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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-29

Many members of the Oklahoma leg
islature are certainly in hard luck
That distinguished assemblage ad-
ionrned on Wednesday but it will be
several days before large number of
the members will be able to leave
Guthrie for their homes. This is be-
cause the recent floods in that section
have put the railroads out of business.
They have one consolation, however
They will be able to eat Guthrie pop
corn to their hearts content and their
gastronomic pursuits along this line
will not be interrupted by the business
of the Legislature. 1t is said that dur
ing the session several of the members
nearly choked to death by suddenly
being called on to vote while their
mouths were filled with popcorn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-29

There really must be something to a
ball team like Topeka's that can play
one game after another without max
ing an error. Congratulations to one
Richard Cooley
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-29

Maybe there'll be some primping up
and furbelowing among the million
airesses of this country who have their
eyes fixed on real titles. The crown
prince of Korea is about to pay a visit
to the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-29

Dan Anthony declares that the con-
gressmen or many of them, are of that
genus known as rabbits. Others have
the same opinion. And in this connec-
ton it is recalled that Uncle Joe Can
non is credited with once saying that
the only thing which was a greater
coward than a member Of congress
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-29

In the eyes Of the weather experts
there may be indications that the rainy
season has been broken. But there is
plenty of visible evidence each day
in the eyes of just ordinary people that
the rainy season is still with us.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-29

From reports that are coming in from
the rural districts it is likely that Kan
sas will establish a new crop record
this year. 1t is probable that more weeds
will be grown in the state this year than
ever before. This rainy spell has made
them thrive wonderfully.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-29

It's up to the Commercial club and
the city council to call their proposed
doings at Vinewood Park something
else than Joint picnic" The county
peace officers would be justified on
raiding an affair under such a name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-29

If the official recount OF the ballots
for mayor at the last election in New
York show the same proportionate gain
for Mr.. Hearst as has been found in
the ballots in the first two precinct bal
lot boxes to be opened, it will become
evident that a serious crime against
the people was perpetrated' in declar-
ing Mr.. Mcclellan to be elected mayor.
Hearst made a net gain of 81 on the
recount of the two boxes. There are
1,940 precincts in New York city and
that many ballot boxes. In the orig
inaI count and the one on which he
went into office Mr.. Mcclellan had the
small plurality-of 3,47s. A gain Of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-29

An invasion of European waters by
the American lobster is announced.
American Holsters began an invasion
OF European lands long ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-29

same proportions in all the boxes as
was found in the first two would show
that Mr.. Hearst was entitled to the
mayoralty by a plurality of over $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-29
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is a member q the
Associated Press and receives the fuH DAY
telegraph report OF that great news Or
ganization for the exclusive AFTERNOON
publication in Topeka.
The news IL received in The State Jour
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-29

Every once in a while seemingly
impossible thing happens. This is one
Of them: Evelyn Nesbit Thaw has been
insulted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-29
WHEN THE ASSESSOR COMES.

Smiths wife wears costly clothes; her
daughters dress in style:
She hints i1;is that recently her husband made
She talks of yachts and trips across the
briny deep,
And proudly chats about the servants that
But Notwithstanding this It's likely to be
That they have little when the assessor
comes around.
The Browns are trying hard to loom above
Whose boasts would Indicate that they
have had raise:
The so Greens ens.I have bought car. the ALI
They've made fortune through story
that he penned;
abound
And do al be paupers when the assessor
We try to let the world believe that we
are blessed,
Each isa likes lss, to think that he is envied by
Our wives pretend that we earn much
more than we do.
fib sometimes about my wages. so do
But once a year we all round up on COM
mon ground
We cease our boasting when the assessor
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Fear OF Snakes.
The physician who allowed himself
to be bitten by rattlesnake to demon
strate that the poison of that species
OF the ophidian race is a sure cure for
insanity didn't survive to complete the
proof.
On Sunday a few pathoiogfsts sue
ceeded in coaxing from a South Amer.
lcan viper enough of his poison to fur
hlsh n1ty years supply of antitoxin.
One snake in the same square mile
with me is entirely too many.
1t is matter of fact that men have
greater fear Of serpents than have
women. During visit to friends in
the country, I was crossing stretch
OF meadow in the company of my
hostess daughter, a sprightly girl of
seventeen, when black snake crossed
the path ten feet in front of us. I
caught my companion by the sleeve,
but she wrenched herself loose, gath
cred her skirts about her knees, gave
a running jump and landed squarely
upon the back of the reptile. His
snakeship thrashed the grass and the
girls ankles with equal futility As
soon as she could disengage one foot
she planted 1t upon the serpent's head.
In the absence of club or stones, I was
compelled to stand and witness a scene
that to me was terrifying, but to the
girl furnished supreme enjoyment.
Years afterward, when I read Hag-
CARDS description Of Jess fight with
the kangaroo, understood the kind of
entertainment that my young compan-
ion had provided for me.
1t is to be hoped that the patholo-
gists have Os1erized this "sure death"
snake. If it ever gets out of its box
at the Zoo, shall ask contributors
upon which to put the ocean between
us.
One snake like that might secrete
itself in a tenement house and ki1r half
It's population before anybody identi-
fed the character of the supposed cpl
demic of death.-Julius Chambers in
Brooklyn Eagle.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05
COURT GETS BUSY At LAST
After Numerous Delays Judge T.. c.
Munger Finally startn
the MIL.

After numerous delays incident TO the
law, the federal court managed 10 get down
to business Thursday morning. beginning
promptly al $50 O'Clock with Judge T. c.
Munger on the bench.
The first case called for trial was that
Of Grant McFRrland against the Missouri
Pacific railway, who sues for $4,000 dam
ages for personal injuries. A jury wea
empRneIled and the trial Of the case pru-
ceeded with.
T. H Steele has brought suit in the
United States circuit court against the
Marter-Thaden company Of Omaha for
specific performance OF contract, and askr
damages in IS $50 70 and interest. for ailur
Of defendants 10 carry out the terms Of
the contract The suit ia brought upon the
the purchase Of q number Of large tracts
Of lands IN Nebraska wherein II is held tina,
the defendants have neglected 10 furnish
eomplete abstracts Of q number Of the
tracks included In the Transaction.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05

should Re relieved ~ some q the detail
which is nov included IN hts work This
would result IN giving him q broader field
OF activity. This scuon needed q chanEs
IN sentiment rather than . chAnEe In les
islntiun.
Bishop Nuelsen win b. well liked. ] an
sure, He is q thoroughly educated man.
who breaches in both German and Eng
fish he was born IN Switzerland forty
two venrs Ero. the Hun q a missionary Of
the Methodist church who was there 81
that time. He moved 70 this country when
cutie young and was educated IN the
schools herr. both IN the colleges ~ liberal
arts and the theological HeminBries He
then went 10 a German university TO com
rlste his work Bishop Nuelsen vas pro
fessor Of theology a. BereA college, Ohio.
and Wal recently elected 10 the presidency
OF that college. although he had not as-
stunned his duties when elected 10 the
hishupric-
"Ris election TO the episcupHcy is . sort
Of an overture to the German Methodists
n this country and o. Germany,
N action was taken NJ the conference
m reference 10 the mooteo question oi
amusement matters"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05
GREEKS ORGANIZE A. CHURCH
Omaha Colony win Have Flsce Of
worship and Priest Of
Their Faith.

Greeks Of Omaha have organised a
church congregation OF the Greek faith
and have delegated power 10 the hoard Of
trustees 10 begin negotiations cor q bu1d-
ing and parsonage and for q priest 10
take charge Of the congregation.
Need Of q church in Omaha was forcibly
brought to the minds OF the members Of
the Greek colony a short time REo. when
II was necessary TO send 10 St Louis for
q priest 10 o~fficiHta st the funeral Of An
tone Papas.
The articles OF incorporation Of the Greek
Community. as the congregation is desig-
mated. were filed with the county clerk
Thursday. The trustees are Elias Papa
EeorEiou. n. MHndRnis. A Poulupoulos.
Emm Clzaolacus. Vasil ices and A.
GeurEis. John Cohorts is president. St.
Ahariufes vice president, Georns Cosmas
secretary. stev GenrEopoulos Assistant sec
Rotary and John Bsshilas treasurer. The
board is given power 70 employ and dis
charge q priest until an archbishop as
Fumes jurisdiction over this territory.
With the articles o. Incorporation Of the
church were also filed articles for Q social
club among the Greeks. TO be known az
the GreoiRn Panhelienio Society OF Douglas
County. Its avowed purpose is TO protect
members and unite them in klndliness and
fellowship. give sick benefits and keep alive
patriutism and love Of their native lana.
TIL incurporators Of the club are John
Ginnopulos. George CosmAs, Harry Georges
John Beshilas. George BakRtilos, Ernest
Pouius. George Caisaba mis-. Steven AhRTitos
Emmanuel DekRulAkos. Gust Bagios. James
Bouzupulos. N. Mandanis. Emanuel d.
avaEteR.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05
cLERsY DOUBTS SklooN MEK
TIVE Preacher Dtscreait Lfauor
Dealers Withdrawal Srom
PoIirtca.

Rev p r Fe1lman. pastor Of Grace Bap-
tiEt church and Rsv. J. r Poucher. pastor
q Seward Street Methodist church, both
members Of the crvic Improvement com
mittee q the Ministerial association. which
has made demands FOR the literal enforce
msnt Of so-called Sunday blue laws, refuse
10 believe hat the Nebraska Retail Liquor
Dealers association acted In good faith
when Il unanimously adopted g resolution
IN convention the other day ~favurinE ab-
snlute withdrswHl Of all saloon keepers
from politics and q refusal 10 contribute q
cent 70 any political campaign The saloon
men insist they ara in -'dsnd earnest" and
VIII stand by our action
"1t'E a bluff 70 force the political parties
10 show their hands" SAYS Rev. Mr..
Pnucher. And M. Poucher added;
u believe that local option is about ths
best solution o. the liquor problem thus
far devised and that II the brewers and
saloon men VIII keep out Of politics the
people viii he able 10 take care OF the
question"
They win never 60 out Of politics until
we put them out o. business. is the com
rnent Of Rev. Mr.. FeIlmHn. The very ma
turs Of the business OF saloon men com
pels them to 20 into politics"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05
W. B. HUGHES SAVES A LIFE
Omaha Banker Prevents Swtmmer
fran Drowning nt Hot
Springs. 4. d.

Friends Of William T. Hughes, secretary
OF the Nebraska State Bankers association
and manager Of the Omaha Clearing House
association. are about 10 apply for a hero
medal for Mr.. Hughes
His latest act Of bravery consisted in
saving the life of a fellow banker at Hot
Springs. s. d. when the bankers went
from Crawford 10 the Springs for q short
outing. A large banker from the western
part Of the state. who was not much OF q
swimmer. went into the deep part Of the
plunge and was unable 10 get out until
saved ny Mr.. Hughes. Hughes noticed the
man was keeping ND with difficulty and Rs
ne SWAN by him asked him II he was In
trouble. He received no response. but soon
noticed the man had disappeared. Mr..
Hughes. ~h3 =ah the only ether swimmer
tn that end OF the plunge, dived 10 the bot
tom. lifted the banker above the water
and EwRm 10 the side Of the tank with him.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05
NUELSEN CONES THIS MONTH
Methodist Bishop VIII ne Popular,
says District suPertnten-
Gent GOrEt.

Bishop Nuelsen, the newly elected Meth
odiEt bishop. who viii reside in Omaha,
VIII be in Omaha about June q. according
10 Dr.. William Gorst, presiding elder o.
this conference. who has just returned
from the annual conference Al Baltimore.
He says the bishop VIII be in Omaha at
that time 10 meet with some Of the Omaha
people and 10 arrange for q house into
which ne win probably move two or three
weeks later.
The change Of name from presiding
elder 70 district superintendent is purely
q change IN name and does not imply any
b change. said Dr. Gorst There was
ne new legislation on the msrteT except
that the district superintendent may, after
consultation with The pastor, c0mhins the
second ana third quarterly conferences.
There seemed ID be q prevailing idea
that the scope Of the district Euperin-
tsndent should be enlarged and that he
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05
JUDGE CALLS Man A SHEEP
CraufOrd Thus C~Astasates Husband
Who Fights with Wife ana
Both

Had Mrs. Bert Godfrey possessed a roll
ing pin she would perhaps have made
quick work OF her husband when they
pulled off a running fight on Douglas
street Thursday morning. As It was, Mrs.
Godfrey was unable 10 handle her husband
with simply two Of q woman's weapons.
a hat pin and umbrella.
Guilty or not guilty" snapped the court
when Mrs. Godfrey appeared before the
bar 10 answer TO the just and beneficeut
law for assault.
I'm guilty" said the woman Il have
no friends. no money and no home since
I WIS thrown out by this man"
Asked who made the living. she said:
i pay The rent for both; ] wash q little
sometimes and make most Of the money"
Godfrey was sworn. He told Of the mar
row escape ne had when the woman at
tackled him with the hat pin.
Had it not been that I had buttons on
my coat the hat pin would have penetrated
my body" he said. IT just 30 happened
that the pin struck a button and saved
my life. But there was not a button in
sight 10 save me from the umbrella and il
descended on my head with great force"
You're a sheep" said the court. Both
are discharged"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05
BENSON HAS A cHAUTAUoUA
VIII Open It's Meeting Nineteenth of
Thtu Month with Long
Program.

Committees have been appointed by the
Benson chsutsuqua which begins June lg
and everything is now in readiness for the
summers meeting These are the com
mittees;
Advertising Arthur c Thomas. John
spesdie. H Lancaster. James Walsh.
Concessions; o. Linn Mcclure, George
Smell. Rev. J. c. Wilson.
Special Days; z. C Holder, Rev. J NJ
Leiay. Or. W. H Loschner. L Thoelecke,
Rev. F. Donovan.
Grounds: c. C. Williams, William Clarke,
Joseph Mcclure. a Woshke. P. J. Flynn
Decoration: Charles H, sprAgue. I. Al
Nystrom. Gus Wunf, Henry Baker. A H
Hsyden.
Entertainment / /. Mcpherson. Thomas
c. Degan, Z. Z Hoffman. Or. H p. Nc
Coy. o. c. AEer.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05
TROUBLE IN HAVING DOUBLE
Jap is Mistaken for the Man that
Looks Like Him and Sc
Fined.

T FujiworR took ADVANTAGE Of his pal
who came from the same country thus
escaping the fun penalties for those who
mauciouHly destroy property.
FuttworR testified that his partner tried
TO put him TO bed, but instead. the little
slant-eved oriental made . mistake ane
went 10 bed himself Bt the Lyons hotel.
When the pal" discovered the mistake he
got ID and demanded FujiwurR and be
cause the landlord did not produce him 81
nnce. threw a broom ~ another ruumer
ard went down ana smashed q plate Elass
window.
FuJiwurA was there when the police AZ
rived, but his double had disappeared The
man caught still believes that his partner
broke out the glass and stood with both
hands over hib head 10 show the courl
that he had no cuts on his hands.
On the plea Of the double trouble IN
keeping himself sorted out from the other
fellow, Judge Crawford let the Jap OFF
for $40 ana costs, though the window was
worth 81.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05
no, FOR THE BLOODY BOOSTERS
Samson Has Prepared ms Royal
Den for Their Delecta-
Ufnu-

Behold. the Boosters. how they boost,
Also behold Sampson. how he viii boost
these blooming boosters al ye Royal Den
next Monday night!
In these Elded words doth the right
bower TO the king furstel the doings:
In the daily press Of last Monday you
no doubt read about the return OF the
Omaha Boosters from their week and west
ern trip. Well say We have engaged
the Bel Ringer Cowboy Hat Troupe 100
strong TO be at ths Den" next Monday
night. Don't forget the date. June s at $50
,. M. for a trip in the Ak-sar-Ben battle
snip. and the knights would he lacking
IN courtesy II he full membership were
not present, hence
KIM Ak-SRr-Ben commands your pres
ence and 10 bring at least one applicant.
Get busy for the fourteenth dynasty
must be boosted by the Boosters.
The Don't Care fellow. the Knocker or
the Has Been viii not buld I'D or city.
Yours for success. SAMSON.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

c. +. Robinson has gone 10 Chicago
III. Fleming OF Anton. J. 4. Higgins Of
sDEuIdinE and c. A Schmidt OF Blair are
al the Hotel Loyal
Ny and Mrs. Henry Mum. Mrs E. 7.
AndreWF az ST Paul H. w. HolltnEer OF
Hamburg. u. J. MCBRIDE Of Laurel. ]. n.
Russell OF Lincoln and J. NJ. ElWen OF
RprinEfield are al the Millard-
william Dunn Of Weeping Water. ]. H
Mains 0f stuart, Philip Scheve Of Lur1On
an6 M and Mrs. e. n. BORON OF Grand
Island are e. the Murray.
& ". Meeker. son and dauEhter. Of In
perial. Mr. and Mrs. 7. z Gunfuil Of Hyan.
rs. John z Carr Of sprinEvieW. e y
YOUNG. II. Of galloway. q. =. Core Dr..
p n Howard Of North Bend and A.. and
MIRA n. L Brown and son OF TekEmah are
al the Merchants
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05

A mar WHIT is in perfect health. so he
can DO an honest days work when nsoss-
sary, has much for which ne should be
thankful Mr.. L c. Rodgers OF Branch
ton. Pa, priteE that he wa not only un-
able 10 work. but be couldn't stoop over
10 tie his shoes. Six bottles OF Foley'f
Kidney Cure made q new man o. him. He
says. Success 10 Foisy's Kidney Cure.
All druggists.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05
railway Notes ana rsr-onAls-

4 L Lomax. general passenger agent Of
the Union Pacific, left Thursday for Chic
ago.
Hal ~uckinEha chief clerk IN The Een-
eral freight offices o. the Burlington. has
gone 10 81 Louis
n. =. Hartman. superintendent OF tests
for fhe Hartman lines with -headquartera
IN Omaha, left Thursday evening for chic
aEo.
d. elem DeHvsr. head a. the landseskerF
Information bureau Of the B~urlinEt0n, has
been confined 10 MS home Tor the last week
win a slight n6isPoEit0l
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05
BnildInr FrrmItn.

J. J. MAhDney, BB South Thirty-Etxtf
street, frame dwelling, $3.50; N 3 Ran
dali. Furry-giEhth street and Poppletur
avenue, cement block dwelling. 1900, n
b Randall. Forty-eiEhth street n Pop
pleton avenue, cement block dwelling. 400
John Z. Reagan Thirty-first street anc
Dewey E~venue-frame dwelling, Se.ba
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05

Hrnndeis Makes n Great PurchnEs
from an Eastern Johber.

We announce the most fortunHte pur-
chase OF high quality lace curtains ever
made by this store. We bought the entirs
stock on hand from an eastern jobbsr. Win
sold al far below the cost GO manufacture
This stock VII 80 on sale next Monday
al Brsndeis' Thousands OF Omaha womer
are talking about IL The window displays
are attracting great crowds. The sale Mon
Day viii be gigantic.
J. /. BRANDEIs 4 SONS.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05

CALAIS, Me, June 4-The granite cut
tiers at ST. GeorEe, n b. are on strike 70,
RES Is al a standstnl and about 1,B00 mei
are idle.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05

Announcements. wedding stationery ana
calling cards, blank book and magazine
binding Phone Doug l64 A. ! Root, Inc.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05
A DnnEeroua Wound

is rendered Entiseptic by Bucklen's Arnica
sslvs, the healing wonder for sores. burns.
piles, eczema and salt rheum. &c. Tor
sale by Beaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05

IN otherwise lovinE husbandg asked Cen
era Cuwin-
Yes Z think he was fond ~ ne N his
way" she rspiied lanruidty.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-05

J. l. a SONS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-20
HODGES IS STILL HELD
ON CHARGE OF CRIME
Engineer Not Quite Certain
About Him.

John Hodges, the negro caught
near Americus on Monday, charged
with attempted train-wrecking, was
still held in custody here yesterday
as Chief Feagin believes he has the
right man and will be able to prove
it eventually.
Hodges was carried to the Central
railway depot yesterday for inspection
by members of the train crew, who
saw a negro running away as the
train neared the trestle,
Engineer Ed Scoville sized the ne
gro up very carefully.
He could not state positively that
Hodges was the negro he saw near
the trestle. Engineer Scoville saw
the crosstie upon the bridge about
the same moment he noticed the ne
gro, and paid/all attention to that tie
instead
And in the meantime the negro
fitted away and was gone ere the
train ran into the~obstruction on the
bridge
Hodges seemed to feel relieved
when the crew failed to identify him
as a possible train-Wrecker.
He was brought back to the city
and jailed His contradictory state
ment, and further confession that he
saw the tie on the bridge ere the train
struck it, together with the other
facts in the case, warrant his further
detention for a time.
1t is believed by the police that more
evidence will develop.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-20
COTTON MEN IN
SESSION AT DALLAS
Southern Association Has
Many Topics.

DALLAS, TEX, Feb 19.-(SpeciaD
Thousands of delegates and visitors
from every state in the South were
assembled in the metropolis of the
greatest cotton state of the Union
when the regular annual convention
of the Southern Cotton association
was called to order this morning. The
Fair Grounds Auditorium is the
scene of great gathering of cot
ton planters. The welcome address
on behalf of the Lone Star State was
made by Governor T. NJ Campbell,
and representative of the city gov
ernment and commercial organiza-
tions joined in giving the visitors a
hearty reception.
In addition to the cotton planters,
many bankers, brokers and mer-
chants interested in the fight the
Southern Cotton association is MAX
ing to maintain fair prices for the
cotton crop are in attendance.
Questions pertaining to warehous-
ing, financing and marketing the cot
ton crop will be fully discussed and
steps taken to improve existing meth
DDS and conditions. Checking the
credit system and stressing the ne
cessity for diversified agriculture are
also questions of prime Importance
at this time. The enactment of State
and Federal laws which will confine
trading in our large cotton exchanges
to a strictly legitimate basis will be
considered