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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-28
FROST THIS MORNING
Vegetation on the Bottom Lands Is
Killed.

The mercury dropped to 35 or
three degrees above the freezing point
last night at the weather observatory
on top of the Mulvane building and
near the surface went several degrees
lower causing a frost which later in
the day may be found to be of the
killing variety. The big drop in the
mercury was predicted by the
weather department Friday and did
not come as surprise and many of
the flowers and more tender plants
about the city were projected.
The earliest killing frost in this sec
ton of the country was recorded just
twenty years ago today, the tempera-
ture at Washburn college where the
weather bureau was located at that
time reaching the freezing point. The
frost last night was heavy enough to
nip the tender plants and vines and
it may be that development later in
the day will prove that it was severe
enough to be classed as killing.
The night was cloudless and the
temperature a number of degrees be-
low the point at which it was possible
for frost to occur. The big drop in
the mercury came Saturday night and
was followed by a continuation of the
fall during the early hours of Sunday
morning. All day Sunday pedestrians
hurried back and forth clad in their
winter out garments or huddled about
the stoves in their homes in an at
tempt to overcome the sudden change
in temperature. Today is expected to
end the spell of extreme cold weather
for the forecast indicates fair weather
and warmer.
At o'clock this afternoon the wind
was blowing from the northwest at
the rate of 80 miles an hour and was
cold and biting for the temperature
stood at ST which is a number of
degrees below normal. The minimum
temperature of "a which was reached
early this morning was within two de-
grees Of the lowest temperature ever
recorded in Kansas during the month
of September.
The latest forecast received at the
weather station in Topeka indicates
that cool weather will prevail for a
number Of hours at least, though
there is nothing in sight to indicate
showers or threatening weather. The
following were the temperatures in
1,nralza sinca z o,cInrLc this m nnrtairaac.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-28
TROUBLE FOR RlDDER.
Labor Cnionist Disposed to Criticise
His Rival.

New York, Sept. 2s.-Deferring his
trip to the west until the latter part
of the week, National Chairman
Mack who left here Saturday for Chi
cago returned here today from
Buffalo, where he received word yes
terday morning that his presence was
desired in this city because of de-
velopments in the eastern political
situation. The nature of these de-
velopments was not mace known to-
day by Mr.. Mack, but it is understood
that they have no very great political
significance. 1t is asserted that Her
man Ridder, treasurer of the national
committee will accompany Chairman
Mack to Chicago headquarters at the
end of the week.
Mr.. Ridder said today that when a
committee of the Central Federated
union calls upon him to discuss his
relations with union labor he will
ask that a meeting of the union be
held Sunday and that he be invited to
address the union.
"All that / have to say in addition
at this time, is that all my life 1 have
never employed any but union labor, "
said Mr.. Ridder.
Mr.. Riders statement had refer
ence to the fact that the Central Fed
Grated union had a discussion yester-
day over the discharge of an employe
of Mr.. Riders paper, the Stats
Zeitung. Mr.. Ridder was both criti-
cized and defended in the meeting and
the upshot was the decision to send a
committee to discuss the matter with
Mr.. Ridder
United States Senator Isadore Ray
ner of Maryland, was a visitor at the
Democratic national headquarters to-
day and conferred with Chairman
Mack with reference to speaking
tour though the northern states.
Senator Raynor said:
''We have the strongest hopes OF
being able to carry the state of Mary
land and the party is putting forth
every effort for that purpose. Mr..
Bryan had the largest meeting we
have ever had in our state"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-28

DIR. Berry was born on farm near
Berryton. Canada, but left the farm az
an early age and took up the study OF
medicine, receiving his first degree
from McGilI university in Montreal l.
Canada. in 1888. He came to the
United States in 1887 and located at
De Witte, Nebraska, where he prac-
ticed for four years.
He sold his practice at this point and
moved to Kalispel, Montana, where he
became assistant surgeon of the Great
Northern railroad. Two years later he
resigned from this position and re-
turned to the east to complete his
studies in surgery at the Post Graduate
hospital in Chicago, but abandoned the
study Of surgery for that of conserva-
five medicine, devoting especial atten-
ton to diseases of the nose, mouth
throat stomach and intestines.
After completing his course he spent
two years in the hospitals of Canada
and returned to the United States, To-
eating in Topeka in 1898. where he has
practiced continuously since. DR.. Berry
was we'll known in Topeka and was a
member of a number of lodges and
secret orders, including the Masonic
bodies of the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-28
SCHOOL STRIKE OVER.
Youthful BeIngerents Are Returning
to Books.

The school situation in Topeka
which has been disturbed the last few
days on account of the race hatred
between the white and colored chill
dren is much improved today and it
Is expected that before the week is
over all of the young strikers will be
back in school. Officers from the po-
this morning and all the children who
did not enter the building at the
call of the bell were sent home by the
police There were a number of
children at each of the buildings who
went this morning for the purpose of
getting other children to join the
strikers but the police succeeded in
keeping them separated. At the Lin
coin ward school there were probably
ten of the strikers who marched into
the building with the rest OF the chill
dren and who have been peaceful the
rest of the day. Conditions improved
in the same way at Garfield.
In speaking of the matter Superin-
tendent Whittemore of the city
schools stated:
Things are much more peaceful
this morning and although I have not
been around to all the rooms in the
children have returned We feel
much relieved and hope that it is but
a question of a few days before con-
ditions Will be normal"
The two days intervening between
Friday OF last week and today seem
to have cooled the hatred OF the chill
dren and they are regaining their
senses. Saturday night they formed
into a big group and marched over
the city but the enthusiasm did not
last long. They soon broke up and
went to bed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-28
UP TO OLD TRICKS.
George Aldridge, Attired as Woman.
Attracts Undue Attention.

George Aldridge, photographer at
527 Kansas avenue, was arrested last
night for running through the streets
Of Topeka dressed in woman's clothes.
He was dressed in silks, big yellow wig
and a big black hat and when caught
on Kansas avenue last night he had a
man on each arm and was having the
time of his life.
Aldridge has been arrested for this
same charge a number of times and
although there is not a law against
dressing in woman's clothes in Topeka,
the arrest was made because Afdridge
was causing disturbance on the
streets of Topeka.
At the police station the police saw
they have seen this same character on
the streets for last fifteen years and he
is always dressed the same way and
always has a crowd following him.
Aldridge can talk like a woman and
he has acquired after the fifteen years
of faithful practice, voice that rings
like that of woman. His face is
rather effeminate and he has a grace
full walk. His case is being tried be-
fore Judge Urmy in the police court
this afternoon.
AIdridge used to be in North To-
peka and he gave the police the same
he was quite an attraction on the
street but he did not cause enough
disturbance to need the assistance of
the police. When taken in the city
Jail last night the prisoners all gave
a gasp and they began to brush down
their tangled hair and straighten nm
on their benches. When thev knew
the circumstances they gave a groan of
disgust and laid down on their cots.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-28
SEIZED BY AN OCTOPUS.
n Diver Battles for Life in Hold OF
SunlIen Ship.

San Francisco, Sept. 2S.-Wrapped in
the tentacles of giant devil fish, Mar
TIN Lund. diver employed by the
coast wrecking company, fought for his
lie in the hold of the wrecked steamer
POMONA. which lies in thirty feet of
water in Fort Ross Cove, of the Marion
county coast. Lund arrived in this
city after an experience such as comes
10 few men, and he will enjoy a vaca-
ton before again donning divers dress
The devil fish had evidently entered
me vessels hold during the night, and
i-und was at work some time before he
became aware of its presence A giant
lentacle, four inches in diameter, first
sHpped one leg. Before Lund could
Irsllze what had happened another en-
o,rcled his thigh. The diver began to
Chop frantically at the rubber-like
uonds and at the same time signalled
10 the barge above that he wished to
@.iscehd. Unable to free himself in
Suns' Two tentacles squirmed out of the
neck u MS
The efforts Of the men on the surface
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-28
BIG BANKS UNITE.
United states National and the Com
merce Consolidate at Denver.

Denver. Colo, Sept 2S.-Patrons of
the United States National and the Ma
tional Bank of Commerce received in
their mail today announcement Of the
consolidation of the two banks.
The business will be continued in the
name of the United States National
bank Gordon Jones is president and
w. B. Morrison, cashier of the consoli-
dated bank. President D. H. Dongan,
Of the Bank of Commerce, retires from
active business.
The statements of the two banks at
the close of business September %,
show that the combined deposits are
S5,47439 and the combined resources
81, ,321, 81. The two banks stood highest
among the banks of the city in the
point of reserves, the National Bank of
Commerce having about sixty per cent
and the United States National 50 per
cent of the deposits either in cash in
their vaults or ir deposits in reserve
cities subject to sight exchange.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-28
UNDER SHERMAN LAW.
ID. e. Virtue Attacks the Creamery
Package Company.

Owatonna, Mimi, Sept 2S-A new
move has been made in the fight waged
for three years by D. F. Virtue against
the Creamery Package company OF
Chicago and Minneapolis. Today he in
stituted proceedings in the United
States court asking for triple damages
in the sum of $4S1,714 under section
seven of the Sherman antitrust law.
The complaint is based upon GER
tain alleged contract between the
Creamery Package company and other
creamery supply houses. which it is al
legged means the ultimate absorption
of these concerns by the Creamery
Package company and the formation Of
a combination in restraint of trade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-28
Weather Indications

Chicago. Sept. 2S.-Forecast for Kansas:
Fair tonight and Tuesday. Continued cool
ar. Frost tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-28
DR.. BERRY. DIES.
Topeka Physician Drops Dead
on Golf Links.
He Was OH a Visit to Ontario,
Canada.

London, Ont, Sept. 2S.-J. Albert
Berry, a Topeka doctor who has been
here for his health with his wife's par
ents ali summer, dropped dead at the
golf links Sunday at 9 o'clock in the
morning just after making drive. He
had been in the best of spirits all
morning and as he swung his driver
he laughed. The club had no sooner
hit the ground before he reeled and fell
instantly dead of heart failure. Com
panions summoned a physician but
nothing could be done, as DR.. Berry
was evidently dead before he fell, He
was immensely popular here and
talked of entering the practice of his
calling in this city. His wife is pros
trated and the indications are serious.
No funeral arrangements have yet
been made.
DR.. and Mrs. Berry left Topeka on
the 27th of July for a two months va
cation which they had planned to
spend in Canada among the scenes Oh
Mr.. Berry's early childhood.
Letters have been received from them
from time to time by Topeka acquaint-
ances indicating that they were enjoy
ing their trip and a letter received by
c. L. Short from whom he rented
apartments at 724 Kansas avenue, tod
of their Homecoming about the first OF
october. Apparently DR.. Berry was
enjoying the best of health when he
left Topeka but he claimed that he was
suffering from heart trouble though his
friends laughed at this and believed
that his heart trouble was purely
imaginary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-28

CONTINUED on Page EiEht.)
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6Continued On PAGE Twol
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-10-07
LAND FOR sALE.is

In Iowa, North and South Dakota and
Minnesota. Parties contemplating in
vesting in Iowa, North and South Da-
kota or Minnesota will make no mis-
take in seeing me before going to
look for land, as have gone to con
siderable expense to inform myself
in regard to land as above mentioned,
am here to give this information to
parties interested and guarantee the
advice to be correct. 1 VIII accom-
pany parties to look these lands oy-
er and should they invest; will refund
all travelling expenses. SlWil also
take in mill property or stores, or
any other trade that you havei.I have
In Allamakee county the best bar
gains that ever were given in land,
ranging from $4,000 to $4,000 per
acre. Write Or cal and see these
lands. C. j. WAGNER.
40 wks12 Lansing, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-10-07

ing funds for future use, w. D. HON.
was elected president pro TEN ami
F.. E. Gildner temporary secretary
The managers report was read fd-
the base ball season justS closed, and
1T was found that the treasury COY
tanned s2s.3S net all bills having
been paid In full. B. w. Grems. who
has acted as manager Of the 1898
team, was elected to that position for
rext seaso,. unanimously, and con
scented to accept the work. Mr.. Gre1is
deserves considerable credit in hSv.
ing managed the Manchester base
ball team SO successfully since July,
and the fans will give him united
support for the season of 1909. Dis.
cussions followed, regarding the best
method to pursue in securing monies
to purchase team to play in Man
chester next summer, land several
home talent theatrical productions
or minstrel shows were approved of
SdAfu MdIIin dAu Il. ~ Mann ueAhe
appointed to investigate the advisa
bility of presenting such entertain
ments during the winter for the bass
ball fund. The light opera "Pinna
FORE" is being considered as fetch
ling and desirable musical, and sew
eral enthusiasts are confident tina
minstrel show might easily be pro
duced; show including the lates
vaudeville stunts. and electrical stag
effects. together with choruses ant
solos. 1t is hoped that these enter
the winter season. not only in the in
terests of the base ball association
but for the pleasure of the town PEG
pie.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-10-07
so-Acre Farm for Sole {,

Ii you want to huy good 80 ci4
Improved farm IN this counts. located
within two miles of reilI0ad s'a,icn
we have such farm for gale. The
farm is all under cultivation, las good
dwelling, is we'll fenced, 70 tls with
woven wire, two wells. nav buggy
shed, hen house and Rar.ery. For Il
person who wants to purchase a small
farm, this Ia splendid opportunity
For terms and further information,
apply to BRONSON. CAl.RiS SONS.
2ltf Agents iOf owners.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-10-07

Our early showing Of New Fall Styles should be seen
by every Who appreciates advance knowledge as
to the style tendencies of the season We show great
many attractive models that cannot be duplicated in
price later in the season
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-10-07

! was a great sufferer With piles
for twenty years, DR.. Shallenberger
the Chicago specialist cnred them
without using knife. Ws2te to me
and will tell you all aboaS case
Thomas Markey. BeaHen. la
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-10-07
House for sale.s

A we'll improved residence pro-
perry with two acres ofsland for
sale at a bargain. Two blocks from
Fair Grounds. Inquire ofSisronson,
Carr & sons, Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-10-07
NORGE OF .E,NAL REpoar.

NOTICE OF FINAL REPORT.
In the. district court of Iowa1iin and
for Delaware county, October term A..
ID. 1903 ~ ifI ~
In the matter of the Guardianship of
George Appleby. q person ofy unsound
10 whom it may concern: NAss5.ss1
Notice is herby given that there Is
now on file In the office of tho Clerk
OF said court. the final reportfbf the
undersigned guardian of George Appleby
person of unsound mind. and praying
that he be finally discharged and his
bondsmen released, 7ff'tg.{lf9
You are further notified that the hear
Ing of said report will be brought be-
fore said court at 10 A. NJ on the 18th
day of October 1908. and that unless
objections are made to aldsreport the
same will be approved and said guard
Ian discharged and his bondsmen re-
leased. t.ss}'
LAFAYETTE MATTHEW'S,
Guardian of George Appieby,s a person
Of unsound mind. ,sts,fs
Bronson. Carr &. Sons. Attorneys.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-10-07
SACRIFICE SAFE

= modern cottage. per cent invest,
n.ent annually. Enquire Of this of
flee. Another cottage for rent sit
ueted on Union street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-10-07

EXCURSION TO CHICAGO AND RE-
TURN VIA i. C. R.SR,.
Account Deep Waterway Contention
Chicago, October 7-s.sth.
Rate from Manchester to Chicago
and return $685.. Tickets, on sale
Oct. 5, and 7th. 1908. Limited,to re-
turn until midnight Of Oct. IL, 1908.
H. G. PIERCE. Agt.
OPENS BUTTE LINE OCTOBER 8.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-10-07
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kansas Land. ]. II.

Kansas Land.
HOMESTEAD of 100 acres; level.
smooth and best of soil, adjoining
other land that exchange fcr.sl2.50
to SIS per acre. Will locate you for
5000. Particulars obtained, Lock Box
14s, Tribune, Kas.. q, wks
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-10-07
Bulbous Plants for Sale.

Dubious Plants for Sale.
All kinds of bulbs for winter
plants for sale at the c. 4. Adams
green house: Hyacinthha, lilies, mar
cisses. etc.
c. L. Adams, Manchester,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-10-07
Enr Sale

A good light wagon. Inquire at
the home of Vern Burlington.
The Jewish outlook., 1908-03-27
Fashion Notes

Fashions are changing" says
Grace Margaret Gould. the fashion
editor in the April WOman's Home
Companion. "The new idea cmpha-
sizes the simple, classic forms of dress
Paris is looking to ancient Greece for
her inspiration. Surely the new gowns
are extremely artistic, even though it
will be hard to make them appeal to
the practical, economical American
woman. They are characterized by
graceful, clinging lines, and generally
are one-piece models.
''The princess dress is good illus
tration of the modified Greek effect. 1t
is made of one of the rough silks,
which are so fashionable this season.
and in shade which suggests bronze
as the coloring The gown would also
look well developed in olive silk voile.
In making the costume, the short
wasted bodice is mounted on fitted
guimpe, which may be of filet net or
all-Over lace, dyed to match the color
of the fabric. The bodice is made
with two plaits on the shoulders, back
and front, and it is cut round at the
neck and has large armhole, though
not in the extreme japanese effect.
Rounded revers, which extend over
the guimpe, give a touch of novelty.
They may be in the same shade as
the gown or tint lighter
"The graceful Empire skirt is gored
and extends above the waistline, where
it is also mounted on the guimpe. The
skirt is attached to the lower edge Of
the bodice. Where the joining occurs
a band of the material is applied, or
piping of satin, or an embroidered
band may be used. The skirt has
demi-train and at the back falls in
triple box plait.
ga gown Of this sort made Of soft
black satin would be extremely beauti-
full using cream net for the guimpe
and darning it in dull art shades of
silk floss. -
The Jewish outlook., 1908-03-27

fill his request. But the father chose
Seth, the most piOus amongst them, to
be his messenger. So with his head
strewed with ashes he hastened on till
he reached the Gates of Paradise.
"All Merciful," he implored, pity
my grief and send by hand to my
father, who lies dying, the fruit of the
tree of life, that he may live!'
Then he beheld a radiant vision.
which stood before him: he held no
fruit in his hand, but a branch where
on grew one solitary leaf. "Take
this" said he, ''to thy father, to cheer
his passing hour, for know that not
upon this earth dwelleth eternal life.
And hasten, for his time is but
short. 8"
Hurriedly Seth returned: 81 have
no fruit of the tree of life for thee.
my father, but the angel gave me this
to cheer thee during thy last hours. y
Adam took the branch and rejoiced :;
he inhaled the odour of Paradise, and
his soul became invigorated. my chill
dren," said he, "eternal life is not
upon this earth, but you will follow
me. From this leaf | breathe the air
of Immortality"
So Adam died and his children bur-
led him and mourned for him thirty
days. But Seth neither mOurned nor
wept. He planted the branch from
Paradise OH his fathers grave, and
called it the Branch of Resurrection.
The Jewish outlook., 1908-03-27
The Low Death Rate
Among the Jews

The hardships and prosecutions en-
dured by the Jews are constantly inn
pressed upon us, but in spite of all
these things the records show that
the death rate among them is lower
than among European stocks, gener-
ally speaking, and since length of
days is most fervently to be desired,
the reason for this is practical ques-
tiOn of general interest.
DR.. Siegfried Rosenfeld, who has
made study of the condition of the
Jews in Vienna, has published a
series of papers on the subject in the
Archir fur RdSSen and GeSselSchaftS-
BiolOgie (Berlin).
Do the Jews owe their characteris-
tically low death rate to a race pecul-
iarity, or are they better able to re-
sist disease?
The writer does not think it is a
result of any differences due to liv
ing in accordance with their religious
creed, but believes that the matter of
greatest Importance is the extreme
care the Jews take of their health and
calls especial attention to their care
The Jewish outlook., 1908-03-27
The Death of Adam
FROM THE TALMUD.

The time approached for Adam to
die. "Let all my sons appear before
me-" he said to Eve: 'Let them all
come that l may once more see and
bless them" SO his sons and their chill
dren, and their children's children,
came obedient to his command, and
prayed for his life. "Who amongst
YOU" said Adam, Twill ascend the
Holy Mount? Perhaps he may find
mercy for me; perchance he may be
permitted to bring to me the fruit OF
the tree of life, that I may yet live!'
All his sons arose, anxious to full