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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20

was called upon for few extemporan-
eous remarks, after which the banquet
adjourned 1t was declared by all those
who attended to be the most successful
banquet ever given by the club.
The members and guests who were
present at the banquet last night: For
mer Senator and Mrs. George P. More
house of Council Grove, DR.. and Mrs.
II. w. Roby, DR.. Charles NJ. Sheldon,
DR.. and Mrs S. S. Estey, Col. James M.
ingalls,, Mrs. A. Coolidge of Smith Gen.
ter, Mrs. J. r. Burrow, S. r. Kutz, Miss
Florence KimbaIl, G. F. Kimball, Mr.
and Mrs. Homer Hoch, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. w. Horne, Rev. and Mrs. John d.
Knox, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Smythe, Miss
Marion Gilkerson DR.. Mary Kleint, j.
G. StonebacIl, Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Bailey, Miss Elizabeth N. Barr, ]. H.
Morehouse, Nowata, Okla, Howard E.
Everett. Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ Forbes.
Miss Grace Mason WEIGH, Miss Florence
WEIGH, Mr.. and Mrs. John s. Dawson,
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Dougherty, DR..
Ida c. Barnes, Miss Gertrude E. Barnes,
DR.. and Mrs. t. w. Peers, Albert Grit
fin, Miss Carrie Griffin, Mr. and Mrs.
L. L. Goodwin, Mr.. and Mrs. r. H.
Morehouse, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Stew
art, Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Grow, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. A. GODDARD, Mrs. E. E. Ames
and Prof. W. l.. Burdick.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20
FOR A 1RACKMAN's HOME.
Five Hundred Acres to Be Purchased
Near Fort Scott.

Fort Scott, Kan, Feb. 20.-At
headquarters of the National Railway
Trackmen it is announced that plans
are we'll under way for the establish
ment of an Industrial home for track
men. Five hundred acres will be pur-
chased near Fort Scott, part of it will
be used for coal mining and industries
using natural resources of land and
the balance for fcrop farming. Work
will be afforded here for trackmen
when they are out Of regular work
and worn out trackmen will be given
permanent homes. A strong novel by
VIM. r. Lighton, which has about
completed serial publications will
soon issue in book form and the pro-
ceeds be devoted to the home funds.
It's title is ION Life's Main Line" It
is expected to prove for railroad
workers what Sinclair's Jungle" is
to packing house employees.
Lighton is the author of several
books. western staff man for the Bos-
ton Transcript, and former editorial
writer on the Omaha World-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20

tasa motor sled, on the other hand. can
be utilized on fresh fallen, deep snow,
as well as on rising grades. The pro-
pulsion of the sled is accomplished by
a paddle wheel driven by motor
which is placed under the rear part of
the sled, as shown in the accompanying
illustration.
The main parts of the wheel are,
first, a cylinder b. which is attached
ond, paddles c, which are attached to
the surface of the cylinder. These, two
parts cooperate in motion in such a
manner that the cylinder constantly
presses the snow and thereby increases
the resistance that the paddles find
when they come in contact with the
snow. When the sled is to be used on
ice surfaces, segment gears with sharp
points are provided upon the ends of
the paddles. In order to adjust the
paddle wheel to different depths Of
snow, the hand lever is used.
To prevent the breaking of the pad
dies on uneven groundsthe axle of the
paddle wheel is placed on springs on
both sides. The sled is steered by the
hand lever f, which moves the paddle
wheel along its axle. The sled is stop
ped by the lever 6, which operates the
late the speed.
With sufficiently powerful motor
and broad enough runners the motor
sled can ascend steep grades. 1t is
claimed that it is the only motor sled
yet constructed that can be operated on
any snow or ice surface and that can
be used on rising grades. An average
speed of 80 l1ilometers Q8.64 miles) can
be maintained by this motor sled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20
RATS MUST GO.
The Only Way to Eradicate Bubonic
Plague in Frisco.

San Francisco. Feb. 2o.-In an in
terview on local sanitary conditions
last night DR.. Rupert Blue, govern
ment expert in bubonic plague exter-
mination, said:
'1rhe expert disease exterminators
assigned to duty in San Francisco feel
it their duty not to alarm the people
of San Francisco or of the country,
but for the benefit Of this city, and
the country generally, a campaign of
education and sanitation is compul-
sorry.
''There have been two human
cases of bubonic plague in San Fran
cisco in the last 48 days. The danger
is not over by any means. We find
that of the rats exterm1nated during
the last two weeks one and three
tenths percent are infected. The in
lection among the rats can only be
obnterated by annihilating the rats
themselves.
ct am pleased to state that with
assistance of the citizens health COM
nittee and the local health board the
federal service has increased the rat
catch during the past two weeks very
ateria1Iy."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20
TIE
General Demand

of the Well-Informed of the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; a laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to, be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits Of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one of many reasons w'ny
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Uniformed
To get its beneficial effects always buv
the genuine manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20
Committee Appointed to Escort
Him to Topeka.
Special Train Will Come From
Kansas City.
PLACE FOR SHOP MEN,
Frank Thomas Secures 400
Tickets in Balcony.
Program and Menu Have Both
Been Arranged.

The committee in charge of the Kan
sas Democratic club banquet to be held
in the Auditorium Saturday evening
has announced the special committee
which will escort William J. Bryan to
Topeka. The committee follows:
j. D. Waters, Bonner Springs.
w. W. Gordon, Rosedale.
w. H. Martin, Kansas City, Kan.
E. I. Love- Paola.
J. H. Gosgrove, Olathe.
Harry Mills, Osawatomie.
j. T. Little, Olathe
The Democrats of Kansas City, Kan,
and the counties surrounding it have
arranged for a special train over the
Union Pacific which will leave Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20
COURSE IN FARMING.
Only College Graduates Will Be Ad-
mitted to It.

Chicago. Feb. 20.-The University of
Chicago proposes to establish. a three
years course in agriculture. to meet
the demand for educated farmers in
the middle west. The new department
will be termed the "Agricultural Guild
of the University of Chicago" and will
be under the direction Of Prof. William
Hill. -----.--.--.--.
So strict are the entrance require
instruction in Greek, Latin, calculus.
astronomy, higrer English, advanced
political economy, sociology. and lit
tie French or German can enter the
new courses. All must be college
graduates.
Ten wealthy men. owning farms
within short range of Chicago, have
offered the use of their property to
the university to develop some ad-
vanced agriculturists.
The practical work of the students
will be divided into two classes. field
and laboratory work and campus
work. yst
Regular tuition fees of $40 for a
three months term will be charged
the students, In return, the university
will pay the students during the first
year SIS a month for their work, $40
a month for the second year, and $25
a month for the third year. AT the
conclusion of their course a sum of
5000 will be given to each of those
who satisfy the instructors. u.s.
The university plans to have the
guild in working order by the mid
die of March.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20

SUCCESSFUL.
Is the Way MIR. Cooper Expresses
His Visit to Topeka.
New Preparations Seem to Ac-
complain All Claimed
for Them.
-e s-as HsS g.
Many Persons Tell of Receiving
Great Benefit.
OBJECT TO PUBLICITY.
Majority of People Do Not Like
to Have Names in Paper.

It is being demonstrated every day
that these new preparations which Mr..
Cooper is introducing in Topeka are
accomplishing the great results claimed
for them. 49,
Hundreds of persons have come to his
headquarters, Stansfields drug store,
632 Kansas avenue, to thank him for
what the. remedies have already done
for them, while many others are coming
first trial.
Among those who expressed their
thanks to Mr.. Cooper was young man
who had been deaf for about two years.
He said:
For two years have been a sufferer
from catarrhal deafness and catarrh.
have been gradually growing more
deaf until lately 1T was almost impossi-
BILE for me to hear anything. I tried a
great many remedies but could not Sc
cure any relief.
"One day went to see Mr.. Cooper
and find out If his preparations would
help me. Mr.. Cooper advised me to try
the remedies and taking his word for
it, I purchased his preparations and
commenced to use them according to
directions.
This took place about one week ago.
and I am here today to tell Mr.. Cooper
that have improved a great deal, that
can hear much better and my catarrh
trouble is leaving me.
81 am still taking the medicine and
improving each day, in fact I feel bet
ter this moment than I have for some
time.
Mr. Cooper certainly has q wonder
full medicine and for one can say that
it has done more than claimed for it In
my case"
This is the kind Of evidence Mr..
Cooper is hearing daily and bears out
his statement that many people would
be benefited by using his remedy be-
fore he left this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20

Items for the East Topeka column may
De telephoned to Ind. phone ell
Mrs. Edna Brown Of 113 North
Chandler street is improving after a
weeks Illness.
Mr.. Rollo Stockwen of 305 Lake
street who has been suffering with a
severe cold for the past few days is
reported some better today.
Mr.. Roger Williams of 1904 East
Sixth street who has been in the
Santa Fe hospital for the past few
weeks, with an attack of rheumatism,
is still unable to be out
Mrs Gertrude Stout, 40 Madison
street, spent the day yesterday with
her mother, Mrs. r. B. Gathers.
Mrs. John Collins of Lecompton
came today to visit her mother. Mrs
N. Montgomery Of 200 Branner
street.
Little Vivian and Ralph Bail of AS
Lawrence street is improving after
several weeks Illness. -
Mrs. Roger Williams and family
have moved from 1904 East Sixth
street to their new home on Branner
street.
Mrs. P. S. withers of Branner
street who has been very sick for the
past few weeks is still unable to be
out
Mr.. and Mrs. Wolf have moved
from 210 Branner street to their
property on Kline street Mr.. and
Mrs Blair have occupied the house
at 21o Branner.
Mr.. James Mullin OF German ave-
nue. is unable to be at work on ac-
count Of illness.
Mr.. B. F. Mitchell of 3o2 Kline
street returned to work thds morning
after being off on account Of an in
jured hand
Miss Lula M. Powell will return to
her home in Carbondale the latter
part of the week after spending the
past four months here attending COLI
lege. sfs -.
Miss Jennett Carney of Scranton
spent yesterday afternoon the guest
Of Mrs. B. F. Mitchell of 500 Kline
street while on her way to Lawrence
where she will make her future home.
The following girls gave a line
party at the Novelty yesterday after
noon: Miss Lydia Elliott, Miss Nina
Cody, Miss Lula Ellis, Miss Ethel
linn, Miss Grace Bailor, Miss Hazel
Shelton, Miss Mabel Mosely, Miss
Clara Croydon and Miss Matilda
Erickson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20
LATIMER IS DEAD.
Junior Senator From South Carolina
Succumbs to Operation.

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Asbury
@. Latimer, of South Carolina. died at
hospital at 9:15 a. m. today
pital since Sunday last when he under
was discovered that the bowels had be-
come twisted and his condition was
found to be such that surgeons held out
however, and his progress was salts
he steadily became worse.
The members of the senator's family
were with him when he died
Asbury Churchwell Latimer was
born July 81, 1851, near Lowndes-
Vile, Abbeville county, S. G.; was
brought up on his fathers farm
spent much of his life in active parti-
cipation in agricultural pursuits; was
educated in the common schools then
existing; took an active part in the
memorable campaign of 1876; re-
moved to. Bolton, ~ Anderson county,
his present home, in 1880; devoted
his energies to his farm; was elected
county chairman of the Democratic
party of his county in 1890 and re-
elected in 1892; was urged to make
the race for lieutenant governor of his
state in 1890, but declined; was
elected to the Fifty-third, Fifty
fourth, F'ifty-fifth, Fifty-sixth, and
Fifty-seventh Congresses; was elected
to the United States senate by 17,700
majority over j. G. Evans, to succeed
John L. McLaurin, and took his seat
March 4, 1903.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20
KANSAS TO BE THERE.
VIII Have Representatives at Roose-
welt Convention in May.

Kansas will have at least one and
probably four representatives at the
convention called by President Roose-
for conserving the natural resources
of the country. Governor Hoch has
received an invitation from the presi-
dent to attend this convention in
Washington May IS to Is, and he is
planning to attend. The governor was
also requested to appoint three other
Kansans to accompany him. The
governor. has not named the other
commissioners but he is planning to
invite men who are especially inter-
ested in this problem and who will be
most likely to attend the convention.
The call for this convention is one
of the matters which the president
has talked a great deal about and it
was definitely decided upon during
the conferences which the president
had with the governors during his
trip down the Mississippi last fall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20
The humping on Place.

Consumption had me in its grasp and
had almost reached the jumping on
n,ace when I was advised to try DR..
Rine.s New Discovery, and want to say
Fight now It saved my life. Improvement
began with the first bottle, and after TAX
ms one dozen bottles I was a well and
happy man again. says George Moore of
Grimesland, n. C. As a remedy for coughs
and colds and healer of weak. sore lungs
and for preventing pneumonia New Dis
coyery Is supreme. SOC and $1.00 at all
druggists. Trial bottle free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20
Cruiser Squadron at Frisco.

San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 20.-The
armored cruisers e-rWest Virginia.
Maryland. Tennessee and Washington
arrived here this morning fronc
Magda1ena bay The cruisers Colo
RADIO and Pennsylvania which accom-
panied them up the coast did not en-
ter the harbor but proceeded north
ward to the Bremerton navy yard
The four big vessels are anchored
near the battleship Nebraska.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20
A Convenient Train.

For Topeka people who desire a full
business day in Kansas City is the
Union Pacific No. 102 which leaves
Topeka every day at 7:05 a. m, ar
irving in Kansas City at $50 a. m.
You can get breakfast in the diner on
this train and dinner on No. 101 which
leaves Kansas City at p. m. reach
ing Topeka at 7:35 y. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20
Gen. wood to Go to Europe.

ManiIa Feb. 2O.-Major General
Leonard Wood in command OF the
military division of the Philippines is
about to leave for Europe on a six
months leave of absence. Major
General John F. Weston will assume
command of the division during his
absence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20
Neiehborhood Fayorite.

Mrs e. D. Charles Of Harbor. Maine,
speaking of Electric Bftters, says: TT is
a neighborhood fayorite here with u.s." It
deserves to be favorite everywhere. 1t
gives quick relief in dyspepsia, liver COM
DIaint. kidney arrangement, ma!Eutrition,
nervousness, weakness and general debil-
ity Its action on the blood as thorough
purifier makes it especially useful a
spring medicine. This grand Alternative
tonic is sold under guarantee by all drug
gists &c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20
Ia. Anpele.. CaIifornia.

Every day at 1850 noon Pullman
tourist sleeping car leaves Topeka for
Los Angeles, Cal, without change via
the Union Pacific r. r. This car
stays in Salt. Lake City through one
Daylight hours Of one day, giving the
tourist an opportunity to visit the
many points Of interest in the city by
the great inland sea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20

his plan the stage and the tables on it
The occasion is assuming the nature of
a social affair and the admission of
ladies will bring out some handsome
gQWnS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20
TT WORKS IN SNOW.
Motor Sled Invented by an Austrian
Beats Them All.

Vienna, Feb. 20.-An Austrian in
ventor named Rantasa has invented a
motor sled which is claimed to be su-
perior to other sleds of this kind.
Hitherto it has been possible to use
motor sleds on level ground over we'll
packed snow or ice surfaces. The Ran
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20
Portland. Oregon.

Every night at 1885 a Pullman tour
list sleeping car leaves Topeka via the
Union Pacific r. R.. which goes
through to Portland. Oregon. without
change. There is no better way to
reach all of the great Pacific north
west.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20

A good safe investment, Kansas mu-
nicipaI bonds, not subject to taxation.
For sale by the Prudential Trust COM
panY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20

Father, can not tell a lie'-that
February 81, 5 to o'clock, at the
First English Lutheran church. Fifth
and Harrison, will be the best ever,
for 25 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-20

housew ork ~
links Is wrong; my wife helps me-
Houston Post
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Attention. lincoln Post.

The members are requested to meet
at the hall tomorrow at 1870 sharp to
attend the funeral of our late comrade.
George Downing.
G. 3. STRAUSS, p. G.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-22

The comments of the state
papers seem to indicate that the
republicans of the state can have
the choice of an educator or q
politician on the republican bal.
lot for state superintendent of
public instruction. When Mr.
Ustrud announced himself as q
candidate for this important of.
fee not a line was given to what
be proposed to do for the schools
he was so taken up with telling
what he proposed to do to Sena-
tor Klttredee. His opponent,
Mr.. Ramer, had the good sense
to make his announcement touch
upon the subject Of the schools
Of the state, something in which
both stalwarts and insurgents
are interested. If you want q
narrow, hidebound politician to
superintend the educational in
terests o. the state for the next
two years, then Mr.. Ustrud
should be your choice, but if you
want these interests to be in the
hands Of q man who is first and
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-22

Much has been said the past
two weeks concerning the rec
ord of Coe L. Crawford, who
seeks to break into the United
States senate upon the plea of
reform, but the more the facts
come to light with reference to
MI. Crawford the more appar.
ent it becomes that the state Of
South Dakota would commit an
irreparable blunder by substl-
tuting Crawford for a man of the
standing and character OF Sena-
ator Kittredge.
The latest development from
official Offices in respect to Mr..
Crawford concerns Crawford's
land transactions in Walworth
county and the question of state
taxes as affecting farm lands
and railroads.
Much has been said by the
apologists of the Crawford ad-
ministration regarding the great
increase in the taxation of rail-
roads, but nothing whatever has
been said by these same apollo
gists with respect to the great
increase in the taxes of farm
lands.
In q supplement which the
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-22

The attention of Governor
Crawford q short time ago was
called to the fact that forty miles
of the Northwestern rail way be.
tween Pierre and Rapid City
was not taxed. The governor
attempted an explanation by
stating that he was not aware
that the road was completed at
the time the assessment was
made. The newspapers of the
locality however had been pub
fishing the time table on this
part of the road for some time,
and an important celebration of
it's completion was made by the
railroad officials. It's a strange
coincidence that where the gov.
ernor's knowledge or memory is
at fault, in nearly all of these
matters the Northwestern road,
for which corporation the COVER
nor was formerly = paid attorney
and lobbyist, is always the bene-
ficiary.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-22

If you believe that the inter
est on the money Of the state
should go into the pocket of the
man who happens to be state
treasurer, you will vote for Mr..
Cassill for that Office at the
primary next month, If you
believe that the state rather
than the individual should have
the benefit of this you will vote
for George G. Johnson. That
Mr.. Cassill endeavored to "beat
the devil around the bush" by
taking a salary as "vice-presi-
dent of the bank in which the
money was deposited in lieu of
interest, does not alter the case.
II anything it makes the indict.
ment stronger as showing that
the treasurer has been doing by
indirect means what he was
ashamed or afraid to do directly.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-22
THE COMING

ONLY q short time will elapse
before the voters of Grant
county will cast the votes which
will place in nomination the can
didates for county offices and as
sist in the nomination OF state
and congressional candidates.
We have sufficient confidence in
the intelligence of the voters OF
the county to believe that they
will look to the fitness Of the can
dldates for the several positions
to which they aspire. 1t will be
remembered that by voters
two years ago the stalwarts of
this county advocated and
worked for the nomination OF
all first term candidates, but the
insurgents established the pre-.
cedent that a first termer had no
more right to consideration than
any other candidate. But we
have several insurgent county
officers who by their vote two
years ago voted against every
first term candidate, butnow are
making the plea that they are
entitled to nomination because
they have held only one term.
If the first term proposition was
not good two years ago with the
insurgents they have no right to
claim any benefits by it now.
Why would it not be just and
| proper under the tutorage OF the
Insurgents for the stalwarts to
"play ball right down the line
as was ordered by the iusurgent
boss two years ago. VI course
the insurgents will say that
there were some first term can.
didates nominated two years
ago by insurgent votes. We ad-
NIT it, out it was not from the
fact that they were first term
candidates but that they got
some votes from their home
towns which were insurgent be
cause they were residents of the
township, as in the case of clerk
of courts and sheriff. So from
an insurgent standpoint there is
no virtue in the first term idea