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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-01
At the Majestic.

The Majestic this week boasts of the
highest salaried vaudeville act ever seen
in this city, in Roland West, who ap-
pears in a protean play, THE Crimi-
nal" The playlet while containing a
well defined plot is merely a vehicle for
Vests changes. He plays five different
roles, appearing in quick changes in the
different makeups, and each one of
them calls for some classy acting. His
repertoire of changes includes detec-
tive, a feeble old man, the defendant
on murder charge, a Hebrew pawn
broker, a newsboy from the streets and
last and best, the real criminal. This
act is away above anything offered
from the local vaudeville stages for
some time, but it is doubtful whether it
is fully appreciated by the audiences,
for but little applause follows.
There is plenty of comedy in this
weeks bill. EZier and Webb have one
of the best taking sketches. They ap-
pear in a travesty. known as 1.-The Ac-
tress and the Maid" Carrie Ezier, the
many encores The singing of the team
is great Henri French presents a nov
city act, Wilfred and Lottie. Wilfred
is a contortionist who does stunts new
and novel, even in this wornout form
of amusement. His little dog Lottie, is
about the best dog ever seen on the
stage. Sakato, a Japanese Juggler, is
the opening act but is one of the best.
1t is an old saying that there is no
such thing as a poor Japanese act, but
Sakato is away above the average.
Grace Leonard, the ideal boy, makes
a tremendous hit with her PAROLES, one
especially a drinking song to the tune
of whats the Use of Dreaming. Kari
Hummel with his Illustrated song and
a set of pictures that are to say the
least interesting. The bill on the whole
is as well balanced and entertaining as
the public could hope for.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-01

Interstate National bank of Kansas
City, Kan, for the South Omaha Ma
tional bank of South Omaha, Neb., and
the National Bank of Commerce of st:
Louis for the Ada National bank OF
Ada, Ok.
Damie w. Harper is appointed post
master at Catalpa, Cove county, KAN
vice r. NJ. Foster, resigned; Harvey G.
Wingerd at Navarro, Dickinson coun-
ty, Kan, vice J. A. Hoover, resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-01
BABY BOY HAD
ITCHING HUMOR
Which Broke Out in Different Places
Nothing Would Help Him
Mother Almost in Despair Skin
Quickly Healed Withouta Scar and
Trouble Has Never Returned
SINCE USING CUTICURA
MOTHER GIVES 1T PRAISE

Several months ago, my little boy,
now two and a half years old, began to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-01
The $1.OO Comforts at o9c

Warm, fluffy Comforts-size 72x76 inches Cow
cred with fancy silkones-light and dark grounds
with pretty floral designs. These Comforts are
extra good values at dollar = better than the
average. You can save thirty-one cents co
by buying them now for. .OOC
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-02-18
Died in Colorado.

Mrs. Harry Bishop learned from de-
layed message last Friday OF the death,
three days previous, of her sister. Mrs.
}. IL. McFadden, at TT. Collins, Colo,
whittier she had moved with her hus.
band year ago for the benefit of her
health, which was being undermined by
consumption.
Prior to going west the McFaddens liv-
ed near AviIla. They frequently visited
Jasper AMI were quite well known TO
many people here, who will read this
item With sorrow, They lost one child
shortly after going to Cobra lo;rnnthe' ,
II hoy of len years, with his father, sur
vive the mother.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-02-18
DEATHS GRIM HARVEST.
Some Who Were Cut Down by
the Reaper Since Last Week.
Carl Laughed.

Last Tuesday Jasper people wero
shocked to hear of the death, at Tulsa,
Okla, of Carl Laughed, the son of MIR.
and Mrs. A. II. Laughed of this city
Carl had been engaged in the photo
graphy business at Tulsa for several
months past, and although he had suf
feI ed for three years or more with ap-
pendicitis the attacks had been less
frequent of late, and when he came up
to Jasper last week to spend couple
of days at home he seemed to be in
unusually good health. After his ra
turn to Tulsa on Wednesday of last
week his parents had no word from him
their first intimation Of his trouble be.
ing telegram Monday moning from a
Tulsa physician stating that Carl was
about to be subjected to an operation
This message was ALMOST immediately
followed by another stating that lie
had just died as result of tho opera
tion. The two messages were dated
nearly twenty-four hours apart, the
delay to the first being accustomed by
the poor condition of the wires follow
ing the recent storm.
Carl Laughed WAS in his 24th year
at the time of his death. Last summer
he opened a photography studio here,
removing to Tulsa about Sept. lst.
He was capable Industrious young
man, and the news of his death is
received with much regret by Jasper
people who knew him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Laughead left Tuesday
for Tulsa to take the remains to Ohio
for interment. 1t WAS intended to hole
the burial at Carthage. but the par
ents on their arrival at Tulsa were
handed note Carl dictated when il
seemed certain he could not live, ask
to be buried at Wellsville, Ohio, the ole
Laughead home, and arrangements
were at once changed to conform tt
his expressed wish.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-02-18

The burial services are set for today
at Lamar, which town was Mr.. Titles
home for many years. and where many
OF his relatives still live. lie came to
Jasper about eight years ago and prior
to opening his blacksmith shop here en-.
gagged for two ears in farming east, OF
town. He has always borne a reputa-
ton as nm honorable, industrious man
and the general esteem in which he was
held found expression in almost count.
less anxious inquiries after his condition
while he lay in the Valley OF the Shadow
from Saturday until death removed him
moro general regret than was evident
when the news OF bis death be came
known. HeNwas in his 18th. Jear, and
had lived all his life in southwest Mis-
souri,, chiefly 10 Lamar.
The funeral services at o'clock this
mo- ming, at the Little home, were quite
largely attended and many friends ac-
com panied the body to Lamar where
burial will be held this afternoon at
Fairview ccmetry.
Deceased leaves seven children, namo.
IS Mrs. E. NJ. Glaze OF Lamar, Mrs. S
A. Douglas Of east Of Jasper, Gilbert
Little, of Lamar, and Intz, Charles,
Nj Ibel and Murrel Little OF Jasper. All
his children are 10 attendance at the
funeral, as are also sister Of the de
ceased, Mrs. Laura Wilson OF Miami,
1. T., and her sor, Joseph. Aaron Little
a nephew, at Kansas City and Rola
Little OF Miami are expected today
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-02-18
Died of Blood Poison.

The Lamar Loader chronicles the
death of Frank Joyce, the we'll known
Boston farmer and well-driller last Sat
urday. Mr.. Joyco's death resulted
from blood poisoning or gangrene Sew
eral weeks ago one Of his feet began to
mortify and wither, the trouble first az
pearng in the toes. The toes were am
putatfd, but too late to Prevent tho
disease from attacking the foot proper.
Last week the foot was removed, but
the poison held its grip and ended his
life, as stated, on Saturday morning.
Deceased was well known here and ali
who kueR him will regret his untime'y
end. The burial was held at Forest
Grove cemetery.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-02-18
Rev. E. H. Williamson Dead.

Parties here received word this week
of the death at Nevada last week of
Rev. E. II. Williamson, the evangelist
who conducted very successful three
weeks revival meeting at the Christian
church in this city last December Rev
williamson death was due to smallpox,
which he contracted at Milford few
weeks ago while holding a revival a
hysiciah there diagnosed the case as
chicken.po and while still very ill Rev.
Williamson took the train at Irwin to
go to Sheldon. The train made no stop
at Sheldon and he WAS carried on to
Nevada, where the health officials noted
him at once, physicians saw that tho
'oubla WAS smallpox and he was taken
to the hospital, where he died one day
last week.
Rev. Williamson had just accepted u
pastorate at Sedalia and was to have
taken charge there very shortly. He
was an able, earnest minister who was
responsible for much good in the world.
His meeting here resulted in thirty con-
versions and he was equally successful
elsewhere 1t is matter for general
grief that such man should be remov-
d at the very height of his usef illness
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-02-18
Charles Little.

Charles Little, who for several years
has conducted a blacksmith shop in
this city, died Tu,slay evening be-
tween eight aud niue o'clock AZ u result
ofan attack of appopiexy and paralysis
that seized him last Saturday. Prior to
that day be had been i'll for few days
aud unable to do any work, but on Sat
urday he apparently felt as we'll ne ever
until about three O'Clock in the after.
noon, whrn he was suddenly seized
with sort OF collapse and was uncon
sciousness for few moments. He
quickly rallied, however, aud after be
ing carried to DR.. Hendricks Office was
able to converse is inteli gently as if
nothing had happened. Although
weak, he WAS able to walk out to the
buggy in which he was taken home,
and On arriving there walked into the
house and went to bed At about six
O'Clock severe stroke OF appOplexy
and paralysis, OF which the fist attack
was but premcnlory >! mpt"m, siezed
him, and from that mGinriit until his
,or OVER seventy fout hour, he lay
unconscious without a sign OF liir OK
Icapb for the convulsive movements u
| his right hand.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-02-18
To Consump;iVes.

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ypophoSphites aud Blrdgetti from the
original formula is TIKI sovereign rem
edS for consumption, asthma, bIonchi'
tis, catarrh, la grippe. coughs, colds
and all throat and lung niHladies.
Thousands OF people say they have
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Those who have used il will have no
other, sHd recommend i: TO their fellow
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1t has cured many after they were
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The undersigned as ccnsumptive
can testify from his own experience as
to its value.
Write ut oncr-'lela!s are dangerous,
and may prove fatal.
For full particulars, testimonials, etc,
address g. A. ABBoTT. Sole Agent,
90 Ann ST., New York Cay, NY.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-02-18
DRACGHOPS'S
Practical Business College

Eve also teach bY maiD
300 ST Louis ST., SprinAii ID, Mo-, Of
Kansas City, ST. Louis, or Fit, Scott.
225-ll
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-02-18
VIM. Wardlow. ,

VIM. WarlloH, who has bpen farm
ing few mi es nth west of Jasper
for several year past, died early this
morning of consumption. We learned
of his death too late for extended no.
tice. The funeral services will be at
Blue schoolhousa tom PROV at = o'clock
MIR WarIlow mad been very low for
some time an / his death was not un
expected.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-02-18

Mr. and Mr-. l, L. Dsa7doriT, who
have been visiting with the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Deardorhi,
here, since the holidays, left last Thurs
day for their home at Hradley, B. e.
Enronte ,hev will visit for timo with
relatives at Missoula. Mout.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-13

EVERY ONE Is TALKING About
iJH FLAT NcEh- II Nog UAYT
'T GIVEN IS YOURS DO so
NOW. IMPERIAL LAUNDRY. BACH
OF TOSTOTIICE.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-13

OUR DuAhSTIC FINISH Is JUs1
ThE THING AND SATISFIES OIR
PATRONS. II YOU WANT TO III
UP To DATE HAVE YOUR LAUN.
DRY DONE ny THE IMPERIAL
LAUNDRY. RACK or POSTOTFTCE
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-13

OUR ASSORTMENT OF CANNEs
FRUITS 40 VEGETABLES ARB A
SELECTED STOCK CU2iE ~ AM
EXAMINE THEM. p g PRATT 4
co. al SOCTV SECOND.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-13

AZTEC FUEL CO. MIL FsC.
IORN AND MOUNTAIN MOOD
PlNION FENCE POSTS. GAIIUp
LUMP COAL. $3.50 Der TON. BUY
ANY OLD TINE SHCNE 25t.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-13

OUR WORK or LAUNDERING
ON LADIES COLLARS. SIIIRI
WAISTS, Skirts AND uTCh
SUITS IS UNSyItPASSER. IafPts
RIAL LAUNDRY. HACh OF posi-
OFFICE
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-15

pered. You must pay yo' own bills, and
book yo'self, honey. Don't ask me
whyi' he added as she opened her lips
to speak
Instantly he was gone, leaving her
to puzzle out the matter for herself.
But the need for assembling her re-
lations with Uncle Billy, whom she
had known longer than any one living
save Gideon, did not dawn upon her.
Supper alone was less an ordeal
than she had expected On her return
to her room she met the hall boy and
ordered pen and paper She had bare
ly seated herself to write when dis
patch interrupted her; it was adj
dressed to William Dodge, and was
from Alfred at Carson City. Am de-
tanned here VIII be in Colfax on the
thirtieth-"
In the reaction of relief she wrote a
short, almost happy letter to Alfred,
sending it to post by the hall boy. The
next day they faced homeward- No
other passenger shared the box seat
with Stella; and leisureiy, little shy
ly, she told Uncle Billy of her plans for
school. and received his advice, heart
felt, If not always wise.
At Dutch Flat she stopped to visit
an acquaintance. timing her home
going for Uncle Billy's next trip, hop
ing vainly that Alfred would be with
him. 1t was indeed Homecoming!
Days only she had been away; they
seemed weeks Sally B., Viola, Vic
Wah. even the dog. greeted her over
powerinely. Suddenly she realized
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-15

with heart-wrench her leaving it
would be.
Here's letter for you." Sally B.
said. when Stella was at last free. 1T
came yesterday"
She took 1t, but paled with quick
fear when she saw the strange hand
writing. She FASTENED to her room.
There was neither date. address, nor
signature; but the message was cruel
Stella Anthony: Alfred Vincent's
life is in your hands Send to the adj
dress below within one week after
October 80 your written word that
you will marry Gideon Ingram, and
Vincent shall go free Refuse to do
this and he shall die. Return this let
ter with your answer, or it will not
avail"
In the postscript were directions for
address, but Stella did not read them.
She thrust the sinister sheet out of
sight in her pocket: yet the words
burned in her brain, written there for
ever Motionless, she gazed at the
wall in useless endeavor to think.
Darkness fell. Still she stood there,
leaning against the wall now, though
she had no memory of moving. A step
caught her ear. She started up in
tent on defending herself against in
terruption. The Chinese boys harsh
voice came through the door telling
her that Alvin waited in the parlor to
say goodbye.
She went into the parlor- Alvin, \
man In years, yet ever the buoyant
boy. sprang forward with outstretched
hands to greet her.
"Oh, Miss Stella. the so miles are
done! Done pom honor, too The
commissioners have examined and ac-
cepted the work. They say it's o. X.
and the governments bound to re-
ceive it. And the blamed strike that
broke out yesterday won't hinder the
G. p. mite; they've got more men
coming on the sly. I'm going to my
Sacramento office in the morning 1
came to say good Why, Miss Stella!
What's the matter?'
His exuberance was a tonic. Ste1la's
numb heart began to beat little color
to her lips, hope to her soul. Yet she
did not speak, though she smiled.
What is it. Miss Stellar" Alvin re-
peated. You look as if you'd died
and come back, though not all of you
There's awful things in-your facet"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-15

must have come in ahead of us-must
be here now, and II could only get
word from Alfredo
Shall / telegraph for your"
She shrank back. "Oh, no. He
wouldn't wish me to send him mes
sages over the wires
I'll fix that He won't know yo're
heah."
THAT will be good; thank you I'm
such a trouble to you, Uncle Billy
And my trip has been quite useless
she added YEARLY.
Not useless. honey. You brought
me luck-won the race for u.s.
She smiled. Il hope I'll bring you
more luck I'll go home with you to-
morrow"
That's right. child. Goodbye till
mawning- Have sweet dreams"
''Good-bye?" she echoed wondering
ly. Aren't you going to stay here
tonight? Take me in to supper"
He WINGED before her steady eyes,
and lied heroically. II have a heap to
do befo' I'll be ready for the trip
home; and I won't have time to see
you again. Eat good suppeh. child,
won't you? Have you money to pay
for it?"
mot a two-bit piece, Uncle Billy.
You pay for me, won't you? And book
me, too? I'll have 1t for you when we
get home
She was surprised by his silence and
nervousness. He opened his purse
quickly, and forced some money upon
her, his embarrassment increasing as
he looked furtively through each open
door while pressing her hand shut
over the coin. Take that" he whis-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-15

And in my heart, too. Alvin Oh,
Alvin, T." She grew cold again, and
was silent.
Tactfu1 Alvin said nothing, but push
ing a chair behind her pressed her
gently into it. He did not release her
hand, but stroked 1t softly, waiting for
her to speak
Suddenly she started up. This was
the thirtieth, and-a week, the letter
had saidi And she did not know how
far the answer was to go. Precious
time had already been wasted. 1t
was ages since she read those awful
words. She must do something, tell
some one, get help Alvini He was
the one. She put the letter in his
hand Read it, quick," she com
manded-
He complied. starting at the first
words, then reading on quietly, through
the postscript directions, and ending
with careful scrutiny of the en-
velope- Stella watched him anxiously,
wondering, even in her preoccupation,
at the maturity and wisdom that came
into his face at emergency's call "Oh,
Alvin, there must be some way be-
side-beside obeying. How can / do
that7 Yet how can 1 be A1fred's-
mur-murderer?" She shuddered at
the word.
Perhaps this is only threat from
into trouble"
sOh, no.. Stella answered. remem-
bering the last look she had seen in
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-15
EIevating the FiHpinos.

What American precept and exam
pie may do in the Philippines is indi-
Gated anew by what is going on in
Mindanao, regarding which the Army
and Navy Journal says the quarters
of the army officers there may result
in the abandonment by the natives of
the nipa huts and the sort of civiliza-
ton that goes with such primitive
structures The Army and Navy Jour
nal adds: Gov. Johnson, in installing
stable and practical government
over the non-Christian tribes, has ar
ranged for every family to have its
hemp field, and is urging the natives
to give up their huts for wood houses.
He has used the dwellings of army
officers as an illustration of the value
of such habitations. The people, who
have a high respect for the big Ameri-
can soldier, are abandoning their
shacks and building real houses" This
marks a long step forward, and as
sures most gratifying results. The
native huts of the old order are not
only Objectionable as IMPLYING a low
order of life, but are too often the
breeding-places of disease. The first
act when an epidemic breaks out is
usually to burn the nipa huts as one of
the best means of destroying the dead
ly germs. The new and better way
of living taught by the Americans is
certain to add in raising the race to a
higher level
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-15
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens during a trip Of the
nele Ry p das E sssss
driver, Alfred Vincent, a young man. and
come across the remains OF a massacre.
Later at Anthony's station they find the
work there also. Stella Anthony. daugh-
ter of Anthony, keeper of station. Is in
Vincent f is assigned his t1 Work in unearth-
ing plans of enemies of railroad being
men are WORKING on the road and receives
token of esteem from Stella The old
town in order that he may be able to
keep fatherly. watch over the young
Tfola as danste9 Of hotel Iand
lady. Vincent visits society circles of en-
learns their secrets He returns to Stella.
each showing signs of love for the other:
opposins nsaa Pacie neaehes inne
town She writes to Alfred Vincent his
insults her and she is rescued by Gideon.
her fathers servant: In turn he proposes
he will return the sort Of a man she viii
love Stella hears from her lover.
Finds letter of importance involving
plans of opposition road Plot to destroy
matchmaking evidence against Cadwalla-
der on charge of wire tapping is also
Phineas CadwalIader faces prison
ehaa of evidsnes him wiFs pet
to blow up Flora" Stella and Alfred
show love for each other despite hostility
of Gideon Alfred and Stella pledge their
troth and former is compelled to leave
company business Mrs. Bernard leaves
for scene of husbands recent strike"
leaving Stella in charge Again the girl
repulses Gideons advances. In showing
Miss Hamilton, niece of railroad Of
ncial, about the camp. Alfred somewhat
neglects Stella, who shows pain at treat
ment. Banquet in railroad town is scene
Of more monopolization of Alfred by Miss
Hamilton, with determination Stella's
part to change her temperament Alfred
writes paSSionately to Stella, decrying
the attention which he was compelled to
give Miss Hamilton Mrs sally Ber-
nard announces riches. Viola's love for
Alvin, telegraph operator, is revealed.
Gideon returns to Stella and finding offers
of love rejected, makes a threat against
Alfred's life. Quickly leaves town on best
procurable horse in search of Vincent.
When Stella discovers this she makes a
desperate effort and books passage on
stage, which is attempting to beat that
of rival company Amid wild scenes the
coach dashes out of town. Race to beat
opposition compapy'S stage success, but
Stella fails to hear of Gideon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-15

Closer union, indeed the formation
of a new dominion by the British
South African colonies, has been re-
garded by far-seeing men as certain
to come in time. The time may be
nearer than has been generally sup
posed. Last month delegates of the
self governing colonies met in Pretoria
to discuss interstate customs and rail-
way regulations. They took occasion
also to pass resolution in favor of a
closer political union. The sugges-
ton was that convention be called
comprising IL delegates from Cape
Colony, eight from the Transvaal and
five each from the Orange River colo
ny and Natal, and that these delegates
draft a provisional constitution. The
members of the customs convention
agreed to lay the resolution before
their respective governments, and the
general belief is that the governments
will at least go so far as to approve
the convention and appoint delegates.
although final acceptance or rejection
of whatever agreement might be
reached will rest with each colonial
government.