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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29
The 1wenty-.Ninth
and
How It Happened

those centennial years of which the
number, after suppressing the two
ciphers, is Invisible by four, be re-
garded as leap year, the purpose Is &C
compliShed. That is, centennial
years, such as 1900. 1900 and 1900,
while Invisible by four, are, neverthe-
less, not leap years. but 1000, 2400,
ETC., are.
The origin of the name leap year"
is not clear. Many derivations are
quoted, but none are satisfactory.
Probably the most worthy supposition
as to the origin of the term is that
at first the extra day in the fourth
year was not recognized legally as a
day; that Is. it was missed or leaped
over altogether, so that the legal year
as opposed to the civil was In reality
a leap year.
What is the origin of the gallant
and delicate privilege which is ex-
tended on leap year to the fairest half
of creation? Myth and history both
have something to say on the mat
ter. Myth refers it to no less a per-
sonage than st. Patrick, who was pro-
posed to on leap year by Saint
Bridget. But Saint Patrick had taken
a VOW of celibacy; so he had to patch
UP the difficulty as best he could with
a kiss and a silk gown.
And ever since then. concludes the
legend, which, it is needless to say, is
not found in Buffers Lives of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29
CAUGHT BY THE Grip
RELEASED BY PE-RU-NA
La Grippe Is Epidemic Catarrh

The disease now known as grip
used to be called Influenza"
1t very closely resembles g cold, but
is more tenacious in its hold upon the
system and produces more profound
distur Dances.
Grip Is in reality epidemic oatarrh
When 1t once begins it spreads over
the country very rapidly.
People do not catch the grip from
each other, but each one catches II
from the atmosphere.
'tMost Effective Medicine Ever Tried
for La Grippe"
Robert L. Madison, A. NJ. Principal
of Cullowhee High school. Painter. N.
c., is chairman Of the Jackson County
Board of Education.
He is a writer Of occasional verse
and has contributed to a number OF
leading papers and magazines-reli-
gious, educational and secular.
In speaking OF Peruna. Mr.. Madison
says:
ct am hardly ever without Peruna
In my home. It is the most effective
medicine that have ever tried for la
grippe.
.'It also cured my wife of nasal ca
tarrh. Her condition at one time was
such that she could not at night
breathe through her nostrils.
I'm consequence, an inf1amed con-
dition of the throat was brought about,
to no remedy until Peruna was tried"
Healthy Mucous Membranes.
have perfectly healthy mucous mem-
branes ordinarily do not catch the
grip.
The mucous membranes lining the
nose. throat and lungs. when in a
normal state, are an effectual barrier
against the invasion of grip.
But, if there happens to be the
slightest catarrhal arrangement of the
mucous membranes, then the victim
becomes an easier prey to the grip.
This in part explains why some
people get the grip, while others do
not.
The rational thing to do is to keep
the system free from catarrh. In at
tempting to do this most people have
found Peruna to be invaluable.
Systemic Catarrh, the Result of La
Grippe. Pe-ru-na Receives Credit
for Present Good Health.
Mrs. Jennie W. Gilmore, Box A,
White Oak. Ind. Ter, formerly House
keeper for Indiana Reform School for
Boys, writes:
t'Six years ago T had la grippe,
which was followed by systemic ca
tarrh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29

There are great many people who
do not understand the philosophy of
leap year or how there comes to be
an extra day-the 29th of February
every leap year. Some even supposed
that leap year was instituted by the
Goddess Venus only to confer upon
ladies the privilege Of popping the
question:" or that February has 20
days that 1t might have a chance at
the luck of odd numbers. The sub
ject really involves certain import
ant niceties which we are persuaded
not more than one in a hundred clear
ly comprehend, and for that reason
we shall try to elucddate it
Our civil year is founded upon the
period Of the revolution of the earth
about the SUM- If the natural year
had exactly 365 or S66 days there
would be no trouble. The civil year
would accord with it and represent
precisely the same period of time.
But the natural year cannot be d.
vided into an exact number Of days.
The natural year consists of S65 days
8 hours 48 minutes. 40 ITO seconds.
julius Caesar In As B. c. made the
first reasonable and substantial re-
form. He saw that the natural year
was about 365 n days long. If the
civil year be 385 days, it Is a quarter
of day short of the solar year; four
civil years would, therefore, lose just
every fourth civil year should have
S66 days. This originated leap year
and the 2eth day OF February.
This formed very satisfactory
solution for a great many centuries.
If the solar year were exactly 365N
days there never would have arisen
any occasion to reform the Julien
calendar. But the fact is that every
Julien year got in advance of the
solar year 10 minutes; in a century
this amounted to nearly a day.
The difference was getting to be
important when Pope Gregory XIII.
came into power. In 1877 Pope
Gregory XIII. approved and ordered
that 10 days be dropped from the
calendar IN order to bring the vernal
equinox for all time on the 21st of
March. To prevent a discrepancy in
the future between the SOAR year and
the civil year it was found that IL only
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29

Saints" or in any other work of
Psychological authority. If a man re-
fuses a leap year proposal he must
pay the penalty OF a silk gown and a
kiss.
So much for legend. And now for
history. In the year 1888 the follow
ing law is said to have been passed
in Scotland:
1T is statut and ordaint that dur
ing the reign of hir maist blessit
yeare, ilk hayden ladye of bottle
highe and lowe estait shall hae
liberte to bespoke We man she likes,
albeit he refuses to talk hir- to be his
lawful WYE, he shall be mulcted In
ye sum ane pundis or less, 40 his
estadt may be; except and avis gif he
can make 1t aDpeare that he is be-
trothit ane ither woman he then shall
be free" A few years later a similar
Law was passed In France and re-
ceived the approval of the king. It Is
also said that before Columbus sailed
on his famous voyage a similar privi-
lege was granted to the naidens of
Genoa and Florence. There Is no
record of any fines imposed under the
Scotch law nor any trace of statistics
Of the number Of spdnsters who took
advantage Of it or Of the French en-
actment.
Rossini, the musical composer, was
born on February 20. 1872. On the
18th of February. 1864 when he was
IL. he celebrated what he called his
18th birthday, and in the pleasant
companionship of mutual friends de-
clared his deliberate purpose to turn
over a new leaf and disregard the
frivolities Of youth, and the indis-
cretions OF his teens" Oddly enough.
Rossinis jeSting enumeration of his
birth days was not correct. He had
forgotten that the year 1900 was not
a leap year. Consequently his first
birthday was in 1876 and his second
not till 1904, making February 20,
1864, the seventeenth and not the
eighteenth birthday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29
California or tho Northwest.

Now is the time to go. Only $4,000
via Union Pacific every day. March LIST
to April 30th, 1908, to San Francisco,
Los Angeles and many other Califor-
mia points; also to Portland, Seattle,
Tacoma and many other Oregon and
Washington points.
Tickets good in Tourist Sleeping
Cars.
By taking tourist sleeper, pas
sengers can materially reduce the
cost Of Pacific Coast trip without
sacrificing the slightest degree of
comfort. Tourist Sleeping Cars run
through daily via Union Pacific. For
reservations and all information In
ouire of F. A. Lewis. City Ticket
Agent. or j. @. Fulton, Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29

The new number of the Club Mem
er, Mrs. L D. Monroe, editor. will be
ut next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29

1.-THE only thing I used was Peruna
and Manalin, and have been in bet
ter health the last three years than for
years before.
81 give Peruna all the credit for my
good health"
During an epidemic Of grip Peruna
should be used. The doses recon-
mended on the bottle are sufficient.
After the grip has once been ac-
Quired, DR.. Hartman recommends the
use Of Peruna in teaspoonful doses
every hour during the acute stage
after which the directions on the bot
tie should be followed.
Experience has shown that the peo-
pie who use Peruna as a remedy for
grip generally recover sooner and are
less liable to the distressing and long
continued after-effects of the grip.
When Peruna has not been used
during the course of the grip and the
patient finds himself suffering from
the after-effects of this disease, a
course Of Peruna should be resort
ed to. Sac
Suffered Twelve Years From After
Effects of La Grippe.
Mr.. Victor Patneade, 1928 Madison
ST., Topeka, Kan, member of Knights
and Ladies of Security, writes:
Twelve years ago had a severe
attack of la grippe and I never really
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29
WILL BE HERE TUESDAY.
Prof. Henry Fay Look to Give Pipe
Organ Concert With Glee Club.

The Pipe Organ association have
been holding in reserve for a sort of
surprise to the people of Topeka a
musical event in the auditorium on
Tuesday evening, March 3rd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29

The Prudential Trust company offers
for sale high class. carefully selected
and inspected Kansas municipal bonds
noutaxable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29

The Golden Rule club will meet with
Mrs. A. w. Whitsett, 1910 West street,
next Friday afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29

The Ceramic Art club will met with
Mrs. w. c. Webb, 1877 Quincy street,
March 6, instead of with Mrs. E. E.
Bloom as first announced. Annual bus
mess meeting and election of officers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29
The Last Train

The Last Train
Leaving Topeka for Kansas City in the
morning Is the Union Pacific No. los
at S:15 a. M, arriving in Kansas City
at 1915 a. m The afternoon train
returning is the earliest train into To-
peka at 6:15 D. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29
KANSAS CLUB NEWS
Matters of Interest to Women About the Doings of
the Kansas Clubs.

spent in old fashioned lanes and mu-
sic. All had delightful time.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
Joseph J. Erwin,
Claimant.

Joseph J. Erwin,
Claimant.
D. O. Boorse Company On Mechanics Lien.
Builder; and PItman
Heights Hotel and Land Rule.
Company, and William
T. B, Roberts, owners.
It appearing 10 the Court by affidavit that
summons has been duly issued in the above
cause, and the same has been returned by the
Sheriff Of Gloucester County, mot served a.,
to the defendant, Pitnan Heights Hotel and
Land Company, and it appearing to the salts
faction of the court that the president directors
secretary or other officer or agent of the said
State, to be served with process, and that
neither OF the said officers has dwelling
house or place of abode within this State,
and that a copy OF the said summons cam
not be served the clerk secretary eitherof
the directors OF the said corporation, whereupon
It is ordered that the defendant corporation
cause its appearance to be entered in the said
action, on before the Efteenth day OF June,
twenty days from the date hereof, be inserted
in the Gloucester County DEMOCRAT, one OF the
newspapers published in the State OF New Jer-
sey, for at least three weeks; and that copy
of this rule shall also be posted up within the
time aforesaid In three public places in this
State, for at least three weeks. And if the de-
PENDANT corporation shall not appear within the
time aforesaid limited by this rule then. on
due proof being made OF the publication of this
rule, and the posting OF the same as hereinbe-
fore directed the court shall order the clerk to
enter an appearance for the defendant, and the
above said action shall be further proceeded
with, as If said defendant corporation bad
caused appearance TO be entered 10 said action.
A. 81. SWACKHAMER,
Dated April 49, 1908. Attorney for Plaintiff.
Let the above be entered on the minutes.
@ G. GARRISON,
Justice Of the Supreme Court.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
CHAPTER XIII.

~ HRISTMAS day arrived and
maintained its kindly repute
by finding affairs on board the
Kansas changed for the better.
Mr.. Boyle was so far recovered that
he could walk. He even took command
OF two watches In the twenty four
hours, but was forbidden to exert him
self lest the wound in his back should
reopen Several injured sailors and fire
men were convalescent. The two most
serious cases were out OF danger.
Frascuelo, hardy as weed, dared the
risk of using his damaged leg and sur
vived, though his progress along the
deck was painful. Nevertheless on
Christmas morning he presented him
self before the captain and asked leave
TO abandon his present quarters. He
felt lonely In the forecastle and wish
ed to berth with the other Chileans IN
the neighborhood Of the salon. Al
though his luck was bad In some re-
spects, the coal trimmer was endowed
with the nine lives of cat, for there
could be no manner Of doubt that be
dragged himself att Just ID time e.
avoid being killed.
rs Is continued no1k Week
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
| The Captain Of |
the Kansas.
By LOUIS TRACY.
Author of THE Wings Of the Morning."
THE Pillar of Light" Etc.
Copyright. 1905. by Edward ]. Clnde.
Observation-Disclosures
Copyright. 1906. by Edward J. clode.

proves Of It. We have plenty Of Strong
canvas. What do You say if I set to
work and cover in the promenade deck
fore and aft as well as both sidesi
Then if the Indians try to seize the
ship they would not be able to gain a
Judgment at so many points stimuli
taneously. 1t would simplify the de-
Tense, SO to speak.
Admirable! l am sure Courtenay
will agree. Indeed, am ashamed that
we superior males failed to hit on the
idea earlier Before | go let me he
hurried up the bridge companion to
arouse Mr.. Boyle and ask what he
would like for luncheon.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
Gloucester County circuit Court.

Jacob L. Kuhn,
Claimant.
D. O. Boorse Company, On Mechanics Lien.
Builder; and Pitman
Heights Hotel and Land Rule.
Company, and William
T. B. Roberts, owners
It appearing to the Court. by affidavit that
suusulOns has been duly issued In the above
cause and the same has been returned by the
Sheriff of Gloucester County, mot served as to
the defendant, Pitman Heights Hotel and Land
OF the court that the president directors,s cretary
or other officer or agent OF the said defendant
corporation cannot be found in this State to be
served with process, and that neither OF the said
officers has dwelling house or place OF abode
within this State, and that copy Of the said
summons cannot be served on the clerk or sec
rotary, or either of the directors of the said
corporation, whereupon it is ordered that the
defendant corporation cause its appearance TO
be entered in the said action, on or before the
fifteenth day of June next; and that copy of
this iule shall within twenty days from the
date hereof, be inserted in the Gloucester
County DEMOCRAT, one of the newspapers pub
lished In the State of New Jersey, for at least
three weeks, and that copy of this rule shall
also be posted up within the time aforesaid in
three public places in this State, for at least
three weeks. And if the defendant corporation
shall not appear within the time aforesaid linn
tied by this rule, then. on due proof being made
of the publication of this rule, and the posting
of the same as hereinbefore directed, the court
shall order the clerk to enter an appearance for
the defendant, and the above said action shall
be further proceeded with, as If said defendant
corporation had caused appearance 10 be entered
TO said action. A. II. SWACKHAMER.
Dated April 15 1905. Atty for Plaintiff.
Let the above be entered on the minutes.
G.. G.. GARRISON,
Justice OF the Supreme Court.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
ioucester County Circuit Court.
George L. Gravatt,
Claimant.


George L. Gravatt.
Claimant.
D. o. Boorse Company On Mechanics Lien.
Builder; and Pitinan
Heights Hotel and Land Buie.
Company, and William
e. B. Roberts, Owners.
IT appearing to She Court, by affidavit. that
summons has been daily issued IN the above
cause, and the same has been returned by the
Sheriff of Gloucester County, not served as 70
the defendant Pitinan Heights Hotel and Land
Company and it appearing TO the satisfaction
of the court that the president directors, secre.
kary or other officer or agent OF the SAID DEFEND
ant corporation cannot be found in this State 10
be served with process, and that neither OF the
said officers has dwelling house or place OF
abode within this State, and that copy, OF she
said summons cannot be served on the clerk or
secretary or either of the directors OF the said
eornoration whereupon il is ordered that the
defendant corporation cause its appearance to
be entered in the said action, on or before she
fifteenth day Of June next and that copy OF
this rule shall within twenty days from the GATE
hereof, be inserted in the GLOUCESTER COUNTY
DEMOCRAT. one of the newspapers published IN
the State OF New Jersey, for at least three
weeks, and that copy OF this rule shall also be
posted ND within the time aforesaid in three
public places in this State, for at least three
weeks And ii the defendant corporation shall
not appear within the time aforesaid limited by
this rule, then. on due proof being made OF
the publication of this rule. and the posting OF
the came as herinbefore directed, the court shall
order the clerk to enter appearance for the
defendant, and the above said action shall be
further proceeded with sas II said defendant cor
sa'N 'N'' A. II. swAcKHAMER,
Attorney for Plaintiff
Dated April Is, 1908.
Let the above be entered on the minutes.
G. G. GARRISON,
Justice OF the Supreme Court
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
Dated surrogaae's ONCE, April 2, Is
NOTICE no CREDIToRs.

John F. Truitt, executor OF the estate Of
Daniel Stanton. deceased. by direction OF the
Surrogate OF the County Of Gloucester, hereby
gives notice to the creditors OF the said Daniel
Stanton, deceased, TO bring in their debts,
claims and demands against the estate of the
said decedent. under oath or Affirmation, within
nine months from this date, or they will be
forever barred Of any action therefore against
the said executor.
JOHN F. TRUTTT.
Executor.
Dated March 9th 1865
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
re CREDITORS.

w. @. Tomson and e. s. Kroner executors o
the estate of George W. Tomson, deceased, by
direction OF the Surrogate Of the County OF Glou
cester, hereby gives notice to the creditors OF
the said George W. Tomson, deceased, 70 bring
in their debts, claims and demands against the
estate OF said deeedent under oath or afirma-
ton within nine months from this dste, OF
they will be forever barred OF any action there
for against the said administrator.
w. G. T0MSON,
E. s. KRONER,
Dated April 2sth 1905. Executors
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07

Notice is hereby given that the account OF
Chariemagne HuTH and John g. Hur8, admini-
atrators Of the estate OF Joseph NJ. Hurff, decd,
will be audited by the Surrogate aud reported
tor settlement to the Orphans Court Of the Couns
81 Of Gloucester, on Friday. May %, 1908.
CHARLEMAGNE HURFF,
JOHN G. HURFF,
Administrators.
Dated surroaates oHice, April "a 1908.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
<1oTIcE OF SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the account Of
OF William Horn, deceased, will be audited by
the Surrogate and reported for settlement to the
Orphans Court OF the County OF Gloucester, on
Friday, May g. 1905.
RICHARD ]. CONNOLLY.
Administrator
Dated Surrogase's Office, April q, 1905.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07

have some good Western horses. also some
acclinafed horses, which will sell at private
sale propose handling horses she year round,
sS'''' - s., 4. q. HARKEB,
1l28s JacksoDss Hotel, Weetyi,le.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
GHERlFF's SALE

BY virtue OF writ Of teri facias. to me direc-
ted, issued out of the Gloucester County Circuit
Court of the State OF New Jersey,wiIl be exposed
AZ u1hlic sale IN
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
CHAPTER XII.

~V HE captain was enthusiastic
when he heard of Elsie's idea
for the protection of the main
1iacly-ssan aycallant notion he
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
q loucester County Circuit Court.

Justice OF the Supreme Court.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-05-07
N OTICE TO CREDIToRs.

DATED March 9tll. ISIS.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-08-20
Ever Troubled With Rheu.
matism In Your Feet !?

Under date of June 80, 1904, this letter was
received from Ed. w; R. Stroder,. Pastor
First Baptist Church, Casey, H.: MY wife
was sorely afflicted with Rheumatism in the
feet. tried doctors and many remedies, but
she got no better. l wrote you for bottle
Of Seven Banks, which proved great bless
ing to her."
How some women do suffer with
their feet They can't hardly stand
on them, let alone walk, when Rheu-
matism gets a good hold. We've had
them tell US just how they've suffered
and asked US if we knew of a good
honest remedy We always recon-
mend Seven Barks-don't know OF
anything better. 1t costs but so cents
b bottle, and when it fails, return the
empty or partly used bottle and we'll
Return your money. Seven Banks is
r great remedy for Stomach troubles,
nut it's good for many other ailments,
90. STry it and see. e
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-08-20
PROHIBITION LAW
AGAIN ATTACKED
IN AMENDMENT BREWERS DE-
CLARE PROHIBITION RE.
STRIcTs PUBLIC WORSHIP.

Declaring that the prohibition law
Of Georgia annuls that paragraph in
the state constitution OF II, which
says:
An men have the natural and in.
alienable right to worship Cod. each
according 70 the dictates Of his own
conscience. and no human authority
shall in any wise control or interfere
will such right of Coincidence a paper
amending the petition Of the Chris
tian-Moerlein Brewing company, of
Cincinnati, the Chattanooga Brewing
company. and others, which was filed
in the United States courts several
months ago, was presented by Ander
son, Fielder. ROuntree & Wilson Of
Atlanta, attorneys for the petitioners.
to clerk OF the court Of Fulton county
Tuesday afternoon.
The paper denies that the bill re-
ceived a majority of all members cleo
ed to the general assembly which is
necessary according to constitution.
The paper reccunts the changes
made in the original draft and the
shape in which it went to the house.
after a vote on July 13 of "a to 7 in
the upper house, the full vote Of that
body being A. The bill as II went
70 the house and the changes made
therein are shown, the paper saving
that 1t was adopted by the house OH
July 30 by a vote # 139 to 80. the
total membership of the house being