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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07

Victor council No. 4. will give a free
entertainment at their hall tonight
The feature of the evening will be
readings by Miss Ona May Miller
Mrs. j. c. Snediker, OF 929 Quincy
street. will leave Wednesday for visit
with relatives in Kansas City.
See the cent wall paper at H. H
BARS. The very best for the money
c. W. Thompson has returned from
a visit in Excelsior Springs, Mo.
More of those mill end bargains Will
be found all this week at the Cash
Mercantile co.
Mrs. Winnifred Kellev and daugh-
ter, Miss Sadie Kelley, have returned
from a visit In Los Angeles, Cal.
Sharples Jersey cream separators,
500 capacity, $40. at Foucht's hard
ware.
The teachers and members of the
graduating class of the Grant school
spent Friday afternoon at Garfield
park.
See C. D. Myers in regard to real
estate
Mr. and Mrs. o. t. Schaeffer of
Kansas City returned home today af-
mother, Mrs. w. T. Schaeffer. at 800
West Gordon street and with Mrs.
Schaeffer's brother, C. o. Burger, at
S33 Kansas avenue.
Good butter milk and cottage
cheese are sold by the Topeka
Creamery Co.
M. E. Rogers of 122 West Gordon
street has returned from a visit at his
home in Seymore, Mo.
T. D. Joseph sells the famous
Martha Washington shoes.
All trimmed hats are on sale at
Mrs. Todd's hat shop.
A band composed of the members
of the K. & L. of s gave a free con-
cert at Garfield park yesterday. 1t
was well attended.
OF
Mrs. I. J. Ketchum of 1915 Jackson
street is visiting relatives near Hol-
ton.
Miss Lena Dagan of 1923 Madison
street who was confined to her home
from the effects of poisoned ivy. is
able to be out and has nearly re-
covered.
Word has been received here that
DR.. ". r. Hutchinson. formerly pastor
of the North side Baptist church who
has been president of Arcadia univer-
sity at Halifax, Nova Scotia, for the
past two years, has resigned and Will
assume an active pastorate in the Bap-
fist ministry. Besides his Topeka
charge he has held pastorates at
Quebec. Canada, and at Lawrence,
Kansas.
Miss Gertrude Clevinger. Miss JOY
Paxton and Mrs. Swan, who represent
ed the Provfdent association Saturday
in the North side report that they col
lected $50 altogether for the free
tuberculosis hospital fund.
The annual picnic of the Argonaut
club was held Saturday evening at Gar
field park
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Kingle of 1910
Topeka avenue are visiting relatives in
Washington county
J. c. Collins and family who have
been living at 1925 Taylor street have
gone to Salina to make their home.
William E. circuit of Leavenworth
has moved to the North side and has
located at 1413 Taylor street. He for
merly lived here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07
HE GOT THE CHAIR.
Topeka Visitors Nerve Won Him a
Seat i'm Front of a Hotel.

The temperature was much higher
Sunday than for some time. One of
the semi-cool spots about the city in
the afternoon was occupied by a line
of chairs in front of a hotel and they
were occupied as usual by crowd of
loafing time killers.
A travelling man stepped from the
hotel doorway and accosted one of
these pests. us that a drug store
across the street there?' asked the
travelling man.
NO." replied the occupant of one
OF the chairs. that is a bank
And that large building down the
street there" said the travelling man,
what is that?"
That" replied the vendor of in
formation and occupant OF the chaiC,
''is the Topeka postoffice."
90, I see." said the travelling man,
''you live in this beautiful city
Yes" replied the city loafer.
We'll. then suppose that you get
up and give me that chair" said the
travelling man, ''for am paying
board at this hotel and would like to
enjoy some of its accommodations"
He got the chair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07
PUT MORTON COUNTY ON MAP.
School System Which Has Been Badly
Muddled Will Be Recognized.

o. V. Henderson, bond clerk in the
state superintendent office. will leave
tonight for Morton county in the south
west part of the statey where he goes
on a mission in connection with the
schools of that county Affairs are
rather tangled down there. some of the
school records missing and the reports
to the superintendent are inadequate.
Miss Anna Lynn Scott is the new
county superintendent of Morton county
and upon her accession to the office
she reported affairs to Superintendent
Fairchild. Mr.. Henderson will likely
spend several days in Morton and will
take along with him all the necessary
blanks which when filled out will place
Morton in good standing on the school
map again. Miss Scott in taking hold
of affairs down there has shown ex-
ecutive ability and with the aid from
Mr.. Henderson at the start will doubt
less make a fine showing for Morton
during her term
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07
JOHN WHITE KILLED.
Robber Slain at Winfield Identified as
Former Topeka Policeman

The robber found dead after the re-
ported holdup of Mol Thomas at Win
field Saturday night is said to be John
White, formerly a Topeka policeman.
Frank Thomas. brother of the man
held up, who lives here and works for
the Santa Fee went to Winfield imme-
diately after the shooting of his broth
er- When he had seen the body of the
robber which was found ifeless he
Identified it as that of White and tele-
phoned Chief Eaton last night that he
need fear no more the threats of John
White
No one has better means of identity
ing the robber for If it is John White
then it is the man who one night tried
to get a view of Mrs. Thomas when re-
firing and suffered a broken jaw for
the penalty. Frank saw his shadow
and quickly stepping outside struck
him such a mighty blow On the side of
the jaw that it was broken completely
loose. White was fined $50 and began
to serve it out. The doctor wired the
jaw in place but John could not eat and
after a time the bones appeared to be
rotting SO he was turned loose for fear
he would die in the prison Since that
time he has been heard of but once.
That was in Salt Lake City where he
represented himself as having been a
police sergeant in Topeka after he had
been slashed into shreds by a Mexi-
cans knife.
White was a crook besides being
crazy on the woman question, as the
police put it. and the chief believes that
Thomas is right in the Identification of
the dead robber with the nitro giycer-
inc and fuse There Is a great deal of
conjecture as to who shot the holdup
man If he stood shooting at Thomas
while the latter was running. That is
a matter for the officers on the spot
to determine and a revision of the
story to better suit the circumstances
is looked for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07
TO employees 100000
Huge Estate OF H. A. Chauchard Dis
tributed by Will.

Paris, June THE will of the late
H. A. Chauchard, proprietor of the
Magasins de Louvre, who died in this
city last Friday, leaves his entire col
lection of paintings. bronzes. marbles,
etc. comprising some of the most eel
ebrated works of the romantic school
of $780, to the National Louvre mus
cum The collection is valued at s4,-
COO, 900.
To the employees of the Louvre store.
NJ. Chauchard leaves $500. 600 He gives
$500 900 to the poor of Paris and makes
also numerous requests to various phil
an1hrcpic and charitable institutions.
The big individual legacies are So,
600 900 to George Leagues, the lawyer
and man of letters. and the members
of his family and S4o0. 600 to CASTOR
Calmette, proprietor of the Figaro.
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[SAN1AFE NOTES

Mr. Everett Morford went to work this
morning in the car sheds.
John Verlin, of the yardmaster's Of
flee, spent Sunday the guest of his par
lents Mr.. end Mrs. A. Verlin of Ar
gentine.
Mr. Walter Miller went TO Chicago
! Saturday to remain over Sunday.
Claude Blake taught the Bible class
at the Y. N. c. A. at 2:15 Sunday af-
ternoon.
Frank Jolley went to work in the
blacksmith shop this morning.
The regular meeting of the board of
management will be held next Wednes-
cay evening. Supper will be served at
|620 by the ladies. Mr. Prout will be
present ard give the reports of the
great Y. M. C. A. conference recently
held at st. Louis; aso reports of the
convention held in Omaha, from where
Mr.. Prout just returned.
Mr.. Hugh Bowman is able to be at
work again after being off several
weeks on account of illness.
Fred Miller has returned to ANA
r;tlo, Texas. where he has spent the
past two weeks on a business trip.
Mr.. Geo Christopher has returned
home from Burlington where he spent
several days on fishing trip.
Mr.. Rush Spurlock. of the carsheds,
is unable to be at work on account of
Injuries received. while AT work Fri
day.
Mr.. B. F. Manager. superintendent of
TO Hutchinson after spending several
DAVIS here on a business trip.
MIR. and Mrs Harry Kelley have re-
termed to their home in Wellington
after spending several days here on
business trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07
HOG s1EALER BOUND OVER.
John Hayden Sent to Jail in $500 Bail
This Morning.

John Hayden, the old man charged
with stealing hogs from William Carts.
a farmer near Wakarusa, was given his
preliminary hearing in the court OF
Topeka today, and was bound over for
trial in district court. Several wit
nesses, farmers of the Wakarusa dis
trict testified against Hayden, who Of
fered no testimony in his own behalf
A farmer named John Foster test1-
fed that he saw Hayden driving q
bunch of hogs past his house early in
the morning of May Z, and that the
hogs answered the description of
Carls's hogs. Hayden was returned to
Jail to await trial. in default of $500
h0n0
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07

be teiephoned to Ind. phone 175Ll
w. 8. Hunter. physician end surgeon
Office and res. 1119 East 9Th. Ind. 1853
Mr.. and Mrs Beal have moved
from 80 Klein street to the Stone
property, in Highland Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse West Of Soldier.
Kan, came here Friday to be present,
at the graduation exercises of the
high school. Mrs Vests sister, Miss.
Beulah Botham, graduated.
Miss Ethel Harmon has returned
to her home in Wichita, Kan, after
spending several days here visiting
friends :
Miss Nora Duran is here spending
several days visiting Miss Helen.
Mrs Frank Powell and son. Mr..
John Powell, spent Friday with rela-
tives here. z
Miss Ethel Wilson of Kiro spent
Saturday and Sunday with relatives
here. Fl
Miss 3, Letha Heckendorn was
brought home from StormOnt hos-
pital yesterday after being there III
for a number of weeks. =
Mrs. Chas. Jones and Mr.. Henry.
Gerhart of Wichita are here spending!
few days with Mr.. Jones aunt
Mrs J. Petri. of Leland street.
Mrs. H. w. Campbell of Abilene.
Kan, is here spending this week with,
her sister, Mrs. Mary Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Carter of Cha
mute, Kan. is here spending several
days on business trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07
LOCAL MENTION.

Adjutant General Charles r. Martin
today appointed Russell Sells of Maple
Hill, Wabaunsee county. as one of the
captains on his staff. Russell is son
of William Sells, a we'll known farmer
and ranchman, and is g graduate of a
Minnesota military school.
Lost-An Agate necklace Sunday
evening between 915 Harrison street
and Eighth and Kansas avenues or at
Vinewood park. Reward if returned to
915 Harrison or George NJ. Noble & Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07
Notice to Fire insurance Agents.

All local fire insurance agents in the
state of Kansas are hereby cordially
invited and earnestly requested to at
tend meeting to he held at he Com
mercial club assembly room in the city
of Topeka, Kan. on June Is. 1909, at
O'Clock p. m. for the purpose of or
ganizing state association of local
fire insurance agents. BY order of the
Topeka Association of Local Fire In
surance Agents.
C. G. BLAKELY, President.
w. w. WEBB, Secretary-Treasurer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07
rennyson Escapes Penitentiary.

William Tennyson. a man charged by
his wife with assault upon his own
daughter, was permitted to enter a
plea of guilty to the charge of assault
and battery in the court of Topeka
today. He was fined SIS and costs.
which he will have to serve in Jail in
default of payment There Is cor
Siderable doubt in the minds of the
county officers about Tennyson's guilt.
and Suggestions of put up job" have
been discussed. but the prosecution had
a string of witnesses. and Tennyson's
attorney said that he thought II better
to plead guilty to a minor complaint
rather than risk a penitentiary SEN
tence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07

Mr. J. c. Lingo and son William and
Mr., William Draub, spent SaturdaX and
Sunday ffi1FofnoI3a. SVisiifng friends. 81
Miss. Florence .Connell, and Miss Ha-
eel Sanders attend the graduating ex-
ercisess at Quincy school. North Topeka,
Friday. s-
Mr. Fred Hannah of st. George is
here spending several days on a bust
ness trip
Miss Avis Hamilton left yesterday for
Emporia to remain two weeks on
vacation TRIP.
Mr.. n. Prescott is improving after
several days illness
Miss Martha Templin is visiting this
week with relatives in Abilene.
Miss Nellie Warner eft yesterday for
Dodge City to remain week with her
ia rentS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07
Fall Proves Fatal to ID. T. Cook.

Pratt, Kan. June david 7. Cook
a construction superintendent of 1925
East Thirty-sixth street. Kansas CITY.
Mo-. is dead as the result of a fall re
ceived Saturday afternoon while super
intending the construction of the new
Lcnuntv high school here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07
NORTH SIDE NEWS
Tom James Returns From South
eastern Kansas.
Reports Crops in That Section
Look Good.
LOCATING ON n. SIDE.
Out Of Town People Move Into
First Ward.
X. and L. of S. to Give Free En-
tainment Tonight.

Tom James has returned from OF
ta,wa where he has been attending the
c. a. r. encampment which was held
the latter part of May. He also visit
ed in Chanute and other places in
southeastern Kansas. He reports that
the crops in that part of the country
are looking good. I'm spite of the
dreuth in the early part Of the winter
and this spring, wheat and corn in that
part of Kansas is looking fine" said
Mr.. James this morning. 1.-THE wheat
is coming to a good head and it would
not surprise me If it would yield from
10 to Il bushels to the acre. That part
of the state is growing rapidly. Be
sides it's being a good garden coun-
try, the oil, well industry is giving it a
wonderful impetus.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07
FERGUSON to Meet Jeanette.

Boston June SANDY Ferguson
and Zoe Jeanette were matched yes
terday to fight a twelve round bout at
the Arn1ory A. A. June p. jeanette
has Just returned from France. The
men are evenly matched.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07
Notes and Personals.

The Model bakery makes bread that
is found IN every home.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Miller have
moved from st. Anne, ILL.,, to the North
side. and have located at 808 Van
Buren street. Mr.. Miller is employed in
the Santa F'e shops.
Midsummer hats at Mrs. Todd's Hat
Shop. 917 North Kansas avenue
The North Topeka Cycle Co. deal in
new and secondhand bicycles and do
repairing of all kinds on short notice
al reasonable prices. Bicycle supplies
are always on hand. at 904 North KAN
sas avenue. Independent phone Piss red.
The Knights and Ladies of Security.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kind sympathy ano
for the floral tokens during the illness
and after the death of our beloved wife
and mother.
CHARLES OFTEN AND SONS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07
Advertising Copy.

Make easy money at home corre-
spending for newspapers experience
unnecessary. Send stamp for particu-
lars. Empire Press Syndicate, Mid
dleport, n. Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07

We can save you money on that lum.
j. b. wHELAN & CO.. I'll E. 4th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

of age. died Saturday afternoon Of
heart failure at the home of her
daughter Mrs Eta Hadley, 634
Clay street. Mrs. Wardin left a
daughter Mrs Hadley. and a son,
Charles E. Wardin. The funeral was
held this afternoon at 8 O'Clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07

William Rafferty,, aged 80 years,
died Sunday afternoon at his home
near Dover, where he had lived for
more than 80 years. The funeral
will be held from the Church of the
Assumption Tuesday afternoon at 1
o'clock. Interment in the Catholic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07
least 1OPfkAN0IES|
(eA1 &, a@a795Isd

Items for the East Topeka column may
be telephoned to Ind. phone I75Ll
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07
[0AKLAN GOSSIP
[A.,1 A {Ez;z,4szzA,

Items for the Oakland notes may be left
at the Iowa Grocery or telephone to Ind.
phone 1751.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07

Charles E. Ginger. aged IS years
died at his home, 531 Topeka ave-
nue.. Sunday morning of Bright's dis
ease. The funeral will be held from
the Walnut Grove NJ. z. church al
2:30 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07

Hazel Stonehing. the 12-year- old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Stone
king, died at her home. 40S Tyler
street Sunday morning of dropsy.
The funeral was held from the resi-
dence this afternoon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-07

One of the deputy clerks in the of
fee of the city clerk paid her milk
license the other day-it amounted to
exactly three cents. This three
cents caused the city treasurer to go
over the whole set of books in his
office and transfer the sum to the
proper fund. 1t also made 1t neces-
sary for an excessive amount of red
tape in the office of the city clerk.
Taken in all this three cents prob
ably made three hours of work for
the city officials. It is a crime to
mention milk license around the
city hall.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-11
CURIOUS NATURAL pEcgPTIoNs.

Our senses deceive US curiousIy at times hasa
OF lightning lights up the ground FOR one one-nin-
fo1th second yet it seems 10 Us 70 last ever 50
much longer.
What happens Is that the impression remains IN
the eve or the retina for about Oneeghth oI sec
ord or I2tO0 times as long the fash lasts II
on a dark night q train speeding along az sixty
miles an hour is lit UP by lightning fash e
appears stationary. yet IN the eighth OF a second
during which We seem 10 see It the train travels
eleven feet
But We really only see Il during one one-nilliontn
OF a second and in that time it travels only ons
one-hundredth OF an inch
When mans leg IS cut or. II the stump be t--t-
tated ne feels the pain n his toes This curious
deception is the any one can practise On
himself by striking his elbow the table when
he feels the pain IN his fingers. or course. in both
cases the pain is felt in the brain.
We Go not actually perceive different distances
with the eye but judge them from various tndica-
tons. When Judgment Is at fault we are de-
ceived L you person in FOG. for instance.
he seems to be much bigger than usual The sans
thing happens when you see men or cattle on TIRE
TOP OF a hill against the horizon IN twilight In
both cases judge them 10 be further away than
they really are. and consequently they appear up~
commonly iarEe-TIJ- Bits
New-York tribune., 1909-04-11

a further guarantee OF safety. and mineral bed
spread VIII conTne the flames due to careless and
lndefatgabie cigarette smoker who puffs the weed
abed Doubtless an asbestos kimono would reduce
the number of fatalities among women whose wide
sleeves ignite they work over the gas stove It
IS certain that a pair OF asbestos mittens would
save burned fingers in taking things out Of the
oven \ wood box or waste paper box made OF as
bestos building lumber would reduce the reports
Of spontaneous combustion" Such boxes are be-
ginning to be used by railroads and commercial
houses
Il should 6a noted that no material known 70
man will resist intense and prolonged heat Enough
heat viii cause asbestos to cTumbIe and lose It's
protective value Asbestos is a fire retarter Used
in dwelling Of the kind described it would be
practically indestrUctible because OF the lack OF
material to create intense heat. Il would check all
casual coulagratIOns.
The builder OF q wooden bungalow NAV adopt
some OF the fire Dreventivcs mentioned and con
sider other simple means Of obtaining as much
protection as possible IN important principle is
to construct each room so that a fire may be con-
fined in IL. at least for temporary period enabling
the occupants TO down the flames with few
buckets or water or otherwise hreproof roof
helps lot if it is not hreProof, the least
should be n0n-combustitle. Metal lath is prefer
able TO wood in plaster wall Mouse holes or
breaks Ia the plaster are danger points, giving
flames chance 10 lick their way into the interior
woodwork. Mice sometimes carry matches into
their holes and ignite them within partitions. II
the bungalow is more than one story. the spaces
between the tops of the story studding should
be closed with brick and cement so as not 20 pro
vide natural nues for d conhaEratlon. All nues
should be kept closed. electric wires run IN con-
duIts. chlmueEs ana heating Iipes not allowed 10
come too close 70 woodwork kerosene lamps filed
by daylight and carefully treated at night Cellar
rubbish and wooden ash barrels should be avoided.
The kitchen should be made especially fre SAFE
II there Is running water fire hose should
handy. otherwise pals Of water should DC kept IN
convenient places.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-11

houses 3G7 convicts and contains the carpenter and
paint shops, tailor shop and ironing the post
laundry. prison Office and stOreTOOms, shoe shop
and barber shop. where all prisoners shaved
and have their hair cut to UnmiIitary closeness
Between the inner and outer fortifCatons Of Fort
jay is 4 broad moat which has never been filled
with water 20 check enemyls advance. Draw
bridges from TWO sallyports span the green secIu-
sion Of this moat. which serves the peaceful pur-
pose OF q ball ground and resting place protected
from bea ting sea winds
Quarters for four companies. eacn with its
tailor and barber shops. occupy the inner quad
rangle Of Fort Jay, which is a military post
tireIy distinct from the Department OF the East
Governors Island. Just the six acres the
north OF the island crowded with yellow buildings.
wholly occupied by the New York Arsenal.
which has its separate administration and Off
GERS well military museum, guarded by the
that opened the battle OF Gettysburg. and
enlivened within by bright hued calico rags the
flags OF truce of the Fflpinos.
IN the new plan of the island this museum viii
occupy pretentiOUs quarters to the northeast. and
viii inspire patriotism teach the countrys mill
tary history by the completeness OF its collection
Of trophies of