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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-22

goes with a modern playground viii
be installed in the Topeka No 2. SO
literally donated by DIR. Eva Harding.
The city officials have taken a great
the land donated this morning was
added to by the land bordering the
creek owned by the city. 1t is also
thought that the city will do consider
able grading and planting on their
part of the donation as a help to
those who are trying to make the
playground movement a success in
this city.
Chief Eaton has plan on foot to
make it a violation of city ordinance
to take or receive orders for liquors
within the city limits of Topeka.
There is a state law which makes it
a misdemeanor for a man to take or
receive orders for intoxicating liquors
directly or Indirectly by contract and
incorporated in the city ordinance
book and then he will make a clean
sweep with his new broom.
There are a number of booze agents
in Topeka at this time according to
the chief. Not only are they in the
city but they are doing a big business
and it must be stopped. The state
has made several arrests in other
cities for this act and Chief Eaton has
taken it upon himself to go after them
as though everything would have to
refer back to the money order bust
ness after all. 1t was not so very long
ago when one of the postoffice officials
stated that the business in the money
order department had increased 20
per cent since the anti-liQuor laws
went into effect. There is a perfect
stream of coin going through the
mails to Kansas City from Topeka
and in return comes another perfect
stream-a stream that is taken with
out money orders.
| With engines and fire trucks Changing
down the street and the smell of burn
| ing wood ascending the stafrways 40(
| little school children in the Lincoln
| school, at the corner of Fifth and Madi-
| son. calmly kept step to their fire drill
| and marched out of the building at II
| o'clock this morning.
A wooden plug near the furnace ir
| the basement of the two story bricl
| building had caught fire and famed
| by the furnace fan it was burning
| freely when discovered by the janitor
| There was no immediate danger from
1 the spreading of the flames but al
alarm was turned in and was responded
| to by chemicals, trucks, aerials an6
engines from headquarters and Other
nearby stations. The plug was extin.
| guished in a very short time and there
was no damage done.
| The excellent order and the success
! full accomplishment of the fire drill OF
| the young students is the only feature
many a mother give a sigh of relief tt
| have seen the little children come
marching out of the building in such
| a few seconds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-22
LIVE WIRE LETTER.
One Is Sent Out by the Commercial
Club.

The following extracts from a circu-
lar letter sent today by the secretary
to go members of the Commercial club
is self-exr atory:
''You al & live wire-according to
the records at the Commercial club and
therefore this letter to you. Read it
through. sss,.---
ssYour business will grow, at least in
directly as the Commercial club grows.
I'VE don't want your money but We
went your help, and 200 new members
is our aim. Wednesday, November "a,
at 9 a. m, so boosters will start out
and get these names in two hours.
They will so in groups of five"
"a few weeks ago mem bership COM
paign was waged but the business dis
trict was rot touched. and this will be
the field for operations on Wednesday
morning. The board of directors of the
club has reduced the regular $40 mem
bership fee to 81 and will give the
privileges of the organization free dur
ing December or in other words, 81
pays the membership fee and dues to
April 1, 1910.
1.-The workers heretofore have ex-
pressed themselves as having thorough
ly enjoyed the membership campaigns,
and it is expected that they will show
their loyalty to the club on Wednes-
day morning by reporting for duty.
There will be no automobiles used this
time"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-22
TWO CENT RATE.
Illinois Railroad Granted Injunction
and Charges Three Cents.

ST. Louis, Nov. 22.-The Chicago. Pc
cria & st. Louis railroad, protected by
an injunction granted by the federal
court, will begin today to charge cents
a mile for tickets to points where the
road has no competition. This move
is the entering wedge in the fight
waged on the Illinois 2 cent fare law
by the railroads. Since the law be-
came operative. all of the roads have
complied with it. and so far as could
be learned last night no other road
oontemplates putting a cent rate back
at this time. The injunction obtained
by the Buff Line shuts off interference
by the attorney general of Illinois I'M
til the court hears the case on It's mer-
its. The situation is the same as that
created in Missouri when Federal Judge
Mcpherson enjoined the state officials
from enforcing the cent law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-22
ALMA BELL ON THE STAND
The Girl Will Tell Her Life Story to
the Jury.

Auburn, Cal. Nov. 22.-Alma Bell
took the witness sand today in her
trial for the murder of Joseph Ames,
f,er lover, last June, confident that in
the story of wrongs that she would
reveal she would succeed in arousing
=, the breasts of the jurymen the pity
that knows no law, and so go free.
The girl was prepared to tell the
story of her life and spent all of Sum
cay revealing facts to her attorneys
and going over letters in the prepara-
ton for her great fight for freedom.
With her story, the chief points of the
defense will be complete and it is ex-
pected that the case will go to the
jury by Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-22

style by wearing short jackets. A
private imperial rescript has been is
sued to the board of ceremonies in
the same day instructing them to de-
liberate upon this question and mem
orialize to this effect.-Shanghai Mercury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-22

About three flakes of snow fell on To-
peka this morning, and the same will be
shown on the records as a furry"
Four one-hundredths of an inch of rain
accompanied the furry" of snow. The
minimum temperature was reached at
9 o'clock this morning with 8 below
freezing.
The femperafure by the hour
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-22

Five lines-s5c per day. s1.2O per week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-22
Our Reply

Come to our store to-
morrow, and we will de-
monstrate "The New
Method by showing you
the $4,000 values in Suits,
Overcoats and Craven
cites for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-22
Change of Garments in China.

The keun chi-chu (the war depart
ment) has sent in memorial to the
throne that orders may be given to the
officials and individuals of the whole
empire to adopt the dresses of foreign
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

We are investing many thous-
ands of dollars in Paonia, Cedar
and Lilylands. These properties
are rapidly increasing in value.
II you want to lend your money
on the best of security at one per
cent. per month or if you want an
excellent investment see
|. ID. McFADDEN.
Paonia. Colo.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Mrs. Keller who has been visit
ing with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. J. Gabler. left for her
home in Oklahama City, Tuesday
morning. She was accompanied
as far as Ault. Colo, by her
mother and sister who will spend
some time visiting with relatives
at that place.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

1t has been decided that the
celebrated Cook Drum Corps and
band of so pieces will accompany
the G. A. r. special train to Salt
Lake City, August eth, and join
the San Juan delegation at Grand
Junction.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

G. w. Foote and family re-
turned home from Cebolla Satur-
day where they went on account
of Mrs. Foote's rheumatism. She
is better although they did not
stay long enough to receive much
benefit.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Mr.. Raidy, wife and son, of
Danville, Ill. who have been
looking over our valley left for
Salt Lake City, Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Raidy said that if he was to
choose a home in Colorado he
would come to Paonia.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

1t is more than probable that a
large crowd from Paonia will take
advantage of this very low rate of
sl2 05 for the round trip, and
visit the City Of the Saints, Salt
Lake, this year. The excursions
will occur on August 6, z. and s,
and are good for return up to
August 81.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

The Independent Furniture
Company has received seven cars
of mattresses. springs. blankets
and bedding as we'll as some
other goods the great bulk of
which is now ordered TO care for
the extra labor to be employed
moving the fruit caop.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

WANTED-To employ a house
keeper. A lady who can cook
for my peach pickers. Will pay
good wages. Phone ION
c. n. HADLEY.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

X. Kohr has received word that
his wife and children will arrive
from Switzerland sometime about
September 18th and is CORE
spondingly happy.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Chester Arnett and wife. were
up from Delta the latter part of
last week and while here
closed a deal whereby they be-
came the owners of the Elvira
Cartmel cottage on Box Elder
avenue
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Miss Lois Young left for To-
coma, Wash. Thursday morning
where she will stay with her
brother, Kenneth for a while.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Arch Deacon Lyon. of Delta,
will hold Episcopal services in
the Friends church. Tuesday.
August 10th at s o'clock. p. m.
Everybody is cordially invited to
attend.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

J. Rayburn and family. of
Montezuma Iowa, came in the
latter part of last week to visit
for a while. Their son. Harland,
has been here some time.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

A fine line Of the late nov-
els just received. 75o per copy.
The Maxville Book and Sta
tionery Store.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

]. Arthur Hill arrived in Paonia
Wednesday evening from Marble,
Colo, and will spend some time
visiting with home folks.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

J. P. Cuddy and family who
gave a show in Cedaredge Friday
and Saturday nights of last week
returned TO Paonia Monday.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

NoTIcE-To Minnesota tCanal
& Reservoir water users. The
reservoir will be open on or about
Aug. 9th to run about 10 days.
Will be opened again about Aug.
25th. C. y. HArLEY. Secy.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

At the Gayety, Aug. 6 and Z.
THE Blue Legend" (colored.)
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

We have trade properties in
Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska,
10 va. Missouri. Illinois, Michigan
and Eastern Colorado. If you
have anything to trade come in
anj see US.
ANnrpsnN 6, TAvInR
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

The SWEETEST thing out in
Fine Box Stationery. The
Maxville Book and Stationery
Store.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

The work of finishing the Ken
nedy block progresses rapidly
and very soon the Independent
Furniture Co. and Dunbar & Wi
hanson will be in their new
quarters.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

VIM. Hopkins was over from
Crawford Thursday and while
here sold his residence property
to c. c. Hawkins.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Randolph Williamson and fam
lily returned home Thursday from
their fishing trip to Cebolla.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

L. w. Peasley who has been
visiting with Henry Cylmer and
family returned to his home in
Persia, Iowa, Wednesday.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

The finest picking boxes ever
seen in the valley, IL cents each
at The NORTH FORK FRUIT Grow
ERs ASSOCIATION.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Get your bread, doughnuts,
pies and cakes at the Chapman
bakery. Just little better than
the others.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

The Black Diamond mine is
now ready to sell coal to all par
ties. Lump coal, mine run coal,
nut coal and slack.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

DIR. f. A. Post. Optician will be
in town on Saturday of this week
and Monday and Tuesday of next
week.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Miss Kitiie Bishop. of Newton.
Iowa. came in Wednesday even
ing to visit with Arthur Graham
and family for a few weeks.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Randolph Williamson and
family left Monday morning for
Salt Lake City.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Typ ewriter:-Smith- Premier type
writer For Sale. Inquire of
T.. O. McNUTT.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06
LOCAL ITEMS.

Z. II. Hall, of Salt Lake City,
Utah, was Paonia visitor Satur-
day.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Orla Gould and wife. of Fruit
land mesa. were the guests of NJ.
V. Mathews and family Sunday.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Will Alexander opened up a
shooting gallery on Grande ave-
rue this week.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Miss Weltha Brown was the
guest of her cousin Miss Dolores
Hammond, of Cottonwood. this
week.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Percy Hanks who has been
visiting relatives in Traer, Ks,
returned home Friday evening.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Friday afternoon is ladies' after
noon at the shooting gallery. All
ladies are invited.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Ward Alexander, OF Cedaredge,
was visiting relatives and friends
in Paonia few days this week.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Miss Monema Purtee was
Delta visitor Thursday of this
week.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

lin Alexander came over from
Cedaredge Sunday to visit with
relatives for awhile.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Ellis Lane who has been visit
ing friends in Cedaredge. returned
home Thursday evening.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Mrs. Anna Rice. of Olathe, was
visiting friends in Paonia this
week.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Miss Effie Collins and Chas.
Frey were over from Crawford
Thursday.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

Rev. Treworga. of Ord, Nebr.,
spent several days in Paonia this
week.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

F. Linkins. of Grand Junction,
was a Paonia business visitor yes
terday.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

WANrED:-To rent a piano.
Call at Paonia Feed Store.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

"The Pulverizer," very amusing
at the Gayety.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

NJ. ID. Vincent was a business s
visitor to Delta yesterday.
The newspaper., 1909-08-06

ANDERSON & TAYLOR.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-06-23
Church Notes.

First Church of Christ, Scientist,
Pythian Hall, Sunday morning service
1915. Subject, christian Science
The reading room is in the Bank
block, corner Main street and Eastern
avenue and is open daily except Sunday,
from 2.30 to p. M, also Tuesday and
Saturday evenings from 7.3O to 3.
Children's Sunday was observed at the
North church Sunday, an interesting tea
ture being the baptism of FIVE little chill
dren. The pastor preached sermon to
the little folks on the value OF little
things as illustrated by the young lad
furnishing the bread and fishes. in the
miracle Of feeding the multitude.
The Mems League of the Church OF the
Messiah will hold its last meeting for the
summer in the vestry, Friday evening
The members are invited to bring ladies.
Something extra has been prepared in
the line of music. Lunch at 7,30.
The subject of the sermon at the First
Baptist church next Sunday morning
will be "The Don't Worry Club OF the
Saints" The subject in the evening will
be "When Checks Wont Cash"
Chldren's day at the Church of the
Messiah last Sunday was happy one:
The altar had been prettily decorated
by the young people, the music was fine,
the congregation was large, and nine
children we're christened. The pastor
told the story of children's day, and in
the evening the concert was given to
another good audience,
Rev. B. F. Butler will preach next Sun
day on "Men Who Cannot be Bought"
The Juniors will meet Sunday afternoon
at O'Clock, and the topic for Y. P. {. U.
meeting at o'clock will be, Hearing
and Doing"
At recent meeting of the Epworth
League cabinet officers of Grace Metho
dist church, reports from the officers were
heard. A vote was taken to omit the
meetings of the League during July and
August.
Rev. E. E. Grant of East St. Johnsbury
gave very practical and interesting
talk on "Eddies" at Grace Methodist
church Sunday evening
The, childrens day services at the
South church were held Sunday morn
ing. A fine program was given by the
children, and two children were baptised.
The sermon was on the subj ect What
child can do" Prov. POLL. Bibles
were presented by the pastor to six boys
and girls who have reached the age OF
ten years.
Lamps, pitchers and trumpets" will
be the subject of the address at Grace
Methodist church next Sunday evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-06-23
Camp Abnaki.

Two weeks from today the St. Johns
bury Y. M. c. A. boys will leave for Bur
lington, where they will spend Thursday
taking in the Champlain Tercentenaryc eel
ebration. Friday morning they will leave
for North Hero, where they will spend
ten days under canvas. No efforts are be-
ing spared to make everything comforta-
BILE for the boys. There are six steel boats
and two fine swimming places, one at
the dock, where the water is 20 feet deep,
with a springboard, and one on the
sandy beach at the head of the bay,
where the water is shallow for long
distance There is a good field for base
ball, tennis, track events and other
sports. The sanitary arrangements are
excellent, the drinking water is pure and
the food will be of the best quality, good
variety, and in sufficient quantity for
hungry boys. Joseph Lapier of Burling-
ton, who was cook in Vermont regi-
ment during the Civil war, will again be
the cook in charge. Every one who has
benin camp knows what this announce
ment will mean. The camp discipline is
not too strict, no unnecessary restraint
is placed on anyone, but the following
regulations are needed for the comfort
and safety of all. No fire arms, no to-
bacco, no vulgar language or profanity,
no swimming except in the presence of
the physical director. Everyone is ex-
pected to render cheerful obedience to
camp discipline and the violation of any
camp rule will be considered sufficient
reason for sending the camper home,
with all fees forfeited, and all applications
are accepted with this understanding
f.All boys who intend going to camp are
requested to hand their applications to
Mr.. Palmer as early as convenient
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-06-23
Class '06 Reunion.

Twenty-Five members of the class OF
1906 met at $50 p. m, Thursday, at
the st. Johnsbury House for a class
banquet. The evenings program was
planned and executed entirely by Arthur
Carr and Miss Bernice Pierce, who
worked with energy, completing all
preparations without the aid of the
other members of the committee. Fred
Stone was elected chairman of the next
years committee, consisting of the
following members: Bertha Donahue,
Charles Gibson, Hazel Annis, Dorothy
Fairbanks. A fine menu was served as
follows
Cream of Potatoes
Queen Olives Radishes
Baked Bluefish
French Fried Potato Cucumbers
Young Vermont Turkey Giblet Sauce
Mashed Potato String Beans
Chicken Hollandaise
Shrimp Salad French Rolls
Strawberry Ice Cream
Cake Coffee
Fruit Punch
After the feast, excellent toasts were
given as follows: Our Receptions, Dor.
othy Fairbanks; Our First Day in No
10, Hazel Annis; Joys of Commence
ment, Flora Dutton; The Ex's, Clayton
Bond; Class Spirit of 'O6, Leon Kendall
'06 Boys, Maude Berry; 'O6 Girls
Charles Gibson. Just before the com
pany dispersed, the class yell was giver
rousingly in front of the hotel.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-06-23
County Court.

The case of Joseph and Peter Sicord
VS.. Gilman Bros, which has been on
trial the past week, went to the jury
Wednesday noon. After being out seven
hours the jury returned verdict for the
defendants to recover their costs. This
was an action of the case to recover
damages for injuries occasioned by
the bursting away of the defendants
dam and the food of the water over the
premises of the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs
sought to recover $500. Simonds &
Searles and Elisha May for the plaintiffs
Howe & Hovey for the defendants.
The next case taken up was that of
w. c. Way, apt. VS. J. J. Neagle. The
plaintiff in this case was a farmer in the
town of Lyndon and the defendant a
milk dealer in the same town. This &C
ton was brought to recover from the
defendant $105.S0 for milk furnished
him during the month of May 1908.
Simonds & Searles were for the plaintiff
and Howe & Hovey for the defendant.
The case went to the jury Thursday
night and the jury returned verdict for
the plaintiff to recover the full amount
of his claim $105.80 with interest and
costs.
Three cases were settled Friday morn
ing; Ida Fadden VS. John Mcdonald;
George w. Jenkins VS. Scott Farnham;
Scott Farnum ct ux. VS. George w. Jen-
kins.
Thursday afternoon seven respondents
were brought up to plead. George La
Vasser of St. Johnsbury charged with
larceny peaded guilty. George Good
win of St. Johnsbury, charged with statu-
tory rape pleaded not guilty. Virginia
Goss of st. Johnsbury charged with adul-
terry pleaded not guilty. Thomas Hall
of St. Johnsbury, charged with adultery
pleaded not guilty. Kate Smith of
Peacham charged with breach of peace
pleaded guilty. Her sentence was de-
ferred.
The Caledonia County Grammar
school of Peacham VS.. George T. How
ard of Craftsbury and S. Blanche Kent
OF Hardwick was taken up yesterday.
This is an action of election brought to
recover possession Of certain land in the
town of Hardwick. The grammar
school claims title from several acts OF
the Vermont legislature.
Several criminals were arraigned yes
terday. Henry Badger of Danville
pleaded guilty to charge of being found
intoxicated and to charge of disturb
ing the public school. Bill Hayes of st.
Johnsbury pleaded not guilty to charge
of selling and furnishing Intoxicating
liquors. George La Vasser yesterday
withdrew his plea of not guilty
and entered a plea of nolo conten-
dere. His sentence was not less than
10 nor more than ~ days at hard
labor in the county jail.
The court of chancery has sustained
defendants second demurrer to orators
bill in the case of William M. Dunsyre
VS. Sarah A. Warner, and has dismissed
the bills with costs to defendant. N. A.
Norton and Guy W. Hill for orator
George L. Hunt for defendant
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-06-23
Ninth Grade Graduation.

Music Hall was fairly we'll filled Thurs
day afternoon at the graduating exer-
cises of the ninth grade of the public
schools. The class of 70 scholars occu-
pied seats on the platform which was
prettily decorated with the class colors,
white and green. Prayer was offered by
Rev. B, F. Butler and the address of the
occasion was by Hon. Mason S. Stone,
state superintendent of education. Mr..
Stone gave an excellent address, urging
upon heyoung people accuracy, honesty
and other traits of character. He briefly
sketched in closing the marvellous
growth of the United States, especially
since the Spanish-American war, and
attributed our success to the honorable
dealings of our citizens. The music by
the chorus and the glee club was warmly
applauded, Gounod's Hymn of Praise"
being especially we'll executed. The
diplomas were presented to the class by
David E. Porter, chairman of the board
of school directors, after a brief and
| fitting address.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-06-23
His Eighty-Eighth Birthday.

The friends of Henry Hill met at his
home on Railroad street Thursday to
celebrate his SSth birthday. Three
daughters, Mrs Emma Clifford of Wild
er, Mrs. Lula Emery of Medtord, Maine,
and Mrs Della Aicardi of Boston were
present, also son, Mark Spaulding and
family of Concord. Another son and
daughter were unable to be present.
Dinner was served and picture of Mr.
Hill was taken by Miss Susie Morrison
OF Wells River, also group picture of
four generations was taken. Many
useful presents were left, also about 500.
in money, as reminder of the day, and a
postal shower was given him. All Join
in wishing Mr.. Hill many returns of the
day. The birthday cake was made by
Mrs Jonathan Huntley, formerly Lille
Lynn, who has known Mr.. Hill since
she was child and whom he had not
seen for 40 years.