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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13

How many there are who live as IF
mere sne were no obligations to God what
ever. IN snort, they live as if there
were no God. and yet they are ali the
Mhile nying off Of the very God thew
ignore With many it Is pure Thought,
lessness, for at heart they are not
, WleRed' And yet they are ali the while
nviIs IN open violation of Gods re-
quirements. With not few ~ g.
question whether they walk at all with
Goa; To walk with one means orfii-
narily kindly fellowship and friend
snip. conversation, but there are
God, either in private or pnhiin dsvoa
ton, and are not found walking in his
ways. Watch the great multitude and
md how many there are who are tray-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13

First Christian church. Charles A
Finch, pastor. Bible school 9:45 a. m.
communion and preaching II a. m; ev-
ening service, o'clock. Children's day
exercises will be given instead of the
regular church service Sunday evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
DETECTIVE BowsER.
He Becomes an Old sleuth to Run
Down Crime.

When Mr.. Bowser came home to
dinner the other evening he had a
bundle under his arm.
1t was suspicious bundle.
So Tar as Mrs. Bowser could tell 1t
might contain living child
Or the d1smembered remains of a
strong arm.
And Mr.. Bowser stood for a mo-
ment IN the hall and looked at her
keenly and suspiciously. During that
sixty seconds he seemed to read her
very thoughts. She tried to return
his look, but found herself shivering.
What have you brought home ~
she finally managed to ask.
Never you mind" he answered, as
he placed the bundle on a chair. "Af-
ter dinner I want to have a talk with
you.''
But why do you act so queer, and
why do you look at me in such a
strange way?"
1--WE will go down to dinner, Mad
am. If you have anything on your
conscience it will do well for you to
confess and throw yourself on my
mercy"
"Oh, you've got another one Of your
streaks on, have you? I thought it was
about time. I don't care a cent what
is in your old bundle
When Mr. Bowser entered the din
ing room he glanced around Suspic-
iously at the walls.
Then down at the floors and under
the table.
The look he gave the cook made
her shake and SILVER in her shoes,
and she came within an ace of drop
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13

Everlasting Punishment: Objec-
tions to the Doctrine Answered." will
be the subject of r. E. Mallory at
the Third Christian church Sunday
evening at s o'clock. Morning wor-
ship at 10:45 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
House Fat-A Vital Problem

Shall a fat woman decide during the
sweltering evenings of midsummer to sit
on the porch corseted and asphyxiated but
presentable; or shall she take Off her har-
ness and garner a little comfort at the ex-
pense of few pounds more OF house fat ?
Here ID a problem as momentus as Ham
let's ITO be or not to be-"
Hamlet ended where he began. however.
whereas fat folks can solve their hot
weather problem; they can reduce.
This does not mean hard work through
exercise or a course of ascetic dieting.
though. It does not mean one must take
a chance of running his stomach with ''se-
cret' advertised remedies" ALI one has
to do is take q teaspOonful after meals
and at bedtime of the following simple,
harmless mixture: n OF. Marmola. " or
Fluid Extract Cascara Aromatic, and 81
ozs. Sirup Simplex, and in a reasonable
time the loss of fat should amount to II
or even 16 ounces day. This home meth
cd of reducing flesh quickly and safely
gets results without disturbing ones reg
ular diet or the formation OF wrinkles, and
these advantages combined with the fact
that any druggist will fill 1t for a small
sum. make this receipt unique.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13

Services at 4 a. m. Subject, "God the
Preserver of Man. Children's Sun
day school at $50 a. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13

faint odor of pegs and wax in the air.
and he jumped to the conclusion that
the murderer was passing himself off
as a cobbler.
Ten minutes later Mrs. Bowser was
called up on the telephone.
us this Mrs. Bowser?"
Yes
'Wife Of Samuel Bowser?"
yes"
WELL this is the Fourth Police Pre-
cinct. Your husband has been arrested
for passing himself off as an officer,
and he won't be home tonight Good
bye. 1908, by G. c. Nc
Clure.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13

n
Chicago fire. Mrs. Bowser gave one
look and then burst out Laughing.
well, madam" queried Mr.. Bowsef
with great dignity, after minute.
II have nothing to say. Go right
along with your sleuth business. II
you get into trouble don't blame me-"
"And when return, madam-when 1
return after having landed the murder
er in police statfon-?'
Yes. when you return"
Il shall have a number of questions
to ask you and the cook. Don't at
tempt flight. Neither of you can escape
me-
After standing for a few seconds
with warning finger pointed at her
nose he tip-toed down the hall and
opened and shut the front door SO care
fully that she heard no sound. AS he
ola man standing beside a tree on the
opposite side OF the street.
In one minute Mr.. Bowser had cross
ed the asphalt.
In another minute the suspicious
character was explaining that he was
engaged 70 the cook in the house and
was waiting for her to come out to the
gate. He spoke with the accents of
truth, and the old sleuth let him go.
put with q warning never to do it
again.
The next suspicious character was
dressed In female apparel That was
just the disguise a murderer would
adopt, and Mr.. Bowser took up the
trail He had pursued 1t for five min
utes and was about to advance and
place his hand on her shoulder when
she wheeled around and exclaimed:
See here, you old masher, IL you fol-
low me another step I'll pull all. the
hair out Of your head!'
Mr.. Bowser dropped the trail, but
two blocks on he picked up another.
It was that of lame man. There was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13

cling in ways opposite to those Coo
would have them walk in. The feet OF
many do not lead them on the Sabbath
day to the house Of God. but in some
opposite direction, and instead or
SERVING Cod which 10 still another
requirement, they serve everything else
but God Thank God, however, there
are many men and women who do
fear God and keep his commandments,
who do walk in Gods ways and who
do truly love him.-Rev. L. NJ. thinner
man, Lutheran, Baltimore.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
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meet. what is the greatest shortcom-
ing of the worlds workers, and nine
of them will say that it is lack Of sim
pie, everyday efficiency. The tenth
would say the same, except that he Is
an inefficient, undiscerning employer.
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS.
A mind that is conscious of it's
integrity scorns to say more than 1t
means to perform.-Burns.
He gives not best that gives most,
but he gives most who gives best
Arthur Warwick.
Half the spiritual difficulties that
men and women suffer arise from
morbid state of health.-H. w.
Beecher.
We are always complaining that
our days are few, and acting as
though there would be no end Of
Prayer is the pitcher that fetcheth
water from the brook wherewith to
water the herbs; break the pitcher
and it will fetch no water, and for
want Of water the garden will wfther.
John Bunyan.
Thy best type.-desire
OF the sad heart,-the heaven-ascend-
ing spire.-Sir e. B. Lytton.
Every moderate drinker could
abandon the intoxicating cup If he
would; every inebriate would if he
could.-John B. Cough.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13

A LIES Touch on the World.
Terse Comments on the Topic for
June 14th, Hive to Choose a Life
Work" / Kings 3:5-15.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
BY WILLIAM T. ELLIS.

ITO every man his work"-that is
the programme of the book which en-
phasizes individuality. There is a con-
genial suitable, useful work in the
world awaiting every one of us, If we
but seek 1t and make ready for 1t.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13

The humblest calling affords room for
the expansion of the largest powers.
ASL 80,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-16
PAYS The MONEY
b. c. Thompson Pay $40. 90 to the
County Treasurer.

H. c. Thompson, who retired
as pushce OF the peace. ON January
l, paid into the county treasury
today the sum OF $40, the amount
that he is alleged to have drawn
Illegally. according to the report
of a special examiner who was here
last year.
OF the large number of officials
charged with having drawn illegal
fees, Thompson Is the only one
who has paid the amount In ques-
tion tnto the country treasury.
1t is stated that several officials
who are charged with but small
amounts, will pay the amounts In
question. into the treasury rather
than fight the cases TO be brought
by the prosecutor,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-16
Marvellous increase Shown
uie7H for the Year. lngt
SEVEN MILLION MARK
Exceeded in the County for
the First Time.
County Auditor Charls L. Allen
Completes His Abstract Of the
Marion County Tax Duplicate.

The total value of the real and per-
sonal property of Marion county Is
SIS ,S71 $50, according to the abstract
of the tax duplicate just completed
by Charles l.. Allen, county auditor.
In many OF its features the abstract
lis most interesting. A substantial
gain. that augurs we'll for the growth
of the county in every line is evil
denced,
In the total value of the real and
personal property, gain Of $64j 4j42O
lis made over that returned last year.
lihe actual value of real and personal
property Is estimated at nearly $7O,-
OOO, 900.
The value of the lands in the coun-
lty, according to the returns made, Is
Sc, ,S2O, $3.50. The value of the real es-
tate in the city and villages Is $5,O26,-
l720. In the city of Marion, the real
estate valuation Is $4,459,5O0. The
personal property in the county Is
I$7, ,024 800. In the city $2,700,350. The
! total value of the real and personal
lproperty in the city Is H,159. $50
against $1,71O,6OO. 1t Is the first time
that the duplicate in the city has
reached total of more than seven
millions of dollars.
The total tax collection for all pur-
poses, except dog tax. is 1896, ,921 20,
|of which the sinking fund receives
81, ,887 20; the state university and
normal fund, $4,623.7 rs, the state COM
Imon schol fund, $1S.S71 "a, making
the total tax that is applied to state
purposes, $25,3S2 SO.
The county receives $56,615. Sc for
its general expense fund, $12,361 .0S
for the children's home, $7.548. .75 for
the bridge fund, s20,194. 80 for pike
fund; $3.774. 80 for the INDECENT sold
iers' fund; $5y557.57 for the road
fund and for other debts that the
county is responsible, 1920. .33.
The tax for township purposes
amounts to $13,117. .2S and for town
ship specials amounts to $155, ,525. SO
The city and village taxes amount to
$119,456. H.. The amount of delin-
|quent taxes and real estate forfeitures
is s9,3SO.42 and on personal property
is $16,286. 80.
The city receives from the regular
taxes, without the specials, $3.50, ,950.20.
The abstract shows that there are
|2474 male dogs in the county, for
which tax of one dollar is collect
ed. 1894 is collected for female dogs.
The special pike assessments
amount to $22,4S5 .6s: for county
bitches, $1,624 IA; and the specials
for Marion are $59.S10.34 which is
the amount needed for street paving,
sidewalks and sewers. In improve
ments Of this nature. Marion is far
ahead of any city of its size in the
state.
Although the duplicate is larger
than ever before in the history of the
county, the amount collected this year
is less than that OF last year by $500,
which is due to the fact that the tax
rate is lowered in number OF In
stances.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-16
Obituary

Mrs. Lydia Baker Rimel, daugh-
ter of Jacob and Elizabeth Baker,
was born in Marion County, Ohio,
November 6, 1888, and departed
to the spirit world January IA,
1908, aged "a years, two months
and eight days. She was united in
marriage to Daniel N. Rimel, Sep
tember 10, 1861, and to this union
We're born two children, a son and
a daughter who survive to mourn
their loss. Besides these one
brother and many distant relatives
and friends survive.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-16

ID Company 4th Regiment o. N.
g. will be mustered in at the court
house Friday, evening, January 18th,
1908 at s p. m.
Members who have been examined
and accepted @ill consider this no.
flee as sufficient and will report a.
the east door of the court house for
muster. O M
The question of armory is about
settled, and the assurance
that good quarters will be secured
tss. 1-16-2tS
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-16
WILL MUSTER IN
After Friday Night Marion Will
Have q Military COMPANY

With about fifty members of
Company ID, Fourth o. N. G. will
be mustered into service tomorrow
night, in the q. A. X. hall at the
court house. The men enlisted un-
der Captain Il. o. Richardson are
thoroughly representative OF the
younger men Of the city and all
have plenty Of the enthusiasm which
e necessary 70 make the company
successful. 4.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-16

GRAHAM WRITER'S GET BEST PAY
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-16
Rheumatism Cured 10 a Day.

DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
ism and Neuralgia radically cures in
to days. Its action upon the
ystem Is remarkable and myster-
Gus. It removes at once the cause
and the disease Immediately disap-
pears. The first dose greatly bene-
fits. 75 cents and 81.
Sold by The Dumble Pharmacy,
Opposite Kerr House.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-16

Persons who are in the habit of
going to Mckinley lake to skate will
note the appearances each day OF a
white or red flag When the white
flag Is displayed, skating is o. X.
When the red flag Is floating, It's a
danger signal. Stay off. Watch the
Mirror each day. it will tell you
which flag is displayed. Ekf & 1t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-16

TRY ADMIRAL COFFEE.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-16
ANOTHER FIRM OF
BROKERS GOES UP

New York, Jan. 16.-The firm of
Whitney and Kitchen, brokers and
bankers and members of the New
York st0ck exchange made an as
signments today. ~ Heyard l.. Peck.
for " benent Of cre4ilors.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-16
TRY ADMIRAL coFFDn.
fs4t H. GF
STILL ACITATED OVER TIE
REPORT ABOUT cORTELY0U

Washington. Jan. 16.-Political
and financial circles are still agitated
over the Cortelyou resignation story,
despite the denial from the White
House and from the Secretary him
self. Friends OF both the president
and Cortelyou assert that there has
been no quarrel between the two.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-16
NOTED BEE
LECTURER
Will be Heard at the Y. M.
c. A., This Evening.
"A PACKED AUDITORIUM
Should Greet the Speaker,
MIR. K. R. Root.
Crack volley Ball Team will 60 to
Bucyrus, Friday Evening to
Cinch the State Championship.

The Y. NJ. &. A. volley ball team
will go to Bucyrus tomorrow night
where it will compete with the as
.,ociation team of that city. The
local team has won one series or
games from the Bucyrusites and 1t
expects to cinch its claim on the
championship title tomorrow night,
by defeating them again.
C. NJ. Douthitt, physical director
of the association has determined
to hold the second gymnasium con-
test on Thursday evening, January
30. A large number of athletes are
in training for the big event and
the occasion promises to be the most
complete OF the season.
E. r. Root of Medina, Ohio, the
noted bee lecturer, arrived in the
city this afternoon and has placed
everything in readiness for enter
tanning the massive audience which
will undoubtedly assemble tonight.
The entertainment will be absolute
ly free and will be very instructive
as we'll as highly interesting.
Mr.. Root has large hive of
bees on the platform and tonight
will enter the wire cage and give a
demonstration of how bees can be
fondled without danger of being
stung. The lecturer will refer to
many striking illustrations in the
course of his address and he keeps
his audience interested all the
time.
1t is great opportunity to hear
one of the most noted bee lecturers
in the country and Marion people
should encourage the speaker by
packing the auditorium, tonight.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-02
First published March q. 1s0S.l
ELECTION NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that spec
ial election viii be held in the city Of
Chickasha. Oklahoma, on the 7th day
Of April, 1908, for the purpose OF sub
hitting to the qualified voters Of said
city the following question: shall ihe
city Of Chickasha issue its negotiable
coupon bonds TO the amount Of sS5, 200
the proceeds thereof to be used for
the purpose Of constructing and equip
ping a city hall; said bonds to mature
twenty years from their date and to
bear interest at the rate Of 5 per cent
per annum?p
The places of holding such election
n said city shall be as follows:
In Ward No. l. Thomas Store. corner
Sixth street and Texas avenue.
In Ward No. 2, Yellow Barn.
IN Ward No 8, Council Chamber.
In Ward No. 4. Carnegie Library
The following judges are hereby
appointed to hold such election in
heir respective wards:
In Ward No. 1. A. E. Mckenzie, j..
Bishop, NJ D. Carson.
Ward No. 2, Jonas Cool. w. A.
Proctor, L. NJ. Chase.
Ward No. 8. B. F. Kendig, Dennis
)'Brien, T. W. Miller.
Ward No. 4. S. L. Newman, C.
,chlotterbeck, A. Haight
Such election shall be held and con
ducted as provided by law
Witness my hand as such m ,yor
this 9th day Of March 1908.
B. B. BRIDGES, Mayor.
Attest:
JOE DEWs, City Clerk. S-27-1Ot
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-02

sections Of the walks, and classic statu-
airy meets the eye at every turn
Many public seats are here proyi led
and the poor and the sick as wen as
the wayfarer may enjoy alike the Ink
Jury Of fresh air and shade, and he
songs Of the birds and the laughing
waters Of the fountains, surrounded by
Ian the beauties Of ant and nature.
West Of this park a very wide street
leads of three miles to the palace snd
forests and springs and flowers around
the summer palace or the president at
Chapultepec. This street fs called the
tPaseo de Ia Reforma.7
When during our dTil war. Maxi
.milian came as emperor. his queen.
carlota. brought with her the ideals
OF the magnificent courts and capitals
Of Europe. AL her request the Paseo
was laid out with siix grand circles or
gloriettas In the centers Of these
icircles are, or are to be. great statues
illustrating the history Of the country.
Along on either side are statues Of
Mexican heroes and mon whom the
nation honors. On either side Of the
wide street are trees and grassy plots
land flowers until the drive is a sou. ee
Of continual delight Here every eve
ming, the rich ana the great and n
who can afford automobiles and splcn-
did teams, vieing with each other in
the magnifeence Of their vehicles and
teams. Not in Paris, OF in Cairo, nor
on London's Rotten Row, nor else
where viii be found finer horses aod
carriages, SO uniform in high quarty
and great in number as on the Paseo.
There are nearly seven hundred auto
mobiles in the city Many wealthy
people have their homes here with
their investments all elsewhere. How
many the parks AMI boulevards and
paved streets bring cannot be known.
How much Of the tourist travel they
bring canot be known Maximilian
the magnificent but unfortunate vas
shot nearly half century ago. Queen
Carlota still lives in a mad house and
has never learned the fate Of her
husband, but the splendid Paseo is
lhere as Their monument more lasting
than marble Though she was by many
hated in her day for political errors,
and to her ambitions. Maximilian's exc
cution is attributed, Queen Carlota
now has warm place in the hearts
Of the people. AS the centuries come
and 90, those who enjoy the magnif.
cenee Of the Paseo, the whole nation,
must sometimes pause in their rever-
lies to cali her blessed.
With best wishes for the Chickasha
boulevard committee,
Very truly yours,
A. S. GILKEY.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-02
LESSONS ON B0U-EVARDS
AND PARKS FROM MEXICO
Gakey Writes an Interesting Letter from the
Mexican Capital-Beautful Drives
And Parks

Mayor Bridges has received the lol
loving letter from A. s Gilkey:
city OF Mexico, March 22.-I learned
today ia a letter fnm horae thar you
have been raising a bcmevasd fund and
as you had the ladies with you I sup
pose you succeeded. Boulevards and
parks, you know, are hobbies Of mine.
and am glad the good work is going
on.
Mexico is supposed 70 be 300 years
behind tle times, and in some things
it IS, but in the matter Of parks it is
300 years ahead Of Chiokasha When
Cortez came here nearly four centuries
ago. and nearly a hundred years be
fore the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth
Rock, and quarter or a Thousand
years before the declaration Of inde-
pendence, Montezuma had his palace
on the heights Of Chapultepec, two
hundred feet above and overlooking
the beautiful valley ci Mexico Around
the base Of this abrupt little height
were rows Of trees planted at regular
distances with a driveway between.
At the foot Of the hill near the great
spring is a giant cypress nefhaps II
feet in diameter. under which the AZ
tee king is said to often reclined in
the cool shade Of ths hospiiable brtn-
ehes. The great tree was then old
and II is still vigorous. lt IS one Of
the objects the canifal city has be n
proud Of for centuries. and perhaps
will continue to grow in stately grand
eur. and in the pride and affections
OF the people for untold centuries yet
to be, The great living landmark Of
the ages.
Tn the center Of the present city
Cortez ard his pious yandals. found the
great temple Of the Aztecs surrounded
hy the assembled statuary and relics
Of an unknown age and a forgotten
civilization. These we're ruthlessly
destroyed and the ruins utilized in
building oathedrals and palaces. IN
front Of che cathedral is a plot Of about
ten acres. which has been often built
over and as often cleared until II
was conceded to be ipalic park
There. yesterday, were assembled hun
dreds, perhaps thousands, Of the poor
Of the city, resting. visiting listening
to the music OF the Mexican band il
the pretty band stand at the center
OF the park. A half mile west at he
other end OF San Francisco street is
the Alameda, a park for the more for
tunate as well as the poor Possibly
twenty acres on the best business
street Is IN this park. which Is shaded
with hundreds Of trees The grounds
are beautifully laid out in walks anC
grassy plots OF close cut blue grass
Fountains leap joyolsly at the inter
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-02

Waiter Station made a business trip
10 ChicBasha last Wednesday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-02

~ bringing about that condition and
likewise have added Is the general
advancement ana wmidns Of the
Union a large number Of heroes
oi the armies 81 the republic have
been honored br the erection of
monuments. General lee even though
DE was a soldier of a lost cause.
was loved revered and honored
The belief IS expressed that the
erection Of a statue ia commemoa-
uon of General Lee Win contribute
lin a marked degree toward blotung
iron mind the late unfortunate con
nict It is proposed 10 erect the
statue near the capitol at cost oi
mot more than 100000, The secre-
tary Of War is to have inscribed upon
the shaft such phrase as he sees fL
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-02

Henry Horchheimer has sold the
suoth eighty acres Of lis farm 10 Wal-
Ter Station for $3.5o1