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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10

Cubans on account of his course in the
revolution when he held office in the
autonomous government in the last
days of the Spanish regime.
Senior Zayas is the idol of large
faction of the Liberals. He was the
leader of the last uprising against
President Palma, but his followers are
suspected of giving only Iukewarm sup
port to Gomez, between whom and
Senior Zayas there was an implacable
fued until it was apparent that the
very existence of the Liberal party de-
pended on a compromise, under which
Zayas withdrew his pretensions to the
presidency The two factions did not
actually fuse, but Zayas accepted
nomination for the vice presidency
and the Zayistas promised to help
elect the coalition candidates.
Business interests and the large prop
erty elements favor Menocal. but the
result of the presidential election prob
ably will be very close.
AS final precaution against even a
suspicion of intimidation at the polls
Governor Magoon has appointed in
command of the rural guards on cleo
ton day the American officers who
served as provincial governors at the
last election.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10
Don't Worry
About Piles
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move All the Pain, Suffering
and Discomfort,
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women down to the lowest depths and
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Don't permit yourself to become a.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10
JOHN ROYCE STEPS OUT.
Turns Office of Bank Commissioner
Over to Mr.. Albright.

The Office of bank commissioner of
the State of Kansas changed hands this
afternoon. John Q. Royce stepped out
and W. S. Albright stepped in. The
actual change in the office did not take
place until late in the afternoon, when
Governor Hoch returned from Marion
and signed Mr.. Albright's commission.
II am greatly pleased to be able to
turn this office over to Capt. w. S. AL
bright" said Mr.. Royce today. He
is the best qualified man for the place
in the state, and the people of Kan
sas can be sure that under Mr.. AL
bright's administration. the affairs of
the office will be conducted with the
greatest ability and Intelligence"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10
JUST AN OPINION.
Railroad Official Has No Figures to
Back His Claim.

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 10.-When
the Missouri rate hearing was resum-
ed before Judge Smith Mcpherson in
the federal court here this morning, it
was hoped TO finish the first case that
of the st. Louis and San Francisco
railway before the day was over.
Alexander Douglas, fourth vice presi-
dent and general auditor of that road,
took the stand and the presentation
of great arrays of figures was contin-
ued. The witness was cross examined
by Sanford B. Ladd, who is acting as
an assistant to Attorney General Had
ley.
Mr.. Douglas stated that the earn
ings of the passenger department of
the Frisco were Ii per cent less under
the two cent rate than for a CORES
ponding period under the 3 cent rate.
"Can you show US the figures by
which you reached that conclusion ?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10

tonight at the office OF DR.. D A. HAM
mel.
Ladies' free tonight at the Rink.
Srokefs who appreciate saving
on their cigar bills, will profit by
h14x,fne Eagles Rose Tint cigars by the
box. In this way you can secure them
in a fresh condition, at considerable
saving.
Births reported to the board of
health: A son to Mr.. and Mrs. w. N.
English at 735 Spruce street, Nov. 5.
A daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. E. j.
Lindamood, go West Twelfth street,
Nov. Z. A son to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Moore. Twelfth and Long streets. Nov.
z A daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. G.
stone, 1920 Quincy street. Nov. 8.
Steinberg's tomorrow night. Social
dance.
Sidewalk petitions were filed today
with the city clerk for walks along
the west side of Chandler street from
Eighth to Tenth avenues and along
the, east side of Branner street from
Eighth to Tenth avenues. There were
twenty-five signatures to each of the
petitions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10
Anti-saIoon Leaguers Meet.

Des Moines. Nov. 10.-Sixty anti
saloon league workers representing
Colorado. Illinois. Iowa. Kansas. Mis-
souri,, Minnesota. Nebraska. South Da-
kota and Wisconsin. are attending a
conference here of the anti-saloon
league superintendent and field work
ers, which opened today. One of the
important questions to be discussed
will be on influencing congress to
adopt an amendment to the interstate
commerce law giving each state con-
troll over the liquor shipped within its
borders
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10
Big Crons All Around.

Washington, Nov. 10.-The depart
ment of agriculture today issued a
preliminary estimate of the pro-
ductiOn of the principal crops of the
United States showing that corn,
wheat, oats and eight other crops
representing approximately 70 per
cert of the value of all farm crops
this year aggregate about 8 per cent
greater than year ago and PA per
cent greater than the average for the
past five years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10
Master in Hutchinson Case

Attorney General Jackson has filed a
motion in the supreme court for the ap-
pointment of a special master to take
testimony in the custer suit brought
against the city officials of Hutchinson
The charge against the Hutchinson city
officials is that they allowed the pro-
hibitory law to be violated in that city,
and received a revenue for the city
finances.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10
Wheat Jumps TMo Cents.

New York, Nov. 10.-Excited over
reports that Europe had bought up
wards of 200 loads or about 100000
bushels of wheat today, spectators
who sold short engaged in a furious
covering movement that advanced
prices fully 2 cents a bushel, making
new high records for the season. The
public was also a heavy buyer of
wheat especially in the last hour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10

A smart frock for afternoon wear is
shown in this model of black satin
finish cloth, the gown being made in
princesse style. The bodice was of
tucked black chiffon over white, the
undersleeves being of the same, and on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10
Sew York Money Market.

New York. Nov. 1O.-MONEY-Mone on
call easy. 1azq2 per cent; ruling rate 2,
closing bid and offered at ~. Time loans,
flrm; go days. per cent; 80 days, 31k93A
per cent; six months, per cent
close: Prime mercantile paper, 414k
per cent. Sterling exchange steady with
actual business in bankers bills at "a. So &C
44-S3.fo for go day bills and at s4S4.7o for
SILNER-Bar Giver. 1880; Mexican dol
NDS-Government bonds steady.
railroad bonds. irregular
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10
women NTsv Sign Petitions

Attorney General F. S. Jackson has
replied as follows to questions asked
him by c. b Burge city clerk: "Wo-
candidates for city offices for the
spring primaries. The candidate for
city office should base the percentage
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10

asked Mr.. Laid.
mo, that is just my personal opin-
ion," said Mr.. Douglas.
Mr.. Douglas also testified that It
cost his road 10 dollars more to earn
800 by carrying state freight than by
carrying interstate freight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10

of names required to his petition nomi-
nation papers on the vote for secretary
of state at the election preceding the
time for the filing of his papers"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10
LARGEST OF IT'S KIND.
Fishers Balloon Which Carried an
Automobile Into the Air.

indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 10.-Mr. Fish
er's balloon is the largest of its kind
in the world, having a lifting power of
1000 pounds. Captain Bumbaugh, the
noted aeronaut, who has been instruct
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10

square deal and what is more we are
going to have what we are asking |
for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10

Ladv-You look robust. Are you equal to
the task of saving wood? Tramp-EQual
isn [ the word, mum. I'm superior to it
Good mornin' Wasp.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10

either side of the bodice front were
revers of Limerick lace finished with
black silk fringe. The shallow round
yoke was of white tucked tulle. The
skirt in the model was cut on the cir
cular order and was made with a train
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10
LOCAL MENTION.

The Spanish war veterans will meet
onight at the office of DR.. S. A. Ham
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
AN EXTRA OFFERING

At the Majectic Theatre During the
Coming Weeek-Fine Vaudeville
Program
The popular and attractive Majestic
Theatre, which opened last week as
a vaudeville house, enjoyed splendid
patronage, having leaped at onCe into
popular favor.
The bill offered during the week
EAS a splendid one and large audien es
were satisfied every day both at af-
ternoon and evening performances.
During the coming week an especial
II attractive bill of advanced vaude-
Vile will be given, those taking part
in the swell program being we'll known
top lines.
A feature of the Majestic is its low
admission price only 10 cents being
charged, while children under ten
years of age are admitted for five
-aeats.
Among the features of this weeks
bill will be Jas. Moore the black IA e
comedian in song and dance; Billy
Saxon the exceptionally fine Hebrew
comedian. The Wesley's presenting
q refined musical comedy skit; Frank
Crommie in illustrated songs and the
best and most interesting of moving
picture films.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25

Investigation Called for i'm Resolution
Introduced by Congressman God

Investigation Called for I'm Resolution
Introduced by Congressman God
win.
The following joint resolution, which
IL self explanatory, was introduced in
the house during the past week by
Congressman GodwIn and 1t was re-
ferred to the committee on agricui-
ture.
Resolved by the senate and house
Of representatives of the United States
Of America in congress assembled,
That the secretary of agriculture be,
and he is hereby authorized and re-
quired to investigate the subjects
hereinafter specified and to report 10
congress the results Of such iuvesti-
cation:
First The location and area O.
lands in the Sixth congressional dis
trict of North Carolina that are swamp
and overfiowed and susceptible of b.
ing drained and made fit for agricul-
lure.
Second The value and effect of
drainage on such land and on the
public health and upon aar- culture.
Third. Existing legislation of the
different states and localities Cn the
subject OF drainage and operations
hereunder.
Fourth. Foreign drainage policies
and their result, and the relation OF the
federal government TO local authorities
and legislation on said subject.
Sec. 2. That the sum of five thous-
and dOllart, or SO much thereof as
may be necessary, be. and the same is
hereby, appropriated, out of any mon
ey in the treasury not otherwise ap-
for the purpose of enabi-
ling the secretary Of agriculture to
carry the foregoing provisions into
effect -
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25

An important and interesting con-
ference will be he at 4:3O D. m, on
Monday at the county court house,
under the auspices OF the North Caro-
lima Peace Society and it is expected
that the attendance will he q large
and representative one.
Mr. Eayne Davis, the president OF
the society viii give an Informal and
intimate account Of the second Hague
conference and viii speak Of the part
southern statesmen are PLAYING in
world politics The meeting will be
presided over by Mr.. J. Allen Taylor,
president Of the Wilmington Chamber
of Commerce.
The members Of the United Daught-
. ers and Sons Of the ConfederacX and
the Co oniai DANES have teen espec-
ially invited to attend; also the Elks,
as mark of appreciation of their
generous assistance at the organiza-
ton of the North Carolina Peace So
ciety in this city last May. 1t is an
nounced that among those who are
expected at the conference are Major
Schumm of the U. S. Army. in charge
of Fort Caswell and other officers
from the fort. All who are interested
an the movement are invited to Ut
tend.
1t was hoped until last night that
Senator Lee S. Overn,an and Con-
sressman richmond Pearson HObSOn
would be able to attend the conference
tomorrow. they having been invited by
telegram yesterday morning immeda-
tely after 1t was decided to hold the
conference tomorrow but answers
were received last night from both
Cnese gentlemen stating that on ac-
count Of previous engagements neither
would be able to come.
AT q conference he on Friday bet
Ween President Davis and Mr.. Thos.
H. wright. secretary ana treasurer,
three vice presidents were naIned
from different sections of the state
and these With the other officers will
constitute the executive committee
This committee will select the place
Tor the big conference and congress
70 be held in North Carolina during
inc month of May, which will be at.
tended by many of the most distia-
gulshed citizens in the country. Be-
rorc this is decided however Mr.. Tav-
lor will visit different parts OF the
state to confer with prominent mem.
bers of the society.
The new vice presidents of the So
eaety just appointed are Prof. Frank
liz ). Blair Of Guilford College: Mr.. :
sames Fl. Southgate of Durham and
Ar. Herbert w. Jackson Of Raleigh
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
FREIGHT WRECK ON A. 9. L..
Occurred Near River Bridgc-COn-
siderable Damage but no One Hurt

The Fayetteville Observer Of yester-
day has the following account Of d
freight wreck near the river bridge.
About o'clock yesterday afternoon
as freight from Wilmington was ap-
preaching Fayetteville, the trucks Of
Cape Fear river bridge and before
the rear ear-the caboose~-broke, JUS
before reaching the trestle over
Locke's Creek, half a mile from the
Cape Fea rriver bridge, and before
the train could be brought to a stand
still, the track was torn UP aud the
trestle was partially wrecked. The
conductor and fiagman jumped just in
time to save themselves, as the ca
boOse turned over IL the cent'o OF
the bridge.
The local wrecking train was at
once dispatched to the scene. but it
was nearly 10 o'clock before the track
was made ready for traffic. The train
for Wilmington due to leave here a.
5 O'Clock did not reach Whining on
until 12:45 o'clock this morning.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
COMMERCE CHAMBER BANQUET
Hon. Beekman Winthrop Finds
That He Cannot Come
Writes to Committee Which Has Az
fair I'm Charge-Several Distinguish
ed Gentlemen VIII be Preseas at
the Banquet.

The committee OF the chamber OF
commerce which has in charge the ar
rangements for the annual banquet OF
Fnat organization which IS to be held
in this city on the night of Tuesday.
['arL-- FRI. received letter a day or
two ago from Hon. Beekman Win n.hrop
assistant secretary Of the treasury
who had accepted an invitation to be
present on that occasion and deliver
a speech, sitting thai on account OF
certain developments which have oc-
CURED that it would not be possible
for him to leave Washington at this
time, and there is general regret that
this well known official will not take
part in the festivities that have been
arranged.
1t is understood that the committee
wiz make an effort to secure some
prominent official from Warrington to-
fill the place made vacant by the dec
Iination Of Mr.. Winthrop
The annual banquet of the chamber
Of commerce. WiImington's leading
commercial orGanizat on, Will be one
of the most elaborate and largely
attended affairs OF like nature ever
given in North Carolina The banquet
will be served at the Orton hotel and
an elaborate menu has been prepared.
Among the speakers who nave been
invited and who are expected to be in
the city On that occasion, responding
to set toasts at the banquet are Edi-
tor j, p. Caldwell Of The Charlotte.
Observer and Congressman Goodwin
and Small. Favorable replies are ex-
peceed from several other prominent
gentlemen TO whom invitations have
been extended and the full list of these
who are TO be present will be announc
ed within The next few days.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
"The Crucifixion" to- be Sung Latter
Part of Eent.

"The CrucifiXiop' the ma gniEcant
musical production by Sir John Stain
er, one of England's foremost organ
lists and churchman, now i'm course Of
preparation for presentation by the
splendid choir Of ST James Episcopal
church will be given some time during
the latter part Of Lent and the oeca-
sion will be anticipated with keen
pleasure by the music, lovers Of this
city who remember the former spEen-
did productions given by the choir OF
St James.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
Charges Against Hamie Blocker lives
fioated.

The charges Of assault and dis0rd-
erly conduct and peace warrant sworn
out by Annie Blocker colored before
Magistrate Bornemann against her
husband, Hamie Blocker were heard
yesterday before Magistrate George
Harriss to whom the cases had been
transferred from Justice BOrnemann
on request of the defendantS counsel.
The first two cases were dismissed
but Blocker was put under Pe3ce
bond Of $50 on the sworn testimony
of his wife that She: feared bodily
harm.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25

We trust those who favor Hr: Kitch-
ms nomination are satisfied with his
explanation, but they are very will
ing to turn from it to a discussion
Of other things Reasons are mani
eSt."-New Bern Sun.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
Jas. Is. Dudley: in, the City.

Jas. B. Dudley, the allie president
of the North Carolina A and NJ College
for the colored race at Greensboro Is
spending a day Or two in the city.
DudlevS is one of the wisest and best
thought of members of his race IN
the state and under his capable ana
efficient direction splenGd and praise
worthy work is being accomplish
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25

CONFER ON PEACE
Meeting at Court House Mon
day Afternoon
HAYNE DAVIS TO SPEAK
Attendance Will be Q laree and
Representative One

Mr.. Davis VIII Tell of the Second
Mague conference.-the VIII Dis
cuss Part OF SouthernerS liz World
Politics Senator Oyernian and
Congressman Hobson Could Not Ac-
cept Invitation to be Present.
Three New Vice Presidents Named
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25

Itching piles provoke profanity, but
profanity won't cure them. Doan's
Ointment cures itching, bleeding or
pIotruding plies after years If suffer
ing. At any drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25

Stops earachs, in two minutes. tsoth n
ache or pain Of burn or scald n. ave
minutes; hoarseness, one hour, mus
eieache, two hours; sore throat, twelve
hours-Dr. Thomas Electric Oil. mon
arch ever pain.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25

Harry ThaW~ voluntarily shoxeled
snow two houra the other day, and the
Houston Post guesses Stanford L White
would enjoy something of the kind at
this time.-Augusta Chronicle.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
To Travel State of Texas.

young citizen, has accepted posi-
tisn as travelling salesman for the
Craddock Terry & Co. Shoe firm OF
Lynchburg, Va, and district will be
me state Of Texas. His many friends
Wish him success with the new firm.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
TEIEGRApHJC BRIEFS.

Columbia, S. c., February z2--The
general assembly of South Carolina
adjourned today, having been in ses-
sion forty days, the time fixed for ad-
journment, but will re-asseInble on
March 3 and remain in session until
a successor to the Late Senator Iati-
mer is elected.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
BASKET BALL AT Y. NJ, G. n.
Exciting Contest Played Last Night
Between Houston and Symms Teams

The basket ball same last night at
the Y. NJ. C. A, between the teams
or Houston and Symms, proved one of
the most interesting of the season.
and terminated in a victory for the
Houston five, the resulting score being
IA to 5.
The game, although somewhat one
sided in the first half. was hotly con-
tested and was won only by the su-
perior guarding and clever passing o.
the winning side. The lineup and
, score follow:
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25

Washington, February 22.-The NOM
ination of Louis A. Coolidge, of Mas
sachusetts, to be an assistant secre-
tary of the treasury today was odered
reported favorably by the senate COM
mittee on finance.
Muskogee, Okla, February 22.-The
democratic state convention today
elected delegates at large to the ma
tional convention with a half vote
each, and each congressional district
chose two delegates. All the delegates
were instructedt to vote for the nomin~
alton Of William ]. Bryan for presi-
dent. =
Birmingham, Ala. February "a
hose wagon rushing to a small fire
today collided with an electric street
car on the oath street crossing. o. III.
Abertson, engineer. was ftally hurt.
The back of his head was crushed.
Captain J. l. Aiken, who was driving.
was hurt In the back Three other
f1remen were injured. The hosewagon
was badly damaged and one Of the
horses had to be killed. The passengers
Of the car escaped injury.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25

Use DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
pleasant little pills. They are easy
to take Sold by Robert r. Bellany.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25

Norfolk, Va, February 22--The Sir
John Hanson, Captain Moore, from
Stockton, Maine, laden with seed Irish
potatoes and overdue fer this port,
arrived today after severe experience
in recent coast gales. The Hanson had
her house beat IN by high seas. her
crew became almost exhaused while
battling with the elements.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25
BIG TOM WILSON.

BIG TOM WILSON.
Story Of How He Recovered Profess
sOr Misehelrs Hody-A Rough Da-
mond-Rev. Dr. Johannes Oertel,
of VienHa, Va. Repeats Story As
1t Was Fold to Him By the Big
MOuntainssr
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-25

Goal from field: StevedS z; WCoI'
sott 2; Houston 3; BARLEY 2. Free
throw: Thees I. Time two tifteen-min-
ute halves. Referees, Mcclellan and
Hatch.