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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12
WOUL DCUTEMB ANKMENT
People on North Side Think 1t Keeps
Water In.

With water standing in their yards
and homes near the embankment or
the Santa Fe railroad in North Topeka
and showing no signs of receding pro-
perty owners have been threatening n
arm themselves with picks and shovels
and tear away the roadbed to let the
water out. They refuse to be appeas-
ed by the statement that the embank-
ments are not holding in the water and
that the cuts would not drain it way.
Women with tears in their eyes be-
sought officials at the city hall this
morning to take some steps so that
they might return home.
They saw other people, residents of
North Topeka, returning home day by
day and entering into possession OF
their houses While they were walled out
by the water still deep in that part OF
the city.
1--WE want to get back home'' they
walled with clasped hands at the Audi
torium as they besought c. H. Titus,
commissioner of elections, to show
them where to register their complaints
at the city hall
az can't see that cutting through at
that point would help matters any,"
said Mayor Green. 81 went over the
ground very carefully and the water
stands on both sides of the embank
ments. 1t is on level on both sides.
To tear holes in the embankments
wouldn't relieve the situation any. We
did cut through near the junction and
the water which had been banked
poured out in fine shape but here the
Union Pacific grade is higher on one
side than it is on the other. 1 am very
sorry that it should be that way and
that these people can't get back into
their homes but they will simply have
to have patience and wait until the
water goes back into the ground.
"a wild statement was made that
we still had the back water trap gate
shut to the North Topeka sewer and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12
HAS CHAPPE1IlE AN INTEREST?
Rumor That He Has Secured Stock in
the National.

James Chappelle affirms, while Mrs.
c. L. Wood denies. the report that the
former has secured an interest in the
New National hotel on the northwest
corner of Seventh and Kansas avenue.
Mr.. Chappelle gave out the story of his
possession of stock in the New Nation
al and still sticks to it, even intimating
that this interest will soon lead to con-
troll. He goes on to say that he will
still keep the Copeland for a political
headquarters and use the National,
which is the best hotel in the state,
for a headquarters for travelling men.
c. L. Wood, one Of the lessees and
proprietors of the National, is out of
the city today, while c. B. Williamson,
the other Jesse and proprietor. could
not be found. Mrs. c. L. Wood, how
ever was in the hotel, and she declared
very emphatically that Mr.. Chappelle
had no interest whatever in the new
hosiery. She stated that the eight
year lease on the property is made out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12

that the water on this account was
not permitted to run away. This is
not true"
The city and county bridge across
Soldier creek on Central avenue is
partially wrecked. The abutment on
the south side has partly fallen down
letting the bridge down and closing
it entirely to traffic. The city and
county had planned to rebuild this
bridge and visited it several weeks
ago, it is so badly wrecked now that
it will have to be repaired Immediate
ly without waiting.
1.-TWO abutments were built" said
the mayor 1.-THE first one was not
high and after raising the bridge a
new abutment was built on top of the
old, this new abutment is the one that
has fallen down."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12
CORTELYOU SMILES.
After a Private Conversation With the
President.

Washington, June 1.-THE meeting
of the cabinet at the White House oc-
cuped exactly two hours and was
made of special interest by a general
discussion of the work preliminary to
the Republican convention. An inter-
esting feature of the meeting was the
fact that Secretary CorteIyou fingered
behind the other members of the
cabinet and had a ten minute CONVEX
sation with the president alone. Mr..
Cortelyou was noncommittal concern
ing what had transpired at the meet
ing, but when the vice presidential
nomination was referred to he merely
shook his head and smiled without
making any comment on that subject
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12
New way to Get Rid of Rats.

A tip for whoever may be plagued
with rats comes from H. H. Shain,
manager of the united news stand at
the local railroad station.
SO bothered was Shain by rats that
he set a trap yesterday and caught a
big gray fellow alive. Instead of kill
ing it he sprinkled it with some of the
powder used by jokers.
The rat began sneezing and in a few
minutes had dislocated it's neck, and
Shain put it out of its misery.
This morning Shain continued the
experiment in the rats nest, and soon
had more than dozen sneezing. In a
few minutes the whole colony was
making tracks from the station.-Riv-
erton n. j., dispatch to New York
World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12
OFFERS IT TO BURTON.
Taft Asks Him to Become Umpire In
Canal Zone.

Washington, June 12.-Secretary
Taft today telegraphed to Representa-
tive Burton of Ohio, asking him if he
would accept a designation as umpire
OF the commission appointed to adj
judicate disputed land claims on the
Isthmian canal zone.
Governor Magoon of Cuba. original
ly was named as the umpire, but was
unable to serve on account of other
duties. Secretary Taft said that thus
far the American and Panama COM
missioners have encountered no diff
Guilty in the adjustment of the claims.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12

Tim woodruff, chairman OF the Re-
publican state committee of New York
who achieved considerable fame,
when he jumped into politics some
years ago, because of the vari-colored
vest he wore, has had an aching for
vice presidential nomination for
eight years at least. He IL too coy now
to be an avowed candidate, probably
because his chances Of success are so
small. His friends are going to boom
him for the nomination, however, but
Mr. woodruff, with remarkable
sense of fine feeling, declares that he.
does not see how any New York man
can be a candidate for the vice presi-
Dental nomination while Governor
Hughes is a candidate for presidential
.houorA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12
Remarkable Chalice OF Copper Pip<

What is regarded by manufactur-
ing gold and silver smiths as mar
yeIous production from copper is a
chalice made by Frank Zehntner,
foreman coppersmith at the shipyard
of the Skinner Shipbuilding and Dry
Dock company. 1t was made from a
copper pipe in leisure hours at home
The nine was one inch and half in
diameter of the kind used in ordinary
steam connections on shipboard. 1t
IL about five inches high.
The cup was shaped from the piece
of pipe without breaking it. The con-
cave base Is the width OF the metal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12

in the names of Messrs. Wood and Will
hanson, and no one else. That they
are the only two persons who have a
cent Of money invested in the PROPOSE
ton. Mr.. Chappelle has ambitions
toward the National" said Mrs. Wood
today. but he has not yet realized
them. I am in position to state posi-
lively that no deal such as Mr.. Chap
pelle speaks Of has been made Ny
husband and Mr.. Williamson are the
sole proprietors of the New National"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12

A very summary and becoming hat
is shown in the accompanying draw
ing, the model being in pure white
rosette bow made of ring-dot white
net, with draped folds of the same net
around the high crown. At the base
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12

We wish to thank the kind friends
and neighbors for their aid and SYM
pathy during the late illness and burial
Of our dear son and brother.
MRS. ELLIS AND FAMILY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12
MONEY-SAVING
OPPORTUNITIES

Fancy Head Rice, 8 lb. .25c
Fancy Prunes, 4 lb. .25c
No. 10 Pail Table Syrup 35c
Bottle Good Catsup. -. loo
Fancy Japan Rice, ID. .7hc
Fresh Country Eggs, per
dOz. 15c
Sour Jumbo Pickles, per
doz. zoe
Fresh Pineapples loo
Vanilla Elk. large bottle Soc
Parlor Brooms, each. .15c
Egg-O-See, 2 pkgs .15c
Oil, per gal loo
Gas, per gal. .15c
Good Bacon, by the strip 14c
Skinned Hams all sizes 1876
Good Lard, per Id. lie
Beef Boil, per Id. -. &c
Chuck Steak, 2 Id. .25c
Good Cheese, per Id. 15c
Best Yet Flour, highest pat
ent, 5O-lb. sack. ST.
Best Granulated Sugar, %
lbs. LOO
With a S. Grocery Order. }
Smoked Shoulders, lb. >. &c
Best Grade Butterine, 2 lbs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12

and the stem liz delicate in its form
up to the bowl, when the full width is
made to form a graceful drinking
vessel.
What impressed workmen in more
pliable metals was the delicate bas-
relief work that encircles the cup. A
vine with alternating punches of
grapes and leaves and tedrfls Is
brought out with an artistic delicacy
that is regarded as surprising. The
cha sing of leaves and the vine is true
to nature. The cup is lined with
block tin to remove any effect of the
copper If it should be used for liquid
cheer.--Baltimore Sun.
The model pictured is charming
design for either white or coioreG
null. fine lawn or organdie, the gown
from which the sketch was made be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12

Baby Irish insertion and edge are used
for the trimming, with narrow Irish
beading edge as q finish about the
neck and open sleeves. the ces1gn
would also be practical for afnbrays
and ginghams or colored linens trim-
med with embroidery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12

White pique or linen is very de-
sirable for a child's frock. such an IL
shown in the sketch. as such fabrics
are especially practical for tub frocka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12

of the large chou of net were placed a
couple of white gardenias, with a bud
or two and foliage, one flower placed
in front and another back of the net.
This same model is also very effective
on ecru straw trimmed with ecru net,
and a cluster of red cherries and
foliage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12


Crane q Co.
PAINTS OILS, BRUSHES, ETC
e GamWp5 a,I, Drug Co.
The T.: ( s { %s;:,I PANT Fs,e Co /. ,,,..
PAINT MANUEAoruRNG. WHOLESALE
n. '5 = K. 5on.. Paint Co.
PHOTO SUPPLIES.
g. .c ~ w stsSsae'd
PIANOS AND MUSICAL MEROHANDIsM
The fhe s Enos han sp lei rurn.sur.
The Fair Mercantile Co.
!. B. sullivan.
PRINTING. ENGRAVING. ETC.
PUMPS AND WIND MILLS.
The western Vehicle q supply Co.
REPAIRING BICYCLES, MOTOR oYoLR
RUGS MANUFACTURED TO ORDER.
O. Mccormick Rug Factory.
SEWING MACHINES, sUPPLIEs. ETC
SHOES AND FOOTWEAR tExCLUsIvEzY).
Drechse Shoe Co. S.
Hl! shos se &C., Co. Successors to The rstw'i
Matthew shoe store.
Payne's Shoe store
SHOES as. AND c' rooTwEAE I'm n STOCK.
Ths crosby Bros. Co. twomen and Children
The Warren M. Crosby Co. ewonnsn and
Children Only.)
Heron and Middaugh.
The New Era Department Store.
The Palace Clothing Co. (Men Oniy.l
Paxton 4 Paxton.
A. Samuel.
SPORTING GOODS, ETC.
The Couglin Hardware Co.
The Fair Mercantile Co.
D. H. Forbos.
STOVES AND RANGES.
Tho Couglin Hardware Co.
w. E. Culver.
The Emahizer-S pielman Furniture Co.
D. n. Forbes
R. The western Vehicle & Supply Co.
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS ETC.
G. w. StAnsf1eld.
TRUNKS. vAILSES, LEATHER GOODS ETC.
Tho Crosby Bros. Co.
The Palace Clothing Co.
The Topeka Trunk Mandatory.
TAHORS.
Wolff. the Tailor.
WALL PAPER, DECORATING ETC
G. M. HILL
The J. X. Jones Paint Co.
H. L. LArsh q Co.
George A. Wood.
WILLOW GOODS
The Topeka Trunk Manufrctory
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12

MEMBERS OF

FINDINGS AND SHOE sTORE SUPPLIES.
4
w. FLOWERS. FLORAL DECORATIONS. Ell
Mrs Lords Flower Room.
FURNITURE HOUSE FURNISHINGS. Ell
1 lass @; Tie EnsRizer -spiel@.n Furnitur. Co.
- GAS FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES
Topeka supply House.
>''" Il. x a B. Whiting nsH Paint H a,as. Co
GROCERIES AND PURE FOODS.
Mo asn. ! my Myers
'tur' G" AH 4Ss e5asha s zs4azsl. H e.
The western vehicle 4 supply Co.
HARNESS AND sADDLERY
go Ss:.S :. ~ss $;s,s,s supply Co.
yEwHa1sy DIAMONDS, WATCHES, ETC.
''''s Co. 5s% ne S :; iI;sssn
tore e g q. W e Tara'n.
q 'H1'' s: s:::s:;; s. &C. CO.
The The Crosby Crosby Bros M s. Co 81
The r: N N3' E Rry 6 ssss; Ss .,o,.
T Tss's san 8 pa1 ee
g. tN srooK'. Law Books e. LEGAL FORMS ETC
LEATHER sApD1ERx AND sADD1ERx
Q. Sons
LUMBER, BUILDING MATERIAL, ETC
3 Remly Lumber Co.
The Star Lumber Co.
MACIIINISTS.
Machinists Electric
MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS
/ wooivsrton) MIRRORS, MANUFACTURING AND REP
Mercantile Co.
MILLINERY.
The Crockett Mercantile Co.
Crosby
The Mills Goods Co.
orc. The New Era Department Store.
q Paxton.
Millinery
The Zandton Co.
OPTICIANS AND OPTICAL GOODS
L M. Bits
s. Frfedberg.
B. Hayden.
2. w. Swearngen.
Chas. e. Wardin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
OFFICERS FIGHT
 WITH MOONSHINER
John Wyatt Is Thought to De
 Killed
ATTACKS REVENUE MEN
Deputy Collector w. w. Battle and Deputy Marshal G. N. King Have Exciting Encounter In Clay
 County Mountains.

Linevflle. December 12.-(Special.)-A battle took place between W. w Battle. United States deputy collector and G. N. King. deputy marshal on the one side and John Wyatt. d moonshine distiller on the other side. yesterday in the Talla- dega mountains in the northern part of Clay county
 Thursday evening Battle and King de- stroyed Watts still and emptied out They spent the night in the mountain community During the night the wheels of the hack in which the officers had gone 10 the community were sawed off and the curtains cut up
 Friday morning Battle and King went to the still and soon discovered John Wyatt hiding behiad a tree. Wyatts dog led to his discovery. The officers hailed him and asked him to come out and surrender, whereupon Wystt drew his gun on Deputy Marshal King. Dep uty Collector Battle then suggested that both he and King were in range of Watts gun and that they separate and one go in one direction and the other in another in order that they might sur round Wyatt
 Then Wyatt drew his gun on Battle whereupon King fired at Wyatt who in turn shot at Battle and turned to run. As he did this both Battle and King fired at him at a range of about 60 yards with buckshot. As the officers fired Wyatt dis appeared over a cliff Thinking that some of Wyatts friends might ambush them, the officers did not follow Wyatt over the the cliff, but it is thought that Wyatt was struck by the buckshot and killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
MCGrau, Robinson and Clarke Gdfitb Made Big Trade
 Yesterday
MAGNATES DISCUSS
 TIE BRIBERY SCANDAL
It Is Generally Believed the National League Made a Mistake In Airing the Trouble-chance, kling
 and EVers to Retire.

New York December 12.-(Special1- Roger Bresnahan for years famous as the baczston ot the New York Giants was today traded to St. Louis and will manage that team next season. The deal vas concluded this afternoon when Own CT NJ. S Rahinson of St. Louis. Clarke Griffith .aanager of the Cincinnati team. and Manager MeGraw of the Giants met and agreed on terms.
 In exchange for Bresnahan the Giants get Catcher Sehlei. formerly of Cinein- nati Outdalder Murray and Pitcher Bugs" Raymond of St. Louis. For Sehlei. the Cincinnati club gets two pitchers Karger and either Fromme or Lush.
 On the face of it. it would appear that Sl. Louis paid dearly for its whistle. As a catcher Roger Bresnahan has few equals He is a brainy. aggressive and sCrappy player. one of the keenest stu- dents of che same and daring both at bat and on the bases. From St. Louis standpoint he is but an experiment. He las never been tried as manager and lllSI VIII Ills spurs at lAiio hi hAANA cA NiA' same before Robinson realizes on the heavy investment. Always the greatest players do rot make the most accept che leadsr
 The baseball scandal aired by the Ma tjonal league yesterday afternoon occupied the attention of the few magnates who waited over today. There is great spec ulatio as to who are concerned in the case The National league club presi- cents retain the secret closely and there is little danger of a leak until the com lnittee appointed thoroughly investigates the matter District Attorney Jerome in- timated today that he was ready to put the charges to the grand jury whenever the commfttee called upon him with the evidence. As yet the district attorney has not been officially notified by the baseball magnates of the alleged attempt at brib- cry It is generally felt in baseball circles that the National league made a mistake in airing the case before ii had proceed ed to collect the necessary evidence. Such a scandal is not of benefit to the game. Even if 1t proves untrue 1t will have a damaging effect on the faith of the public. Until the league was sure of it's ground it night have been better to have retained the secret.
 Charlie Murphy owner of the Cubs, is having more than his share of trouble Frank Chance says he may desert the worlds champions. Johnny kling is anx- ious to make his getaway. so he says, and TOW comes Jchnny Evers with the story fe to Without these three the Cubs would have a hard time 1f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
PAINS IN
 THE STOMACH
Caused By Gas and Foul odors Speedily Removed By stuart's
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 Every druggist carries stuart's Char coal Lozenges and many thousands Of sufferers from gas, foul breath etc, use these little lozenges. thus proving their popularity and their merit. Charcoal is one of the best all-around eleansers the system may partake of and too much of it cannot be taken. An entire box of Stuarts Charcoal Lozenges may be eaten with freedom and only good will result.
 Go to your druggist immediately, buy a box of Stuarts Chacoa Lozenges and prove these facts yourself; 1t will cost you but twenty-five cents. or send us xour name and address and we will send vou a trial package free. Is this not fair2 Address r. A. Stuart O.. 2oo Stuart bldg, Marshall Mich
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
FIRST APPEARANCE.
University Glee Club Gives Perform
 ance at Tuscal loosa.

University. December 12.-tSpecial.)- When the Glee club made its first appear anee of the season. In the Elks opera house in Tuscaloosa, last night, it drew the same sort of weather that has fallen to it's lot for four years at the opening rerformance-rain However. the inclem- ency of the weather did not deter fairly good audience of town and univer- sity people from attending. And, if the applause which followed the various num- bers may be taken as d true indication. those who went got more than the worth Of their trouble and money.
 Not only was the programme excellent in itself; its rendition was exceptionally fine. There was music for the lover of harmony and music for the lover of com edy. Among the more difficult pieces were the Beautiful Blue Danube waltz and the Medley from the South,' both of which called for some fine shading. Michael Roy" a humorous piece, was enc of the hits of the evening, as was also the Drinking Song" The club as q whole, the quartet, and the soloists all acquitted themselves with great eclat, refecting much credit on Mir. Tom Gar rer. the director The ensemble work of the club was given with a smooth ness and finish that had done credit to professionals. The programme follows:
 Here's to the Colors of Crimson White" Ludebuehl, words by V. H. Bell 'O5
 The Scotchman"-Co College Songs.
 Quartet, "Bendemeer's Stream '-Old Irish nelody-Messrs. E. B. Peebles, Cox, Craddock and Hill.
 How Can I Leave Thee"-German folk song
 "When You First Kiss the Last Girl You -Howard-Mr. swindle.
 Michael Roy"-College Songs.
 Don't Take Me Home''-Von Tilzer- Mir Morrow.
 The Beautiful Blue Danube" waltz Strauss.
 Intermission.
 Medley from the south"-Pike.
 "Good-by" "-Tosti-Mr. E. B. Peebles.
 Drinking Song College Songs.
 Whistling solo, Tout Passe"-Berger- MT. Graham.
 Some Limericks2 2-Eplett
 Quartet, His Sweet Guitar-Parks- Bessrs. Peebles, Cox. Hill and Craddock. ..Noahs Ark.'-College songs.
 Down in Jungle Town"-Morse-M Sehwarz.
 Alma Mater song-Words by Helen Nlckers, 0S.
 The following appeared with the club last night:
 First Tenors-E. B. Peebles. R. A. Ali son, H. P Ford. C. c. Swindle, l.. l.. Dodson, r. D. Peebles.
 Second Tenors-F'rank Morrow, NJ F. Sehwarz. W. s. Cox R. P. Dayison, W. A. Shelby.
 First Bass-Alonzo Hill, R. Barrow, Paul Brinkman. Joseph Walker
 Second Bass-F. H. Craddock, s. r. Clabaugh, E. T. Graham, J. P. Vande- Voort, V. H. Bell.
 Director-Tom Garner.
 Sam Will John of Birmingham, has ae- oepted an invitation to deliver an ad- dress before the university on Robert l.. Lees birthday, January IS. His sub
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
A New Marble Works.

J. H. Wildman of Tuscaloosa, Ala, is now in the city, making arrangements to open a new marble and granite works. A large variety of raw material and equipment necessary for conducting a modern monumental plant has been or dered and is expected to reach here in time to begin bushes with the opening of the new year.
 Mir Wildman has conducted large marble works at Tuscaloosa for 15 years and is no stranger here. he having fur nished many of the fine monuments that have been erected in the Birming- ham district as well as throughout the state, and enjoys a well earned repu- tation as an artistic monumental de- signer and manufacturer and as pleas ant man with whom to transact busi- ness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
Prize Court Rejects Appeal.

St. Petersburg, December 12.-The supreme prize court, which today gave a final hearing in the case of the Brit ish steamship Oldhamia, captured by the Russians in the Russo-Japanese war and later re-captured by the Jap anese rejected the appeal of the Man chester and Stafford Shipping company, the vessels owners, and the Standard Oil company, the owners of the cargo, against the decision of the Libau prize court The latter court refused to en- certain the demand of these two com panies for compensation of $500000. ject will be ''The Life and Character of Robert E. Lee"
 President Abercrombie will deliver an address on "The Teaching Process be- fore the Southern Educational associa- ton, which meets in Atlanta on Decem- Der 29-31.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
WHO IS THE MAN
 FROM BIRMINGHAM

tratford-on-Avon, December 12-An enthusiastic admirer of Marie Corelli's writings and who said he came all the way from Birmingham, Ala. to see the novelist, was arrested here today as a dangerous crank. The stranger in- vaded Miss Corellis garden. but being unable to obtain access to her house, he pulled out a revolver and began firing until arrested.
 The man offered no explanation of his act, except that he wanted to see Miss Corelli. He was remanded for trial.