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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
POLI'S

''The Pianophiends'', Jesse l.. Las ky's magnificent musical novelty, IS scoring heavily with every audience at Polls this week. The week is dest1n- ed to be the most popular of the Iasky productions seen here this season. Music lovers are enthusiastic over the duets given on five planes by the com- pany of nine. Several attractive mu- sical numbers, chorus and solo work by the company, which includes four pretty girls gorgeously gowned, make the act a hummer. The Piano phiends'' has already become the talk of the town. Among the best features this week is the Long Acre quartette, a singing four who have gained an en- yia.ble reputation in vaudeville this season. The Quartette presents sev- ance.
 Those who like thrills will enthuse over the Josettis, a European and Iilliputian troupe who are deemed by many the peer of all acrobats in the world Edwina. Barry, sister of Jimmy Barry, offers a whirlwind of laughter in a. sketch entitled The Homebreaker'', written by Jimmy, and presented with a. company of five peo- ple Pealson, Goldie & Lea in songs and comedy character work are cork ing. Rastus Brown is a colored enter tainer who certainly can dance some. Wood Bros, one of the mest features cffer a spectacular double-ring act. The motion pictures on the Electro graph are new and amusing this week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
Weather Indications.

Special from United Press.l
 New Haven, April 6-Forecast: Showers tonight and Wednesday.
 A we'll defined disturbance is central this morning near Kansas City. Mo. It is producing cloudy and rainy weather from Kansas northeastward to the Lake region. Snow has fallen curing the past A hours in Colorado and the western part of Nebraska. Denver Colo, reports a minimum tenn perature of 16 degrees. The tempera- ture is rising in the central and east ern sections
 Conditions favor for this vicinity cloudy weather followed by rain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
Pure Blood
 in Spring
Is certain if you take Hoods Sarsaparilla. This great blood purifier and tonic

Cures those eruptions, pimp1es and boils that appear at all seasons; cures scrofula sores, salt rheum or eczema; adapts itself equally well to, and also cures, dyspepsia and all stomach troubles; cures rheumatism and ca tarrh; cures nervous troubles, debility and that tired feeling.
 Mrs. J. F. Gee, 50 Gould street, Stoneham, Mass, says: "In 25 years experience have never known Hoods Sarsaparilla to fail, for spring humors and as a general blood puri- fer. It gives me pleasure to say this."
 Mrs. L. Bickford, Gossvil1e, N. H.. says: Every spring I was complete 1y prostrated, run down. from dys- pepsia and that tired feeling. But l have found Hoods Sarsaparilla helps me from the first dose. completely re- stores good health and strength" Be- gin to take
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
English Firm to Build Trans Andes

Special from United Press.)
 London, April 6.-The English firm of Sir John Jackson. Limited, receiv- ed notice today that 1t had been awarded the contract for building the Trans-AndeS Railway from Africa, Chili, to Lapaz, Bolivia. The line will be three hundred miles long and at tains a height in places of l2,000 feet. The amount of the contract has not been made known.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
TWAIN TO CHILDREN Dr. Clemens Talks in Norfolk Schools After Hearing of Joan of Arc.

Norfolk, Va, April 6.-Dr. Samuel L.. Clem ens better known to the children as Mark Twain, made history for sev- eral public school children. At the A tlantic City kindergarten the manag- CTS had the children tell Dr. Clemens his own story of Joan or Arc.
 He spent an hour addressing separ- ateIy the boys and girls of the High schools. He left for New York last night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
COLES WILL RECOVER
 FROM HIS INJURIES

flames Coles, 7e4 North avenue, who feli from a trolley car last night and was taken to St. vincent's hospital in the emergency ambulance, is reported as much improved today. The dlslo- cation of his left shoulder has been reduced and he has recovered from the shock. It is believed that he will re- cover in spite of his 65 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Stephen Hutchinson, well known resident of the city, and especially well known in the West End, who was con- nected with the Standard Card & Pa- per Co.,, on Railroad avenue, died at his home. 105 Cottage street, yesterday afternoon, his illness being due to old age The deceased was 79 years of age. He is survived by a widow and one son, who was formerly with the Stand ard Card & Paper Co.,. but now resides in Burlington, Vt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
Physician Fatally Injured at Fire

Special from United Press.)
 Troy, N. Y., April 6.-Dr. Harry O. Fairweather, chief physician of the Troy hospital and a member of the Arba Reads, Troy's exclusive volunteer fire company, was perhaps fatally in jured today in Congress street fire which caused a property loss of $2O,- 900. Dr. Fairweather was thrown 30 feet to the sidewalk by the breaking of an extension ladder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
MILFORD CITIZEN DIES AT 67 YEARS

Special from United Press)
 New Milford, April 6-Lawrence N. Jennings, aged 67, prominent in poli- ticaI circles in this section, died early today after a few hours illness of heart trouble. He is survived by a widow and six children, one of his sons being William Jennings, treasurer of the Fidgeway Company of New York. One of the daughters is the wife of Harmon Brownson, a. merchant of New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
Hoods Sarsaparilla

Today. Get it in the usual liquid form or in chocolated tablets known as Sarsatabs. 100 Doses One Dollar. Sold everywhere. Get only Hoods.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
CLEANEASY, THE BEST HAND
 SOAP.

Guaranteed not to injure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust. Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hands or clothing. Large can 10 cents. Manufactured by Wm. R. Vim, 24S Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
WHO IS WHO?

In the Who is Who contest number S3, the question. asked was who sells the R. $. motorcycles. The Reading Standard motorcycles. Who is it?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06

/ IA lady in South
 port told us the other day that she
 would not think of such a thing as not
 having a Cyrus Plaster in her house. She alway- buys five and saves
 the price of one, but
 when she gets a pain she has the Ia s ter handy.
 Only 25 cents
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06

PALOL. the paiarabie castor on on sale at all drug sfores- uisn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06

Ask for o.1seurkss un,on -tobacco.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06

WArrr Ans- CENT A WnRn-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-30
STOMACH TROUBLE
Had it For Years Until He Heard of
Mi-o-na. Druggists Sell 1t.

If you suffer from indigestion, belch-
ing of gas, lump of lead on stomach,
biliousness, dizziness, foul breath.
nervousness, constipation, or headache.
give any good druggist SO cents today
for box of Mi-o-na, the celebrated
stomach prescription, and If it doesn't
cure you, you can get your money
back. 1t relieves painful stomach dis
tress in five minutes. Read the fol-
lowing:
Il had stomach trouble for years.
After eating I would be troubled for
an hour or so with indigestion. 1
bought one box of Mi-o-na tablets
from Gaffney Drug Co., which com
pletely cured me. That was II months
ago and to this day 1 have not been
troubled again" J. B. Haskey, Gaff-
ney, S. C., April 20, 1909
Mi-o-na is the best prescription for
stomach trouble ever written; not only
does it give quick relief, but it cures
permanently because it thoroughly
cleanseS, renovates, builds up and puts
elasticity into the stomach and bowels
Mi-ona is put up in tablet form and
is small and easy to swallow. Sold by
leading druggists everywhere Every
package guaranteed by the makers to
cure indigestion. Test sample free.
Address Booths Mi-o-na, Buffalo, New
York.
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Chief Eaton asking him what he want
ed to do with her.
Il don't know that I want to do any
thing" he replied. there is no charge
against you.
Then a conference was arranged but
no time set for such meeting. Mrs.
Lane went to police headquarters about
noon and remained there until the chief
returned.
He showed her the original copy of
the latter and asked if she intended
to return home. She said that she did
rot, that she had been here since leav-
ing home and that she was not en-
pIoyed having beer i'll a part of the
time since coming here.
You're not going to answer that let
ter are you?' she asked, continuing,
II don't want that man to know where
i am and come bothering around where
am lo~ated."
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ECZEMA DURABLE!
PROOF NOW AT Csc
Try the Oil of Wintergreen Compound
Itch Is Instantly Relieved.

1t is usually very costly to consult a
specialist in any disease. but for %
cents. on a special offer, we can now
give to those suffering from eczema or
any form of skin disease absolutely in
slant relief, with prospect of an early
cure.
special trial bottle of the oil of
wintergreen as compounded in the
Chicago Laboratories of the d. d. d.
Company may be had in our store on
this special 25 cent offer. This one bot
tie will convince you've know it
we vouch for it.
Ten years of success with this mild
soothing wash, D. d. d. Prescription.
has convinced US, and we hope you will
accept the special 25 cent offer so that
YOU also will be convinced. George w.
Stansf1eld, druggist, 632 Kansas ave-
nue., Topeka.
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CLARK GETTING READY.
Pirate Leader Sending Regulars to
Size Up Tigers and Athletics.

Pittsburg, Sept. 30.-Manager Fred
Clark is losing no time preparing for
the worlds champion series. Another
evidence of his crafty generalship
was recognized yesterday in the alb
sence of Leach from the game. 1t
became known that Clark intends to
have a line on the team winning the
American league pennant when he
pits his men against them in the big
games. Leach left the city yesterday
and Gibson follows today. These men
and others of the Pittsburg regulars
will drop in at the remaining games
to be played by the American leaders
accidentally, of course. but at the
same time conveniently enough to
size up the team they will play.
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WOMANS COMP ANY FAILS
Sunfiower Refining Company Forced
Into Bankruptcy.

Fort Scott, Kan, Sept. 3O.-The
Sunfiower Refining company, operating
a big plant at Niotaze, Kansas, was
forced into bankruptcy here this after
noon by creditors who claim the com
pany has admitted its insolvency in
having the state court appoint re-
ceiver.
Miss Hermana Kaessmann of Ro-
chester N. Y, is president and man
ager of the concern. which is known
among oil men as "the woman's COM
pany."
The company was organized by Miss
Kaessmann, who formerly was a school
teacher in 1905. Receivership action was
taken in the state court at Sedan, Kan,
on Tuesday last. but this was looked
upon as a friendly move to straighten
out the firms affairs.
In the bankrupt proceedings
brought today it is alleged that the
company transferred its property to
certain preferred creditors.
The company was Incorporated un-
der the laws both of Kansas and
Arizona The assets are placed at
S56O,OO0 and liabilities at 100000.
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TUBERCULOSIS COWS.
FIFTY Per Cent of St. Mary's Herd
Affected, Says Mercer.

According to the state live stock
commissioner, so per cent of the cows
at 81. Mary's college are afflicted with
tuberculosis and they must be dis
posed of at once. This state of affairs
has been going on for some time and
ton officially made.
There are 100 cows at the college
dairy and they are used for the pur-
pose of supplying the immense dor
mitories packed with students with
milk The discovery of the tubercu-
losls cows caused quite a sensation at
the college but no direct danger is
feared at this time. The college year
has just commenced and it is not
follow
The cows afflicted with the dreaded
disease have all been tagged and they
VIII be taken away from the college
milk supply at once. The college an
thoritfes were unaware of the condi-
ton of the cows and could have done
nothing to prevent a spread of the
white plague
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TORPEDO PROOF SHIP.
Great Britain's Eleventh Dreadnaught
Launched at Portsmouth.

Portsmouth, Eng, Sept. 30.-The
Neptune. Great Britain's eighth battle
ship of the Dreadnaught class, or the
cruisers represented by the Inf1exible,
now participating in the Hudson-F'ul
ton celebration at New York, was sue
cessfully launched here today by the
Duchess of Albany in the presence of
a great cOncOurSe.
The bulkheads of this super-Dread-
naught are so heavily armored that
experts consider her practically I'M
sinkable by a torpedo.
The Neptune was commenced at
Portsmouth. January 9, of this year.
She has a displacement of 20,250 tons,
length $40 feet and beam Sc feet.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

John T. Sweeney. who has been a
resident of Topeka for over 80 years
and has conducted a grocery store dur
ing all that time, died at his home, 61s
West Sixth avenue, at II o'clock today.
He is survived by wife and one
daughter Three brothers and three
sisters also survive him. They are,
George Sweezey of Jackson, Mich.
Juoson Sweeney of Bunker Hill Mich,
and w. H. Sweeney of Topeka; Mrs.
Mary VanNetter of Kincaid, Kan; Mrs.
Julia Bunker of Colorado, and Mrs.
Lena Fairchild of Utica, n. Y. Funeral
arrangements will be announced later.
The funeral of Mrs. Alice Sullivan
will be I1eld from the Church of the As
sumption at S:45 o'clock Saturday morn
ing, leaving the home of her daughter.
Mrs J. H. Smith. of 500 Swygart ave-
nue., for the church at O'Clock
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WRIGHTS START SUIT.
CurtfSs Must Show Cause Why Iniunc-
ton Should Not Issue.

Buffalo, N Y. Sept. 30.-Judge Hazel
in the United States circuit court to-
day issued a cause order in an action
STARTED by the Wright brothers against
Glenn H. Curtiss and the Herrine-Cur-
t1ss company of Hammondsport, N. Y.
commanding the defendants to show
cause on or before October 4, why a
preliminary injunction should not be
granted restraining the defendants from
making, using or selling the so called
Curtiss aeroplane and particularly re-
straining the defendants from conduct
ing public exhibitions and flights of
such machines
The case will be argued on Deem
Der l.
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where THE MONEY GOES
Mayor Green Shows What Tax Assess
ment of 500 Is Used For.

Mayor Green has prepared an interest
ing table showing the apportionment of
a Topeka tax payers assessment, using a
tax of 800 on property as a basis. 1t is
a matter of interest for a tax payer to
know just where his money goes. This
table is simply an estimate, but is suffi-
GENTLY correct to serve the purpose in
tended, and that was to crafty the per-
sonal interest of the chief executive of
the city. The proportion credited to sal
aries of city officials should be a shade
higher.
It will be noticed that the lions share
of the taxes go towards educating the
youth of tho city, while the county comes
second in The list. The following is the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-30
CHEERS FOR ALFONSO.
A Feature of Spain's Rejoicing Over
Her Victory.

Madrid, Sept. 50.-The popular rejoic-
ing which began in the capital last
night over the victory of the Spanish
forces in Morocco eliminated at mid
night when immense crowds assembled
before the royal palace shouting Long
live the kingi"
On appearing on the balcony King
Alfonso was wildly cheered- The
Eeraldo today insists Spain must OBJ
tain a reward for her military Sacri-
fees by energetic diplomatic action.
The opposition press covertly insinu-
ates that the proclamation of victory
is premature as the Beni-Buifrur,
BENZ Said and Beni-Gafi, the ~dercesI
mountain tribes have not yet been
whipped.
! The Pas, a republican organ, says
today:
/ THE unpopular war is now at an
end. 1t began badly but it was con-
Guided in better fashion and quicker
than was considered possible. This
campaign has been less glorious than
that of 1860, but if the government
does not spoil the results it promises
to be Indefinitely more useful We
have won the entire Melilla peninsula
and Marchica can be made the basis
of a magnificent port.
Fighting Is Resumed.
Meliua, Sept. 3O.-while the popu-
Iation of the Melilla garrison was still
rejoicing today over the capture of
Mount Guruga, the Moorish strong
hold, fitting was recommended on the
summit of the mountain. The Span
ish post there was attacked by the
repulsed. The Spanish loss was two
wounded. Two Moors were made
prisoners. simultaneously BENZ
Buifrur tribesmen appeared in large
numbers on the nighporing heights
but disappeared again under the rain
of shells and machine gun fire
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PRIVATE CAR BURNED.
NJ. o. & G. eileen" Caught Fire From
Kitchen.

Muskogee. Ok, Sept. 30.-"Eileen,' .
the private car of Superintendent E.
5. Fisher of the Missouri, Oklahoma
& Gulf, caught fire running between
Wichita and Dewar, forty-two miles
west of here, and in two hours was
burned to mass of wreckage.
Mr.. Fisher with his porter was OH
the car at the time. Unable to secure
water, Fisher ordered the car de-
tached, removed some furniture and
personal effects and let it burn.
Fire was caused by the explosion of
a gasoline stove in the kitchenette.
The loss is $4,000.
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HANGS HIMSELF BY HIS LEGS.
Malay Commits Suicide Following Loss
OF His Fortune.

New Orleans, La, Sept. Exchanging
himself by the feet instead of by the
neck was the novel method of self de-
struction employed by Sam Yong Ping,
an aged Malay fisherman in the gulf
coast of Louisiana.
The Malay is said to have been the
weaIthiest fisherman in the Barataria
bay settlement, but during last week s
storm the chest in which his fortune
was stored, was swept away.
His body was found hanging head
downward from a tree, his legs tied
firmly to the branch.
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ADAMS CASE APPEALED.
Nina Quinton Filed Papers in District
Court Today.

1t is up to the supreme court of Kan
saS to decide whether the country home
of P. H Adams of this city is a home
stead or whether it is liable to sheriff 8
sale. An appeal from the district court
of Shawnee county where it was decided
that the little farm was homestead
was filed today by the attorneys for
Nina H. Quinton.
This is an outgrowth of a suit in the
district court some time ago after Nina
H Quinton had subjected the Adams
property to execution.
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DOESN'T WANT TO BE FOUND.
Mrs. Lane Reports to Chief of Police
Eaton.

Meek ard demure yet with a firm
ness that repulsed all who sought to en-
gage her in conversation, Mrs ]. NJ
Lane, late of Lawrence, Kan, sat at
police headquarters for nearly two
hours today awaiting the return of Po-
llice Chief Eaton who had gone to
North Topeka on business. she had
read the letter in yesterdays paper, a
reproduction of that written by her
husband to the municipal authorities
here asking that she be taken in GUS
ody.
This morning Mrs Lane teIephoned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-30
The Road to Success

has many Instructions. but none so des-
Tnands health, but Electric Bitters is the
greatest health builder the world has
ever known. 1t compe1s perfect action
of stomach, liver, kidneys. bowels. puri-
fies and enriches the blood, and tones
and inVigorates the whole system. Wig
orous body and keen brain follow their
use. You can't afford to slight Electric
Bitters If weak. rundown or sickly. Only
SOC Guaranteed by Campbell Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-30
LOCAL MENTION.
r. H. Baker Optical Co., 624 Kansas
avenue. Front rooms, upstairs. Frances
Baker, NJ. D., personally in charge.

\
AS soon as the fall work has been
completed there will be an influx of
students to attend the Capital CONNER
cial college. Never before were there
So many opportunities for young men
with clean habits and business educa-
ton. Every day demands are made on
this college for young men capable of
handling stenographic and bookkeeping
positions. During the winter any young
man or woman may receive a thorough
business education and in the spring,
il stead of going back to the farm, will
be equipped TO fill responsible posi-
ton. The first person to enroll is the
first to finish the business course and
secure the best place. Write today for
catalogue As. Address FOG, Kansas ave-
nue., Topeka, Kan.
The worl1men finished papering, today,
ir the room at 226 Kansas avenue,
where Fagan's pool hall will be started
next week.
1t is reported that a farmer named
Parisee, living near Piper, Kan, was
seriously injured by an explosion of an
acetylene gas tank a short time ago.
The explosion occurred when Parisee
attempted to clean and paint the tank.
z. w. Durham, 624 Quincy street, says
there is no danger from a gasoline
hollow wire lighting system and cost
but a fraction of that of the Acetylenes
systems.
It's really worth while to see those
gloves at Morrison's, SOC East Fourth
street.
F. H. Merritt, alias Frank Thomp-
son, colored, by occupation porter,
was arrested today charged with the
larceny of SIS in money. He will be
arraigned in police court for a hearing.
Something worth considering in the
Glad Bros. ad in the State Journal
Look i. I'D.
rison's for eevrything ard a pair of
Elk sole shoes.
Dan Jenkins. laborer. arraigned be-
fore Police Judge Urmy late yesterday,
pleaded guilty, and was fined SIS and
costs. His charge was cruelty to ami |
mails, the specific nature of which was
beating the horses at a point near 200 !
Greenwood avenue, where the equines
were unable to pull the heavy load over |
the dirt roads.
Home cooking and prompt service a.
the Manhattan restaurant. Four dollar
ticket for 1926, for a short time only. |
Welsbach mantels, best on the mar
ket, will burn longer than the ordinary
m antel and sells at a reasonable price. |
D. B. Simpson.
Rev Ralph Ward returned today !
from Joliet, ILL.,, where he has been |
the funeral of his mother. |
Preparatory services will be held at |
the Westminster church this evening. |
Less than a year ago Fred Burt and |
wife opened the restaurant at 10S East |
Eighth street. Now hundreds of bust !
ness people patronize the eating house
and go away entirelyAsatisfied with the
service
A suit which has been pending
about two years, brought by Jonathan
and others against G. E.
Foote and others. over the purchase
of a large tract of land in Mexico, in
voIvfng a consideration of $12.50O, 1
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Builder of Lucfn Cutofr Dead

Ogden, Utah, Sept 3O.-Word has
been received by the local lodge of
Elks that w. E. Marsh, a life member,
and builder of the Ogden-Lucin cutoff,
Harr1man's greatest achievement in
railroad reconstruction died in San
francisco this morning after four
weeks illness. following an operation
for appendicitis
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dies a victim to civilization.

Spokane, Wash, Sept. 30.-Filled
with white mans whisky, old Batiste.
the last medicine man of the Colville
Indians. lay down on the railroad
tracks at Oroville, and an engine back
ed up the wye and in a trice his spirit
had passed to the land of the Manitou.
Bat" who was more than 80 years of
age. could tell many thrilling tales OF
fghting with other tribes and battles
with the white men a half century