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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-25

Between twenty-five hundred and
three thousand medals have been
struck and are ready for distribution
among the men who earned them by
remaining in the Philippines as SOL
diers after peace was declared, April
IL, 1899. Nearly all of these medals
will go to western soldiers as the regi-
ments selected for service in the Phil
ippine islands were from the west with
the single exception of a regiment
from Pennsylvania.
About six hundred of these medals
are due to members of the Twentieth
Kansas who now reside in Kansas and
the fact that the only one which has
been received SO far bears the number
103. indicates that but few of them
have been distributed. For some rea-
son. the distribution of medals has
hung fire and those who have attempt
ed to secure them have been informed
that when they were ready for distri-
button that the fact would be made
public through the press. The notice
has never been made public though the
medals have been ready for distribu-
ton for a considerable length of time.
On July 1, 1899. President William
Mckinley sent the following cable
gram to General Otis. then stationed
at Manila: 1.-The president desires to
express, in the most public manner.
his appreciation of the lofty patriotism
shown by the volunteers and regulars
VI lilt ARMY COI pS, III PCIlol III
ing willing service through severe
campaigns and battles against the in
surgentS in LuZon when under the
terms of their enlistment they would
, have been entitled to discharge upon
the ratification of the treaty with
Spain. This action on their part was
noble and heroic. 1t will stand forth
as an example of the self sacrifice and
public conservation which have ever
characterized the American soldier.
choI
mend to congress that special medal
of honor be given to the officers and
soldiers of the Eighth army corps who
performed this great duty voluntarily
and enthusiastically for their coun-
try
1t is the intention of Captain Hamil-
ton to secure as many of these medals
as possible for distribution at the re-
union of the members of the Twen-
tieth Kansas regiment which will be
held at Topeka September and 10,
during state fair week. To secure
these medals it would have been
necessary for those who are entitled
to them to write to the quartermaster
general of the United States in Wash
ington for blanks enclosing an affi-
davit of Identification.
ARRANGEMENTS have been made,
however, so that these blanks may be
secured through Jerre c. Springfield
of Topeka, secretary of the Twentieth
Kansas organization. The affidavits
can then be made and forwarded to
him and he will secure the medals for
distribution during the reunion of the
Twentieth Kansas regiment at Topeka
in September.
Reports received from over the state
indicate that the reunion will be one
of the most successful ever held and
arrangements are now being made for
number of special attractions. The
medal is a work of art in bronze, a
little smaller than a dollar, suspended
| from a gold pin by a bit Of silk ribbon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-25
CASE WILL GO ON.
Bonaparte Has Not Given Up the
Standard Oil Fight.

Lenox. Mass. July 25.-Attorney
General Bonaparte, who is at the
Hotel Aspinwall here made the fol-
lowing statement with reference to the
opinion of the United states court of
appeals reversing the decision of
Judge Lands in imposing a fine of
$29.24O, 900 on the Standard Oil COM
pany.
81 have read the opinion. 1t was
sent to me by a news agency as soon
as issued. Any comment by me on
the action of the court of appeals
would be, in my judgment, inappro-
pirate. especially since IN some form
and at some time in the near future
the department of justice will I'M
doubtedly try to obtain an authorita-
tive review of the decision. 1t is much
to be regretted that owing to the I'M
reasonable restriction imposed by the
existing law upon the right of appeal
by the United States in criminal cases,
this can not be done in what is
obviously the most natural and most
effectual method, namely, by a direct
appeal to the supreme court of the
United States. Since such is the pres
ent condition of the law the depart
ment must adopt it's course of action
to that condition.
In my opinion it IS of vital mo-
ment that the statute regulating inter-
state commerce be so construed by
our courts that it may not be prac-
tically impossible to convict law
breakers on vast scale nor practically
impossible to punish them when con-
victed with sufficient severity to assure
future obedience to the law. l think
1T is the duty of my department to
foster wholesome fear of punish
ment among those often and strongly
tempted to do what the law forbids
and the department has tried in the
past and will try in the future to
faithfully discharge this duty. Such
measures will. therefore. be adopted
after due deliberation and conference
as Will so far as practicable remove
any possible danger which may be
thought to exist lest the present de-
cision as precedent or otherwise
shall prove an impeachment to effective
administration of these salutary laws"
Can't Demand Rehearing.
New York, July 25.-Asked If he
cared to amplify the statement he
made regarding President Roosevelt's
order for new trial of the Standard
one of the judges rendering the de-
cision, said:
mo. 1 do not wish 70 seem to take
the attitude of contention with the
president" In discussing the presi-
dents powers in the matter in order
ing a trial the justice remarked that
they are simply those of any defeated
1itigant-no more. no less. AS the
representative of the government the
executive can ask for a reconsidera-
ton of the case which has just been
decided adversely to the government by
the court of appeals which rendered
the decision, but no demand can be
made as a matter of right under such
circum stances.
Nothing More to Say.
Oyster Bay, July z5.-President
Roosevelt will make no comment on
the statement of Judge Grosscup re-
garding the presidents pronounce
ment on the decision written by Judge
Grosscup reversing the $29,240,OO0
fine imposed on the Standard Oil
company of IDdiepa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-25
Get The MEDALS.
Many Twentieth Kansas Sol
diers Entitled to Them.
So Far Only One Has Been Sc.
cured.
AN ACT OF CONGRESS.
Recommended by President Nc.
kinley.
E.,,p 0nn,n Dnnc4,r Ho-n-n ~ . ., 4
AN ACT OF CONGRESS
For Some Reason Government
Sow to Issue Them.

Captain Clad Hamilton received a
bronze medal No. 1913 from the quar-
termaster general of the United States
this week as a recognition of service
performed in the Philippine islands
after the treaty of peace between the
United States and Spain was signed.
This issue of medals was authorized by
an act of congress. approved June %,
1906, and is intended to reward every
soldier in the Philippines during the
war with Spain, who served after the
treaty of peace was signed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-25
Nothing More to Say.

Oyster Bay, July Z5.-President
Roosevelt will make no comment on
the statement of Judge Grosscup re-
garding the presidents pronounce
ment on the decision written by Judge
Grosscup reversing the $2924O,OO0
fine imposed on the Standard Oil
company of IH5iepa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-25
HAD POOR MEMORIES.
The Chinese Captured at Herington
Couldn't Remember.

Abilene. July ga government
inspector was here to quiz the six Chi
nese who were captured at Harrington.
He had an interpreter and the exam
ination showed the bunch to be the
biggest liars now in captivity Every
thing from their parents names to the
last town they visited they said. 81
forgot" They were ordered locked up
separately until another quiz later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-25
SIXTEEN YACHTS RACE.
Pick of the Lake Fleets on From
Chicago to Maclinac.

Chicago, July 25.-Sixteen crack
yachts-the pick of the fleets of the
great lakes, left here on the annual
long distance race from the Chicago
Yacht club to Mackinac Island. The
sloops are in the majority for the $50
mile race. There are seven of this
class entered as against four schooners
and five yawls.
With fair sailing breezes the winner
should reach the northern end of the
lake by Monday morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-25

Sold throughout the world. Depots London IT.
GhaTter1houss So Paris s Rue de "a PaiT Austra
Calcutta Chins Hong Kong Drug Co. Japan.
Potter Drug Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston.
sx-kost-kxees Cuttcura Book on Caro- of the Skin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-25
Death OF j. Il. Price.

Olathe. Kan, July 25.-John L. Price.
who organized the First National bank
here more than 20 years ago. is dead
here. He had lived in Olathe since
1864 and was 50 years old The funeral
will be held Sunday. Mr.. Price had a
wide acquaintance in financial circles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-25

Withdrawal of His Own Opposition
Seems to Make 1t Unanimous.

Saranac Inn., n. Y, July 25.-Gov-
ernor Charles E. Hughes will accept
a denomination if the Republican
party of this state desires him to
ment made public the governor has
so declared himself and defined the
reasons which he says are responsible
for the action he has just taken. The
statement Is intended as reply to
the many inquiries received by. the
governor regarding his attitude to-
ward denomination.
He says the personal reasons which
prompted him to say privately some
time ago that he did not desire re-
nomination are not controlling land
If nominated I ought to accept
The governors statement follows:
Il have received so many inquiries
as to my attitude towards a renom-
ination that 1 have decided to make
the following statement:
Some time ago 1 said privately
that 1 did not desire a denomination
and that 1 felt that I could not I'M
dertake to serve a second term. This,
however. was for reasons entirely per-
sonal. Upon further reflection
| am convinced that I have no right to
regard these reasons as controlling
and that if renominated 1 ought to
accept.
But it is my desire that the will
OF the party to which I belong should
be freely expressed and that it shall
| take such action as shall be most
closely in accord with public senti-
| ment I believe that the people
thoroughly understand the principles
which I have sought to apply in ad-
ministration and If they so desire. 1
shall regard it as privilege and a
| duty to continue in office for another
term.
| (Signed) "CHAS. E. HUGHES"
No Opposition Looked For.
New York, July 24.-The an
nouncement of Governor Hughes that
he would accept a denomination for
governor If his party desired him
again to be it's candidate was not I'M
expected in political circles. While
many OF the more prominent politi-
cal leaders are not in the city, opinion
was generally expressed that no op-
position would be made.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-09-25
APPEAL FOR AID
Democrats Urged to Help Party's Cause
by Contributions.

Secretary ]. O.. Davis, of the Desc
to County Democratic Executive Com
mite, has received the following self
explanatory letter:
Jackson, Miss, August 20, 1908.
Mr.. J. G. Davis,
Horn Lake, Miss.
Dear Sir: AS am informed, you are
the Secretary of the County Demo-
cratic Executive Committee of your
county, take the liberty of writing
you and requesting that you inaugu-
rate campaign for funds to be re-
mitted to the Democratic National
Campaign Committee to be used in
the National Campaign for the cleo
tion of Hon. w. J. Bryan and Hon.
J. W. Kern. I suggest that you
name some gentlemen in each pre-
cinct in your county to assist you in
getting subscriptions to the campaign
fund, all to be remitted by you to
Hon. w. A. Montgomery, cashier of
the Merchants Bank & Trust Com
pany, of Jackson, Miss, and by Mr..
Montgomery remitted to the treasur-
er of the National Campaign Commit
tee, Gov. Haskell of Oklahoma.
1t is important that this work be
done at once, and if you will give me
the names of the gentlemen in each
precinct in your county, will send
them circular which I have had
printed relating to this subject. I
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-09-25

lem is quaint old town, preserving
the habits and customs of hundred
years ago. The houses are built on
the streets. You step from the door
on to the pavement. They have no
separate burying lots, but bury in
straight rows as they die. The grave
stones are all alike-a low headstone
with the numbers which are kept in a
book. Each town has its mayor and
aldermen, though a narrow street
divides them.
We sped away among the red hills
and tobacco fields until the conduc-
tor hollers out Pinnacle and every
body looks out to see pilot mountain,
which is three or four miles away.
Pilot knob rises straight as chimney
100 feet on the top of a tall mountain.
1t has several acres of level land on
the top I am told. 1t can be seen a
long way on clear day and hence is
called pilot knob.
Now here we are at Mt. Airy-a
busy little town nestled among the
mountains and everlasting granite
hills.
Travelling so far, of course I have
seen great variety of country and
a great many interesting scenes and
things and wish could give pen
picture of them to my friends who
have stayed at home. This town of
Mt. Airy is different from any place
I have seen. 1t is new and is grow
ing. There is but one railroad running
to it and it stops here. The commerce
is carried on by wagons from the
Continued ON last page)
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-09-25
Confederate Veterans Reunion.

The Mississippi Division of the
United Confederate Veterans will hold
their reunion at Greenwood on Octo-
Der 7th & Sth proximo.
They will be the guests of the Mil
dred Humphreys Chapter of the Sons
of Confederate Veterans of that city.
The citizens of Greenwood want
every Confederate Veteran in the
state to be present. Veterans will be
at no expense whatever after they
reach Greenwood. Patriotic speeches
by veterans and sons of veterans,
receptions by the daughters of the
confederacy, automobile rides and a
steamboat excursion to the wreck of
the .'Star of the West'' are features
of the entertainment.
All veterans who expect to attend
this reunion are requested to send in
their names and addresses to Mr.. G.
E. Saunders who is the Chairman of
the Committee and he will secure en-
tertainment. Reduced railroad fares
NAV be secured from the railroad
agent at home stations on the certifi-
cate plan.
D. s. HUMPHREYS.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-09-25
A Correction.

The proceedings of the Board of
Supervisors last week contained a
notice of the assessment of several
citizens of new house built. J. w.
Ferguson's house was valued at $500
according to the types. This was an
error. 1t should have read $3.50.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-09-25

have stated in that circular that con-
tributions should be solicited and
forwarded to Mr.. Montgomery, but
of course you can communicate with
the gentlemen named and indicate to
them that the contributions can be
first remitted to you and by you to
Mr.. Montgomery. Please give me
the addresses of the gentlemen named
to whom letters are to be sent, and
please take the matter up with them
yourself at once.
Hoping that we may be successful
in raising funds for the National Com
mittee, / am,
Yours very truly,
J. B. STERLING.
Secretary State Democratic Execu-
tive Committee.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-09-25
Appointments.

appointments.
Secretary Davis designates the fol-
lowing good Democrats to solicit con-
tributions in their respective pre-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
BRYAN ENDORSED.
Nebraska Democrats Solid for "Peer.
less LEADER. II,

Nebraska Democrats Solid for "Peer.
less LEADER.
Omaha, Neb., March 6.-Yesterday
was Bryan Day" in Omaha. For thai
matter it was Bryan Day" throughout
Nebraska. With the democratic state
convention as a nucleus party leaders
from every county and practically
every primary district In the COM
monwealth gathered here to pledge
allegiance to the presidential aspira-
lions of Mr.. Bryan and to consider
means for furthering his interests be-
fore the democratic national conven-
ton at Denver next July.
Enthusiasm was prevalent through.
out the day. 1t broke loose early il
the afternoon session of the conven-
ton and gradually gathering in
volume broke out in tumultuous voci
terations when at the beginning of the
evening session, the platform COM
mittee presented this resolution:
1.-The democratic party of Nebraska
again declares confidence in. and adj
miration for William Jennings Bryan
in him we behold the ideal American
ctizen-the ideal democrat. We re-
ioice that the principles which he has
so ably advocated have been gladly
received and are now generally ac-
cepted by the American people.
Resolved. That the delegates by
this convention chosen, be and are
hereby instructed to vote as an unit
for the nomination Of Mr. Bryan for
the presidency"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
Hoo Cholera,

The greatest drawback to the hog
Industry which breeders in this coun
Try have to contend with is what is
known as "hog cholera" and Swine
plague"
Hog cholera is highly contagious
disease and unless checked is liable
to carry off a great number of hogs in
4 very short time.
Mr.. A. p. Williams, Of Burnetts
Creek, Ind, tells of an experience
which he had with some hogs that
had the cholera. Five years ago."
says Mr.. Williams, Il was in the en-
ploy of Mr.. J. D. Richardson, Lafay-
cite, Ind, as his barn foreman. Some
fine hogs that was feeding took the
cholera. l gave them Sloan's Lini-
ment and did not lose hog. Some
were SO bad they would not drink
sweet milk and ! was compelled to
drench them. have tried it at every
opportunity since and always find it
.. X"
Write for DR.. Sloan's free book on
the treatment of Horses, Cattle, Hogs,
and Poultry. Address: DR.. Earl S.
Sloan, 615 Albany Street, Boston,
Mass
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
Trzl1b and
Quality

appeal to the Informed in ever,
walk of life.and are essential to permanent
success and crcditable standing. Aecos.
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup Il Fig
and Elixir of SIENNA is the only remedy Il
known value, but one Of many reasons
why it is the best of personal and family
laxati,es is the fact that Il cleanses,
swcetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any debiEtatiaa
after effects and without having TO increase
the quantity from time to time.
It acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as laxative, and ito cemponeuS
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get ito beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only, and for sale by all leading drug
glsts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
From the Iowa State Register anf
Farmer, Feb. Fl, 1908.
A TORNADO.

The time Of year is near at hand
when we may expect a tornado, as any
place in Iowa is subject to them. 1t
Is the part Of wisdom to be prepared
for them; both for protection of life
and property. You can protect your
life by having a good, safe place to go
into in case of storm, but the only
protection to property is by having 1t
Insured in some reliable company.
This paper has for many years called
the attention OF It's readers to the
great Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance
Association of Des Moines. This AS.
sociation has had "a wonderful growth,
and now has over $122,0OO 900 of Iowa
property insured and has paid losses
Of over a half million dollars. and
saved many from financial ruin. In
several cases the entire set of build.
ings and contents were destroyed. The
remarkable cheapness of the Associ.
alton makes it very popular with the
people. For prompt payment OF
losses, it cannot be excelled by any
other company on earth. There has
been no assessment for two years and
the Association has over $4,000 cash
on hand. The business the past year
exceeded that of any previous year by
over $4,00O,000 and yet the business
Of the past three months of Its fiscal
year exceeded every month for the
same period the previous year. This
is the twenty-fifth year, and the AS.
ISOLATION hopes to make it the ban
ner year for business.
This Is the peoples assoc1a lion,
and it is what they make IL. 1t has
not only saved its members more
than million dollars, but has re
duced the cost Of insurance by stool
companies, SO every one is gettin.
their insurance cheaper on account
Of Its existence. When you pay your
assessment In this Association, you
are helping those who have met with
a misfortune and 1t is pretty good
way to make contribution.
The insurance Is too cheap to be
without. This Association operates in
connection with the Farmers Nut.
uals and the Town Dwelling Associa.
ton. If there should be no agent In
your locality, address the Secretary,
]. B. HERMAN, Des Moines, Iowa,
for further information and good
map Of Iowa. .... ... 8:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

During the reign OF Queen Eliza
beth, II man desired to wear Z
beard, he had to pay a tax OF three
shillings and fourpence year for the
privilege.
The church people of Pittsburg are
10 erect q clubhouse for chorus girls
All kinds of entertainment OF q re
lined character will be available, but
no intoxicants.
In Hindustan, when the parents OF
baby cannot agree upon 9 name
for the child, two lamps are placed
over the names. The one over which
the lamp Is brighter Is chosen.
The Chinese were once fighters. but
that was long ago. They twice
reached Moscow-once In 1897. and
again In 1898.
Superstitious people believe that
crickets bring good luck to a house,
and to kill one is considered unlucky.
II they forsake q house It Is the gen.
eral belief that death will follow.
A life-size marble statute Of Venus
was placed in her parlor. as a sur.
prise to her husband, by Mrs. Schol'
Ter, of MaHayunk, Pa. In the wee
sma' hours her husband rambled In,
viewed the statute as burglar IN
the gloom, and planted a pistol-ball
snder the marble maiden's fifth rib
Boston has an automobile fre-patrol
wagon. There is the customary seat
for the chauffeur, and seat beside
him for one man. In the rear are
carried the other men and the fire.
fighting equipment In ordinary use
the wagon will carry four men, but
in an emergency 1t can carry six or
eight.
One of the real Gibson girls, 1t Is
reported will soon marry Prince Fran.
els OF Teck, brother of the Princess
Of Wales. She Is Miss Nora Lang
horne, q sister of Mrs. Charles Dana
Gibson, who is supposed to have been
the type the artist had In mind IN
his famous creations OF feminine
beauty.
Ir the French navy, during the pres
ent year, there will be nearly sixty
submarines, most Of them with picked
crews-nOt the least interesting
among the stan on each boat being
three white mice, regularly accounted
for on the expense ledger. 1t is the
duty Of these tiny naval officers" to
detect by their squeals the ominous
odors OF any escape from the gasoline
tank.
Recent discoveries In the ruins Of
Pompeii prove that the ancient
Romans used windowglass: but for
centuries houses in England were
without window-glass, the place OF
which was frequently supplied with
waxed linen or oiled paper. At the
end OF the eighteenth century there
were men living whose occupation
It was to paste oiled paper into win
dow-sashes. Horn was also used as
substitute for glass.