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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
STOLE A RAILROAD.
1t Was a Toy One However and
valued at But $35.

Chicago, May 28-Thieves in Chicago
have stolen an entire railroad.
The stolen road was known as the
"Kimbark Belt Line" 1t was 80 feet
long, and it's right of way cut the four
'angles of the sitting room in the home
of w. C. Miller, in Kimbark avenue
One eng1ne-a nickel plated One-four
passenger coaches, two freight and two
fatcars comprised the tangible assets
and the invested capital was $35.03. The
motive power was, electricity. The road
bed was soft carpet, ballasted with toy
blocks, tin horns and rag dolls.
Willie Miller, the 5-year-old son OF
ing genius of the road. and the only
person who took any of the profits. He
was president, general manager, direc-
tor of freight and passenger traffic.
superintendent, station master, ticket
taker, hagman, conductor, mOterman.
brakeman and porter.
All these high and lower officers and
skilled and unskilled employees are now
in tears, for Willie is a hard loser. He
has gone sobbing to the Woodlawn po-
lice and told them of the loss of his
dearest possession.
MY whole railroads gone.' he cried
at the police station. Il went to din
ner and they took it out of the win
dow. My papa built it. and he worked
an awful long time at it. The engine
was the best, but I want the cars back,
too"
The police have set out in search of
the thieves. 1t is thought that boys
who envied Wi1lie's proud position in
the railroad world are responsible for
the theft.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
AMOUNT IS LARGE.
But Percentage of Manufactures Elk
ported Remains Small.

Washington, May 2S.-Less than one
tenth of the manufactures or the United
states are exported, while those i'm
ported equal in stated value about one
twentieth that of the home product
according to a comparison of the figures
OF production, expectation and importa-
ton of manufactures made by the bu-
reau of statistics of the department of
commerce and labor.
These statistics show that the gross
values of the manufactures exported in
creased from 43 million in 1870 or Sc
per cent of the total manufactures, to
1896 million in 1905. which was So per
cent of the total. The imports of man.
ufactures into the country increased in
value from 143 million dollars in 1850
to 576 million dollars in 1905, but de-
creased in percentage of the total net
product Of manufactures of from 21.s
per cent in 1850 to 5.3 per cent in 1905.
In 1850 the gross value of the manu-
features of the United States was 1,019
million dollars, while it had increased
in 1905 to 16,067 million dollars and in
the same period the net value had in
creased from 65 million dollars to 10, 1876
million dollars
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
WILD HORSE HUNT.
More Than 500 Men Will Unite in a
Big Drive in Nevada.

Reno. New. May 2s-Under the
leadership of Superintendent Creel
the Pyramid Lake Indian reserva-
ton, and R. H. Cowles. a ranchman
of Washoe county, the biggest wild
horse hunt ever attempted in Nevada
will start tomorrow in the Limbo
country, north of Wadsworth
Five hundred "buckaroos" from
surrounding ranches. reinforced by
''peelers'' from the Sudan country,
will participate in the mammoth
drive. Notices have been sent out to
ranchmen all over the Washoe
county ranges to gather at certain
points tomorrow morning in con-
temptation of an early start.
Fifty square miles of territory. the
frequent range of the big wild horse
herds, will be covered by an i'm
mense circle of mounted men who
will drive toward a central point
near the northern end of the Night
engale mountains where an immense
corral has been erected. The older
horses will be shot while the younger
ones will be broken for saddle pur-
poses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
MENTAL SUGGESTION.
Blamed for Suicide of Two People Who
Leaped to Death.

New York, May 2S.-A strange men
tai suggestion is attributed by the
coroner as the cause of two sensation
al suicides yesterday. Mrs. Ella Fried
mann leaped to her death from the
front window of her fourth story
apartment in the Williamsburg sect-G Il
of Brooklyn. presumed to have been
mentally unbalanced by recent Illness.
Fireman Thomas J. McCue of Fire En-
CINE company 40 was passing through
the street az the time and after assist
ing the police in removing the woman's
t. dy to her apartments. he vent to his
h@me. A half hour iaser ne climbed to
the roof of an apartment building
seven blocks away and jumped off. He
also. was instantly killed.
The coroner decided that Mrs. Fried
mann perhaps received inspiration
from the suicide of another woman
who four years ago killed herself by
jumping from the same window and
that McCue's inspiration came from
witnessing the suicide of Mrs. Fried
mann.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
CLEARS THE COMPLEXION
OVERNIGHT
Pimples, Rash, Eruptions, Etc, Quickly
EtcadiCafe,d N..xxI slim n eIla<afdV

P1mpies, Rash, Eruptions, Etc, Quickly
Erad1cated by New Skin Remedy.
Ever since its discovery, poslam. the
new skin remedy; has, IN it's extraordi-
nary accomplishments. exceeded the
most sanguine expectations of the emf
nent' specialist who gave 1t to the world
l. has cured thousands of cases of ecze-
rna and eradicated facial and other dis
hgurements of years standing. The
terrible itching attending eczema is
stopped with the first application. giving
proof of its curative properties at the
very outset.
In less serious skin affections, such
as pimples, rash, herpes, blackheads,
ache. BARRIERS itch, etc, results show
after an overnight application. only a
small quantity being required to effect
cure. Those who use poslam for these
minor skin troubles should immediate
ly secure one of the special 50-cent
packages recently adopted to meet such
reeds. Both the 50-cent package and
the regular 81 jar may be obtained in
Topeka at Fred A. Shows, and other
leading drug stores.
Samples for experimental purposes
may be had free of charge by writing
direct to the Emergency Laboratories, 80
West Twenty-f1fth Street, New York
City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
TO GROW SMYRNA FIGS.
Importation of a Peculiar Wasp Makes
Production Possible.

Washington, May 2s.-The United
States department of agriculture has
solved the question of growing the
Smyrna fig in Fresno county, Cali
fornia, in the heart of the San Joaquin
valley. This was accomplished by inn
porting a peculiar kind of wasp, which
fructifies the figs. from Smyrna.
George C. Roeding, one of the early
settlers of the San Joaquin valley, be-
gan experimenting with the Asiatic fig
some time ago. but the fruit failed to
mature After much study it was
found that the insects were necessary
factor.
The government sent an expert to
Asia who brought back number of
little caprif1gs containing the insects.
The bugs were placed on the caprifig
trees in the Roeding orchard and care
fully protected during the winter. With
the coming of spring many colonies Of
the wasps appeared and the crop of
smyrna figs has since been a big sue
cess.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
CANAL COST TO DATE.
A Total of 1910, 06O 900 Has Been APP
propriated by Congress.

Washington, May 2S.-A quarter of
a billion of dollars will have been ap-
propriated by congress for the pur-
chase and construction of the 18TH
milan canal if the estimates for the
expenditures in canal material for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 1910, are
agreed to by congress next winter.
These estimates amounting to
about S35 million have just been re-
ceived in Washington from the canal
zone and are being reviewed by Sec
rotary of War Dickinson.
Already there has been appropriat-
ed for the purchase of canal rights
from France and Panama and for
construction, a total of $210.060. 900.
Secretary Dickinson finds it very diff
ficult to reduce the estimates and
congress itself it has learned that a
reduction of the estimates merely in
vites a deficiency appropriation later.
The estimates for the canal are sent
to congress independent of the APP
preparation for the military estab-
lishment proper.
We can save you money. on that lum-
Der bill.
J. B. wHELAN e. CO.. I'll E. 4th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
KEPT THEIR SECRET.
Society People Announce Marriage
After Two Years.

New York, May 2S-The secret mar
riage two years ago of Sylvester Girls
the former head of Chicago elevated
railroad system, and more recently
president of the marlborough Rapid
Transit of New York, and Alice Beat
rice O'Brien, the daughter of John T.
O'Brien and niece of former Justice
Morgan J. O'Brien, was announced here
last night. After the marriage in a
Catholic church on June 16, 1907, the
young couple continued to reside with
their respective parents until yesterday
when they revealed their secret.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
INDIAN DAVE IS DEAD.
Most Reliable Estimates Place His
Age at 100.

Vassar, Mich, May 2s.-"Indian
Dave" is dead in his wigwam built
of bark and hides and the people of
Guilford township have arranged to
accord him a public funeral. The
most reliable estimates of the dead
Indians age give it as 106 years. Old
settlers as far back as 1886 found In
dian Dave well along in years. In
recent years he spent his winters
making bows and arrows and bas-
kets which he sold each year by trav-
cling through the summer resort dis
tricts of Michigan. He claimed to be
the son of a chief named Nitmup, a
Chippewa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
THEY WILL NOT STARVE.
Three Children Have an Annual In.
come of 100000.

New York, May 2s-There is no dan
ger of starvation or poverty menacing
for some time the three little children
of Alfred A Gardner, a New York
lawyer living at Garden City, L. I. He
has been appointed guardian for Alfred
Gardner, IA years old, Catherine Gard
ner, Z years, and Emily A Gardner 3
years. By the will of their mother.
who died short time ago, each child
will enjoy an income of $4,000 a year
until they attain their majority when
they will come into the entire estate
of several million dollars.
See J. THOMAS LUMBER co. for
lumber and DEWEY PORTLAND CE-
MENT. Warranted none better.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
SIGN WITH SHUBERTS.
About One Hundred Theaters in the
Mountain States.

New York, May 2S.-About one
hundred theaters in the cities of New
Mexico Arizona, Colorado. Idaho,
Nevada, Wyoming, Montana. Utah
and California, represented by the
Inter Mountain theatrical circuit,
have signed contracts to present the
attractions booked through the
Messrs. Shuberts This is considered
an exceptionally strong advantage
for the Shuberts in their open door
war being waged against what is
known as the theatrical syndicate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
Widow Awarded S.. 900.

Vincennes. Ind. May 2s.-Mrs
Bertha Hillman of Petersburg, Ind,
has been awarded $4,000 in her
damage suit against VIM. E. Stewart
saloon keeper of Jimtown. The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
. Harris Of Mulvane Drops Dead

A J. Harris of Mulvane DROPS Dead.
Mulvane, Kan. May 2S--A. ].
Harris dropped dead last night at
1920 in his home. Mr. Harris was
supposedly in excellent health and
after supper went to the front of the
Union hotel. of which he was pro-
prietor and visited with a number of
friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28

woman alleged that her husband was
drowned while under the influence
of liquor sold to him by Stewart
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
Jet buttons !!
here they are

Jet buttons, from the
tiniest ones to those the
size of silver dollar, are
now very popular for
summer dresses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28

Another shipment gives
us five sizes in three
styles. Prices are from
Csc a dozen to csc each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28

Men $ drawers 29c
A rare bargain for the man
who wears a 80 or Sc.
Mems basket-weave drawers.
To close out small lot of sizes
80 and SO, we shall sell these reg.
ular SOC drawers, as long as
they last Saturday a Q0c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
Csc
embroidery
insertions
-19c

Saturday morning we
place on sale a small lot
of odd insertions from
regular stock.
They are 21a inches
undesirable for waist
fronts, dresses, etc. Dain-
ty embroidered patterns
on fine Swiss.
Our regular Csc inser-
tons, specially priced for
Saturday, a TO-
ydIQ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28

Ribbon Specials

White ribbon at special prices
and just at the time they are
most wanted for graduating and
summer dresses.
No. 120 messaline, instead of
35c a yard, will be. Soc
Nos. 100 and $50 taffetas, in
stead of 30c yard, will be. Csc
No, 100 taffeta, instead of 25c
a yard, will be. ...1SA,
Our regular 30c, 5 and 51-incR
Dresdens and plain taffetas-in
black, white and all colors-will
be specially priced for 90.
Saturday. 49,. AOC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
Flower holders 1Oc

Made OF tin and SOL
dered so they are water
tight; painted so they
will withstand the
weather. The wire
part sticks in the
ground and holds the
vase upright.
AS practical a flower
holder as one could
wish for Memorial Day,
and quite inexpen-
sive, too, 10
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
35c black hose Csc

Women's imported black cotton hose
with ribbed tops. This is one of our
regular 35c numbers, specially OK.
priced for Saturday selling, pr. ZOC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28
Sample this
new perfume

1t is select Lilly of the
Valley-a new, high
grade perfume with a.
delicate, true-to-the-
flower odor.
While you are in the
store Saturday, step over
to the toilet goods section
and sample 1t.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28

You couldn't get any thing more
suitable for outing and picnickine
wear. And we offer them for less
than the material, alone, would cost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-28

There are forty-one skirts in the
lot. Original prices ranged from
Sl.25 to ST. so. Take your 70
choice Saturday for. ..........00c
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-04
StuDendouS SWind|e of State Capitol Contractors Shown in
 Governors Special Message

loss of life; that the roof is not ac- cording to plans and should be re- constructed; that the partition walls are, weak and practically worthless; that building is not more than half completed.
 In his message Governor Don aghey informs the house that he was elected on a strictly antiCald- well & Drake platform and that the state convention ratified the choice of the people by approving his stand. He therefore asks the house, in view of the evidence sub mitted, why the expressed will of the people should not be carried out.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-04
Mrs. Frauenthal Entertai ns.

Mrs. Joseph Frauenthal gave reception Wednesday in honor of
 her guest, Miss Harriet Botsford of Little Rock. A hundred or more invitations were extended and large number were present. The lovely home was transformed into tropical beauty by its gorge ous decorations, and artistic touch- es. The reception hall and parlor were done in palms and ferns,
 with Roman hyacinths and narcis- sus, the library in holly and ferns and the dining room in pink and green. The table was laid with a cluny lace cloth over pink satin and from the chandeliers pink lib erty satin streams were looped to the table, there being gracefully twined with southern smilax and fronds of ferns. A tall cut glass vase filled with Killarny roses formed the centerpiece. Candles and candelabras with pink and white shades, lent soft glow to the room. Mesdames Heiligers and Pyle assisted in receiving in the reception h all, Mesdames Schwarz and Harnwell in the li- brary, Mesdames Rivers and Un- derhill at the tea room and Mes danes J. F. Jones and O. O. Flor ence in the dining room. Misses Maybelle Hildreth and Elsie liar rison served punch from an alcove in the library, and Misses Bernice Jones and Sallie Hildreth assisted in the dining room. Each of the receiving party wore Killarny rose. One of the unique and charm ing features of the entertainment was the Japanese tea room, which was delightfully."- oriental with its decorations of screen, fans and um- brellas, and lighted with Japanese lanterns. Misses Della Pence and Julia Robins, in Japanese costumes, poured tea. Cream, cakes and hints all carried out the color mo- tiff, pink and white. The enter .a;hMsnt was pronounced by the many guests, one Of the most ele- gant social functions of the season.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-04
ASK PROOF OF
 CAPITOL CRAFT

Little Rock. Feb. 4.-Special.- In the house yesterday afternoon, Representative Tillman B. Parks of Lafayette, was recognized by the chair and asked that Governor Donaghey, having charged graft in the partial construction of the new state capitol and a violation of the contract by Caldwell & Drake, be requested to submit all proofs he might have to the house immediately. He stated that if the claims were true, the building might be so faulty it would not be safe to hold session of the legis- lature in its halls.
 Further intimations that the governor has some startling evil dence were made and the resolu- tion, asking that the papers be submitted today, was unanimously adopted.
 Vim of Pulaski presented a resolution asking Caldwell & Drake to present its side of the case at the same time, which was also adopted.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-04
GOVERNOR IS NOT TALKING
Will Give No Hint as to His Future Polit-
 ical Aspirations.

Little Rock, Feb. 4.-Special.- If Governor Donaghey has polit- ical aspirations in the future he is keeping them carefully concealed. This is the one subject upon which he will not converse. He will not even admit that it is his intention to ask for the second term allowed him under Democratic principles. Speak of his becoming a candidate for the United States senatorship four years hence, and Governor Donaghey shies still further away.
 "All there is up to me now" ;" says Governor Donaghey, lis to make good governor, and with the help of the people intend to do this.
 From all over the state the gov ernor is getting letters from people of all walks of life, telling how we'll they are pleased with his manner of handling the position. There are many who have not written who are forced to confess that he is governor, and that his mo" is not to be shaken.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-04

Little Rock, Feb. 4.-Special.- Sensational in the extreme was the reply of Governor George w. Don aghey to the request of the house that he furnish evidence why the state capitol contractors, Caldwell & Drake; the architect, George R. Mann, and the capitol commis- sioners should be discharged by the legislature.
 One hundred and seventy five thousand dollars is the amount that will be required to properly recon- struct the capitol and bring it to its present stage, and the building as it now stands is not over half completed, according to the find ings of Major John S. Sewall, chief engineer of the Unitdd States war department and an expert in building, who has supervised the construction of over SS,ooo, ,ooo worth of government buildings.
 Major Sewall, who was recom- mended to Governor Donaghey by the war department as the best man in the nation for the work |, made an exhaustive investigation of the capitol building several weeks ago. Governor Donaghey evidently anticipated this request of the legislature and prepared himself by securing an expert of the highest integrity and ability to make the investigation, withhold ing the report until it was request ed by the legislature.
 The special message of the Gov ernor is very exhaustive, consisting of about 50 pages.
 The report of Major Sewell which he incorporates in the mes sage, says that the steel work has been so changed and weakened as to require it to be stripped from the building; that the building is not even fre-resisting, much less fire proof; that the floors are so weak as to be liable to collapse, with a
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-04
BANQUET FOR LEGISLATURE
Little Rock Business Men to Give Big
 Dining in Honor of Solons.


 Little Rock, Feb. Especial. Preparations are being made for banquet to be given to the mem- bers of the general assembly at the Hotel Marion next Tuesday night which will eclipse anything of the kind ever before given in Little Rock. The banquet is to be given under the auspices of the Board of Trade, Retail Merchants Associa- ton, and the Business Mems League and committee composed of T. H. Bunch, Charles Mckee, Charles s. Stiff, Frank B. Gregg, Brett B. Hamilton, Leo Pfeifer, w. w. Dickinson and Ad Ham, berg are looking after the arrange ments. The citizens who have been appealed to are responding literally with donations of from $Io up. Covers are to be laid for 25o at this banquet, making 1t the largest of the season. All state of- ficials, as we'll as the members of the legislature will be invited to the banquet, and speeches will be made by Gov. Donaghey, former Chief Justice Hill, Speaker Brown and Pres. Martin of the senate on behalf of the general assembly.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-04

]. w. Holt is still in the black smith business and still handles blacksmith coal. dIt wat
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-04
WEATHER FORECAST.

New Orleans, Feb. ? Tonight and Friday partly cloudy weather; colder Friday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-04
SI0,000 TO
 DEFEND LAW

Little Rock, Feb. 4.-Special- The senate this morning passed the Roland bill appropriating SIo, ,ooo to be used in fighting the anti trust laws of Arkansas.
 Senator Montgomery introduced a bill fixing passenger rates at 212 cents per mile.
 Senator Logan introduced a measure taxing insurance compan- ies 21a per cent of their gross receipts.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-04
INVESTS IN CONWAY REALTY
Little Rock Concern Buys Ander-
 son Addition.
Southern Trust Company Planning Big Sale of Lots Just Purchased from
 President S. Anderson.

A real estate deal of considerable importance to Conway was con- summated in Little Rock yesterday afternoon, when President s. An derson sold to the Southern Trust Go. of Little Rock the entire An derson addition, forty-acre tract of land located in the northwestern part of this city. The considera- tion was not made public, but it is understood to have been around S5ooo. The trust company was represented in the deal by A. c. Read, one of the largest stockhold- CTS and the head of the real estate department.
 It is the purpose of the company, according to President Anderson, to resurvey, replat, grade and inn prove the addition, and put the lots on the market within the next 90 days. The addition has already been plated by MT. Anderson, but some changes will be made in the arrangement of the blocks and lots. Engineers will begin the work of the survey this week, after which all of the streets will be opened up and graded. A big sale of the lots is then contemplated and special efforts, it is said, will be made to interest out -of-town investors in the proposition. The addition will contain about I6o lots.
 By this sale President Anderson conveys all of his real estate hold ings within the city limits, although he still owns Ioo acres adjoining the addition on the west and lying just beyond the corporation line.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-04
Change in Firm.

The Drummer Hardware Co. has dissolved as Corporation and is now conducted as partn ership. The three principal stock holders, Wm. J. and Jerry Drummer and A. A. Lacho sky, bought the stock of the company and made the business partnership.