstag rule its labors to
the welfare of Germany"
AS the emperor ceased speaking and
stepped down from the dais the oldest
members of the reichstag, following the
custom, proposed three cheers for his
majesty which We're still resounding as
the emperor left the hall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
FOR THE C. A. 3.
TopcI1a's Gates VIII Be Thrown Wide
Open.

The city's gates will have to be
thrown wide open during May s,
and 10 for 10000 G. A. r. veterans OF
the state are expected to be in atten-
dance on the annual state encamp-
ment which is to be held here at that
time.
With prosperity which has been at
tending the resident of Kansas for the
| past several years the veteran who has
likewise profited can afford to take a
| trip and subscribe to the pleasure in
addition of his family by taking them
along, For all of these reasons extern
sive preparations are being made to
entertain on q big scale
An executive committee appointed
from among the various local posts
and auxiliarieS, consisting of Ga MEM
bers, by Department Commander p.
H. Coney. met last evening at Lincoln
Post G.. A r. hall. Officers were elect
ed and subcommittee appointed.
The officers of the executive COM
nittee elected were: James Chappel1e,
president; b. B. Snythe, secretary; A.
M. Russell, assistant secretary; Will
liam Green, treasurer. A vice presi-
dent from each post and auxiliary was
also elected. in addition to the Com
mercial club and citizens committee.
The executive committee which will
meet on March 4th again consists of
the following:
Lincoln Post, No. L C. A R-Wm.
Peterson, G. e. Strauss, C. II. Titus,
]. c. Collins, Walter Wefihouse, Major
Il. j. Anderson, b. b. Smythe, A NJ.
Fuller, A. NJ. Russell; G. W. Allen,
John Sanderson
Topeka Post No T1-Geo. w. Veale,
Truman Wolf. John Ready, Captain
n. d. Stark, Captain r. A. Randlett.
Blue Post No. 250.-J. r. McNary,
T. NJ. James, Jonathan Thomas, VIM.
Green, J. p. Wilson, DR.. ]. F. Buck,
Capt. ]. w. Priddy, Aaron Sheetz.
Fort Pillow Post No. 321-S. H.
Pasker, Geo. r. Waters.
G. G.. Gage Post No. 495.-James c..
Young. ]. o. Brintnal, A. NJ. DeBow,
H. A. Willis.
Lincoln Circle, No. 1, L. G. A. R.
Mrs. Julia NJ. Gordon, Mrs. Lucy a.
AIilliken, Miss Eva Corning. Mrs.
Frances n. Wood, Mrs. Carrie E. Han
ley.
Woman's Relief Corps-Mrs. Mary
E. Perkins, Miss II. L Ogden, Mrs. z.
C. Stafford Mrs. Belle Tillotson, Miss
Kate Mulvihill. t2n
Sons of Veterans-D. c. Tilotson, +.
E. Brown, w. S. Anderson.
Commercial c1ub.LIE, E. Remley
r. H. Strongman, Charles L. Wood, j.
@. Holland, Thos. Bsimes, John Cham
beers. /. NJ Blitz. .-a
Citizens ommittee.4Arthur Cap
per. F. P. MacI-ennafi. Dell Keller. II.
T. Chase T. A. McNeal. H. A. Heath.
G. W. Moffitt. James iChappelle, G. H.
Mays, John r. MulYQne. F. NJ. Free
man. S. A. Swendson, Cyrus Corning,
G. W. Crane.
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PROBING FOR CAUSE.
Investigation of brewster Express
Wreck Is Resumed by Coroner.

New York, Feb. 19.-The coroner's
Investigations of the fatal wreck of the
Brewster express on the electric lines
of the Harlem division of the New York
Central railroad in the Bronx Saturday
night to determine the cause of the dis
aster was resumed this morning. 1t was
begun yesterday. The inquiry being
conducted by the state railroad com
mission will not be resumed until to-
morrow morning. The coroner's tnves-
tigation is being assisted by. Assistant
District Attorney Smyth. Indeed, Mr..
Smyth took charge of the proceedings
held yesterday in the coroner's office
in the Bronx. Eighteen witnesses are
under subpoena by the coroner, only
two of whom testified yesterday Con-
siderable of the jury's time was taken
UP yesterday in inspecting the place
where the wreck occurred.
The witnesses today will be mainly
of trainmen connected with the electric
line upon which the disaster happened.
The fatalities owing to the accident
totalled 81 yesterday, but this is likely
to be augmented by two or more to-
DAY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
DIVORCED COUPLE REMARRIEs
Reunited After Having Lived Apart
81 Years.

Mount Clemens. Mich. Feb. 1s.-Di-
vorced 80 years ago. Alpheus P. Cowell
of San Francisco and Mrs. Emeline A.
Hunter of Cleveland were remarked
here yesterday at the Methodist par
sonage Mr.. Cowell was IS at their
first marriage and his bride 16; now
they are respectively 80 and As. Both
live in Michigan when they made their
first matrimonial venture, the groom at
ST. Johns and the young woman at
Lansing. Both married again after
their divorce but death deprived them
of their partners and recently when
they came into correspondence again
the love of their youth was rekindled,
their second marriage being finally ar
ranged.
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HEAD OUT OF SIGHT.
New Version of s.Salome" Is Prepared
fer the Road.

New York, Feb. 19.-When "Salome''
is given during the road tour of the
Metropolitan Opera company, there will
be some notifications in the stage bus
mess. The last scene will be played in
an entirely new manner, with the head
out of sight.
After the head of John the Baptist
has been. delivered to Salome,'', said c.
W. Stringe, manager of the road tour.
'it will be disposed of in a receptacle
at the front of the stage. The apos-
trophe to the head will be sung with
the head entirely invisible. and when
the kiss occurs the stage will be dark
ened."
''Salome," it is announced, will be
presented at least in Boston and Chi
cago and probably in other cities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19

Qtems for this column may be left ar
Heastons barber shop.)
The school board provided room 1--WE
of the school with new song books
yesterday. The entire school is doing
especially fine work in music this year
under the supervision of Miss Millard-
A petition has been signed for side
walks along Oakland avenue from
Iowa to Belmont street This will be
greatly appreciated.
1t is time to begin to agitate the
planting of flowers. Plans should be
made now. With the lay of the land
and the condition of the soil, Oakland
should be veritable flower garden
Mr.. Frank Clark and Mr.. Bert
Bratton of Burlingame were the
guests of their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs NJ B. Lyles. Sunday
Miss Myrtle Ward has returned to
her work after her illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Darby of 400
Reno avenue have returned home
after a stay OF three weeks with the
parents of Mrs. Darby
Mr. William johnson went to Silver
Lake Saturday to see after his farm
there which he purchased few
months ago.
Mr.. Henry Barnes was badly hurt
Saturday at the Santa Fe shops. He
was working at a fiange fire and fell,
tearing the muscles of his back loose.
Mr. G.. ]. Pangborn of Burr Oak Is
visiting his sister, Mrs. w Heaston.
54S Forest.
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WHAT LONDON EATS.
a Million Tons of Meat Shipped in
Annually.

London, Feb. 19-The total amount
of foodstuffs that reach London yearly,
according to the secretary of the pub
lie health committee. is between
100000 and 100000 tons Three
ffths of the whole quantity is con-
sumed By the Londoners. the remain
der passing through in the course of
transit elsewhere.
The shipments include 1000, 600
tons of meat. fish. milk butter. eggs.
lard, ETC.; 100000 tons Of fruit and
vegetables, including sugar and pre-
served fruits, and 100000 tons of
grain and flour.
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After walker -TeIegrams.

New Britain, Conn, Feb. 19.-It was
announced here today that judges in
New York and Connecticut have been
requested IN legal form to order the
Western Union and Postal Telegraph
compan MES to produce for the use of
New Britain Savings banks detectives.
kilograms to and from William F.
Walker. the missing treasurer of the
bank, prior to his abseonding. II IS
believed that these kilograms will show
with whom Walker dealt and possibly
lead to the recovery of some OF the
banks securities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
Ramon in Court.
George

London, Feb. 19.-Horace George
Raynor who murdered William
Whitley. the dry goods merchant of
Westbourne Grove, January "a, and
subsequently attempted suicide, was
discharged from the hospital this
morning arraigned in a police court
and formally charged with the crime
No evidence was produced, and the
prisoner was remanded for a week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
MERGER OF TOBACCO TRUSTS.
The American to Take Over United
Cigar Company.

New York, Feb. 1e.-Accordins to
the Times today negotiations are
pending having tor their purpose the
turning over of the United Cigar
Manufacturers company to the Amer
lean Tobacco company. The deal, it
is stated, involves about 60,000,000-
The United States Cigar Manufac-
turers' company is said to be the most
important competitor of the American
Tobacco company IN the domestic
cigar manufacturing field. The COM
pany owns Is factories in this state,
New Jersey and Pennsylvania Jacob
Werthefm Is president of the company
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
Neiahhnrs Got Fooled.

IT was literally coughing myself to
NV bed; and neighbors predicted that ]
would never leave it alive; but they got
fooled for thanks be to God I was in
It took just four one dollar bottles to
completely cure the cough and restore me
to good sound health, writes Mrs. Eva
Uncapher of Grovertown, Stark Co., Ind
This King of cough and cold cures and
healer of throat and lungs is guaranteed
by Arnold Drug CO., druggists. soc and
800. Trial bottles free.
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Cord Of Thanks.

We desire to give our sincere thanks
to all neighhors and friends who were
so kind during the illness and death
of our darling daughter. Verna Ger
trude: also for the many beautiful
flowers and especially to the Order of
Owls for their emblem and sympathy
shown. Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Brooks.
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Canal May Cost s4s5, 600. 600.

Paris, Feb. I'm. Sayons, score
tary of the declarations of industries
and commerce, at the annual dinner Of
that society last night. told of a re-
cent visit he made to Panama and
gave his impressions of the prospects
for the canal. He said he believed the
American appropriation of $145, 000,-
600 for the construction of the canal
would eventually have to be tripled.
The work, he thought, would require
ten years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
sIR. DoNLIN WAS EASY
Rail Player Takes g Stranger in and Is
Out $500.

Chicago, Feb. 19.-Michael Donlin,
member of the New York National
League baseball team, was robbed last
might of $500 in cash and a diamond
stud by stre- ger who gave the name
of T. P Smith.
DonIin invited Smith to share his
room for the night. Smith was later ar
rested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19

in Poland, where he is an extensive
land owner. He has been occupied for
three years in protecting this property
A more quiet condition of AFFAIRS has
now permitted him to come to Londor
to start his school. He has already re-
ceived numerous applications for MEM
bership.
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up pretty good
Three OF Our Newest $1,000 Skirts

Made of small, even checked
gray-and-white material. Six side
pleats stitched down front and
back, and an inch wide strap full
length of each gore, TO empha-
size the flare effect. Modish modef
at SO. 90
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Group of Newest Styles in $3.50 Skirts

Block Check in black-and- white.
Il inch checks, distinctively new
effect with oyerlaid box pleats on
front and sides, trimmed at top
with small pointed straps tipped
with black broadcloth, button fin
ish $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19

Light Gray Broken Plaids-Two
set-in box pleats at each of the nine
cores. Yoke effect, with button
trimming. One of the prettiest and
best made of our $3.50 skirts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19

Black Poplinette-one of the best
skirt cloths of the season and best
of tailoring. Box pleats all around
new hip yoke effect, with small
flap pocket on either side. Exceed
ingly smart model. .,..... $1,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19

Navy Shadow Checked Panama
cloth of fine quality graceful skirt
with clusters of side pleats all
around. Very pretty model in a
serviceable skirt, priced for very
little at $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19

Black Chiffon Panama-Stylishiy
made with double box pleats all
around, stitched down to form good
fitting yoke over hips. Three inch
wide tucks widely spaced at foot
New and pleasing style. $1,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19

why don't you go to work." asked the
seveFe-Iooking worren.
surprised at you. De way things goin'
youse thrifty members of de middle
classes ought to be grateful to me fur not
bein' an insurance CRATER or bank rob
ber.-Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19

Blue Linen waist
Very smart tailored
waist, perfectly plain
with white pipings to
edge front fold, patch
pocket, turn back
cuffs. White pearl but
tons for closing, plain
white linen collar $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19

Pin-dotted India Lin
on Waist White
ground, black dots,
clusters of several very
narrow and one wide
tuck to yoke depth.
Same style tucking
down back, and on the
rather high cuffs. De-
tachable tab stock, 81.
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Barred Madras

baETtU NIdlIFds--
Very fine, soft ma
terial, white ground
with narrow bars of
blue, black or pink
and-blue. Well tall
ored with narrowly
tucked back and
cuffs, detachable
stock, pearl but
tons So. 90
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De ReszIe starts Singing school.

London, Feb. ia singing school has
been opened here by Edouard De
Reszke in connection with his brother
Jeans school in Paris. Edouard's in
tention to start a school was long de-
layed by the revolutionary conditions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19

WIiite-and- Black Waist-India
linon. white ground with double pin
stripes of black, widely spaced.
Narrow tueks to yoke depth in
front and down back. Long sleeves
with tucked cuffs, pretty stock, de-
tachable. A much finer waist than
you would expect to find at. $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
l0ANa5AD
lSS0SSRs

Qtems for this column may be left az
Heaston's barber shop.)
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-08

NEWS FROM OUR NEIGE1BQRS |:
MOUND CITY
+. w ~ ~ % @ % . = ~ .. ' . o
December :. 1907.

/ Mesdames James Curry, ~ A. Mum
ford and Martha Curry Of Center, H.,
were shopping in town Friday
Mrs James Cloud CT Mounds was in
town Friday
| The Episcopal rectory on Poplar
street is receiving g fresh coat OF
lpain,.
$. A, Steers of America was q bust.
ines caller hero Friday.
NJ and Mrs VIM Price, Jr., have
returned from a two weeks visit with
relatives at Paducah
Mrs. J w. Sims returned this week
from q short visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Lyman Reid at Memphis.
Mesdames Ada Strohm and Ernest
Grain were IN from Mound Friday
Mres Wat Wright CT villa Ridge,
was shopping here Friday
VIM Martin, Sri. has added a porch
to the rear Of his residence which
makes quite an improvement
Miss Allie Belts was in Cairo Fri
day ell 4 shopping tour,
DR. Boswell Of Mounds was in town
ON business Friday.
Mr.. George Drake left this week for
Tampa ria.
Mesdames Ed Hays and Chas Hof-
far were among the Cairo shoppers
Fridas
Mr.. al Kerlin left Friday for Jack
SON Tenn. where he will spend a
iew days with relatives.
VIM Parker and son Of Valley Re
cluse were in town on business Fri
d..
MI D. Brelsford Of America was a
business caller here Friday,
Mrs Mary MANIFOLD Of villa Ridge
was in town Friday shopping.
Meadames Rose Leidigh and Benz
Mason Of Villa Ridge, were shopping
II town Friday
Mrs. Rcsella Morrow, Of Mound was
here On business Friday.
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MOUNDS, I'LL.


Mrs James " Waller spent sey
cral days last week visiting relative
aal friends in Cairo
Mrs. Fred Leidish drove over t
tAe county seat Saturday morning d
Business.
Mrs. 3. a. Royal drove down fron
VILLA Ridge Friday to DO some shop
ling in Mounds.
The fine granitoid walk on boil
sides Of Oak street Il finished from
First TO Fourth streets which makes
this on OF the finest streets to be
found in any town.
alr ~ "A Cunningham transacted
besiness in Cairo Saturday
4 hotel man was here from Anna
last week looking over the prospect
tfr opening fine hotel ii the near
future
MIS- Nellie MeMurtiu was quite i'll
a. her home on OAK street the last OF
the week
Mr. Toe Ragan Of New Burnsides.
was visiting among relatives here
last week
An cid friand u ours walked all
tbe way down to t1e ice plant to see
II the big artcsiaa yell had not gone
try llo said some way he felt like
hatl
Mr Zoe Roche Of Pulaski. who sold
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-08
ADJUSTMENTS

MY Wifes Family" is in three acts
filled with catchy musical numbers o;
original theme while the comedy
lines are an bright and new The com
pany presenting the comedy. inter
prrting the three acts of fun and mu
sic, is one Of the best entour, while
tho costuming aud Stage setting and
electrical and mechanical effects arc
correct in every detail There are two
dozen musical numbers, all Of the
whistling order to be heard ia MY
Wife's Family" which will be present
ed here at the Cairo opera house on
Tuesday. December 10th.
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aunder Southern skies.r

Under Southern Skies" is now I'm
its seventh year and its popularity is
constantly increasing. Since last seen
here it has been deligbting crowded
honscs in other cities AMI il is every
where admitted to be be best PLAY OF
southern life now before the pub
lie. an entirely new outfit Of seen
cry has been provided. new costumes
viii b. wCrn and new stongs aud
dances viii enliven the Halloween
celebration 4 VERY strong cast vii.
be seen in the play. Under Southern
skies" win be at the opera house fo7
matinee and night. Christmas.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-08
Tho County Chairman.

Thousands upon thousands OF PEG
pie have seen THE County Chair
man and every one mhcsitatingly
declares IL the best comedy he has
seen in many year. This production
from the pen of George AIDE, the IA.
nous humorist comes to tho Cairo
.opera house Wednesday. December l.,
is picture not carieature as arc
most comedies. Its bumor is in its
lines and not in the makeup or eccen-
.tricities Of amy comedian. II abounds
in epigrsms and humorous sayings
Mr.. Ade has woven pretty love story
into 2 NEST charming play.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-08
January Attraction.

Coming Thrc' the Rye. one OF The
conspicuous musical comedy success
Is of the past two seasons. viii b.
presented at the opera house In Jan
uary. It will be produced by the
original company OF eighty comedians
singers and dancers which has been
Identified with its remarkable success
from the beginning and with an equip
ment e scenery and costumes which
is described as unusually elaborate
and beautiful
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-08
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS,

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Alexander Count,
Sapings Bank Of Cairo, Illinois, viii
be held at the Directors room in The
above named bank in the city oI
Cairo. Illinois, on Wednesday,, Jan
nary /, 1908, At 1880 O'Clock for the
'0vrues. q elcctlng a Board Of Direc
tors and such other business as may
ba brought before said meeting
JAMES II. GALIJGAN,
Cashier.
Cairo, H., December G. 1907.