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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
HAD 100000 ABOARD.
Why a Special Was Sent in a Hurry
to q Wreck.

Pittsburg. Pa, Feb. 24.-The hur-
rfed dispatch of special train to the
scene Of the derailment Of a train last
Saturday on the Baltimore & Ohio
railway at Salisbury Junction was ex-
planned today when 1t became known
that there were over a million dollars
in cash aboard the train. AS soon as
word Of the accident was received,
special precautions were taken to
guard the money. which was not dam
aged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24

food made from the certain selected
supply the Phosphate
makes the soft grey
whole structure depends and the food prepared
facture that babe or athlete digest it.
"Thepre Reason" and profound for CRAPE-NUTS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24

four friends were at the home of
Reinhard Scheer, anotner brother
and he suspected them of the rob-
berry. The policeman telephoned for
assistance and going to the house,
placed the six under arrest. Under
bed he found two suit cases filed with
silver and other articles stolen from
DIR. Randall's house. One of the
young men arrested is said to have
confessed that the Scheer brothers
planned the robbery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
Build What You Build, Well.

Build body cell by cell, WE'LL properly
FOOD That is the MATERIAL and builder of building
selects the best brick should select the
best material the world affords your
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
Express Robbers Caught.

Amarillo, Tex, Feb. 24.-The Paris,
Tex, express agent today identified a
man arrested by Sheriff Hughes at
Shamrock, Tex, eighty miles east of
this city, as A. Richmond, the missing
express driver, who Is charged with
having stolen $4,000 In transit at Par
is last July. and for whose capture a
reward of $500 had been offered. The
man who was found living on q ranch
near the Texas-Oklahoma line, was
known at Shamrock as w. H. Brown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
hitchcock Case Again Postponed.

New York, Feb. 24.-The trial of
Raymond Hitchcock. the comedian.
on charges preferred by little girl,
today was postponed for one week.
Justice Bowling announcing the post
ponement, said no further delays
would be permitted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24

Watch for free bicycle ad Tuesday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
Three Children Burn to Death.

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 24.-Three
children of Mr. and Mrs w. A. Davis,
the eldest three and q half years old,
were burned to death yesterday af-
ternoon in fire which destroyed
their home in Santa Rosa, N. M. 1t
Is supposed the fire was started by
the explosion of a gasoline stove,
while Mrs. Davis was calling upon a
sick neighbor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27

window, the robbers retreated in haste
down the embankment, carrying the
wounded man between them. Mount
ing their horses, the entire band
dashed away, with a wild clatter of
hoofs, down the canyon.
The messenger clambered out the
window and closed the bars behind
him, just as the conductor came rush
ing forward eXcitedly.
You did nobly, Preston" said the
train chief admiringly. THE company
owes you another bronze tag"
They don't owe it TO me-near
that?" tbs messenger replied, as King
emitted an angry oar
MY God, what is it," the conductor
gasped.
It's a lion" said the messenger.
Hes as big as an elephant and has a
voice like the bass end of a caliope-
Put i'm on board the train for a goat.
It was he that stood off the gang. Get
back in the car? Not me. | think I'll
take the rear Pullman
At Redding the conductor received a
message from Markley. MY pet pan.
Their was put aboard to-night's Over
land by mistake" the message said.
Hold till | arrive"
Please hurry" the conductor wired
in return, I'VE need the car"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27

was In the plot. II was an Ingenious
scheme to get him off his guard.
open the door," the voice COM
manded a third time. Then followed
a low murmur of preparation, the
scratch of a match on the car wall and
the scurrying of heavy feet. In a mo.
ment there was a terrific crash, the
flying of splintered timber and broken
iron, a confusion of express packages
and bundles, and the dense smoke of
burned powder.
Louder and more terrible than the
explosion of the dynamite was the
roar of King. Wounded and bruised.
he ragged up and down from end to
end of the car. Preston was madly
endeavoring to extricate himself from
beneath the pile of apple boxes.
A ragged hole was blown in the car.
and through this a voice of command
came: Toss out the money box or
Wen come in after it,"
A messengers sworn duty is to
protect the treasure intrusted to him.
The bronze badge on Preston's jacket
was proof that he had been tried and
was not found wanting. The knowl-
edge that the express safe was in dan
ger drove all fear of the panther from
the messengers mind. He squirmed
from beneath the heap of boxes and
waGed through the litter of packages
and bundles to the front end of the
car. Midway he passed King, but the
great cat was too intent upon the hole
in the car to notice Preston.
Crawl in, Bill" said a voice, and
a masked face appeared through the
hole. King leaped across the car and
struck with both paws at the intruder.
There was a howl of pain, and the man
dropped heavily from the hole. King
crouched to one side. roaring madly.
Preston found his rife and stuck
the barrel through the irOn-barred
window. Two men we're standing near
the train, popping their revolvers pro-
m%iscuously to keep curious heads in
side car windows. The messenger lev
eled his rife and fired three shots.
Again King roared as he ~furiously
awaited the second appearance of the
masked face.
But ii did not appear. The recep-
ton given the one man who was rash
enough TO attempt an entrance was
o desired by any of his comrades.
Confused by the roar of the unknown
monster and the rifle fire from the
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27
A Brave Man.

Captain" said the first mate of the
good ship Cauliflower, while the storm
was at its height. the ship has sprung
a leak; the water-tight compartments
are full of water and the vessel is go
ing down. What shall we do?"
The gallant shippers face b%lanched,
but only for one-eighth of a second did
he lose his ~self-control.
Don't waste a moment" he replied.
Prepare at once an address thanking
me for my GOODNESS and heroism in the
face of deadly and overwhelming peril.
Let not a boat leave the ships side
until every man and woman has
signed it,"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27
OPEN DEALING IN PAINT.

Buying paint used to be like the
proverbial buying of a pig in a
poke" Mixtures in which chalk,
ground rock, ETC., predominated were
marked and sold as Pure White
Lead" the deception not being APP
parent until the paint and the paint.
ing were paid for. This deception is
still practiced, but we have learned to
expose it easily.
National Lead Company. the larg.
est makers of genuine Pure White
Lead, realizing the injustice that was
being done to both property
and honest paint manufacturers, set
about to make paint buying safe.
They first adopted a trade mark, the
now famous "Dutch-Boy Painter" and
put this trademark, as a guaranty of
purity, on every package of their
White Lead. They then set about
familiarizing the public with the
blow-pipe test by which the purity
and genuineness Of White Lead may
be determined, and furnished a blow
pipe free to every one who would
write them for it. This action was in
itself a guaranty of the purity of Ma
tional Lead Company's White Lead.
AS the result of this open dealing
the paint buyer to-day has only him.
self to blame if he is %defrauded. For
test outfit and valuable booklet on
painting, address National Lead Com
pany, Woodbridge Bldg, New York.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27
ECZEMA FOR SIS YEARS..
Suffered Torments from Birth-ln
Frightful Condition-Got No Help
Until Cuticura Cured Him.

Il had an itching, %tormenting ecze-
ma ever since l came into the world,
and l am now a man So years old.
I tried all kinds of medicines / heard
of, but found no relief. l was truly
in a frightful condition. At last l
broke out all over with red and white
boils, which kept growing until they
were as big as walnuts, causing great
pain and misery, but / kept from
scratching as well as I could. / was
so run down that l could hardly do
my work. l used Cuticura Soap, ONT
ment, Resolvent, and Pills for about
eight months, and I can truthfully say
/ am cured. Hale Bordwell, Upton,
Ia, Aug. II, 1907"
81 cheerfully endorse the above tes-
timonial. 1t is the truth. l know Mr..
Bordwell and know the condition he
was in. Nelson r. Burnett. Upton. Ia"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27
Cow Gave 80 Pounds of Butter a Day

SOW SaNS w N'N
In the cool blue dusk it was pleas
ant for the city mar to watch the
pretty milkmaids milking. The cows
stood very quiet in the farmyard, con-
tentedly chewing the cud. The only
sound was the metallic swish of the
white milk jets into the pals.
Jersey cows is the best butter
yielders," the farmer resumed. THE
record yield is 945 pounds in a year.
The record is held by the celebrated
Jersey Eurotiama.
"Holsteins is the best milk givers.
but the butter in the Holstein milk
amt so abundant. The Holstein milk
record is 1873 pounds in two days.
1.-The two-day butter record is held
by Daisy, an Australian Jersey. She
yielded II pounds-over 30 pounds OF
butter a day.
When you consider such yields you
don't wonder that good Jersey or Hol,
stein stock fetches fancy figgers-
that Jersey or Holstein bulls fetch
from $4,000 to 10000"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27
The Nature of the Work.

What made Mary go to preserving
all at once?"
81 think she saw the fruit and did
it on an impulse"
"She couldn't--there's too much pre-
meditation about it. Preserving is al
ways a put-up job"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27
PATENTS.
List of Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern inventors,

Reported by Lothrop & Johnson,
patent lawyers, oil Pioneer Press
building, st. Paul, Mimi: J, e. Belt,
Minneapolis, Mimi. current motor; w.
H. Diers, Red Wing, Mimi, nail; w.
A. Houston, Tracy, Mimi, fountain
pen; l.. A. Leu, Fessenden, N. d.,
ci%garholder; w. NJ. Murfin, Sleepy Eye,
Mimi, wire stretcher; p. G.. Olson, st.
Paul, Mimi, lubricator guard; A. G..
Warde, Minneapolis, Mimi. respiro-
meter.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27
He Wanted Her to Be Happy.

An individual of the Weary Willie
type was given 10 cents by a philan-
thropic lady, who said, as she handed
him the money:
81 am not giving you this because
you begged, but for my own pleasure"
"Oh, ma'am," replied the tramp,
make it a quarter and thoroughly en-
Joy yourself"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27

Diseases permanently cured BY DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free 500
trial bottle and treatise. DR.. R. Fl. Kline,
Id, 93l Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27
How to Be Popular.

Miss Passay asked me last night
how old | thought she was"
What did you tell herr"
"A lie"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27

1t makes no difference how pretty a
girl is. or how sweet her voice, If she
wears glasses the boys are afraid of
her
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27
For the Umbrella Stand.

The rain it raineth every day,
Upon the just and unjust fella;
But chiefly on the just, because
The unjust has the just's umbrella.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27

The first child makes a man proud.
the second makes him happy. the third
makes him hustle and the fourth
makes him desperate.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27

One little mistake In a drug store
may cause more trouble than two
bulls in a china shop.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27
Your Druggist Will Tell You

Makes Weak Eyes Strong. Doesn't Smart.
Soothes Eye Pain and Sells for soc.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27

When a girl says that a young mar
is Just perfectly horrible" she means
that he is just too sweet to live.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27

When a man mikes business with
pleasure the principal ingredient in
the mixture is pleasure.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27

There are countless people in the
world who do not count for much.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27

It's easy for a man to manage his
wife. All he has to do is follow her
instructions.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27

WE SELL GUNS AND TRAPS CHEAP
e. buy Furs q Hides. Write for catalog los
w. Hide q Fur Co. Minneapolis, MINI.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27

Some absent-minded men even for,
get that they are forgetful.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27

Use Aliens Foot-Ease
Cures tired, aching, sweating feet, 25c. Trial package
free. A. :. 0lmsted lie Roy, n. Y.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-27

Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces In.
iammation, sllays pain, cures wind collie. 25c a bottle.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19

collar that gave his true owner full claim to
him was in his pocket.
Somehow it made him feel uncomfortable,
and he began devising wavs and means to rid
himself Of such damaging evidence. He might
break it into bits, dig hole in the cellar and
bury it there. No, that would never do; IT
would be too near an accusing conscience
''I'll manage it some way" he muttered, ris-
ing 80 Dick or Jip. or whatever your name
is, stay here and keep quiet till get the
nights wood for mother. and then we'll reason
it out"
He heaped the basket with wood and kind
lings. As he opened the house door his eyes
fell upon picture of comfort-a bright fire on
the hearth, his mother busy and smiling, the
table neatly set for supper, the lamp with its
bright shade throwing beautiful coloring over
the room. And yet to Charley there was a
cloud over ALL
'Here comes mothers good boy,p were the
first words that greeted him.
How was he to tell her about his new ac-
question? How could he possibly account for
the possession of his little visitor?
Surreptitiousy he carried the dog some food,
and oh, how the silver collar did trouble him!
Still, he had come to the determination to
abide by his decision. He meant to keep
the terrier at all hazards
His mother saw that he was restless and un-
easy all the evening More than once she ask
ed him If he was WELL and advised an early
bed time.
1t was long after midnight before he slept
and in his dreams he repeated the theft. In
the early morning he made resolution. which
he hurried to put into execution.
II heard dog bark in the night" his
mother said. ''and it sounded so near!"
"It was the little terrier that followed me
home," answered Charley, his face one red
glow
He never lifted his eyes.
Where is it?' his mother asked.
'In the stable" replied Charley.
'Why, my dear. you didn't speak of it last
night" rejoined his mother.
"That's because-well, 4 thought you
wouldn't let me keep him over night" stam
mered Charley. "Ill go give him his break
fast and bring him in.
'How odd!" his mother said. wondering
while Charley went for the dog
my dear hoy, that is somebody's pet" was
her first exclamation, "and he has collar on. y
eyes" said Charley, meekly
Why didn't you take him back at once?
'I had to look inside the collar" explained
Charley. "and it was late. I'm going home
The boy had just an hour in which to re
turn the dog and get to school on time. He
took the terrier in his arms, and finally
stopped before the house designated on the
collar.
II was splendid mansion. A wide lawn
sioped from the imposing entrance down te
the stone coping that inclosed it. The dog
began to whine and sniff. He looked about
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19

him as if on familiar things
Charley opened the gate and released him.
and he almost flew up the stone steps, bark
ing with al! his might.
Charley turned to leave, for nameless
fear had taken possession of him. but at that
moment the door opened, and several bright
young faces appeared.
"Oh here is Noy!" cried a joyous voice.
"You Darlington beauty!"
The girl caught him up as she spoke
"Where did you find him? His little mis-
tress is crying her heart out about him. Run!
tell her he is. found, some OF you. I'm glad
brought him back; they would have kept him
because he is valuable Papa" she called,
'here is the boy who brought Molly back,
and he couldn't have seen the advertisement,
tress.' she added, addressing the half-smother-
ed terrier and letting him go.
The dog. with glad little yelps, made for
the stairs.
"Send the boy here" said voice within.
You must come IN and see PAPA, s.n continued
thank you and indeed we are all very thank
full to get Molly back"
And. very reluctantly. Charley entered
small reception room, where tall, dignifed
looking gentleman was seated, reading paper.
ssWell, sir. SO you are the boy who brought
home our pet" he said. gently. 81 have Just
sent advertisements to all the papers, offering
five dollars reward. Where did you find him?
MY uLtle dfnt uduRuttIs WuO stfuOm iedtes
her room and whose special property Molly
is, has been made quite i'll by the loss of her
pet She will be better now"
He had opened his pocketbook and taken out
SIS bill, but Charley hung back.
sT am a poor boy sir. but there are reasons
why cannot take the money" said Charley,
and turned to go.
"All right, my lad; but you will at least
leave your address.
Charley gave it and hurried from the house.
ssI could almost read that boys thoughts"
mused the merchant. "He has been through
great struggle. He meant to keep the dog,
but honor got the upper hand, It may be
the turning-poin in that youngsters lfe and
/ am going to keep my eye on him."
Charley went directly from school to his
mother. She held up the evening paper
NHere is an advertisement for the dog" she
remarked-"$5 reward. Did you get the
money!
With his face hidden in his mothers bosom,
her dear arms about him, Charley confessed
III couldn't honestly take the So, mother"
he concluded. with sob.
"And / am very glad you did not" she
whispered, softly. Il am very glad for you,
As for Nolly's master, he is still keeping an
eve on Charley. for he says:
The boy who can conquer such tempta-
tion is just the boy for me"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19


dog still followed him.
Yes, there it was, little black terrier
with lovely appealing eyes, and beautlful
white star on his breast.
81 wonder whose dog you are? Go away,
sil!' Charley called to the dog trotting after
him so contentedly.
He crossed the street; the terrier crossed,
too. Then, looking down the lonely street,
he stopped. The dog stopped also. gazing up
at him with wistful glance. -,
Il wonder whose dog you are!" sohloqulze,d
Charley. You've got nice collar; shouldn't
be surprised if it was silver. Your ears are
too long, though, you little beauty. I'd have
them cut if l owned you, then you would be
fine. Well. sir, go-go, l tell you'll, and he
pressed the, little fellow off, though gently
with his foot
But doggie would not bulge He stood still,
his tail wagging with an expressive wrlggie
which seemed to say: ., >,
''Don't kick NEEDN'T send me off. I've
lost my master, and can't find my way. Please
take pity on mel"
"Well, since you're bound to come" said
Charley, his face Frightening. come on. we
won't go into the house, though; well go into
the stable, because you may take it into your
small head to yelp, you know. and mother
might not like 1t.
The dog followed the boy into the stable,
which was Charley's workshop. 1t had been
many years since the family horse and car
riage had been kept there. Charleys father
was dead, and his mother had a small income
which was only sufficient Tor their daily wants.
The luxuries of former days they had been
obliged to relinquish, although Charley help
ed in every way he could to add to the gene
raj fund.
The dog looked about in an Indifferent way,
then snugged down in cozy nook and curled
himself up preparatory to taking a nap.
"I suppose | shall have to find your master, .
said Charley seating himself upon the old
saw-horse "Whv didn't he take better care
Of you?, You're Just exactly the dog want,
but such as Won cost too much MONEY!" and
he looked admiringly at the sOntspted terrier,
if a tiny floating feather from the breast Of
some small bird had fallen. there. his soft
some, honest-leoking face, above him, as il
to make sure that he need have no fear.
'T rather think you must be tired. doggie,
said Charley. musingly his eyes travelling to
the moudy old harness that hung against the
rough wall as reminder of better days. "How
/ wish you belonged to me! No such good
luck however. | suppose in tomorrow's pa
per an advertisement will stare me in the
face after, t.his fashion, Lost, a black terrier
with white star on his breast and a silver
collar on his neck Whoever returns him will
receive FIVE dollars or maybe it won't be