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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
WHEAT AT SIPS.
Farmers Assert That Should Be the
Minimum Price.

Washington, Feb. 11.-Declaring
that farmers should receive as much
profit on his business as the manu-
facturer or the merchant and that
the minimum price of wheat on the
farm should be $1.25 per bushel. the
American Society of Equity has
transmitted a paper to congress show
ing the cost of the farm, materials and
machinery and the amount of capital /
which it is necessary for a farmer to
invest before beginning the raising of
wheat.
Figures which were compiled from
the books of businesslike farmer in
the Red river valley and which have
been certified to by expert accountants.
place the cost of producing wheat at
$1.19 $40 per bushel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11

lating to the police departments in
cities of the first class.
H B. No 794. BY Kyle-An act re-
lating to criminal offenses committed
on railroad trains.
H B. No. 7s5 BY Haskin-An act
relating to the shipment of intoxicat-
ing liquors.
II. B. No 7s6. BY Berke of Jewell
An act making an appropriation to L.
A. Ross for services performed.
H. B. No. 797- BY Berke of Jewell
An act making an appropriation to s.
H. Dodge for services performed.
H B. No. 79S. BY Allen-An act
making appropriation for and provid-
ing for the payment of unpaid salary
to ]. McCabe Moore, judge of the dis
trict court of Wyandotte county.
H. B. No. 799. By Davis of Bourbon
An act in relation to lobbyist for or
against the passage of bills and resolu-
tions. to define the terms of lobbying,
or lobbyist.
H B. No 500. BY Allen-An act re-
lating to life insurance.
H. B. No. S01. BY Stone-An act re-
estate and other property belonging to
a church or religious society.
H. B. No. S02. BY MitcheIl-An act to
provide for the payment of the state
agent at Washington, D. C., for prose-
cutting a certain claim against the
United States.
Substitute for H B. No 244. By COM
mittee on judiciary, local-An act to
provide for the construction and i'm
provement of public roads and high
ways in the state of Kansas.
H. B. No. S03. BY committee on edu-
cation-An act relating to fees.
H. B. No S04. BY committee on edu-
cation-An act to promote the attend
ance and good behavior of pupils In
school; to prevent truancy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
JAMES BURNED OUT.
Big Crockery Store at "A. c. Destroyed
by Fire.

Kansas City. Mo. Feb. 11.-Fire
which originated at an early hour to-
day in the four story Hewson building
at 1920 Walnut street, in the very
heart of the shopping district, dam
aged that building to the extent of
SO, 900 and completely wiped out the
glass and crockery store of T. NJ.
James & Son.
Twenty-Five occupants of the build
ing including the Kansas City Mantle
company. suffered severe losses The
loss to T. NJ. James is estimated at
500, 900. A number of persons
occupying rooms on the top floor were
asleep when the fire broke out, but
escaped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
HE HAD NO VICES.
Court Holds That Is No Excuse for
Committing Crime.

Chicago, Feb. 11.-Thomas Lewis,
postmaster at Grant Works, Ill, who
pleaded guilty to embezzling $SS2 05
of postoff1ce funds has been sentenced
by Judge Lands to serve two years
in the government penitentiary at
LeaVenworth.
A statement on the part of the de-
fendant that he had spent all the en-
bezzled money to support an aged
mother and dependent sister,
coupled with the remark that he
never chewed, drank, gambled or
smoked" brought forth caustic COM
ment from the court.
do you consider SIN moking a
crime ?" asked the court THE fact
that a man had had no personal bad
habits is no excuse for the crime of
embezzlement. Smoking is no vice
that plays a part in this case. 1 am
tired of hearing men hold out as a
palliative fact that they don't smoke" e"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
NEW EXPRESS COMPANY.
The Southwestern Organized in New
York for Texas Business.

Houston, Tex, Feb. 11.-The South
western Express company. capital
$500, 900, has been organized in New
York to DO business in Texas in COM
petition with the companies now in this
state, each of which controls certain
systems and roads.
J. A. Russ. formerly the general
manager of the Pacific Express COM
pany, will be general manager of the
new company. 1t is proposed to esta b.
lish offices throughout Texas and to
compel the railroads under the terms
of a statute which has long laid dor
mant, to handle their business even
though contracts exist with another
company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
KING EDWARD is ILL.
Ordered by a German Doctor to Stay
in His Room.

Berlin. Feb. liking Edward is
suffering today from an attack of
bronchial catarrh, and according to a
local newspaper. he has called in con-
sultation a German physician who or
dered him to remain in his room until
ever, the king had luncheon with the
officers of the Dragon regiment, of
which he is honorary colonel.
1t had been planned also that the
king go in an automobile to Potsdam
this morning to lay a wreath on the
tomb of his sister, the mother of En-
peror William, but this part of the
programme was not carried out owing
to the very cold weather and the high
wind prevailing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
MISS WALSH CANCELS.
Members of Her Company Leave Kan
sas City for New York.

Kansas City, Mo. Feb. lin all
probability Blanche Walsh, the actress,
who is at the University hospital in
this city suffering with a severe attack
of stomach trouble. will not be seen on
the stage again this season. Physi-
clans at the hospital today reported
Miss Walsh's condition still alarming
The members of Miss Walsh's com
pany left for New York today. Miss
Walsh's st. Louis. Kansas City and To-
peka engagements have been cancelled
and it is stated that no definite ar
rangements have been considered for
future dates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
Spring Like Weather.

If a farmer from one of the planets
should drop off and land in this sec
ton of the world today his first i'm
pulse would be to spade up the back
lot and plant a garden. That blythe
way is just what some of the resi-
dents of the city who have lived here
through the successive gas failures
this winter are doing and the weather
conditions certainly suggest spring
time. The temperature rose AZ de-
grees between 6 o'clock this morning
and 2 O'Clock this afternoon an un-
usual occurrence. The temperature
has been from ) to 20 degrees above
normal all day and the forecast in
dicates high temperatures for tonight
and fair weather for Friday. The
following are the temperatures since Z
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
HE QUIT THE JOB.
Gen. John NJ. Wilson Refused to Work
Without Pay.

Washington, Feb. 11.-Unable to
accept compensation for his services
as chairman of the district railway
commission, General John NJ. Wilson,
u. s. A, retired, has resigned.
His ineligibility arose from the fact
that an army officer is forbidden from
receiving a salary other than his pay
for services to the government.
The railway commission was created
by the Interstate Commerce commits
sion to regulate the street railways in
the District of Columbia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
VETO WILL STAND.
Congress Gives Up idea of Passing
Census Bill.

Washington. Feb. 11.-All attempts
to pass at this time the census bill over
the presidents veto were abandoned
today by leaders of the house and SEN
ate. The house committee adjourned
to meet at the call of the chairman.
A hasty poll of both houses was not
encouraging to the passage of the bill
over the veto quickly, particularly in the
senate. The enactment OF a census law
for the taking of the decennial census
probably will be made the subject of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
California Legislature Gives Up
Anti-Japanese Fight.
The School Bill Is Defeated on
Reconsideration.
ROOSEVELT Is VICTOR
After a Battle That Lasted
Nearly All Day.
kilograms of FeIicitatiOn Ex-
changed, on the Result.

Sacramento, Feb. 11-Yielding to the
pressure brought to bear by President
Roosevelt and Governor Gillett, the Cal
ifornia assembly retired from its pre-
vious position on the anti-Japanese
matters by reconsidering the former
vote on the segregation of japanese
students in the public schools and I'm
ally rejected the measure by a vote of
Il to 81 An effort by the supporters
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
STORM ON The WAY.
Snow and a Cold Wave Promised for
Saturday and Sunday.

Washington, Feb. 11.-A storm that
now occupies the middle Pacific coast
will move eastward, according to the
weather bureau over the plateau and
Rocky mountain region tomorrow,
cross the plains states, central valleys
and lake region Saturday and Sunday
and reach the Atlantic coast Monday
or Tuesday. 1t will be attended
throughout its course by snow in the
middle and northern districts of the
country and will be followed by what
promises to be a widespread cold
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
Woman Captures a Thief.

Chillicothe. Mo, Feb. 11.-Miss
Mary McCarty agent for the c., NJ. &
st. P. railroad at Sturges, captured
single handed, a man whom she ac-
cuses of burglarizing her ticket office
when several tickets We're stolen.
When man appeared at the ticket
window with one of the stolen tickets,
Miss McCarty demanded all of them.
The man attempted to leave but she
covered him with a revolver and
held him prisoner until the arrival of
the sheriff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
ALL STEEL CARS.

Chicago, Feb. 11.-After an inyesti-
cation into the efficiency of alI-steel
cars the Rock Island has decided to
adopt this style for all its passenger
service. Contracts have been let for
the immediate construction of 69 all
steel cars for service on the through
trains. Delivery of these cars will be-
gin early in May and by the last Of
the month all of the order, which con-
templates an expenditure of over ST.
000, 900. will be in service
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
ITS SEMI CENTENNIAL.
Santa Fe Corporation Was Formed
just Fifty Years Ago.

Today is the fiftieth anniversary of the
organization of the Incorporation of the
Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe railway
Charles K Holiday and a small band of
early settlers in 1859 launched the move
ment which eliminated in the great Santa
Fe of today. AS a result all the Santa Fe
buildings everywhere over the system are
today flying the American flag.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
DEADLOCK STILL ON.
No Election of Senator i'm Either
Illinois or Wisconsin.

Springfield, ILL.,. Feb. 11.-Today's
joint ballot, the thirty-first of the Illi-
nois legislature for United States SEN
ator, was without result. Hopkins and
Stringer each received 55 votes.
Madison, Wis, Feb. 11.-Today's IS
joint ballot, the tenth of the Wiscon-
sin legislature for United States sena-
tor, resulted in no choice. Stephenson
received 5S votes. lacking five of cleo
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
Sonn Man Is Dead

London, Feb. 11-Andrew Pears,
managing director and head of the
firm of A. and F. Pears, limited is
dead of heart disease, aged 63.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11

Chicago, Feb. 1l.-Forecast for Kansas:
Generally fair tonight and Friday. Warmer
tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
New Bills in House.

The following bills were introduced in
the house today;
H. B. No. 7S9. By Meek and Maxwell
An act requiring railroad companies
to erect and maintain sheds at the
stock yards along their lines of road,
for the protection of stock.
H. B. No. 100. By Boyd-An act to
amend the laws of 1905.
H B. No. 791- By Ely-An act max
ing an appropriation for the Larned
Hospital association.
H r. No. 1872. BY Cunningham (by
request)-An act in relation to the tax
alton of stock in foreign corporations.
H. B. No. 1893. By Matson-An act re-
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CcOntinued on Page EiEhtl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11

The judiciary committee today re-
ported favorably on the Stone
public utilities bill. However, there
is minority report from the COM
mittee urging that the bill be not
passed but it will likely not be filed
Street and interurban lines are not in
cIuded in the bill as reported
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03
Marriage and Meanness.

ison Il young woman noted for her
good works and gentleness. She was
always helping the poor and was pa
tient and kind and universally ad-
mired. She married a fairly good man
and abused him within three months.
She had been good and patient for
years, but husband was too much
for her; she had never been cross to
any one until she was cross to her
husband. There is something about
marriage that stirs up hidden depths
of meanness on both sides.-Atchison
lkan) Globe.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03
A FEW REMARKS FROM PAPA
Quiet, But Emphatic, and Young Thing
Immediately Took a New
View of Life.

An Atchison Young Thing had a
head that ached. her honey boy having
taken his affections elsewhere, and
her father recently shut himself up
with her to reason with her. That
Honey Boy averaged spending so cents
week on you" he said Here's a
dollar a week to take its place. Every
time he called he cleaned out the re
frigerator, your mother will see to it
that your brothers do this in future.
He kept you up late nights. Your
baby sister is cross, and hereafter you
will let the baby do this for you. He
took possession of the most comfort.
able rocker on the porch; when you
look at that rocker in future it will not
be empty, bringing the pang to your
heart that your silly novels tell about:
it will be occupied by the man who
paid for it, and that's me. Your moth
er and l stayed by you through collie
and teething. and We are going to get
you through this if we have to take
turns spanking you. Now, take your
eyes off the moon and look at the dust
around you "-Atchison Globe.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03
NEW SIDELIGHT ON HISTORY
Ensishman Has Other Than Accepted
Version for Corvallis Surren-
der at Yorktown.

They were commemorating the sur
render of CORVALLIS at Yorktown with
the usual fiery speeches. At the close
of the regular program the chairman
announced with wink to those near
him:
I'VE are happy to have with us on
this auspicious occasion repre-
sentative of King Edward. if not of
King George. Ladies and gentlemen. l
beg to present to you Mai Arthur For
rester of the First Royal Dragons,
who will now say few words"
The major looked little surprised
as he strolled to the front of the plat
form, polished his eyeglass, and began
with drawl:
1T has long been wonder to me
how CORVALLIS, with the pick of the
British army, held Yorktown against a
miserable force of militia for only a
few weeks. But ladies and gentle
men, I've seen your town to-day, and
my wonder is now that he cared to
hold such forlorn-looking spot for
even one day"
"Shake!" broke in the chairman
the drinks are on me-"
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03
A Candid Judqe.

A Dover lawyer tells a story in
which figures Hon. II. l.. Dawes, who,
it seems, in his younger days was an
indifferent speaker. shortly after his
admission to the bar he had a case
which was tried before North Adams
justice of the peace, and Dawes was
opposed by lawyer whose eloquence
attracted a large crowd. The justice
was perspiring in the crowded room
and evidently fast losing his temper.
Finally he drew off his coat and, in the
midst of the eloquent address, burst
out:
Mr.. Attorney, supposing that you
take seat and let Mr.. Dawes speak
| want to thin out this crowd. Lip
pincotts.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03
The Ever Changing Waist Line.

Consider the mental agility it takes
to keep up with ones waist line. one
goes to bed at night in the sweet as
surance that it will be under the arms
for the next two or three months at
any rate, and awakcs to learn from the
headlines in the morning papers the
waist line is positively at the knees.
There is absolutely no use in prognos-
ticating anything about it any longer.
That the waist line occurred at the
waist was an axiom accepted as un-
questionably as that the earth re
wolves on its axis, but in these days
of higher criticism it is likely to be
anywhere. 1t blOweth where it list
eth.-Mrs. Wilson Woodrow, in Ameri-
can Magazine.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03
PAINT DURABILITY.

The first thought in painting shotld,
of course, be durability-and dura-
bility means simply pure paint prop
erly applied. Pure paint is pure
white lead and linseed oil with or
without tinting materially.
Some years ago the paint-buyer was
likely to get adulterated or counter
felt white lead if he was not familiar
with brands. To-day he may buy
with perfect safety if he only makes
sure that the Dutch Boy Painter
trademark is on the packages of
white lead that he buys. This trade.
mark was adopted by National Lead
Company to distinguish the pure
white lead made by them from the
worthless adulterated and fake goods
1t is guarantee as valuable to the
house-owner as the education OF a
paint expert could be.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03

hams Vegetable Compound is the most
successful remedy for all kinds Of
female troubles, and l feel that can
never praise it enough" "-MRs. LIZZIE
Ii U.LLAED, Noah, Ky.
The Changeof Life is themostcritical
period of woman's existence, and
neglect of health at this time invites
disease and pain.
Womeneyerywhere eshouldremember
that there is no other remedy known to
medicine that will so osuccessfullyca
women through this trying period as
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs.
For so years it has been curing
women from the worst forms of female
ills inflammation, liberation, dis
placements, fbroid tumors, irreguari-
ties, periodic pains, backache, and
nervous prostration.
If you would like special advice
about your case write n cOniiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03
Sit Up.

Much rot has recently been writ,
and wags have rent their brains asun.
der, in trying to make food for wit
this dreadnaught lid the girls hide un-
der What need have men to knock it
so? They do not have to sweat be
meath it. Is it because the fellows
know the landscape has been robbed
to wreathe it? We are no judge of
ladies' lids. and care not what your
choice or vote is; it's not what's on
but in girls heads that makes us sit
up and take notice-Bard of Benzie.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03
Weds Her Rich stepfather,

Social circles in Pasadena, Cal,
learned with amazement the other day
that Miss Katherine Traphagen has
become the bride of her stepfather.
Cyrus M. Davis of Los Angeles. Miss
Traphagen lived with her sisters in
Altadena and was one of the promi-
nent members of the Young Women S
Christian association, being director
Of its short story club.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03
UNDER A DARK MOON.

Dolly-The motor boat is superior
carry chaperon.
Dick-I should say so. The "chug-
chug" makes such a racket she
couldn't hear a smack to save her.
self"
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03

For years | was
weak and run down,
could not sleep, my
limbs swelled and
the secretiOns were
troublesome; pains
were intense. / was
fast in bed for four
months. Three doc
tors said there was
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03

no cure for me, and l was given up to
die. Being urged, used Doan's Kid
ney Pills. Soon 1 was better and in a
few weeks was about the house, we'll
and strong again."
Sold by all dealers so cents a box,
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03
Shake into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for your feet.
1t cures painful. swollen, smarting, sweat
ing feet. Makes new shoes easy. Sold by
all Druggists and Shoe Stores. &c. Don't
accept any substitute. Sample FREE Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, \. Y.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03
STYLE of Price.

Are you going to raise any fancy
crop on your suburban place this sum
mer?" asked Jones of Smith, as they
met in the business district.
We'll, yes" hesitatingly admitted
Smith. q am going to try to raise
the mortgage"
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03
Didn't Go Near the Water.

Have you caught cold, dear?"
Just a little cold, mamma"
Have you got your feet wet lately,
my dear child?"
why, got one just wee bit wet
when in my bathing suit the other
day, mamma a"-YonkerS Statesman.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03
Hardly Flattered Himself.

Family Lawyer Ito young heir)-
Now, remember my boy, that fool
and his money are soon parted.
Young Heir Cimpressively)-I in
tend, sir to be the exception that
proves the rule.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03

headaches, nervous
ostration, and
hemorrhages.
Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compoundmademe
well and strong, so
that l can do all my
housework, and at
tend to the store
and post-oilice, and
feel muchyo
than l really am.
"Iyilia II. Pink
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03
lmportant to Mothere.
Fortunate Lady,

Patience-Peggy is very happy.
Patrice-Shes engaged, isn't she?
Yes, and the man she's engaged to
is cross-eyed, and he's looking at her
all the time, and no one can tell it but
herself
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03

Perhaps the reason the Goddess OF
Fame is tickle is simply because she
is goddess, and therefore neces-
sarily feminine.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03

Lame back and Lumbago make young
man feel old. Elamlins Wizard Oil makes
an old man feel young Absolutely moth
ing like it for the relief of all pain.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03
Still Inin1itable.

First Cricket-Men are flying.
Second Cricket-Perhaps, but they
cant make music with their legs.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03

Fame may come to a man suddenl,
and go just as quickly
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03

When you hear one man trying tC
belittle another, it's safe to bet that
the other is his superior
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03
eED-BoUND FOR MONTHS,
Hope Abandoned After Physicians
Consultation.

Mrs. Enos Shearer, Yew and Wash
ington Sts., Centralia. Wash saws.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03

And occasionally man throws off
trouble by putting on bold front.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03

Our idea of wise man is one who
never argues with woman.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03

BEST
REMEDY
For Women-Lydia E. Pink
hams sVegetable Compound

Noah, Ky. II was passing through
the Change of Life and suffered from
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03
PERRY DAVIS pAJSKHIFR

feeling of security comes by having his fn moi
remedy hand. 1t is "A dependable safeguar
against collie, diarrhea cramps 2C, 5c j0c bottle
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03

1t is the after effect of experience
that counts.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-03

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teothng softens the Rurls reduces in
naumution. sllay pain, wind cou. 25c bottle