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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
TRADE OF $500, 900, 600
Possibilities OF the Panama Canal as
Seen by Barrett.

Chicago, Sept 9.-'-The great middle
west Will control the trade Of the en-
tire west coast of South America when
the Panama canal is completed provId-
ing the deep water way from the lakes
10 the gulf is constructed Otherwise 1t
viii be Japan. Germany and England
which viii exercise commercial sway
over this vast empire to be opened up
This statement was made by John Bar
rett. director of the international Blu
reau of American Republics, who has
been in Chicago for several days con-
ferring with men interested in the deep
water ways proposition 1t is his con-
tention that the federal government
should lend all the aid necessary for
the construction of this ship canal TO
make the great advantages of the
Panama canal available to the AIiSsis-
sippi valley. Mr.. Barrett said:
1T is not excessive to estimate the
value of products which these repub-
lies will then be purchasing from for
eign countries at $500. coo OOO.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
WANT ALL TO GO OUT.
telegraph Union Officials Asked to Call
Strike of Every Union Operator

Chicago, Sept "a meeting will be
held tonight by the memb ers of the COM
merciaI telegra Pliers union TO consider
the calling out OF operators now en-
pIOyed in the brokers and newspaper
offices of this city. and the men work
ing on leased wires.
Yesterday a petition was in circulation
among the membe of the Orga MIA ton
demanding that officers call out these
men regardless Of the existence Of con-
tracts or agreements signed since the
commencement Of the strike. The petit
ton says in effect that the sfgners deem
it necessary that every member OF the
union be called upon TO cease work i'm
mediately notwit hstandiug any contract
that has been signed. believing that any
contract made that conpels one brother
TO work to the Disadvantage OF another
is better broken than kept"
Prompt action is demanded of union
officials in calling out the men. Tho
programme 10 be followed will be set
tied al the meeting tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
Chill 4ren'S Mouths

If the mouths of the children in our
public schools could be examined BY
competent dentists and the condition
of their teeth ascertained and instruc-
ton given regarding the brushing and
care OF the teeth and the Importance
of having decayed teeth filled and if
these Instructions could be fnforced
through the board of health the
death rate in this country would be
lessened and tire percentage of sick
ness much reduced This would re-
suit in stronger and more vigorous
race. Many Of the foreign countries
are taking steps in this direction and
providing ways and means for the
care of school chiIdren's teeth. with
the result that the children can do
better work in the school room and
grow up to be stronger and healthier
men and women If you are interest
ed in the welfare of your children
take them regularly TO a dentist and
have their teeth properly cared for
LUX g LUX DENTISTS
sos Kansas Ave. Ind. Tel. GA.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
1T IS BLACK MONDAY.
About 900. 900 Children Answer Roll
Can i'm New York

New York, Sept 9.-tBlack Mon
day" for the school children of New
York has come around once more and
before the end of the week something
like 100000 will have answered the
roll call On account of the Jewish
holidays. celebrated today and tOmor-
row, about 100000 Jewish children
will be absent from the schools until
"Wednesday An attempt was made in
some quarters TO have the reopening
of the schools postponed until after the
Jewish holidays but the board IT
education declined to do So The
school officials declare that the seating
capacity in New York schools has been
largely increased and that many Of the
children attending on part time viii
now have a full day in school The
number of part time scholars will be
reduced IT is stated. from eighty thou
sand to fifty thousand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
MASKED ROBBERS WORK
Blind Railroad Agent at FL Dorado,
secure $1,000 and Escape

FL Dorado. Sept 9.-Two masked
robbers shortly after midnight OF
Sunday. entered the Missouri Pacific
depot here, bound gagged and blind
folded Agent F Abbott. robbed the
safe Of about $1,000 and escaped
Shortly after the passenger train
from Kansas City had cleared the
track Mt Abbott placed the ticket
Daratory TO closing IL before stepping
out for lunch. While stopping over
70 turn the combination he heard a
gruff command 70 throw up his
hands from 4 voice At the window
Looking Up he saw two masked men
with revoIvers pointed at his head
He instantly complied In the mean
time one kept him covered while the
other walked around 20 the door and
proceeded to bundfOld him, place a
gag in his mouth and fasten his
hands behind him
The robbers then swiftly and silent
" looted the safe Of its funds, the ex-
act amount Of which the company re-
fuse 10 state. except to intimate that
il was about $1,000. and hurried
AGENT Abbott TO two horse buggy
hirched back OF the depot and drove
away in the darkness. After a half
hour of driving Abbott was kicked
from the buggy and the robbers tell
ing him that he was at the Missouri
Pacific crossing drove hurrfedly away
Abbott managed to make his way
70 4 farm house and arouse the OcCu-
pants. The sheriff was telephones the
IA cts and began a search Abbott
found that instead Of being on the
Missouri Pacific he was on the santa
T-e 2ts miles from town.
At 8 O'Clock parties resembling the
robbers passed through Denton sever
al miles west hea ded towards Wichita
\ special engine and railroad detec-
tfves started in pursuit Up 70 2:30
this afternoon the thieves were still
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VETERANS EN- ROUTE.
They stop in New York City to See
the Sights.

New York Sept. e.-Many veterans
OF the war Of the rebellion arrived in
this city today from points in the
south and west on their way TO sara
toga where they will attend the forty
first national encampment of the
Grand Army Of the Republic which
will open tomorrow The delegates
many OF whom were accompanied Dy
wives and daughters. spent much CT
the DAY in visiting Grants tomb, GOV
errors Island and other places Of spe-
CiaI interest TO old soldiers IneS
made a picturesque show as they
passed through the crowded streets.
many of the veterans being bedeckeG
in q manner suggestive OF their ap-
pearance when they participated In the
stirring events of 1S61-1S65- Perhaps
the most striking effect was that pre-
s6uted BY the survivors of the famous
'.BucktaiIs' Pennsylvania regiment
who wore black slouch hats with buck
tails draped jauntily about the brin-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
OUR WATER 0. K.
Prof. Hunter Finds Topeka Supply
Free From Germs.

Prof Hunter, bacteriologist at the
state university at Lawrence, has re-
ported TO DIR. s J. Crumbine, secretary
OF the state board of health that the
water which is being furnished to To-
peka by the city water plant is strictly
germs
Several samples of Topeka water. ia
ken at various intervals. were sent to
Prof Hunter for a test This water was
drawn from the faucet in the secretary s
ONCE at the state house. Prof. Hunter
made cultures of all these samples,
and found what the scientists call
negative results" in all That Is, he
-ound no germs.
This indicates said Dr. Crumbine
To-Day, that the city water plant in
Topeka is getting its supply entirely
from the Well points driven deep into
the sand below the river 1t is a nat
ural filter Of the very best kind. Peo-
pie don't need to be afraid of the city
water IN Topeka 1t is probably safer
than well water. The fact that the
number of typhoid cases in Topeka is
very small indicates that the water
supply IS good There are practically
no cases in Topeka except those which
We're contracted at other towns and
brought in"
The examination of the city water at
Lawrence by the chemists and bacteri-
ologists indicated a very dangerous
condition, and it has since been dfscov-
cred that the water company there has
Deen pumping water direct from the
river into the mains Their wells are
not sufficient to supply the mains, and
as the plant is owned by private parties
the city has no way of compelling the
company to furnish pure water.
The water supply at Kansas City,
Kan. is also reported to be in very bad
shape The plant there is owned by
corporation. and the corporation and
the city are having a fight over the
question OF city ownership similar to
the one Topeka had Meantime the
company is supplying the city with
water direct from the Missouri river.
and sometimes the water is so muddy
that the residents of Kansas City can't
even use it for bathing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
WALK TO LAWRENCE.
Three Topeka Girls Take Long Jour-
ney on Foot.

A party who hiked to Lawrence
Saturday was composed of Grace
Rooms, Laura Haynes and Gertrude
Haynes The party started at $50 a.
m and went east on Seventh street
until Vinewood park was reached
Then they walked to Big Springs and
on through to Lawrence. A pedO-
meter carried by one of the party reg
fstered the distance walked 35 miles
The party Iunched at Big Springs
where they rested one and a half
hours A rest of five minutes was
taken out of each hour and a drink of
water was taken at every farm house.
They walked on an average of three
miles an hour. The first two hours
thew walked just eight and one-half
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
BIDS FOR The BONDS.
Already One From Local Buyers Has
Been Received

Though bidders for Topeka city i'm
provemen- bonds amounting to $50, $50 40
have until 8 o'clock this evening to file
their bids one bid was received this
morning oy the clerk, an fndicat ton thar
there VII De several contempIative
purchasers of the issue The one bid
already received is from the Capital
Savings Bank and Trust company OF
Montpelier. Vermont This is the first
time bid has been received from a
point so far east
It is believed that there viii be Il con-
siderable number of local investors sub
nit bids for portions of the issue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
DYE PAYS THE BILL
1t Cost Him $3.50 to Whip VIM
Zimmerman.

The story Of how and why John
Dye whipped William thinner
man of Kansas City was told by the
defendant in the court this morning
while a jury of half dozen listened
to the narration Mr. Zimmerman
was formerly a resident of Topeka,
where he ran a saloon. but that was
thirty years or such a matter ago be-
fore the prohIbftory law went into
effect and since that time he has
maintained q residence in Kansas City
where he is in the liquor business
Both of the parties interested in
the suit are we'll along in years and
their whftened locks would indicate
that their fighting days are past but
the testimony proved this to be a
mistake. at least as far as the defend
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miles.
The roads were found to be in fine
condition excepting for four or five
miles where the monotony was
broken and the girls were obliged to
walk through mud several inches
deep. When their food supply had
given out they purchased things to
eat of the farmers.
The party arrived at Lawrence at
o'clock p m, and being somewhat
fatgued they decided to take the
1910 D. m. train to Topeka They
carried a kodak and took a great
many pictures along the way. The
girls attend Washburn college and are
members of the junior class
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
HoCH INVITED TO OKLAHOMA.
Not Sure He VIII Take Part in, Con-
stitutional Contest.

Governor E W Hoch has been in
vited to go to Oklahoma and partici-
pate in the constitutional campaign now
going on there The invitation is a
doubled barreIled affair. The prohibit
tionists want him to come down and
advocate the adoption of the prohibitory
amendment. and the Republican COM
mittee of the territory would like his
assistance in defeating the adoption Of
the constitution as a whole
4 am not sure yet whether I will
accept the Oklahoma invitation said
Governor Hoch. If go at all, I Will
probably go the latter part of this
week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
JACKSON N LEAyENwoRrH-
He VIII See About Judge Gilpatrick-s
Order.

c. D. S.,ukers. assistant attorney gem
eraI left for LeavenWorth this after
noon where he will be joined by Attor-
new General r s Jackson. who is in
Atchison today Mr. Shukers and Mr.
jackson viii see WHAT happened to the
state cases against Leayenworth sa-
loon keepers on Saturday, when District
judge GiIpatrick. without notice to the.
state. ordered all the liquors ard saloon
fixtures captured in the recent raids re-
turned to the joint keepers The fixtures
were valued at $3.50. Geo.
1t is likely that there will be some
interesting happenings IN Leavenwortil
in case the attorney general can find
out some place to take good grip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
SHOT HIM DEAD.
Z. ID. McMunn Found a Man Writing
to Mrs AfcMunn-

Kenneth. Mo. Sept s.-Arch Brown
was shot and killed here yesterday by
U. D. McAIunn as the result of a domes-
tic ENHANCEMENT which began last June
when Brown is alleged to have eloped
with McMunn's wife Later they patch
ed up their troubles Several days ago
Mrs McMuun again left her husband
and went to Caruthersville- Yesterday
McMunn found Brown in a livery sta
BILE writing a letter to Mrs McMunn
and shot him dead. McMunn immed-
lately surrendered and is in Jail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
Rain Fails This Afternoon.

A light fan of rain started in at AS
this afternoon with indications that it
would continue for the remainder Of
the afternoon. This is the first rain
noted for over a week and comes at a
time when it is needed. 1t is not ex-
pectad that it will interfere with the
races which commence Tuesday. in
fact it was stated that a light shower
would put the track in the best pos
stbIe shape
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
striking Operators Return to Work.

Omaha, Neb-. Sept. 9.-The teleg-
raphers' strike in Omaha received a
heavy blow this morning when three
of the very best class of striking
operators returned to their old posi-
tions in the Western Union A fourth
striker who applied for work was not
reinstated- the com pany claiming
enough men to handle the business
promptly were now at work
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peared for the express companies and
HaLeck F. Rose for the state Judge
Munger took the matter under ad-
vfsement The state railway commits
sion attem pied to enforce the Sibley
act reducing express rates p per cent.
The companies removed the case to
the federal courts and the state to-
day soug to have # remanded to the
state supreme court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
MUST FURNISH CARS.
Nebraska Railroad Commission Issues
PeremDtory Order.

Lincoln. Neb.. Sept 9--The Wflmar
& Sioux Falls railway, part of the
Great Northern system, was today or
dered by the railway commission 20
cease discrimination against Omaha in
grain shipments. The Omaha grain
exchange complained that the railroad
refused to furnish cars for shipment TO
South Omaha or Omaha. holding the
cars for shipments to Sioux City and
MINNEAPOLIS The commission ordered
the railroad officials to furnish cars in
the order requested by patrons, ire
spectfve of destination
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
ant in the case IS concerned.

ant in the case IS concerned.
The trouble arose over a claim
amounting to about $40 which Dye
claims is owed him by Zimmerman
for work on a farm which the plain
tiff owns in this county. but which he
refuses TO pay. The defendants evil
dence was to the point that he gave
the plaintiff a long tongue Iashing in
terspersed with slap or so but that
he deserved all that he got and more,
too.
The jury found Dye guilty and
Judge Simon fined him 81, which with
the costs amounted to $3.50 This.
Dye paid
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
DR.. GRUBBS IS SICK.
Taken to orulont Hospital Suffering
From Kidney Trouble.

Dr. Lewis Y Grubbs. one CT the prom
inent physicians Of the city, has been
sick stree Wednesday last with an ag-
gravation of chronic kidney trouble
from which he has been q sufferer for
some time He was taken to Stormont
hospital Saturday evening. Dr.. Mum
his attending physician, does not think
that DR.. Grubbs' present Illness is OF
serious import
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
second Trial on insanity Charge.

Lincoln, Neb., Sept 9.-The second
trial to determine the sanity of Frank
Barker began in the district court this
morning Barker was convicted of
the murder of his brother and his sis
lter-fu-Iaw and his attorney seeks to
save the prisoner from the gaIIows on
an emotional insanity plea The first
trial resulted in no verdict.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
Nelson Picks Cans to MN.

San Francisco, Sept. 9.-Speaking of
the prize fight this afternoon Bat
Ting Nelson, than whom probably no
man is better qualified to Judge, says
that in his opinion Cans will win. He
thinks that the colored champion is a
better boxer than Britt, besides being
a harder hitter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
Close County Omces.

According to arrangements made
this morning by the board of county
commissioner and ratified by the Of
fcehoIders themselves the county. Of
fees Will be closed Wednesday and
Thursday afternoons this week so
steno graphers and clerks may have an
opportunity to see the races
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
LITTLE WAS SAVED.
lightning Sets Fire to Hotel in North
Carolina.

Charlotte. \. c., Sept Sire early
this morning destroyed the hotel 1T
Cleveland Springs. N c. Miss Smith
OF EIboro. n. c. and two unidentified
negroes employed in the hotel burned
to death The loss is about SIS, 900
with $4,000 Insurance Little was
saved by the guests The fire was
originated by a stroke of lightning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
Oklahoma Drouth Broken.

Oklahoma City. Sept 9.-The long
drouth in this section was broken last
night by 1.O7 inches of rain. The rain
was general over Oklahoma and IN
dian Territory. inches having fallen
at Weatherford 1.25 inches at Holden
vile. l. t. SIS inches at Chandler.
Cotton and fall seeding will be greatly
benefited
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Frank c. Wells who made his home
in this city with his sister. Mrs Clad
Hamilton when in Topeka. died at
Christ's hospital Sunday of appendicitis
at the age Of 81 years The funeral will
be held Wednesday afternoon from the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Clad Hamilton.
13S Greenwood avenue, Potwfn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
EXPRESS COMPANIES ESCAPE
While Federal and State Courts
SquabbIe Over Jurisdiction.

Lincoln, Neb-. Sept 9--The ques-
ton of remanding the case Of state
against the express companies doing
business in Nebraska was this morn
ing argued before Judge Munger Of
the federal court
r ". Breckenridge Of Omaha ap-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
George HurIhurt Sued.

A civil action against George HurI-
burt was commenced in the city court
The plaintiffs are Rotherberg &
SchIoss. wholesale cigar dealers OF
Kansas City and the amount asked is
$31-24 for goods. wares and mer-
ChaudiSe =
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09

8. R Wells made an application for
a temporary injunction this morning
restraining c H Trap from using
the name Novelty in connection with
a theater in the city OF Topeka. The
matter was heard by Judge Dana of
the district court and taken under ad-
ViSeneut-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09

Lincoln. Neb-. Sept 9--A commit
tee representing the national board of
fire underwriters arrived in the city
this morning and began the inspection
of local Insurance conditions. A num-
Der of blocks will be carefully in
Suected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

LOST-Haud bag containing vaIuabIes on
w 10Th St Sunday afternoon Finder
please return to Warden jewelry store, eE
Kansas ave and receive reward
Beauty's charm a satin skin secured using
Satin skin cream and Satin skin powder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-09
People of Topeka

thsn in
n stores shown expect
beer more
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Smith-Grisham Drug Co., Agents
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Badly Mixed Up.

Abraham Brown, of Winterton,
N. Y. had a very remarkable ex
perience; he says: doctors got
badly mixed up over ME; one said
heart disease; two called it kidney
trouble; the fourth. blood poison,
and the fifth stomach and liver
trouble; but none of them helped
me; so my wife advised trying
Electric Bitters, which are restor-
ing me to perfect health. One
bottle did me more good than all
the five doctors prescribed.
Guaranteed for blood poison.
weakness and all stomach. liver
and kidney complaints, by all
druggists, soc.
Twenty residence lots in south
side of town, known as Swanson
mill site. Prices cheap, pay
ments easy. See
w. f. COOPER.
Tax Notice.
The town tax roll has been
fled in my Office and personal
property tax is now delinquent
and must he paid at once. Real
estate tax becomes delinquent on
January 1, after which time /
will commence tn collect interest.
d13 j. 5. WHITE,
Tax Col. Town of Winfield.
LOCATION WANTED-By exper-
fenced physician; Tulane graduate
will pay for information of sat-
lsfsctory opening. Address
DR.. HILL.
1912 Ursulines St.,
d6tf New Orleans, La
WANTED: We buy. sell. and
exchange second hand furniture.
BARGAIN FURNITURE STORE,
Rear of The Southern Sentinel
building. dc At