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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-23

bull. president of the Colorado &
Southern Railway company, who has
returned from a five weeks trip
through the west and southwest, is
optimistic over the crop prospects in
the roads territory, particularly in
Texas. Mr.. Trumbull said that, gen.
orally speaking. the lines in the west
which ran through agricultural dis
tricts were doing well. and In some
cases local business was actually show
ing increases over last year. He re-
marked, however, that this gain was
offset and probably would be for some
time by losses on manufactured prod
uctS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-23
The Episcopals Elect.

Winfield, Kan. May 23.-At the state
Episcopal convention held here Arthur
S. Freeze of Coffeyville. was elected
secretary of the diocese for a year. D.
w. Nelifs of Topeka treasurer, and
Samuel Davidson of Topeka, registrar.
The standing committee elected were
j. P. De B. Kay. dean of the cathedral,
Scrammon; r. c. Talbot of Topeka !;
Rev. L. E. Baxter of Lawrence; Rev.
F. c. White, Atchison; George A. Rock
well, Junction City, and o. B. Hard
castle, Emporia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-23
NEEDS MORE BUILDINGS.
Eskridge Is Pushing Up Several But
There Is q Cry for More.

Eskridge, May 23.-While Eskridge
has some use for the Topeka trolley
line, its greatest need now is more
residences and business rooms d.
Worden, w. H. Earl and w. H. Melrose
are each erecting large brick business
houses on Main street. DIR. c. W.
Walker is building handsome modern
residence near the new bank and post
office building, and half a dozen houses
are contracted for quick building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-23
Ewing Herbert at Mcpherson.

Mcpherson. Kan, May Elaboration
day, May 80. will come on Saturday
this year and in preparation for it's
observance a programme is being
completed by the Grand Army of the
Republic and the W. r. C.
Ewing Herbert of the Hiawatha
World, one of the most brilliant
young men of the state, has promised
to deliver the address of the day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-23
Killed by a Train

Atchison, May 23.-Jacob Rupkstool,
about As years of age, a farm hand, was
found dead by the Central Branch rail-
road track six miles west of here, hav-
ing been struck by a train some time
last night. He was struck with such
force that his body broke the tie it was
thrown against
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-23
The Bidder Hearing June IN.

Greensburg, Kan, May 23.-Bitler,
the man accused of the murder of Mrs.
Rosenberger of Belvidere, has been
brought from Hutchinson, to have the
date set for his preliminary hearing,
and it was fixed for June 10. Feeling
has run very high since the funeral
last Tuesday. Sheriff Stephenson took
Bitter away in an automobile last even
ing to prevent any possible outbreak.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-23
TO HELP THE NEEDY.
A Woman Gives Money to the College
of Physicians.

New York, May 23.-As a memorial
to her husband, Mrs. Ray Matshak has
given the money to equip a department
of Acknowledgement at the Wander
bilt clinic of the College of Physicians
and SURGEONS of this city. The trus-
tees of the clinic have accepted the gift
gratefully. So Columbia will be the
first university in the United States to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-23
New Kansas Postmasters.

Washington. May 23.-The senate has
confirmed the appointment of Fred
Bartlett to be postmaster at Baxter
Springs. Kan The postmaster general
appointed William w. Mckee, post
master at Bellefont, Ford county, Kan.
to succeed w. c. Frank, resigned. He
also named William Wilson for the Of
fee at Haskell, Anderson county, in the
place of E. G. Dudley. resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-23
Rings Stolen while She SIenr

Concordia. Kan, May pa peculiar
robbery was reported to the police by
Miss Celia Mooney, a telephone oper-
ator. While sleeping near an open
window two valuable diamond rings
were taken from her hand without her
being awakened.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-23
A MILE OF IDLE ENGINES.
Photographed by New York Central
for Commerce Commission.

Elkhart, Ind. May 23.-One mile of
idle railroad engines was photo
graphed in the yards of the New York
Central lines here yesterday by order
of the company. The locomotives
numbered 120. and represent a cost of
nearly $1,000,000. 1t is understood
that the company proposes to exhibit
the photographs in connection with
the arguments before the interstate
commerce commission, and in the con-
ference with the Merchants associa>
ton and other organizations that are
making fight for reduced rates.
A company has been organized at
Vincennes Ind. to manufacture auto
mobile fire trucks and engines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-23

COLO. SOUTHERN'S PROSPECTS.
President TrumbuiI Sees Bright Out
look in Western Conditions
New York, May 23.-Frank Trum-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-23

For saIe by all erocers
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-24
CABINET
OF President Roosevelt Will
Make Campaign Speech
es Next Week.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Oct. a.
President Roosevelt's entire cabinet
will be on the stump in the whtrlwind
next week. This decision was reach
ed at cabinet meeting yesterday af-
ternoon.
Secretary of state Root will speak
at Cincinnati Wednesday night, at
Toledo Thursday night and at Dur
lands academy Saturday night in
New York.
Postmaster General Myer Will hur-
ry to Ohio spanking at PauldinG Mon
day night and at Sandusk Tuesday
night He will return east and speak
at Bellafre on the 29th and at Tren-
ton. N. j.. on the 3Oth. concluding
his work with a speech at his home
town of Cambridge, Mass, the night
before the election
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf will
go into West Virginia. He will speak
at Charleston on next Friday night
and may attend a monster meeting
which is being arranged at Wheeling.
Secretary of War Wright will speak
at Baltimore some time next week,
and Secretary Cortelyou will speak in
New York City next Thursday night.
Attorney General Bonaparte and
Secretaries GARFIELD. Wilson and
Strauss who have already made a
number of sDeeches will continue
their work next week
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-24

hG Gas. made some splendid biscuits-aold
Medal Flour. BETTY.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-24
HOTEL MANAGER DECAN1Ps.

]. E. El5tn, who has been manager
of the Washington hotel, Berkeley
Springs, for the past two years. de-
parted mysteriously leaving numer-
Gus debts, including several hundred
dollars for supplies and as much
more representing money borrowed
from individuals. The Washington
Hotel Company has sworn out a dis
tress warrant against Ekin for
$1,596 for rent due to October 1,
and as a result the bar has been
closed. C. w. BiseT was put in
charge of the hotel until arrange
ments can be made for a sale.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-24
PERSONAL

Rupert y. Koblegard2is here from
his Florida home for a Two weeks
VISIT.
Mr.. and Mrs j. c. West. of Park
ersburg, are visitors in the city.
wylie Irwin, of Wheeling. Is city
visitor.
NJ. B. Summers. of West Union.
was visitor in the city Saturday.
Anthony Bowen has returned to
Fairmonc.
Laco Young was here Saturday
from Lost Creek.
James Bumgardner, of Salem. spent
Q. G Clark. of Parkersburg. is in
the city.
Cashier oscar c. wilt, OF salem.
spent last night in the city
Mr. and Mrs ]. A. Huling are here
from st. Mary's.
X c. R. Powell was here last night
from Salem.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Colfax Pew, of
Sunern, N. Y. are here the guests OF
his father, Jasper Pew. wife and
daughters and other relatives. They
will remain a week.
Mrs. George p. .LeatheCbury went
to baltimore Friday night to make
relatives and friends visit.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-24
PoUREN's CASE STILL HANGS

NEW YORK. Oct. 24-Jan Jnnofr
Pourcn was ovcrjoyed when toll that
Secretary Root had refused a demand
of the Russian ambassador for n war
rant for his eXtraditio~ Pourcn's
case has beer hanging fire for year.
Russian has been very anxious to get
him. charging him with many crimes.
The action of the ambassador indi-
Gates that Russia fears Pouren will
finally succeed in beating he pro-
ceedings to send him back.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-24
PEOPLES FINEO
BY Justice David for Killing
Five Partridges Out
of Season.

Mack Peoples was found guilty and
d. b. AumilIer and a. p. Lauthrey
acquitted before Justice James y. Da-
vid at trial Saturday afternoon of
the charge of killing five quail or
Virginia partridEes near Lost Greek
October %. and Peoples was fined $25
and costs. The complaint was made
by L. G. Grille, secretary of the West
Virginia Fish and Game Protective
association. and the killing was done
out o. season.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-24

samuel Gain was here Saturday
from Salem.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-24
AFrER MURDERERs.

INDIANA, Pa, Oct. 24-Troop d.
of the State Constabulary and three
bloodhounds are on the trail of Joe
Veltre and Bruno Carbon. recently
convicted of the murder of Robert
Tozier. blind soldier. after robbing
him. The murderers were aided in
their escape by woman relative who
was n prisoner inside the Jail. They
escaped by cutting a hole in the cell
ing of their cell.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-24
suFFRAGErrEs GO TO JAIL.

LONDON. Oct. 24-Seventeen Of
the woman suTfragettes who were ar
rested on October Is during the
'storming" OF the House of Com
mons on charges OF disorderly con-
Duct have been sentenced in the Bow
street police court to terms of impris-
onment varying from three weeks to
three months.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-24
CONSUL KILLS
Himself on a German Rail
road Train by Shoot
ing Himself.

BERLIN, Oct. 24-SiIas C. McFar-
land, aof Iowa. counsel general at
large for the European district, shot
himself on railroad train today,
coming from Hamburg to Berlin. and
died almost instantly. Mcfarland
was appointed in June this year.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-24
HEAD CUT OFF.

OAKLAND, Md. Oct. 24-An ItaI-
ian was killed by the accommodation
train at No. So cut. west of Oakland.
by putting his head out of the camp
car and the engine hitting I'm.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-24

Mrs. Edward r. Smith. of Wash
ington. Pa, is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Thalimer, OF
Broad Oaks.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-12
CAUGHT WOMAN
IN HIS SEARCH
FOR A BURGLAR
GrocerRockefeller Dashed Up
stairs With Policeman When
Alarm Sounded in Flat.
MRS. HOLLEY AT DOOR.
She Explained That She Mis-
took 1t for Her OWL
F Court Discharged Her.
MRS. HOLLEY AT DOOR,

Noah Rockefeller-not related to tho
Standard Oil nagnate--has small
grocery store at No. $50 East Fifty
sixth street Last night at O'Clock he
was weighing out some crackers for a
neighbor when his burglar alarm two
feet away rang loudly, Twice before
his fiat overhead had boon entered. but
each time his trusty device had warned
him in time to battle with the intrudors
or Brighten them off. He lost no t,no.
Policeman Ccmerfp-d. of the East
Fifty-flrst street station. was passing
Rockefeller was greatly excited and
hatless.
Here. policeman. ccmc with me" he
shouted "They're at /; again. This Is
the third time in month 81
burglars
On the Burglar Hunt.
Rockefeller got ia behind the form Of
Comerford. The policeman drew his
gun and pointed it straight ahead. The
grpceryman carried a stout s;scR Up
the flight Of stairs they slipped. Rookie
Teller trembling with raEe. His fiat is
just above his store. Tho alarm is 50
arranged that bell rings in the store
when any of the Rookie olleT fat doors
open.
AS the burglar hunters reached tn,
first flight smllng-taCcd woman
emerged from the fiat, lowing apologies
and rema rking that she had gone into
the wrong apartment. hers being Tho
one Just above. Rockefeller rushed int
his kitchen, saw a window open auo
then dashed back 10 where the woman
was explaining to the officer how she
entered the apartment.
shes robber, | say" cried tn,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-12
Smul Size ANminster Ru0s
BAN Room Rugs
Kashmir Rugs

Heays grade OF reversible lloor
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-12

Overcoats are in all
the new fancy gravs
and browns as we'll
a s b lack S a II d
|oXfords.
{ wool tabrlcS-in the
&c, brown and grays,
this by lot.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-12

grocer. "She wanted to clean me out,
Look at the window. She came down
the ire-escape from her nat, came i'm
through my window, knocked the cur
tain down and opened the door to get
out safely, when she heard the alarm. ="
lie demanded her arrest. and so Sc
verely arraigned the frightened woman
that 1t was necessary for Comerford to
lend her support. She said her name
was Mrs Julia Hollev, and lived Just
above the grocer with her daughter and
children of new tenant in the hall
way. talking with them half an hour,
and temporarily forgetting that she
was on iioor below her own.
Door Open, She Says.
She said Rockefeller's door was open
She stepped inside, thinking If was
her own door Just above, to get a match
to light the dark hallway for the new
Corners children. AS she did so the
take she turned to come out. Rookie
Teller and the policeman confronted
her.
Mrs. lIolley was locked up two hours
willie her husband sought ball To-day
Magistrate kernoChan discharged her
after Rockefeller had insisted that his
door was locked ana that Mrs. Holley
came down the nre-escape and opened
his Kitchen window
II believe this woman Ar1r a mis-.
take, as she says deCltHed me court
Il. for one. don't believe woman
folty YEATS old would climb down nre-
escape aud rob a nat. ant believe
Il She's discharged.
Mrs Holl'y low thr'tt-ns hocEe'
feliur with assault, say,r- Mt the Of
ficcy's presence did aoI prevent her
from reccivinC hard blows from thr
irate EiHcervmgn.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-06-11
FOR THE FARMERS
A Successful Institute Is Held
In Sank Centre
AT THE OPERA HOUSE
Interesting And instructive Addresses
Are Delivered By Those Com
petent to Talk

The farmers institute held at the
opera house Tuesday was a success,
though the attendance, owing to bad
weather, was not what was expected.
Still, in spite of cold, rain and wind,
a goodly number Of farmers came to
town. attended the sessions and went
home feeling that they had been re-
paid for their trip. The afternoon ses-
sion was the more largely attended
than the forenoon. the house being
two-thirds filled.
F. B. McLeran, A. D. Wilson and
Mrs. Bertha Dahl Laws were the
speakers. The walls Of the opera
house were hung with drawings and
sketches of various things Of interest
to the farming community and prov
ed valuable adjuncts to the speakers
The subject of dairying and the proper
handling of stock was treated ex-
haustively by Mr.. McLeran, who en-
ployed charts to illustrate and en-
phasize what he said.
Mr.. Wilson devoted some time to
the Industrial contest for Minnesota
boys and girls which is being con-
Quoted by the state school of agri-
culture this season. Valuable money
prizes are offered to the boys and
girls on the farm for products raised
or articles made by them. Details
of this contest can be obtained by
writing to the county superintendent
OF schools in each county for entry
blanks.
Mrs. Laws is an accomplished wo-
man and the practical wife Of prac-
tical farmer. She talks ON matters
that interest the wives of the farm
ers. Her talks Tuesday were highly
entertaining and instructive and were
listened to with close attention by
the numerous women present.
The gentlemen in charge of the in
stitute left at The Herald office quite
number of bound pamphlets entitl-
ed Farmers Handy References"
which are issued by the state. These
booklets contain many valuable hints
and a large amount of reliable infor-
nation for farmers. Copies may be
lad free by calling at The Herald
office.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-06-11
S. S. WORKERS
District Convention for North
western StearnS County
Meets Here

The Sunday school association of
Northwestern Stearns county met in
the Congregational church of this city
Wednesday afternoon. The territory
embraced in the association includes
Sauk Centre, Melrose and Ashley.
A. M. Locker, state secretary, was
present and delivered two very helpful
addresses. There were two sessions,
one at 4:3O and the other at 8 p. m. A
goodly number of Sunday school
workers were in attendance.
Officers for the coming year were
elected as follows: president, A. M.
Welles, Sauk Centre; vice president,
DR.. II. F. Hennemann, Sauk Centre;
secretary-treasurer, MRS. Jas. Ingram,
Sauk Centre; supt. teacher training,
F. A. Gordon, Sauk Centre. These
officers will meet in the near future
and plan for the work of the year. It
is Mr.. Lockers intention to visit Sauk
Centre some time during the coming
winter and hold Sunday meeting in
the interests of the cause. Rev. A. g.
Parks of Grey Eagle was present at
the meeting and delivered helpful
address.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-06-11

The Junior Barca class Of the Con-
gregational church returned from
the camp at Lake Minnewaska neal
Glenwood, Wednesday morning, aftel
ten days there under exceedingly try.
ing circumstances. The weather was
vrv disagreeeable rain, wind and cold
combining to make life burden fol
the boys. Nevertheless they had q
good time. Richard Eddy and Harry
Hooper came home Monday morning
having had enough of it. Geo. L
Dcbbs the cook was kept busy provid.
ing for the interior department" OF
each member of the party, but re.
turned we'll and strong. The boys
say that Glenwood is fine place te
company has two rooms, making con
venient and commodoius quarters.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-06-11

ity, or under any circumstaces what
ever, and anyone depositing such pro-
hibited for transmission by mail is
liable to severe penalties for each Of
fence.
Sharp pointed instruments or other
articles liable to damage the mail
sacks or contents, or injure persons
handling the same, must be so wrap
ped and points covered with wood or
metal, as to render damage or injury
impossible, before they can be receiv-
ed for mailing.
Liquids not included in the forego-
ing prohibited list, will be transmitted
in the domestic mails, in quantities
not exceeding four fluid ounces, when
prepared according to the rules pre-
scribed by the Post Office Department
which any Postmaster will exhibit to
those having occasion to use the same
being too extended for publication in
a letter of this kind, and but few
have occasion to use it
Any dry substance not poisonous
may be sent by mail, when prepared
according to said regulations.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-06-11
CnILDRfN'S DAY
Program for Next Sunday Morn-
ing by the Congregational
Sunday SCheeI

Next Sunday is Childrens Day and
tie Congregational Sunday school will
observe it with a special program
Each class will be represented with a
selection. On invitation of the sup.
erintendent, w. A. Morse, the Baraca
Bible class, which meets in the Con-
gregationsl church every third month
will take part. They will attend in
A body and have a place on the pro-
gram. The detailed program is as
follows:
Selection, Baraca Orchestra.
Hymn No. 453, School.
Invocation, Rev. F. H. Oehler.
Song, Infant classes.
Recitation, Suppose" Helen Don.
art.
Recitation, BEST in the Heart" Six
Primary Girls.
Recitation, God Is Everywhere,
Lois Scrivener.
Song, Baraca Quartet.
Recitation, Garden of Flowers
Helen Irish.
Recitation, Goods Hand" Malcolm
Hanson.
Recitation, "Only Pansy Flower,
May Working.
Song, intermediate Girls.
Recitation, ''The Best 1 Can Do
Mamie Hooper.
Recitation, eff 1 Only Knew" Lew
Ingram.
Recitation, Wisdom From the
Flowers" Frances Eddy.
Song, Baraca Quartet.
Recitation, Natures Anthem" Ag.
neS Swan.
Recitation, Keep On Doing" Ken
meth McCullom.
Recitation, ''The Lord In His Gar
den," Elsie Hansen.
Five Minute Talk on Baraca Work
A. M. Weilcs.
Song, Baraca Quartet.
Five Minute Talk on Sudnay School
Lesson, w. A. Mores.
Hymn No. 452, School.
Benediction, Rev. F. H. Oehler.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-06-11

The body of Harold Thomason, son
of E. L. Thomason, of Minnpeaolis
ali account of whose drowning at the
government dam in the Mississippi
rived below Minneapolis, was given in
last weeks issue, was found among
the logs in the boom opposite Men
dota last Sunday evening and was
taken out of the water the following
morning. 1t had been in the river
just week when found. The re-
mains were brought to Sauk Centre
for burial, arriving on the Winnipeg
flyer Tuesday evening. Members OF
Fidelity Lodge, X. of p, of which Mr.
ThOmason was member, assorted
rooms. Funeral services were held
at 2:3O p. m. Wednesday from the
residence of Mrs. Thomson in the
south part of town. Rev. F. H
Oehler offiicated. Interment was in
Greenwood cemetery. The pail bearers
were: Paul B. Fish, Everett E. Mac
Gibbon, Clifford j. Hartley, Elmer
Hatch, Albert R. Bishop, j. C. May
berry.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-06-11

The recital of the pupils of Mrs
w. l. Henshaw will be held at the
ing, June Is, at o'clock. The friends
of the pupils and all who are inter
ested in their work are cordially in
vitied to attend. The following will
take part: Miss Winifred Cooper
Pearl Perkinson, Lora Bishop, Tillie
Book, Avis Rowe, Loretta Book, Hill.
dred Ingram, Fay Cooper, Howard
Ingram, Kenneth McCollum, Malcolm
Hanson.