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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-01
DRIVEN ASHORE.
Big German Ship Is Buffeted by
Winds and Waves.

New York, May 1.-The great four
masted German ship Peter Rickmers,
which left New York yesterday for
Ragoon, loaded with case oil. was
driven ashore on the south coast of
Long Island last night in terrible
gale and was still ashore today with
life saving crews unable to board her.
The high wind which prevailed during
the day prevented the ship from gain
ing sea room yesterday and carry IN
the evening it increased to a gaze
against which the stout vesse! cou,u
not hold her own and she was thrown
ashore at Zachs inlet, about 10 miles
west of Fire island.
A tremendous sea was pounding on
the beach and amid the binding rain
SQUALLS which swept across the ocean
the deck OF the stranded vessel IN APP
peal for assistance, gave fnformation
of the disaster. From the shore the
outline of the ships rigging could
be dinly discerned by the flare OF the
rockets. but the vessel lay 1ar pc,
by the life saving crews to throw a
line to a wrecked vessel. Inenectuai
efforts were made by the lie savers
to launch their boat in terrific sea
and when the attempt was abandoned
| the life saving patrols burned signals
through the night to assure the sea-
men that help would come as soon as
| nossible. The Rickmers was loaded
with 1000 cases of oil from the
Standard OIL company worth $S0,0O0.
| The vessel is valued at $4,000. she
carried a crew Of 80 or 35 men.
Before day break the gale veered to
the northwest, blowing diagonally on
shore and the sails of the big snip
! were set again in the hope that tne
| wind would drive her off shore as the
| tide rose again. Signals of distress
were flying in her rigging and with
the smoothing of the sea, the lie
savers again essayed to reach the yes.
sci but without success for several
| hours. A revenue cutter ana WrscA *
49, t,,r were sent from New York to
/ Zach's inlet and this forenoon the tua
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-01
H0CH NAMES the men.
Committee to Decide Upon Revision of
State Educational Laws.

Governor Hoch today appointed the
following members of the committee
authorized to consider the relations be-
tween the three state educational in
situations:
For the university-J. W. Gleed, T.
M. Potter.
For the Agricultural college,. M.
Story, Edwin Taylor.
For the Normal SCHOOL,. B. Kellogg,
M. F. Amrine.
It was decided by Governor Hoch to
place the whole work of considering the
relations of the institutions in the
hands of one committee. instead Of
dividing it between two committees as
was first suggested. However, he ap-
pointed three lawyers on the committee
-Gleed, Story and Kellogg.
In his letter notifying the various
committeeman of their appointment,
Governor Hoch makes the following
suggestion of subjects for considera-
| ton:
First-Does the law governing our
state Institutions need revision in order
to more clearly define their respective
fields of operation, or in any way pro-
| mote their efficiency. If so. fully out
| line the law as you think 1t should be.
Seconds it desirable to change the
management Of these institutions SO
| that they will all be governed by one
board of such size as may be agreed
upon in order that they may be knit to-
gether in one comprehensive and SYM
metrical educational system instead of
| operating in individual fields with I'M
| limited power to duplicate each others
| work, as now?
Third-If it is not feasible to put all
| these institutions under one manage
ment or put over them one superin-
! tendent, in what manner can they best
| be governed so as to prevent unneces-
sary duplication of work, and hence
any unnecessary expenditure Of public
| money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-01

pushing for others, 1 decided to try
1t. have taken it about two weeks,
ana ma myself in a greatly improved
conoltlon. My stomach is in good
shape, and does not trouble me at all.
MY rheumatism has nearly disappear
eo. ana expect to resume work short
~, Tor the first time in twelve months.
MI. cooper certainly has a wonderful
medicine, and / am grateful for what
1t has done for me-
another caller was Mrs. T. ].
smith of sos Hudson street. She
SAID: I have been a sufferer from,
bladder and kidney trouble for twenty
nVe years. In that time I have tried
many prescriptions and various kinds
OF medicine, but received little or no
oeneht from them. 1 seldom had a
sound nights sleep, my rest being bro
ken at intervals throughout the night
l mad pains in my back and burninr
sensations.
heard so much of Mr.. Coope,
mat came to the conclusion he might
be able to afford me some relief.
nave now been taking the medicine
about week, and feel better in every
| way. The pain, has disappeared anS
1 nave no distress whatever I have
come here today to express my appre.
citation to Mr.. Cooper for his wonder.
rul medicine and what it has done in
my case. 1 will take pleasure in rec.
ommending it to Others
In spite of assertions by variou:
physicians that Cooper is a fad VIII,
Will soon die out, the young man seern,
TO be gaining even greater Roadway N.
/, MS visit draws to close"
| me agency for Cooper's celebrated
medlcines has been given to us. VI,
are making a fine record with them
Geo. w. stansfield. $50 Kansas ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-01
CAMEL LOSES
Lew DoclSstader VIII Not Have to Pay
"Bin'' Scott.

In the case of "Scott against Dock
stader" in district court today, the
plaintiff lost out. Regardless Of the
plant that he had to walk home
see it's way clear to salve the injured
feelings of colored minstrel who was
caught without his harp.
Just about the time of the opening
Of the theatrical season last fall, "BilP'
Scott, a Topeka negro, secured an at
when it Lit in Topeka. He claimed
that two years before. he had been
skinned of a job by Lew Dockstader,
alleged owner of tine williams & Walk
Dockstader CAV. bond and the first
hearing of the Ease came up today.
After hearing the evidence, which con-
sisted of the testimony Of Mr.. Scott
alone, the court sustained a demurr
introduced by the attorney for Mr..
Dockstader. - s-S:L
In his plant, Mr.. Scott, who is a
large dark person, said that he rent
hearse for I'm Abyssinia," one of the
hearse for I'm Abysinis.," one IF the
Williams and Walker productions. aid
that he was hired by Lew Dockstader,
owner of the show. After rehearsins
nine weeks, he found that the shcw
had disbanded, and he was on his up
pers. After two weeks of handouts
at the rear door of hotels, he made mis-
way back to Topeka. and laid" for
Dockstader or any of his shows. He
says that he was hired to sing part
in the "Abyssinia" chorus, and play the
rear end Of the giraffe and camel. two
phony animals used in the show. The
court failed to pass upon whether or
not Mr.. Scott was able to go eight days
without a drink, and the ability Vi
the plaintiff to fill the part of the carel
was therefore unquestioned.
Mr.. Scott and his two attorney,
Thomas, colored, and Brannamar,
white, were left holding the sack. The
evidence Of the plaintiff himself spoil
ed any chance of a verdict in his IA
vor. He wanted judgment for his sal
airy Of $1s per week during the entire
season of 1906-07.
The defense simply explained to the
court that Scott's contract called fol
50 per week while rehearsing. He had
$50 advance, a $32 ticket to New York
and $33 in salary during his eleven
weeks in New York, or $16 more thar
was really coming to him by contract
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-01
FACTS ABOUT NEW THEORY
AS SECURED BY INTERVIEWS

An article from the Nashville. Tenn,
Banner, published during L. T. Coop
er's visit to that city, throws some
light on the remarkable success of the
young mans theories and medicines
in various cities visited by him during
the past year. The article Is as fol-
lows:
In view of the enormous sale of
Cooper's preparations now going on in
this city and the intense interes,
which Mr.. Cooper has stirred up since
his arrival, represe ntative of the
Banner spent Thursday afternoon at
the young mans headquarters, watch
ing the swarm of humanity come and
go.
During the afternoon the reporter
interviewed many of the callers and
obtained statements from all who
cared to give them as to their expe-
rience with Cooper and his prepara-
tions.
THE following are selected from
those statements as being typical of
the general expression of the people
seen:
Mr.. B. B. Lasater, living at 1924
North Fourth avenue, when inter-
viewed, said: I have been troubled
with my stomach for the past two
years, and have had rheumatism for
more than five years. Sometimes ]
could not walk. and there were times
when / could not even move in bed.
Hard knots would form on my mus
cles, which caused me intense pain.
Gas formed on my stomach after eat
ing, which gave me much pain and
distress, and often / was restless and
tossed all night, losing much sleep and
rest
"Hearing of Mr. Cooper and the
great work his medicine was accom-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-01
STATE CROP REPORTS.

Secretaries Of the county fair associa-
lions have sent in a number of April
crop reports in addition to those re-
ceived Thursday. These reports are re-
ceived by F. D. Coburn. secretary OF
the board of agriculture. These re-
ports follow:
Republic county-F'ruit crops entirely
ruined by freezing. Cold winds badly
damaged oats, not more than 30 per
cent crop at best; early sowed wheat
looking good; late sowed badly dam
aged Corn planting just begun. Al.
falfa promises full crop.
Butler county-Corn is mostly plant
ed. doing fine Alfalfa immense. Most
of wheat In good condition. Chinch
bugs working some. No frost yet (April
29.)
Harper county-wheat is 12o per
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-01
EVANS IS WEIGHED.
A Decided Increase in the Admiral's
Weight Is Shown.

Paso Robes Hot Springs, Cal, May 1.
Rear Admiral Evans was weighed
this morning and both he and DR.. Nc
Donnold were immensely pleased when
a decided increase was shown. The
present plan is for the rear admiral to
leave Paso Robes hot springs on the
morning of May 5, boarding the Con-
necticut at Santa Cruz. A private car
will be placed at the disposal of Rear
Admiral Evans and party in which to
make the run of over a hundred miles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-01
CURES CATARRH

disease Of the membranes and inne
in which entire circulation and the g
and impurities aun1ulatng in the circulation when
then
the disease There NOISE into
has offensive and many Other annoying sna
nha1atons blood and therefore
Nothing equals down into the ccuaon
lasting
when S. blood being and healthy
membranes and tissues instead them
Book Catarrh ana any
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, Ca
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-01
he BEAT A WOMAN.
On This Charge Gus Wilmitz Is
Arrested Today.

Gus Wilmitz, a young man livino in
North Topeka, was arrested on war
rant issued in the court Of Topeka at
8 O'Clock this afternoon. Wilmitz is
charged with assault and battery on
Mrs. O'Neil, an aged woman, whom he
brutally mistreated Thursday after
noon in North Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-01

cent. Oats good, acreage small. Now
planting corn; will be good acreage.
No insects.
Elk county-About 60 per cent of corn
planted, delayed by rain. Wheat maxi
ing fair progress. Condition about IS.
Oats very promising but acreage small
Alfalfa very good. Fruit considerably
damaged by cold wind and insects.
Namaha county-Wheat better than
expected; not injured much by drought.
Some fruit left uninjured by frost.
Corn planting going on.
Usage county-Wheat never better.
Corn being planted. No material dam
age by frost. No insects.
Dickinson county-Latter part OF
month favorable to wheat. Rain would
be helpful. Cold has injured some veg
citation. Peaches badly infested by
green lice. Sweet potatoes troubled by
cut worms. Fruit prospects good but
It is cold today april 29)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-01
The following is the

building bill. The following is the
Kansas list:
Addition to Kansas City, Kan, $240,-
600 building; $4,000 site for Ottawa,
$4,000 building for Coffeyville; $685.
600 addition to the Emporia building;
$4,000 for building at Clay Center;
$4,000 for addition to Manhattan
building; $4,000 for site at Con-
cordia. Kan; $3.50 for site at Beloit;
100000 for building at Wellington /;
100000 for building at Great Bend.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-01
DIR. Sanders Here May Fl.

L. H. Greenwood, secretary of the
Washburn trustees this afternoon re-
ceived letter from DIR. Frank San
ders, the newly elected president of
Washburn college in which he writes
his formal acceptance of the presi-
dency Of the college. Dr. Sanders al
SO states that he will be in Topeka
May 21.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-01

was seen standing by the ship, but ap-
parently unable to render any as
sistance as the wind and sea were still
too high. It is Believed that the crew
of the ship are in no danger at pres
ent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-01

No Game at Pfttsburg.
Pittsburg. May 1.-The game here
slated today between the Pirates and
the Cincinnati Reds was postponed on
account of cold weather.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-01
Public Buildings for Kansas.

Washington, May Reliable in
formation is to the effect that Kansas
will be well cared for in the public
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-19
REFUSE TO PACIFY
WARNING JAPANESE
Police Board Restores Forfeited Pool
Room License to North San Pedro
Street Holder, Reversing
Former Action

After going deeply into japanese
business affairs the police board yes
terday reversed itself al restored a
pool room license to Fred Kauchiyama
of 127 North San Pedro street. Last
Tuesday the board revoked this Ii
cense,
1t now apears that 70 Hamura, who
operates a rooming house overhead,
was influenced in urging revocation by
business rival of Kauchiyama's in
the next block. About $500 had been
spent in fitting up the pool room and
removal would mean a hardship.
Attorneys r. A. Ling and d. r.
Moote said they had experiments made
as to the noise produced by the pool
players. They stamped the floor with
a cue until the wood fibers spread and
the sound was not apparent upstairs.
This, they argued, belied the charge
that the players disturbed the roomers.
Hamura contended that such expert
ments were made in the day time,
when counter noises outside deadened
the effects. At night, he said, the cue
could have been heard plainly.
The police broard decided that the
roomers, of whom there are a dozen
whites and three times as many Jap
anese, could safely worry along over
the pool room.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-19
NEW SCHOOL DISTRICTS
SOON TO BE MADE UP
Peculiar Causes of Changes Made in
Location Of New Institutions
of Learning Next
Fall

Many interesting causes are given as
the reason for the formation of the
five new common school districts, au
thorized by the county supervisors
upon the recommendation of Superin-
tendent Mark Keppei. The changes
will take place next October, when by
realignment OF boundary lines the
new districts of Hawthorne. Grant,
Palo Solo, Roosevelt and Miramonte
will come into existence.
The presence of the four track line
of the Pacific electric to Long Beach
made parents afraid to send their chill
dren, and those living west of the
tracks asked that the new Miramonte
district be made separate from the old
+ florence district. In like Kramer the
Roosevelt district sprung up in Ante
lope valley, it being too far to send
children fifteen miles to Lancaster.
Palo Solo was organized as people dill
not wish to send their children to
school near Arcadia and the race track
district.
And so on through the list. In adj
dition one new union high school dis
trict has been formed from the Bur-
bank and Vinedale districts, while an
other is in formation including the
school district of La Ballona, Machado
Ocean Park city, Playa del Rey and
the Palms.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-19
A House Divided
Against Itself
Civil War In the Stomach Spells Ruin
victory Belongs to You, If You Will
Costs Nothing to Try

Victory Belongs to You, III fou WIN.
Costs Nothing to Try
The greatest foe to the progress of
nations has been internal strife. civil
war. Equally so is the greatest enemy
of health in the human systen-civii
war between the different parts of the
body.
This is just what occurs in dyspepsia.
War is declared between the stomach
and the rest of the members of the body
illness results. inability to digest or
assimilste food. heaviness, disinclina-
ton to work and in a word. all the
attendant evils of imperfect digestion.
What you need is an ally. An ally
who will not only help but will abso-
lutely insure you the victory. In other
words, let Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
fight your battles for you, and by doing
the work of your stomach, give 1t a
complete rest and allow 1t to re-enter
the lists reinforced, refreshed and re-
juvenated.
A single one of these marvellous tab
lets will digest 5000 grains OF food.
Leading physicians all over the world
have Endorsed Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
let's and have certified them free from
harmful drugs.
Simple to take.
Harmless, efficacious-
No doctors bills.
Only 50c.
AT all druggists or write to us direct
Free sample sent on application. F. A.
Stuart Co., $50 Stuart Building Mar
shall Mich.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-19
Society
4 RS. BENJAMIN F. CHURCH

M RS. BENJAMIN F. CHURCH
IH opened her pleasant home at S45
AZ Alvarado street yesterday to sew
eral hundred friends who were asked
TO meet her daughter Miss Mabel
Stuart, who has recently returned from
years absence in the east, where she
devoted her time to the study of music.
A red and green color scheme was
used throughout the house, scarlet
poinsettias being combined effectively
with hanging fern baskets, asparagus
plumosus and other varieties of ferns.
The guests were greeted at the door
by two little maidens, Esther Church,
the small daughter of the house, and
Frances Watkins.
Women asked to assist Mrs. Church
and Miss Stuart in receiving were
Mines. w. o. Morton, ]. w. Truewor-
thy. Charles b. Nichols. John Y. Old
ham, James G. Warren, A. III. Voight
and A. L. Granger. In the music room,
where punch was served, were Miss
Mathilde Bartlett, Miss Edna Bradford,
Miss Mamie Packard and Miss Aileen
McHenry.
Mrs. Church was handsomely attired
in a robe of white lace with touches OF
gold in the garnishing, while Miss
Stuart was charming in pale blue
fabric made over white silk, with lace.
The decorations were especially gay
in the dining room, where the guests
were served. Leonardo Miglionico, en-
scounced in little den off the hall that
was curtained with smilax and ferns,
furnished program of harp music dur
ing the afternoon.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-19
POLICE BOARD REv0KES
SOME LIQUOR PERMITS
oiiatory Payment, of Fees Forfeits
Flights for Main, Broadway, First,
Ninth and Central Avenue
Holders

Because a number of license holders
had let their fee for the city run be-
hind the police board yesterday re-
voked a number of permits.
The restaurant liquor licenses that
went by the board are F'ilipich & FIJI
ipich's at 4081s North Main street, A.
Dion's, 306 North Main street, and w.
F. Ernst's, 429 South Broadway.
Billiard halls revoked are A. w.
Cullenn's, 10 East Ninth street, Kikuch
& Yamashite's, Ala East First street,
and McLelnan's, 5S16 Central avenue.
Fortunte tellers who missed out
were T. B. Moss, John Slater and VIII
liam Windsor.
The shooting gallery permit of e.
L. Buechler at ZIG Commercial street
was also canceleu.
New permits sought are a restaurants
liquor tranfer and one pool room. The
latter is at 1914 San Pedro street and
the former at PA North Spring street.
The board granted wholesale liquor
dealers license to VIM. e. McCrary at
831 East Fifth street, being transfer
from Joseph Shapiro. Moore Bros.
also got a sales stable permit for 1882
san Pedro street, being a transfer
from 800 Maple avenue.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-19
Ennaaement Announced

Announcement has been made of the
engagement of Miss Rita Lewis of
Visalia and Marco Fl. Hellman of this
city, the marriage to take place this
spring. Miss Lewis is daughter of Leon
Lewis of Visalia, and is visiting her
uncle, Otto Sweet. M. Hellman is vice
president and cashier of the Merchants
National bank of this city and thirty
second degree Mason, and since tho
death of his father, Herman W. He'll
man, head of the vast Hellman busi-
ness interests.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-19
MUST CEASE DOING WORK
OF POLICE COURT BAlLIFF
patroIman Rowan's Case Argued by
Police and Civil Service COM
missioners-Wages Are
Enjoined

Both the police board and the civil
service commission yesterday discussed
the case of Patrolman Rowan, who Is
acting as bailiff at one of the police
courts.
There are three eligibles on the BALL
ifs list and 1t was from one Oh tne
men on the waiting list that protests
first reached the civil service heaos:
week ago they notified the police
hoard that the law was being violated.
Yesterday it was decided to add the
additional information that no pay
rolls would be approved on which
Rowan's name figures, at the higher
wage than patrolmen get, though
bailiffs' pay is higher.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-19
CITY HALL NOTES

Telephone Clerk f. H. King has
been reappointed for 80 days at police
headquarters
Special Officer d. l.. Reynolds per-
nit has been revoked.
Heber Kelly has asked for further
time in his case before the civil SER
vice commission.
Secretary George Nolan of the char
ter commission now has headquarters
in room % city hall.
Chief of Police Ed Kern is conhned
to his home by sickness.
Billboard Inspector e. r. Allen now
carries->a special patrolman's star, as
does City Forester Edward j. Harper.
Former Detective, A. L. (BerD Smith
has been reinstated on the force as a
patrolman.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-19
OVER $4,000 CHILDREN
ENROLLED IN SCHOOLS
Both Los Angeles and Polytechnic
Have 500 More Than Can Be
Accommodated in Regular
Hours

over $4,000 children have been en-
rolled for the second term in the Los
Angeles public schools, of these 1908
being in the Los Angeles high school
and 2065 at Polytechnic. This is an
increase Of 5000 over the corresponding
term last year.
In each high school about 500 more
pupils are enrolled than can be accom-
modal ed in regular school hours and
the recitation periods have to be in
creased accordingly.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-19
srREMilnIIs EEEoRTs MADE
TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT

Rev. Dana w. Bartlett of the Bethle-
hem institution Is still making siren
uous efforts to secure employment for
the many unemployed men who apply
daily at the headquarters on San Fer
nando street.
Although there are several large Jobs
to be started soon, many men are yet
without employment, and the situation
is still a grave one to be handled by the
charity associations. The men sent out
of town to ascertain the situation in
the surrounding country are expected
to report by the end of the week.