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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
READY FOR WORK.
Y. w. c. A. Making Preliminary Ar
rangements for Building Campaign.

At the Y. w. C. A. rooms in the
Masonic building last night the board
of directors and officers of the asso-
citation met to discuss plans for
paign in the near future to obtain the
necessary funds for the erection of
new building which would be
adequate to meet the growing needs
one of the strongest in the country
for a city the size of Topeka.
Miss Mary S. Dunn, building secre
tary of the national board, who has
had nineteen years experience in the
field, discussed the different phases
as to how a successful campaign
should be conducted, and describing
the essential details of a modern Y.
w. C. A. building. She asserted that
the great trouble generally is that the
buildings erected are not large
enough to meet the growth of the as
sociation which is sure to come, for
almost without exception the mem
bership doubles when new building
is completed.
The local organization already has
1,059 members and it would not do
to inadequately provide for the
natural increase of members.
The Y. w. c. A. movement has
been growing within the last two
years having been interested in the
$4,000 being the sum provided for
the work.
Miss Dunn, whose work consists
entirely of going from one city to an
other organizing building fund cam
paigns, is at present conducting such
a crusade in Kansas City with the as
sistance of an active corps of 500
workers. She has the men lined up
and several of the most prominent
business men in the city are devoting
their entire time to the work. One
hundred and eighty-one thousand
dollars has already been subscribed
and it is expected that by tomorrow
night the entire amount desired
$3O0,00O-will have been secured.
Nothing definite was decided in re-
gard to the cost of the building, but
the plan is to begin imm ediately to
prepare for concerted action in the
fall.
In the list of members of the board
of directors and officers of the asso-
citation published yesterday the name
of Mrs. Walter Bates should have
been given as treasurer instead of
Mrs J. R. Mulvane whose place she
fills Mrs. Walter Roscoe Stubbs and
Mrs. Harry Lyman are new members
of the board of directors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
WHO IS WHO, IN NAVY.
Medical Officer Disagrees ON Merits of
Patent Medicine.

New York, May 20.-The arrival
here late last night of DR.. Keran
O'Brien, medical officer of the New
York state training ship Newport,
which was to have left New London,
Conn, yesterday with 800 cadets. for
an extended cruise in European
waters revealed the fact that the
vessel would not be able to sail for
several days because of the refusal
of its commander, Captain Everhart
to purchase a patent medicine de-
manded by the doctor.
DIR. O'Brien declared that in his list
of supplies to be purchased he had
included a patent medicine which he
desired to use in cases of rheumatism
and severe colds. Captain Everhart
objected to the purchase of the
medicine and after arguing the mat
ter for two days DR.. O'Brien
abruptly resigned his commission and
returned to New York last night. The
Newport must await the appointment
of another medical officer and the
purchase of his list of supplies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20

by Mrs. NStonewalr' jackson, proceed
ed to reviewing stand from which he
witnessed the passing of probably the
most notable parade ever held in this
city.
Military Escort.
To act as military escort to the pres
ident during his stay in Charlotte, troop
E. of the Eleventh United States cav
airy, a battalion of the Seventeenth
United States infantry and the Sew
enteenth infantry band arrived two
days ago.
! Today this detachment of regulars
headed the military division of the pa
rade. Altogether there were eight di-
visions to the pageant.
Large detachments of the national
guard of both South and North Carolina
were in the line. The industrial. colon
handsomely decorated floats. More than
200 farmers were in line on horseback.
Many accompanied by their wives and
children, appeared in colonial costume.
The president was expected to make
two speeches during his stay in the
city. Following at p. m. he was to
address the people at 4 o'clock. Gov
ernor Kitchin was to introduce the
president on both occasions. At $50
he will deliver an address especially to
the colored people and to the students
of Biddle university. At $50 the presi-
dent will dine and from to $50 o'clock
will hold a public reception. The presi-
dent will leave at 1880 o'clock tonight
for Washington.
1t is matter of keen regret to the
people of Charlotte that Mrs. Taft, ow-
ing to illness. was unable to accompany
the president
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
If SIR MARTIN WINS.
American and English BookmaIxers
Stand to Lose 100000.

New York, May 20.-If Sir Martin.
the American colt sold by John E.
Madden to Louis Winans for $4,000
wins the English derby next Wednes-
day it is estimated that Americans
both here and in England will take
more than 100000 from the book
makers at the track and elsewhere.
A brokerage firm in Flushing, Hol-
land, has already accepted wagers
whereby it stands to lose 100000.
Several New York houses report bets
of S10.0 900 and $4,000. The odds 20
to on the future books have quickly
dropped until yesterday bets were
recorded at nine to two against.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
ON FIRST BALLOT.
Contest for Moderator of Pres
byterian General Assembly
LIS Likely to Be Decided This
Afternoon.
DIR. HILL In THE LEAD.
Two Candidates Withdraw at
Caucus Last Night.
They Are Mackenzie of N Y, and
Johnston of Colorado.

Denver, Col. May 20.-Dr. Baxter
r. Fullerton, d. D., L. L. D., of st.
Louis, retiring moderator, made his
retiring address before the general
assembly of the Presbyterian church
TINS morning and set in motion the
hrst session of gathering which bids
fair to make history for the church.
More than 1000 commissioners and
visitors gathered in the auditorium of
the Central Presbyterian church to
hear the sermon.
The situation with respect to the
moderatorship late last night, took on
a rather startling aspect inasmuch as
1t paved the way for a battle between
the east and the west, which Develop
ed late today. The withdrawal of
the Rev. Robert Mckenzie of New
York and DR.. johnson of Colorado
Springs had the effect of throwing the
support of these two candidates to
DR.. Edgar P. Hill of Chicago This
was brought about by the fact that
DR.. Hill expects soon to take up his
residence on the Pacific coast and the
further fact that DIR. Mckenzie for
merly held a pastorate in Portland,
Ore, and therefore was the choice of
a great number of the western COM
missioners
However, in view of the fact that
Or. Hill may soon go west and that
DR.. Mckenzie was willing to support
him as being western candidate. the
issue of west against east became the
battle cry and now it appears that DR..
William l.. McEwen of Pittsburg, who
heretofore has held almost an undis-
puted lead for the moderatorship, will
have a hard race wherein DIR. Hill will
be his strongest opponent
The voting will begin at O'Clock
and will in all probability not be clos
ed before evening. The address of DR.
Fullerton closed the morning session
and a recess was taken until O'clock
when the balloting for moderator will
begin.
In his address in retiring from the
moderatorship DIR. Fullerton took up
the work of the church in detail and
offered his suggestions for the i'm
provement of the work. He spoke an
follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
STILL FOR FREEDOM.
Filipino Assembly Again Passes Inde-
pendence Resolution.

Manila. May 20.-With but slight
variation from it's action on final adj
journment of the session of 1908, the
Philippine general assembly in the
closing hour of its session, adopted a
second resolution declaring in favor of
the independence of the islands. The
last fornalities with the Philippine
commission had been exchanged. and
the statutory hour of adjournment had
passed when the question was present.
ed by Speaker Osnena. He said the
policy of the assembly was to work in
harmony with and support the govern
ment in all measures calculated to ad-
vance the interests of the Filipinos
Nevertheless the members had not
abandoned their original aspiration for
independence and therefore he moved
that the Filipino delegates to the
United States be instructed to present
the question to that body whenever an
opportunity was offered. The members
Of the Progressista., or minority party,
asked permission to abstain from vot-
ing, which was granted. All the Ma
tionalists then voted in favor of the
recn11Itfnn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
CLOCKS KEEP OLD RULE.
President Taft and Cabinet Decide
Against Plan for 'fore Daylight

Washington, May 20.-Father
Time has scored another victory.
President Taft and his cabinet, after
mature deliberation, have decided
not to encroach upon his prerogatives
or question his right to run the
clocks of the government. Whatever
distress may have been caused the old
man by the suggestion that the gov
ernment could regulate its clocks and
run them without regard to the ris-
ing and setting of the sun was remov-
ed when the cabinet formally decided
that it would not attempt to interfere
with the well established routine of
affairs.
The federal clocks will continue to
tick out standard time and Father
Time, with absolute confidence, can
depend upon their accuracy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
CHILD'S THROAT CUT.
Nude Body of a Little Girl Found
Hidden I'm a Park.

Los Angeles, Cal, May 20.-Evi-
dence of a f1endish outrage and MUIR
der was disclosed when the mutilated
body of little Annie Poltera, years
old, who attended school in Holly
wood, was found today in a secluded
spot forty feet from the roadway in
Griffin park, near this city.
The little girls throat had been cut
from ear to ear, her clothing torn in
shreds from her body and she had
been outraged. The little girl has
been missing from the home of her
father, John A Poltera, a chicken
rancher, since last Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
KILLED 5000 SHEEP.
Raiders Beat the Shepherds and Tied
Them to Trees.

Grand junction, Colo, May 20.-The
sheep camp of Taylor Brothers, near
Atchee, Colo, has been raided by
band of cattlemen. Two sheep herders
were beaten and tied to trees. The
raiders then killed 1000 head of sheep,
the slaughter taking up almost the en-
tire day.
The telephone wire was cut and the
raiders escaped to the hills. The con-
tested range is in a desolate portion of
western Colorado and several murders
have occurred in quarrels over it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
LAKE BOAT WIRELESS.
First Real Test of System Takes Place
Today.

Manitowoc, Wis, May 20.-Wireless
telephone from a lake boat will have
its first real test today from the new
steamer United States of the Indiana
Transportation company on its maiden
here this morning carrying a party
that included DR.. Leo DeForest, who
is connected with the wireless system
with which the steamer is equipped.
1t Is the intention to keep the wire
less telephone system in constant con-
nection with Milwaukee, Chicago and
Manitowoc during this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
Broken Ran Causes Wreck.

Glenwood Springs, Colo, May 20
Eastbound passenger train No. 6, of
the Denver & Rio Grande railroad.
was derailed early this morning at
Wheeler on the line of the Colorado
Midland railway. Conductor Gilmore
and an unknown negro passenger
were injured, neither seriously The
accident was caused by a broken
rail. Traffic was blocked for several
hours
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
NEW EAsTBoUND TRAIN.
Will Go Through Topeka on Santa Fe
at sos A NJ.

When the new Santa Fe time card
goes into effect Sunday. June 6, Topeka
will have an additional eastbound
train. No. 10, a train which now runs
over the cutoff via Ottawa, will be
transferred to the main line and will
pass through Topeka eastbound at sos
a. m.
The only other change which will af-
feet Topeka is a change of time in
train No. 115 westbound from Kansas
City. This train will leave Kansas City
at 11:15 p. m. instead of S:35 p. m. This
train will reach Topeka at lis a. M
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
WESTON IS DELAYED.
Heavy Rain Interferes With the Aged
Pedestrians Progress.

Denver, May 20.-Edward Payson
Weston, the veteran pedestrian who is
walking from coast to coast, was all
but stuck in the mud yesterday, and
was compelled by heavy rain to stop
last night at Weskan, Kan, a little
station 1 miles from Sharon Springs,
near the Colorado state line. 1t is still
raining heavily and Weston, who re-
sumed his westward journey this
morning, is not expected at Cheyenne
Wells until late this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
HELD AT SEATTLE.
Chairman Weeks Announces Amateur
Athletic Union Events.

New York, May 2O.-Bartow S.
Weeks, chairman of the championship
committee of the Amateur Athletic
union, today announced that the ma
tional junior, senior track and field
cham mpionships of the Amateur Ath-
letic union would be held at the
Alaska a-Yukon-Pacific exposition, Seat
tie, on August 13 and II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
SCOTT SAILS FOR HOME.
Kansas Congressman Is Returning
From Visit to Porto Rico.

San Juan, May 20.-Representative
Scott of Kansas, chairman of the agri-
cultural committee of the house, and
Representative W. A. Rucker of Colo
rado, who came here a few days ago to
study agricultural and political condi-
tions, sailed for New York on the
steamer Coamo. They were guests at a
banquet given by Governor Regis H.
Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
Four victims of Natural Gas.

Tulsa, Okla, May 2O.-George c..
Carmen, an employe in a brick plant,
was probably fatally burned, and his
wife and two children were severely
burned when an explosion of natural
gas occurred at their home here early
today. The house was destroyed by
fire that enSued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
Rogers PaUbearers.

New York, May 2O.-The pail
bearers at the funeral of H H
Rogers, who died yesterday, will be
Messrs. Elbridge T. Gerry, George w
Perkins, George NJ. Moffett, John D.
Archbold. c. A. Peabody, A. S. Payne,
William Rockefeller. E. H. Harrima n,
Edward T. Bedford. James M. Beck.
Melville E. Stone, Frederick S. Jordan,
John D. Ryan and Samuel L Clemens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
Weather Is Clear.

The. only rainfall in Kansas during
the past "a hours was a series of light
showers down the Kaw river from
Manhattan and haf-inch dash at
Sedan. At Topeka it netted only
three one-hundredths of an inch
This afternoon the weather is about
all that could be expected. The sky
is clear, and the wind is blowing 10
miles an hour from the northeast.
The hourly temperature readings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
Sold for 81. 900. 900.

Chicago. May 20.-The assets of A.
Booth & Co. were sold at public auc-
ton today for s1,000,000. The only
bidder was an agent of the reorgan-
lied company promoted for the pur-
pose of rehabilitating the big fish con-
Germ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
wichita Has a 100000 Fire Loss,

Wichita, Kan, May 2o-Ffre here
Wednesday evening gutted the three
story building of the George T. Motley
wholesale and retail furniture com
pany. The loss by fire and water is
estimated to be $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-20
Weather Indications.

Chicago, May 20.-Forecast for
Kansas: Showers tonight and Friday.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-03-04
Meade People at EnSIe-
wood.

R. C. Griggs, a member of the
Farmers Land Co., of Meade was
visitor here the latter part of last
week and the fore part of this.
Emil Phillips, of Meade, but for
merly of this place, came down
from Meade Monday in an auto to
visit friends and relatives here, re-
turning home Tuesday.
H. E. Snyder who has been con
fined to lis room for sometime with
an attack of pneumonia is imProv
ing very nicely and it is predicted
that he will soon be out again.
Chas. McCrellis and DR.. N. l..
Cornwall left Monday for Wichita
where the Doctor purchased REQ
automobile through Mr.. McCreliis,
of the Wichita Automobile Co. 1t
is to be delivered here soon.
A DOLLAR PLATE
A supper was served at the Studor
Cafe last Friday evening to a num-
Der of invited guests.
1t was not just a common, ordi-
nary supper, but it was one long to
be remembered by all the guests
present, and one which consisted OF
some very fine eatables, or in fact
one not very often heard of in this
part of the country.
DIR. NJ. w. Anshutz, of Nye, felt
a "tickling generous spot in his
large heart and asked ten of his
friends to partake of dollar plate
supper" which they did.
The following was the menu fol
the occasion: roast turkey oyster
dressing, mashed potatoes, cold
slaw, olives, pickles; plum pudding
brandy sauce, coffee, cigars.
The following guests were present
Fred Taintor, B. D. Dumbald, R
{. Griggs, Chas. McCrellis, E. E.
Alexander, w. o. Collyer, Sam U.
Frank, Jake Lambert. ]. J. Studor,
| !. r. McCarter.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-03-04

DR.. Fee returned from Kansas
City Thursday.
]. F. Shafer & Co. have a new
ad in this issue. Read it.
The Meade Dry Goods Co. have a
half page ad in this issue.
Bennett, Williams and Brannan
have an ad in this issue for Buick
autos.
Mr.. John Starr, of the Pratt Mill
ing Co., was here Tuesday looking
at real estate.
Charley Fee left last Monday for
Leroy, Kansas, where he will visit
for a month or more.
Marriage license was issued last
Saturday to Fred Heape and Lille
Lawrence both of this county.
There will be Episcopal services
at the Presbyterian church next
Tuesday evening at the usual hour.
Miss Bertha Thacker is now en-
ployed as saleslady in the dry goods
department of Shafer & Co.'S store.
We note that our Jim McNair ha:
lived up with the anti-Stubbs crowd
Jim can have a chance to explain
his position.
WANTED:-An agent to handle
cream for Swift & Company, Hutch
inson, Kansas. Address A. C. Day
| Meade, Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-03-04
w. II. Tracy
The Live Stock Auction
GxP.
PPaff Kansas

If you contemplate having public sale at
any time or any place don't fall TO write or
wire W. H. Tracy at Pratt, Kansas. lie is
an np-.o-date auctioneer and has no other
business, consequently he devotes his entire
time in keeping himself posted in all lines Of
property he may have to sell and is com
petent Judge of valves of all classes of live
stock. No man is fitted TO sell your stock m
less he is posted on quality and values. Is
the high dollar for you Means reputation
for him, End, he will work for you from 81
time your sale is billed until the last article is
sold. His terms are reasonable and can be
had at The Meade State Bank, First N t on
al Bsdk er Fowler State Ban
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-03-04
The Campbell Lecture.

At the opera house last Monday
was largely attended by the farmers
of the county and it gave them some
valuable information in regard to
day land farming which if pat into
practice will materially increase the
crop yields of this country and west
ern Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-03-04
Married

Mr.. Chas. F. Heape and Miss
Lille L. Lawrence were married
Wednesday at the residence of Mrs.
Batemal at O'Clock p m. by Rev.
Antrobus, of this city. Only few
of the relatives were present.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-03-04

WANTED:-7oo head of cattle to
pasture at 81 per head for the season.
Plenty of grass and creek water.
less MCKINNEY s. WALDoN,
Meade, kans.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-03-04
Garden Seed at Meade Grain and

Go to Boyer Sisters for your new
spring hat.
Everything in the seed line at the
Meade Grain & Seed Co.
Bob Brannon and F. Sourbeer
have each purchased new Overland
Automobiles. They are nice cars
and run along nicely.
Max Klotz had the misfortune of
having two of his toes blown off,
by shotgun which he was holding
being accidentally discharged.
Boyer Sisters have a good as
sortment of spring hats and trim
mings and invite an inspection of
their stock. Come in and see US.
Webb Lodge No. 275. A. F. & A.
NJ. stated communication Saturday
March 9th. Work IN the first.
VIM. BAcKE, w. M.
The value of estates in process of
settlement in Meade county amount
to $40. 1868 as shown from the
records of the Probate Judges Office.
We are advised of the death of
Mrs. Will Griggs, at Mt. Vernon,
Ind, on the 10th of February. She
has been an invalid for several
years.
Mrs. Lloyd Miller returned to her
home in Wellington Thursday on
No. 2. She has been visiting her
parents, MIR. and Mrs. F. M. Davis,
for the past two weeks.
Don't forget to see "Uncle Zeke"
at the Opera House next Friday
night. This company carry a fine
band and orchestra and are all ar
lists. Don't fail to hear them.
For RENT-16o acres for rent
very reasonable. The SEA sec. II
III miles north of Collingwood, 8
miles from county seat, 100 acres
under cultivation. For further in
formation call at this office.
LosT:-Somewhere between Chas.
Schooley's place and Jasper, pocket
book containing 1888 in bill and
silver, bunch of keys and clock pen
dulum. Finder please leave at this
Office. ERMA HARTLEY.
Mrs. E. V. Pierce and little
daughter returned from Bartlesville,
Okla, last week where she has been
visiting for the past several weeks.
She was accompanied by her sister
Mrs. Smith who will visit here with
relatives.
William Johnson, of Odee Twp,
died at his home last Sunday of
pneumonia. The funeral was held
Tuesday. Mr.. johnson was an old
settler in this county. He leaves a
wife and son to mourn his death.
They have the sympathy of their
many friends.
John Vinson a former Meade boy
who left here in 1888 was here last
Friday and Saturday. He did not
recognize the old town. He said
his parents were alive and we'll and
that his sister Florence lived at Dali
hart, Texas, and Minnie lived at
Sulphur, Okla.
In another column of this paper
will be found an ordinance relating
to the voting of bonds for the con-
struction of a new water works system
and lighting plant. This viii be the
question to be decided at the regular
city election in April. OF course
the first thing to do is to get the
water works in good working order
and then put in light plant. Meade
needs a water works plant and we
should not vote against these bonds
or we will be retarding the growth of
the city. If Meade expects to be a
good up to-date town, We must be-in
favor of thee Improvements.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-03-04

For plastering and cement work
call on a. JACK BYRNs, for lowest
prices.