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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31

Tonight both young and old join in
celebrating one of the most pleasant of
all anniversaries. Halloween. This fete
day has come down to US through var
ious centuries from the time in the
seventh century. when the Pantheon at
Rome was converted into a Christian
palace of worship and dedicated to the
virgin and all the martyrs The Ger
mans and Anglo-SaxonS took up the day.
and through them we received the pres
ent name. which now signifies an entirely
dlnerent celebration from that which was
originally intended Halloween is the
Anglo-Saxon Halig and the German
Heilige. meaning holy or sacred, and near
" equivalent to the Latin Sanctus, from
which comes our word saint
All Saints or All Hallows' day is the
first day of November, and Halloween
Is celebrated the evening before October
81 At first the celebration took place on
the first Of May. under the designation
OF Feast of All Saints" 1t was set
apart as general commemoratfon In
honor of the saints. and as such retained
by the Anglican and American Episcopal
churches. F-''
The Halloween of today however. has
nothing churchly about IT, and seems fo
be a relic of pagan times of mediaevai
superstitions. who regarded it as The time
CT all others when supernatural Influences
prevailed and which set apart the night
for universal walking abroad of spirits
both of the visible and invisible world on
this mystic evening it was believed that
the human spirit might detach itself from
the body and wander abroad Halioween
seems equally similar to the ''Walnurgis
night OF the Germans. the witch FESTIVAL
or assembling of evil spirits on the sum
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
AFTER A SECOND TERM.
Governor Edwin Lee Norris of Mon
tana Is a National Figure.

Butte Mont, Oct. Ex-Governor Nor
rls or Montana is after a second term
and at the present time indications
point strongly to his election The
montana governor became nationally
known In connection with his work in
the conservation of national resources
convention which the president called
last summer. This is one of the gov
ernor's hobbies and it is to his credit
that he was the first governor to ap-
point state conservation commission
to act with the federal board
Governor Norris is always in the fore
front fight for his state, which he so
heartily believes in and is always ready
with boost for Montana. He is one
of Kentucky's sons. as he was born in
Cumberland county 43 years ago last
August.
His early years were spent on the
farm. where he worked and attended
school until IL years of age. He after
ward attended and was graduated
from the Southern Normal college at
taught school, reading law in the
meantime
Deciding to cast his lot among the
people OF the northwest, Mr. Norris
removed to Montana in December, 1888,
locating in Dillon, which has been Eis
nome ever since. He continued read
Ing law in the Office of Robert B. Smith.
afterward governor. and was admitted
to the bar in October, 1889.
Mr. Norris served as state senator
from Beaverhead county, 1S96-19O0. He
was elected president pro tenn of the
senate by the sixth senate. 1899. and
py virtue of this office was acting gov
ernor of the state from January Is to
March TO- 1900.
he was elected lieutenant governor
IN 1904, and succeeded to the office of
governor on the resignation of Cover
nor Joseph K. Tooie on the first of
april, 1908. He was nominated to suc-
ceed himself by the state Democratic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31

inheritance tax and insurance laws of
the state. He was chairman of the
judiciary committee of the sixth ses-
sion.
He was city attorney for Dillon for
more than six years. He served on
the public school board and was presi-
dent of the county high school board
when 1t issued bonds and built the
Beaverhead county high school He as
sisted in the selection and the location
of the State Normal college at Dillon;
appeared before every legislative as
sembly, when not member, in behalf
of legislation and appropriations in the
interest of the normal and was for
five years a member of the executive
board of that institution.
Mr.. Norris married Miss Bette June
Wilkins of Bowling Green, KY, April
10, 1892.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
CHILD OF J SOLD WHISKY
Action of Leavenworth Saloon the
Cause of a Death.

.Leavepworth, Oct. 31.-At the inquest
into the death of John .Hottock, 10
years old, who was shot and killed by
Alois Pohl, 10 years old, at the Leaven-
worth brick plant last Sunday it was
proved that whisky was sold to a child
of years of age at a saloon on the
Pike The place where the liquor
was sold to this babe is now under an
injunction. The coroner's jury brought
in a verdict of accidental shooting as
the cause of Hottock's death. The
dead child's parents were not satisfied
with the finding of the jury.
Hottock was shot and died from his
wounds while playing with number of
boys at the brick plant Sunday after
, noon. 1t was said that he was fired
to the effect that the Pohl boy aimed at
tin can and that as he fired his VIC
tim stepped in front of the gun. No
one saw the shooting but Pohl- AS a
witness the lad told straightforward
story of the affair and convinced the
Jury that he fired the shot which was
fatal to his playmate without malicious
intent.
While inquiring into the case DR.. H.
H. Johnson, coroner, found that Pohi
and other boys with whom he had been
playing, had Joined in a contribution
and sent Jockey Starewsh, seven
for whisky. Starewsh was put on the
stand to testify. He was not old
enough to know the nature OF an oath.
The boys who testified to the drinking
said that they got a half pint and that
each drank a swallow of the liquor, ex-
cept the victim of the shooting, who
was not then present
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31

Mr. Bryan he is for continuing the Roosevelt pol
icies?' of "clinching' these
palicies What is the question between the two
ddates President the four years? 1t is
Roosevelt policies much a
which prophet enough to foresee-the
critical problems which arise
period of four national history. 1t is
practical experiences in affairs We present Mr. Taft as
whom it that qualities been
severely tested in places of great respon
sbilty in whose judgment prudence and wisdom the
on rightly feel that 1t place reliance His train
exceptional No with property and busi
taking serious
Taft the Presidency.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
Desperate Methods

In the days the campaign driven from
othe issue VIII endeavored make para
mount the Democratic have resored to
falsehoods misrepresentation concerning the
law.
which from Democratic state headquarters
the county chairmen.
The tax law was enacted in response to demand
legislation. partisan Only
the legislature voted against it.
enforced by commission composed OF one
and two Republicans.
The Democratic member OF the commission
dennis Democratic fight the law and in signed
statement calls it "demagoguery.'
Under the law all property is assessed at its
cash. not that fair and just?
county estate personal values
living the who thoroughly
understand local values Is not that fair and just?
Railroads, telegraph lines telephone lines, and pipe
assessed by the state board
of such properties from
$77,272445 in 1907 to $404.S2O,352 in 1908.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
To the Voters of Kansas:

call your attention the condition Never the
a we are raising abundant of all
the farmers hvet
few
afford tomakea
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We
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The selection Ame
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Presden to
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With best wishes the of all
fluffy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
Will You Endorse a Clean Campaign?

Of
personal character
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31

init of Broken. in the Hartz mountains
Halloween Is now devoted to sports
and practical jokes, and AFFORDS such
a variety of entertainment as to appeal
to the socially inclined. who congregate
and indulge in an evening of good fun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31

This is the beginning of the bur-
glars busy season. Better rent box
for your valuables at the Prudential
Bank
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
Cold
inHead
O1r.esg5;a

Pour q teaspoonful of Omega Oil
IN cup of boiling water, hold the
mouth and nose close to the cup, and
tnhale the arising steam. The steam
carries the healing properties of the
Oil into the throat and lungs and
gives quick relief. Also rub the nose
and forehead with the Oil
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
BRISTOW

Every intelligent knows that J. L. Bris
tow Republican United States senator. has
made good.
In the government he stood for decency
honesty.
pull of those who had robbed the public
weighed nothing with Bristow.
ability, treless and indomit
of government depart
ments and helped sentiment "the Roosevelt
policies"
The man who is upright and private public
life be protect interests of Kansas
United States senate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
lSTUBBS

Do you for Governor
Who stands decency private public life7
who believes affairs should a busi-
basis?
ability conduct state affairs such
basis?
Who is pioneer in progressive movements?
Who stands for things that people want2
Who work in the interests of the people?
If you do for W. r. Stubs. Republican nominee
of Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
Compare Kansas Assessments With Those of
Missouri on All Railroads Which
Traverse Both States.

Assessed Value Per Mile
A. T. s. F. Ry. Main Line in Democratic Missouri
Main Line in Republican Kansas. ........... 61,72S
c. r. I. & P Main Line in Democratic Missouri.
Main Line in Republican Kansas. ........... $3.50
NJ K. & T. Main Line in Democratic Missouri 1858
Main Line in Republican Kansas. ........... 49S1O
Mo. Pac. Main Line in Democratic Missouri.
Main Line in Republican Kansas. ........... 456O1
ST. L. & San. Fran. Main Line Dem. Missouri
Main Line in Republican Kansas. ........... 1888
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-17
AT PoLI'S.

This seasou's offering of Mir and Mrs, Gardner Crane has set new standard for legitimate comedy in vaudeville. It will be seen next week at Polls.
 In "PiSloy's Prodigal Parents Mrs Crane the author has written com- pletc play in thirty minutes There are no set explanatory speeches the story Is developed In delightful conn edy vein that carries one Into tho at- mospherc ot the play and the plot is mfolded smoothly and clearly, al- though it is quite complicated enough to require three acts to develop
 Many of the situations are new and tho dcnouoment ls unexpected and quite satisfying. or course, to tcll SC long a story In the short time allowed for any one act in vaudeville many points and situations can be touched but lightly, but Mrs, Crane has neg lected no opportunity for legitimate comedy and tho Imaginable lines tumble over each other In their efforts tc amuse.
 A conl. of i've isrcquired for tho play and aon part is excellent and very vital to the comedy
 One of the chief attractions s Law rcuce Crane, the Irish Wizard, in his conception of magic. "Thc Den oi Mystery" a thoroughly deceptive and highly entertaining act The eypres. sion "your eyes will fool you out o' your senses" is Indeed apropos in rc. rerrlng to Cranes work, As palm lst he is wonderful, palmine with ap. rarent ease, eggs, coins cards etc with exquisite skill Magiciaus as 2 rule arc alike, hut there is a dstlnc uyeness and charm tn Cranes act that win givo abundant pleasure here dur ing the week He reveals two illn' slons, ono transferring a lady in a sus. pended sarrophngus to glass lined trunk and producing child of tender years where inc lads loft ono of thC most finished illusions of its liinr shown here, The comedy If Mir Cran' is of a pleasant mood, and the act rum off snapplly and lasts sufficiently Ions to be entertaining
 on Thursday afternoon, December 24, each child attending Polls will re cciye beautiful box of Poli's Christ mas cheer
 Seats now selling for all wccl,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-17
Majoront F Soldene Powell and Ed- win Ncander.
"NIr. Crewc's Cnrccr."

Woman as a writer for the dramatic stage has commanded serious consld- eration for many years Madalnc Lucette Ryley Evelyn Greenlcar Suth- erland. Lottie Blair Parker, John OH- yer Hobbs (Mrs Craise) and other American and English women have enriched the serious literature of tho stage appreclably, Theater-goers are about to realize that a new factor Is to be considered in tho realm of fem mine endeavor. and her name fig Mar ion Fairfax who only recently con- trlbuted one emphatic success to the stage in Maxine ElIiotts new play, The Chaperon," and is also the dra- matte author Of "Mr Crewe's Career" play founded on Winston Churchilt's famous novel of the same title which will be presented at tho Hyperion thoator on Monday and Tuesday evenings December 2S and 29 Com stock X Gest are the producing man. agers, and they have not only given the production magnificent setting but have provided cast of splendid excellence
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-17

this army of men amount to over sSS0, ,000 per annum. The shipments of flour every day require over 100 cars, and for feed we require over 70 cars each day. Who can deny the fact that this company in tho manu- facture of Ccrcsota and other prod ucts is not beehive of industry.
 Ceresota flour Is sold everywhere, from Maine to California in Great Britain and in Ireland, in Germany, Sweden and Norway, and Finland even the unspcakable Turk finds time
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-17

misfortune of having been arrested in a gambling house md threatened with sixty days in iall on the eve or ha wedding and tho tales he has to toll hls wife-to-be to account for the same while to those who have never seen it. 1t can be said that this ls muucstlou- ably the funniest comedy by an Amor icq author keeping tho audience in shlIeks of laughter from the time the curtain rises until it drops Laugh ter it is said, Is tho best tonic a man can take, and for that reason physI- clans prescribe performance of Hello Bill' as the best possible cure for the blues There will be mati- neec Saturday
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-17
AT LOCAL THEATERS
AT THE HYPERION,
John Drew Coming in Another Inter
 esting Role.

Most of the eighty archdukes of Pomerania are quite content to live quietly at home and let the Pomera- nian taxpayers maintain them One of them, the Archduke Sebastian was different He wanted to get ont and sec how the world looked on the other side of tho fence. So out ho got and for four years he lived on his wits and had numerous adventures Then he got tired of 1t and decided fl was time for him 10 go back and let his grandfather, the emperor, kill the fat- fed calf, and so on He was acting as waiter in a swagger London hotel when he came to thls eminently sem slhle conclusion but fate dccreed that he should have one last adventure be- fore he settled down to be respect able archduke, and 1t is that adven- turc that w Somerset Vaughan has made the subject of his most amusing comedy. Jack Straw in which John Drew has scored big hit in New York and in which he will be seen at the Hyperion on Monday evening De- ccmher 21 It is easy to imagine how nicely such a role will fit MT. Drew, and those who have seen him fin 1t say he is at hIs very best. Mir Drew has been playing at the Empire theater In New York for the last four months. and he is only leaving now because he has contracts In other cities that must be fulfilled, and because Miss Maude Adams Is booked to appear at the Elm plre in the new Barrie comedy, What Every Woman Knows" Jack Straw" is said to he an extremely amusing comedy. and 1t affords MT. Drew one of the best roles in his repertory
 There are other good characters in tho cast, too, and they are all in capa- hlc hands Prominent in the sup porting company are Miss Rose Cogh- Ian Mss Mary Roland. Miss Adelaide Prince, Miss Grace Henderson. Edgar L. Davenport Frank Goldsmith, Mario
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-17
AT THE GRAND.
Hello, BilI." Opens Three Nights
 Engngcmcnt This Evening.

On it's tenth banner season of un- impeded success Willis Maxwell Good hue's furiously funny comedy, Hello Bill. comes to tho Grand Opera house, opening tonight after nm ab- sence from this city of several years
 during which time it has been seen in every quarter of the civilized globe
 On its first eastern tour for four years
 Frank Holland has provided a splen- dld company. equal to any which has ever presented the merry shlt, and the production Is on the same generous scale which has always slgnalizcd every local engagement of the piece. Everybody who has seen Hello Rnl" remembers the overwhelmingly funny series of complications into which William Fuller fig drawn through his
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-17
FOOD VALUE or FLOUR
Every Means Known to Science in
 Making Ceresota,

Making CcreSota,
 in these modern days when evcry- hoax ls interested in food laws and diet ono of the greatest of all, human foods that has been used for hum dreds oC centuries and probably will he used for centuries to come has boon steadily and quietly keeping pro- gress with all other forms of food products,
 The manufacturer of -four tho great staple food of all nations, has hoen reduced to science, so that no only tho actual food clements contained la wheat but only the right kind of wheat is used and the balance used and sold as by-products to Do fed to cattle and other live stock
 In tho extensive mills of the North western Consolidated milling com pany, which are scrupulousIy clean from roof to cellar Is manufactured tho famous Cercsota flour which is having unprecedented sales all over the world
 This flour is used for both pastry and bread making and contains only the best of wheat that IS suitable for the highest food qualities.
 The uniformity of quality so neccs- saiy In four, and which ia so stud iously considered in the manufacture of Ceresota flour. and which has brought success to this company in it's business career of seventeen years, can always be relied upon.
 Tho wheat used In the manufacture of Cerosota flour is selected from wheat grown in tho northwestern states. It is not altogether known that flour ground from wheat grown n these sections has decided and unique advantage over the flour man uractmcd from wheat grown In other sections of tho country, inasmuch as a barrel of four made from such wheat yields as many as forty, if not more. pounds of bread. than from the same quantity of winter wheat flour very Important consideration when purchasing.
 II is needless to state that Ccrosota does not fail to bear out thls re- marbablo difference Therefore use nothing but Carcsota when making bread or pastry It will not disap- point.
 Testing of Wheat and Flour.
 Wheat like many other staple ar- tlcles. is subject Co many inspections and gradings before it finally reaches its goal The wheat while lt may be inspected and graded By tate officials as heing of a certain grade may not altogether be suitable for milling Into four and in order to overcome any trouble in this respect chemist whose solo duty it Is to sec that none but the best whcnt or wheat that will produce the hest flour ls taken Into thc mills Samples of wheat arc daily inspected tested In various ways and ground before any of t s un- loaded Into tho bins at tho mills and if for any reason the wheat is found to be deficient in such qualities as will fail to produce the finest grades Of flour it is immediately rejected.
 For great success in milling. tho miller. whosoovcr he may De, under stands That uniformity of grade Is the very life of his business. The North western Consolidated Mining company have mado their record fin precisely this line of action Year in and year out, their brands arc uniform in quality no letting down for the pnr- pose of making q start In a new loral- Icy al price cheaper than they can produce the best ilou on earth,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-17
nIcH snnooL ENrNRrNINMENr.

There will nc an entertainment at the High School auditorium to-mor row night far the members of the evening school The evening is the last one of school for thc year 1908 and as consequence the teachers wish to make jt q happy one
 Tho entertainment wil consist uf vocal and musical selections, talk on the coal fields of PcnnsYvania br Mr. Mtkc an Instructor of thc school and a concert by tho High School or- chcstra.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-17
TC--S --SSAOMSMSSNaXSsSW%zzg gSaaSsS SSSsz2Z-@T

to utter words of praise for Ceresota.
 Of the 16,3SOOOo barrels of flour manufactured fin Minneapolis last year this company produced 100000 barrels, and we hope to exceed this figure for the coming year, for Cere- sota is a prize winner all along the line.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-17
Capacity of Mills, 2s.ooo Barrels Daily

They operate eight mills all in the city of Minneapolis, with q daily ca pacity of 93,OOO barrels of flour. There are employed at the mills and elevator over $50 men, the largest number employed at any one time being 679 men and the wages for
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-17
CUCKOO CLOCKS.

We have nice lipe of these popular clocks IS well as Grandfather Clocks. Mantel Clocks. ,LA1arm Clocks, etc. Twenty per cen/dlscount on them all
 BROWN X DURHAM
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-17

but holding their grade of Ceresota mp to It's highest degree of quality and getting their reward in increased sni ing
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-21
SHIPPING NEWS OF COAST
Items of Interest to N arinerS
of fhe Pacific

PORTLAND. Or. March ao.-The willamette
river Is falling rapidly at all points and soon
Inc freshet will he of the past The current
Is stil quite swift in the hsrbor, but tow
boats are easily able 10 handle large craft tnat
have 7" BE- shifted from one dock TO another.
The Australian mail line steamer Boveric will
call al Portland about April - 10 take on
lt5u-uuu feet OF lumber part cargo for her
regular trip 10 the Antpodes from San Fran
cisco May $, The steamer George W Elder
left for San Pedro and way ports last night
ator left FOR San Francisco at 4 O'Clock this
afternoon. The steamer Hanslei shifted 10
Oceanic dock this afternoon load wheat and
will leave Couch street dock tomorrow night
more Is being repaired at Astoria. Its propeller
sifuck a snsg and bent the shaft The French
bark Jules 'Gommes and Norwegian ship Colonna
cleared today for the United Kingdom with
wheat cargoes. The jules GommeS was loaded
in three days. Although the Russian bark Al
bFn has been in port only three days II OF its
kept on the remaining Is. Nothing has
been heard OF the -four masted schooner re-
ported OF the mouth of the Columbia two days
sSo.
san PEDRO. Cal. March 2o.-Tbe schooner
Taurus. Captain Norby. from Eureka. arrived
today with $50 coo feet Of lumber. The steam
schooner Eavsih Captain Nelson. arrived to-
uaE With fJo.unp feet of lumber. The United
States collier Justine Captain Yauk complet ed
+ the work Of coalng the three cruisers Of Ad-
mlral Sebree's squadron in the outer iarlpor
last evening and departed for San Francisco.
+ ii. T. Hansen left yesterday for Grays IIarbor
10 take charge OF the new steam schooner
Shasta. launched Yesterday at Hoquiam. The
schooner ariel. Captain Spicer arrived from
Bellinghsm with 1.00Q. 600 feet 90 lumber
TACOMA. March 3D.-I'he blue tunnel steamer
AntiiOchus arrived late tonight from Liverpool
via the orient. with 1000 tons of cargo The
steamer Buekman left for Everett and Seattle
The British bark Sussex Will tow to sea tomor-
row with lumber for Europe