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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07
STOLE HIS SONS.
w. Guy Smith Kidnaps His Boys at
Garfield School.

A bold kidnapping episode took place
in Topeka this morning in broad day
light, and so skillfully was it enacted
that it was some time after the kid
naper had left town with his capt1ves
that the act was known. Donald and
Sturgis Smith. the ten and twelve
year-old sons of Mrs. Gertrude Smith,
residing between Kansas avenue and
Quincy streets on East Twelfth street,
were stolen on their way to Garfield
school early this morning. The father
of the two boys, w. Guy Smith, who
lives in Redlands, Cal, was the captor
of the two small boys
1t was about o'clock that hack
drove up in front of the school house
play ground and the two small boys
were induced to enter the cab. That
is the last that was seen of the boys
in Topeka.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith have not been
living together for several years.
About three years ago a divorce was
secured by Mr.. Smith and the two
separated and have not seen each
other since. Mrs. Smith retained the
custody of the two children. although
there was no provision made in this
regard, and it was not entirely sa It's
factory to the father. The two
parted, Mrs. Smith deciding to make
her home in Topeka and Mr.. Smith
going to California, wnere he was re-
I.ldTTleQ.
After the word of the kidnapping
had reached the ears of Mrs. Smith
an extensive search of the city was
made in the hopes of locating the
kidnaper and the two boys. c. M.
Knowlton. a prominent druggist of the
city, is brother-in-law of Mrs. Smith,
and he too spent the day looking for
his stolen nephews.
1t was learned after investigation
that Mr.. Smith had been in Topeka
last night and he was found to have
registered at the Chesterfield hotel.
However, when the Chesterfield was
reached, Mr.. Smith had left with all
his belongings. 1t was thought that
he left the city with his two sons on
a Rock Island train which leaves To-
peka at 9:35.
Mrs. Smith is naturally heart
broken over the affair but, as she has
no legal grounds upon which to re-
cover the children, she VIII probably
resign herself to the inevitable and al
low the father the custody of the
boys.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07
The MouIton Lectures.

The third season of university extern
sion lectures under the patronage of
the Topeka teachers will open on We'd
nesday evening, January s, with the
first of six lectures by Professor Rich
ard C. Moulton of the University of
Chicago on The Tragedies of Shakes
peare. Each of the first five lectures will
be devoted to a single play and the
sixth will be on Tragedy in General.
Professor Moulton is not only a dis
tinguished scholar but gifted reader
and his lectures are entertaining as well
as instructive. This course of lectures
is a literary event Of great Importance
to the students and readers of Topeka
and will be highly profitable to all who
attend. The lectures will come on six
successive Wednesday evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07
HE VISITED
SOME. PATIENTS

Chattanooga, Tenn, Daily News)
representative of the News has
just returned from a very successful
visit to California.
Concerning the reports that the long
sought cure for Bright's Disease has
been discovered, he took special pains
to find out the truth of the matter and
came back fully convinced.
One lady, the wife of San Fran
cisco editor, not only told of her hus-
bands remarkable recovery after
physicians had given him up, but she
reeled off as of no moment the names
of several they told of it who had re-
covered. One case was particularly in
tereSting. 1t was q case of Bright'S
Disease in which the young man was so
impressed that nothing could be done
that he had to be tricked into taking
the new specific. Each time dose was
administered tablespoonful of his old
medicine was secretly disposed of, thus
allaying suspicious. To complicate
matters as the young man recovered,
the physician became elated, thinking
he had discovered a cure for Bright's
Disease. 1t was not until the patient
was so well along toward recovery that
there was no uncertainty about 1t that
the whole plot was disclosed. One of
San Franciscos pioneer druggists also
confirmed his own recovery and made
the astonishing statement that he had
given it to between 40 and so and only
knew of a few faflures.-ChattanoO
Daily News.
We sent for this treatment for pa
tents here and will give full informa-
ton. Rex Pharmacy. corner Tenth
and Kansas avenues, Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07
New York Money Market.

New York. Jan. 7-MONEY-Money on
call firm, 51kd6 per cent; ruling rate, per
cent; closing bid, 5 per cent; offered at
per cent Time loans easier. Sixty days,
e1k per cent; 80 days, 6lper cent; months.
per cent.
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper per
cent. sterling exchange weak after
strength, with actual business in bankers
bills at 81 S56gQ4. 1855 for demand and at
s4S1 for 60 day bills; commercial bills,
SILvER-Bar silver. 5ss4c; Mexican dol
lars. SC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07

Councilman Jordan THE contracts of
the city have never meant what they
ought to mean. We ought to do here as
business like we ought to-"
Councilman Stanley: When we ride
over this viaduct we should be able to
to the letter of our contract"
Councilman Holiday: II believe in liv-
ing up to contracts as long as they are
reasonable; otherwise, not
Councilman Howard in his remarks
last evening said that the council
ought to break It's contract with the
State Journal wherein it was made the
official paper for the city.
That's just what the city ought to
do, if the State Journal has broken it's
contract 1t ought to make the State
Journal live up to its contract At the
same time 1t ought to make the bridge
contractors live up to their contract.
The conduct of the city in dealing with
the bridge contractors for the con-
struction of this viaduct have been dis
creditable and down in their hearts
the councilmen know 1t. In the first
place they gave the contract to the
Topeka Bridge company at a higher
rate than was bid by other contractors.
The contract price was $13,957.5O.
The Leavenworth Bridge company
had a lower bid of $13, IS, but be-
cause of a failure to have the check
accompanying the bid properly certi-
fed to and also because the council
wanted to favor home industry the
contract was awarded to the present
contractors.
The State Journal is proud to be the
official paper of the city of Topeka and
warmly appreciates the action of the
council in making the award. but if
Councilman Howard and Holiday think
that by giving the State Journal the
official printing they can tie it's hands,
muzzle its mouth and prevent it from
criticising the council when its actions
deserve criticism they have an entire
misconception of the duties of the Off
cial paper of the city of Topeka, or of
the duties of any newspaper working
for the welfare of it's community. The
council itself would not respect the
paper.
The State Journal has incurred the
enmity of the bridge company in con-
nection with the viaduct. but we have
no malice or ill-fee1ing whatever
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07

The present officers of the bank and
the board of directors who will in all
proba bility be reelected at the meet
ing this afternoon are as follows: F.
P. Metzger, president; J. B. Belts, vice
president; Oscar Bischoff, second vice
president; Clarence L. Kline, assistant
cashier. Directors, R. F. Hayden, G.
H. Goodwin, j. G. Dinner, Oscar
Bischoff, Joseph Gross. J. B. Belts and
F. P MetZger
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w. A. RADFORD TO LEAVE
Manager of r. G. Dun & Co. Goes to
South America

w. A. Radford. who has been local
manager for R. G. Dun & Co. for four
years, will leave on February 1 for
Buenos Ayers. Argentine, South Ameri-
ca Mr.. Radford will be assigned to
work for the same company there and
will be entrusted with the duty Of Or
ganizing new territory in South Amer
lea.
Mr.. Radford has made an excellent
record and has a wide circle of friends
in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07
A Cure for Misery,

II have found cure for the misery ma
of Louellen, S. c. It's called Electric
Bitters, and comes in so cent bottles. 1t
jaundice clean out of commission" This
great tonic medicine and blood purifier
gives quick relief in all stomach, liver and
kidney complaints and the misery of lame
back. Sold under guarantee at all drug
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07

against the bridge company. It is one
of our institutions, but when it makes
a contract it should live up to it, and
the State Journal took it's position be-
cause it was working for the city's well
fare first. 1t would like to see the
bridge company prosper, but by virtue
of it's own worthiness and not at the
expense of the city.
Is the State Journal right or wrong?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07
LOCAL MENTION.

A complete line of toilet articles at
Prices drug store.
James c. Bratten and wife have
returned from Des Moines, Ia, after
spending two weeks with relatives
and friends r1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07
Dreaming in the Race.

Frank G. Dreaming is now really in
the race for the office of county at
torney. He has deposited his assess
ment of SOS with the county treasur-
err. J. H. Skinner of West Soldier
township, also put up $500 for the
privilege of running for central COM
rnittee1nan. Only these two have
appeared with their donations today.
Several more avowed candidates are
still to hear from.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07
Rank FoOlishness.

when attacked by a cough or a cold
or when your throat is sore it is rank
foolishness to take any other medicine
than DR.. Kings New Discovery" says c.
Q. Eldridge of Empire, Ga. Il have used
New Discovery seven years and L know
it is the best remedy on earth for coughs
and colds. Group. and all throat and lung
troubles. My children are subject to Group
but New Discovery quickly cures every at
tack" known the world over as the King
of throat and lung remedies. Sold under
guarantee by all druggists. SOC and 81 co.
Trial bottle free.
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u
PROCLAMATION.
Whereas, several matters of general
state Importance urgent in their nature
require legislative action at this time and
create an emergency requiring the con-
vening of the legislature in extraordinary
session;
Now, Therefore, I, E. w. Hoch, Gov
ernor of the State of Kansas, by virtue
of the authority vested in me by the con-
stitution of the state, do hereby convene
the legislature in extraordinary session to
meet at the Capitol of the State at the
hour of O'Clock p. m. on Thursday, the
18th day of January, 1908.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF
1 have hereunto subscribed my
name and caused to be affixed
[Seal1 the Great Seal of the State of
Kansas. Done at the city of To-
peka, this 7th day of January,
1908.
E w. HOCH, Governor.
By the Governor.
c. E. DENTON, Secretary of State.
J. T. BOTKIN, Assistant Secretary of
State.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07
Cation Market.

Galveston, Tex, Jan. L1COTIoN-
New York, Jan. 7.-COTTON-Sales to-
day none. Spot cotton closed quiet ana
10 points lower. Middling uplands. s11 30;
middling gulf. $11.56.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07
senator Fessenden Dead.

Stamford. Conn, Jan samuel Fes-
sender Of this city former state senator
and one of the most prominent men In
Connecticut. died from heart trouole.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

After washing anoint wet skin with Satin
skin cream The skin absorbs nourishment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07

Word has been received by F. L. Pea
cock of the death of his nephew, Charles
Peacock, of Austin. Tex, Jan 2, 1905 HIS
an illness of three weeks. The deceased
has often visited at the. home of his
grandmother. Mrs. Naomi Peacock. OF
among the young people of Topeka, who
viii he sorry to learn of his death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. Ellen p Burning died Monday ev-
ening at the home Of Mr.. Charles QUAINT,
1852 Spruce avenue, at the age of 60 years,
from the residence at 1892 Spruce street at
> o'clock Wednesday. Interment in To-
peka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07

Price sells postage stamps for accom-
mediation, and drugs for living.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07
LEGAL.
STATE OF KANSAS.

Published in The Topeka State Journal
Jan z, 1851
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-16
FARMERS BUILD
At QUINCY
Will Have Their Own Elevator
Seek to Solve Sack Problem.

Quincy, Wash, July 14.-About
100 men gathered at the meeting of
the farmers and business men held
in this city today to discuss the ways
and means of handling the farmers
grain in bulk. The meeting was ad-
dressed by Louis Delivuk of this city,
who cited statistics on the cost of
handling the wheat at this point this
year and the loss to the farmer by
handling it in ascks. Mr.. Wardeli,
who was mainly instrumental in or
ganizing the Farmers Grain and Sup
ply company of Spokane, however,
was the principal speaker of the
meeting, and explained how such or
ganizations were effected in other
places.
At the conclusion of the speeches
a vote was taken as to the feeling
in regard to handling the wheat in
bulk, which found the audience prac-
tically unanimous for bulk shipments
1t was moved and seconded that the
farmers of this valley proceed to an
organization to be called the Quincy
Farmers Elevator company and to
appoint a temporary board of five di-
rectors to fix the stock value of the
company and solicit members, which
was carried. Those appointed on
| the board of directors were: Elmer
Huffman, N. d. Johnson, D. ]. Pc
ters, L. Delivuk and M. F. Cochran.
The capital stock of the company was
voted to be placed at $4,000.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-16
.OP|E READ
is ILL
Now in Bed in Spokane.-Will Can.
Gel Some of His Dates.

The Spokesman Review of Tues
day says:
Suffering from an acute attack of
! infiammatory rheumatism, Opie Read
/ is confined to his apartments at the
Madison Hotel.
Mr.. Read has been unable to leave
his bed since Sunday night, when eh
retired after attending banquet
given in his honor by the Spokane
| Chamber of Commerce at Daven-
PORTS. He was to have lectured at
Colville, Wash, Monday, at Grand
Forks, B. c., last night and was bill
ed to appear at Republic, Wash, to-
night. His illness necessitated the
cancellation of all those dates.
Philosophically describes the man
ner in which Mr.. Read is enduring
the pain incident to his ailment. He
admits to suffering intensely, but
that he is indisposed is only apparent
! from a sight of his swollen feet. He
| is scheduled to lecture at the Spo-
kane high school Thursday night, ard
declares he will keep his engagement
| if he has to- be taken there in a
wheelbarrow.
He is billed for Wenatchee, Tlcs-
day nigh, January 81, and it IS be-
lieved that he will be well enough
to fill his engagement at this place.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-16
ERDMhN--ANCL
Young Folks Welded at the Home
of MIR. and Mrs. A. L. Blunck
Last Night.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. T.
Blunck, west of town. was the scene
of a beautiful wedding, which oc-
Cured last night, the two contract
ing parties being Miss Mary Erd-
mann of Wenatchee and Mr.. Peter
Angle of Atlin, B. C. The bride has
been in Wenatchee for one year past
and the groom is an old friend of
Mr.. Blunck, formerly being associat-
ed with him in the Golden North
when Atlin was a young camp.
Judge Palmer of this city officiated
Only few friends of the contracting
parties Wee present. Thev left on
the westbound train for Seattle, and
in the Spring will leave for Daws.'E,
20 make their home.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-16

erings or the Commercial club. we
have been received with equal
warmth.
Every one in strange place owes
IT, pot only to himself, but to the pub
lie, to make himself known and let
others see whether he is desirous of
making acquaintances. This duty
rests on the new man, not on the
home resident. l also observed how
others were treated, and in not sim
gle instance did I see a place where
/ think any one could criticize the
warmth of reception.
in fact, l think the South has list
it's laurel as being the most hospita-
BILE section of the United States, and
that that title has been transferred
to the Northwest, of which Wenat-
chez is to be the metropolis.
1t is very easy to tell what 9TH
ers should do and to feel the obli-
cations that others owe us, bur often
in a greater degree we should con-
slider the obligation We owe To 9TH
ers, and that obligation is always to
make ourselves known in strange
community, and I never yet have
seen any one who expressed de-
sire for friendship but who was
blessed with an abundance of
friends.
Yours truly,
WIN. S. VAN VORIS.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-16
Ed
FROM JAIL

Two prisoners, Ira Gimble and
Charles Shanahan, broke county jail
early yesterday morning. They were
sent here two weeks ago to await
trial. for highway robbery. 1t is al
legged they bound and gagged man,
robbed him and threw his body on
the railroad track at Leavenworth.
Two other prisoners were in the jail
with them, but they refused to take
their freedom and tried in vain to
sound the alarm. 1t is thought that
the runaways are headed for the
east, and every effort is being made
to locate them. 81
Deputy Sheriff Simmons, when
called up by the World this after
noon, stated thats no word had as
yet been heard from them. Tele-
grams were sent all over the coun-
try, the tolls amounting to about -
dollars. Mr.. Simmons states that it
is the first Jail break that has oc-
Cured in this county.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-16
WILL FIGHT
FOR AN
OCEAN TRADE
Milwaukee Road Now Operates Ships
of it's Own ON the Pacific.

Chicago, Jan. 15.-The Tribune
today says:
The Chicago, Milwaukee and st.
Paul is to enter active competition
with the Hartman and the Hill lines
for the trans-Pacific trade.
J. H. Tilland, third vice-president
in charge of traffic on the Milwaukee
railroad, it developed yesterday, will
sail from San Francisco for Japan on
the steamship Mongolia January 80.
The Pacific Coast extension of the
Milwaukee will be completed to Seat
tie in 1909, and the road then will
be in a position to handle traffic
traffic through from Chicago.
1t is understood the Milwaukee
management prefers traffic alliance
with some existing steamship COM
pany, but if this cannot be arranged
the road is prepared to build it's own
steamships and establish its own line.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-16
REVIVAL
MEETINGS

The meetings at the Methodist
church are being we'll attended. The
interest is growing from day to day.
Dr. vGlascock, after ten years in the
.pastorate.- entered the evangelistic
seryice,s in which field he has lab0red
for II consecutive years. He de1iv-
ers his .messagle with great earnest
ness. He believes that THE Gospel
is the power of God unto salvation.
His preaching is plain, pungent, con-
vincing, and intensely interesting.
The singing by Prof and Mrs. CHM
is much appreciated. They are well
adapted for leaders. Their specials
are interesting and helpful Three
daily services are. being held: AT
'2:30 psi and d~7:30 p, I'm. DIR. ,Glas-
cock has charge, and at 4 p. m. Mrs.
CHM, assisted by Prof. CHM, con-
ducts children's and young peoples
meeting.
H. l.. BEIGHTOL, Pastor.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-16
THE STRANGERS
ARE WELCOME
Tacoma Men Thinks Only One Side
Has Been Represented.-New
Man Must Be Friendly, Too.

Tacoma, Jan. Is, 1908.
Editor World:
After reading your interview in
last Fridays Daily World in regard
to how strangers are received in We
natchee, we feel like only one side
of the question is represented.
After travelling in various parts OF
the United States and noticing condi-
tions in the different places where we
have lived We feel we are in a posi-
ton to judge how stranger is re-
ceived in a strange place. Everyone
should know that if he would have
friends he must show himself friend
ly. So many people who feel that
they are not received with the cour-
tesy that they should have been are
generally those people who in their
home town had lived many years
among the same people and were ac-
customed to warm greeting when
ever they were out in society, AMI
in a measure had lost the faculty of
making advances and new friends, SO
the fault was largely their own.
For ourselves we can only speak
or our experience III WeHdtcHoo, anu
we do not think that we belong to the
favored class in any respect, so that
the favors shown us would be above
the average, as We belong to that
class of people called the 'abomina-
bic agent.
We arrived on an early morning
train, went to the hotel and regis
tered; got up at half-past two; made
four calls. This was the oath of De-
cember, 1907, and before 5 O'Clock,
we had three invitations to Christ
mas dinner; and wherever we have
been, either at church or public gath
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-16
WE'D ALL
TEACHERS
Douglas County Schools Confront
PrOblem.-BachelO Board Men,
bers Deplete Ranks.

A Waterville dispatch to the Seat
tie Times says:
How to keep the public schools sup
piled with competent teachers is the
greatest problem before the people
of Douglas county. The greater part
of the population is made up OF
ranchers who are bachelors, and their
winning ways and prosperous farms
prove irresistible temptations to
many of the fair pedagogues who
come into the county.
Within the boundaries of Douglas
county there are ia school districts.
Although the attendance is not very
large, the teachers get good pay,
ranging from $50 to $40 month.
The membership of each school board
usually includes one or more bache-
lors at the start, but before the end
of the term the benedicts are in the
majority, and then search for new
teachers must be made.
More trouble than ordinarily has
been encountered this year in getting
good educators for the hopefuls of
Douglas county, with the result that
there are openings for forty women
teachers in the various districts.
Some of them have offered premiums
in the way of bonuses, but the sup
ply does not seem to equal the de-
mand.
Annual school elections will be
held in all parts of the county in
March. From past experiences, 1t
is expected that a new lot of bache-
lors will be chosen, only to deplete
the ranks of the eligible teachers
once more. Because of this condi.
tion fathers and mothers dislike to
see the elections come around be-
cause of the dread possibilities in
store for continuing the sessions.
School boards in Douglas county
have come to be regarded as matri-
monial bureaus-for the benefit OF
their bachelor members.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-16

DR.. and Mrs. w. P. Cameron We're
at home to a few friends in their
pretty residence on Washington av.
enue last evening. Whist furnished
the entertainment for the guests
who were seated at three tables. A.
11:30 a dainty two-course luncheon
was served by Mrs. Cameron. Those
participating in the evenings enjoy
ment were Mr.. and Mrs. John Sea-
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Olive, Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Wildberger and Mes
danes H. ]. Olive, Eta I. Griggs, E.
H. Foster and Clarence Ward.