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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
Atwood Heads Press Bureau.

Buffalo, n. z, Aug. 1.-Chairman
Norman E. Mack of the Democratic
committee announced before his de-
parture for Chicago the appointment
of a finance committee for the Demo-
cratic campaign with Moses c. Wet
more of st. Louis as chairman, John
z. Osborne of Wyoming as vice chair
man and c. N. Haskell of Oklahoma
as treasurer. and a speakers commit
tee with John H. Atwood of Kansas
as chairman and Champ Clark of Mis-
souri, as vice chairman. The financial
committee is made up of % members
and the speakers committee is COM
posed Of 81 members.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
WARN AGAINST CARELEssNEss
Railway Mail Clerks Responsible in
Such Cases.

Chicago. Aug. Railway mail
clerks throughout the country are
alarmed over an announcement by the
postoffice department to the effect,
that they will be held responsible for
all damage to persons and property
caused by careless delivery of mail at
catch stations.
The notice is coupled with the ac-
count of a damage case recently tried
by a jury in Ohio. and in which the
mail clerk compromised by paying
$500. The department declares that
not only are the railroads going to
hold the mail clerks responsible, but
that at the department will. in addi-
ton, assess a fine for violation of the
rules for handling pouches when
thrown off moving trains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
PEST HOUSE AND PRINTING.
Cause of the Largest Bills Allowed in
Allen County.

lola. Kan. Aug. THE commits
sioners found that the largest bill to
he allowed this month is that of the
pest house. which amounts to little
more than $50. They had a hard
struggle last month to keep the tr AS
ury from going dry and they are glad
that Only one bill will worry them this
month. -...-.
The official printer will receive.
probab bly,, the largest bill he ever had
against the county. They have asked
for more than $500 on account of the
primary election ballots and kindred
printing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

charges being II and IL cents. The
new rates apply to all territory on the
Missouri Pacific and Burlington; where
the through rates are less than the sum
of the local rates in and out of Omaha.
The Great Western says that in all
such cases it will take the haul east
for what is left Of the rate. Officials
of the road assert that a general
grain rate war" may result.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
Fifty Feet FAN Killed Him.

San Diego, Aug. George Cooke,
the landscape architect associated
with Samuel B. Parsons Of New York
is dead as the result of an accident
several days ago. He was thrown out
of a wagon and fell down over a bluff
fifty feet high, breaking flve ribs and
dislocating a shoulder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
CUTS GRAIN TARIFFS.
Great Westerns Cut May Result in
Rate War

Chicago, Aug. 7.-Changes in grain
rates which may have far reaching
effect upon the movement of coming
crops have been announced by the Chi
cago & Great Western railroad. That
line has filed tariffs putting equalized
rates into effect between Omaha and
Chicago and Omaha and ST. Paul on
grain coming from west of the Mis-
souri, river. The new rates vary be-
tween and 10 cents. the former
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
Births Exceed the Deaths.

Leavenworth. Aug. 7.-According to
the vital statistics for the county COM
piled by DIR. Carpenter. city physician,
the births exceed the deaths in Leav-
enworth the past month. six. The
total births for the month of July
numbered twenty-one, and the deaths
numbered thirteen. This is the re-
verse of the statistics of last month
when the death rate exceeded the
birth rate SO per cent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
Superior
in Strength

DR.. Prices Flavoring Extracts are SUI
pe-ior in strength, freshness and fine
ness of flavor to any havoring extracts
made in ne world, and ladies' of the
best taste, who are now using them.
find them just as represented. Persons
who desire delicate and natural flavor
in their cakes, buildings. or any tablo
delicacy, will obtain it by using
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
ELDoRADo's COURT HOUSE.
New Building TO Cost S62.5OO and Be
of Indiana Stone.

ElDorado. Kan, Aug. THE con-
tract for the new court house has
been let to Matthew & Walter of ST.
Joseph. Mo. for $4,000. J. B. Belts
of Topeka's bid was $62,454.
The building will have tile roof and
Bedford. Ind. stone will be used for
all cut stone and facing of basement
walls.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
Cannon for IoIa's G. a r. Post

lola, Kan. Aug. 7.-McCook post
G.. A r has received~from the United
States arsenal at Rock Island. Ill. an
500 pound cannon. the gift of the gov
eminent to the post. The cannon will
be mounted and placed in the court
house park. The gift made to the post
was requested by Congressman Chas.
F. Scott
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
TRAFFIC FOR NEW LINE.
st. PauIs Western Extension to BIZ
Busy From the Start.

st. Paul. Aug. 7.-Officials of the
st. Paul who have recently been
over the western extension, which
was completed into Butte a few days
ago, say that the new line will have
all the business it can handle from
the start. Wool is moving now In con-
siderable quantities. and cattle are
beginning to be driven in from the
ranches of southern Montana and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
Popular Subscription for Zeppelin.

Berlin, Aug. IA national commits
tee has been formed at Stuttgart I'M
der the presidency of Prince Won
acknowledgements to raise a
public subscription for Count Zeppelin.
Already more than $375.000 has been
raised and the promises received reach
double this amount.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07

northern Wyoming. 1t is early for
cattle, and the present high price of
beef is the cause of these shipments.
Every train from the east brings a
load of homesteaders to locate on the
government lands, large tracts of
which along the line of the road are
still unoccupied
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
Race Meet for COUNCIL Crovc

Council Grove. Kan. Aug. THE
committee on amusements has been
granted franchise from the CONNER
cial club or this city to use the city
park, Union street and Main street for
a street fair and race meet from Octo-
Der IL to II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
Beets Is Tons to the Acre.

Garden City, Kan. Aug. 7.-G. L.
Miller has one hundred acres OF beets
and a large part of the field can not
be beaten for fine beets. The stand
is excellent and the quality is the very
best. The prospects are that the beets
will go at least twenty-five tons to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
Death OF Henry Krotl,.

Havepsville, Kan, Aug. Henry
Kroth. aged SO years. a pioneer set
tier and well-to-do German citizen of
near Avoca- He was a stakeholder
and director Of the First National
bank
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
FOR VIOLATING ANTIPAss LAW
Great Northern Brakeman Gave Wife's
Pass to Another Woman.

Helena. Mont. Aug. 7.-Convicted on
a charge of violating the antipass law,
s. c. Watts was fined $500 and Gertie
Williams 800 in the federal court to-
day. Watts. who is a Great Northern
brakeman, secured a pass for his wife
and gave it to the Williams woman
Both were indicted. This was the
first conviction of this kind ever Sc
cured in Montana.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
WILL REMAIN WITH WABASH.
r. A. Dclano Denies Rumors OF
Resignation.

Chicago, Aug. President F. A.
Delano of the Wabash road today
emphatically denied the report from
Pittsburg that he had resigned. Il
can not imagine where these re-
ports swing from" he said. ''It is un-
true that Mr.. Gould and 1 do not
agree. We have never had a word of
trouble or disagreement, and SO far
as I know. am going to remain with
the Wabash
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
Jewelry Theft at Newton.

Newton. Kan, Aug. THE jewelry
store of W. L. D. Hagen was burglar
lied and rings, lockets and some other
jewelry to the amount of twenty dol
lars was taken
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-07
NJ. p. SHOPS REOPEN.
Order Affects Over One Thousand
Men.

st. Louis, Mo, Aug. THE Missouri
Pacific railway today issued orders for
the reopening of its shops in st. Louis,
Sedalia, and Desoto. Fort Scott, Atch-
ison and Oswatomie, Kan. and Bar
ing Cross, Ark. The order affects more
than 1000 men.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-11
Rev. Mr.. GOOdWin to Europe.

The vesuy of Bruton Parish
Church met Tuesday night and
granted the rector. Rev. w. A. R.
Goodwin. indefinite leave Of absence
for an European trip.
It's understood Mr.. Goodwin viii
leave here about June !. His las'
sermon before he begins his journey
will be preached May 20. Th'
church will not be closed. however
during the rector absence.
The members Of Bruton Parisi
are happy to know that their be
loved pastor will have such a de
lightful trip and rest from his ardu
Gus labors Of the past two years n
will be absent two months or more
Mr.. Goodwin will be accompsnie
by Mr.. J. B. c. Spencer. propriet'
of the Colonial Inn. and his 81
Daingerfield. Pres. Lyon G. lyle
it is said. will join them in Englan
leaving here about June 18th. AFT
the College closes.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-11
Where TO Worship Tomorrow

BAPTIST.
Rev. G. s. Kennard.
Services every Sunday at IL A. M.
and 7:4S P. NJ.
RPIscoPAL.
Rev. w. A. r. Goodwin.
Services every Sunday at l. A. M.
AID 7:4S P. M. Seats free.
METHODIST.
Rev. Daniel T. Merritt.
Services every Sunday at IL A. M.
and 7:4S P. NJ.
PRESBYTERIAN
Rev. F. w. 7. Pitman.
Services every Sunday at IL A. M
and 7:4S P. M.
LUTHERAN.
Services every second Sunday II
Butpn church at $50 p m.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-11
Wanb Can Healthy is You to and Let be Yes
The AldIieh BlH


as nnai-v passeo 'E VIC
sno sent 20 me iio'se ~ o -'' -, -
Aiorcn emergency '''
provides that
When ouS'reSs conan oos Co..
additional oiIou.a'''n na'.o .'
NAV upon apP'canon' ISSUE ~
notes. II
The Secretary O. ine 'e's''
the Comp'ro.eF OF ne O'''''.
20 oe ne 'uo.'s .' '
the sco'oora' c'''a
amount 70 be 'ssreo ov e'on ''.N
r. IS eowf7o'v q o'''T'ou'eo' So ''''
no one seonon @. re Country Dr'
Z seouIe Fl'l %. .oo oo,
The total IS hmi'eo 20 '7oo'oo''
600.
To secure 'n.s
renov' 0''>s ''aF -
treasury DeP''''' gen. ''..' ~
b State county or mn''o'' '"''F' "',.''
sor ten years nas no' ''''.'.- %
: payment OF e''0ef r''n'. p'' or
r. est ard whose iunoe'
does NOT exceed Ten oe' ''.' o' "
m taxable prone''y o '''o' F
ig 'he FoI'o '''.' ''
ernwcnts arc me rIt a.. Ntn'ia-
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-11
Narrow Escape from Bealh

A Mr.. Drumhil. a carpenter en-
uloycd on the female seminary osilc-
ing. had a narrow escape from n
slant death or serious injury Mon
dav morning. He vas esgageo
with others N buii6ing a scaftolo.
when a board on which he stood
tlpoed. pgecipitating him 70 sce
ground twenty-five feet below. he
pitched head firSr. but il taiang had
the presence Of mind 70 arm N raio~
air so as 10 land on his set. whicn
probably saved his hfs. -
/ DIE was able 70 walk % tne as2os
70 take the Svecirg tar acne
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-11
Ferry Notice,

Passengers wishing to go to Clay
Bank, Cappahosic. or any points IN
Gloucester county. can DC met al
either Williamsburg or Biglers by
Mr.. William Campbell. who has
lust assumed charge of the ferry
formerly run by Capt. Casper Dull,
of Biglers. Mr.. Campbell IS pre-
pared with boats and vehicles tc
handle passengers and fre.ghi
promptly. safely and reasonably
Address all communicationsto 10
Mr.. William Campbell,
Mzgruder. Va.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-11
To Have Insane ChinamaH.

The Norfolk landmark Wednes-
dav says.-Churg Hin. alias Georre
Wing. Norfolk Chin7msn. VIII 0e
committed TO the asylum for the M
sane at williamsburg He viii DC
the first denerre6 Chiraman TO en-
Ter that Institution in some tune
The immigration office Yesterday
reported that upon Investigation that
r. was pretty well established that
Hin tore his registry certificate 70
bits during one of his spells. and the
fact that he has benin this country
twenty-three years establishes 10
the satisfaction Of the bureau MS
right 10 remain IN this country. AS
the Chinaman viii become a charge
10 the State he VIII be committed sc
the asylum.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-11
lRan-R Richardson.

Miss Lula Richardson. daughter
OF Mr.. Archer c. Richardson. and
Mr.. Herbert Dean. Of Baltimore.
Nd, were united in maruage at the
home of the brides father IN James
Civ last Saturday. April 4th.
The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. ID. J. Traynham. pastor OF
the Methodist church at ToanO.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean left on the at.
rsrnoon train for II ,ir future home
IN Baltimore
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-11
Or. Henley Locates at IOanO.

We take pleasure in calling atten-
ton 10 the card Of DR.. Henley. den
list. in another column of The Ga
zette. DR.. Henley is a man of high |
social as well as professional stand
ing. and as dentist ranks with the
leading men in the south. He was
a professor in the dental department
of the Southern Medical College. OF
Atlanta. and also one OF the editors
of the Southern Dental Journal. the
leading journal Of its kind south OF
Mason and Dixon's line. DR.. Hen
lev has held and had offered him
the highest positions Of trust and
: honor within the gift OF his protes-
c sion. Among others. he was at on'
! time offered the place Of dentist t
one of the crowned heads Of Europe
In addition to dentistry ne has mad
. a speciality of surgery OF the mout
4 and face, having removed the upPe
nj and lower maocillary bones as we
ye as having performed other oper'
;; tons about the mouth and fac
He had to leave the city on acoou
- Of falling health. which has hoy
ever, been restored. and for tn
reason is in the country. We a
ST. glad that he is in our county al
feel that the people are fortunate
1e' be so easily accessible to a dent
of his high skill and ability. +
OF office is at Toano. James {
= county.
ISL DR.. Henley is a connection Of
an well known Henley family OF
ler' section. and although he has b'
on in this section only a short tune
In already made many friends.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-11
COMMISSIONED
LAYING.
New Library at
the College.

An auspicious occasion will be
the laying of the cornerstone for the
new library building at William and |
Mary next Monday. April 18th. the
birthday of Jefferson. an illusTious
son Of the College. Every prepara-
ton has been made for the event
which for many reasons will prove
eventful in the history of the insh-
tuition. The following is the order
of exercises:
IL a. m.-College Chapel
Introductory remarks by Presi-
dent Lyon G. Tyler.
Address by Hon. r. 7. w. Duke
Jr.. of Charlottesville.
Poem by DR.. James s. Wilson. o
the College of William and Mary.
Remarks from distinguished visi
tors:-Governor Claude A Swan
son; Colonel George c. Batcheller
of New York; Joseph D. Egglestor
Jr.. Superintendent of Public II
structon; Delegates of invited Co
leges. etc.
3p. m.-Laying of the Corn
Stone by DR.. J. w. Eggleston.
Richmond. Virginia. Grand Mast
of Mssons in Virginia. under the a
spices of Williamsburg Lodg
No. 8.
+p. m.-Reception in the Gyi
nasium.
Delegations of Masons are CO
ing from Phoebus. Hampton. Ne
port News. Richmond and OIL
nearby points to take part in
ceremonies OF the corner stone L
ing which will prove an interest
and impressive event.
when Andrew Carnegie. the s.
king. wrote Pres. Lyon G. T
that he would donate the sum
$4,000 for library when the {
lege raised a like amount. m
laughed at the proposition.
possible. they declared. but no
with the President of William
Mary. He took off his coat. Fl
atively speaking. and went TO y
to meet Mr.. Carnegie's $50. 900.
make long story short. he mt
and soon William and Mary /
have SAC COO library. stocked
the rarest tones in all the cou
along side of all that has been
complished in the newer fielC
literature.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-11
IN local
Politics.
Few Candidates
! tor Office.

We can hardly recall the tine
when candidates for City Council
were so few or So backward in an
nouucing themselves With the
primary less than month OF only
four names are before the voters
Messrs w. b. bra'thwa'te, y =.
Graham. John w. Jones and r. n.
Proctor
Mr.. Proctor is tne only member
OF the present Council 70 announce
/ his canidaoy Tor re-e.ecron. Mi.
I Bird. Mr.. Cole and Capt. lane nave
rot vet made up ihe'r m'nos whe'ner
OF not they VIII go before tne PIT
. mary. but IT'S staieo Nlr. seymour
+ VIII again en'eT me race MT. MOT
ris VIII also probably oe a oanoioa'e'
3 bur he mas nor SD s'a'eu puo''0'y
since me executive 0o'i''''','sS
J.. cnangeu inc Pi'."'f F'N.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-11
"YG OGStTiGk Skull"

Nicholson School chill 1ren VIII
present "Ye Destrick Skule' at
Cameron Hall next Wednesday
night. April 18th.
The teachers have been busily en-
gagged in training the children for
the entertainment. which promises
10 be particularly good. The pro
ceeds are for the benefit Of The
school.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-11

When at Court next week drop IN
to see The Gazette.
Edison and Victor Photographs /
on instsnments at {. J. Persons.
Lees Agricultural Lime for corn.
oats and grasses att. w. Caseys.
Mr.. b. +. Wolfe was in Newport
News on a business trip Monday.
Mr.. II. II. Anderson. of Norge.
was in town Tuesday on business.
'Ye Destrick Slule" at Came
ron Hall next Wednesday night
/ Don't miss il.
DR.. r. Y. Henley. who is Pracuo-
ING dentistry in Toano. was IN WI
Eamsburg Tuesday.
II is said a handsome ice cream
#. parlor Will be opened in the building
adjoining the Episcopal rectory
Mr.. *. X. Tyssen. young Norg
business man. spent Monday an.
Tuesday here with Mr.. B. Larson.
- Mr.. c. J. Person. the well-know
ieweler. is remodeling and painun
the interior of his handsome mus
~ and iewelry store.
ne Mrs. Gillian. who is with her p
OF rents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Charlie
was taken desperately Id last wee
-, but is now much better.
oy Mr.. John Evans. a well know
ch citizen Of Biglers for the past f'
wears. r.0ects tc leave in June
Er New York where he will reside.
for The local hotels have had a nu
the Der OF tourist guests this week. m'
than we have seen here IN a sin
zen week since the close Of the ExI
Ia sition.
the II YOU have anything 10 sell. W
TO buy or trade for ANYTHING. ny
son lirtle "ad. in the Special Nou'
in column. Rates SC. per lire. m
)ase mum 2Sc.
Newport News Times Her
dia- Miss Mollie Wyatt. of Williamsb
well is spending a few days in the CIT
ais. the guest of Mrs. William D
for 24l Twenty-spcth street
If YOU have never seen ''Ye
and trick Skule." don't fail to e
owe Cameron Hall Wednesday
ings. next. IF you have seen. go a
Mr.. This Will be the best of all.
tne Mr.. r. w. Gait was Gale
Norfolk early this week on ao
.oters Of the Illness of his brother
/, see mander Rogers Galt. u. S. n
, the tired. Commander Gait. vi
e in a said 10 be hopelessly i'll, IS
stood known here and his friends are
n. than grieved to hear OF his uln'
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-11
A WEEKS LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
Things You and Your NeighbOrs
Have been Doing.

Clean up your yards.
Easter is only a week off.
New spring Jewelry at c. J. Per
sons.
Circuit court convenes here next
Monday.
Mr.. J. +. Randolph was in Baiu-
more this week.
Mr.. J. R. Bellamy spent Wednes-
day in Norfolk.
| Mr.. Cleveland Davis. a former
druggist here. is i'll at his home in
Lexington.
Pay your poI-tax now If YOU
want to vote in the fall election.
t Don't putt off.
Mr.. Richard Houge attended the
L funeral of Rev. T. ]. Mosaker a
: Norge Wednesday.
Mr.. B. (. Brooks. who has beei
= confined 10 his bed with rheuma
tsm. is able to be about again.
- A dollar spent on cleaning U
your premises may save you hur
- dreds in drug and doctor S bills.
.is The Williamsburg base ball tear
>, has received their new suits. If
as team expects to have number
games here this season.
One Of Mayor (. w. Warburton
hands was badly cut last Sunday
broken window sash in his laun
.,, falling on the member
:, Postmaster T. G. Peachy and n
I'LL. 6. Charles left Monday
Ivnchburg where they attended
-, lRepublioan State Convention.
for The past two weeks have be
.ses house-cleaning weeks in The {
'ro- zette office. Drop in and see
the Improvements.
Master James Lane. a young
of Col. L. w. Lane. was struck
the back of the head with a b
Tds' ball hurting him quite badly.
- The ten-acre tract OF land az
- cent TO the c. & o. depot at r
was sold this week 70 Mr.. W'
the storekeeper at that place
9. $500.
Mr.. FL. Ross. on Capital Il
arish ing Road. has made many impr
and nents 10 his home and out-buildi
). K. as well as adding new ones
sence A. Worthy has had charge OF
work.
-, Quite a large crowd Of 70
went down TO Newport News to
r. William and Mary wipe up
Ground with Richmond College
game of baseball. The score
,.s z to 5 in favor Of the local team
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-11
No. 4 Cold s. Grippe Cure.

Cures cold. grippe. neuralgia and
headache. Price 25c. For sale by
JAS. Fl. STONE. Druggist.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-11

70 pubElsh
r. Csclar.kicD
fndersndsncs
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-11
Easter Cards.

Beautiful line OF Easter cards,
birthday cards and local views IN
eolors. 3 for S cents. at Stone S
Drug Store.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-11

The Hopkins Furniture Co. has
finished moving into their new
quarters in the Harris building.