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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23
HEARS FROM TAFT
Mr.. Sherman Receives q Tele'
gram From the Secretary.
Gov. Herrick Relates Circum-
stances of the Illness.

Cleveland, June 23.-The following
was received by Mr.. Sherman this
afternoon:
New Haven. Conn.,, June 23.-Am
greatly distressed to hear of your ILL
ness. Hope Governor Herrick Will
health. which 1 constantly pray may
be rapid.-William H. Taft
speaking of Mr.. Sherman's illness,
Ex-Governor Herrick said:
Mr.. Sherman first was taken i'll on
the train Sunday morning on the way
from Cincinnati here. While in the
sleeper the pains came on and he at
once realized what 1t probably meant.
On arrival at my home. DR.. Edward
P. Carter and Mr.. Dudley P. Allen
Sherman more or less all Sunday and
Monday. This morning following the
apparent serious nature of his illness
the physicians ordered that he be
taken to a hospital where he could be
better attended in the event OF an
operation. He was taken at a time
when the trip in the Invalid carriage
did no harm.
"At the hospital Mr.. Sherman was
given every attention. While his condi-
ton is such that it may become critical
at any moment, yet do not consider
that he is in any danger at present.
Since O'Clock this morning he had
been resting easily and has suffered
very little pain. Only one opiate has
been administered. 1 see no reason
to doubt that he will be well again
in a day or two"
While no official statement has been
issued by the attending physicians 1t
was reported from other sources this
afternoon that the vice presidential
candidate was resting quite COM
fortably following a FESTIVE period af-
ter his arrival at the hospital. 1t was
also understood that a consultation
of physicians will be held this after
noon for the purpose of considering
the ACCESSIBILITY of an operation.
Master Charlie Taft walked proudly
by his fathers side. Stand after stand
took up the cheering and with bands
playing, the Rought Riders discharg-
ing their revolvers, and the crowds
cheering the entire field for many min
utes was a scene Of wild enthusiasm.
No Operation.
Cleveland, June 23.-At o'clock
today Doctors Carter and Allen issued
ing that in their opinion an operation
upon Mr.. Sherman would not be
necessary; that they believed Mr..
Sherman'S, recovery would be very
rapid and that in all probability he
would be out within few days.
New York Doctor Sent For.
New York. June 23-Dr. George W.
Boskowitz, of this city, will leave for
Cleveland at $50 this afternoon to at
tend James S. Sherman. the Republican
vice presidential candidate, who is i'll
is in response to a telephone message
from Mr.. Sherman's son. DR.. Bosko-
WITT attended Mr.. Sherman in a previ-
Gus illness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23
KEPT SECRET SIX WEEKS.
Fireman w. f. Doyle and Miss May
Applegate Wed But Tell No One.

For six weeks W. E. Doyle and Miss
May Applegate successfully concealed
their marriage not only from their
most intimate friends but their par
ents as well. But the secret could not
remain long such to the parents of both
groom and bride and in response to
questions confession followed and the
news was soon spread to their init
mate acquaintance. w. E. Doyle is a
fireman at headquarters fire station,
while Miss Applegate is the daughter
of Mr.. William Applegate of 1156 Wayne
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doyle slipped away to
Lawrence about six weeks, ago and
were married there.
Mr.. Doyle just previous to entering
the service of the fire department was
in the United States navy and made
a record that was an unusual one. In
his four years of service he received
promotion after promotion until he
reached the rank of gunner's mate,
having charge of battery Of nine
guns, rapid firing six Founders on the
battleship Wisconsin. After assuming
this rank Mr.. Doyle further distin-
guished himself by being in direct
charge of the crew that made the
worlds record in gunnery with six
Founders. He finished his period of
enlistment in 1905.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23
TAFT'S DAY AT YALE.
He Shows Up at Ball Field in the
Front Ranks.

New Haven, Conn, June 23-William
H. Taft '7S, secretary of war, and Re
publican nominee for president of the
United States, was the central figure
in today's events incident to COM
mencement week at Yale university.
His formal participation was in the
ceremony of presenting to the uni
versity by the class Of 1898 of a hand
some memorial Flagstaff in memory of
Lieutenant Augustus Garfield Ledyard,
who was killed in action in the Island
Of Negroes. M
The war secretary's reception was
enthusiastic. Upon his introduction of
Edwin Sherman, the '9S class secretary
the men rose as one and cheered. Sec
rotary Taft made the presentation
speech on behalf of Lieutenant Led
yards classmates.
At the conclusion of the memorial
exercises the secretary started for the
Edwards hall. the class headquarters.
Goes to Ball Game.
Yale Field, New Haven, June 23.-
Secretary Taft in the front ranks of the
marching class of '7S, arrived on Yale
field, where Harvard will play base
ball with Yale at p. m. He was
wildly cheered and was forced to hold
a brief reception in full view of the
cheering stands. Then headed by the
band the class marched around the
diamond
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23
TOO HANDY WITH A GUN.
Hugh Harris. Night Operator at Santa
Fe Junction, Wounds a Boy.

1. W. Parker. living at 615 Leland
street, makes the following statement
regarding the shooting of his son Clar-
ence in the foot last night by Hugh
Harris, night operator at the Santa Fe
junction office: Clarence Parker. aged
II years. went out on Soldier creek on
fishing trip yesterday evening. and
about 1920 went TO the junction sta
ton to get the time of night. TIE boy
says that the agent, Hugh Harris,
cursed him and ordered him from the
building He went out, and started
across the Santa Fe foot bridge for
home. when the agent came out of his
office and called to him to come back
off the bridge, declaring he could not
go that way. The boy hurried back
and started up the river toward the
Melan bridge. The agent called to him
to go faster. AS the agent had a gun
in his hand the boy increased his
speed. A few moments later, and while
the boy was distant about 100 feet,
Harris fired and the bullet from the
weapon. gun of 3S caliber, struck the
lad in the foot. The agent secured the
patrol wagon and had the boy taken
to DIR. Keith's office where the wound
was dressed. Later the Parker boy
was taken home by his father in a car
riage. Mr.. Parker has not yet made up
his mind whether he will prosecute
Harris or not
Harris claims that he merely fired
to frighten the boy and that the lat
ter jumped into the way of the bullet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23

the overflow of the Shunganunga
creek, while Dutton opposed the plan
Argument led on to battle and Dutton
got the worst of the encounter. Mr.
Swanson paid his fine and costs, re-
marking at the time: IT have had the
worth of my money, and pay the fine
cheerfully." The first of the week
buttons son Roy was fined $40 in po-
lice court for attempting to assault
Mr.. Swanson with a deadly weapon
in the shape of an iron bar. 1t is to
be hoped that today's proceedings in
city court marks the end of the "Feud
of the Shunganunga," as each side
has won victory in legal actions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23
LOCAL MENTION.
Smoke La Rosa &c cigar.


Frank Snyder. street commissioner,
and twenty of his force. aided in the
construction Of temporary levees west
of the Union Pacific tie treating plant
where they broke through across the
railroad embankment. Snyder and his
force rendered valuable assistance
Ninety-eight per cent of the dealers
in Topeka who sell cigars say Eagles
Rose Tint is their best seller Try II
once and you will know why-its all
tobacco.
]. C. Bauer and family will take an
automobile trip in their great Smith
car to Omaha next week, spending a
short while in that city and returning
by auto.
All petitions for sidewalks to be built
this year will have to be filed with the
city clerk not later than June Is. The
streets and walks committee will meet
Friday evening to pass upon the petit
tions.
The grocer. the baker, the candlestic.x
maker. in fact everybody in Topeka
has an Independent telephone. Why
not install one and be on speaking
terms with the whole town.
Instead of the Union Pacific railroad
having encroached on the yards of the
property owners living at the foot of
North Monroe street the city attorney
finds that the fences of the property
Pacific right of way. The property
lines angle but the fences have been
built on straight line.
At all the stores. The Big Tromp 5
cent cigar.
Not quite $1,000 has been paid in adj
vance upon the new paving by proper
ty owners. They will have until July
1, and after that date the cost of the
improvement will go on the tax rolls
and can only be paid for in ten annual
installments.
Jerry Muskovitz, who has been en-
ployed as craftsman in the city engi-
neer's Office will be engaged by the
city to assist the Union Pacific engi-
neers in the preliminary survey of the
district which it is proposed shall be
diked. Mr. Muskoyitz was employed
by the government on similar work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23
MISS MORGAN WEEDS.
Bride Is Given Away by Her Uncle,
j. PierpOht.

Tuxedo Park. N. Y. June 23.-Many
we'll known New York residents jour
neyed to Tuxedo today to witness the
marriage Of Miss Ursula Juliet Nor
gan. daughter of Mrs. John D. Morgan
of New York, and niece of ]. P. Nor
gan to the Rev. William Fftzsimmons,
rector of the Episcopal church at Tux
edo park. The ceremony was perform
ed in the church of which the Rev.
FTtzsimmons, is rector by the Rev.
Herbert Shipman Freh of the Heaven
ly Rest, New York.
The bride entered the church on the
arm of her uncle, ]. P. Morgan, who
gave her away. Among the guests were
all the Tuxedo colonists and about SOC
from New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23

G. H. Samson
smithsonion Truss Co., Clement
Smith.
Topeka Barrel & Box Manufactur-
ing Co., E. Fuert.
Western Wooden Mills Co... NJ c.
Holman.
Mid-Continent mills. Thomas Page,
David Bowie. ~
Central Paper Co, wholesale paper,
James Nelson, S. ]. Hodgins.
c. s. Eagle, wholesale cigars, Chas.
S. Eagle. A. Hodgins.
Topeka Daily Capital. Arthur Cap
per.
Topeka State Journal, Frank p.
MacLennan.
George Burghart, wholesale cigars
and manufacturer, George Burghart.
B. H. Pugh Manufacturing CO..
farm machinery, b. H. Pugh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23

for October "a, will be received up to
october 1 at a double fee of $1,000.
Skippack Hill, on which the Automo-
bile club of Norristown, Pa, will have
climb on June n, is about one and
one-f1fth mile long. with an elevation
of BAT feet.
During May ninety-four automo-
biIes, valued at $23s.122, were imported
through the port OF New York, COM
pared with 100 cars, worth $40g 926 in
May, 1907.
Although scarcely a year has passed
since taxicabs were introduced in the
British capital, the capital invested In
them already aggregates 100000 0a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23
ARREST BOYS WHO SHOOT BIRDS
Superintendent of Parks Promises to
Put Stop to Slaughter.

Boys who shoot and kill birds at the
city parks will be prosecuted to the
full extent of the law. This ultimatum
has been delivered by A. Reinisch.
superintendent of the city park system,
who is a greater lover of birds. Tues
day afternoon / caught two boys at
Willow park who had just killed two
BIRDS" said Mr.. Reinisch. Il am going
to push the cases against these two
boys and make it an object lesson"
The two boys who were apprehended
were: Henry Raush, 1912 West Sixth
avenue, and Ralph Spurier, 436 Tyler
street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23
To Celebrate q Battle.

New Ulm, Mimi, June 23.-Ar-
rangements are being made by the
people of New Ulm. Fairfax and Red
wood Falls, suitably to commemorate
the memorable attack on Fort Ridg-
ley by the Indians on August 70, 1862.
1t is proposed to make the rorty-sixth
anniversary of the battle a reunion of
old settlers and survivors or that his
toric struggle. The Indians were re-
pulsed by the valiant defenders. The
fort was set on fire by the Indians sew
eral times and the defenders. under a
rain of shot, extinguished the blaze in
each instance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23
QUEEN ESTHER TONIGHT.
Cantata VIII Be Given Under Direc.
ton OF MOdoc Club.

Queen Esther will be given tonight
at the Auditorium under the auspices
Of the Modoc club for the benefit of
the Pipe Organ association.
The sale of tickets indicates that
there will be large audience, near
ly 1000 tickets having already been
sold in advance. Tickets are twenty
five cents to any part of the house.
Seats may be reserved without extra
charge at Stansfield's, 632 Kansas
avepne
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23
FEUD OF THE SHUNGANUNGA.
o. j. Swanson Fined One Dollar for
Assault Today.

o. j. Swanson. living on East
Eighth street. was fined 81 and costs
amounting to s25 in city court today
for assault upon the person of VIM
Dutton, living on Chestnut street. The
trouble between the two men grew out
of Swanson favoring a drainage dis
trict to protect the neighborhood from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23

New Haven, Conn, June 23.-In the
course of his annual report submitted
today to the governing body of Yale
university. President Hadley an
nounces as IAN event of the highest
importance" the selection of Prof.
Frederick Seheetz Jones of the Uni
yersity of Minnesota, to succeed Prof.
Wright as dean of the college. Prof.
Jones will assume his duties at the
close of the next academic year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23
Pleads Guilty to Rebating.

Toledo. O., June 23.-T'he Toledo
Ice and Coal company pleaded guilty
in the United States court today on
three counts of having received re-
bates from the Ann Arbor railroad
company. The court assessed a fine
of $3.50. on each count. Other
counts were dismissed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23

Miss Adina w. Foberg died last
street after a lingering illness. She
leaves a mother, two sisters and a
brother. The funeral will be held
from the home at 1890 Wednesday
morning. Intimate friends of the fam
lily are invited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23

The Mills Dry Goods building was
erected by material from J. Thomas
Lumber Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23

New York Stock Market.
FURNISHED by J. E. Gall, Commissions
Grains, Provisions. Cotton and Stocks.
Office ITO w. Sixth st. Phone 4S6.J
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23

1t is best to always make sure that
rims and tires suit each other and fit
perfectly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Emile Elizabeth Wikidal, the three
weeks -old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
william Wikidal. died Monday after
noon of spinal meningitis. The funeral
was held this afternoon at the family
home. SOC Topeka avenue, followed by
interment In Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23
AUTOMOBILE NOTES.

'Ex-div. IL per cent.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-21
Baptist Church

Morning service at II o'clock,
evening service : o'clock, Sun
day school 9:45 Il. m. prayer
meeting Wednesday : p. m.
After the recreation and many
good things we have received
during til Chautauqua, We
ought to be ready for good
church work and lots of it. Our
Sunday services will be made
more interesting and helpful by
special music. Miss Snydow 5
singing needs no coment and
we want you to come to our
services and enjoy them.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-21

appeal to the hearts of man It'll
the surges cease to roll, y
WAS he guilty?s asked the lee
turer. Had he bJasphemed when
he claimed kinship with God:'
If he were a mere man he WAS
guilty. If he was the son Of God
he was innocent. His guilt or in
noeenee must be passed upon by
the individual. All through the
ages man has been asking himself
the question of PLATE, "What
shall | do with Jesus which is
called Christ?'
The great crowd which heard
Mr.. Chandler was delighted with
the lecture, which, by common
consent. is acknowledged the best
of the course.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-21
q Worthy Enternrisa

Realizing the inability Of many
to attend a day school, but who
desire to obtain a good business
education, Prof. J, Carl Leister
of the Falls City Business Col
lege, has determined to make this
possible by conducting a night
school, where one can gain
thorough knowledge of book
keeping, shorthand and penman-
ship. To all who desire such we
will say that Prof. Lester is a
thorough instructor in all these
branches, and you will find it
time and money we'll spent if you
attend this night school. If you
are interested, consult the Pro.
fessor and he will be pleased to
give you all the information you
desire.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-21
viii Leave Fails City

We are more than sorry to
state that Rev. Dunkleberger
has accepted a call to assume
charge of the Christian church
at Harvard, Neb., and he and
his estimable family will leave
next week for their new home.
Rev Dunkleberger and his
family have made many warm
friends among us who are sorry
to see them go but wish them
success in their new home.
Mr. Dnnkleberger in leaving
goes with nothing but the most
kindly feeling for all his church
people here, and knows that he
is leaving some of his dearest
friends, especially the clergy of
the city, who have shown him
nothing but kindness during his
residence among them.
Rev Dunkleberger's year with
us has been very busy one.
Aside from his regular duties
he has ot1iciated at tWenty-one
funerals and many weddings.
The Harvard charge is a
splendid one, having Il member
ship Of 500, a beautiful brick
church and nice parsonage, and
they have made a wise choice in
their leader.
The Tribune is especially sor-
ry to lose Mr.. DunkIeber@er, a>
he has always been OF great ser
vice to us in his reports Of all
things Of Importance in his line.
Our best wishes go with him.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-21
BIDS REJECTED GOT THEIR MAN
DRAINAGE BOARD HAD MEETING
TUESDAY
All Bids We're Rejected and Board
Agreed to Re Advertise for
New Sids

The drainage board met Tues
day morning and k. L. Grin
stead, drainage commissioner,
in the presence Of die board
opened the sealed bids for the
construction work ON the ditch
es and other drainage improve
ments. The following bids were
received.
{. II. Sternberg x Sons of
South Bend, Ind, S33705o.0l.
Northern Construction Co,
Elkhart, Ind, 500, POI. 10
G. \. McWilliams, Walnut,
Ill, S271S1s.61.
\. Y. Wills x Sons, Pittsfeld,
Ill, S277,33I.0s.
Callahan Bros, Omaha, Neb. g,
part of work only, SOB, ,o5I71
Canal CONSTRUCTION Co, Chi
cago, part of work only, S196,
290.06.
Walsh Construction Co, Day-
enport, Iowa, S277,06476.
Pollard Campbell Dred dging
Co, Omaha, Neb., S272, DDS. SO.
After the bids were tabulated
Mr.. Grinstead filed Il report rec
ommending that all the bids be
rejected as being largely in eX-
cess of the estimates of Engi-
neer Mum, and for the further
reason that he believed that Il
combination existed among the
contractors and that there was
no fair or free bid offered.
Upon consideration Of the
circumstances connected with
the bidding, the board rejected
all bids offered and ordered a
reimbursement for bids Sep
tember Is, 1908.
Some Of the firms represent
ed have had large experience in
this class of work and have
successfully completed their
contracts in other states. The
members Of the board feel that
this work should be done for 9
cents per cubic yard or less,
while the best offer was about
105 cents. The contractors
claim that owing to the many
crossings of the stream the
work cannot be done as cheap
~ as they have taken contracts
for elsewhere, some as low as :
cents. where the work is
straight away work and contin-
uOus digging.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-21
OFFICIALS ARRESTED HORSE
THIEF SATURDAY
After Considerable Sweating by
Our Officers Robert Gordon
Admitted Guilt

As Billy Casey and Con Sanford
were coming from the depot last
Saturday, they met man riding
a horse aud i'll conversation with
him tic man let drop a few re-
marks which aroused the boys
suspicious and they at once re-
ported to Sheriff Fenton and Chief
of Police Marts, who later saw
the man watering his horse at the
fountain on Stone street and be :
gan questioning him, Assoon as
he discovered lie was talking to
officers Of the law he made an ef-
fort to get away, but was placed
under arrest not. however, with
out resistance and a gun play,
but the weapon, which was loaded
all around, and a goodly supply
of cartridges were taken from him
and he was then taken to the cell
in the court house and after a
great deal of coaXing Oh the part
of the officials confessed that he
had stolen a horse. The facts
are these: The man, who gave
his name as Robert Gordon, had
worked for a John Buersting near
Troy, Kans,. and went from there
to St. Joe. Last week he came
back to his old employer and stole
a horse from the pasture, ana also
a saddle from a neighbor. He
rode to Rulo, where lie traded
horses to a Mr.. Young, receiving
$40 IN money and the horse found
in his possession here. After a
complete confession, Deputy Sher-
if Griffin Of Troy was notified
who came to this city and took the
prisoner back to the scene of the
theft.
The two horses were delivered
to their rightful owners on Mon
day.
Our officials always have their
eyes open, and when a criminal
lands in Falls City he is Just as
good as caught, for they will get
him before he has a chance TO
leave town.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-21
LYCEuRl COuR Sc
Entertainments And Lectures For
Falls City

Three Of each will be given in
Falls city in the shape Of a Ly-
ceum Course. Booklets will
soon bc distributed. Preserve
them, they will inform you Of
dates, terms, etc.
George L. Stewart Of Tennes.
see will be here, also William
Raincy Bennett of Indiana.
These two men are the very best
that can be secured. The Sum
Davies Orchestra and Male
Quartet will also be here. These
and the Carolina Jubilee Co.
will delight the music loving
people.
James NJ. Totten will please
any audience with his Riley Sc
lections in dress and his magic.
In magic Is well Is in his read
ings he has few peers.
DR.. George LamOnte Cole has
the best Illustrated lecture to
be heard on "The Primitive
People in America. .
Watch for further announce.
ments.
As theChautauqua has pleased
so many people ii is expected
that the Lecture Course will
have to be still better TO please
rs we'll. 1t has been the aim to
furnish talent that will do this.
DO You wish 10 get ON good
terms with everybody, then
come out and enjoy yourself.
Season tickets ON sale now.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-21
CREDIT DUE THEM
All Should Feel Grateful to Our
Chautauqua Management

Now that the chautauqua is
over our people should stand
as a unit in their thanks to the
management for its success.
It was Il success and L grand
one. True, there were 4 few
weak points, as is always the
case in long programs of like
nature, but all in all it was far
above the average chautauqua,
and the experience Of the past
two years will enable the man
agement TO strengthen the weak
points in the future.
To the gentlemen who had the
affair in charge too much praise
cannot be given for their untir-
ing efforts. hThey gave their
time, labor and money without
a thought of compensation 9th
er than success, and that this
was gained was evidenced by
the large crowds on the grounds
Now that the chautauqua is
to be an annual entertainment
in our city, let everybody carry
his share Of the burden and aid
in making it an affair worthy Of
the community in which it is
held