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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03

immediate use; and for summer and fall wear.
$l.OO per yard for Imported Suitings
that were SIPS per yard-47-inch, light
weight-medium colors, in checks, stripes
and plain mixtures.
81 $I.OO per yard for French shadow-plaid
7Batistes that were ST.. 25--47- inch. plain col
ors in reseda, champagne and light gray.
SLIPS per yard for French Voiles that
were $1.5O per yard-43-inch, colors, tan
and gray with delicately shaded plaid de-
signs of contrasting colors.
SIPS per yard for Suitings and Skirtings
that were so per yard-56-inch. light and
medium colors stripes. plaids and checks
-grays. tans and cream, colored grounds
with contrasting stripe and plaid effect.
Remnants in Skirt and Suit lengths of up
sto-date styles and materials. We have many
of these. Each one bargain at the price
asked for the piece.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03
TWENTY TRAVELLING AGENTS.
New Glass of Employees Announced for
Frisco System.

Springfield, Mo. June 3.-Effective
today, the positions of travelling car
agent and travelling freight claim
agent will be abolished by the Frisco,
and twenty travelling agents whose
work will be general have been ap-
pointed These agents will report to
r d. Levy, superintendent of trans
nortation. with headquarters in this
city. Superintendent Levy has an
nounced the appointment of the fol-
lowing travelling agents: F. x.
Adams. Fort Scott; C. o. Claiborne.
Neodesha, Kan; c. r. WEIGH, Neode-
sha; W. B. Craig, Sapulpa; F. t. Cof-
fin, Oklahoma City: M. E. Thompson,
Enid: G.. r. Burns. Enid; w. A. Wall
Hugo, 1. T.: J. F. Hennessy, Fort
Smith: George Gardenhire. Fort
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03
May HAVE JUMPED IN RIVER.
santa Fe Fireman Believed to Have
Committed Suicide.

st. Joseph, Mo, June 3.-Robert Sha-
doan, for several years a railway loco
motive fireman on the Santa Fe at
Newton, Kan, is believed to have COM
Initted suicide Friday by leaping from
the St. Joseph & Grand Island railway
bridge into the Missouri river at this
point.
He came here a few days since to
secure employment with the Burlington
railway, failed and left note OF fare
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03
RAILROAD NEWS.
Oklahoma Has Plans to Control
Its Railways.
Many Provisions in New Con-
stitutiOn on the Subject.
SOME ARE STRINGENT.
Great Powers Given to a Cor
pOratiOn Commission.
Other Items of Interest to
Railway People.

Oklahoma, from its admission to
statehood, means to have fun control
of its railroads. In its proposed con-
stitution it has inserted no less than
forty-eight different sections dealing
with the subject. No other matter re-
ceives so much attention, showing
that in the opinion of the drafters OF
the constitution the railroad problem
il the paramount question of the
hour
Railroads. pipe lines. car. express
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03

Smith; George T.. Blankenship, SPRING
field; J. w. Dugan, St. Louis; W. w.
Millar, Chaffee: L. S. Russell, Cape
Girardeau; B. H. Wilson, Chaffee: c.
NJ. Clark. Thayer; H. A. Willis, Mem
phis; Lovellette. Birmingham; A. E.
Blood, Birmingham; ]. d. Fidler, st.
Louis; S. B. Franklin, Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03

Ladies' 20 inch black ''Uzar" taft
eta, tape edge covers. imported han
dies. the value is all in the cover, spec
ial, $3.50.
While at the Umbrella Depart
ment don't fail to look at the new
Parasols-the largest assortment
and the lowest prices in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03
Table ''Fixinqs" Linen Opt.

700 yards Cream Table Linen
the These n
Lot Use Cream Linen, unde value price 60c yard.
Lot 2-85c Cream Linen under price 69c
BIeached Linens
&c. 89c 81 90 yard
These of bolts and discontinued patterns
value these numbers $IOO yd Napkins
ask The under value here is $I.l9
Napkins Priced Under Value Crash
Ivory Heavy Linen Brown: 12
~A'0 OieA u@ OK - Heavy, all Linen
123c
$3.50 Double Damask 24-n$6.0odoz IOc yard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03
DECIDED ON FORT WORTH.
That VIII Be Next Meeting Place of
Locomotive EnQineers

Dallas, Tex, June 3.-The annual
meetings of the National Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers and the
Grand International Auxiliary ad-
journed Saturday to meet in Fort
Worth, on the second Tuesday in
April, 1908. There was no election of
officers at this meeting.
Delegates from the north and east.
occupying two sleepers. proceeded to
south Texas. They will visit Calves
ton and San Antonio before leaving the
state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03

Mems % inch tape edge, mercer
lied cover, on a steel frame, lockwood
and fancy handles. case. in this sale Csc
Mems % inch silk mixed twill COW
er, lockwood and fancy handles, steel
frames, in this sale for $l.4O.
Children's Umbrellas. 10, 20, %
and d inch, black tops at SOC, SIC,
CSC, 75c, $l.OO, $1.5O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03

inch-just the ribbons needed for June
and -July--worth Csc, S30c and 35e-
for CSC yard.
Lot GIG yard Wide, soft, lus-
trous panne taffeta. good assortment
of colors. also black and white-a
quarter ribbon, for 17c yard.
Lot DC yard-An odd lot of
fancies and some solid colors-part
bolts and remnants values, for
7c yard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03

signed a stipulation asking the COM
mission to postpone judgment untl
negotiations for a settlement could be
had. These negotiations have been
going on periodically ever since, ana
now have been completed in chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03
Conductor's long steady Service.

Conductors long Steady Service.
Fort Scott, Kan, June 3.-Thirty three
years ago Saturday J. F. Durbin, a FRS
co conductor, whose home is in Fort
Scott, took out his first train on the old
ST. Louis, Kansas City & Northern rail-
way, and has been in the service contin-
uously ever since.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03
Umbrellas at Last Years Prices
W. W. WHITNEY, Manager.

Everything that goes into the make up of an UNI
brea costs today than did last yearthe frames
the handes-the covers and the abor-an have adj
vanced in value Our orders placed last fall be
the advance, for thousand umbrellas which
nearly ali here. We have not advanced the prices
or cut down the qualities but now is the time to buy
Ladies' 2o inch steel frame, silk mixed serge
natural and novelty handles This quality top could
not be sold for less than ST. rs if had go to the
factory for it today. Our price is Csc.
Ladies' Is inch, all silk, changeable twlls five col
ors. new pattern borders these worth $3.50.
marked SIPS.
Ladies' Is inch colored taffetas. with borders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03

miles of territory and extending
through many states, should fall under
the direction and Jurisdiction of the
federal government, instead of being
subject to control of the state govern
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03
Readjustment In
Embroidery Dept.

Corset Cover Embroidery. Csc I'd The
very best thing you could ask for in
this department would be corset cover
ings at low price, because this class of
goods Is very scarce. We offer you
choice of $50 yards of excellent Corset
Cover Embroidery, wide and hand
some patterns, worth 29c, Soc and soc
yard, very special. Csc I'D.
Broken Lots Of Matched EmbrOideries at
Great Neutrality-suspicious. a price.
White Embroidery Robe Patterns-Enough
material for full costume - skirt Just
ready to sew up.
$500 Robes for. ...................3 1888
$3.50 Robes for. ................... 8.48
5000 Robes for. Observation-Disclosures. 793
800 Robes for. Observation-Disclosures. 4.48
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03

well for his wife on the bridge with his
clothing, saying he would at once
drown himself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03
ss:i Dress Goods at Special Bargain Prices

These are stylish up-to-date goods. DO
fabrics for suits, odd skirts and jackets for
Prices and descriptions are as follows:
35c per yard for Suitings that were SOC
per yard-light colors in checks, stripes
and plaids; width SO inches.
soc and soc per yard for Suitings that
were 75c per yard-42-inch light colored
checks, plaids and stripes.
soc per yard for shower-proof Gov
erts that were 75c per yard-42-inch in
tan, olive and navy mixtures.
76c per yard for Suitings and Jacket
cloth that were $1,000 and 54-inch,
light colors, checks and plaids in medium
and light weight.
$I.OO per yd for Suitings and Skirtings
that were $1.25 per yard-56-inch. light
weight and light colored checks, plaids,
and stripes in Panama and serges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03
Now About the Ribbons

did
Well chanc-for
qualities these LstenI This is
will surely
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03

Lot Also yard = Warp printed
ribbons, brocade ribbons. MORE rib
bons, Dresden ribbons, embroidered
ribbons, rich qualities, from S to 9
inches in width. values up to Csc
for 35c yard.
Lot B-23cs yard = Plain and satin
taffetas, moires. French files. warp
prints, gauze, brocades, Dresdens,
soliels and changeables = plenty of
black, white and cream, S and g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03
Black Goods Department

Asha offered
will be
.dpnonau cau;nn 70 uou
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03

dIIQ 114O11Cy saving 70 you
42-inch Wolfe. was Toe. SIC
44-inch Mohair, was 75c-. SOC
42-inch Silk-hnished Merino, was 81 .z5e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-03
Hosiery

The inventory has brought to light number of
lots that we like to dispose of. To do it we
have made such sharp reductions as will clean
them out quickly. and at the same time give you
dependable merchandise at such savings as will
induce you to come again. We mention only a
few of the good things to be had at this depart
ment during this Reorganization Sale.
No. 166O-Ladies' black lace Isle hose, boot
patterns full fashioned. only dozen of Them all
sizes, Csc stocking, to close at 29c pair.
effects, half dollar stockings. in this sale 39c.
or 8 pairs for $l.OO.
No. 705-Ladies' black cotton with half white
sole. full fashioned. two sizes, 81 and 9. quarter
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-26
CONDOR TENNIS CLUB

A m-eting was held 10 ". N. Pattul.
los Office last week whereby the Con-
don Tennis CIub was organized with the
following oiiicers: @. o. Portwood, pres-
ldent; W. n. l'attullo. yice.presldent ;
Goo Parman. secretary and treasurer I;
II. s. Rice. property keeper; Dr. 4 a.
Mann, Geo. wslgel and II. A. Harts-
horn. grounds commitie; 3 d. Brehaut.
tieo Riggs and II. 3. Rice. soIIciting
committe. The motion WAS made aud
and carried that the initiation Zee should
be $3.50 for geatlelnsn and al 80 for Ia.
dies aud thst regular monihiy dues
should be Soc for gentlemen and 26c for
ladies. The old court will he improved
and new court and croquvt arount laid
out. Those who love good. clean sport
should do all they can to help In this en-
terprise.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-26

HRrtshoFn 4 Portwnod are preparing
a'20 page Illustrated booklet descriptive
OF Cundon and Gillian County They
will be sent all over che East, the object
being TO boom the town and county and
induce people to come here,
John jackson has made arrangements
with IA. w. Pauling TO handle drugs
and medicines in connection with his
conf ectionsry aud cigar business. This
being next door tn the pust office will hs
great convenience TO the pnplic. The
drugs are prepared by Mr.. Pauling and
the quality and price will he the same
as thnse bought direct from him, The
stock handled bv Mr.. Jackson will be al.
most entirely new,
W, N. Pattulo returned from Portland
Wednesday.
Mrs. Il, $. Hall and Miss Mata Ander-
son Of Pine Ridge we're in town Wednes-
day.
John Madden had the n;s!artaue to
lose 4s head Of sheep In pile.np on the
jos. Whyte ranch Wednesday afternoon.
A. s. HcIlen was in from his ranch
near Lone Rock Thursday.
]. L. Reynolds, our popular CATTLE
buyer, returned Monday from Trout
Lake, Washington. where he has just
leased for term Of years. 800 acres OF
fine land from Mr.. Kelly and also pur-
chased large band OF cattle from him.
Mr., Reynolds now controls about 1900
acres OF land in that section. Record.
q. E ohsieldt left Thursday for Lone
Rock, Spray and other interior towns
on business trip.
P, Dyer of Ferry Canyon was in town
Thursday.
base ball team is being organized in
Condor and viii probably play the Fos-
ell team on Saturday, May 4th. at Fos-
ell.
]. A. McMorris returned Wednesday
from Lone Rock where he has been for
the past ten days on land survey. MIR.
McMorris ran out three sections and al
though the ground was very rough, this
survey was satisfactory to all concerned.
Few counties have as competent sur
veyor as Mr.. McMorris.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-26
AJAx'


Pias workingvr is plosing Hugh
scntt's homestead.
Oscar simmons ls on deal for the
Walter jackson ranch.
Ches. Pagan and Frank Huriord have
been helping Geo. Crnm put in his
crop.
Mr, Mcintyre IL visiting at Moro.
Burrel Brown has been working At
Mr.. 0sle's 10, some time.
The Globe is better than ever, Sub
scribe.
A number OF Ajaxites we're in Cond on
this week.
Lee Hines 10 hauling hay from Condor,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-26
SCHOOL NOTES.

The program last week was we'll al.
tended. The debate MAS won bs the
negative. Following Is the program ior
this afternoon:
/. Song by the school 2. Address
by J. G. stnrgill 8. Recitation by
Mae Hartshorn. 4 Short talk IRE
formers oi todayl Ray Bunnell. 5. Cur.
rent Events by Tpla KinsIry. 6 Reel.
,Ation by Alice Farnsworth. z. Solo
by q. T. acAttlnr. s. Essay by i.y.
dia Plitsr. o. School paper by veva
Portwood. 10. Short Talk tGrait IN
the United statssl Flank White IL.
Select Recalling by Bessie Dodson. ~.
short talk tResources Of Gillian county
Mattel Richmond ls.vocal Dnet by Be-
s,e Austin snd Bessie hcCarty
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-26

Abnut twenty teachers attended the
institute held 10 Condor Saturday. The
meeting was opened by singing "Ameh-
sa," followed by memory gem by each
teacher present. Mrs. q A. Berry then
opened the discussion on geography.
presenting the subject in a very able
manner She has pickedu up many little
devices which rnah'e her to make this
subject interesting amt Instructive. AZ
ter Mrs Berry's talk the mtjrct was dis
cn-eed ut Iength hy others Tne alter.
noon session MRS opened by J o Stutgili
with discussion oa manual training in
thr pnhlir seh,nls Niles Rannsy then
tonk no the snhjsit u prinay r.aiing
heeisning with the pupil when he en-.
ters the rchnol and ls4kny nntlluing the
FIRST grade work j. =. Jsnt had tbs
cIosing talk on primary arithmetic and
numbers. lie advanced some new idea.
and methods which will doubtless hs
helpful 10 th"se whu ~ese present.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-26

On sunday instsaj oi the regular ser.
vices the Association viii hold mestings
At II 90 A. NJ. and at 2i3o =. NJ. in the
Congregational church and at 800 r.
Al. In the Baptist.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-26
WITH tine, CHURCHES

The Sunday School Association will
hold meetings "a Saturday afternoon
and evening at the Baptist church.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-26

Father Kelly w,il conduct services at
Condor Sunday morning at 10 80.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-26
WOOL SALES lAIES

Following are the official wool sales
dates agreed upon by the Oregon Wool
Growers Association.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-17
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Masonic charms and pins at l.. P. Aus
TINS, "the watch and clock man."
Old gold and silver wanted at re-
hners' prices ia exchange for goods ut
f. Z. Burr's.
Save money by purchasing that tennis
racket now. Big reduction at Ayerill
Music Co.
L. P. Austin sells stone cutters
glasses, all kinds and prices from zoe to
$500 per pair.
Good-paying hammer handle business
for sale. Inquire of M. MI Cook, Barre,
Vt, Tel. 427-2l,
If you want 20 invest in real estate
that will pay IA per cent. inquire of
A. A. Smith, Barre, Vt.
The Perry Real Estate agency IL or
fering an especially good trade ia a
poultry farm near Williamstown. See
advertisement.
Italini, chi desiderano viagiare sui phi
svelto vapore La Provence che Lasia New
York, Sept 10 doyestero assiennrarsi il
contratto da Antonio Giachno, Barre,
VT.
If you dearly love to be iollied, don't
fail to hear Mr. Jolly of Joliet on Jolly
Side Of Life" under the auspices of the
Goddard Athletic association at the Uni
yersalist church, Monday, Aug. 10,
The D. A. Perry real estate agency
are advertising an especially good trade
in farm with large amount OF wood
land within short distance Of Granite
vile. See adv. in for sale column.
For Sale--A 70-acre farm situated
one mile and half from this city. Will
keep IL cows and team. Good house,
comfortable barns Hen house suitable
for 100. hens. An ideal home Price
low. Inquire at once at the ID. A. Perry
Real Estate agency.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-17
CHELSEA.

Mr. and Mrs. a. w. Whitney went last
week to Boston to visit friends and
relatives.
Charles Townsend Of Barre City spent
a portion of last week with his brother,
wv. z. Townsend
George Cook Of Corinth was in town
On business Friday and was accompanied
by his mother and sister.
Miss Lyle Tracy Of Boston came on
Saturday night for a short visit to her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. =. @. Tracy.
Lorin Densmore and bride OF Boston
came last week for a visit to the for
mer's mother, Mrs. Dennis Densmore.
Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Sanborn and
Rollin Morrill, Of Stanford were in town
Friday and called on their many friends
w. IT. Hill returned Saturday evening
from Fair Haven, where he served the
agricultural society at starter at their
races.
Fred A. 0rdway is repairing and max
ing improvements to his residence on
Main street in the way Of shingling and
painting.
Mrs. Charles E. Godfrey went last
week to Shirley, Mass, to visit relatives
and before her return will visit Boston
and several other points,
Mr.. and Mrs, Lewis Ciodette Of Me-
chanicsyille, n. Y, we're guests last week
at Charles Lyons, as were also Fred
Lyons and wife of East Bethel.
Mr.. and Mrs. William w. Wilson Of
Washington were in town Saturday
evening on their way home from Boston,
and were the guests of their son, Stanley
&c. Wilson, at the hotel
Misses Grace and Gertrude Bacon and
their brother Leonard, went on Friday
evening to STAFFORD, where they were
the guests Saturday Of Rev. and MIRA
A. j. Eastman.
Hale K Darling was at home from
Montpelier oyer Sunday, returning to
Montpelier Monday, where he will be
engaged several days longer in the trial
Of the Massucco- Tomasi breach Of prom
Use case.
Eugene a. Prindle Of Barre was in
town with real estate agent ID. A. Perry,
also of Barre, and some parties from
MUM ittENAs AAiAHNs VA AAANAi VIZ W
Vershire to inspect large tract Of land,
in view Of deal
On his return firm Lowell recently,
Henry Clark brought back twenty head
of young Jerseys from the c. l. Hood
farm, to be wintered on Mr.. Hoods farm
here on the West Hill This install
ment makes ninety head Of cattle that
Mr.. Hood has here on the farm to be
wintered.
Norman b. Davenport, who lives on
the Vershire road, has q cane made from
olive wood, 4 native Of Asia, which is
over 100 years old, having been handed
down by father to son from one Bazilla
Davenport, 10 whom the came was pre-
sented from lodge of Masons Of which
he was member Mr. Davenport also
has a aageolct that is also over a cen
fury old and Is in a good state Of preser-
yation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-17
AIfnlfa b ! Wood.

IT Is amusing to see so many east
erners trying to grow alfalfa and
make a failure OF it year after year.
Here we are having time to keep
the plants under subsection 1t is one
Of The worst weeds we fruit growers
have to contend with. 1t viii get start
ed in our orchards in spite of all we
can do, and unless It is chopped out
while young II VIII be almost impossi-
BILE to keep 1t down, and not only this,
but 1t viii increase thousandfold In
one year. have n large peach or
chard, in which two tons Of hay can
be cut to the acre three times, making
six tons to the acre, all because my
place had been leased for three years
When / left this farm there wasn't a
spear of alfalfa in It. Now It cuts all
this hay. Every seed came into the
patch by irrigation water and volun-
teer have as yet noticed no bad
effects from It, and 1t may prove to be
a blessing IN disguise TO the orchard
unless It VIII iniure the trees when it
IS plowed up, as we have to cut It
deep in order 10 KIN the immense
roots. Sweet clover Is another pest we
have TO contend with, but MS it is a
biennial plant 1t IS not so hard to get
rid OF. This latter, under good condl.
lions, grows eight feet high on our
rich soIls.-G. H. Hoover Colorado, In
Rural New Yorker.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-17
The Test.

Jules Dupree, the French artist, who
recently found in Miss Constance Lean.
ing Of Walt, Mont the ideal beauty
whom he had set out to search the world
for, was talking In New York about
America.
Il have been much impressed in
America he said, with the dashing
strength of your baggage handlers, or
baggage smashers, as you justly call
them.
In Washington one day pointed out
to baggage smasher a rather frail
gripsack.
Is that gipsaek strong enough !
said, TO 60 in the baggage carT
I'm see said the man.
He lifted tile grip high above his
head and threw it on the ground with all
his might
That he said, is what she'll get in
Philadelphia
He took it up again and banged it
against the side Of car four or five
times.
"'That is what she'll get in Chicago,
he went out.
"lle tossed it high in the air, and on
its descent jumped on it, breaking the
lock open this time, 80 that the contents
were scattered over the platform.
And that's what she'll get in Sioux
City, he concluded You'd better take
her in the Pullman with you, boss, If
you're going farther than Sioux City,"
indianapolis Star.