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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03
FLAT RATE FOR WIDOWS
House Passes Blu Allowing Pension
of $12 Per Month.

Washington, Feb. 3.-The house today
passed the Sulloway bill granting a fiat
pension of $12 monthly to all widows of
honorably discharged soldiers. It's pro-
visions were first explained by it's au-
thor, who said it involved an additional
expenditure of $12,741. 900. He described
destitute widows Of soldiers who are
unable to secure pensions because of
some technicality regarding their prop
erty holdings and received applause
when he said these technicalities should
be swept away.
Mr.. Underwood (Ala.) secured round
of applause by expressing his approval
of the measure on the ground of its
general character and it's Justice to
many who heretofore have been denied
the privilege of the pension laws
Amid loud applause the bill was pass
ed without division and with only one
voice in opposition. The attendance of
members today was the largest since
the opening day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03
sIIIwELL PARTY RETURNS.
Another Successful Orient Railway
Excursion to Mexico.

DR.. G. P. Lux has just returned from
an extended trip through Old Mexico.
The doctor and a number of eastern
capitalists were the guests Of A. E.
Stilwell, president Of the Kansas City,
Mexico and Orient railroad. They
Travelled in perfect comfort and luxury
in President Stilwells private Pullman
train. They were treated with great
courtesy by the Mexican government,
being received by President Diaz and
the governors Of several states Of Mex
leo. They were given a magnificent
banquet at Chapultepec, at which there
were present over 200 distinguished
Mexicans and Americans from the City
OF Mexico.
The doctor says that everybody con-
nected with the Mexican government
has the highest esteem for President
Stilwell and they all seem confident
that the Orient road will be successfully
completed and that those who are wise
enough to invest in Its securities at
the present time will reap a rich re-
ward The party was accompanied by
Frank Grimes who is one Of the direc-
tors Of the Orient road. The doctor
says that they did not reach the hottest
part of Old Mexico. although the day
they were in Cuernavaca 1t was IS de-
grees in the shade.
William H Glenn and Con Chumos
were the other Topekans in the party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03
TO GET THAW OUT.
and Counsel to Discuss Ways
and Means.

New York, Feb. 3-Relatives and
counsel Of Harry K. Thaw will hold a
conference today at the state asylum
for criminal insane at Matteawan to
proceedings looking toward Thaw's dis
charge from custody on the ground he
is not now insane.
There are three ways in which the
attempt may be undertaken. One is to
ask the superintendent of the Mattea-
wan asylum to ascertain Thaw's sanity;
another is to ask the state supreme
court to appoint a commission to ex-
anime him and the other is to produce
him in the supreme court by a writ OF
habeaS corpus and have him examined
by a sheriff's jury.
These moves may be made either in
Duchess county, where the asylum is
located or in New York. Some OF
Thaw's counsel are reported to favor
delaying action for month, but on the
other hand, Thaw is said to be pressing
for instant action. It was understood
that both Mrs. William Thaw, his
mother. and Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, his
wife, would visit him at Matteawan to-
day. It was reported that Mrs. William
Thaw is preparing to take a cottage
near the asylum so as to be near her
son.
Daniel OReilly of Thaw's counsel
left this city for Matteawan asylum to-
day. 1t was reported that Evelyn Thaw
accompanied him.
Martin w. Littleton, Thaw's chief
counsel at his trial, remained in this
city and is preparing to go to Florida
to rest He said that when an effort
was made to secure Thaw's release it
probably would be done in the vicinity
of Matteawan.
There was no reason, he said, why
such action might not begin at any
time, but expressed some doubt Of the
advisability Of taking immediate action
Thaw's mental condition, he added
would be the deciding factor. 1t is
understood that careful watch of Thaw
will be kept by his relatives and on
the first indication that he is becoming
depressed or melancholy by his associa-
ton with the inmates of the asylum
prompt steps will be taken to free him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03

l feel that I voice the senti-
o.s OF every organization in the
speed to the State Federation Of Tabor
anu us officers in the legitimate work
stftution-'' ~
Mr.. Bramlette's Address.
o A Bramlette, president of the
Aansas state Federation of Labor.
oenvered most interesting address
further emphasizing the cordial re,
.ations at present existing between
the Two state organizations and the
harmony with which they are work
ing together
nave been authorized by my COL
leagues of the executive board to
come here and try as Thoroughly as
possible TO outline the policy and pur-
pose OF the federation. especiaI1v in
SO Iar as the State Society of Labor
ana industry may be concerned" he
SAID. 1t has been my pleasure since
my election as president to visit AL
most every city and town of anv size
"here there are any wage earners
employed in this state, and have
round In great many points visited
great need OF organization and es-
pec1ally among the employees of some
or the large industries such as the ce-
ment workers, the smeltermen, pack
ing house employees, brick and tile
workers, street car men, -four and ce-
real mill workers and numerous other
crafts which in the aggregate en-
ploy several thousand men and wo-
men, and which at present have no
ORGANIZATIONS except in one or two
small towns, and where the wages
range from $3.50 to Sc per week for
women, and from II to 20 cents per
hour for men, working from nine to
fourteen hours per day under condi-
tons that are in some instances de-
nInrR "a
Federation is to organize these crafts
into their proper craft organizations
and by SO doing secure the much
needed relief to which they as wage
earners are entitled.
I'm order that any degree of sue
cess may be obtained along the lines
OF orga nization, as we'll as legislation,
1t is necessary that we should have
the full cooperation and support of
every eligible labor organization in
the state"
President Bramlette said the fed
organizations affiliated, covering al
most every industry in the state. To
those present representing organiza-
lions that have not yet affiliated, he
extended to their local unions,
through them as delegates, a cordial
invitation to join the state federation.
An open session will be held at s
O'Clock this evening at representative
hall. for which the following pro-
gramme has been arranged:
Music.
Address of Welcome-Gov. E. w.
Hoch.
Response-Pres. c. F. M. Deweese.
Music.
Addresse''Union Labor and the
Golden Rule" Rev. James S. Myer7,
North Side Christian church, Kansas
City, Kan.
Music.
Greetings to Labor" DR.. Chas. M.
Sheldon, Congregational church, To-
peka.
short Talks by delegates and
others.
Music
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03

There is nothing which has a
greater effect upon ones person al
appearance than the teeth. The
teeth largely govern the express
sion of the mouth, which is one
of the most expressive features.
No matter how beautiful the face,
the charm is lost if upon parting
the lips decayed and broken teeth
are exposed to view. While ? 4
the other hand clean, well-cared.
for teeth add a charm to any face.
Even if nothing else we're taken
into consideration, this is a suffi-
cient reason for careful attention
to the teeth, one of the essential
features of which is a visit to the
Dentist at regular intervals.
LUX & LUX, Dentists.
800 Kansas Ave. Ind. Tel. 644
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03
FANCY LARGE
California Oranges
per peck 40c

Beans, new Navy, lbs. 26c
Apples, choice, per peck. -. -. 49,. soc
Tomatoes. No. can d. -. 100
Steak, fancy shoulder, ID. ...SHu
Roast, fancy shoulder, ID $500. = 10.
Rice, Pearl, 10 ................. 80
Pickles. fancy, sour. per gal -. 4 5oS
Steak, Hamburg, ID 10o
Butterine, high grade (Armour's
Buttercup) 2-lb brick. $50
Salmon, good. regular size can. 100
Hams. Swifts high grade. per 1b.11 10
Flour. Best Yet (high patent).
bO-lb sack 81. IS
Coffee, fresh roasted, per lb 15c;
or IDS Tor 81 90
Lard, pure hog Lard, 10 ..... -. =. lie
Sugar, best granulated, 20 lb for 41.0O
Oil, best kerosene, gallon $500. loo
Ginger Snaps, 2 lbs for .....1Bo
Beets, fancy, No. cans. :. -. 90. . loo
Lard Compound, rb........10 100
Corn, fancy canned ......-....-.. TO;
Raisins, fancy, IL OF pkg. 10c
Coffee, good. per 10. ..11C
Evaporated Apples, fancy. ms. .zsoj
Roast. fancy juicy rib. per no. .1o0I
Granulated Sugar. best 100 pound
sack -44.o3j
Japan Rice, fancy, 2 fbs. f505
Granulated Sugar. best. rs pounds
for u .004
with IS order of other goods.
sugar included.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03
MRS. sCHENCK Is DEAD.
Wife OF County Attorney Dies After
Lingering Illness.

Mrs. Maggie Schenck, wife of
County Attorney John ]. Schenck
died at her home 1905 West sixth
avenue, this morning of an affection
OF the throat, after q lingering illness
OF six months. Mrs. Schsnck was
porn on a farm near Pauline 81 years
ago. and was married to Mr.. Sche1lck
June l4th 1888. and has been a resi-
dent of Topeka since that time She
spent several weeks in Chicago this
winter under the care of specialists In
the hope that her trouble would Weld
to treatment. but returned to the
family home in this city about a
,nontn ago and her condition has
Deen critical since that time. she has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03
LEWIS IS CHOSEN.
successorship to John Mitchell Is
Finally Settled.

Indianapolis, Ind. Feb. 3-Thomas
Lewis has been elected to succeed John
Mitchell as president Of the United
Mine Workers OF America and William
d. Ryan to succeed William B. Wilson
as secretary-treasu of the organiza-
ton. The official canvass was COM
pleted last night. Lewis has been vice
president of the Miners union and
made the race against Wilson, defeat
ing the former secretary-treasurer by
approximately 5000. Ryan resigned the
office of secretary-treasurer Of the I'LL
noia Mine Workers to enter the race
for the national Office. He is elected
by an overwhelming vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03
MOB ATTACKS POLICE.
Two Officers Badly Hurt I'm Riot In
South Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. 3--A riot occurred
today at the plant of the Illinois Cen
trail Steel company in South Chicago.
Two policemen were attacked when
they tried to dispense a crowd OF 1000
men who had gathered to await the
reopening Of the plate mills which
have been closed several weeks. Ed
ward Roach. a policeman. was beaten
until unconscious and Officer William
Stupec was badly hurt. A riot call
brought a heavy detail of police, who
dispersed the crowd after a severe
fight in which a number Of men were
dubbed and four leaders were ar
rested
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

NJ E Gillian to F. NJ. Newland, lots
~ to 1a1, inc, Ohio ave-. and lots
122 to 132. inc, Virginia ave-. High -,
land Park add. -..................... ,5OO
B. F. Pankey and wife to E. Davis,
part lot Z, section Is. N. e. So
and E. n lot :. S-n-14. .......:-..- g. 400
A. King and wife to A. E. Spear, lots
395 and 1917 Central ave-, Curtis add 1000
8. B. Johnston to s. T. Miller. lots
in city Of Kingston. ................... e. 400
l. M Bowman and wife to M. E.
Dawson, lots on 10th and Quincy
SIS. OVo
Central National Bank 70 R. U. Nc
Cleran, part lot 17 Throop ST.,
TROOPS add. !
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03
LOCAL MENTION.

Price sells postage stamps for accom-
mediation. and drugs for a living.
If you have any particular brand of
smoking tobacco that you find difficult
to secure try Eagles. They carry all
the standard and exclusive brands of
tobacco on the market.
Max Dfllae, the eccentric comedian, is
making a hit at the Olympic this week
with his eccentric makeup and funny
stories and parodies.
Nothing could please a man more for
a birthday present than a box OF Eagles
Smokers. They are put up in tin foil
packages whcih keeps them soft and
packages which keeps them soft and
fresh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03

lived in the open air On the porch of
her home since she returned to To-
peka.
She is survived by her husband,
and son, Clyde, twelve years Of age
The funeral arrangements have not
been completed, but the services will
be held in the First Baptist church
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03
MAY Take on Trains.

According to a rumor which is float
ing around the Santa Fe today there
will be a reduction in the number of
trains running through Topeka which
will take effect next Sunday and which
will result in at least two of the local
trains on the main line being annulled.
This rumor today could not be officially
confirmed at the general offices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03

Talmage Wilson, the 12-year-oid son
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Wilson. 1917
North Jefferson street, died Sunday
afternoon of malarial fever at the
home of his parents. The body will
be taken to Eskridge for burial tomor-
row
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03
800
1000
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

John Buchschacker, an employe of
the Santa Fe railroad, died at the COM
pany hospital early this morning Of
pneumonia. The funeral will be held
from the family residence, S26 Golden
avenue, Tuesday at $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03

Topeka Union No 20. n A. A. will
give dance Wednesday evening,
February at A. o. U. w. hall. Sixth
and Jackson. Bird floor. Admission 25c
q couple. Extra ladies 1oc. Every-
|Aodw fuHatod.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03
Pear Calls at White House.

washington. Feb. 3.-Commander
Peary paid his respects to President
Roosevelt today. "I shall start for the
north on another exploration trip the
first Of next July said Commander
Peary, as he left the White House.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03

Ambrose Rice died at Ketth's hos
pital Sunday morning. The funera
announcement will be made later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03
Robbed Bank of $500.

Oklahoma City, Ok. Feb. IA dis
patch from Bridgeport, Ok. states that
robbers dynamited the safe Of the State
bank at that place at an early hour this
morning and made their escape after
noouriue $40 In oHxmDooUA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03

The funeral of Mrs. J. w. Farms
worth was held from the family home
627 Topeka avenue, this afternoon a
O'Clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03

Othen Geitz, 10 years of age. died at
the home of his parents. 40 Arch
street, Saturday evening of pneumonia.
A short funeral service was held at tho
home of the parents this morning at
1880. after which the body was ship-
ped to Lawrence for burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-03

Mrs. L. A. Curtis. a resident of Chi
cago, who was visiting the family of
Dr. Taylor near Berryton, died Of
pneumonia Sunday. The body will
probably be sent to her home in Chi
caRo though no definite arrangements
have been made.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-23
Jim Martins Birch.

Jim Martin was giant lumberman
in the forests of West Virginia. His
handspike. for rolling and toting logs,
was made of green river birch. and
was so heavy that no other man in
the camp could use it. When the
Mexican war broke out a recruiting
officer visited the camp, and Jim was
among the first to enlist Instead of
throwing his handspike on the ground.
he stuck the end of 1t in the mud
on the bank of the Pond Fork Branch
OF the little Coal river. Jim was killed
and buried in Mexico. The handspike
took root and grew into an immense
tree, and is to-day pointed out as Jim
Martins monument. Neither man nor
boy would touch 1t with an AK for a
million dollars.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-23
Interesting Historic Find.

The Pail Mall Gazette reports that
miners excavating near Starunia made
an interesting historic find in the re-
mains of mammoth in excellent state
of preservation. The portions dug out
include two teeth, six feet in length,
but in five or six pieces; jawbones.
parts of the vertebral column, and
three or four yards of hide, upon which
the hair is still fresh, joints and other
bones, and one foot of the animal. The
remarkable state of preservation in
which the skeleton was found is at
tributed to the fact that the soil in
the district is permeated with mineral
oils, earth wax and natural gases.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-23
Love Is Cruel, Indeed.

Love comes unbidden and fees from
those who pray at his shrine. He
comes like all-conquering kings-free-
hearted, generous. great; he goes like
a thief in the night, carrying away all
that has made life worth the living.
He stabs US with the weapons we have
given him, he drinks our tears and
laughs at the tortures he infiicts, for
love is cruel. - And yet we
are ever ready again and again to bare
our hearts to the blows. Men feel
love with more intensity than women,
and they forget more swiftly.-From
Madame.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-23
The Lost Customer.

1T was rainy day" said the book
seller. "and the wet shoes and drip
ping umbrellas of customers had made
the floor quite wet and slippery just
inside the store door. All our clerks
happened to be in the back part of
the place when the door opened and a
large and very stout woman hurried
in. Just as the door swung shut be-
hind her she slipped and fell fiat upon
the floor. Before any of us could reach
her she picked herself up with surpris-
ing quickness for a woman of her
size, gave a stony stare all around the
room. and then without uttering n
word, turned around, opened the door
and walked out in the most dignified
manner. None of us has ever seen
the woman since. and | suppose her
pride will prevent her from ever COM
ing into the store where her first ap-
pearance was so mortifying."
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-23
Rapid Tunnel Boring Machine.

There has recently been invented
machine for boring into the rock
and making tunnels in an extraordi-
narily rapid way. In addition to the
rapid opening of ground for the more
economical development of metallifer-
Gus veins, it will remove the necessity
in many instances to provide outlets
for the water This machine, it is
claimed, will cut hole eight feet in
diameter and make five feet per hour.
1t is claimed that it will cut from %
to SO lineal feet per day of "a hours
Bulletin International Finance Associ-
alton, Mexico.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-23
DOG AIDED HELPLESS FRIEND.
Remarkable Feat of Canine lntelli-
eence Put on Record.

A writer in the Cornhill Magazine
narrates an incident which occurred
to Miss Napier during her stay in
Algiers. A large dog kept for pro-
lection was taught to go to the bak-
er's every morning for bread. and his
business was to bring home IL rolls
in basket; but for several mornings
1t was observed that there were only
II rolls, and on making inquiry and
watching the dog, he was found to
stop on his way home and to bestow
one roll on a poor half starved female
dog. who lay with her puppies in
corner not far from the road. The
baker was then told to put 13 rolls
in the basket, and then for some days
the dog brought II. After a time
the whole IS were brought home regu-
larly: a sign. as it was found, that
his friend. the mother, was now con-
valescent. and able to do without help.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-23
How He Got ODE IitIe.v

In many states there is such sur
plus of titles the stranger often grows
weary hearing them. Not long ago a
Chicago tourist, who had halted in a
little Georgia town to have the mud
washed off his touring car, engaged
the colored boots" of the only hotel
in conversation.
Everybody is a Judge or colonel
or major down here, isn't he, Sam?"
he queried.
Yes, sah,' replied Sam with grin.
well, who is that angular gentle
man with the white goatee?"
Dat am Jedge Chester, sab"
Judge, eh? What was he ever
judge Off"
"Oh, he's a jedge of a good cigah,
sab. OATS how he got de title"
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-23
Presence of Mind.

In very few cases is presence of
mind natural gift. Some people
there are, doubtless, to whom it comes
naturally and by instinct to do the
right thing at the right time and
place; but they are few in number.
Then, again, some people are by ma
ture cooler-headed than their neigh
bors, and do not shout or otherwise
become useless just when their SER
vices are required. But this quiet COM
posure, though very valuable, is not
quite the same thing as presence of
mind. The latter consists not only
in having your wits ready for use.
but in knowing how to use them, and
being sufficiently calm and steady in
mind to remember and turn to account
that knowledge. From the earliest pos
sible age children should be taught
self-control, and the instinct of trying
to remedy any mistake or accident
they may encounter.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-23
No Lax ON Pianos.

The vigorous protests mads In
France against the proposal to levy a
tax upon all owners of pianos in that
country have had the desired result,
and for the present no further attempt
will be made to carry the suggestion
into effect.
The plan, as the London Telegraph
recalls, was to make every possessor
of small piano pay the equivalent
of two dollars year, and the owners
of grand were to dlsburse double
that amount 1t was estimated that
the revenue from the proposed tax
would enrich the Golfers of the state
to the tune of s1,000,000 Many collec-
tions of other instruments have been
known to produce worse tune.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-23
Economical Commodore.

II was the custom in the days of
our old navy for the men to bring to
the mast all worn-out articles which
were to be inspected. handed in, and
exchanged for new. The drummer
had applied for so many drum-heads
that the commodore felt sure he was
being imposed upon, and one day set
himself to watch while the band was
playing. AS one rafting martial air
followed another. his anger increased
perceptibly. until he burst forth in
uncomfortable rage: There now
confound you! see why you use so
many drum-heads! Don't drum in the
middle Of it all the time. Drum all
over that drum, l tell you!"
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-23
Taste.

Every mans taste is valid for him
self; none may presume TO instruct an
other The taste of a NAVY who strolls
into a picture gallery is quite as au-
thoritative, or. better, quite as nuga-
tory, as that of its trained curator.
Accordingly, the task of a museum is
to grow Systematically in the sunshine
of science. avoiding the moonshine of
esthetic uncertainties. Evidently, If
this objection is based on any truth
1t is decisive. But 1t is based not on
truth at all, but upon strangely NOR
bid timidity in the academic tempera-
ment. 1t is a typical idol of the sci
entific cave. Unquestionably such i'm
potence of taste frequently exists in
specialists. Charles Darwin has re-
corded the gradual withering of his
esthetic life. 1t has remained for our
times to exalt this incapacity, this
malady of the soul, into high scien-
tific virtue.-Atlantic Monthly.