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The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
HAS MONEY LEFT.
Frisco Relief Corporation to Distrib-
ute $780,, ,267 rs to Charity.


San Francisco, Dec. 2S.-With a
balance of $397,267.25 on hand the
relief corporation, which had charge
of the distribution of the fund donated
to San Francisco at the time of the
to the various charitable organizations
and go out of existence the first of the
year. Iuring its existence the cor
poration distributed S9,553, ,140.76.
The actual cost of administering the
affairs of the society from August 1,
1906. to the present time was $125,-
021.27. 2.03 per cent of the entire sum
disbursed.
Roughly speaking the relief corpor-
alton has provided and assisted in
providing about 5000 homes in this
city, or shelter for about 80. 900 per-
sons at a cost of about $1,900,000,
which is of a permanent chara cter,
and ranges all the way from the refu-
gee cottage that was moved from the
camp to the North Beach flats which
were constructed with the aid of the
building bonus money.
The relief home for aged and in
firm, built at an expenditure of $374,-
567.S9, and presented to the city, is
also of a permanent character. Be
sides this large contributions by the
society to many hospitals and other
charities have materially aided in their
rehabilitation, and is of a permanent
benefit.
OF the vast sum of subscription
money received every cent is account
ed for, and but $60S.95 is on the books
of the relief corporation without the
donors name.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
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The teachers are coming to Topeka
today Their state association opens
tomorrow. ~
Mr.. and Mrs James H. Sherman of
1850 Clay street are the parents Of a
son, born Sunday. O.
Invitations are being issued today for
the inaugural ceremonies which will be
held in the auditorium at high noon on
January 18th.
The Shawnee County Alfalfa club
will ask the county commissioners to
offer a bounty of ten cents each for
gophers scalps.
DR.. H. H. Keith has purchased a
new 1909 Smith automobile to take the
place of the one which was destroyed
by fire some months ago.
Street Commissioner Frank Snyder
was presented with a handsome watch
by the employees Of his department as
a Christmas remembrance.
One of the large water mains which
supplies the city broke during a fire
Sunday, the second occurrence of this
kind within a few months.
w. F. Sheahan has been awarded the
contract for plumbing the new building
for the feble minded which is being
erected at Winfield by the state.
A belated Christmas present arrived
at the home of -Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Maxwell, 632 Clay street Sunday in
the form of q bouncing baby boy
The annual meeting of the stock
nOiderS OF the eOtCCOt- huenne - IRE
serving company will be held at the
office of the company January 5th.
Arrangements have been completed
to open the Oakland Woolen mills,
which have been closed for the past
twelve months, shortly after the first
of the year.
About 10000 Red Cross Christmas
stamps were sold in Topeka during the
holidays, netting a profit of $3.50 which
will be used. for charity by the Ma
tional Red Cross society.
The state chess tournament opened
today noon at the Central Y. M. G. "A.
building and will last until Wednes-
day evening and perhaps longer if
the contestants have not finished
playing by that time.
Vincent Palmer and family have
moved to Rochester. New York, where
Mr. Palmer has accepted employment
in an automobile factory. He was SUI
perintendent of the Smith Automobile
factory in this city for some time.
Harry Burris. the. travelling man
who received a fpummeling from a
prominent Kansas avenue shoe dealer
Saturday because he insisted on max
wife. spent Sunday at the Throop
hotel airing his troubles and abusing
the world in general.
The accidental death of Miss
Arnetta Robinson Saturday, caused by
inhaling fumes from burning natural
gas. recalls the fact that Topeka has
had two or three deaths every winter
since natural gas was installed from
this cause. In every instance stoves
without pipes were used allowing the
fumes to escape into the room
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
HE OPPOSES SPOTTERS.
Rev. j. a. NIilburn Would Rather Boy
Would Smoke Than Lie.

Chicago, Dec. 2S.-Rev. Joseph A.
MiIburn has voiced severe condemna-
ton of the method of employing boys
to procure evidence against cigarette
dealers.
'I would rather sell cigarettes all
day long" he declared, than tempt
young boys to go into places where
they are sold and buy them in order
to get evidence against dealers who
are violating the city ordinances in
this regard.
There is no man so low, so disre-
putable, as the man who will tell a lie,
who will practice deception. I do not
approve of the practice of obtaining
evidence through the assistance of lit
tie children If you go up the street
and attempt to get him to buy cigar
cites for you, you have corrupted that
lad.
ct would rather that my boy, if I
had one, should smoke cigarettes from
morning until night, than that he
should become a liar"
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
IMPROVE NOT ABOLISH.
Is Suggestion Regarding the Five
Cent Theaters.

Chicago, Dec 2s.-In reference to the
present agitation concerning the con-
duct of five cent theaters, Rev. A. E.
Bartlett presents the view that the en-
tertainments should be improved rath-
er than abolished.
'Amusements have no character in
and of themselves" he says. they are
good or bad as the people make them
So It is both unjust and unwise to
condemn outright dancing. card play
ing and theater going All wholesome
amusements are needed. but instead of
trying to abolish them the church
should seek to purify and uplift them.
The five cent theater has become one
of the great problems in recreation
which our city must solve. Its low
price has enabled it to reach the multi
tudes. including many children. Our
city needs these cheap amusements but
it does not need nor should it suffer
coarse and unclean entertainments.
"The censorship has improved them
but competition is keen and if the
watchful eye is taken off them they
will quickly degenerate"
The shakeup of five cent theaters
continues to engage the attention OF
the authorities. Various methods OF
evading the law have been discovered
by Fire Chief Horan in general per-
SonaI inspection.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
WANT POSTAL BANKS NOW.
Western People Are Bearing Down on
Members of Congress.

Chicago, Dec. 2S.-In a special news
article under Washington date the
Record-Herald today says:
"Great pressure is being brought to
bear upon senators and representa-
tives in favor of the passage of the
postal savings bank bill. Most OF this
pressure comes from the Mississippi
valley, where public opinion in favor
of the postal bank is very strong. Sena-
tor Aldrich and the other leaders of
the upper branch have already decid-
ed that the pending bill can not pass
al this session and it is probable they
will have their way.
1.-The plan is to hold up the postal
bank bill till the comprehensive finan-
cial plan, the reorganization of our
whole banking and currency system
which the national monetary commits
sion is now preparing, may be ready
for the consideration of congress.
'EThis does not suit the western or
progressive Republicans. They do not
want to wait and see no reason why
there should be so much delay. They
take the view held by Judge Taft that
the Republican party having pledged
itself to the postal savings bank plan,
no valid argument can be brought for
ward in defense of indefinite postpone
ment of carrying out the promise"
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
HAIR CUTS AND RELIGION.
How the Two Were Combined by Y.
NJ. c. n. i'm Japan.

Chicago. Dec. 2s.-Hair cuts helped
Christianity to gain a comfortable foot
hold in. Japan where previous to the
japanese Russian war it had been hard
ly tolerated 1t was through the work
OF the. ~ NJ c. A: that the Japanese
changed their opinion of the Christian
religion to marked degree, according
to CIV. Hibbard, who has charge of the
Y. NJ A. work with the. Japanese
army.
In an account of how the supply of
Bibles and tracts gave out after the
battle of Mukden and attention was di-
verted to the. care of the Wounded Mr..
Hubbard says:
1T was a little awkward for us at
first, but we soon got so that we could
cut; about Is heads of hair an hour We
devoted our entire time to- cleaning the
wounded soldiers. shaving them and
cutting their hair. They used to- wake
US up in the night. begging for trim;
and finally our. skill became so widely
advertised that we had to give out num-
bered tickets and the men would have
to wait until it was their turn, often
going without meals"
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
COFFIN CAUGHT FIRE.
Body of a Dead Child Narrowly Es-
capped Cremation.

New York, Dec. 2S.-A blazing cur
tain, wind tossed into candle flame,
in a Williamsburg fiat, set fire to a
five-year-old May O'Connor In an
adjoining room Mrs. Mary O'Connor,
the dead child's mother, saw the coffin
ablaze, but being an invalid, was un-
able to leave her bed. She screamed
in terror. then lost consciousne ess. Ed
ward O'Connor, the husband assisted
by his brother-in-law, finally put out
the fire after being summoned from a
nearby barbershop by nelghbors. The
child's body was saved from crema-
ton and the invalid mother was car
ried from the apartments.
Seriously i'll when the fire occurred,
the shock so aggravated her condition
that it is feared she cannot live. The
child was buried later in Calvary Gem
eterv.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
HONEYMOON IN THE CLOUDS
Is Planned by Couple About to Be
Married.

Chicago, Dec. 2S.-"A honeymoon
in the Clouds says the Record-Herald
today, sis the remarkable arrange
ment for wedding trip made by
Charles A. Coey, prominent in automo-
bile circles and an enthusiastic aero
naut His marriage with Miss Carrie
Hume Lewis of Kansas City, Mo-, will
take place in that city next Saturday
morning. Mr.. Coey shipped his i'm
mense balloon, the Chicago, and his
de luxe automobile to Los Angeles a
week ago. Immediately after the mar
riage ceremony Mr.. Coey and his
bride will start for the California city
where they will spend two months in
motoring and making balloon ascen-
scions.
His fiancee, Mr. Coey explains, has
| been an enthusiast for some time in
aeronautics.
''I am told he said, "that expert
ments have been made at Los An
geies, which show that at an altitude
! Of about 10000 feet there is an air
current which Will carry a balloon east
/ ward. My balloon is big enough for
every reasonable trial and if 1 find
conditions suitable it is likely that we
will sail back over the mountains to
! Chicago and drop in on our friends"
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28

from agates to zinc, and go to the COM
mlttee of the whole with it, champion
1t, demand revision on Its every sched-
ule and ask for the yeas and nays on il
IN the house. The bill should be care
fully considered in principle and in de-
tall-fn short, 1t should be a measure
we can go TO the country on
Then sc are to have so it is said.
the maximum and minimum which is
another name for reciprocity OF
course the Republicans will insist on
making the maximum as big as they
dare; but our bill might fit in for the
minimum in some of the schedules and
let us press it,
The Republicans can not rice the
tariff down. Who gathers figs from
thistles. or grapes from thoras? And
yet that is the crop of figs and grapes
Cannon, Aldrich. Burrows DalzeIl and
company will give
We want a complete bill on which
to go to the country in 1910"
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
new KIND OF FLEA.
As High Jumper He Has Other Eleas
Beaten to a EFazzle.

Fox of this city, Who has been investi-
eating the bubonic plague situation in
San Francisco, has discovered a new
species of flea, according to word that
has reached the medical men here.
During his work on the coast he found
in his experiments that f1eas on the
bodies of rats infected with the plague
We're the media of transferring the
disease to human beings. This nat
urally led to a close scrutiny of the
flea and the physician was interested
to ascertain that new species was ap-
parent, being without eyes and having
a row of sixth teeth. In color the fieaS
in question were much lighter than the
ordinary variety. 1t is noted also for
it's ability a high jumper, greatly
exceeding the ordinary flea in this
characteristics
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
p DEMOCRAT. TARIFF BILL
Is Favored by Congressman Clayton of
Alabama.

Washington. Dec. 2S.-Henry D. Clay
ton of Alabama, chairman of the Dem
ocratic caucus of the house, today ex-
pressed his views as to the Democratic
attitude in the proposed revision of the
tariff. II have the most implicit con-
fdence in the capacity of Champ Clark
and his Democratic associate of the
ways and means committee said Mr.
Clayton, and would in no particular
invade their appointed jurisdiction to
speak for my party in committee de-
liberations on the tariff. Indeed. 1
would vote for any revenue measure
they might propose but as a Democrat
and the representative of a country
grievously oppressed by the actions of
the private interests of the Dingley law
do not believe it impertinence on my
part to offer some suggestions
In my opinion it is not sufficient for
the Democrats in the congress TO as
sumo an attitude of simple negation
and merely oppose what the Republi-
cans offer We must formulate an en-
tire tariff bill. covering every schedule
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
TAXICAB RUNNING AWAY
Refuses to Stop When Ordered by a
Policeman.

New York. Dec. 2S.-Running almost
noisefessiy and without lights d black
taxicab whizzed by Policeman John
Holland at SXtieth street and West
shouted in vain for the chauffeur to stop
and explain why he had no lights The
mystery was cleared up a few moments
later when the taxicab struck freight
car standing on a spur track of the
New York Central and turned a com
plete somersault. When the angry po-
iceman viewed the ruins expecting to
find mangled chauffeur he found no
Semblance of human form. The cab
had been running without a driver evil
IDENTIFY having been turned adrift by
some thief who had stripped it of robes
and fittings.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
COMPERS BOWS TO LAW
Discontinues 1--WE Don't PatroniZe
List in Federationist.

New York, Dec. 2S.-Notwithstand-
ing the unanimous protest against the
iaiI sentences imposed on Samuel
Gompers, John Mitchell and Frank
Morrison, the central federated union
here has received from Mr.. Gompers
a letter in which he notified the un-
ions that he had discontinued on the
advice of counsel the I'VE don't pat
ronize" list in the future issues of the
Federationist, the labor organ. Upon
hearing this the Central Federated un-
ion also decided, upon the advice of
the chairman, 20 suspend its unfair
list for awhile. This was agreed upon
at the same gathering where resolu-
ton protesting against Judge Wright's
decision was adopted.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
Made-in- Topeka product of our own factory
WE HAVE INSTALLED OUR
OWN FACTORY


It's big, high-ceilinged room; bright
and light, with plenty of sunshine and
fresh air. We had our artist to sketch
it last week and picture it here today.
It's equipped with the latest improved
power sewing machines, run by cleo
tricity and manned by experienced oper-
ators. The factory is under the per
sonal supervision of one of the best Skirt
men in the Southwest The designer
does the cutting himself Every seam
is run under his watchful eye. The
Skirts are finished by tailor who sees
that every one is RIGHT. The pressing
is done in manner that brings out the
tailoring to the best advantage and gives
the garment the proper set and hang.
Does that sort of service appeal to you?
Is that the way you want your Skirt
made? That is what you may expect if
you order one HERE.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
TEED IS BURIED
His Followers Appear to Be Losing
Faith in His Resurrection.

Tampa. Fla, Dec. .2S.-The remains
of DR.. Cyrus r. Teed were inferred
at Estero in vault especially prepar-
ed for that purpose, according to a
telegram from Victoria Gratia. his
successor, his followers giving up hope
of his immediate resurrection De-
vout followers now believe that on
the seventh day DIR. Teed will again
be animate. Great feasting and cele-
brations will be held Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
CHILD COMMITS SUICIDE.
Dcspondcnt Bccausc He Had to Quit
school and Go to Work.

New York. Dec. 2S.-Sunday saw an
other pathetic child suicide in this city
when Arthur Kirby. the Is year old son
of Mrs. Margaret Kirby, Brooklyn
widow. ended his life by inhaling gas
through tube. Dependency, because
he was unable to pursue his studies in
order to prepare himself for college
education. is supposed to have prompted
the child's act. With the death of his
father, and elder brother only few
weeks ago the boy was forced to leave
school and go to work in butcher shop.
He visited his mother on Christmas.
then returned to.his employers house.
where he ended his life last night.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
WANTS TO FIGHT JOHNSON.
philadelphia" Jack O'Brien Seeks
Notoriety and Money.

Sydney n. s. w. Dec. 2S-''PhiIadeI-
phia" Jack O'Brein has cabled Hugh
Mcintosh. the fight promoter. that he
stands ready to fight Jack Johnson, ne
gro victor over Tommy Burns. He
makes inquiries as to the terms and
Mr.. Mcintosh has taken the matter un-
der consideration.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
LAST OF The VETERANS.
Their Total Extinction Is Predicted for
1850.

Chicago. Dee. 2S.-veterats of the civil
war will become extinct in 1885, accord
ing to Past Commander G. F. Bassett.
There will be 347 veterans alive in
$780," he says, and ten years later the
number will be reduced to %. The last
survivor will die in 1850. This is the
conclusion of men who are competent to
estimate the length of human life
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28

Lafayette, Ind. his berth was found to
be empty. A switch engine was pro-
cured and, fast run made to find the
missing man. He was found beside the
track and was hurried to hospital
Winsey said he fell from the window
when he opened it to get some fresh
air. The train was running 60 miles an
hour
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
An Old Adage Fails.

Chicago. Dec. 2S.-This city has sup
piled during the last week a tangible
proof of the fallacy of the old adage,
"A green Christmas makes fat
graveyard" No Christmas has been
"greener' than the one which has just
passed, yet the death rate-11.5 SO to the
1,OO0-is the lowest ever recorded for a
week in December.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
1,nschud Club Eormcd.

Chicago. Dec. 2s.-The Rosebud
club made up of Chicas oans who Won
in tho recent land dra wing is making
ARRANGEMENTS for the settlement OF
farms allotted to its members. Conn
n1ittees on transporta ton. agriculture
lumber rates, bridge building and ran.
road facilities have reported. F1nal
Mans for taking possession Of the al
iotments will be made January 10
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
Poor,s FaiIurc Announced

New York, Dec. 2S.-The failure of
H. w. Poor & Co., brokers and bank
ers was announced on the stock ex-
change today. Henry w. Poor made
an assignment for benefit of creditors
last SATURDAY..
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
Fell out of Pullman window.

Chicago, Dec zs.-R. c. Winsey fell
| from window of a Pullman sleeper on
the Monon railroad near Reynolds, Ind.
He was sick when he boarded the ear
in Chicago. When the train reached
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
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7 ues. Dec. %
Wed. 80
Thu. Dec. 81
Sat. January2
ORDER BY MAIL

Out of town customers can take
advantage of this special sale.
Write at once. stating goods and
color desired and about the price
you wish. to pay. BY return mail
we will send you samples. together
with measurement blanks and in
StructionS. When your Skirt is
finished we will express it to you,
charges prepaid.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28

I,andladv-You will either have to pay
what YOU owe or leave. SleWpay-Thanks.
The last place 1 was at they made me do
both.-Stray Stories.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28
CHOICE OF ANY DRESS
GOODS IN STOCK

This special offer does not confine YOU
to any one certain collection of fabrics or
any certain price. You can take your
choice of any material in our Dress Goods
department AS our stock represents
the most desirable colors and patterns in
broadcloths, serges, voiles, prunellas,
Panamas, fancy skirtings and suitings
and so on, no o>Woman will want fabric
suitable for tailored Skirt that is not
here. Prices range from SOC yard up,
and there's blacks and whites and almost
every color, shade and combination i'm
aginable. Remember, you only pay for
the actual amount of goods required for
your Skirt and ninety-five cents for the
making. For the style we offer choice
of eleven models. Remember too, that
the earlier you get your order in and
have your measure taken, the earlier you
will get your Skirt.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-28

To think that Il family washing can
not be done as CLEANLY and as
CHEAPLY here as at home.
Examine any article of the FAM
lily wash done here and the question
OF CLEANLINESS is quickly disposed
of-and you'll agree that our price of
sc pound for Family Washing,
Rough Dry, is very reasonable.
Let us have your work from Jan.
Is
The Marshall republican., 1908-06-12
Fatal Shooting.

A very unfortunate accident
occurred at West Glasgow
last Saturday evening. While
Tony Damma and one OF the
Kettler boys, neighbors, we're
out hunting DamTs was acci
dentally shot with q p calibre
rife carried by young Kettler.
The bullet entered the lower
part Of his body from behind
and passed clear through his
body. Damma was sent TO
Kansas City for treatment but
the wound caused his death
Monday morning and his re-
mains sent back to Slater that
day for burial near his home.
Tony was % years old and the
main support of his widowed
mother. He was a splendid
young man whose death is a
blow to the family and com
munity.
The Marshall republican., 1908-06-12

Mrs. Harold 6. Allen, Oi
the eastern part Of town, was
reported critically i'll Wednes'
day evening with but very
little hope for relief. She IL
suffering FROM consumption
Dennis Nichols, of the west
ern part of town, was report
ed seriously i'll yesterday.
DR.. B. M, Spots 4bok hi,
wife to Boonville Wednesday
where the latter underwent
an operation yesterday morn
ing for appendicitis. A tele'
|phone message yesterday
Afternoon said that she seem
~ y ~ dSla3 alright. Y
The Marshall republican., 1908-06-12

The school board MONDAY
evening elected Prof. White,
Of Vandalis, principal o the
Marshall high scboo'; Miss
Maud England. Of this city to
room 2 in the West Building
and Miss Edith Millen, OF
Warrensburg to Lincoln
school.
DR.. G. Il. G. Sharp Informs
us that the board feels that
they have found a tue priuci
cipal in Prof. White. lie has
the titles IF b,tb A. b and
A. NJ. Miss England Is vel
md fsvorably known to on,
neople and her choice by the
board meets the hearty ap,
proval Of all. Miss Edith
Millen succeeds Mrs. J. IL.
kenner aud was employed or
the recommendation of Prof,
Allen of Jefferson CITY, who
spoke highly 10 her favor.
The Marshall republican., 1908-06-12

Rhosdes, X. u. Thcrp.
Surveyor-Frsnk n. Lstimer.
Public Administr rator-Jaks n.
Fisher.
Coroner-Dr g. L Scrutchfeld.
Township Offices.
Arrow Rock Township-constsb,e.
W. c. Dsndridee,G r. McClsin.
Clay Township-Jus,ice of the
Peace, q. y Trout.
Cambridge Township Constable,
Martin Lens, John W. Rollins, r. q.
Wheeler.
Elm~ood Township-yustice Of Tho
Peace, W. T. MADDOX; Conststls.
Cbas NJ. Shepard. b. +. Rollins.
Marshall Township-Justice Of tho
Peace, Jss. n. Ashurst; Constable,
Willism Schreckler, John y. higgins.
Miami Towuship-Constable, lss,
n Reynolds,
Salt Fork Townsbip-CoHstsble,
Frank W. Pauuell.