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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-28

any time HIS property might be con-
fiscated through no fault of his own.
Judge Grosscup's decision again af-
firmed the American motto of fair
play
Mr.. Gould added that he thought
the one to answer for corporate mis-
deeds was some individual, not the in
nocent stockholders.
1t was reported today that following
Mr.. Gould's return, there will be a
series of conferences between repre-
sentativs of the Gould interests, E. H.
Hartman and Kuhn, Loeb & Co.. and
that as a result the Gould roads will
receive strong financial support and
Mr.. Hartman and Kuhn, Loeb & Co
will have share in the management
of the Gould system. Negotiations
looking to that end are said to have
taken place before Mr.. Gould went
abroad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-28
INITIATION BY LONG DISTANCE
Members of Order in Charge of All
Connections.

Denver. July 2S.-For the first time
in history the work" of a secret or
der will be transmitted by long dis
lance telephone when Manley J. Hem
mems, supreme counselor OF the United
Commercial Travellers, will sit in his
home in Green Bay, Wis. and listen
to the initiation of fifty candidates by
Pixies Peake council No. Is, Saturday
night, August 8.
That absolute secrecy may be in
sured it has been arranged to place
members of the order in charge of all
connections along the line. as well as
at Green Bay and Denver 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-28

the present legal status of the case
ana DISCUSS the details of further ac-
ton.
For assistance in the case thew will
have the service of half a score of
trained legal experts from the DEPART
ment of justice in Washineton-uen
especially conversant with this parti-
GUAR branch OF the Department.
pected here during the day.
The government attorneys will be
quartered at the Hotel Aspinwald.
where it is understood that accommo-
dations have been secured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-28
NO DEEDS FROM CONvICTs.
Land Buyers Visit Oklahomans II
the Leayenworth Prison.

Leavenworth, Kan. July 2S.-E1ev-
en- attorneys and land buyers from
Oklahoma were at the United States
penitentiary Monday to purchase land
from Indian and negro prisoners. The
rush of buyers was due to the remov-
al of restrictions. kilograms came to
prisoners making offers for their land.
None of the prisoners executed deeds.
There appears to be an understand
ing among them to hold their land.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-28
john H. Stephens Dead.

Kansas City. July 2S.-John H.
Stephens, pioneer cattleman of the
southwest, Is dead at his home here
of pneumonia, after a two weeks Ill
ness. He was 20 years of age. Mr..
stephens spent the greater part or his
active life in Texas, where his name
for many years was known in every
COW camp throughout the state. OF
recent years he had been engaged in
the ranch land brokerage business
with headquarters in Kansas City.
During the sCival war he was menu
bar az Colanel Terry's rangerA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-28
Minneapolis Z, Mcpherson O.

Minneapolis, Kan, July 2S.-Min-
neapolis shut out Mcpherson in the
first game of the series by the score of
to O. Osborne pitched fine ball.
holding Mcpherson to one hit, while
Mize was batted hard. Pinquet's bat
ting was a feature.
Score by innings: RH.h.
Minneapolis .........-0 0 o s o / - IL 8
Mcpherson ..-........0 o o o o o 0 o 90 1 2
Batteries-Osborne and Clifton;
Mize and Hoggatt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-28

tend to you a cordial Invitation to be
a guest of the Colorado interstate fair
and exposition on one of the above
dates or on such other date during the
week of September z. as it may suit
your convenience to be with us.
Hoping to receive a favorable early
reply, / am, very truly yours,
&C. E. STUBBS,
President Interstate Fair and Expo
sition !"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-28
300 CHINESE DROWN.
Only Twelve Rescued From a Steamer
Which FOundered.

Canton, July u 7s.-The Chinese
steamer Wing King engaged in the To-
cal passenger trade. foundered yester-
day during the typhoon. Three hum
dred Chinese are known to nave been
drowned Only IL of those on board
were rescued.
The Ying King was of 79S tons, 200
feet long and owned in Hong Kong.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-28

sonal platform and by answering the
questions Bristow asked.
This is a campaign of issues. Both
Bristow and Long are able men but
the people have a right to know where
each man stands. Long should get
right with Taft"
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-02
CHICKASHA
GETS BUSY
Loyal Democrats There Raise
Fund to Aid Governor in
His Fight
Special to the Democrat.

Special to the Democrat.
Chickasha, Okla Oct. q
Scarcely had the appeal of Gov
ernor Haskell for funds with
which to prosecute his alleged
maligners been circulated in
Chickasha, when 10y al support.
ers OF the governor, inspired by
the necessity of prompt action,
began pouring into tho demo-
cratic headquarters with contri.
buttons, and before the day was
over 5000 had been raised with.
out a solicitation.
This money has been deposited
with the democratic central com.
mittee subject to the governors
order, and enthusiastic ones de-
clare that Grady county will fur
nish many times this amount il
IL becomes necessary.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-02
At Home

In response to invitations is
sued by Mrs. l.. r. Smith and
Mrs. j. d, McDavitt, superin.
tendent and assistant superin.
tendent of the Home Department
of the Presbyterian Sunday
School, about twenty ladies met
al the home of Mrs. Smith Thurs
day afternoon. The hours, from
three to five, were spent in hSv.
ing a social good time.
Mrs Guy GiIlett added to tn Q
afternoons pleasure by reciting
and Mrs. Teis read from Marga.
ret Sangester. In a question
contest on the lessons of the last
q Isrter under the leadership OF
Mrs. Widsman and Mrs. Baird,
the decision was a tie as both
sides answered all questions
Refreshments of ice cream,
nu cake and DEVILS food were
served
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-02
ONE MILLION
FROM TAXES
The State Board Of Equalization
Fixes Levy at One and One
Fourth Mills

Guthrie, Okla, Dot. 2-The
state board of equalization has
announced that the rate OF levy
for state purposes on all proper
ty subject to direct taxation
would be Ia mills on the dollar.
The levy is for tho purpose of
creating the fund to meet the
obligations Of the state admins /:
tratiop during the period of 1919
months, from November 10,
1907, to June 80, 1900.
At the rate established by the
board the levy for one year
would be about eight'tenths OF
one mill.
In Oklahoma Territory, last
year, public service corporation
property was about SO OF the
grand total. This ear 1t is 81
of the total, Last year out oil
avery S42 of taxes collected the
corporations paid ST and other
taxpayers $50. This year the
corporations pay IL out OF every
SAP.
The total indebtedness for the
period including appropriations
for the legislative and judicia
departments Of state from No
vember 16, 1907, to June 30, 1908
is S1S4 ,513; per diem clerk hire
and other expenses Of the legis.
lature SI72, 092; special appro'
pri tons 70 furniture, S7,940
interest on state bonds issued t
paw the territorial debt and othe
obligations for 10 months to Jun
80, 1909, $4,000; indebtedness
incurred before statehood, in
.cluding constitutional oonven
ton, general election OF septem
Der, 1907, S169, 1896, and expens
for examining territorial ao
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-02
Court

The case of Mrs. Samantha
Cooper va Nathan and DeFord
was decided in favor Of the de
PENDANT, cost TO be paid by the
plaintiff.
M, A. Eurquhart vs The Citi-
xens National Bank was dis.
missed on account of the CHI.
zens National Bank being out OF
business thus there Is no de
PENDANT in the case
The case Of +. W. Parks v:
c.. C, Fortune is now on triar.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-02
nor.r for nr,.s-m.ia..

Bouquets Of nowcrs attached to lena
Walking sticks have been carried by
many of the bridesmaids at the smart
weddings. At one very decorative we'd
ding the bridesmaids wore gowns OF
ioit ivory satin. made up over pink,
5ordered with n deep founce composed
Of tiny chiffon friils. and made with
transparent lace necks and waist. Lace
coats over pink silk we're worn with
them. and large black picture hats.
maid carried an ebony wand mounted
In silver. with a pink knob. TO which
was tied IA bouquet OF pink carnations
Some OF the bridesmaids have carried
q basket on the arm, filled with one
special bloom. Newest Of I'll L. the
bouquet made somewhat in crescent
shape, n end attached to the elbow
With ribbons. the other to ths wrist
eAilAdelnhia TinsA
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-02

counts, So, 900, total, 81, 1852, 210.11.
The board estimated that dur
ing the period to June 30, 1909,
there will have been collected
and turned into the state treas
ury for general revenue purposes
from fees collected through the
insurance commissioner, fees
collected by the secretary of
state, and by the board of agri-
culture, interest collected by
state treasurer on bank deposits,
and from the sale of statutes and
supreme court reports, and from
production and other special
taxes on coal, oil, pipe lines, ex
press companies, railroads, tele-
graph and telephone companies,
etc., on incomes, a sum total OF
at least SS42, 900, leaving not to
exceed SCOT ,2l0 II to be raised
by direct taxation on the proper
ty owners of the state to cover
the amount necessary to pay OBJ
legations before statehood above
mentioned, and the fraction OF
seven and one-half months in
addition to the full fioal year.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-02

Fits the cotton man, reports
10 bales OF cotton sold in the city
today, paying So go and $3.50
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-02

When the representatives Of the
Farmers Union vert to McAlester a
year ago last Nintqr to try to buv
twelve thousand dollars worth Of
coal at Wholesale prices, William Bus
by, the Oklahoma Coal Baron and re-
publican candidate for PRESIDENT !
elector, said: ITO hell with the Farm
ers' Union, | won't sell them a id
pound OF COAL Now, farmers are
saying. ITO hell with William Busby.
We won't give him a darned vote
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-02

Roosevelt is Tarred With the Stick
With Which He Attempted to Hand
Haskell-He Ordered Secretary to
Give Standard Oklahoma Franchise
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-02
A Trip to the Moon

In a million years the suns
heat will give out and he worried
about it. The great i~rrigaling
canals on the moon have ceased
u flpw, and he worried about il;
nut you need not worry about
me scarcity, quality or price OF
lumber at Champlain's Lumber
Company, the best lumber in
town is in his shed and the lpw-
est prices made by Stabler, the
manager. 211 IT
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-02
Commercial Club

A meeting OF the Commercial
Club will be held this evening at
$3.50 O'Clock in the %lofioe of the
secretary and all members are
urged TO be present, as there are
several matters of Importance to
DO considered.
Mrs. Stratton Flick and Mis-.
w, 7. Dawes, who have been
visiting their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. 4. l.. Cecil, returned to
heir h. me In Oklahoma City
his morning.
Judge Il. b. Holding has pur.
chased one hundred goats which
he will place on his farm. The
animals wrre brought to Ana
d,rxo Friday aid will be taker
to the farm at once.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-02
SAILING Days Not over.

Just at a time when every one who
Is at all interested In the sea and
ships is talking over the L~usitania,
her size and her record, 1t seems a
curious reminder Of old times to catch
sight Of a new gold sign in the win
dows of a skyscraper down at Bowling
Green which announces a sailing
service to Australia and New Tea
land"
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-02

John Temple Graves, candidate on
the Hearst independence Lea"ue tick
ct for vice-president, telegraphed John
W. Kern asking for a joint debate at
Louisville, Kentucky, recently. Kern
replied: 81 have been asked to make
a non.partisan speech in Louisville
and cannot accept your offer. The
last time we met. about two months
ego, we agreed perfectly on every
1lsstlon but baptism and baptism Ia
~ T. sar the paramount issue
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-02

All kinds of dried fruit, fresh
and good at Whitlock Bros.
202 diff
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-02
GOV. HASKELL RESIGNS

WHILE INNOCENT, WISHES TO
NOT EM5AaRAss HIS PARTY
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-29
SEABOARD
Air LIME RAILWAY

AIR LINE RAILWAY
soUTHBoUND TRAINS SCHEDULED TO LEAVE
RICHMOND DAILY.
e:l5 A. M-Lecal TO Esrii.a. Raleigh, CAzzs
lotte. Wilmington.
I'D r. A-S2eepeu and coaches. Atlanta.
Birmingham. savannah. Jaeksosvfllz
ead Flo1da poiats
1898 p. M-Floriaa Limited
1855 A. h-Sieepeu ana saseA~s k.xsn.~k
jacksonville and Southwest.
KoRTHB0USD RAIgs SCHEDULED 10 Az
RIVE MCHnoNp pGffx.
So A n, s;is A l.. sse~sds LAnia.4 60
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-29

As he ran toward the house he met
Oscar. who had become alarmed az his
absence and was setting forth in
search OF him.
Come; saddle both the horses, Os-
car" Armltage commanded.
They went together 20 the barn and
quickly brought out the horses.
"You are not 20 come with me, Os-
car"
"a captain does not 20 alone. II
should be the sergeant who is sent
yesT"
1T Is not an affair Of war Oscar.
but quite another matter. There is a
saddled horse hitched 20 the other side
OF our abandoned bridge. Get II and
ride II TO Judge Claiborne's stables
and ask and answer no questions"
a moment later he was riding to-
ward the gate, the led horse following
He flung himself down, adjusting the
surrups, and gave her a hand into the
saddle. They turned silently into the
mountain road.
1.-The bridge would have been simpler
and quicker" said Shirley. "As II is,
shall be late TO the ball"
Il am contrite enough. but you don't
make explanations"
'No; don't explain, and you are 20
come back as soon as we strike the
valley. always send gentlemen back
az that point" she laughed and went
ahead OF him into the narrow road.
She guided the strange horse with the
case OF long practice. skillfully testing
HIS PAGES, and when they came 10 a
stretch OF smooth road sent him dying
at gallOp over the trail. He had Civ
en- her his own horse. q hunter OF Ia
nous strain, and she at once defined
and maintained a distance between
them that made talk impossible
Her short covert riding coat, buttoned
close, marked clearly in the starlight
her erect figure. Light wisps OF loos-
ened hair broke free under her soft
felt hat and when she turned her head
the wind caught the brim and pressed
Il back from her face, giving a new
charm 10 her profile.
He called after her once or twice a.
the start, but she did not pause or re-
ply, and he could not know what mOOt
possessed her or that once in flight.
in the security the horse gave her, she
was for the first time afraid OF him
He had declared his love for her and
had offered 70 break down the veil of
mystery that made him a strange and
perplexing figure. His affairs, what
ever their nature, were now at a crisis.
he had said; quite possibly she should
never see him again after this ride
AS she waited at the gate she had
known a moment Of contrition and
doubt as TO what she had done. II
was not fair TO her brother thus TO
give away his secret TO the enemy, but
as the horse flew down the rough road
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-29

eve part here. How shall 1 return
BucephalusT'
let me 20 to your own gate.
pleaseT
Not at allr' she said. with decision.
"Then oscar will pick him up. N
you don't see him. turn the horse loose.
But my thanks-for oh, so many
thiugsr he pleaded.
Tomorrow or the day after or
neverT
She laughed and put out her hand.
and when he tried TO dctain her she
spoke TO the horse and flashed away
toward home. lie listened. marking
her dight until the shadows OF the val
ley stole sound and sight from hlm
Then hc turned back INTO OBJ, LIls
Near her fathers estate y Iiricy camr
Clou "a uIan who salutel in the uauuct
d a soldier
% was oscar, who had crossed the
riu-e AID Ridden down by tCr ucar.
BAD
"lt s my captains horse ycst' o.,
,ld ns the Slim Lracefu. ou.maI vhiu
.cl ana paved the ground ed iouu
hnrso ul ,Ie hrrk,u brid-e and tool
to sour stahic vcst
IS u, i"ut iltcr $a.ricy valStd rap
..t thrau-h thc lurGeu Go tur V~tar
9 Deer Hturr~ house. where h,l lru,..
r l..e passed ba,a and forth Impa
ici.,l
where have YOU been. Shirley"
walking"
"Aut YOU went for ride. the stable
men told me"
Il believe that IS true captain"
"A.l your horse was bruu.lt nu..
l'if an hour ago by str1ar, .-l..t
,ho saiutcd like a soldier wL.u
poke 70 him. but refused 10 uLdeI
Staud my English"
well. they DO say English isn't very
well taught at West Point. captain.
she replied, pulling of her gloves. "You
oughtn't TO blame the polite stranger
for his courtesy"
Il believe you have been UP to som,
mischief, Shirley. II you are seeing
that man Armitage"-
Captain
bah! What are you going TO 60
now?"
"Tm going 20 the ball with you as
soon as / can change my gown. !
suppose father and mother have gone
They have. for which you should be
grateful"
Captain Claiborne lighted a cigar
and waited
(TO BE CONTINUED
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-29

"That is the truth. sergeant. The
message. once In the good baron's
hands. viii undoubtedly give him a Sc
we're shock You will do well to so 10
bed. l shall take a walk before 1 turn
In
you should not go out alone"
Don't trouble about me. | shan't go
far. think we are safe until two gen
tlemen have met I'm Washington. dis
cussed their affairs and come down
into the mountains again. The large
brute we caught the other night is I'M
doubtedly on watch near by. but he is
harmless. Only a few days more and
we shall perform real service I'm the
world, sergeant l feel Il I'm my bones"
He took his hat from a bench by the
door and went out upon the veranda.
The moon had already slipped down
behind the mountains, but the stars
trOOped brightly across the heavens.
He drank deep breaths of the cool air
OF the mountain night and felt the
dark wooing him with its calm and
peace. He returned for his cloak and
walked into the wood. He followed
the road 20 the gate and then turned
toward the Port Of Missing Men. He
had formed quite definite plans OF
what he should do I'm certain emer-
gencies, and he felt & new strength I'm
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-29
HER MAIDEN FEARS.

George"
There was an anxiety-just a little
Of it-in the girls tone.
What is it,. love2'
Il read something in the paper that
alarmed me"
What was it,"
Niagara Falls are wearing away at
the rate OF more than - inches a year.
and In the course Of some hundreds
of years will be gone entirely"
What of that?"
You know. it Is such a delightful
place at which to spend honeymoon"
Yes"
q had set my heart on going there
on our honeymoon"
"Y-e-e-s"
I'VE have been engaged four years
now"
About that length Of time"
She laid her head on his shoulder
and sobbes
In that time-bOohoo-fu so
inches OF the falls have been worn
away-boohoo-and I'm afraid they'll
al be gone before-before-oh. dear.
what am ! saying?"
Never mind. love" said George ten
derby. as he kissed her cheeks Don't
cry. Wen go before the fails are
worn away. How would next Septem-
her suit2'
That will do nicely. sweetheart"
And she was happy again.-Royal
Magazine.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-29

h is confidence
that he should
succeed in the
business tina [
had brought him
into the hills.
At the nban-
doned bridge he
threw himself
down and gazed
of through a
narrow cut that
a ffOrd ed a
glimpse Of the
Springs, where
the elcC trio
lights cleaned
as one ] a M p.
: hirley Clai-
borne was there
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-29

II 10 walt much longer"
He tossed a copy OF
the Neue Freie Presse on the table. Os-
car had been down TO the Springs TO
explore and brought back news, gained
from the stablemen at the hotel that
Chauvenet had left the hotel, presuma-
bly, for Washington. 1t was now
Wednesday ia the third week in April.
Oscar. YOU were "a clever boy and
knew more than you were told You
have asked me no questions There
may be an ugly row before / get out
OF these hills. l should not think hard
OF you II you preferred TO leave"
Il enlisted for the campaign-yes? l
shall wait until / am discharged" And
the little man buttoned his coat.
Thank you. Oscar. In a few days
more we shall probably DO through
with this business. There's another
man coming TO get into the game. He
reached Washington yesterday, a.ld we
shall doubtless hear OF him shortly.
Very likely they are both in the hills
tonight And. Oscar. listen carefully
TO what l say"
The soldier drew nearer to Armitage.
who sat swinging his legs on the table
in the bungalow.
"If l should die unshriven during the
next week here's a key that opens a
safety vault box at the Bronx Loan
and Trust company, In New York. In
case am disabled, go at once with the
key TO Baron Won Msrhof, ambassador
OF Austria Hungary. and tell him-teIl
him
He had paused for moment as
though pondering HE words with care.
Then he laughed and went on.
tell him. Oscar. that there's a mes
sage in that safety box from a gentle
| man who might have been king"
Oscar stared at Armitage blankly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-29
A Classic Cereal.

Are you familiar with the Autocrat
Of the Breakfast Table'?'' queried the
visiting western school teacher OF the
Boston landlsdy.
No, ma am, replied the landlady
as she passed the oatmeal. There's
such a slather Of them newfangled
breakfast foods now that body can't
keep the run OF them. Judge
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-29
ATLANTIC COASTLINR
effective January :. 1881

NtnectiFe January :. 1887
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY.
For Florida and south-e:l6 A. n. ard TN
p. N, sll:fO Z. n
For Sorfolk-0:O0 A. n. SEQ P. and 7:w
p NJ
For n. aud W. Ry Test-e:Oe A. Il, ls:lp
and $50 p. NJ
FOR Petersburg: 500 A. NJ. 1910. SOC IN
r. N o;Oo $40 p: NJ 7:25 and II ~ r. n
Trains arrive RichmOud daily-SlG ssss.kS
I;40 A. N; ss:S6, ssl0.45 and IL 80 A n nm
200 $500. 500 and $50 P. N
Except Sunday sssunday only. sssExcrua
Monday.
Time Of arrivals and departures and soa.---
tons not guaranteed.
O. 8. CAkPBELLD. r. A.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-29
THREE
The Curious Part Of II.

Germany publishes every year
nearly twice as many new books as
are brought out in France"
But that isn't the curious part OF
f."
What do you meau2"
The German emperor doesn't insist
on writing all the books that are
printed in Germany. Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-29
Struck the Humer,,s

Motoris--Whati didn't the car hurt
you?
Victim-Ya-as; hurta me vera
mooch
Motorfst-Then why do you laugh ?
Victim-You hitta ma funny bone.