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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-21

called up the doctor by telephone and
related affairs and asked what should
be done.
He replied that he was busy, but
would read up on the case and let her
know as soon as possible.
When Mr.. Bowser came home at
night he was followed from the car
by three men who wanted to sell him
chicken farms, but he smiled benevo-
lently and turned them down.
No finding fault with the dinner.
No startling remarks when told that
the cook had given notice.
No observations of any sort when
told that the ice man had sent in his
bill. and that it was a dollar too much
Mr.. Bowser held the cat and read
his newspaper during the evening.
Men called to offer him investments
in strawberry farms, war balloons.
hair dyes and pitchforks that would
pitch a ton of hay over the barn, but
by his orders Mrs. Bowser met them
at the door and kindly replied:
Nothing wanted tonight. thank you"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-21

plant. While those around him were
wishing they had potatoes to throw
at the actors he simply felt sorry for
the whole cast and wished he could
find them jobs in saw mill.
Plenty of propagation but no row
going home. On the steps was a man
who had been waiting for three hours
to sell Mr.. Bowser a soup-ladle that
turned with a crank, like an egg
beaten, but he was gently lifted up and
deposited outside the gate, and his
feelings were not hurt by any hard
words.
Friday-A heavenly calm before
breakfast. A heavenly calm during
the meal. A bland smile on Mr.. Bow
ser's face as he left home He hadn't
got to the corner when Mrs. Bowser
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-21
Vests MinstrelS.

William H. Vests Big Jubilee
Minstrels will be at the Grand on Sun
day, giving performances both in the
afternoon and evening. One of the
features of this entertainment for this
year is the rather renowned singing
comedy Quartette known as THE Bat
tleship Four and consisting of
Messrs. Cantwell, De Forest, Ballet
and Renaud. These singers bear the
reputation, of being the leaders in
their particular line, having appeared
for several seasons past in all the lead
ing vaudeville houses of the larger
eastern cities. They received the
highest endorsement from the lead
ing critics for their most excellent
work in the rendition of popular songs
and whimsical selections which have
placed them in the front ranks of ia
vor.
There are many other interesting
features to the minstrel show, which
has long had the reputation of being
one of the best on the road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-21
BoWsER.s CHANGE.
The Doctor Says 1t Sometimes Hap
pens So.

1t was Sunday evening that Mrs
Bowser observed the change in Mr..
Bowser- He found two clothes-pins in
the back yard, but he did not come in
and charge her with being the most
reckless housekeeper in town and talk
about the PoorhouSe.
He discovered that pane of glass
in one of the bay windows was loose.
but he did not charge her with having
dug out the putty and sold it
He found the tack hammer lying
around with the head off, but he drove
in the handle without word Mrs.
Bowser couldn't make it out and was
worried. ~ -
Monday.=Mr. Bowser got up and
dressed without finding any holes in
his socks or jawing around about his
collar and tie. The breakfast bacon
was fried too hard, but he didn't seem
to notice it. When he came home
in the evening a policeman called and
wanted him to run for mayor at the
next campaign, but Mr.. Bowser firm
ly declined. He further absolutely de-
died jug that the inventor brought
around. He denied to Mrs. Bowser
that he had a headache or had been
attacked by new sort of rheumatism.
He offered to so into Green's and play
poker for q couple of hours, but his
conduct was SO unusual that Mrs.
Bowser made an excuse not to go.
Held the cat on his lap all the evening
and made no remark when a boy
threw stone and hit the front door.
Tuesday.-Mr. Bowser dressed with
out ripping off any buttons or doing
any cussing. He had put one of his
socks in the pocket of his night shirt
on going to bed and had to hunt for
it for ten minutes, but he displayed no
Made no assertions that the world
was cold and unselfish, and that Mrs
Bowser would be glad to collect his
life insurance -~
Cook had got up late, and in her
hurry had mixed the tea and coffee
together, but Mr.. rBowser drank the
compound and never made complaint
During the evening of that day a
man called to sell him a Jersey COW:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-21
Charles B. Hanford, Who Will Be Seen
at the Grand in the Near Future.

pantominie illusions and tricks which
the Hanlons are masters of designing
the new edition will abound. Coco
the funny clown, whose adventures
give "Superba" it's popularity. has q
score of new adventures and this sea-
sons tricks are averred to be more
ingenious than ever. Coco gets mixed
up with the Female Statues, he meets
the kicking mule who Kicks holes in
everybody and everything, he goes to
the hous of a Thousand Candles and
is captured by the bandits, the frisky
baby comes near causing his undoing,
and in the long list of mechanical eff
fects the mammoth engine, the broken
bridge, the duck that lays the giant
egg, the chasm of death and countless
other Hanlon inventions play an i'm
portant part. Everything in the show
is new, ballots, stage-settings, company
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-21
GEORGE SIDNEY
Busy Ivy the Mazunla Man.

his store and hoteI-last season he took
a real recreatioR-no limit was placed
upon his expenditures, and the best
customers and scenic artists were Civ
en- carte blanche, and instructions to
produce the best effects in color and
surroundings. This year. the same rule
has been applied, the result of which
is better seen than described. "Izzy"
will not be alone, for over a half hun
dred clever and merry companions ac-
company him to enliven the affair
with frolic, fun and song. A big beau
ty chorus will also be present and min
gle with others in making Busy Izzy,
the Mazuma Man. an incident of i'm
portance, with all old notions discard
ed and replaced only by the latest and
up-to-date article in fun, ingenuity and
spectacular effects.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-21

but he wouldn't even go around into
the alley to look at her..
Another man called with an inven-
ton to throw cats off the back fence
but his reception was SO chilling that
the cats rejoiced.
Mrs. Bowser said that some furnace
coal must be ordered at once and then
stood by for an outbreak, but none
followed. ~ 4-tSss
'Wednesday.--Mr. Bowser was
awakened half an hour ahead Of his
usual time by a row between two
milkmen. but he did not blame Mrs.
Bowser for it. On the contrary, he
got up and looked out of the window
and really enjoyed the scrap. Some
change had fallen out of his panta-
looms, but he didn't charge Mrs. Bow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-21
Painting the Town."

Everybody will be delighted to ascer-
tain that Charles H. Yale's Painting
the Town." the big, funny, musical
spectacular show is coming to the
Grand on Thursday evening Simply
ask somebody about it and the answer
is sure to be, 1T is the best and the
funniest show 1 ever saw in all my
life Maize King, justly termed the
Queen of Dancers, appears in the 81
900 vaudeville feature act, Utopia or
The Land of The Fancy. A carload
of scenery and electrical effects is car
ried in the Charles H. Yale Amusement
and James FIJI Leonard and Will Hal
liday, the two funny comedians are
still the leading comedians with this
attraction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-21
"The Isle of Spice"

H. H. Frazee's production of "The
Isle of Spice will be presented at the
Grand on Monday evening. The piece
will be produced on the same fine
scale and by practically the same
company as 1t was presented here a
year ago. Those who witnessed the
performance on that occasion Will re-
member II as one of the best musical
shows Of the season. The company
consists of sixty-fiye people and two
car loads of scenery are carried
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-21

=
Saturday.-No trouble with Mr..
Browser before Breakfast.
Not an unkind word at breakfast.
Same blandness. Same beatitude.
At noon the doctor called and heard
the story. When all the symptoms
had been specified he burst Into a
laugh and said to the. fearful Mrs.
Bowser: p
Suffer no more anxiety. This is
what the medical profession terms a
lucid interval. Nearly all hus bands
have them. Bowser viii probably
come home tonight to fling down his
hat in the hall, kick over chair or
two in the sitting room and then go
down to dinner to yell at you and ask
what in blazes you have got corned
beef for when you know that he
wanted roast. mutton
DO you really believe he will doc
tori"
"Of course I do
"Then am so glad-so very, very
i Esa to aie ao1t sure sh 1867. by
T. C. McClure.3
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-21
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

Tonight-Stetson's "Uncle Toms
Cabin"
Sunday-West Minstrels- Matinee
and night.
Monday-''The Isle of Spice"
Christmas-Adelaide Thurston n
1.-THE Girl From Out Yonder.
MISUNDERSTANDING the Town"
Saturday-George Sidney in Busy
Izzy, the Mazuma Man"
Sunday, Dec 29.-Lyman Twins.
At the Majestic.
Vaudeville.
AT the Olympic.
Vaudeville.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-21
Hanlon,s asuperba y

"Superba'' in new dress and with up
to-date specialties and ballets, comes
to the Grand opera house, for one mat
inee and night Saturday, January =.
Always of particular interest to It's
legion of staunch admirers, this sea-
sons edition of "Superba'' promises
more than the usual varied entertain
ment. In those particularly typical
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-21
At Kansas City.

Frank Daniels will be at the Willis
Wood during next week.
Anita. the Singing Girl is the at
traction booked for next week at the
Auditorium.
Checkers will be the presentation
during next week at the Grand
Advanced vaudeville continues at
the Shubert and high class vaudeville
at the Orpheum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-21
Theatrical Gossip
Adelaide Th1Irston.

Adelaide Thurston needs no in
PRODUCTION to local theater-goers, as
sne mas long since made a name for
herseI1, not only on one previous
occasion, but on many and always the
verdict has been that whatever she
undertakes to do, she does with a
completeness that MAKES ner work al
ways to be admired and remembered.
she seems to mould herself into her
various characters. She is not only
content to- portray the part she pre-
sents, but she does even more than
this and always appears as the very
embodiment of naturalness and artis-
TIC temperament Miss Thurston will
appear at the Grand on Christ mas
matinee and night in 1.-The Girl From
Out Yonder."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-21
BUSY Ivy, the Mazuma Man,

That funny little fellow, George Sid
ney is registered on the list of coming
attractions, and will arrive at the
Grand on next Saturday evening. 1t
goes without saying that his numerous
admirers, and many who have not yet
seen MIN to admire, viii be present to
give Busy Izzy, the Mazuma Man."
Mr. Sidney's new vehicle, a sendoff
worthy of all merry people 1t is also
safe to predict that Busy Izzy' will
not hesitate to make the occasion one
long to be remembered as an event in
amusement circles. For several sea-
sons, Busy Izzy has been busy with
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-02-01
Typhoon Swallowed Up Fortune

An incident of the great typhoon
at Hongkong. September Is, according
to the Telegraph of that city: THE
steamship San Cheung, Capt. McGinty,
was lying at her wharf, when the full
force of the typhoon struck her. She
was entirely at the mercy of the
humping junks alongside. Her port
and starboard bows were stove in be
tween the junks, floating beams and
the wharf 1t was not long before
she filled with water and after rolling
about helplessly turned over to port
and then settled down. Immediately
afterward she broke her back and at
1890 p. m. there was but little more
than her funnel and the deckhouse
visible above the water. Capt. Nc
Ginty was on board and stood by till
the last moment, but when she broke
her back and there was nothing fur
Their for him to do he grabbed the
ships papers and with the aid of a
rope and a bamboo he managed to get
ashore, though he returned later for
some other papers which he wished to
secure. The owner was standing on
the wharf near his vessel and when he
saw her turn over and break he was
heard to murmur: Fifty thousand
dollars gone for one hours storm!'
And then he tainted"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-02-01
Bachelor British Officers.

An interesting discussion is going
on in the Indian press on the subject
of the growing disinclination Of young
officers to undertake the responsible.
ties of matrimony, and the controversy
has raised the question as to whether
the married or the bachelor officer is
the better On one side it is urged
that a young married man is keener,
steadier and more reliable than his
less fortunate unmarried comrades,
yet many commanding officers have a
strong objection to their subalterns
marrying, their contention being that
1t detracts from the efficiency of a reg.
iment if many junior officers are mar.
ried
The commanderin-ch in India is
one of those who object to young Off
GERS marrying, and in accordance with
this principle his two aides-de-
camp who are about to enter the
welded state will be obliged to
leave his service. The married
officer does not support the mess,
but his expenses in other ways
are about three times as much
as when he was single The item of
clothes for himself and wife is, it is
urged. more than three times as large
as when he had only to provide for
himself
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-02-01
RUNS A WIND WAGON.
IL Makes 80 Miles an Hour and Blows
the Leaves or the Trees.

A wind wagon is what G.. III. Curtiss
of Hammondsport, N. ". calls a weird
looking vehicle in which he occasional
ly takes a spin.
The frame is of wood and the
wheels are of ordinary bicycle type.
1t is a three-wheeler, steering being
accomplished by the forward wheel.
The motor is a two-cylinder, air.
cooled gasolene of the V type, such as
has been generally used in airship
work, and is placed below the propell-
er shaft and as near TO it as possible.
The engine belts to a driving wheel
on the propeller shaft, which reduces
the revolutions of the propeller to $50
per minute.
This machine" says Mr.. Curtiss in
Popular Mechanics, although of no
commercial value, is thoroughly prac-
tical and will easily run 80 miles per
hour. The propeller is six feet in d.
ameter and has a pitcn Of about 5R
feet
1T is needless to say that the rig
is a great horse scarer, and blows up
q great cloud or dust when passing
along the road, and will even pull the
leaves from the trees where the
branches are low"
The machine complete weighs 800
pounds. There is no patent on the
idea and anyone with his small gaso-
lene motor can build his own craft.
An iceboat can also be driven in the
same manner.
The idea has just been utilized in
France, where Nj. Archdeacon of Arch
eres applied the propeller to a motor
cycle. In his case the propeller was
carried in front, which had the effect
of pulling instead of pushing. The Ell
tire outfit weighs 100 pounds and
made q speed of 491a miles per hour
over short distances
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-02-01
OPPORTUNITY TO
SECURE FINE MAP
A LIMITED NUMBER HICH WE
GAN FURNISH WITH THE
TRUE NORTHERNER

We have secured limited number Of
the Van Buren, county maps recently
published by Mr.. w ii. Goss and while
they last we are offering them and a
years subscription to this paper for the
low price of $3.50. These maps are
printed on cloth backed sheet 42x54
inches and show each township in it's
proper position. Each full township is
rectly delineated, the acreage noted, and
the owners name given. The farm res
licences, schoolhouses, churches, GENE
teries and all other points of like inter-
est are appropriately shown. So also
are all railway lines. highways, lakes, riv-
ers, creeks and marshes. The villages
a. cities all shown intheir proper po-
sition and their names correctly given
on the map so you can tell at glance
the relative position of all points of. in
terest in the county, and how to reach
them by railway or wagon road. The
map is neatly colored by townships and
each township is properly designated by
range and number. The population is
given by townships, according to the
latest state census. The map is we'll
printed, the various names and objects
being clear and distinct, and it is mount
ed on substantial rolls and provided
with rings to hang it up by 1t is thor
oughly made in every particular and is
without doubt the best map of its kind
in existence and should be in every
home and Office in the county. Remem-
Der the supply is limited, so come early
and secure one while they last. This
offer is good to old and new subscribers.
The regular price of the map is 81 80.
Call at the Northerner office and look
the maps over. Att
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-02-01
OnIy Two Continents.

An Englishman, smoking a pipe, sal
in a club-car on'a western train. There
were several travelling men near by
They were discussing themselves and
telling how good they were.
81 suppose" said one, that / have
about as long a trip as anyone in the
business. I go from Boston to San
Francisco twice a year"
oh" said another, 81 can beat that
I cross the continent twice every year
and | take in Canada"
The Englishman listened intently
He was interested. by the way
said one of the drummers to him
what is your business?"
oh" the Englishman replied, my
name is Douglass and l come from
London. l am a travelling man my.
self"
What is your line?"
Carpets"
Have you got much territory"
ooh, not much" the Englishman re.
piled modestly. only North Ameri-
ca and Africa. Exchange.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-02-01
Practical Points.

God Furnishes men not because he
hates them, but because he loves
them. Sin Is far greater evil than
punishment. The flood that destroyed
most of the people was the real saliva
ton of the human race.
Gods covenant and the promised
sign are for to-day.
The ark of Gods salvation is large
enough for all who will enter. The
door is open. Gods invitations are
sent to all.
Men may help build the ark, and
yet not themselves enter into It and
be saved.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-02-01

book that tells all
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hattifon 4 Y When
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-02-01
HeIpinu on His Finish,

you'll find I'm bard to discourage"
said the persistent sutton, melodramat-
ically. Some day I'll make you adj
NIT you love me and then-and not
till them will die happy"
I'll say 1t now" replied the heart
less girl 81 don't mind telling lie
for a good end"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-02-01
Why Suffer With PilesP

Our patrons know that our guaranty
is good, and when we say that we guar
antee DR.. Colwel's Egyptian Pile Cure
to cure any case of piles, you may know
that it will do it. If it fails to satisfy
you, we will pay you back the purchase
price. A. G.. Martin. ly
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also convincing proof that the kidneys
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What To Do.
There is comfort i'll the knowledge so
often expressed that DR.. Kilmer's
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It corrects inability to hold water
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cessity of being compelled to go often
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-02-01

q SedllnentOr set
thing indicatesan
unhealthy con-
dition of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen it is
evidence of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire
to pass it or pain
in the back is
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-02-01
Schedule of Teachers Examinations and
Reading Subjects.


June 30, 81, 1907, "Speech on Cancellation Of
American Colonies. burke.
August 8. 9, 1907, princess. Thompson.
October H. 49, 1907, lode to a Skylark "-Schelley
All at Paw Paw.
EIGHTH GRADE.
May, 1907, Grip Van Wrinkle. Irving.
Office days every Saturday. Office in southwest
corner first floor of court house. Telephone at
Office and residence.
37f Z. A ASELTINE, Co. Com rSchools
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-02-01
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect it
How To Find Out

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours !;
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-18
FOURTEEN MEN CHECKED"
SWEAR THEY DID NOT VOTE
More Testimony Showing Fraud at Democratic
Caucus i'm the Third Ward-Other Persons Voted
egay--"Tim Motley, Board Member and
Friend of Dunn, Figures Prominently in Testi-
mony.

More proof OF fraud was given the board
OF canvassers and registration this fore
noon, when II resumed its hearing on the
recount petition OF Joseph II. Gamer, the
Antl-Dunn candidate for alderman at the
Democratic caucus in Ward 3 last Tues
day night
Up to 1880 O'Clock this afternoon some IL
persons were. either on their own testi-
mony, or that acknowledged by both
sides as unimpeachable. shown not to
have voted at the caucus. though they
were checked as having voted
The name OF Tim" Molloy. friend OF
Dunn, and member of the board OF can
vasers. figured prominently in the testi-
mony.
Two Of the most glarlng instances OF
fraud were the checking OF the names OF
Michael Farley OF Orms street and Will
liam Cain as having voted. Or. Frank J.
Jones OF lA Orms street. testified that
Mr.. Farley was operated on for hernia
at the hospital last Friday and that he
was still there DIR. Jones said n person
who underwent this operation was usual
ly on his back for three or four weeks.
William Cain. though he has two sons.
Wllnam j. cain ana NlcnOlaS j. cain
who were prominent In the Gamer ranks.
was marked as having voted by the Dunn
clerks who controlled the voting lists al
the caucus. Mr.. Cain. senior. once had as
n tenant In his house the clerk OF tho
Fourth district in which he votes Mr.
Cain is n sick man and has barely been
out OF his yard for a year. One OF his
sons swore his father was not at the eau
Gus last Tuesday night.
There were cases OF illegal voting sworn
to and other cases where men who had
the right TO vote at the caucus could not
do so because they had -CaiBer ballots
one OF the witnesses this forenoon was
Col. Thomas II. Donahue. chairman OF the
Democratic city COMMITTEES He said hs
visited the city hall last Tuesday night
and asked MIR Molioy of the board how
the voting had gone up in ward 2. MIR
Molloy told him Il was impossible 10 say
as the ballots were cast folded.
Thomas r. Clark and John Z. Butler