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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19
CHAIRMAN PRO TEN.
Powell Clayton Win Head National
Committee for the Present.

Chicago, June 1s.-The new Re
publican national committee or
genised today by the election or
Powell Clayton, of Arkansas, veteran
porary chairman, to serve until a
permanent chairman shall have been
selected. Elmer Dover was reelected
secretary and w. S. Sloane sergeant
alarms. A committee was named TO
consider the appointment of sub
committees to 20 to Cincinnati. to
confer with Secretary Taft regarding
the selection of permanent chairman
to manage his campaign.
The committee was slow In as
semblying and it was nearly 1880
O'Clock before sufficient members had
persons. mostly delegates crowded
the ante room caucusing in small
groups and discussing the result of the
convention and the probable action
of the meeting of the committee. At
ter about twenty members had en-
tered the room Charles P. Taft,
brother of the secretary appeared and
sent word by the sergeant alarms
that he wished to see Governor Her
rick.
The governor Immediately came out
and Mr. Taft conferred with him for
a short time In few minutes Henry
w. Taft was sent for. The men had
peen together but short time, when
Charles p. Taft left the building, and
boarded a car for up town.
The committee appointed the follow
ing subcommittee to wait upon Secre-
tary Taft and get his ideas concerning
the Craftsmanship of the committee:
Messrs. Clayton, Arkansas; Herrick
Ohio; Kellogg, Minnesota; Naget MIS-
souri,; Ward. New York; Borah, Idaho
and Duncan, North Carolina
This subcommittee will meet at the
Auditorium Annex this afternoon to
will probably be Ex-Governor Herrtck
their purpose being to leave Chicago
tonight to meet Secretary Taft at Gin
cinnati, tomorrow.
At least three members of this SUD-
committee are said to be in favor OF
some prominent man for chairman OF
the national committee. to conduct the
campaign other than Frank II. Hitch
cock. However, they will not express
themselves until they have talked over
the situation with Secretary Taft 1The
brother of the secretary, Charles r.
Taft, talked with Mr.. Hitchcock in re-
gard to the Craftsmanship and sue-
gested that both Mr.. Hitchcock and
Mr.. Vorys of Ohio, refrain from having
| their names presented. SO that an out
side candidate could be named. Mr..
Hitchcock replied that he had not been
a candidate for the. national chair
manship, had never taken any step In
that direction, would not be candi-
date and would do absolutely nothing
to embarrass in any way the interests
of Secretary Taft. But he stated en-
phatically he would not take a subor-
dinate position.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19

See our white china for decorat-
ing. The ]. X. Jones Paint Co.
sArex. o. as1r4i~
The entertainment. which was to
have been given by DR.. F. A. Rooster
at the Central Y M. c. A. last Satur-
poned at that time on account of gen.
eraI conditions throughout the city,
will be given tomorrow evening in
Gefnmell hall to the members OF the
association and their lady friends. Dr.
Rooster Is q magician of considerable
ability and has given a number of en-
tertainments here in the city which
have proven great successes.
Regular dinners served daily at
VineWood park cafe from IL till 2 p.
M, and from $50 till p. m. Try
one at IS cents. Mrs. e. M. Burnett.
caterer.
See our white china for decorat-
ing, The J. X. Jones Paint Co.
After good meal a smoker wants q
good cigar. To these men We suggest
Eagles new premier Silver Statue II
cent cigar. All flrst-class dealers sell
them.
FOUGHT, hardware, North Topeka,
is making flood prices. Call quick
and get bargains.
No matter how friendly you are with
YOUR neighbor, you do hate to contin-
ualIy use their telephone, don't you.
WHY not install an Independent tele-
phone now. After you have one in your
home you will wonder how you ever
got along without 1t.
The firm Of Maxwell & Co, los
West Eighth street, report the fol
lowing sales for THURSDAY, June ~;
a w Schick sold his room, modern
house at $40 West Tenth street, te
IT. c. Kurtz. The 10 room, modern
residence, at 1921 Western avenue
belonging to j. A. McCune, was solo
to O, A. Pratt, and the tract near the
Country club known as the Kurt,
tract. and belonging to H. c. Kurtz
was sold to E. J. Schick.
It will please you. The Big Tromp
cent cigar.
Sanitary, scientific, handling of mill
at the Topeka Pure Milk Co.
See our white china for decorat
ing. The J. X. Jones Paint Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19
HAD "A C0RKING TIME. +"
President Roosevelt Says He Needs No
Sympathy.

Washington, June 19.-On the eve
of his departure. for Oyster Bay for
his summer vacation, the president
was reminded that he perhaps Of all
men had fairly earned rest, to which
he replied briefly and cheerily:
do not waste any sympathy on
me- I have enjoyed every minute of
my stay here and my thanks are due
to the American people and not theirs
to me for the opportunity have had
to serve them / have had a perfectly
corkine time" he added with a char
acteristic Roosevelt smile and final
handShake.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19

Gives Up Democrat Leadership for
the Party's Good.

Eufaula, Ala. June 1s.-Announee-
ment Of the resignation Of Congress
man John Sharp Williams from the
minority leadership Of the house has
been made by Congressman H. D
Clayton.
Mr.. Williams in a letter to Mr.
CLAYTON, declares that his retirement
is actuated solely by the belief. that
IL is best for the party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19
Contract for Fire Extinguishers.

The state board of control let the
contract today for furnishing ninety
five fire extinguishers to five of the
state Institutions. The contract was
let to J. M. Howard of Manhattan,
who represented the American-La-
France Fire Engine company. Each
extinguisher will cost eleven dol
lars. This was the highest price ex-
tinguisher offered and the board took
it after seeking the advice of fire
chiefs. Twelve extinguishers will be
installed in the Topeka hospital, six
at the Osawatomie hospital, seventeen
at the school for the blind in Kansas
City, % at the boys school in North
Topeka and thirty-eight at the school
for girls at Beloit
Her-You promised that if I'd marry
you, you'd give me anything 1 wanted
Him-Well, what do you want?
Her-A divorce.-Cleveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19

They were about to entertain a few
friends and her husband suddenly busted
himself with the umbrellas. carrying them
upstairs. When he had taken UP the last
one she said to him. somewhat amazed
why dear. why do you hide the umbrel-
las like that? Are you afraid our friends
will steal them?''
Nc" said he; I'm afraid they viii rec
ognize Them - z
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19
WON'T TALK: BUT WRITES
Bryan Is Dissecting Republican Plat
form ut His Home.

Lincoln. Neb.. June 19.-William J.
Bryan today declined to discuss the
work of the Republican national con-
vention. He received bulletins of the
events of the morning and these were
telephoned to his library at Fair View.
This afternoon he prepared an analysis
Of the Republican platform. This he
probably will make public tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19

Hunter on Notification Committees.
Chicago, June 19.-Among the
members of the committee appointed
to notify James s. Sherman OF his
nomination for vice president are
George H. Hunter of Kansas, and Pat
rick ]. Dove of Oklahoma.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19

The switchmen's local union will give
a benefit ball at the National hotel roof
garden on the evening of Friday, June
49, Tickets one dollar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19

Don't your heart ache fer the pore
hero an heroine. Hiram?
"oh. dunno. Marthy. They allus come
out right an sassy in the end Sometimes
villain an the villainess. Louisville
Courier-Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19

The body of Dwight L. Brewer who
was drowned near Missoula, Montana,
arrived in Topeka last night and the
funeral was held this afternoon at two
o'clock. Interment following in the
Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral Of B. G. Williams, jr.,
who died at his home, 1919 Quincy
street, Thursday, was held from the
family home this morning at 10 O'Clock.
Interment in Richie cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19

The funeral OF the late w. N. Ham
ilton will be held Sunday afternoon
from the Second Presbyterian church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19

rs 1t true that heat ascends .''
"Oh, yes; that u why 90 many hot
headed men get cold feet"-Tonkers
Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19

always be hopeful and honest
you bet I'll need to be.
seWhat?"
Hopeful II an honest"
American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19
TOO LATE TO classify.

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WANTED-Cylinder press feeder. Kan
sas Farmer. 66 jackson st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-19
LOCAL MENTION.

See our white china for decorat-
ing. The J. K Jones Paint Co
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24
Rev. M'Curdy Elected.

The Brindle Sunday school class
No. IA of the First Baptist church
held largely attended meeting on
Thursday evening In the lecture room,
President ). Frank Thompson presid-
ing.
The resignation of Prof. George Nv.
Brlndle az teacher of the class Twas ac-
cepted and committee was appointed
to draft resolutions of regret at his ac-
ton, and expressing the high appre-
citation the class entertained for his de-
voted services as a teacher.
Prof. Brirdle was com PEELED to re-
sign on account of his public school
work engrossing all his time through
the week. Rev. w. ID, McCurdy was
elected as his successor. The class num-
bers about fifty men.
The following officers of the class
were elected for year:
Presidcnt-George w. Brindle.
Vice President. Frank Thomp-
son.
Recording Secretary Baker Davis.
Corresponding Secretary FL. l..
Shaull.
Treasurer-John +. Shaull.
AS happy finale to the meeting
Mr.. Thompson, the retiring president
of the class served deIectable refresh
ments IN the room back of the lecture
room The oran sion was aIfopether n
very enjoyable one
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24

Mr. Wellington G.. Jones, of Harris
burg, secretary of the Cumberland
Valley Volunteer Firemen's Associa-
ton, has officially notified the fire
companies here that the annual con-
vention Of the ASSOCIATION VIII be held
in Martipsburg, Wednesday, May 20,
1908. Each fire company in the assoc
citation is entitled TO one delegate. II
will be a one-day convention.
Secretary Jones says: 'Vrhe financial
depression has made a big demonstra-
ton impossible, but there will be
something doing of interest to volun-
teer firemen."
Among the numerous matters of
business transacted at the convention
viii be the election o. president
and secretary OF the association and to
select the place for the convention in
1909.
The president Of the ASSOCIATE n now
is Mr.. A. Lincola Shaffer, of Cham
bersburg. Mr.. John "A. Rowe, of the
Always There Hook and Ladder Co.
of Waynesboro, is a candidate for the
office and stands good chance of be-
ing elected He is popular fireman
and prominent in the affairs of the as
ISOLATION.
1t is altogether likely that Carlisle
will get the convention next year. The
town will then celebrate its centennial
and one of the features will be big
hremen's demonstration. The fremen
Of Carlisle have already asked for the
convention next year and the chances
are that they will get it without oppo-
sition.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24
shansies Burned

A fire broke out in shanty at the
first quarry Of the Standard Lime, land
Stone company just south Of town and
occupied by colored laborers at the
quarry, on Monday morning while the
occupants were away at work with the
exception of some children who were
left at home.
The flames spread rapidly 10 an adj
jacent shack and to a small chapel
where the coIored people had been
holding divine services for the past
several years aud the whole were soon
consumed by the fire together with
nearly all the comforts. Ryneal No. /
responded 10 the alarm but the build
ings were about consumed before the
wagon got them. The loss is estimated
at about 800.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24

So dead game were twenty-five
players when poker club was raided
last evening that they songht security
Ia Baskets and coffin boxes. Others
hid in an attic, and when rounded up,
all dust and cobwebs, they were .
sorry sight.
Norwalk is a mora place. Gambling
ID taoooed. That poker club existed
under the gnise OF the Nsrwalk Social
Club was never suspected, but that 10
what the State police, Prosecuting At
torney Leo Davis, aud the local police
found when they swooped down upon
the place at midnight.
Two dozen men were around the
tables, but two jumped thirty feet from
a window into pile Of ashes and es-
capped. Others broke through wooden
paftitlQffto T.. b. Cayanaugh's UNDER
tssziag place and hid IN the coilius.
John III. Blake, the proprietor, was
fined 500 and sent to Jail for six
months this morning The others were
lined $25 or $50 each and all paid up
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24

A travelling man, going through
Southern Kansas the other day, said
he was riding ia the smoking car on
an express train reading hiA paper
when man rushed Ia from the car be-
hind the smoker evidently In great pg-
itation and said: Has anybody In the
car any wbiskey? A woman III the ear
behind has tainted. !" Instantly dozens
Of TASKS we're produced. The man who
had asked for 1t picked out the largest
one, drew lbe cork and put the bottle
10 his lips. With long, satisfied sigh
he handed the flask back and remark
ed: That did me lot Of good; need
ei II, for 1t always makes rae feel 80
queer TO see woman faint
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24

The military company for Martins
burg, seems 10 be an assured fact. The
required number, so, have been enrolled
and the roll has been sent to the adj
jutant general Of the state. We un-
derstand that Attorney Wade q. Kill
mer, who used to be an officer in the
cadet corps while he was at the State
University, will be Captain and Mr..
George T.. Weaver, who has had con-
siderable experience IN military afisirs,
will be First Lieutenant.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24

The supreme objection to gambling
In all Its forms, whether In sport or in
speculative business, is that il works
harm and loss to society. Az soon as
any practice or conduct is found to be
socially hurtful II thereby becomes
wrong, whatever men may have
thought of 1t before. Does not all
morality rise TO consciousness through
the fact Of social advantage or injury?
Now the long and costly experience Of
mankind bears uniform testimony
against gambling till ut last the YER
diet Of civilization has beeom as near
ly unanimous as human judgment csQ
be that IT Is an intolerable nuisance. 1t
10 dangerous or unsociai form Of ex-
citement 1t hurts character, demon
allies Industry, breeds quarrels, tempts
men TO self destruction, and it
wefks special injustice to women and
children. We may not know precisely
why morphine prays upon the nervous
system and has to be labelled "poison-
ous.p The fact Ii the main considcra-
tion. SO with the stimulus or exaita-
tion Of gambling. Grant that | pre-
fess myself willing to pay for my fun.
The fun is degrading, like the prize
hight or bear batting
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24
Entertained'cr Class.

The graduating class OF the city high
school and few friends OF the hostess
were entertained Monday evening by
Miss Virginia Cushwa at the home OF
her sister, Mrs. w. +. Hnffheins, cor
ner OF Maple avenue and Martin street.
Music, games and contests consti-
tuted the diversions of the evening.
Refreshments were served during the
evening. The dining room decorat iens
were of purple aud white, with Easter
flowers. A very pleasant evening was
spent by all present.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24

The republicans Of Martinsburg held
their primary cor veatIons on Monday
night IN the various wards aud nomi-
mated a poor, weakly ticket for ,oun-
cilmen.
The candidates ars:
First Ward, William Al. McQuilkea
Second Ward, III. r. Thorn
Third Ward, J. ID. Matthews
Fourth Ward, &. III Alderton
Fiflh Ward, Edward Brsndenbnrg.
10 the Msyorality Convention the
following delegates were selected.
George +. Evans, r. A. Hobbs, G. J.
Thomas, John Shnull, Max Won schIe-
seH Dr. =, Gray, &. Il. Gerling, An-
thony staubly, sr., Wv. r. Mnllis,
+ H. Graichen, William Ettinger,
William Palmer, NJ. II. Sherron, John
Smith, Edward Kearns, William Cage,
William Wilson, w. r. silcr, Harry
shaber, ]. II. Matthews. J. ID. Me-
Cune, John A. WHEN. w. III. Thomas,
Wilbur l'hurston, John Walters,
Charles Davidson,.J McSherry, cham
bers, IL. T. ssaver, A. Il. Martin, G. G.
Cutler, J Earl Rodrick, III A. Snyderl
Ernest householder, Frank Martin,
Shirley Shaull, Elmer EntIef, u. III.
Piper, Edward Matthews, q. w. A.
Wolfes, w. X. Kline, John Gregory,
ST., J. II. Powell, Clarence Grcgoay,
James Rouark, Henry Wilmington,
Martin Brennan, Newton Gregory,
A. I, Russler and John GrozInger, Ar.
Executive Committee.
William Baker, George Anderson,
Edward Bowers, Leonard Linthleum,
John II. Oliver, Max Won schlegeil, e..
IA. Thomas, w. X. Hofrhcins, f. Al.
Hobbs, John l.. Bateman, J.. II. Lyeth.
q. q. Cutler, Elmer Entler, Al. J.. shy
der, !. Earl Rodrick, Charles David
son, John A. Wilen, w. n. Thomas,
II. 7. Gaver, John ID. McCune, w. ri.
Kline, M. H. Haws, John GTozinger,
sr., Al. i. Russler and J.. w. Mathers.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24
Republican Convention

The republican Congress sional Con
vention for the second district was
held on last Wednesday at the town of
Elkins.
George G. Sturgiss was renominated
for congress, the convention, entirely
run by oificeholders, endorsed Taft
with enthusiasm, which means that
they want more fodder.
The district delegates to the Nation
al convention selected are K. Nj. Grant,
of MorgaDtown and Richard Ran !.
dolph Mcmahon, a renegade demo-
crat, of Washington.
w. Ill. Crawford, of Martinsburg, un-
til a few years ago Tammany cemo-
etat, was chosen an elector for the dis
trict,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24

Hon. George /. Neal,of Huntin gtoD,
was in town on "Wednesday looking
after the candidacy Of Hon. Lewis
Bennett for the democratic nomination
for Governor. Like most Of Mr.. Ben
nett's friends, Mr.. Neal is confident OF
Benefits success.
Mr.. Neal will be put forward by his
friends In the southwestern section Of
the state as'one of the four delegates at
large to the Denver convention and
we hope he may be successful. He IL a
true blue democrat and Jealous advo
cate of Bryan.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24

Tacoma, Wash, April 23.-Milton
town four miles from Tacoma, has
put a tax of IS per annum upon all
bachelors living in that place. The
town boasts of large number of sim
gle men and members Of the city coun-
ell argued that if they get. these bache.
Tors to bring in wives it will nearly
double the population. Many of the
single men declare they will retaliate
by changing their residence to other
parts.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24
NUN BIER ~


0tficial returns from Wisconsin,
show that the Taft ticket OF delegates
IN that State was defeated by more
than 10000 in primaries, which, 1t Ia
held by the La Toilette men, does not
tead TO prove the popularity Of the
Roosevelt candidate with the masses
of the party. This contest Is deemed
Of special significance, as il was the
only instance where the Issue was
drawn sharply between Taft and au-
other candidate In any State primaries.
On the other hand, Bryan IL especially
strong in Wisconsin, 80 fear { losing
that state we're Taft aud Bryan the
nominees II entertained.
Danger signals also are displayed
by Republican leaders In the Congress
Campaign Committee, based on the
threatened loss OF the House Of Repre-
sentativcs should Taft be the nsminee
At the head Of the Republican ticket.
The coIored voters, ii appears, cannot
he induced to support Taft, and In
States like Ohio, Indiana, illinois,,
Maryland, aud West Virginia this de-
lection Is alarming.
Ohio has two districts where the
scalored vote Il larger than the major
ity received by the present Congress
members; Illinois has three similar
districts, while in Indiana four Re-
publican Representatives owe their
Congress seats to the support Of coiored
voters. Jesse Overstreet, for Instance,
has twice thenumpar Of colorcd voters
in his district as he received majority.
Two Iowa districts become doubtfuI on
the oolored voters detection, and three
In Kentucky. In Missouri ono dis
trict has large eoiored vote, while
In Maryland the colorcd voters cut
number the Republican whites BY
thousands.
Three Republican Representatives
from West Virginia could not be elset-
cd save for the support Of the coioreA
voters, while even In New Jersey two
districts return Republican members
ty majority less than The colored
vote there.
Herbert Parsons himself, right III
the center Of New York, could never
get To Congress from his district with
cut the cordial sapport Of the colored
voters Of The West Side The sitnAtlen
viewed from the attitude Or the colored
voters, IL giving Congress much com
ccrn.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24

III has been announced That two and
perhaps more Of the saIoon-keepers Of
Winchester, where they VIII have to
close businesson May !, have decided
to come to Martinsburg and open IN
for business Mr.. Mayhem, we hear haa
rented the Miller building opposite the
market house where he expects To in
stall saloon and Mr.. Savage il
also hunting room. These men doubt-
less expect TO do a big jug business
with their old customers In Wine hes
ter.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24

A COMMITTEES of the Jr., Order United
American Mechanics put up u. S.
flag Friday afternoon at the Cambridge
school house, about four miles south
east of town.
Attorney Wilbur H. Thomas made
an appropriate address, and the school,
Miss Kate Sencindiver, teacher, rem
dered an interesting program.
The committee Consisted of G. n.
Gregory, w. II. Thomas, II. E.Gregory
and G. H.lThomas.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24

The store of w. f. Butts at Cherry
Run was broken open and robbed on
last Friday night. This was the second
time the store was robbed in less than
two weeks. The owner has lost more
than $500 worth Of goods. No one
staid in the store and the owner lives
about two miles from his store.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24

Mr.. John G. Ellis, Of HedgesviIls, on
last Saturday sold line driving horse
to McHenry Brothers, of Hagerstown
for $3.50. On the same day Mr.. Henry
Kastle sold a horse to the same par
es for 500.