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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-06-26
MISCELLANEOUS
? COLUMN
BY MRS. IA s. GIvLER
REDUCED.
BY ELSIE DUNCAN YALE

Some waists most wonderfully
made;
But yet they seemed far out of
reach,
For they were marked six dollars
each
And many a shopper sauntering
by
Looked on them with a long
ing eye,
And said, ALAS. my scanty
hoard,
Six-dollar waists 1 can't afford !"
But soon did favoring Fortune
smile;
Those same waists in tumbled
pile
Upon bargain table lay,
And oh, the crowd that came
that day!
They jostled, showed, and cen
pulled hair
That each a trophy home might
bear;
The reason one can plainly state,
Those waists were marked, Five
Ninety eight"
Miss Mary Mccain, a nurse,
who by her bravery rescued nine
children on the occasion of the
burning of the excursion steam
er Gen. Slocum, in New York
harbor, recently was presented
with a medal by Congress in
recognition of her services.
A word to those who are striv-
ing for the highest, holiest, Dur-
est and best life that this world
will give. How can we attain it ?
By guarding and cultivating that
little spark of divinity breathed
into each soul by the Creator
Every unlovely thought, every
impatient word, every unkind or
cruel deed dimS it.
Simple Graduation Exercises.
The Board of Education of ST.
Louis has taken a step in the
right direction in requiring the
annual graduation exercises of
its public schools to be conduct
ed in a simple, inexpensive way,
and strictly prohibiting the send
ing of presents and flowers. This
prevents the discrimination that
is too often made in graduation
exercises of many cities between
rich and poor.
Pennsylvania New Law-Penn-
Sylvania is to be congratulated
on her new law, which provides
that school children shall receive
systematic training in humane
education, including kind treat
ment of birds and animals, the
lesson consisting of not more
than half hour each week. This
law forbidS experimenting with
any living creature in any public
school.
A Pinch of Makes a good
gargle.
With warm water makes an
emetic.
Take dry before meals stimu-
lates digestion.
Warm water and salt held in
the mouth often stops toothache.
Brush the teeth once a week
with salt and water; prevents
tartar and strengthens the gums.
Throw handful of coarse salt
into the water before you bathe;
it will tone you up and gives the
skin fresh color
Severe collie may be cured by
taking a cup of cold water in
which a teaspoonfuI of salt has
been dissolved.
The same dose often revives
after a fall, if the patient can be
induced to swallow it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-06-26

In the week ending Wednesday
noonN we have had 4.35 inches
rainfall but no rain has fallen in
the last % hours.
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Subscribe for the World only
one dollar year.
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Taken Up-About June 18th,
brown horse, weight about HOO
lbs, star in forehead. foretop
clipped, shod in 'front.'. John
Conner, 4 miles north of Voda.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-06-26

For Sale 80 head of horses
good ones. w. A. MOng,
5 miles north of Voda.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-06-26
Fresh pork at Bakers.

We would accept a few more
subscribers at 81 a year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-06-26

Heavy, impure blood makes a
muddy pimply complexion,
headache. nausea, indigestion.
Thin blood makes you weak,
pale, sickly. Burdock Blood
Bitters makes the blood rich,
red. pure restores perfect
health. 1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-15
SCHOOL TAXATION.
Proposed Bill Would Cut Topeka
Schools So, 200.

To the Editor of the State Journal:
One of the important matters for
consideration in the present legisla-
ture is the adjustment of the tax lev
les for the various state. county and
municipal purposes to the increased
valuation of property which has been
brought about by the revision of the
tax law
The fixing of the rate of levy is a
matter of great concern to all of the
public interests and especially with
reference to its effect on the public
schools.
Two years ago the legislature
amended the law applying to the levy
for schools in cities of the first class
and fixed the rate at 20 mills making
it the same as the rate in cities of
the second class This action was IN
response to general appeal to the
legislature for relief from boards OF
education in cities of the first class.
In the special session of 1908 the
legislature limited the amount to be
raised for schools in 1908 to the
amount which was permissible under
the law of 1907 and per cent of the
same in addition. In accordance with
this law the levy in Topeka for 1908
for general support and buildings was
S243. S94.73, which was more than ST.
GOO below the limit permitted by law
The boards of education in cities of
the first class have united in an ex-
preston that in their judgment the
the first class should be fixed for the
present at six mills. which in cities of
over 40 600 population might well be
divided into five mills for general sup
port and one mill for buildings.
While il is exceedingly desirable to
keep taxes for all public purposes with
in the lowest possible limits, yet it is
not desired by the people concerned
that the efficiency of the schools should
be in any way disturbed by an unrea-
sonable reduction of the school reve-
nues The effect on the Topeka school
of measures now before the legislature
would be to reduce the revenue for the
general support of the Topeka schools
and for buildings in 1909 more than
$35, 600 below the amount actually lev
led in 1908; provided that the valuation
should remain as high as it is at pres
ent
Under these conditions it would be
necessary for the Topeka board of edu-
cation to cut down expenses by re-
ducing the salaries of teachers or to
shorten the school year. It would also
prevent or delay certain improvements
in buildings which seem to be absolute
ly necessary for the safety and COM
fort of pupils
Certainly the people of Topeka do not
wish to have their school privileges cur
tailed, nor the salaries of teachers reduced
From business considerations also II IS
important that the schools in Topeka
should be maintained according to the
highest standard of efficiency.
People from different parts OF the state
are looking TO Topeka with view to com
ing here for residence and one OF the cnier
attractions to such persons is the high
standing of the public schools and the 9th
er educational advantages offered IN To-
TO cripple these institutions in any de-
gree would be disastrous
Superintendent Schools
Topeka. Kansas, Feb 10. 1903
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-15
PAPERS ARE 0. K.
ParIzhurst-D safe Is Opened This
Morning.

The vault in the Parkhurst-Dayis
building which was destroyed by fire
Thursday evening was opened today
and the contents found to be intact.
An examination of the insurance pa
pers which it contained revealed a pleas
ant surprise to the firm inasmuch as
several thousand dollars more insurance
was carried at the time of the fire than
was supposed to be in force.
The offices of the firm have been
moved to the old John p. Cole build
ing at the corner of Second street and
Kansas avenue, occupied bv the Symms
Grocery company for many years as a
Topeka branch OF that firm: BY Tues
day morning the firm will be in shape
to partially care for their business. Cars
of merchandise are arriving daily and
the most of these are being unloaded-
The Topeka Fruit and Produce COM
pany Mr. Collins, manager, has moved
out to make room for the Parkhurst-
Davis people, going upstairs opposite
the street over Marshall Bros drug
ct
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-15
LOCAL MENTION.

Use the Independent long distance
service to Kansas City. St Louis. Lin
coin. Omaha and all intermediate points.
The Independent long distance service
is being rapidly extended all over the
country
Many Topeka smokers, really pre-
fer Eagles Rose Tint five cent cigars.
to most ten cent stock. It is larger
cigar for the price and is well made
with long Havana filler.
DR.. s. Temple Osteopath. 735 Kansas
ave. Ind 1872 Res 236S Black. Bell 1885.
Births reported to the city physician
today: To Mr. and Mrs Clyde Gates
$50 Freeman avenue, a boy; to Mr.
and Mrs. George Stout, Elliott street,
a boy.
c. z. Easton. living at 1913 Central
Park avenue, is sick at his home with
a bad attack of the measles He is a
man So years old and the doctors fear
the consequences
The whole city dominates each mem
her of the school board at the primar-
les. March 2. so decides the city at
torney. and the attorney general. Reg
istration books close February 49,.
Mrs. J. B. Johnson and her
daughter, Mrs ]. P. Altberger of
Philadelphia who have been in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-15
HELP MUNSON FAMILY.
Subscription Finds a Ready Response
in Topeka.

a popular subscription has been
started for the family of John Mum
son, who was killed during the Park
hurst-Davis- fire by falling walls, and
DESIGNATED the MunSon fund. The
plan was evolved by Fred c. Slater,
John F. Strickrott, Jesse Wright, ]. T.
Nichols. L. Biscoe and George P Stitt
and the Prudential Trust company
has been made the custodian of the
contributions which may be left at the
Prudential bank at the corner of Sew
enth street and Kansas avenue.
The funeral of John Munson was
held from the modest little home of
the Munsons in Oakland Sunday af-
ternoon and today the mother and five
little children. the oldest 9 years of
age are receiving such comfort as
svTnpathetic neighborS can give them
Two of the children are critically i'll
with pneumonia and there is a posi-
biIity that little grave and perhaps
two may soon be made in the Munson
lot in the cemetery.
a majority Of the subscriptions
have come from those least able to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-15
H. |. HULL NAMED.
VIII succeed C. f. Morton in Rock
Island Service.

H L Hull of the Rock Island ticket
Office has been appointed local ticket
agent in the place of Charles E. Nor
ton, who resigned to take effect March
l. The duties of city passenger and
ticket agent have been divided, Mr..
Hull being appointed to take charge OF
the ticket Office. A city passenger
agent will be appointed later.
Mr. Hull has been with the Rock
Island a number of years, coming here
= bout fifteen months agO from Hutch
inson- Previous to that time he spent
fifteen years with the passenger de-
partment Of the Pennsylvania railroad,
so that he is Well fitted TO take charge
of his new position
No further changes Will be made in
the local Office. LOOMS Hull will con-
tinue as day ticket clerk, while Dick
Collins, who has acted as night agent
for some time, will continue in that
position.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-15
FOR TOPEKA TROLLEY.
Foreigners Look Over Interurban Pre-
ject and Approve.

Kansas City. Feb. 15.-Adolph Becker
and Andre Well OF Brussels, Belgium,
representatives OF bankers who are
financing the Kansas City, Kansas &
Southwestern electric railway are in
Kansas City looking over their invest
ment Of u million dollars
The road is to be 215 miles long and is
to connect Kansas City, Topeka, Law
renee and Independence, Kan.
E. NJ. Lambkin, president Of the Mar.
Ian Construction company of Kansas
City which is to build the line, says that
actual work on the road probably
would begin early in the spring and
that the section from here to Topeka
probably would be finished within the
wear
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-15

give and most of them are for one
dollar. In several instances the
amount subscribed has been larger
and the fund now amounts to S95.
The call which has been issued asks
for SO cents and $1.0o subscriptions.
but the rule has been violated in nu-
merous instances and two and five
dollar and one twenty-five dollar sub
Scription has been received
This twenty-five dollar substitution
comes from one of the best known of
Topeka's wealthy citizens and he has
clothed his charity in mantle of OBJ
security by requesting that his name be
withheld. This man is amply able to
give to charity as he frequently does
burying his identity under the request
that his name be withheld
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-15

"And the birds of the air have
nests. Matt viii-20.
Filled with eggs. valued at
one cent per egg by the Gentleman
from Bourbon county. And if he can
catch the old bird with the goods on
her-or rather, on the goOds-she is
worth five centimes more.
Two years ago it was that Davis of
Bourbon introduced some kind of
legislation similar TO this. and was
turned down But OF recent date, this
crow bounty bill was passed in the
house. and will last until it gets to
the senate.
Years ago, some one introduced a
bill in the senate placing a bounty
upon rattlesnakes. The late Noble
Prentis, who sat at the press table,
leaned over and remarked in a stage
whisper: Il always thought that kill
ing a Tattlesnake was like virtue-iJs
own reward That remark could be
easily annexed to the crow bill A
farmer does not need a five cent in
centive to kill a crow whenever he
can 1t is our experience that gun
will shoot no further in the direction
of a five cent crow than it will toward
a crow with no cash value. and that
no one ever begrudged the ammuni-
ton he used on the common pest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-15

California. returned Saturday and are
with Mrs. Eugene Hagan at the
Devon. Mrs Frank J. Thomas of
Oklahoma City is also Mrs. Hagan's
guest.
Mr. and Mrs Earle c. Williams
will leave tomorrow for Mansfield,
La, to spend two or three weeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-15

But there may be something behind
Mr.. Davis's anxiety over this crow
business. In an iu-advised moment,
he advertised for passage an anti
lobby bill of his own One who at
tends the legislature at the munificent
salary of three bones per diem,
should have some thing to fall back
on. Mr.. Davis has spotted, down in
Bourbon county, a valuable crow
rookery which he intends to raid
when it is ripe. AS was said before a
cents, with five cents extra if you
catch the old bird.
''Unto the pure, all things are
pure. Titus ills.
When that line was written, several
thousands years ago. the custom of
selling cold storage eggs for the Real
Thing. and rotten apples for catsup
and H. 0 for whisky, had not
been invented Hence the need for
pure food legislation was not felt at
that time. At present only a few
things are pure even to the pure. and
Senator DR.. Milligan of Garrett is ex-
cusable for his attitude Regardless
subject, DR.. MilIigan cannot believe
that some of the food stuffs. nearly
all of the booze and a majority of
the sewers are pure, even TO the
pureSt- For many years Dr. Milligan
has probed around in medical and
chemical research, and has reached
the conclusion that sulphuric acid is a
poor beverage, sewer germs make a
poor substitute for oxygen, and coal
tar is a poor food
Two years ago, DR.. Milligan held a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-15

This is field day for the public
utilities bill in the house, and it will
probably pass that pyrotechnic body
This bill carries the Bible staten ent
that lit is not good for man to live
alone" a step further. and claims that
it is not good for any business
proposition to live alone. The theory
is. that any man or bunch of men,
who own the only business of its kind
in one town, should be handed over
to the city for management. This
would be very nice indeed. The Re
publican party. consisting of both its
member Stubs and Dolley, want
this bill passed, and It would be d
shame to turn il down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-15

seat in the house, where he handled
his affairs so we'll that he was pro-
NOTED by his constituents, with the as
sistance of some additional con-
stituents. and returned as a member
Of the small end of the legislature
Being a man of few words but extern
sive brain action, DR.. Milligan seems
to De getting results without visible
effort. and as a major portion of his
legislation is backed by that most per-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-15
IRVINE TO SPEAK.
St. Joe Man VIII Address Ad Club
Tomorrow.

The Topeka Ad club will meet Tues
day at noon at the Hotel Throop. ].
VI. Irvine of St. Joseph. editor Of the
Western Fruit Grower, will deliver an
address. The general discussion will
be on the subject, Boosting a State
Fair There will also be an election
of delegates to the annual meeting Of
the Southwestern Division of the Ad
Club Of America at St. Joe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-15
Tho NTouIton I,ecture
store

The first lecture in the course of six
by Professor Richard G. Moulton OF the
University of Chicago, Will be given at
the high school Wednesday evening Of
this week. Season tickets 81, on sale
BY the city teachers and at the office
OF the superintendent Of city schools.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-15

The state board of control has filed
claim for S313.2 200 against the estate
Of Anna Stone. who is confined in the
state asylum at Osawatomie for the
insane in the probate court. She has
been in the institution for twenty
years and the claim is for board and
attendance during this period
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-15

The house has been spending the
afternoon debating on section / OF the
good roads bill providing for county
engineers and drags.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-15

sistent lobby, the state board OF
health. ne is liable to pass his bills
The fact also. that he is chairman OF
the committee on Temperance and
Hygiene will help some.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-15
PLEADS FOR TOTS.
CONCERNING CHILD LABOR

Continued from Page one.)
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-03
Csc

Attractive styles. The lin
gerie waists are of null and
lawn. trimmed deliberately with
lace combined with embroid-
erv; others with Irish laces.
The assortment of tailored
waists. IS too varied for descrip-
fion. Numerous patterns in
Danask or Madras are offered.
-. Ssoond Flooy-Noyfh
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-03
S145

French batiste and Persian
lawn waists, elaborately trim
med with all-over embroidery
and dainty Valenciennes laces;
also some very good numbers
in dainty hand embroidered
fine French batiste. Smart
styles in imported fabrics in
color stripe Madras Waists.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-03

a limited number of styles,
representing some of the most
advanced modes of the coming
season; waists that are lacy,
attractive and effective; hand
embroidered, tailored linens;
also few tailored models in
pique. These are decidedly
smart and the ht is guaran-
teed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-03

Models of beautiful designs,
enhanced by the profuse use of
the newest laces and enbroid-
cries. Sleeves are the particu-
lar feature in these waists,
many styles being shown.
French null, hand embroidered
waists, particularly attractive for
their dainty effect and fine work
manship. Also many hundred
tailored waists at this price.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-03
S3.95

An exceptionally fine assort-
ment of beautiful waists of the
real dainty lingerie style. Some
pretty models are trimmed
with Irish and Valenciennes
laces; some have attractive
hand embroidered work. The
least We can say is that the
styles are unsurpassed at
prices far above the ones
quoted. Second FIooy-North
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-03
Waist Sale
S2.45

Fancy tailored waists, lawns
and batistes, hand embroidered
yokes trimmed in Cluny lace,
dainty embroidered patterns;
also attractive color design eff
fects.
We especially feature hand
embroidered waists at this
price; also tailored waists in
linen, pique and embroidered
madras; perfect fit guaranteed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-03
White
Waists
The Annual
S1.95

Confidence gained by the
wonderful success of our waist
sale year age has strength
ened the stock in lingerie and
tailored waists for this year four
fold.
The genuine and quick response
and enthusiasm manifested Satur-
day for these values proves that
they are such as will warrant many
women laying in their seasons
supply.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-03
White Goods

Dainty white goods, including white corded
checks and stripes in Dimities and Lawns, Dot
ted Swisses and mercerized fancies in an endless
variety of patterns, all at the white sale n
price, the yard, u
81 inch white mercerized Madras, suitable for
waists and dresses, at the extremely low H.
price, the yard, III
White Madras mercerized fabric, which re-
tains its luster after laundering, shown in many
very desirable patterns, marked, 10IA~
the yard AE7<I
White dress fabrics in a varied range of dainty
patterns and materials, including satin striped
mercerized Batistes, sheer embroidered Swisses
and highly mercerized Madras Waistings, ex-
tremely low priced, considering the high TO-
grade material, the yard. AOI
.ztrt Floor Center AjsLs
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-03
HUNTER BLOWS OFF
TOP OF HIS HEAD
Accident in Boat Bereaves
Woman and Her Four
Young Children

SOUTH BEND, Wash, Jan. Sam
Geer accidentally shot and killed HIM
self while hunting in a boat with Floyd
Brown. IA year old boy. Geer blew
OF the top of his head. He leaves a
widow and four young children.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-03
TREATING VOTERS
IS NOT UNLAWFUL
Connecticut Court Dismisses
Case Brought Against the
Governor Elect

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. 2.-The
case against Governor Elect George L.
in the campaign to treat voters, was
dismissed today. The suit was brought
under the corrupt practices act which
was declared unconstitutional.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-03
Gowns.

Night Gowns, made with V neck or round
or slipovers; in nainsook cambric and muslins
splendidy made and excellent tx
value, III
Night Gowns, lace and embroidery trimmed
V neck or square, round or OK
slip-over, /SS
Night Gowns of exceptionally desirable
make, offering wide variety of CfIE
styles and trimmings, PA. T0
Night Gowns offered in innumerable modes
high neck, round neck or V neck muslins OIL
nainsook; cut full and wide, Cf0E
prettily trimmed EAsI1
Night Gowns, fine nuslins, cambrics anc
nainsooks, embroidery trimmed; C0 LE
choice materials; every beauty, 1z.7J
Night Gowns, handsomely trimmed; O
exceptional quality; cut full and wide, perfec
wGrsmansh'p' vsInss' unmatched S3.4s
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-03
Corset Covers

Corset Covers m an assortment comprising
lace and embroidery trimmed garments zr.
in all sizes, ~
Corset Covers in large assortment of sizes
and styles, various materials and trim rr-
mings; good values, 001
Corset Covers, round low neck style; trimmed
with laces embroideries, headings and pr
dainty wash ribbons, III
Corset Covers, profusely trimmed; made Of
the best materials; excellent fitting, in nr
Vulnerable styles ~
Corset Covers, exceptionally we'll made; hand
some styles; fine quality of material; r1Ir
daintily and elaborately trimmed p1sT0
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-03
Annual Sale of Linens Domesfics and White Goods

Knowing that the sections en-
bracing foreign and domestic
wash goods, linen and domestics
are among the most popular OF
the West, and the intention of the
management to make them
among the foremost of the world,
are responsible for the immense
stock and extremely low prices
for this Annual January White
Sale. An opportunity unequaled
for hotels, steamships and res
taurants, as we'll as homes, to
procure a seasons supply.
CLOTHS
All linen satin Damask, Table
Cloths, with napkins TO match,
priced very low:
2x2H yards, $1.75
2x3 yards, $2.O5
2Ax24 yards, $2.45