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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-28
A SAD MISSVE.
A DespOndent Wichita Suicied
Leaves a Letter.
Tells His Wife He Will Come
Back and See Her.
COME IN SPIRIT FORM
Was a Detriment to His Home
and His Children.
Killed Himself Because He Felt
1t Was for the Bes'.

Wichita, Kan, May 2s-The Eagle
says:
Despondent over unsatisfactory con-
ditions existing in his home life. Isaac
Williams, AZ years of age, yard fore
man at the Western Planning mills, liv-
ing at 351 North Handley avenue, COM
mitted suicide at the intersection of
the Missouri Pacific and Wichita &
Western railroad tracks in West Wich-
tia, by shooting himself through the
left temple. A 3S calibre Colts revol-
yer was used, death being instantane-
Gus.
The body of Williams was found by
]. d. Colson, foreman, and his crew of
section men employed by the Missouri
Pacific.
The conduct of the man prior to his
taking the step, and a letter found at
the home addressed to his wife, and
other epistles found on his person ad-
dressed to his wife, from an unknown
party in Wyoming. established motive
for his despondency, and the fact that
the step had been premeditated. An in
quest will be held over the body.
Williams was firm believer in spirit
ualisrn, and fully expects to visit this
, world again in spirit form. as is evil
$enced by the following letter which
he left as an explanation of the deed
my Own Dearest Wife:-May God
forgive me for the step I now take
Honey, you do not know the love have
for you. 1t may be. as you say, queer
love. but I love you far too well to live
and drag you down as you say I am
doing. I am not trying to gain one
thing by my actions, and 1 did not
want to be overbearing. You and the
children were all 1 had to live for, and
you are most unhappy, and I do not
care to make you so any longer. AL
ways remember 1 loved you and them
with all my heart. for within the next
few hours I shall have passed on to
either a better or worse world. But ]
will come to you any time you may
wish to converse with me, if my spirit
is allowed to-"
This letter was unsigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-28
The Badge of Honesty

Is on every wrapper of Doctor Pierce1n
Golden Medical Discovery because a full
list of the ingredients composing it is
printed there in plain English. Forty
years of experience has proven its superior
worth as blood purifier and invigorat-
ing tonic for the cure of stomach disorders
and all liver ills. 1t builds up the rum
down system as no other tonic can in
which alcohol is used. The active medic
inal principles of native roots such as
Golden Seal and Queens root, Stone and
Mandrake root, Bloodroot and Black
Cherrybark are extracted and preserved
by the use of chemically pure, triple
refined glyceTine. Send to DR.. r. V. Pierce
at Buffalo, n. Y, for free booklet which
quotes extracts from well-recognized med
zeal authorities such as Drs. BarthoIow,
King. ScuddeT, Coe, Ellingwood and .
host OF others, showing that these roots
can be 3sPended upon for their curative
action ID all weak states of the stomach
accompanied by indigestion or dyspepsia
rs well S i9All bilious or liver complaints
and in hIwasting diseases where there
Is losS6ffesh and gradual running down
OF tRestrength and system.
The Golden Medical Discovery makes
rich, pure blood and so invigorates and
regulates the Stomach, liver and bQYels,
and through them. the whole system.
Thus al skin affections, blotches, pimples
and eruptions as well as scrofulous swell
lings and old open running sores or ulcers
are cured and healed. In treating old
running sores, or ulcers, it is well to in
sure their healing to apply to them DR..
Pierce's All-Healing Salve. Hyour drug
gist don't happen to have this Salve in
stock, send fifty-four cents in postage
stamps to DIR. r. ". Pierce, Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute, Buffalo. N. Y, and
q large box of the VAIL Healing Salve
will reach you by return post.
You can't afford to accept a secret nos
trum as substitute for this nom alcoholic
even though the urgent dealer may
thereby make q little bigger profit.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar-coated, tiny granules, easy to teks
IS candy. 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-28
LEAVENWORTH MINES TO START.
The Carr and Home Riverside Com
panieS to Employ 900 Men.

Leavenworth. Kan, May 2S.-The
miners strike is at an end. The Carr
Coal Mining company will open prob
ably on Friday and the Home-R River
side company will resume operations
in its mines on Monday. The manage
ment of both companies have express
ed the intention Of putting a full force
to work and by the end of the week it
is probable that all of the 900 miners
Of Leavenworth and vicinity will again
be employed. The working agreement
between the miners and operators is
practically the same in the most of its
terms as the contract that expired in
April.
while we shall resume full opera
ton of the mine,' said Ed Carroll of
the Carr company last night, 1.-The coal
business is dull now and when the
time comes that we have no work for
the miners they will have to lay off. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-28
TEMPORARY CLOSING.
Several Departments in Local SHOPS
shut Down for Few Days.

Tn accordance with the prevailing
customs of this time of year. the santa
Fe shops viii lbe partially closed for
the remainder of the week. This,
however, will mean but about two days
loss of time for the shopmen as many
of the men are not working Saluruays ?.
The Temporary closing will affect
about a thousand men in the black
smith. machine, boiler. coach and
wheel shops. The apprentices in these
departments will receive their lnstruc-
ton despite the closing. reduction
Shons was ordered until June II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-28

struction of the sewer system in We'll
Hngton, and has been working a large
force of men. 1t is charged that he
has been working the men nine hours
a day. The law prohibits more than
eight hours day of labor on public
works. Ely is charged with violating
the law on three counts, and three
men are mentioned as having been
working for Mr.. Eby over eight hours
a day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-28
WHERE IS VIM. CARPENTER?
Superintendent of Cherokee Water.
works Has Disappeared.

Cherokee. May 28.-Wm. Carpenter,
superintendent of the Cherokee city
waterworks plant has been missing for
over two weeks, and no trace of him
can be found. At first it was thought
he might have met with foul play, but
now the conclusion is, since it has been
discovered that he was heavily in debt,
that he found he was unable to meet
his obligations and left of his own ac-
count.
Carpenter was married only short
time ago to Cherokee girl, and she
is left without means of support. She
has heard nothing from him since his
disappearance over two weeks ago
He figured year ago in the divorce
court, securing a divorce from his first
wife, who now lives in Pittsburg. AS
soon as the legal limit expired he re-
married. the marriage being something
of a surprise to all
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-28
ON FULL TIME.
shops of Gulf Lines at Cleburne Doing
Biz Business.

Cleburne, Tex, May 2S.-lt IS a mat
for that looks encouraging to Cleburne
to note the big Santa Fe shops have
been running on full time all during
the month. and the Saturday shutdown
inaugurated by the company at the
beginning of the financial furry mas
MANY men now at work in the shops
as was previous to the depression.
which with the full time orders now
in force, indicate that business is pick
ing up and getting back to normal.
It is also worthy Of note tnat the pas
seneer traffic is also increasing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-28
Gas Officers Inspecting Line.

lola. Kan, May 2S.-J. c. Mcdowell
of Pittsburg, Pa, Walter and Beauvios
Clark of Philadelphia, Pa, and Rollins
Morris, all Kansas Natural Gas COM
pany officials, passed through lola on
an inspection tour of their pipe line
from Kansas City to points in Okla
homa. The men started from Kansas
City day before yesterday. They are
making their trips with an automobile
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-28
SHARON SPRINGS VOTES BONDS
Will Assist Union Pacifs to Locate
Division There.

yesterday voted bonds to assist the
Union Pacific railroad in locating it's
division point there and it is asserted
that the construction of the round
house and shops will begin Immediate
ly. Officials of the road state that this
will make Topeka a division point and
Salina will be made a passenger as
well as a freight division. A gravity
water supply has been secured at
Sharon Springs, the best supply on the
entire system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-28
WAGON RAN OVER A BOY.
Harry Lewis. Aged Z, Seriously Injured
at Council Grove.

Council Grove, May 2S.-Harry Lewis.
the 7-year-old son of Mrs. Minnie
Lewis Of Denver, Colo, who with her
mother and sister is visiting c. J. Dill
lon of this place met with a painful
accident yesterday which may prove
serious.
Mr.. Dillon was hauling rock from the
field to the house and the boy came out
and climbed on the wagon and in cross
ing some rough ground fell between
the wheels and was run over, dislocat-
ing his hip and hurting him internal
ly. The doctors set his hip and think
he will recover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-28
VIOLATES THE LABOR LAW.
A Wellington Contractor Charged With
working Men Nine Hours.

Wellington. Kan. May 2S.-In-
formation charging E. M. Eby of the
Municipal charging E. M. Eby of the
violating the state labor laws has been
fled by County Attorney Herrick in
the district court. The Information is
sworn to by Owen Doyle, assistant
state labor commissioner.
Mr. Eby has charge of the con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-28

pure. The mineral which was found
when tested burned almost as we'll as
the pure sulphur sold at the drug
store. The sulphur was found at d
depth of 300 feet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-28
stratum of Sulphur Pierced

lola, Kan, May 28.-The drillers
who are working at the deep we'll an
nounceu tooay that they had pierced
five foot stratum of sulphur. which
is believed to be at least 80 per cent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-28

More proof that Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound re-
stores women to normal health.
Mrs. Matte Copenhaver, of 315 So.
21st ST., Parsons, Kans., writes:
"For two years suffered from the
worst forms of feminine ills, until twas
almost driven frantic. Nothing but NOR
phine would relieve me. Lydia E. Pink
hams vegeta BILE Compound brought me
health and happiness, and made me q
well woman. Every sick woman should
benefit by my experience.
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
For thirty years Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
disbursements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton. fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ornervous prostratlon.
Why don't you try it 2
Don't hesitate to write to Mrs.
Pfnkham If there Is anything
about your sickness You do not
understand. She viii treat your
observation-disclosures and advise you
free. No woman ever regretted
writing her, and because of her
vast experience she has helpe0
thousands. Address Lynn, y ass.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-28

What is heredity?
Blaming it on the monkey. Judge.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17
WILL GIVE entertainment
FOR BETHLEHEM INSTITUTE
Preparations Are Being Made to Help
the Worthy Cause Espoused by
Rev. Dana Bartlett In Aid
of Needy People

An elaborate entertainment and social
will be given Tuesday night for the
benefit of the Bartlett Bethlehem in
stitute in Symphony hall, 2S2 South Hill
street, by the Los Angeles Fellowship.
The efficiency and value of Mr.. Bart
let's work is we'll known to all citizens
of this city, but lately his work among
the unemployed and unfortunate has
been greatly handicapped by lack of
sufficient financial support, and this Will
be a good opportunity for persons to
help along a worthy cause and at the
same time spend a thoroughly profit
able and enjoyable evening.
There will be a splendid dramatic
and musical program on the stage from
o. m. until $3.50, in which there will be
vocal and violin selections by persons
of exceptional talent, roaring comical
farce by the True Blue Boys club, a
reading by Louis Campbell and selec-
tions on the piano by Josef Riccard,
who probably has as brilliant future
ahead of him as any pianist in Los
Angeles. This young man Is the fore
most of all of Herr Becher's pupils.
This program will be followed by
dancing, with excellent music, for those
who care to participate. and for those
who do not, card tables will be pro-
vided in adjoining Music hall. Refresh
ments will be served.
The public is cordially invited.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17
PLAN ENTERTAINMENTS FOR
PEOPLE OF LIMITED MEANS

Under the auspices of the social
service department of the Los Angeles
Protestant Episcopal City MISSION So
cietv a series of concerts are being
given by St. Marks Musical and Lit
erary club at st. Marks auditorium,
corner Towne avenue ana seventh
street THE admission to these concerts
is 10 cents, or a season ticket OF six
events for 80 cents.
It Is the endeavor OF the society 70
give the best music and readings at q
nominal cost that the people OF that
section of the city may attend first
class entertainments
given last Thursday night, when the
following took part: Mrs. Jessie b.
Small, Mrs. e. w. Freeman, Miss M.
Gertrude Hards and Thomas III. Fill
more. The Cecilian quartet also took
part, composed of Mrs. F. r. Seitshaus,
Miss Ada G. Richards. Miss Grace FL
lott and Miss Carrie F. Tallman. Ed
ward c. Hopkins, who is we'll known
organist, had charge of the series
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17
CHANGES
MAY SOON BE MADE
Act of Electric Railway in Procuring
Long Lease Of Line to Beach
Is of Great Import
ance

Many important changes are expected
as the result of the Los Angeles-Pacific
Electric railway procuring lease for
ninety-nine years on the Santa Monica
line of the Southern Pacific from the
ward limits to the famous long wharf.
This gives the electric line the con-
troll of all the freight and passenger
business to the country northwest OF
Los Angeles and to all of the west
beaches excepting Redondo.
The results will be the following
changes: A shorter line to Santa Mon
lea than via Sherman, making the time
the same as to Venice; the acquiring
of the long wharf; the acquiring OF
Santa Monica canyon, to be made into
picnic grounds and probably the erec-
ton of a tourist hotel there.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17

With fashions more and more in
clining toward sheer and supple effects
the fancy of the designer is allowed to
run riot and some very delightful mod
els for frocks and waists are the re-
suit. The waist shown merits atten-
ton for its grace as we'll as its oddly.
The full portions are shirred on the
shoulders and at the waist line and
are gathered down the front edges,
over which the trimming bands are
crossed in charming effect, while the
wide armhole adds a popular touch to
the whole. The vest of tucked chiffon
and the long shirred sleeves add APP
preciably to the pleasing result. Any
of the new soft silks would make up
attractively by this mode, or chiffon
cloth, crepe de chine, wolfe or embroi-
dered muslin would be suitable, yards
% inches wide being needed for the
medium size.
6o9O-6 sizes, 80 to AZ inches bust
measure. The price of this pattern is
10 cents.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17
Goes to Arrowhead

Goes to Arrowhead
A. H. Busch leaves today for a short
stay at Arrowhead Springs.
Drivers Fined
The seven drivers of bread wagons
who were tried before Justice Chambers
on Friday on charges of failing to
keep foodstuffs covered were fined SIC
each. All plead guilty.
VIII Speak on "Proflt"
At the meeting Of the Gideon band
this afternoon at 8 o'clock in the par
lor of the Angelus hotel, William L.
Oge will speak on Profit" All bust
ness men are invited.
Kentucky Society Meets
The Kentucky society will meet Mon
day evening at o'clock at the resi-
dence of r. G.. Doyle, 324 West Adams
street All Kentuckians are cordially
invited to attend. A good time is ex-
pected.
Vegetarian Arrested
J. A. Putte, a vegetarian and a re-
former, was taken to the city Jail yes
terday on a charge of insanity. 1t is
said he has been writing letters to
Mayor Harper and President Roose-
welt advocating various reforms and
trying to obtain their aid in abolishing
meat as an article of food.
Demonstrate Irish Lace
Rev. Michael O'Flanagan of Lough-
lynn, County Roscommon, Ireland, is
visiting Los Angeles, accompanied by
three young women lace makers of
Ireland. These young women are CIV
ing demonstrations of the Irish lace in
dustry. Father O'Flanagan will adj
dress the Ancient Order of Hibernians
on the evening of May Fl.
Society Reports Much Work
The report of the Children's Home
society, which has recently been COM
pleted, shows a large work being done
by that society in placing dependent
orphans in good homes instead of keep
ing them in dependency. During the
year 1859 children have been cared for,
including one japanese. 1856 Americans,
four negroes and eight Mexicans.
Ceases Sale of Liquors
Prosecuting Attorney Woolwine has
received q communication from the
Sans Gene club, 2301s South Spring
street, a musical organization of some
500 members, to the effect that in the
future 1t will discontinue the sale
of alcoholic beverages. This action
was taken as a result of Mr.. Wool
wines determination to suppress the
sale of liquor in the city of Los An
geles except in the case of those pro-
vided with a retail liquor license.
To Debate Suffrage Question
At Howell hall, S14 South Main street
this evening, a joint debate will be
held on the question of woman suf-
frage. The question will be discussed
from the Socialist standpoint, Mrs. Ag-
mes H. Downing speaking for and Will
liam II. Newerf against. Mrs. Down.
ing is an attorney at law who former
ly practiced in Minnesota. Mrs. Mary
e. Garbutt, well-known suffragist and
Socialist, will preside. No charge for
admission will be made.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17
ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE
FOR w. C. r. u. CONVENTION

The program has been issued for the
twenty-sixth annual convention of tho
Woman's Christian Temperance union
of Southern California to be held at
Santa Ana May 10 to o.
Interesting sessions have been ar
ranged for the four days and reports
will be made from the various unions.
plans will also be made for the further
ance of the work in this part of the
country.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17
Geo. J. Birkel Company
Stenway Ceclian Victor Dealers
345-347 South Spring Street
WILL DELIVER IMPORTANT
STEREoPTicoN LECTURE

Marshall D. Taylor, who has resided
in Assam and the Dooars for fourteen
years. is announced to speak in the
First Unitarian church Thursday even
ing under the auspices of the Charming
club. The lecture is to be illustrated.
Mr.. Taylor will appear in the native
costume of Bhutan
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17
BAND CONCERT
EastIake Park

Program of Moores Fidelia band at Eastlake
park today:
March.
Waltz, 'Amoureuse." (Berger).
Duet for two comets. selected. Messrs. HID
ing and Coloneus.
TRINITY" sacred intermezzo (TobanD.
"Thelma," (Johnson).
Overture, isabella" (Suppe).
Gavotte "St. Cecile," CrobanD.
Selection, Aida" VerdD.
IA Fox Hunt" descriptive (Cameron).
Einoe.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Clark's optical parlors have removed
to 204 South Broadway, near Second.
$3.50 to So eyeglasses and spectacles
at only $1.50. We will save you 80 to
80 per cent on optical goods. Scien-
tific examination; satisfaction guaran-
teed; consultation free. Clark's Opti-
cal Parlors; new location, 2O4 South
Broadway.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17

MacDonald's College of Beauty Gull
ture. 204 Mercantile place, corner of
Spring street, announce the opening of
their graduating department where
students can earn wages while learn
ing. Our college is now the largest and
most complete of it's kind in the world,
Free hairdressing and manicuring.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17

Principal w. H. Housh of the high
school will spend summer vacation with
party touring British isles and
Europe. A few more desirable parties
may join the party If application is
high school.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17

Henry j. l. .amer forms an adult be-
ginning class Monday. May 20. Refer
ences required.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17

The Marlborough School will be
closed on Monday on account of the
death of Judge Enoch knight.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17
THE CITY

strangers are invited to visit the exhibits
of California products at tho Chamber OF
Commerce building, on Broadway, betwe7n
First and Second streets. VIII, 70 free infor-
nation will be given all subjects pertain
ing to this st .tion.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17

Save sickness ana stomach trouble By
drinking the best spring water The Glen
Rock Water company will supply you.
Phones Ci456, East 437. Prices right.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17

The Herald will pay 80 in cash to amp
ons furnishing evidence that will lead TO
the arrest and conviction of any person
caught stealing copies Of The Herald from
the premises of our patrons
THE HERALD.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17

Why shouldn't THIS be one
of the days when there is a
want ad. for YOU" in the paper?
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17

Ladies, At the face. Hats half price
ground-ioor stores ask. Hats cleaned,
reshaped. Madam bosch. 321 s. Hill.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17

visit Ship Hotel. Venice
Cuisine unexcelled; orchestra direction Miss
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17

The Marlborough School will be
closed on Monday on account of the
death of Judge Enoch Knight.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17

Dr. Gabler moved to GIL, 612, 613. GA
Lankershim bldg. A3267.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17

The Kentucky society will meet Mon
day evening at o'clock at the resi-
dence of R. G. Doyle, 324 West Adams
street. All Kentuckians are cordially
invited to attend. A good time is ex.
pected.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17

buy Stenway anywhere in Southern California
Arizona buy from sole representatives for
locality Prices $575 $3.50 Gands Vertegands
ghexac with bare cost of freight and handling
added.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17
Lemon SqueeZer
Ice Chests

Mineral wool lined,
brown enamel finish.
Just right for apart
ment use.