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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10

Somebody ought to tell the legisla-
tors that the voters have adopted
constitutional amendment knocking
out the local bill which has cluttered
up the work of past legislatures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10

Senator Brewer is not a Square
Dealer, but he made haste to beat the
Square Dealers to the two-cent rare
proposition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10

The shah of Persia left a number OF
widows, variously estimated at from
500 to 500. The shah had pretty
faIr-sized family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10

The senator from Edwards and IL
other counties is making good so far-
if there are no innocent appearing 1ok-
ers hidden away in his bills.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10

The governors message wore the
house out before they got through
with it Why didn't the clerks cut 1t
I'D into takes and thus expedite
matters?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10

There is some curiosity concerning
what ex-senator Burton will say about
his former colleague. Joseph w. Bailey
of Texas, in that book he is writing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10

When a state anti-pass law gets into
working order most of the legislative
messengers can be dispensed with. The
trail to the railroad headquarters
won't need to be kept SO hot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10

Mr.. Rockefeller says the world is
growing better, but there are lot OF
people who suspect that it isn't Mr.
Roekefellers fault.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10

Topeka will have two big shows next
week. the senatorial election and the
Midwinter fair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10

Steve Brandon must be candidate
for the title of Watchdog of the state
treasury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is member OF the
Associated Press and receives the fuII Gay
feieRraph report OF that great news or
ganIzation for the exclusive afternoon
publication in Topeka.
The news Is received In The State Jour
nal building ever wires for this sole pur-
pose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10
In Case of Fire.

A Germantown man was talking
about the famous DR.. Henry Van Dyke
of Princeton.
when Van Dyke was little chap
he said, ST went to school with him.
zone. day, before school closed for
the Christmas holidays, we expected a
visit from certain director. This
director always questioned the chill
dren about one thing-namely, what
they'd do in case of fire. So the teach
er coached US all the morning before
he came, preparing us finely on the
course to be taken If fire should break
out.
''Well. sure enough, the director
called. but when he got up to address
US he said:
1T is good to be here at this jolly
Christmas season among so many,
rosy, smiling young faces. You are a
very bright-looking lot of children,
and wonder what you would do now
on the best way to celebrate Christ
mas?'
Quick as fash young Van Dyke
piped out:
e Form in single file and march out
quickly. Exchange.
AT HI. B. Irving's Expense.
A dramatic critic said in New York
the other night that he got off last
month a good joke at H. B. Irving's
expense.
It met Mr.. Irving" he bgan, lust
after a performance of The Bells
Mr.. Irving asked me how I liked him
"'You were immense said I. In
one scene you were quite the equal of
your great father
What scene was that?' he asked.
The scene,' said I, Just before
Matthias tells his horrible dream
Mr.. Irving frcwned.
But he said, I wasn't on the stage
them
Neither said I, was your father :"
-ExchaOge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
rFrom the N

TFrom the New York Press.1
Lots of women marry for money and
don't get even a housekeeper's pay for
doing more.
When a girl says she had a happy
dream it either had to do with foreign
nobleman or a pearl necklace.
It's astonishing what lot of money a
man could have made If he had trusted
to luck instead of relying on judgment.
A man can get more excited about the
national dignity being hurt In China
than about being chased around town
by his own creditors.
One hopeful thing about changing
cooks Is the way you keep on guessing
YOU can't get anything worse in spite
of how you are always FOOLED.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10
CRY OF A sTRENUoUs SPIRIT

oh. why was 1 given a single head
And a single pair of hands,
And only a single pair Of legs,
To meet all my works demands!
oh. why was given a single life,
Such a brief little span to be
The things that 1 must? Why wasn't I
spread
All over eternity?
oh, why was I given a single frame
For the strenuous spirit within,
When the infinite multiple wasn't enough
To more than, half begin?
Oh why was given a single land
To govern with frenzied skill,
When there are others that should be
To do the masters will7
Oh why was given a single end
{ To close this existence of mine,
So full of the infinite needs of deeds,
When the office cat has miner
W. ]. l. in the New York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10
ALWAYS THE Way.

Most members of the legislature Think
they would make good state senators.
Most state senators are ambitious to
be congressman. Many congressman
want to be United States senator's The
average United States senator thinks
he would make an excellent president
Kingman Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10
HOSE IETTERSi

Naturally the president has more
time for writing messages. now that
he has stopped inditing long letters to
''My dear Naturalization Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10
NOT THE BOOZE WAY.

A Wamego paper complains that
when an agent for a Kansas City jug
house was taking orders for Christmas
booze in that town, a number of men
who were away behind on subscription
to the paper gave orders and planked
down the cash. The Wamego editor is
unreasonable. The idea that a boozer
will go without his Christmas booze to
enable him to pay his subscription is
preposterous. Boozers do not do that
Way-Holton Recorder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10
TAFT.
THIS FUNNY OLD WORLD.

Here is funny thing: There are
organizations composed of women and
ministers of the gospel who are always
interesting themselves in trying to get
some brutal murderer out of the peni-
tentfary; but let man sell one drink
OF whisky and these same people want
him to languish In Jail just as many
years as possible. Women, some of
them, who will carry flowers to a MUIR
derer want to see a jointkeeper guillo-
tined. Funny old world, isn't it?-Os-
borne Farmer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10
DUE WARNING.

The frieHE7ssS1f Jima Enappe1 uotifisd
him long enoAgh before Ca1derhead's ar
rival so thatz,he-~ could-~have the engi--
neer of the Copeland run the boilers up
to the bursting point to prevent freez-
ing.-ParSons Sum- rs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10
THIS ISN'T BATTLE.

The railroads have done their share
in adding UP the mortality in the year
1906. The last night before the old year
died the railroads killed 81 people in
thing be done to prevent this wholesale
numbering? If So people had been killed
in battle with the Filipinos. what
roar would go up-Sabetha Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10

"Why are you making new resolu-
tons now instead of waiting till the
new year," 81 want to see II L can
go that long without breaking them"
Milwaukee Sentinel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10

Mr.. Cityman-I should think you
would die of ennui out here.
Uncle Silas Corntassel of Oatmeal
ville-No, sir; chills an fever seems to
be the prevailin' Observation-Disclosures
phia Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10

Alice-"That Mr.. Gilman prolonged
his call on you last night till after
twelve o'clock, 1 understand" Maud
Yes. And people have always told
me that he is easy-going ."-Somer-
vile Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10

Bacor-"I tell you. the American
people are not all easily fooled" Egg
bert-"What's the matter? Been try
ing to borrow money and failed?"-
Yonkers Statesman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10
THE LID IN CUBA

Occasionally that lid in Cuba makes
a noise like a loose fit-Washington
Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10

Amelia Cat dance given in honor
OF flying visit from the heet)-"So
you're of again tomorrow? Oh, you
sailors are such birds of paradise!'-
Punch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10

The Wife-John, I had the worst
dream just now! 1 thought you had
died!
The Callous Brute-That so? What
were your last words, my dea p
Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10

Father-Does Emily seem to have
got over the death of her first hus-
band?
Daughter-Yes, but her second
husband Observation-Disclosures Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-10

Cassidy-"Hello,C Casey, how's things
busy, very busy indade." Cassidy
Eye don't tell mel" Casey-"Aye,
Sure, iv'ry time I'm at laysure 1 hov
somethin' to do."-Philadelphia Press.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-09-21
COMMISSION MEETS
Commission Appointed to Pass on Affairs Between Two COun-
 ties Meet Here

Chester Gum of Julian, Henry D. Blakeslee of Upland and L. F. Farnsworth, commissioners to pass on the financial affairs con- mected with the separation of Imperial valley from San Diego county and the establishment of the county of Imperial, met in their first session at El Centro Thursday morning
 Mr. Gum was a commissioner for San Diego county at the time Riverside was formed, and con- sequently has a pretty clear idea of the requirements.
 As San Diego owes but $17, ,000
Imperial Valley press., 1907-09-21
Will Resume Shipments


 Geo, Irwin informs the Press that he will resume the ship ments of poultry from this place again. He will receive live poul- try at the packing shed east of the track every Tuesday. This proved to be a thriving industry last year and will no doubt gain in activity this season. The poultry business is a profitable one here.
 Here Next Week
 Word comes from Mrs. Carrie K. Rapp, of Ogden, Utah, that she will arrive here not later than September 18th and will be ready to assume her duties as principal of the El Centro schools. She has forwarded her credentials and certificates with the county superintendent of schools and will take an examination as soon as possible.
 To Remodel the Franklin
 Carpenters are at work remod- cling and adding to the Franklin hotel, Another story is to be added to the east half of the building 26x110 feet in size, giv- ing ten additional rooms. The porch is to be built out and screened in, which will improve the general appearance of the hotel. The dining room has been leased for a term of two years and the hotel will be in operation by October 18th.
 Rented His Ranch
 Last Wednesday MT. and Mrs. E. Mead were in town doing con- siderable trading. MT. Mead has just rented his ranch of 320 acres, which lies just eight miles east of Imperial for a term of three years. The rental price of this ranch is $1920 payable qusrt- erly in advance. It might be interesting to some of the East siders to know that the renter wanted an option on the place for S105 per acre, but was refused Taken to Calexico
 Constable Eslow was up from Calexico yesterday with a war rant for the arrest of Mrs. Beck worth, Mrs. Olive Gray, w. H. Soules, and Opal and Mildred Soules, some of whom were charged with battery and others with misdemeanor. This is the
Imperial Valley press., 1907-09-21

outcome of the trouble over a land trade which it seems could not be settled without recourse to law. They were taken before Justice Hoffman at Calexico late last evening to answer to the al- legations.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-09-21
Will Build Addition

l.. Fl. Cooper informs the writer that he will build an ad- dition to the Bank building at Brawley for the benefit of Stahl Bros. whose business is outgrow- ing their present quarters. Will Resign
 It is rumored that Justice J. B. Hoffman of Calexico will resign as soon as his docket is cleared. He says he lives too far out to make it convenient for those hav- ing business in the justice court. County Recorder Got Busy
 County Recorder J. B. Baker sundenly sat up and began to take notice yesterday when his mail brought him twenty four documents to be recorded. They were from Calexico and were relative to the new s. P. right of way through that town. SubpOenaing Witnesses
 Bert Franklin, United States Marshal, was in El Centro Thurs day subpoening witnesses in the case of the United States against Archie Priest, of Imperial. This case has been in the federal court before, and is in reference to the cutting aud selling of wood from government land. New Real Estate Firm
 w. J. Wells who has been in the valley for sometime has de- cided to handle real esfate and has formed a partnership with U. F. Tout under the name El Centro Realty Co.,, their office is in Hotel Franklin. MT. Wells IS from Santa Ana and has had large experience in the business. On a Business Trip
 w. l.. Payne, of the El Centro Mercantile company, is in Los Angeles this week buying large consignment of ladies and gents furnishing goods for his company This enterprising firm fully in tends to keep up with the times and will see to it that their store is abreast with the progress of the country.
 Back from Sacramento I% F. c. Ravens is back from his trip to Sacramento, whore he at tended the Irrigation Congress held there. He says it was one of the most interesting and en- thusiastic meeting ever held by this congress and that much good was accomplished along many lines. He was a member of the !
 credential committee.
 A Ten Pound Girl
 M. D. Johnson, who lives out toward Silsbee, was in town Thursday wearing the biggest smile imaginable. When asked by the writer why all this ebulli- ent spirit he produced a telegram by way of answer. It gave the news that 1O-pound girl had been born to MT. and Mrs. John son, at San Diego, on Wednes- day, September 18th. A NeighborhOOd Squabble
 A little neighborhood trouble
Imperial Valley press., 1907-09-21
Town and County
Will Install Machinery
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wsss,eHs sa,s.,rs

Will Install Machinery
 Wm. Gibson has returned from his summer vacation in Los An geles. and will install the ma chinery at the auxiliary power plant.
 Redman Dance
 The Redmen of Imperial will give their opening ball of the season at Imperial Friday night, the 27th, at Water Go. No. 1. Refreshments will be served. Here for the Winter
 E. J. Overing is here from San Diego to spend the winter. He was here earlier in the sum- mer and was so we'll pleased with the valley that he concluded he should invest in some farm land and has come to investigate the country thoroughly.
 Enforcing Old Law
 There having been so much trouble on the other side of the border of late over the free man ner of Indians and squaws the governor of Mexicali has put into force an old law which forbids any man from laying his hand on a squaw on the street.
 Celebrated Their Independence
 The citizens of Mexico who live in and near the town of Mexicali celebrated their inde- pendence last Monday, the 18th. This day in Mexico corresponds with our Fourth of July and the people of the Republic of Mexico always celebrate the day in fit ting style. On this occasion the day was entirely devoid of any excitement. There were little girls dressed up in white, green and yellow, the national coloIs, while the older members of the family talked over old times and washed the dust from their throats with an occasional glass of beer.
 Second Number Out
 The second number of the I'm perial Valley Magazine is ready for delivery. The cover this month is very attractive show ing a cut of one of the Valley standby's, the cantaloupe. The inside is full of good things fol the Imperial Valley. In this number Calexico receives special attention and the article on the gateway cityis speedily illustrat, ed by views taken for the occa- sion. The article on the Imper ial Valley cantaloupe is attrac- lively written and tells a story of possible wealth for many homecrofters. The magazine is not quite so large this month as last, but it's beauty makes up fol the lesser quantity.
 \ Married Wednesday Night ! w. s. Ballard and Miss Cert rude L. Sisson were married 1T Rocky Ford, Colorado, last Wed. nesday night. Mr. Ballard is al Fl Centro man and is well known in this vicinity, while Miss Sissor is from Missouri and had beer visiting her sister in La Junta this summer. After the canta-
Imperial Valley press., 1907-09-21

and the new county lays no claim to any property of the old country, it is not expected that there will be any obstacle to an early and harmonious settle ment of the relationship between the old and new county.
 The commissioners met for but brief session and organ ized by electing MT. Gum as chairman and H. w. Vincent of San Diego, who accompanied them as secetary.
 Adjournment was then taken to meet in San Diego, where the commissioners will first of all try to bring about an agreement re- garding the tax levy matter, in which there is a division between the old and new counties.
 Later the commission will meet at Fl Centro for a session of about a weeks duration. The members left the valley on the noon train Thursday.
 80 acres land and water stock in No. l, only miles from town. Price $3O an acre cash. Bert R. Chaplin, Imper- rial, Cal. 23tf
Imperial Valley press., 1907-09-21

Wm. Gibson has returned from his summer vacation in Los An geles. and will install the ma chinery at the auxiliary power plant.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-09-21
Married Wednesday Night


 ! w. s. Ballard and Miss Cert rude L. Sisson were married in Rocky Ford, Colorado, last We'd nesday night. Mr. Ballard is an Fl Centro man and is well known in this vicinity, while Miss Sisson is from Missouri and had been visiting her sister in La Junta this summer. After the canta- loupe season closed here Mir. Bal lard went to Rocky Ford as an inspector. The two had been engaged for some time and con- cluded that it would be just as well to be married while they were so close together. They are both natives of Kohoka, Mo-, and have known each other from childhood days and had been schoolmates for years. This bit of news will come as a surprise to Mir. Ballards friends here, but they will all wish him a long and happy married life. The newly married couple will come to Fl Centro after the first of De- cember and will make this their future home.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-09-21
Here for the Winter

E. J. Overing is here from San Diego to spend the winter. He was here earlier in the sum mer and was so well pleased with the valley that he concluded / he should invest in some farm land and has come to investigate the country thoroughly.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-09-21
Redman Dance

The Redmen of Imperial will give their opening ball of the season at Imperial Friday night, the 27th, at Water Go. No. 1. Refreshments will be served.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-11-16
July q
Notice..

Regular Public Teachers Examin-
ations are to be given in 1907 on the
following named dates:
4. November 2lst and 22nd for
first, second and third grades only.
All applicants will be required to
pass examination in drawing and also
on separate questions in South Dakota
History.
All of the above named examina-
tions will be held in the Court Room
at Miller, and begin promptly at 9 a.
m. on TIE open. day of each examina-
tion. Applicants are urged to be on
time. Margaret Duthie,
County Superintendent.
BY order of the State Department CT
Education.
Note: Under the new law the manu-
scripts of all applicants are to be sent
to the State Department for mark
ing.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-11-16
Legal Notices.
1st pub Nov9-t3
Probate Notice.
State of south Dakota. County of Hand.
In County Court.
In the Matter of the Estate OF
DeEtte Walker. Deceased.

.. NOTICE
of Hearing Petition for Letters Of Admin
istration.
The State of South Dakota sends Greeting
to;
Julia Walker Kinney; Edwin f. Walker:
George A. Walker; Nelson S. Walker: Nettie
X. Hopkins Remmlc B. Taylor: $. Benton
Taylor: Marie Taylor Dickie: Harriet T.
Root: Fremont l.. Taylor: Willie G. Taylor:
Clara Taylor Baker; Nellie Taylor: Emma
Taylor; Nodia ID. Taylor: Herbert f. Har-
din; Robert III. Hardin: Erastus b. Hardin:
Howard L. Hardin; Fred A. Smith; Keokee
Conger; d. Lynn Mclaughlin; Lyman w.
Johnson: Rosanna Adams: Charlotte Wood
cock: Gay r. Sanford. a minor; Keokee
Conger guardian of G ay r. Sanford; Gerome
Bliss insane. and Isaac L. Sibley. his com
mttee: Charles X. Bliss: Viola Bliss: Alvin
Bliss; Jennie Murdock: Leroy Bliss; Herbert
Bliss: Alline w. Lines: George +. Wilcox:
Clarrissa Joslyn: Nirena Lackey: Cora
Greene: Mary Curtiss: Myra Bliss: Charles
Bliss: Samuel Bliss; Polly Butterfeld:
Aveline Atwood: Lottie B. Franklin; Herbert
Franklin: Howard L. Franklin; Fred G.
Franklin: Carrie b. Moser: Mary A. Barton:
Josephine Jennison: Eva Wavel; Watson
Bliss. Dora Cakes. Alvira Williams. Nina
Forshee Calvin b. Eells. Mary Lapham.
ID. Lyndes Wood. Kitrenah Smell. Arthur
ID. Wood. Camille Elridge. Eva West, Lynn
Wood. Alice w. Higgins Arthur Wood.
Lincoln Wood. Arvin Wood. Calvin Wood,
Sarah Spencer. Nella Baker. Charles Il.
Collins, Myron Candall. Alvin Bliss. heirs at
law and next of kin of DeEtte Walker. de-
ceased. and to all to whom these presents
may come
Notice is hereby given: That Henry r.
Bliss has filed with the judge OF this court.
a petition praying that letters of admins
tration of the estate of DeEtte Walker de-
ceased. issue to Charles NJ. Dwyer. and that
Monday, the 18th day of November, 1907, at
10 o'clock a. M, of said day, being day of
regular term of this court, towit. of the
November term. 1907. at the office of the
county judge. in the city Of Miller, county
of Hand. has been set for hearing said petit
ton. when and where any person interested
may appear and show cause why the said
petition should not be granted.
Dated at Miller. this 9th day of November.
A. ID. 1907 a"
c. NJ. CARROLL,
Judge of County Court.
Attest: John Costigan. Clerk.
Crawford. Taylor & Fairbank.
Attorneys for Estate.
Huron. S. ID.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-11-16
1st pub Nov 9-t3
Notice of Hearing Petition
for Letters of Admin.
iStratiOn.

State OF South Dakota County of Hand,
IS. .
In County Court. ""..-
In the Matter of the Estate of Dwight X.
CrofoOt deceased e.
The State of South Dakota sends Greeting
to Minnie A. Crofoot, Clara f. Adams. Olive
b. Crofoot. Hazel f. Crofoot, Hannah Gro
foot and Doris X. Crofoot heirs at law and
next of kin of Dwight X. Crofoot dece ased.
and to all to whom these presence may
come, ....ss
Notice is hereby given that Minnie A.
Crofoot has filed with the Judge Of this
court. a petition praying for letters OF adj
ministration OF the estate Of Dwight X. Gro
foot, deceased, and that Monday, the 18th
day of November. 1907. at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon of said day. being a day of specia
term of this court, towit: Of the special Nov.
18th term, 1907, at the office Of the clerk OF
said court in the court house at the city OF
Miller in the said county Of Hand has been
set for hearing said petition, when and
where any person interested may appear
and show cause why the said petition should
not be granted.
Dated at Miller. s. d.. this 9th day Of Nov
ember, A. ID. 1907.
G. M. CARROLL,
(seaD Judge of the County Court,