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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
Plea for Their Improvement by One
Who Knows

To the Editor of the State Journal:
The landscape gardening of the
state house grounds is a burlesque.
When 1 came here. July 1, 1895, there
stone, rubbish, a tangled thicket of
trees and bushes. a fountain and a
music stand on the grounds of the
capitol. The first supervisor came up
did not know one tree from another,
the party owed him a Job, 50 he was
put in charge of the grounds.
Is the state so rich it can employ a
state architect and so poor it can not
EMPLOY a landscape gardener? We
have not far away d lot of smart boys
itching for something to do, looking
to the state to make them into useful
boys would prefer nature study. A
goodly number of them could be
finished off as practical landsca pists,
florists. market gardeners, foresters,
apiarists, park suDerintendents or
tendents or helpers, and become noble
helpers, and become noble citizens, be-
cause each of these lines is ennobling-
If the legislature would cut out $780,
600 from the appropriations asked for
by the K S. U. and the K S. A. c. and
use it for the good of both boys and
state, by charging the green houses at
the boys Industrial school and put a
competent man in charge who can cas-
lily sort out fine gang of bright-bOy
helpers who will be apt and willing stu
dents. Such greenhouses and forcing
beds could propagate and grow all the
plants, shrubs, roses, vines, etc, needed
by all the state institutions. The big
school wagon could bring up Il to "a
of these lads and an instructor, to pre-
pare and plant the capitol grounds in
a neat and workman like manner; at
noon they could picnic under the trees
and at eve return. They could plant
and cultivate the beds and gardens by
weekly visits. They could keep the
grass and walk edgings. shorn- They
could eradicate every dandelion and
dock root and reseed all bare spots and
the state capitol grounds would become
state park delight to every citizen
and a pleasure to our visitors
Give the unfortunate boys a chance
Keep politics out of it. Save the state
a lot of good money and turn out many
useful citizens. Tell US a better plan.
The state horticultural society does
not want the care of the grounds. but
is willing to assist with its Informal
ton if desired
WILLIAM H. BARNES,
Secretary of Horticulture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
LOCAL MENTION.

The warm weather has turned the
thoughts of the builder to construction
and as an evidence the following per
mits have been issued, the first for sew
Sral days: International Improvement
company, lots 55S1z-560 Buchanan street
TROOPS addition, 81, $50; $4,000 altera-
tons to building at 634 Kansas avenue,
Prudential Trust company; dwelling, c.
Z. Borst, 70S Horne street, $500: addi-
ton to dwelling, 1000, 406 Topeka ave
nue., Annie Montieth
The one story dwelling of S. H. Har-
rison at 1923 Van Buren, street was
slightly damaged by fire at 1:25 this
morning.
The following reports of births were
returned by the board of health: Mr.
and Mrs F. G. Irwin. 1911 West Laurent
street. boy; Mr.. and Mrs Kaspar
Jacobs, 521 North Harrison street, boy;
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. Hayes, S19 Elm
street. boy.
A suit to foreclose property was filed
in the United States circuit court to-
day by the Mount Mora Cemetery as
ISOLATION of St. Joseph and Warren NJ.
Davis, administrator. against Henry
Kennedy, adminfStrat tor, and Hannah
Hessel, Administrative, ct al. The plain
tiffs loaned $1,000 on property belonging
TO the defendants in Marshall county
A marriage license was granted to
Park Goodno. aged %. and Annie
Rlackler, aged II, today. Both are from
Elmoat.
Mrs H. ]. whitcomb has returned
from Chicago. where she attended the
National Equal Suffrage meeting and
the memorial to Susan B. Anthony.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
MRS. BURTON HERE.
Appeared Before Education Commit
- tee This Morning.

Mrs G. G. Burton appeared before
the senate committee on education to-
day. She made a plea for the school
book bill now pending which provides
that the heads of the state educational
institutions shall constitute the text
book board and that if no suitable
books are offered the state may pub
lish them itself.
Mrs. Burton charged that the text
book boards have not served the state
fact that the names of the members
had not been sent to the senate for
confirmation. She charged that the
American Book company has always
been an enemy of the state text book
law and read extracts from letters to
sustain her position.
The meeting was ehara by
a sharp passage at arms between Mrs.
Burton and Senator Fitzpatrick. The
committee took no action.
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he'll within the next i've minutes.

he'll within the next five minutes"
The agent was no coward. His revolt
yer was in the drawer beside him, and
as he moved his hand in that direction
he hoped to get the first shot.
He would have had it but for his
haste He snatched the weapon and
cooked it at the same time, but the
cuff of his sleeve caught and the
weapon was discharged. The next in
slant he fell backward with a bullet in
his brain, and three or four of the
yard men came running. The killer
was of the railroad. The girl he had
married was of the railroad. All the
guests at his wedding were railroad
men. 1t was the railroad men and
women who knew of his shame. The
thought drove him mad. He turned
killed two and wounded a third. Then
he walked to the door and saw a
switchman across the tracks A bullet
stretched the man dead. A freight
gineer was smoking in the cab and
the fireman was down on the ground
wiping the machinery. Each received
a bullet and fell dead
The railroad had brought about the
marriage and the railroad had.
brought about the disgrace. The rail-
road should pay the bill. Williamson
saw that one of the freight cars was
loaded with hay. He touched a match
to the combustible and a great flame
shot up- Then he walked back to the
depot and fred it. Men came running.
but he waved them off. Two shots
were fired at him, and in return he
killed another man. Then the flames
drove him away from the building and
the excited crowd charged in a body
and bore him down. He was hustled
to tree, rope produced, and then a
dozen hands pulled him up amid the
shouts and execrations of the crowd.
Yes he was hung by the neck until
dead, but what of it? He had killed
seven men. caused a financial loss of
fifty thousand dollars, and had been
done with life months before. 1t was
only the semblance OF a man they had
ynched.-(Copyrigh by Mcclure
NeWspaper SYndicatel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
REBUILD \ CORNER
Prudential Trust Company Will Spend
$1,000 In improvements.

Work will commence in a few days
on the reconstruction of the two story
brick building at Seventh and Kansas
avenue purchased by the Prudential
Trust and Savings company for its
quarters.
The delay which would attend the
putting up of a new building is the
principal reason why the reconstruc-
ton will not be carried out on more
extensive plans. The trust company is
very anxious to get into an office build
ing of its own and to rebuild on its
original plan would mean a delay of
from six to eight months. The con-
tract which has been let to Cuthbert
and Sargent will involve an expendt-
ture of about $1,000.
George P. -Stitt. secretary. said: I'VE
will tear out the entire front of the
building rearrange the offices on the
second floor and remodel the first floor
entirely, making the building into an
attractive office building. Almost the
entire front of the building will be
solid plate giass-scrThe entrance will
be remodeIed and two large plate glass
windows put in~-where the window Is
at present on the second floor large
plate glass windows will be substitu-
ted for those there now. On the SeY-
enth street side large plate glass win
dows will also be put in. The rear
of the building will be remodeled for
safety deposit vaults and another
vault will be built in the forward part
A tile floor Will take the place of the
present floor. Altogether we expect &c
have a very attractive Office The banf
and trust company will occupy the
lower floor solely and the second floor
will be rented out for offices as pres
c7tp
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
FALLS OFF VlADUCT.
j. II. Moore Is Seriously Injured at
Noon Today.

]. H. Moore, a workman employed
on the repairs of the. East Sixth ave-
nue. viaduct. fell from the top to the
ground at about II O'Clock this morn
ing. sustaining internal injuries and
broken arm. Mr.. Moore was taken in
an ambulance to Kieth's hospital.
where this afternoon he was reported
to be resting comfortably. 1t was fear
ed early in the day that the injuries
were far more serious than they have
proved to be. At the time of the ac-
cident. those who picked him up be-
lieved he was suffering rrom an inter-
nal hemorrhage. Mr.. Moore lives at
332 Kansas avenue. s.-~.-- ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
Identifying Himself.

The tall. slim young goddess in the
spotless uniform cast down her eyes
with a demure smile.
Yes" she said, I'VE trained nurses
have some amusing experiences that
relieve the hardship of our work Not
long ago 1 nursed a Mrs. Wilson
through a spell of typhoid fever from
which. unhappily, the poor lady did
not recover.
Ten days after her death received
by mail an offer of marriage from Mr..
Wilson, and in order to Identify him
self with me he wrote after his name,
husband of the late Mrs. Wilson, -
New York Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
For Stealing Brass.

Jesse Fisher, a North side charac-
ter aged 20 years, and married, is in
the county jail today charged with
stealing IT'S pounds of old brass from
the Atchison. Topeka e. Santa Fe
Railway company valued at about $25.
Fisher was caught in the Santa Fe
yards Monday by railroad secret ser
vice men, Fisher today states that he
had a companion named Smith who
got away. Officers are looking for
Smith Fisher is married to sister
of Chas- Estes. who gave the Topeka
police so much trouble last fall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
|||7Ealnsons

Los Angeles. San Francisco, and
many other California points SIS. 90.
Tickets on sale March, April, Septem-
Der and October.
Portland. Seattle, Tacoma and other
points in the. Northwest, SOS. 90. Tick
cts on sale March, April, September
and October. -
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
T. L. KING, c. p. & 7. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of Mrs. A L. Williams.
who died Monday, will be held from
the Williams home. 1895 Fillmore
street, at 2:30 Wednesday. Dean Kaye
will conduct the service. The pail
bearers will be, y. H. LOOMS, R. w.
Blair. E. A. Thrill, James L. King. d.
W. MuIvane, and Fred s Bullene. Mrs.
w. L. Dfckfe. Mrs. Williams daughter,
arrived today from Tulsa, L. T. Her
sister. Mrs T. J. Burruss will arrive
tonight from Chicago. A niece. Mrs.
John S. Crutten-en, viii arrive to-
night from Quincy. Ill.
Mrs Nellie ChiIson Green died at
her home in Burlingame this morning
of consumption. The deceased was
sister-in-law of Mrs. Fred K Brown of
this city. The remains will be taken
to Illinois for burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
House Bill Posses.

Upon the reconvening of the house ar
o'clock the substitute house bill for
senate bill No12. Senator Smiths max
imum freight bill was passed without a
dissenting ballot. The vote stood SO
for and none against.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
NOTES FROM THE LEGISLATURE.

Senator Smith appeared in the sen
ate chamber Monday evening in a full
dress suit and white vest. The senate
promptly fined him a barrel of apples
for deserving the plain common peo-
pie.
Civil service in fire departments of
cities of the first class is probably
dead The senate committee on cities
that the bill be not passed.
There were a good many important
Legislative committee meetings held
at the Grand opera house last night.
The senate took up the Stannard
stock food bill Monday. amended in a
few minor details. put it at once back
on third reading and passed il by a
vote OF 90 to ?. This was the bill
which Representative Stannard of
Lyon did not want TO return 10 the
senate on Saturday for fear the senate
would kill it The only senator's who
voted against the bill were Senators
Caldwell and Haskell
Edwin Tucker Of Eureka. a mem
Der of the state senate from Green
wood county in 1859 and again in
1889. visited the senate Monday Mr..
Tucker is president Of the Eureka
bank. and is in Topeka attending a
church convention 1t is a peculiar
Tucker retired from the senate in
1893 up TO 1905 when his son. George
E. Tucker was elected senator not a
single Republican senator represented
the Greenwood-Lyon senatorial dis.
trict in the state senate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw n Japanese kimono

Iron company died in his apartment at
the Brown hotel last night of periton-
IT'S The disease developed week ago
and was the result of an attack of grip
which came on early in January.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

A red. coarse. unsightly skin made fair
by Satin skin cream and powder. &c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
President Hearne Dead.

Denver, Feb. 26.-Frank J. Hearne.
president OF the Colorado Fuel and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26
odd Prices Explained

There's a reason for everything"
said a dry goods merchant. There's
even n reason for odd pricesHS112,
$4.99. s3-24and so on.
The reason for these prices is that
they keep the patron waiting for
change. and while he waits looks
around. seeing two to one. something
else that he wa1ts to buy.
"Odd prices. causing the customer to
examine the stock. are responsible for
some 1 5 or 90 per cent. of each days
Ies."-New York Press.
II your head aches. your eyes may
be the cause. if so we can fit you with
glasses that will stop it Chas. Ben
nett, Doctor of Optics, 100 Kansas
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

There were a good many important
legislative committee meetings held
a the Grand opera house last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

Then get it. I will not open fire un-
IL you are ready. One Of US will be In
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-26

iinon. with cotton for working. Just
three of these $2.0O patterns, each
90c.
Stamped Pillow Tops with color
ed mercer:zed cottons for embroid-
ary. special soc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-21
President Roosevelt's Letter.

At the conclusion Of Mr.. Smith S
address Gov. Ansel was called upon
to read a timely letter received from
Presidene Theodore Roosevelt, who
at all times appreciates good soldier
and patriot President Roose-
wrote as follows:
The White House, Washington.
Oyster Bay. n. Y, Aug. 8, 1907.
My Dear Colonel Dargan: Instead
Of the telegram, which could be but
short. send you this letter which
memory Ny ancestors served under
you care to, for I take profound in
terest in the work you are doing.
There is nothing in which I believe
more than in the advancement Of the
country school in America; and, of
course, like every really good Ameri-
can, must take a peculiar and spe-
cial interest in, and feel a particular
sympathy for, The unveiling of the
monument to Gen. Sumter and the
dedication of the school erected to his
nmory My ancestors served under
Gen. Marion, who was Gen. Sumter's
colleague in the war Of the RevOlu
ton. It is eminently fit to raise a
memorial to the memory Of Gen. Sum
ter, and no memorial could be so ap-
propriate to one who was not only
a soldier but peculiarly high-mind-
ed patriot as this school, the erec-
ton Of which means so much for all
the country around the High Hills Of
Santee" congratulate the, city Of
Sumter for the generous aid which it
has extended, and above all con-
graduate the people Of the immediate
community who have done the work
for themselves and who in doing it
have so helped all the life of the
It is a sincere regret
to me that cannot be present to
greet them and congratulate them in
person. Sincerely yours,
(Signed) Theodore Roosevelt.
Col. John Dargan, Principal Gen.
Sumter Memorial Academy, State
burg. S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-21
SUMTER. S. C WEDNESDAY. AUGUST, 81 1902

Col. Greenough for their kind inter-
est and willing cooperation.
\ delightful luncheon was served
after the speaking.
After dinner there was an educa-
tional rally, at which Miss Mary T.
Nance, State superintendent o. B.
Martin and Prof. E. H Dreher, Of the
Columbia city schools, made address
e..
AS soon as the exercises were over
the crowd dispersed. The soldiers
were spared the long march back to
Scales Siding, vehicles being provid-
ed for their transportation.
When the train bearing the mill
tary arrived in this city, en- route
back to Charleston, Col. Greenough
had the band play several selections
at the depot and the artillery corps
gave an exhibition drill on the sta
ton grounds. There was large
crowd present and the music and the
exhibition drill were both greatly en-
joyed.
The exercises Of the day were sue
cesfully carried through and were
thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
The credit for the success of the occa-
sion is equally divided between Col.
Dargan, the moving spirit in the Gel
ebration, and the Stateburg commit
tee, the officers and committees Of
the Sumter Chamber of Commerce
and County Supervisor W. H. Scale.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-21

South Carolina granite, was executed
by the Winnsboro Granite Co.. from
designs prepared by Edwards &
Walter of Columbia. It is simple
vet substantial and imposing i'll ap-
pearance and is an appropriate mark
for the grave Of the strong and rug
ged patriot, Thomas Sumter. The
monument is inscribed as follows:
East Side:
s.He came to South Carolina about
1760, and was in the Indian service on
the Frontier for several years before
settling, as a planter in this vicinity
Commandant 9Th Regiment South
Carolina Line. Continental Establish
ment, 177S-177S. Brig. Gen. South
Carolina Militia, 17s0-17S2 Member
Of the Continetal Congress 17s3-17S4.
Member U. S. Congress, 17se-17s3;
1.97-1S01. U. S. Senator, 1901
1910"
North Side:
'1Tanto Nonini Nullum Por Elo-
gium.''
West Side:
s.This Stone marks the Grave Of one
of South South Carolina's most Dis
tinguished Citizens,
THOMAS SUMTER.
One Of the founders of the Repub-
lie. Born in Virginia, August 14th,
1884. Died June 1st, 1882"
South Side:
Erected by the General Assembly
of South Carolina, 1907
The procession then reformed and
returned to the academy grounds,
where the formal exercises Of the day
were held A large and tastefuliy dec
Grated stand had been erected in
front Of the academy and upon this
the speakers and other distinguished
visitors and officials and the descend
ants Of Gen. Sumter were assembled.
Massed in front Of the stand was the
great throng Of spectators.
Col. J. J. Dargan, chairman Of the
Sumter Monument Commission, call
ed the assembly to order and intro
duced Gov. Ansel as the presiding Of
fcer Of the occasion.
Gov. Ansel made brief address
and presented Hon. r. l. Manning, to
whom had been assigned the duty Of,
introducing the first speaker, Hon A.
j. Montague, former governor
Virginia.
Gov. Montague delivered his adj,
dress on Gen. Sumter's life and SER
vices to an attentive audience.
Following Gov. Montague's address
Maj. Marion Noise introduced Hon.
H. A NJ Smith, Of Charleston, who
delivered a biographical and histori-.
cal address on Gen. Sumter. This
address, which is undoubtedly the
most complete and authoritative BIZ
ography of Gen. Sumter thus far pre-
pared, Will be published in full in
this paper, the first installment being
given today
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-21

superintendent Edmsnds, of the
Sumter schools. read a letter from
Congressman Richmond P. Hobson.
Thanks were extended the visiting
soldiers. and especially those from
the garrison on Sullivan's Island, and
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-21
THE MONUMENT UNVEILED.
SOUTH CAROLINA HONoRS GEN
SUMTER, THE GREAT PARTI-
SAN LEADER.

The Grave of the Game Cock of the
Revolution at Last Suitably Mark
ed by a Handsome Monument Of
South Carolina Granite-The Cere-
monies OF the Day-Two Thousand
People Attend the Exercises.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16
WOMEN WANT "PANTS"
OR CLEANER STREETS
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
MUSKOGEE. I. T., June 15.-"Give
us pants or give us clean Streets" is
the plea of the lassies who slave for
the government in offices of the capital
commissioner to the five civilized
tribes. A petition has been prepared
by the young women stenographerS and
clerks and they declare they will for
ward the petition to congress to be per-
mitted to don trousers until the streets
become passable. The petition in part
reads:
Whereas, the city of Muskogee has
not risen to the distinction of side
walks, and the mud in the city during
rainy weather is ranging from three to
six feet deep, by reason of which the
petitioners have been compelled for
weeks, much to their humiliation and
chagrin, to pin the tails of their skirts
around their waists and wear long
petticoats to hide the same; and
Whereas there are cars in the mid
die of the alleged streets, but as the
streams of water on either side Of the
car tracks make it impossible to reach
the same without canoes, and as many
of the petitioners cannot swim;
Nov, therefore, in view of the facts
that the petitioners have to walk and
have the manners of Gods noblest
creature, man. we respectfully pray
that we may be allowed to wear forked
clothes, thereby adding very much to
our bodily and mental comfort as we'll
as better being able to perform our
duties as humble servants of the gov
ernment."
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16
JUSTICE LOCKED FOWL
IN HIS R0LL-T0P DESK
Special to The Herald.


UTICA, N. Y, June 15.-Ore white
Leghorn pullet was taken into custody
in Herkimer yesterday by Police JUS
tice F. A. Gray.
Frank Cassell, claiming to have lost
several fowls within few days, swore
out a warrant for Anthony Bard, a
neighbor, charging him with purloining
the birds. Bard's chickens were
brought into court and Cassell picked
out a white Leghorn pullet as his.
Thereupon Justice Gray adjourned the
case until today.
The question of where the pullet
should be kept last night was per-
picking one. Neither Cassell nor Bard
was willing that either should take it
home. So the court locked it up in his
roll-top desk for the night.
Today, when Justice Gray opened his
desk he found the hen had laid an egg.
Subsequently he found Bard guilty of
appropriating the chicken from Cas-
sells dooryard and fined him $40, and
gave the pullet back to Cassell with
the egg.
The parties to the action were repre-
sented by eminent counsel and an ap-
peal will be taken by Bard.