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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
Senator PhiIander c. Knox, Appointed
Secretary of State in Taft's Cabinet.

1t is believed here that Senator Knox
will not resign from the senate until
some time after January 20, on which
date the legislature will meet in joint
session to select q senator for the term
beginning March 4. Senator BoieS
Penrose is a candidate for reelection
and as he has opposition, it is the de-
sire of Senator Penrose's friends that
Senator Knox keep his seat for the
present in order not to compl1Cate the
political situation with regard 10 Sena-
tor Penrose'S candidacy. Senator
Penro8es is opposed by John O. Sheats,
state treasurer, who is identified with
the reform element of the Republican
party. Senator PenroSe'S friends ex-
press confidence that the senator will
be reelected.
The Republican caucus will be held
on January 4. Senator Knox's term
expires March 4 1911, and his sue
cessor will be elected to serve out the
unexpired term. Mr.. Knox was ap-
poin- ed senator in 1904 by Governor
Pennypacker to fill the unexpired
term Of Senator Quay. Mr.. Knox was
then attorney general of the United
States He was elected for the full
term of six years in 1905.
Many Candidates.
Pittsburg. Pa. Dec. 19.-The ac-
ceptance by Senator Knox of the
portfolio of secretary of state, has
precipitated an interesting battle be-
tween ambitious Republicans of this
vicinity and has stirred into action
1t is pointed out that while a majority
of the legislators elected last Novem-
her were pledged to support Senator
Penrose for reelection, the prob
ability of Mr.. Knox leaving the senate
was not dreamed of, and that there
fore the members are free to exercise
their own wills in choosing his sue
cessor.
The men already mentioned for the
senatorship are George T. Oliver,
owner of the Gazette-Times and
Chronicle-TeIegra William Flynn,
former state senator and political
leaders of Allegheny county; H. c.
Frick, Congressman Burke and Dali
zeU. George F. Huff, supreme court
justice, John P. EIkin, and Josiah V.
Thompson. millionaire banker of
Uniontown.
Announcement of their candidacy
for the United States senate to sue
ceed Senator Knox is hourly expected
by Pennsylvanians in Washington
John F. DalzeH. and Representative
James Francis Burke, both of Pitts
burg.
Mr.. DalzeIl has served 90 years in
congress and by reason of his ability
and long service, is one of the ruling
powers in the house. He is said to
possess the confidence of the business
world of the Pittsburg region and will
have strong following
Representative Burke now serving
his second term in congress. has had
a brilliant career. In the last cam
paign he was sent out by the Re-
publican national committee. He also
managed the campaign of Senator
Knox for the presidency and specula-
tion is heard as to whether Senator
Knox will throw this young congress-
man any of his support
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
SEN. KNOX ACCEPTS.
Likes Job as senator but Cabinet Can
Is Public Duty.

Washington, Dec. 19.-Senator p.
c. Knox, who will be secretary of state
in President Taft's cabinet. discussed
his selection with the Associated Press
as follows:
at is true, as. Mr.. Taft has announc-
ed" ne said, that I have accepted his
invitation to enter his cabinet as sec
retary of state, had the offer under
consideration for some time, and have
been persuaded by those with hom I
have consulted, in and out of the state
of Pennsylvania, that it is my clear
duty to accept. I will leave the senate
with great regret as I have enjoyed
its duties and associations and with
even greater reluctance I will lay
dG IN the commission of the people
OF Sennsylvania who have so splen-
didig supported me by their approval
OF my public service
Wien asked whether he would
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
Lively Scramble for Seat OF New
Cabinet Member.
MANY Prominent Politicians
Make Announcements.
FRICK WOULD TAKE 1T
millionaire Steel Magnate a
Strong Candidate.
DalzeII and Burke Expected to
Get in Race.

Philadelphia. Dec. 19.-Early indi-
cations point to scramble among
well known Republicans to succeed
United States Senator Philander G.
Knox. who has accepted the offer of
President-elect Taft to become secre-
tary of state. Following a custom in
Pennsylvania, which gives both the
east and west representation in the
senate, Mr.. Knox's successor will come
from the western part of the state. At
least half dozen candidates have
been mentioned over night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19

yer of the State Temperance Union,
Who Was Today Appointed First
Assistant Attorney General.
AS attorney for the State Temperance
union Mr.. Marshall made an enviable
reputation in the enforcement of the
prohibitory law. He is regarded as one
of the most capable lawyers in the state
and his selection for this important
place was made on account of his fa-
miEarity with this portion of the work
in the attorney generals office.
Mr.. Marshall was considered one of
the most prominent lawyers in the
southeastern part of the state when he
lived in Elk county and would undoubt-
edly have been the Republican noni-
nee for judge of the Thirteenth judicial
district had he not moved to Winfield.
Attorney General Jackson is especi-
ally pleased over securing the services
of Mr. Marshall and said: THE appoint
ment of Mr.. Marshall as my assistant
was made on account of his high char
acter as an officer of the State Tenn
perance union and the excellency of
his work since he has held that posi-
ton.
'I regard him as one of the broadest
and most capable lawyers in the state
and his services as assistant attorney
general will be of great value to the
office and to the state.'
Second Assistant Attorney General
Shukers preferred to remain in his
present position which made it neces-
sary for Attorney General Jackson to
look elsewhere for an assistant.
Speaking further of the appointment
of Mr.. Marshall, the attorney general
paid a tribute to the effectiveness of the
cooperation of the State Temperance
union with his office in the enforcement
of the prohibitory law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
PIITsBURG FIRM BANKRUPT.
Weisser-Low Department store Forced
to the Wall.

Pittsburg, Pa. Dec. 19.-An invol-
untary petition in bankruptcy against
the Weisser-Low company, operating a
large department store in this city, has
been filed in the United States court
and Thomas H. Sheppard has been
appointed receiver. His bond was
placed at 100000. The proceedings
were brought by H. B. Clafiin COM
pany, Taft Weller company and H. l..
Judd company, all of New York city
The receiver has been given authority
to continue the business until after the
holiday season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
OH, THE PITY OF 1T!
As the Pupils Wave FareweIIs the
Teacher Steps in Front of a Train.

Chicago, Dec. 19-whiIe a bevy of her
school children, whom she had just dis
missed, for the Christmas vacation waved
loving farewellS to Miss Mabel CrandaIl,
a teacher at Meyers Road, the young wo-
man stepped in front of an express train
on an electric line and was instantly
killed.
One arm held a bundle of Christmas
gifts made by her charges. The other
was upraised in a gesture of affection to
the little group and a laughing admoni-
tion to them to ''be good,' was on her
lips the struck her. The happy
farewell was never finished and the young
woman died without cry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
A FLOCK OF 5000 GULLs.
SUoop Down on New York Bay Fight.
ing for Morse1s of Fish Cleaners.

New York, Dec. 19,-Following a
fishing boat on board of which hun
dreds of fish were being cleaned, a
flock of gulls estimated at 5000 birds
clouded the sky off the Battery late
yesterday. The gulls struggled and
fought in the water for choice morsels
of food until the bay had the appear
ance of being covered with weird ami
mated whitecaDs. Fishermen and
landsmen alike paused TO watch the
spectacle and old timers said the flock
was the largest ever seen in the har-
bOr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
Attorney General Jackson APP
points His First Assistant
In Place of John Dawson Who
Had Resigned.
rs AN ABLE LAWYER
Head of the State Temperance
Unions Legal Department.
Jackson Pays High Tribute to
New Assistant.

Attorney General Fred S. Jackson to-
day announced the appointment of John
Marshall, of Winfield. attorney for the
State Temperance union, as his assist
ant to succeed John Dawson, who had
resigned to accept the private secre-
taryship to Governor-elect w. R.
Stubbs. The appointment has been ex-
pected for several days though there
was no intimation that Mr.. Marshall
would be the man selected for the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
OLDEST METHODIST.
Mrs. NJ. f. Farrell Celebrating Her
1O5th Birthday.

New York, Dec. 19-Mrs. Mary E. Far
rell who is said to be the oldest member
of the Methodist church in the United
States celebrated her 105th birthday to-
day at her home at Midland Park N j..
The aged woman retains all her faculties
and is in good health, although she suf-
fers considerably from rheumatism. Three
sons and three daughters. the eldest of
whom is 81, are alive out of a family of
ten to see their mother five years past
the century mark. The mother has lived
all her life in New Jersey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
MRS. BYRL GREER DEAD.
Was Struck by Ex-ComptroIIer Ridge
Tvs Motor Car.

Kansas City, Dec. 19.-As the result
of being run down by the motor car of
William B. Ridgely. former comptroller
of the currency. and until recently pres
ident of the National Bank of Com
MERGE Mrs. ByrI Greer died today. Mrs.
Greer was struck by Mr.. Ridgely's ma
chine on November 19. Mr.. Ridgeiy was
not in the motor car at the time of the
accident. Mrs. Greer recently entered
suit against the former comptroller for
s25. 600 damages owing to her injuries.
Mr.. fRidgely set up the claim that al
though the machine belonged to him it
was, at the time of the accident being
run by a chauffeur and was without
passengers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
CALLED BY THE DEAD.
Miss Barney Leaves in a Note This
Explanation of Her Suicide.

New York. Dec. 19-I.eaving a note say
ing that she had been called by her dead
mother, Miss Louise Barney of East
Rutherford, N. J., committed suicide by
inhaling illuminating gas last night. Her
body was found by her father lying across
a bed.
The note which the young woman left
said that while visiting the grave of her
mother on Sunday last she heard the call
to come to her. Resolving to die, she or
dered a white gown which was delivered
yesterday. 1t was her request that she be
buried dressed in the garment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
NO MORE TESTIMONY.
Will Be Permitted in Custer Pro-
ceedings Says Hadley.

Jefferson City, Mo, Dec. 19.=At-
torney General Hadley announced to-
day that he had notified the attorneys
for the International Harvester COM
pany that the state will hear no furth-
err testimony in the custer suit
brought on the ground that it exists in
violation of the antitrust laws of Mis-
souri,.
Arguments will soon begin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
RUFF SENTENCE POSTPONED.
Former Frisco Boss VIII Know Fate
Next Thursday.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 19.-The
passing of sentence on Abraham Ruef,
convicted of the bribery of a super
visor to vote for a trolley franchise
for the United railway was postponed
by Judge Lawlor today until Thurs
day, December "a. The attorneys for
the defense made a strong, but un-
successful fight to secure a continu-
ance until January 2, of next year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
Express Rates.

The rates of Wells Fargo & Com
pany Express are generally as low as
by mail, and in many cases less than
mail rates. Wells Fargo & Co. will
give you a receipt and pay you for
your package if they lose it. Send
your holiday packages by Wells Fargo
& Co. Express. office 621 Kansas Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
TAFT PLAYING GOLF.
Had No Engagements With Politicians
Today

Augusta, Ga, Dec. 19.-President-
elect Taft was in a happy mood to-
day as he went to the golf links to
try conclusions with his son Robert
Mr. Taft has no engagements with
statesmen or politicians and he said
today that he had made no recent an
nouncement regarding the calling of
an extra session of congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
WONDERFUL WINTER WEATHER
Warmer Today and Fine Sunday Is
Promised.

Another beautiful Sunday is prom
ised for Topeka tomorrow. The
weather man says the pleasant con-
ditions today will be amplified by to-
morrow. Today has been very
pleasant day. The skies have been
clear. the mercury normal and the
wind very light. The winds velocity
today has been 1 2 miles an hour from
the northwest. The following are the
tempera tureS for todav.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
MUST PAY ALIMoNY.
Divorced Wife Can Seize Property to
Enforce Payment.

st. Louis, Mo, Dec. ia decision
that a divorced woman may seize her
former husbands earnings and prop
erty to enforce the payment of ali
mony, even though he has married
again, was handed down by the st.
Louis court of appeals today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
SYL DIXON IS DEAD.
Famous kansas Advertiser Victim
of Indigestion.

Wichita. Kan, Dec. 19.-SyI Dixon,
famous in Kansas for advertising g
trains he took from this state into the
east, died in this city early today. He
was 81 years of age. Death followed
a year of illness. caused by indiges-
ton The body will probably be taken
tO Helena Okla
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19

Weather Indications
Chicago, Dec. 19.-Forecast for Kansas:
Fair tonight and Sunday.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-05-28

hsrt the guior. hat tht application
must hr made many Kisses sad npbed
tlsafpuehis Grease epois. II course
wiii coue GOT win an apgllra,lon 81
good soaps water has this wash must
l,e sell taken Cd nj caoc, aa soap De.
stross the gloss finish Mhea such q
staia i well dried rpb the sTsot with
toe Hnsccsl Oh mixture given above 10
fore waxing
Waxing a soft or stained door y n
particular piece Of WORK thst depends
much fer success upon ihc auiekacss
with which il Is done The wax should
he melted "a a warm baih and fan
nea cloth used 10 put X on The APP
pllcation should he ruhhcd Ia, q little
az time, and worked rapidly and
hard 70 get Il spread evenly over the
surface before hardening o. absorption
bcglns. Polish again with a dry fan
mel. The whole door should he gone
over IL sections. rubbing with the
grain OF the wood !, will be well g
finish at the door, SO that one may
leave the room without walking
through Il and leaving tracks A soft
door stained should not be stepped on
for twenty-four hours,
A wax finished foor should never
he washed. the cleaning consisting of
busting FIRST and when necessary WHIP
Ing with flannel cloth wrung In tur.
pentine. Waxing should be done i'm.
mediately afterward. one part OF the
floor may be waxed without doing all
by polishing the spot. afierward rub.
hing, especially at the edges, until the
color goes into that already there.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-05-28
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
Three Good Farms and a Store for
Sale.

A go acre farm, good house and
barns, large sugar orchard, soft water,
will keep 20 cows and team. Timber
enough TO pay for place. Ia miles
from East Dorset, Vermont. Churches,
schools and railroad. on good road, X.
II. D., for ~, 800. Would make a nice
summer home,
An 80 acre farm, good house and
barns and good size orchard, will keep
COWS. On good road * miles from
Manchester Depot, Vermont, u mile
10 school, X. +, d., for 900. A good
summer home for little money.
a 4acre farm, good house and barns.
so maple trees. Will keep 4 cows and
horse. q milo from Manchester village
and T., miles from Manchester Depot,
r. +. D., for 800. This is a SPLEEN
did little place on good road
A good modern store, two stories,
suitable for both store and dwelling,
Excellent place for restaurant or other
uses. Situated in the heart OF Man
chester Centre, Vermont. Price $1,000.
The best aud cheapest IN town.
The buildings on either OF these
places would cost more to build today
than ask for the whole premises.
Write me for full description. Photo
graphs sent il requested. ! am not
connected with any other agency and
personally attend TO all my business
and can give you more and better
value for your money than others do
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-05-28
ao,. On Weiob ths BABY,

Use the basket In which baby's toll
let articles are kept, supposing 1t Is ay-
erage size. Buy five yards OF webbing
AN extra heavy tape. Cut two strips
each sixty-four inches long. Pass one
under the basket diagonally and fasten
securely at corners. DO same with
other strip, fastening at opposite cor
ners. Join the ends over the top. This
leaves ample space to slip baby under
In one end Of the remaining piece OF
tape sew a loop large enough TO pass
one prong over the chandelier. On the
other end sew the ring Of your ordinary
hook scales at such height that when
the loops on the basket are hooked into
the scales the basket viii skip the bed
or table by six inches. Place a pillow
and set OF clothing In basket and weigh.
Place the baby in and after weighing
him subtract the weight Of basket and
clothing and you have baby's exact
weight
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-05-28
TREATMENT OF WOOD FLOORS
How to Clean and Wax Them Prop
sriy.

A common fault among maids In
cleaning coors OF either soft or hard
wood is tn wetting larger portion q,
time than can be dried with cloth
.efore II soaks into the wood In the
latter case II VIII be sireaked and new
err take the same polish afterward that
one viii when dried by hand.
In cleaning there should always be
three cloths lone for washing. the sec
end for drying and the third for the
ilnal going over. for the second rapidly
becomes damp. Afterwsrd the coDdi.
ton Of the wood viii be much improy-
cd for the nnal work II wiped with
kerosene. but the least possible quaint
u of The Oh should lie used, says wo-
mans Life. This Is not Itself polish,
but Is 70 prepare the wood for the
sllins
A aoor should never lie waved with.
out arst busting and removing any
spots. II the wood Is faded In pisces
rubbing with a preparation Of seven
onnces Of boiled linseed oil aud one
ounce Of alcohol VIII help TO bring
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-05-28

TOW W ncHONahS 81 S'N
Last seasons waists were made
much narrower In the shoulders than
this years, and the sleeves simply
we're immense. If you have a waist
which has sleeves made of the same
material ms your waist and which are
too large, 1t probably also has yoke
of some shape of net. Maybe your
waist, especially IL 1t is Of silk or satin,
Is worn under the arms IL you have a
few pieces of velvet or silk you can
make your waist as good as new and
in a pretty, up to date style Rip the
sleeves out and cut the armhole from
two to four inches larger, or enough
larger so that all the worn part Is cut
away. Cut the neck round, If it was
V shaped or square, and finish 1t with
n half inch wide band of velvet or silk
and sew a band Of the same material
into the large armhole This band
should be two or two and half Inches
wide. Make belt of the same ma.
terial. II the old waist blouses too
much It should be let down an inch or
so. This will give you a pretty. mod
ern oyerblouse, which may be worn
over lingerie, net or lace blouses.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-05-28
How 70 Slip House Plants.

To slip house plants, ill dish with
sand. Cut slips away from any kind
Of house plants, taking care the slip II
made from young green shoot and
the cut is made slantlDg. Keep sand
wet all the time. Place In n sunny win
dow. They viii begin to show little
roots IN from two 10 three weeks. Aft
err roots are formed put In small pots
and shift into larger pots as they need
IL. Water each day. To enrich plants
water with solution OF 40 grains Of
glue IN about two gallons Of water.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-05-28
yerifiealion OF Savings Bank De,
rOsli Books.

The month 81 May 1905. having been
designated by the Bank Commissioner
for the examination and veriheaiIon q
Savings Deposit Books, pursuant 10
the provisions Of Vermont siatutes,
Section iGs7, all deposiiors in The Mar
BE Savings Bank. Rutland, VI, are
requested 10 bring o. send by mail their
books for this purpose during The pre-
sent month. Books senl 10y mail viii
be promptly returned after they have
been verified and The Interest credited.
adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-05-28
FISH WARDEN MAY SEARCH BIAS
KET.
Refusal 10 Exhibit Catch Sufficient
Eylaenec That Fisherman IS ylo-
laung SIX Inch Law

soans eonsFuversy having arisen over
tie right Il fsh aud game w&rdcas 10
search The baskets u fishermen Cor
shofi troat au opinion has been obtain
ed from Aliarnsy 0cnernl g. &. fiiis,
In Ibis opinion NE right q sArlcns 10
inspect ,he baskets u fishermen AID TO
arrest Ishesmen who refuse 10 dis
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-05-28
Tn. waite Pin. In Vermont.

The best kind of tree for general for
est planting in Vermont Is the white
pine. Other conlfers worthy Of trial
are Scotch pine, red pine, Norway
spruce. European larch. The locust ],
o. promise as q grower Of posts
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-05-28
How 10 Amuss Children.

When children become restless on q
rainy dag good way TO keep them
amused is 10 give them On old tomato
basket, some white cloth and thread.
They can make little RATS. canoes and
boats out Of the basket using the
cloth for sails. and with the use OF the
baihtub viii keep themselves busy the
rest Of the day.