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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12
All Gr0cerS ana --truggists

Edison, the beautiful ffteen-year-old
| daughter of Abraham Edison,
wealthy downtown jeweler, who for n
week has defied a band of blackmail-
ers to steal and murder her. walked
up and down near the Bowery and
Rivington street last evening, waiting
in vain for her foes to appear. Three
days ago BESSIE declared that the un-
dertaker would have a job if any one
tried to steal her.
A recent letter signed the BLACK
Hand" and demanding that $1,000 be
placed somewhere on the Bowery
near RivinSton street reached the Ed
son family. Bessie read the missive
and threw it outside. A moment later
she picked a pistol out of her fathers
show window and said:
Now let those kidnapers come, if
they darei'
cry. Her father for years has con-
Quoted a jewelry store. Among his
customers are many Italians. The
threatening letters began to arrive
caused Bessie to arm herself read as
follows:
Mr.. Edison: I know you good. so
give me $1,000. I steal your daughter
and kill her. Put the thousand dollars
near Bowery and Rivington street.
Don't forget or she will sure be muir
BLACK HAND"
T. S.-Me no 1901 you mean
business, so hurry up and be there
Wednesday evening.
BLACK HAND"
Mr.. Edison turned the letter over to
Detective Sergeant Petrosino. of the
Italian Detective bureau. 1t was mall
ed from Station A. in the downtown
Italian quarter.
For the past two days Miss Edison
has carried a revolver. Several of her
girl friends dared her yesterday to go
to the Bowery and Rivingtor street
and wait for the kidnappers. AS a re-
suit. Bessie last night patrolled the
neighborhood where the kidnappers
promised to come for the money She
kept close watch on men and women
as they passed. but no one spoke or
even looked at her. When seen yester-
day she said:
II guess there is no danger of nv
being kidnapped by the Black Hand
I suppose, when they heard 1 was 60
ing to carry a pistol they became
afraid and gave up the idea of getting
1000 from my papa. 1 guess have
taught the Black Hand a lesson. ana
hope that in the future they will keen
away from little girls. 1 have given
the kidnappers a chance to steal me
but they didn't have the nerve to car
ry out their threats. 1 will keep on
carrying the revolver for a few DAYS
more. Any time the kidnappers want
to see me personally. let them come
around and 1 will talk business with
them"
Her friends along the Bowery de-
clare that Bessie is the bravest girl In
New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12

ceived from Chicago this afternoon
which will be used with the lantern to
illustrate the address. The r. R. Y,
| NJ. c. A. quartet will furnish the
music for the meeting.
Jake Etzel. of the machine shops, is
| in the hospital as a result of getting
a piece of steel in his eye last Thurs
day afternoon while at work.
| Fireman Roy Watkins, who has been
running between Emporia and Argen-
tine, has been transferred to service
/ on the Strong City-Superior branch Of
| the Santa Fe.
! has been regularly assigned to runs
| Nos. 113 and ia between Topeka and
Florence. He will run with Engineer
Davidson.
| Division Master Mechanic w. H.
Hamilton, of Argentine, passed through
| Topeka yesterday on his way to Ar
gentine after a short business trip TO
Emporia.
A large number of firemen on the
eastern and middle divisions are in
| Florence this week taking their exami-
| nations on the time card.
The Bible class Of Secretary T. e.
Prout vii! meet in the rooms at the
| Sin and Gods Promises"
| Fireman Harry Simons. who has been
running out of Emporia for some time,
has been transferred to Argentine for
| service.
Fireman f. E. Stone, formerly of EN-
| porfa, is now running out of Topeka on
a passenger run.
Fireman William belong, who has
been laying off duty on the Marceline
runs for some time has passed the m =
He is back on the Marceline runs where
he will continue to run until after pass
ing the time card examination
Fireman McMurray is laying off on
account of illness.
Engine No. 1856, one of the new oil
burners which has recently been re-
ceived from the Baldwin company, was
taken out on trial trip yesterday. The
engine will be forwarded to the coast
lines for service within a few days.
Engine No. 903 has been assigned to
service on the western grand division.
| Pat Walsh, general baggage agent of
the Santa Fe, has returned from a trip
to Galveston.
Stephen w. Everett, assistant cleo
trical engineer of the Santa F'e, left
yesterday for Chicago on personal
business.
The classes in Swede. English and
Elementary and Advanced Arithmetic
will meet Monday evening in the class
rooms at the association building.
William Mcdowell, who has been Sc
riously ill in his room at the R. r. Y.
NJ G. A. has recovered and was able
to be out yesterday. He expects to re-
turn to his work in the machine shops
some time next week.
Arrangements have been made by
Secretary T. E. Prout of the r. R. Y.
M c. A for the organiza ton of class
in which the rudiments of the English
language will be taught to the large
mum Der Of German Russians now en-
pIoyed in the shops. For this purpose
the services of Mr.. Gamlowski of North
Topeka have been secured The class
will meet for organization next We'd
nesday night at o'clock. The Rus
slams are for a large part unable to
speak English and are very enthusiast
tic over the prospects of benefits to be
derived from this class.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12
SANTA FE NOTES.
Items Chiefly Personal Concern
ing Railroad Men.

Avery Turner, of Amarillo. Texas,
general manager of the Pecos Valley 4
Northwestern road is in Topeka today
on a business trip. He arrived last
night in his private car NO 10.
Mechanical Superintendent w. F.
Buck has returned to Topeka after a
short visit to Emporia.
Fireman Beaumont, of Emporia. is
taking the tine Ward examination for
promotion.
Brakeman H. w. Jones is taking a
few days laSon on his runs on the
St Joseph line.
why We Have the Bible" will be
the subject of an address at the r. r.
Y. NJ. c. A. tomorrow afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock. Forty-six views were re-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12

Miss Myrtle Ward has not improved
much.
Mrs. P. s Wells is much improved
from her illness.
Mr.. Will Heller has taken a position
in the Santa Fe offices.
Mrs. Henry Kniter is still very low
Mr.. Kniter is much improved.
Otto Cummings is sick from a hurt
received while playing football.
Mrs. Earle Gormley, formerly OF
Oakland, was calling on old friends
one day this week.
Mr.. c. c. Vandeventer is acting as
mayor of Oakland since the resigna-
ton of Mr.. Coffman.
Mrs. Roy Vorhies and children went
to Rossville yesterday to remain over
Sunday with Mr.. Vorhies' parents.
Mrs. ]. W., Raemerman, who under
went an operation at Christ hospital
last Wednesday, is reported as doing
nicely.
Miss Blanche Hungate of the indie
pendent telephone office has been de-
tanned at home by sickness for the
past ten days.
Mr.. and Mrs Jamison of Mime
apolis, Mimi. are visiting the latter's
sister. Mrs. ]. F. Hawkins, of 120
Michigan avenue.
The sewing society of the Ladies'
Relief Corps of Gage post held a
meeting at the Vandeventer home on
Forest avenue on Thursday of this
week.
The Fraternal Brotherhood. a
fiourishing society of this place, held a
social and oyster supper at the
Starns home last night and a pleasant
evening was enjoyed by all.
Mr.. J. G. Huey of 366 Chester de-
clares he must have a sidewalk from
Sardou to Indiana There are only
two houses in this block. Mr.. Huey
is willing to stand the pressure.
The fourth and last number of the
Oakland lecture course will be given
by a male chorus Wednesday even
ing, January 16, in the Presbyterian
church This has been a very sue
cessful little lecture course, giving
four good entertainments for a small
amount and at the same time making
a snug little sum for those having it
in charge.
At a special meeting of the council
last Wednesday evening petitions were
granted for sidewalks, one from
Green on the north side of Indiana to
Chester; also on the south side of
Indiana from Green to Oakland. The
council is providing wisely those
things the progressive people of Oak
land desire. There is a proposed side
walk from Oakland avenue to Kellam
on the north side of Thomas. The
people can have their wants supplied
in the sidewalk proposition by letting
the council know their desires.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12
Excursions

Salt Lake City and return S31 20, on
sale January Is, 16 and II. Good for
return leaving Salt Lake City to and
including January Both. Stopovers in
Colorado and Utah.
Dallas, Tex, and return SIG SO, on
sale January 10 AMI 20. Limit 80 days
Denver and return $3.50, Colorado
Springs and Pueblo and return SIT. s.,
on sale January 20, 81 and % Good for
return leaving Denver, Co orado Spring
or Pueblo to and including February 10
Homeseekers' Excursion tickets on
sale first and third Tuesdays Rate in
many cases less than one fare and limit
twenty-one and thirty days, according
to destination.
Winter Tourist tickets on sale daily.
Very low rate. Limit June 1st.
For further particulars apply to
7. L. KING, City Passenger Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12

Brown-4I let smith have $40 this
morning and it's safe bet that I'll
never get it back" Green-'sWhy,
isn't he good pay?" Brown-"Oh,
yes; but 1 owed him the $40 for nearly
a year."-Chicago Daily News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12
BRAvEsT GIRL IN NEW YORK
Bessie Edison, Revolver in AIuff, Dared
I1idnapers to Steal Her.

New York, Jan. 12.-Concealing a
revolver in her muff and with her
finger touching the trigger, Bessie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12

Items for this column may be left at
aVenue.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12

Dallas, Tex, and return SIG so, on
sale January 10 AMI 20. Limit 30 days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12

If anyone having knowledge of a case
of Brights Disease or Diabetes will send
the name and address we will see that
they are sent full details of this impor-
tant discovery. We sent for the treat
ment md have it in stock
B. F. Sim, Druggist, 1872 Kansas ave.
Topeka.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1907-03-08
EXPOSITION BRIEFS.
Matters of Big Importance Put in /;
condensed Form.

The hotel keepers of Louisville, rec
ognizing warm friends and old friend
in all Kentuckians, have announce.
that no advance in their rates will L
made during the exposition perio,
They, as wall as all other citizens
Louisville, are strongly for Louisville
and for Kentucky all the time.
Ingenious Kentuckians will fnt
much to please them in the display OF
inventions, which is now almost com
plete. in the Greater Louisville EXPOSE
ton. Every inventor in Louisville has
been asked to exhibit the offspring OF
his ingenuity, and the result will be a
remarkable showing. 1t may be tina;
some visitors will be able to get illum
mating ideas from this display.
Louisville streets. will be brilliantly
Illuminated during the two weeks from
March s1S to 30 The Division Of
Works. which has this in charge, viii
have lots Of work on their hands, To-
Louisyille's streets are long and wide
limitations Of the Greater Louisvill,
Exposition are still strongly In EVIL
dence. In all likelihood, Kansas Cit.
will follow. Louisville's lead next year
according to the latest adyices from
the city on the Kaw.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1907-03-08
F. KRUGER & SON.


A liquid cold relief with a Taxa
tive principle which drives out the
cold through a copious action of
the bowels, and healing principle
which fingers in the troat and stops
the eough-that is Kennedy's Lax
alive Cough Syrup. Safe and sure
in its action; pleasant to take; and
conforms to National Pure Food
and Drug Law. Contains no OPT
ates. Sold by Chas. c. Davis
leading druggist.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1907-03-08
TEDDY AND CABINET
ALI lEHD AID TO THE GREATER
LOUISVILLE EXPOSITION.
SCORE OF GOVERNMENT EXHIBITS.
Much OFFICIAL Interest in the Big
Event Which Will Open
March 18.

Theodore Roosevelt, President OF the
United States: Willi.m Fl. Taft, Secre-
tary of War; Leslie NJ. Shaw, Secre-
tary of the Treasury; Y. H. Metcalfe,
Secretary of the Navy; Postmaster
General Cortelyou, and Patent Com
missioner Allen, all having joined TO-
gether with the officials of the Greater
Louisville Exposition Company in
their effort to obtain attractive exhib-
its for the big Louisville event. it is
now assured that Louisville will be
able TO offer 10 her visitors, from
March 1S to 30. an opportunity of see
ing the most novel collection OF gov
eminent exhibits ever shown in any
great exposition. President Roosevelt
has graciousiy agreed to press the but
ton which will officially set the expo
sitioa in notion and has instructed
Secretary Loeb to make the necessary
arrangements for the ceremony which
II take place in his Office en- March
IS.
The government exhibits are now in
~ OttSS III I}t;.kiii5,. u lo uluclSlUcu'
and they will soon be on their way 10
Louisville. where thcy will be seen By
countless Kentucliians and other
SOutherners. as we'll as the people in
b.oad strip Cf Indiana and scattered
delegations from nearly all the large
cities in the United States where the
Greater Iouisville Exposition is about
70 Re INIT ited The arrangements
which were begun during the month
III December by A T. Macdonald, Presi-
dent of the Exposition Company. were
recently completed by Fred Levy. its
Vice President. both of whom made
lengthy trips to Washington, being
greatly assisted by Kentucky Congress
men and government officials.
According to the latest plans. there
will be sent to Louisville from the
Treasury Department complete exhib-
It's OF the currency OF the United
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1907-03-08

of the Exposition Is being

States. and the various issues of in
ternal revenue stamps which have been
nsed at different periods of our nation
al life. Both of these exhibits are
very valuable, and heavy bond was
required of the Exposition Company,
showing that Uncle Sam values his
relics and takes every precaution to
protect them from harm or loss. These
exhibits are attractively framed with
the view of allowing the closest posi-
bic inspection without handling. They
will be under the direct supervision OF
Sergeant Hittinger.. of the War De-
partment, who, 1t is supposed at pres
ent. will be sent to Louisville to have
general supervision. over all govern
ment exhibits. Besides the stamps and
currency notes. the Treasury Depart
ment has consented to send to Louis
vile a frame containing all the med
ais which have. been voted to individu-
ais by Congress Since The first one,
which was voted to George Washing
ton These medals have a value in
/ nlStOrlcdl anu uleNlOTISf ways. hey
commemorate various deeds of hero
ism and statecraft. and should be view
ed with intense interest by all who see
them (.
The Navy Department will send to
Louisville a model of the battleship
Kentucky, which will show In every
lsietail the lines Of that great fighting
machine. The model will be twelve
| feet long, and Will occupy the place of
honor in the great marble lobby in
L the. Exposition Building. 1t will be
Isplated where ali who enter the build
ing will see-it, and will have an op-
, portunity to study its appearance As
the people of Kentucky gave a magnifi-
cent silver service to be used on this
battleship it will be- Interesting to
see What manner of vesse}rit is as
there is hardly community in the
State which did not contribute to- the
fund which was raised for the pur
chase of the silver service. Besides
the beautiful model. there will be sent
from the Navy Department a number
of excellent photographs. showing ths
various war vessels of the navy under
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1907-03-08

varied conditions. The exhibits from
the Navy Department will surely lend
a great deal of enlightenment for those
quently come in touch with things Of
the sea.
The War Department, requisitioning
on the Rock Island Arsenal, will send
to the Greater Louisville Exposition a
big field gun and two rapid fire guns,
besides samples of the ammunition
used by them Twenty stands of the
rifles now in use in the United States
Army, and a stand of flags will also
be sent In order to show some of the
appliances used by the United States
Army in the Philippine Islands. the
War Department will send to the Elk
position a cart to which will be attach
ed life size cast of a caraboa. which
animal is a peculiar looking OK with
horns like those of goat which grow
out of the sides of his head from three
feet TO four and half feet long.
Those who have braved no war
danger will be accurately shown what
danger turks over those who go forth
to battle, and there will be many { en-
all parts of this State who vii, see
what their fathers before them faced
and they. as a rule. are themselves
raady to face in defense of the flag
These exhibits will be shipped to Nor
folk for the jamestown Exposition Is
Z cot
ton closes. In every respect the Wa
Department treated the Greater Louis
vile officials with the same courtes'
and attention that they have accorde;
to officials of other great expositions
in the past.
The Postofice Department consen'
cd 10 the request of the Greater Louis
vile Exposition officials to establis
in the Exposition Building a mode
sub-station postOfice which will shor
throughout the exposition period tt
handling of United States mails. A
a decorative feature in the pOstoffice
exhibits from the dead letter ofic'
will be shown. II is said by many WI
have seen this dead letter exhibit III"
It is among the most interesting exam
pies of tie work done by the Pos
Office Department that can be foun
anywhere. When the exposition Gloss
the exposition rostoffice will be put L
use as Louisville substation.
Besides the other exhibits of tn
Treasury Department. 1t was at frs
tion to borrow from the Treasury D.
partment a coin stamping machin.
upon which to make the expoaitio''
souvenirs. When it wss found that .
die maker in Louisville uses an exact
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1907-03-08

You should be very careful of
your bowels when you have a cold.
Nearly all other cough syrups are
constipaatiug especially those con
tanning opiates Kennedy's Laxat-
i've Cough Syrup moves the bowels
CONTAINS No opiate. Conforms
to National Pure Food and Drugs
Law Bears the Endorsement Of
mothers everywhere. Children like
its pleasant taste. sold by Chas c.
Davis.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1907-03-08
SAVED HER SONS LIFE.

The baptist mother in the little
town of Ava, Mo-, is Mrs. S. Rup-
pee. She writes: Zone year ago
my son was down with such seri.
Gus lung trouble that our physician
was unable to help him; when by
our druggist advice, I began CIV
ing him DR.. Kings New Discov'
cry and 1 soon noticed improve
nent. / kept this treatmant ur
for a few weeks when he was per-
fectly well. He has worked stead
lily since at carpenter work. Or
Ding's New Discovery saved hi:
life. Guaranteed best cough ani
cold cure by all druggista. soc aid
t$I. Trial bottle free.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1907-03-08
GOOCHLAND.

Rev. J. w. Chasteen was in
Goochland on business Monday.
y. A. Anglin, who has been on
the sick list for some time is slowly
improving.-Floyd Peters had an
old time log rolling Saturday,
Elsie and Rosa Phillips were the
guests of Ada andElla Dooley Sun
day.-The little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Pail Adams is very sick.
Miss Maggie Gabbard is very sick
with srip.-Mr. and Mrs. ]. L.
Jones, ]. M. Cox and wife and Mr..
and Mrs. ]. c. Phillips were visit.
ing at J. F. Dooley's Sunday =
Death claimed as its victim the
infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Abrams. The remains were laid
to rest in the family burylne
ground Saturday.-MrS. Martha
Phillips is very sick with grip.-W
w. Anglin, of Disputanta, spent q
few days last week with his father
J. A. Anglin.-John Shell and fam
lily of Blanche, Ky, are visiting
Joe Hamilton and family.-Sun'
day School will be organized al
Sycamore as soon an the house ha.
been completed.-Rev. James Ba
ker, who has been doing some car
penter work Tor ]. L. Jones, ha:
returned to his home at Middle
Fork, Jackson county.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1907-03-08
CLOSING OUT.

We are closing out over 1000 pairs of other
brands of Shoes, new and good, in order to
make room for our Spring shipment, on which
We can save you rs to Is per cent Weare not
5 talkingSthrough our chats but mean just what
we say
Whether you want to buy Shoes or not, visit
our store, get prices and we will convince
you that we selling Shoes cheaper than you
were ever able to buy them before
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1907-03-08

replica of the treasury machine II
the prosecution of his business, it wa
decided that the souvenir coins of tn.
exposition could be better made b,
this Louisville concern, and this plal
was adopted so that the exposition
even TO the matter of stamped sou
venirs, will be truly Everything Mad,
in Louisville"
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1907-03-08
THIS IS WORTH REMEM-
BERING.

Whenever you have cough or
cold. Just remember that Foley's
Honey and Tar will cure 1t. Do
not risk yonr health by taking any
but the genuine. 1t is In yellow
package. Chas. 9. Davis, drug
qist.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1907-03-08

The annual report of the Penn
sylvania railroad for 1905 SHOWS q
total net income of over forty-fou1
millions of collars, q large increase
over the earnings Of last year.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1907-03-08

Many oldest inhabitants" have re-
called former expeditions given In
Louisville, and the Greater Louisville
Exposition does not suffer any by com
parison with them.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1907-03-08
Greatest Line Of Clothing

Ever shown outside the cities Here you do
not find few cheap suits thrown on the coun-
ter or "wadded'' up and laid in the shelves,
but, instead, you find on our End floor, a reg.
ular up-to-date clothing department. containing
Finest Coat andPant Suits for the Young Me
Finest Regular Suits. for us Married Men, Ex-
ira Size Suits for the Big Men, Youths Suits
for the Boy about as, big as man, Knee Pant
Suits for the little men. Prices from CSC to
$50 a suit
Long-headed, up-to-date people, who know
and appreciate style and good value are all COM
ing here for their Spring Suits. That's why |
anna busy man.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1907-03-08
Big Reductions.

In the new Calicoes and Dress Goods for
Spring
have just returned from the markets-My
Spring line of Dry Goods are N my shelves
My wife says | am certainly an artist when it
comes to selecting Dress Goods My wife
knows. She is fine Judge of handsome
thngs-she. married me because l was
good.
Well, anyway. I shall offer the new Spring
lines as low as i had them years ago. q
Ihave been years in building a repatatienfor 5
High Quality and Low Prices. These. have.
maintained come what may. .:.s.e. III. s..
Come in and we will shake hands and talk it
Don't forget about my Douglas Shoes. .s
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-12-06

The Rspert.r., Gallery.

It was my privilege once to wit
ness statesmen absolutely refusing
to allow the great machinery of par
lament to be put in motion in the
absence of the reporters. 1t was
Dec. 2, 1902, when the education
bill was before the house of lords.
The Marquis Of Londonderry, pres
ident Of the council of education,
refused to address the house until
the reporters arrived. What an alb
solute change in the point Of view
OF statesmen since William Wood
fall sat in the strangers gallery Of
the house of commons with closed
eyes, endeavoring to fix on his men,
DRY the points of the discussion, and
later still Charles Dickens stood
Tor hours with tired feet among the
crowd at the bar Of the house of
lords furtively reportingl-Macmil
lan's Magazine.