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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06

amounting to $4,000, from which
remissions were allowed of s57.S93.
leaving a balance of forfeitures for
nonperformance aggregating $S82.2Ol.
In the period from January / to
January %. of the present year, the
deductions amounted to $157,3O6.
emitting $11,55S, leaving a balance Of
net penalties aggregating s245,749,
which shows an average proportion
ately higher than for last wear
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
DEATH OF NJ. e. ROARK. 4

A Prominent Junction City Attorney
Passes Away in Kansas City.
Junction City, Feb. en-. E. Roark
of this city, died Wednesday in ST. JOS
epf1 hospital in Kansas City. Mr.. Roark
was one of the best known attorneys
of central Kansas. He was a graduate
of the law department of the Kansas
State university in 1897. He was
member of the law firm of Roark &
Roark of this city and was the United
state commissioner of this place. He
was Al years old and was a prominent
Mason as we'll as an Elk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
EASY FOR THE INDIANS.
Haskell Defeats the Aggies at Basket:
ball by so to 10 Score.

Manhattan. Kan. Feb. s.-rhe
Haskell Indians walked all over the
Aggie team in a basketball game last
night, the final score being Haskell 80,
Aggies 10. The farmers did we'll in
the first half, holding the score to IL
to 10. but in the second half the In
dams simply walked away with them
The line up: Aggies-Forwards. Fer
ris and Raynes; center, Randell;
guards, Baird and Blair. Citizen ana
Myers relieved Haynes and Baird in
the second half The Indian line up
was: Forwards-Crotzer and Gillen-
worth; center. Means; guards. Darrell
and Dubois.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
TWO NOTED SPEAKERS.

Lindsborg Messiah to Have Governor
Johnston and E. w. Howe.
Lindsborg. Feb 6.-President Pihlblad
of Bethany college will leave the latter
part of this week or the first part Of
next week for Minnesota in an effort to
obtain Governor Johnson as a speaker
during the coming Messiah.
Another attraction for the coming
Messiah that has been already secured
is Ed W. Howe of the Atchison Globe.
The dates for this years Messiah are
April IL to 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
Percy winsted Nearly Well.

Percy O. Winsted. the Topeka man
who asked to have a want advertise
ment inserted in the State Journal for
medical attendance is still at Christ
hospital though it is expected that he
will he able to return home within two
weeks. He is simply doing fine and
we think that there is no question but
he will recover. He is able to retain
food on his stomach" said DR.. Otto
Kiene house surgeon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
Trapped a Big Gas Well.

Pleasanton, Kan, Feb. 6-The gas well
on Mart Aliens farm, two miles north
west of town, has been completed. The
drill penetrated 38 feet of gas and sand
and the flow is equal to that found In
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
A MILLION IN PENALTIES.
Paid by Railroads During 1907 for
Late Trains.

The railroads of the country have
been penalized in sum aggregating
over s1.000.000 since January 1, 1907,
for failure to arrive and depart on
schedule time with the mails. This
information is given in a special re-
port to the senate from the resolution
of Senator Clay of Georgia.
A statement is submitted showing
that for the year 1907 penalties werc
imposed in the way of deductions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
THE GRIP EPIDEMIC
Disease Is Of Short Duration and
When Free From Complications
Is Rarely Fatal.

scented after a while. They helped me
so quickly that 1 was soon able to get
up, and I gained rapidly in strength
until 1 was able to do my work. It
seemed like a miracle to all of my
friends, who were surprised at my
speedy recovery"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
WILL SOON HAVE THE CASH.
For the First Time in Years Kansas
City, Kan, Will Have Some Money.

1H''A1'' " M 1H''So NoH1A0 1'AO1ho5'
Kansas City, Kan, Feb. 6-After
March 1, Kansas City expects to be on
a cash basis. A bill was passed at the
recent special session of the Iegisla-
ture allowing this city to refund it's
present Indebtedness, which amounts to
about 100000 This will be done this
month. The city will then have about
$4,000 in cash to pay it employees. It
will be the first time in several years
that the city has paid in cash.
The scrip issued for February is ra-
ted at face value and it will be taken
by many of those who cash it at face
value. In the past a discount has been
demanded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
THAT VOTING MACHINE DEAL.
Sedgxick County Voters Want Grand
Jury to Get Busy.

Cheney, Kan, Feb. 6.-An effort has
started here quietly to petition the dis
trict Judge for a grand jury to investi-
gate the voting machine deal. The best
citizens of this town and township con-
denim the action Of the commissioners
as wantonly wastefu1 and they want
the $50, 900 deal probed to the bottom
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06

ulty at another table, the alumni at
another, the laws at another, the medics
at another and so on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06

Death of H. L. Schnatterly.
Kinsley, Kan, Feb. 6.-H. L. Schnat-
terly, n years old, and who has lived
at Kins1ey since 1877, died here Wed
nesday. He formerly lived at Bethany,
Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06

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Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11
HOBBS
IS in The CITY

Mr.. B. T. Hobbs, president of the
Press association, which
is to convene in Hattiesburg on May
10, is in the city, and expects to
confer with Second Vice President F..
R. Birdsall and Mr.. G. F. Larson, Sec
rotary of the Commercial club, in re-
gard to the plans for holding this
meeting.
1t is expected that the meeting in
Hattiesburg this year will be one
of the most important that the asso.
citation has held for several years
The editors will be shown a great
many courtesies while in this city
and everything possible will be done
to make their stay pleasant. Hat
tiesburg knows how to entertain and
will not miss the opportunity of max.
ing favorable impression on the
visiting moulders of public opinion.
President Hobbs is one of the best
known editors of the state and his
paper, the Brookhaven Leader, is one
of the cleanest and ablest edited pa
pers in the country.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11
WOULD HAVE SHOT HIM.


Quaint Story Of Marshal Souit and
Louis Philippe.
In the reign Of Louis Philippe Victor
Hugo was a frequent land welcome
guest at the Tuileries. Here is one Of
his anecdotes Of the time as told in
Victor Hueo's memoirs:
"a few days ago the king said to
Marshal Soult In the presence of 9TH
ers. Marshal. do you remember the
siege of CadizY
Rather, sire, should think SO.
swore enough before that cursed Cadiz.
invested fireplace and was forced to
go away as had come
Marshal. while you were before it
l was inside It,
al know, SIRE.
'"'The cortes and the British 3. fish caEiiaet
offered me q &c command of the Span
tssh army
az remember. SIRE
"'The offer was grave one. hest
tated long. Bear arms against France?
For my family 1t Is possible. but
against my country! l was greatly
perplexed. At this juncture you asked
me through trustworthy person for a
secret interview in a little house stu
ated on the Cortadura. between the
city and your camp. Do you remember
the fact, NJ. MarshalT
Perfectly, sir. The day was fixed
and the interview arranged
"'Andf did not turn upT
""That is So
"sDo you know whyT
al never knew
"T will tell you. AS was prepar-
ing to meet you the commander of the
English squadron, apprised Of the mat
ter Il know not how, dropped upon me
brusquely and warned me that ! was
about to fall into trap; that. Cadi2
being impregnable, they. despaired OF
selling me, but that at Cortadura
would be arrested by you; that the EN-
peror wished to make the Due dor
, leans second volume Of the DUE
, d'Enghein, and that you would hav'
me shot instantly. There, really add
ed the king. with smile. your hant
on your conscience. were you going t
: shoot me?'
: "The marshal remained silent for
, moment, then replied: No, sire.
: wanted to compromise you The sui
, ject of the conversation was changed
A few minutes later the marshal too
+, leave of the king, and the king. as b
watched him go. said. with smile, t
the person who had heard the CONVEX
y sation: Compromise! Compromise
n Today it is called compromise. In n
s atty he would have shot mes
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11
PETAL NEWS.

Petal, Miss, April love are
having continued pretty, warm farm
ing weather and great progress is
being made, but no melons are ripe
yet.
Well the health of our community
is much better than it has been.
Last Friday hight a very interest
ing entertainment was given at Mr..
w. w. Wright's and a very large
crowd attended.
Miss Evie Williams's school closed
last Fridaya nd she returned home
Tuesday near Meridian. Miss Will
liams taught a creditable school and
we were the recipients of continue
enjoyment while at her hands.
We had a very interesting Sunday
school at Green's Creek last Sunday
Last Saturda your Formers Uniol
met and discussed building a gin ant
warehouse. A final decision will b.
made next meeting. The union ha
got to ordering most of their article
as they get them much cheaper.
Good deal of measles in our neigh
borhood, Mr.. Slator Massey has ha
pretty good case. a,
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11
MSS SPENCER MAKES BOND.

jackson, April 10.-Miss Eunise
Spencer. the young lady miliner from
Columbia, Marion county, Who was
placed in jail here last week charged
with the murder>oof Charles Wesley,
was adwlttM to bail yesterday in the
sum- ~ $1,000, She states she will
not return to Columbia till time for
trial and that she will not tarry in
Jackson, where she has two younger
sisters. It'll ~
Miss Spencer claims the killing Of
Wesley was purely accidental and
that the reports, sent out to the eff
feet that two men were playing cards
and fighting for favor in her eyes
are wholly false both men being mar
ried and at her home to see her broth
err.
The bond was made at Columbia
and brought here by sherif Rawls.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11
FASHION vAeAmEs.

The Latest Muf-Buttsrfiy Bows Of
Leather New Wrinkle.
The latest muff is made Of chiffon,
very fiat, and over It are thrown, like
rug, several mink, sable, ermine or
chinchilia skins with heads, paws and
tails or one foxskin with paws, head
and tail.
Butterfly bows have been worn ever
since stiff collars returned to popular
favor, but an entirely new wrinkle Is
the butterfly bow Of brown leather or
kid The great adfantage of the sin
novation lies I'm the fact that it does
not wilt
Hats and .Mgs.ss match in many of
the smartest costumes, the har~belng
covered entirely with the fur or trim
med with 1t.
This seven gored plated skirt fin
ished In round length has an undel
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11
THE BIRTHDAY OF
gen. VIM. BOOTH
HEAD OF SALVATION ARMY
REACHES HIS 18TH YEAR.
Exercises in Celebration Of Event
Held. In London and More Than
$4,000 Persons Took Part-Memor-
able Career Of Great Man.

London, April 10<-General Booth,
foundep and head of the Salvation
Army, was 70 years old today. The
event was celebrated in this city
with exercises in which $4,000 or
more members of the army took
part. The general is beginning to
feel the weight of his years and his
followers in other lands have been
given to understand that in all prob.
ability he will never be able to visit
them again.
Born in Nottingham, April 10, 1929
the Rev. William Booth was in the
early years of his career a minister
of the Methodist New Connection. In
1861 he left the church to become an
evangelist in the squalid quarters Of
London's East End. In 1865 he start
ed "The Christian Mission" to which
he gave the name of "The- Salvation
Army in 1878. How this organize
ton, under his personal supervision
has spread to every quarter of tn
world, is a matter, of history. Genera
Booth has been indefatigahle in hi
work. He has given his personal al
tention to every detail and has Wis
tied the many branches of the OF
ganization in every part of tn
world. The future of the organiza
ton, when the hand that has so Ion
held 1t together is relaxed by death
cannot be foretold with any degree @
certainty. 1t is said, however, tina
General Booth has been CAREFUL
putting the affairs of the army I
. shape, and that when he passe
away papers will be found givin
minute directions for the futur
conduct Of the vast organization
His successor as head of the arm
will not be known until the scale
package he has prepared is opene
; after his death.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11

Travelling Sergeant Simpson Of
the state penitentiary management,
was in the city last night with
bunch of convicts that he had been
gathering up. He left on the evening
northbound Gulf & Ship Island train
to take the men to the state farms.
Sergeant Simpson came in yester-
day morning from Gulfport, bringing
two convicts, all that we're left after
the escape that was recently made.
He left these two prisoners here
while he went out to New Augusta
for some more.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11
SIR HENRY GROWING
WEAKER AS HOURS EA@

49,.
London, April 1O.-The condition.
of former Premier Sir Henry Camp
bell Bannerhan has undergone a
serious change during the past "a
hours and is now the cause Of the
gravest anxiety.
The bulletin issued t0Iay says that
Sir Henry passed restful night. but
his weakness has become increased
Only yesterday, 1t was pointed out,
his physicians permitted him to sit
UP in bed and read the newspapers,
but those knowing the real state OF
Sir Henry's health confess that this
fact gave them no hope, as the pa
tents vitality is gradually lowering
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11
JUDGE PRITcHARD GETS
MYSTERIOUS LETTER.

Asheville, N. c., April 1O.-When.
seen tonight and questioned regard
ing the report that Chief Justice
Fuller had consulted with him in
hearing<the application for writ of
supersedeas in the South Carolina
dispensary case, United States Judge
Pritchard declined to discuss the
matter, further than to say that he
had received communication for
Justice Fuller. and had replied: The
nature of this communication, Judge
Pritchard refused to divulge.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11

A pattern of this seven gored plated
skirt Is cut in six. sizes-from % to 81
waist measure. Send 10Ncents to this Of
nee, giving number (350D. and It viii be
promptly forwarded to you by mail.
box plait at the center back. This de-
sign is simple and SO easily made that
the amateur dressmaker need have no
hesitancy in attempting It. The plaits
are stitched considerably below the
waist line and from there down press
ed into place. This must be done when
making the skirt before the correct
length at the bottom can be ascertain
ed. For. tub materials, such as duck,
cannon cloth, ETC.. this model IL par
ticularly desirable. as 1t win not sag
when Numbered.
JUDO OHoLLET.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11
1eNEFII SALE
BEGINS, :. TODAY 1

The sale Ct u ! 49, !,
which ths I<inss Dadehters are To-
participate, begins this morning and
besides the attractive bargains the
store offers, great many people
will spend their money with the store
in order to help the ladies in their
noble work. The organization is to
receive per cent. of the gross sales
and If their commissions reach SIS,
Mr.. Coplon has offered to add $25 to
the amount. This is a splendid OPP
portunity to help the ladies and at
the same time take advantage of the
low prices that have been made for
the sale.
) Other sales for the benefit OF
churches and organizations will be
announced later.
| The sale that begins today con
!, tinues through next week.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11
OWEN SPEAKS.
Associated Press.

Bridgeport, Conn, April 10.-Many
distinguished guests attended the an
nual banquet of the board of trade
It the Algonquin club tonight. The
chief guest was Senator Robert l..
Owen, whose address was greeted
with great applause.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11

Sometimes the Actors Turn the Tables
on the lntsrruptsrs.
Some amusing Instances Of the wit
and humor Of the gallery and pit
patrons of the drama are printed In the
English Illustrated Magazine. On one
of the first nights Of the opera Of "Cy-
mon" at Drury Lane dissatisfied crit
ic when Mr.. Vernon began the last air
in the fourth act. Torn from me, torn
from mel Which way did they take
herr" Immediately sang in the exact
time of the air. to the establishment OF
the audience. ''whg. toward Long Acre.
toward Long AcreI''
Vernon was for a moment stunned;
but. recovering himself. he sang In re-
jolnder: 'Ho. no! Did they so7 Then,
I'll overtake herl I'll soon oyertake
herr and brecipitateIy ran of amid
the plaueits of the whole house
In Sancho Panza," comedy ~
thr acts. by Dufreni, the duke says
beginning Of the third act, Il be
gin to get tired OF SANCHEZ" 80 do L.
said wag IN the pit, taking his hal
and walking out. This sealed the fate
of the piece.
When John Reeve was playing BON
bastes at Bristol upon being stabbed
by Artixommps he denied the fairness
Of the thrust and. appealing to the pit
said. at is NOT fair. sir, Is III" A bald
headed gentleman who probably tool
| the whole representation to be seriou
| and to whom Reeve directed his glanc'
replied. Really, sir. 4 cannot say. 70
don't fence.
Barry Sullivan. the Irish tragedian
was playing in "Richard Ill" som
years ago at Shrewsbury When b
came to the line, "A horseI A horse
Eiy Kingdom for 4 horse! some one !
the pit called out, "wouldn't a donke
suit you. NE. eullIvanY Yes" =
sponded the tragedlan, ts1rning qnicl
" on the fnteffupter: rpIease com
i Mrs. g. 4. singleton and Maste
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11
BRANCH FEDERATION.

Mr.. Edward R. Wright, general
organizer for the American Fedora
ton Of Labor, is in the city and will
endeavor to effect branch of the
organization in Hattiesburg.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11
sLooDHovNDs RECEIVED.

Two bloodhounds, received from a
kennel in Indiana, were received yes
terday by Sheriff Magruder and
Horace Culpeppers = ~
each about one year oid and cost $500
guaranteed to give satisfaction or
money refunded.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11

TODAY, SATURDAY THE LAST
DAY OF {. c. NEELLY's SALE.
COME, BUY AND BE. HAPPY.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11

1o:3o TONIGHT is THE END OF
e. C. NEELLY's SALE. EXTRA
SPECIALS ALL DAY IN EVERY DE-
PARTMENT.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11

TODAY, SATURDAY THE LAST
DAY or E. c. NEELLYs SALE,
COME, BUY AND pc HAPPY.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-11

Mrs. G. 7. Singleton and Master
Todd are visiting IN qandsi the guests
Of Mrs: b. 4 Parker.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-02

A farewell party was given at
Fort Stevens on Thursday evening
by Lieutenant and Mrs. Willis in hon
or Of Lieutenant and Mrs. Kerfoot,
who left yesterday for New York,
where the Lieutenant has been as
signed to duty. A number of AS
torians we're present and enjoyed the
Hvish hospitality Of the host and
hostess, and to Speed the parting
guests" who will be greatly missed
by their many friends.
%**#*
A yachting party was given on
Tuesday evening by the crew Of the
Winged o." The party went down
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-02

Mrs, George w, Sanborn and Mrs,
Frank H. Sanborn were hostess on
Friday afternoon at the home OF the
former for charming five hundred
party. The decorations for this oc-
casion were beautiful and artistic, the
parlors in pink and white with sweet
peas and in the dining room, pink
roses. About 40 guests were present
and spent delightful afternoon,
High cards were held by Mrs. G. w.
Roberts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-02

The ladies Of the Birthday Club of
the Presbyterian Church, viii give a
picnic in Alderbrook Tuesday, Aug
ust II. The frs, president and or.
ganizer of the club, Mrs, Pyle, who
is spending the summer at Seaside,
will be the guest Of honor at this
picnic.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-02
Chronic Diarrhoea Relieved.

Mr. Edward +. Henry. with the
United States Express Co, Chicago
writes:
"Our General Superintendent, Mr.
Quick, handed me a bottle Of Cham
berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy some time ago 10 cheek an
attack OF the old chronic diarrhoea
| have used il since that time and
cured many on our trains who have
been sick. am an old soldier who
served with Rutherford b, Hayes and
William Mckinley four years in the
23rd Ohio Regiment, and have no all
ment except chronic diarrhoea.
which this remedy stops at once For
sale by Frank Hart and leading drug
gists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-02
Diarrhoea Cured.

my father has for years been
troubled with diarrhoea, and tried ev-
cry means possible to effect cure,
without avail writes John II. Zir-
klc of Phlippi W. Va. He saw
chamberlain's Cholic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy advertised in the
Philippi Republican and decided to
try it. The result is one bottle cur
ed him and he has not suffered with
the disease for eighteen months. Be
fore taking this remedy he was a con.
stant sufferer. He is now sound and
well, and although sixty years old,
can do as much work as a young man
Sold by Frank Hart and leading
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-02
Shc @VccR IN
aoto1tc, Society

the river as far as Flayel, returning
before dark, having had jolly time.
Those present were the Misses Hat
tic, May and Nellie Utzinger, May
belle Young. Jcnette Peterson, Kate
Wood, Carrie Short, Hanna Heitan-
en- and Messrs. Cammel, Austedt,
Carlson, Olsen and Graham.
4*##%
About 80 young people were de-
entertained on Wednesday
evening by Mr.. Alchder Karinen at
his home on Bond street Cards and
dancing were engaged in until late
hour.
Mrs Nellie Blue,i and daughter Of
Denver are in the city the guests OF
Mrs. A. A. Douglas
The "Merry Widow" Club gave an
theatre and supper party
on Monday evening last.
4AkH
Miss Margaret Higgins entertained
the members OF the Thursday Club
afternoon at her home on
Eighth street,
AAAA1
Miss Hattie Utzinger returned last
Sunday from three weeks visit in
Vancouver, y. G., with Mrs. Prescott
Ogilyie. nee Miss Caroline Young
####~
Mrs. Nelson Troyer and son Mer-
wyn left yesterday on the Rose City
Tor San Francisco to visit with Mrs
rroyer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs, Bell
mer.