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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-20

were compelled to walk all the way
back to their homes in the Pottawato-
mie reservation, many of them travel
ing nearly all winter. This was the III
fated ending of the first Wild West
show Of which there is a record and DR..
Ashmore found his way back to To
peka in time.
His drunken sprees became more fire.
quent and he always shot up" the
town before one of them ended. one
morning he went to his home in the
rear of his drug store after his gun
and in the struggle which ensued pc
tween himself and wife she was kllleo-
He fed but was captured and brought
back to Topeka and placed in the coun-
ty Jail He escaped from there before
the time set for his trial and went 10
the Indian territory. where he was cap
tured a year later.
He was again brought back to To-
peka, tried, convicted and sentenced 10
be hanged. He was taken to the state
penitentiary and a short time a1ter-
wards eluded the vigilance OF ms
guards and made his escape from that
Institution and fed to Mexico There
were no extradition laws at that time
and he was safe from pursuit though
bounded by detectives.
firing of this sort of life he slipped
across the border one night and sur
rendered to the authorities Of Texas
and was taken back to the penlten-
tiary. He remained there for ten years
and one ofithe last Official acts OF Gov
ernor John p. St. John was the pardon
ing of DR.. Ashmore. Governor st. John
exacted a promise that DR.. Ashmore
would never again touch liquor and
his future record as a quiet peaceable
citizen indicates that he kept his
pledge.
For the past quarter of a century he
has lived quiet peaceable life in North
Topeka and his past has been forgot
ten by all save the oldest citizens. The
funeral services were held this after
noon from Converts undertaking par
lors and were under the auspices of
Blue Post G. A. R. of which he was
member.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-20

and were present at the celebration of
their golden wedding anniversary.
Their children are: Mrs. w. A. Maze.
Mrs. Ed Karr and Mr.. John Crawford
of Topeka. Mrs. E. Vanbilber of Kan
sas City, Mo-, Mr.. w. Crawford of Ne
vada, Mo-, Mr.. Chas. Crawford of Mo-
line, Ill, Mr.. Marion Crawford and
Mr.. L. NJ. Crawford of Denver, Col,
Miss Rose Crawford and Marian Craw-
ford. Geo. Crawford and wife of
Shields, Kan, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Crawford of Wenterset, Ia, brothers
of Mr.. Crawford and Mrs. Cass
Thornbrugh and wife of Wenterset,
Ia, brother of Mrs. Crawford were
also present to help celebrate the oc-
casion. Mrs. w. A. Maze, the eldest
daughter of their family presented
them with a wedding cake of gold and
white, which bore, in decorations, two
white doves. which held in their
mouths, fifty dollars in gold. Mrs. Lon
Irish, who is the eldest grandchild,
presented them with a piece of gold
which was made in the year OF their
marriage, and which amounted to
$3.50. They received gold in money
which amounted to SIPS, which was
presented by the 107 relatives which
were present that day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-20
DEVOID OF SENTIMENT.
Residents of Chicago Suburbs Object
to Engineers ''WhistIing'' Their Wives.

Chicago, Jan. Engineers on the
Pennsylvania line have come TO the
conclusion that the residents of
Brookline and - Park Manor are
unesthetic. The people of these
suburbs have entered an objection be-
cause the engineers living there
whistle their wives" as they pass
through in the night.
The engineers say they have only
been following a little. traditional
sentiment. 1t has been the custom of
engineers, night or day to pull a long
and loving whistle that s'the wife"
may know her husband has piloted
his painting behemoth safely home.
The DIRECTORS say the noise makes
the night hideous
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs Ray Hart of Omaha,
Neb-, came here today to spend few
days visiting relatives and friends
while on their way to Chanute. Kan,
where they will attend a family re-
union of the Hart family, which will
be held January 26th-
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Merton have
given the name. Isabelle Marie to
their infant daughter.
Mr.. Roy NJ. Hill of Manhattan spent
Tuesday here on short business trip
Miss Helen Anderson is able to be
at school again after being out for
three weeks with an attack of fever.
The Merry Matrons will meet
Thursday afternoon, January 81, at
the home of Mrs. Charles Killian in
the 400 block on Quincy street
North.
Miss Helen Hamilton of Overbrook
Kan, is here spending a few days
with friends and attending the Mid
winter exposition.
Mr.. Ray Smith spent a few days
with his parents in Silver Lake and
returned to Topeka this morning.
Mr.. Clarence Morgan and Miss
Josephine Morgan of Argentine spent
Thursday and Friday of last week the
guests of friends here. They went on
to Saline county to make a weeks
visit with friends, and will return to
Topeka to extend their visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur King and son,
Frank, of Barclay, Kan, are here
visiting their parents for two weeks.
Mrs. Margaret Frantz has returned
to her home in Indiana after several
months visit with her son, C. P.
Frantz and family here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Miller left to-
day for their home in Lexington,
Neb., after a two weeks visit with
their parents and other relatives
here.
Mrs. F. P. Bryant and son, John. of
Emporia, Kan, are here spending
several days with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Altman.
Mr.. Howard Robertson of Hoyt and
Mr. H. L. Marshall of Elmont were
North Topeka visitors today.
Col. J. N. Stewart of Shorey is I'M
able to be out on account of illness.
He has been suffering with an attack
OF the grip.
Mr.. Frank Collins and family have
moved here from Colorado Springs
and have located at 1926 North
Quincy street.
The subject of Rev. o. E. HamiI-
toms sermon for this evening will be
1.-THE Conversion of Saul
Mr.. F. P. Gilmore of the Shawnee
State bank received a letter from Mr..
David Bowie, who is spending several
months at his home in Alloa. Scot
land, telling of the fine time he was
enjoying in spite of the inclemency of
the weather. Mr.. Bowie arrived in
Scotland in the month of December
and has seen the sun but once during
that time, and said at that it looked
no brighter than the moon on ac-
count of dense fog. He reports sew
eral billiards. and bad storms since
his sojourn there. He will return to
America sometime in March
The following young people will
compose a line party at the Mid
winter this evening: Misses Garnet
Brill, Margaret Sturgis, Helen Well
man. Nena Blair, Lydia Urban, Pearl
Head, Helen Stevick. Hazel Boast and
Messrs. 81 Ogee, Charles Ketchum,
Joe Campbell, Ray Griffith, Kyle
Marble, VIM. Ravens and Fred
Whitehead
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-20
BURGLARS AT LARGE.
Attempted to Enter Home of Klingen-
bergs Last Night.

A series of attempted housebreakings
on the West side have alarmed many
people to the extent of taking unusual
precautions against burglaries. Last
night somebody tried to enter the house
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. ALI Klingenberg
at 1852 Fillmore street. This is in the
neighborhood where a number of houses
have been entered and housebreakings
have been attempted in the past few
months. Mr.: A.sZGuerne, who makes his
home with the K1ingenbergs, was awak-
ened in the night by the sound of some
body trying to unlock the front door.
They fused with the lock for some time
and being unable to open it shook the
door and then tried window, but finally
gave up and went away. Front door
thieves are getting SO common that peo-
pie are no longer leaving overcoats and
pocketbookS. in their halls. 81 am sure
our visitors didn't know much about the
house they we're trying to ENTER said
Mrs. Klingenberg this morning, cor the
people in it. III Any burglar would know
better than to waste his time on a must
clans house.' p 7at4P
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-20
HER MOTHER-IN-LAW
Proved a Wise, Good Friend.

A young woman out in Ia. found a
wise, good friend in her mother-in-
law. jokes Notwithstanding She
writes:
using Postum in our house. 1 was
greatly troubled with my stomach,
complexion was bIotchy and yellow
After meals 1 often suffered sharp
pains and would have to lie down
My mother often told me it was the
coffee 1 drank at meals. But when
I'd quit coffee I'd have a severe
headache.
while visiting my mother-in-Iaw
1 remarked that she always made
such good coffee, and asked her to
tell me how. She laughed and told me
1t was easy to make good coffee
when you use Postum.
81 began to use Postum as soon as
got home. and now we have the
same good coffee (Postum) every
day, and have no trouble. In
digestion is thing of the past, and
my complexion has cleared up
beautifully
my grandmother suffered a great
deal with her stomach. Her doctor
told her to leave off coffee. She then
took tea but that was just as bad.
'sShe finally was induced to try
Postum which she has used for over
a year. She travelled during the win
ter over the greater part of Iowa,
visiting, something she had not been
able to do for years. She says she
owes her present good health to
Postum
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to Well
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and fun of human
interest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-20
TWO BLOCKS BURN.
Loss Is Estimated at $500, OOO-HaIf
Insured

Toledo, O., Jan. 20-Firemen today
were still fighting flames at the scene
of fire which started last night in the
Brown, Eager & Hull Book company
building in Summit street. Two large
business blocks were destroyed and
others damaged. The loss is estimated
at more than $4,000 about half in
sured.
The principal losers are Brown,
Eager & Hull company, $3.50, 1000: ]. L.
Hudson & Co, dry goods. $115,0O0;
Mrs. Mary Nearing, owner of building,
100000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-20
SANTA FE FINED ss,2s5.
Punished by Judge Pollock for Violat-
ing Cattle Transit Laws.

Kansas City, Jan. 20.-The Santa Fe
Railway company was fined S3.225 by
Judge Pollock in the United States dis
trict court yesterday afternoon. The
fine was imposed on the nine counts
for keeping cattle in cars longer than
the law allows, on which the railway
company was convicted last week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-20
AT RIPE OLD ACE.
DR.. Samuel AshmOre's Eventful
Career Ends.
One Of the First Citizens Of
North Topeka.
HIS WILD WEST SHOW.
First to Start This Glass of En-
tertainments.
HIS WILD WEST SHOW.
Once Sentenced to Be Hanged
for Killing Wife.

The death of Dr. Samuel Ashmore at
his home in North Topeka Tuesday at
the ripe old age of SO years, recalls
many stirring incidents in connection
with his varied and checkered career.
He was quarter blood Miami Indian
and has lived in North Topeka since
that part of the city was plated IN
the sixties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-20
LOOMS WILL SPEAK.
Accepts Place ON Kansas Editorial
Association Programme.

President Sheridan Ploughe of the
Kansas Editorial association has re-
ceived word from N. H. LOOMS ac-
cepting an invitation to deliver an adj
dress at the meeting of the association
which will be held in Topeka on the
first and second days of next month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-20

"Democraty' is poor word. but it
is the nearest thing to democracy
to be found in the classics. From
which we gather that democracy, as
religion, is not old enough to be
classic. An expression of thought
must be moldy and moth-eaten to be
a real classic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-20

That fierce democracy known as
| the minority in the Kansas house is
| liable, in time, to become historic.
| This minority is now large enough to
command some attention, where it
was formerly a joke. With a solid
vote of 40, this minority keeps the
majority scared. The Republicans
dare not start factional fight until
| they send ENJOYS to the Autocrats OF
the North End and solicit the support
| of the Foreign Legion-otherwfs the
Democrats. Among these Democrats
sits one n. n. Boyd, representative OF
Republic county. But he was not al
ways in Republic county. Old timers
among US remember that he was, dur
| ing the Populist regime, assistant
adjutant general in Topekea. 1t was
then that Col. Boyd became famous as
the promoter of the Girls Cadet Corps
of Kansas. Getting together fine
assortment of girls, he uniformed
them. drilled them and then took
them to an encampment at Philadel-
phia for exhibition purpose. But he
had made the mistake of picking girls
of ceptional good looks and man.
ners. When he reached the Sleepy
City, the inhabitants thereof woke up.
In great haste the young bloods of
Bill PENIS village began to collect.
specimens from Col. Boyd's basket of
peaches. The old captain came back
broken hearted, with about enough of
his Cadet Corps to carry the medals.
The others were Philadelphians. The
marriageable young men of that town
had spoiled Col. Boyd's choice assort-l
ment beyond repair.
That catastrophe caused Col. Boyd
to join the ranks of the Democrats,
and swear off from military perform
ances.
This sketch depicts the Gentleman
from Republic in the act of knocking
on the new furniture which was plac-
ed in the house of representatives by
a local company at the behest of the
executive council. Regardless of the
teachings of his own party, he objects
to 16 dollars to one chair. He objected
so strenuously that he threw a scare
into the agent of the furniture COM
pany for moment-until the resolu-
ton was tabled by party vote.
Mr.. Veatch,' the Gentleman from
Washington county, is also a Demo-
crat by trade, and like the gentleman
from Republic, wears a few whiskers
instead of a necktie. In committee of
the whole yesterday, the house was
considering a bill by Penwell of Shaw
nee, to change the name of Carry
Smead and her son Elijah Smead, to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-20

NORTH TOPEKA news

Items for the North Topeka column may
be left at A. NJ. Petro's drug store, SS9
North Kansas avenue. or call the North
Side reporter at her home. Ind. phone
1881 black.1
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-01
TWO THIEVES CAUGHT
AFTER HARD STRUGGLE
Then Thrv Get Away While Police
Are Cnllcd-Wcrc ilining
school Desks.

Afor q desperate struggle In which De
ovorpoworcd two burglars caught ran-
raoklng the Bryant sehoohou.e on
FIRST south between seventh ANA
riehth East streets carly thIs morning.
Robert st0cker. tne innIi9r l'.N,1
thrm In toilet. While Doc was l.I'-
uhouing t1 the police, tlo thieves rfIei
open o. window and jumped out land-
ing ON The pavement I'D feet below.
gtockor saw the men as they crops
through the shadows. but was unable
80 oycrtakc tlcm. When the ponce
arrived about au hour Hft0IWafd' n-
furnished thcm with o. description. So
Tar the police have boon unable to OBJ
tain any trace of thom.
when stogkcr entered hc huli.ur
he heard "a noise ON The second lloa
DE listened FOR O. moment anI l0'l
took on his shoes. slipping up Toe back
stairs DE saw them r.ding "a desk. he
jumped upon them and struggle enc
sued The burglars were apparently
young men and tried desperately to H't
away. They fought with their hands,
feet and taeth but Stoceer thrutu.i
them and dragged them into the toilet
locking aud boiling the door
Miss Grace Frost, principal 0f ll'
school said that tho burglars were n-
terruptcd before they bad time to steal
anything. There are valuable uap,r
stored In the desks. Miss Frost said.
but no money was kept in the huld.1f
Upon investigation it was found that
tho burglars bad climbed up the Gre
escape and crawlod into thc building
through a trap door in thc roof
Principal T.. 8. Halock OF The jack
son school also reported 90 tha police
that the Jackson school building bad
been entered. An inycut8ry OF the proc
pCrty was taken but nothing WAS miss-
81 A window had been broken through
which an entrance was gained Several
desks were broken open and searched
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-01
FUNERAL OF EMMA BROWN.

The funeral OF Mrs Emma Brown
was held yesterday afternoon az the
sixteenth ward Westinghouse. Bishop
Edwin j.. Parry presiding There was
"a large attendance OF friends as the
deceased had been held iu high esteem.
She was formerly member of Che Lone
don branch. and many of those present
we're elders who had labored as mis-
siouaries ln that part of the British
mission and who had received largely
of her hospitality.
The speakers of the occasion were
Bishop George Romney Elders George
n Emery and Orsou d. Romuey and
Bishop Parry Elder william Lootham
offered the opening prayer Elder jos
eph Mavues pronounced the henedlc-
ton and Elder Alfred Gardiner dedi-
Gated the grave Music was furnished
by the ward choir with "a solo by Mrs.
Elizabeth Gillespie.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-01
HEARS REPORTS OF CRUELTY.

Dr Beatty was Boz receipt of letter
saturday evening from l.. y. Mere
dIth of Vcrnal stating that horses sul-
fcrIng from harness gals are being
worked ou thc road Co that town. ana
that one horse. with "a hoof torn oit'
was compelled by its driver 90 cone
tuuc work Boo that condition Comp
plants also arc being received from
..fb.f sertion4 of the state of shame
f1l treatment of horses On stage ana
ore routes Dr Beatty, ass secretary of
tho state Humane society VIII see inht
these oncnses are looked into, and inc
Offenders punished.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-01
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL.

The indications point 90 a delghtfu
affair in the BAN 90 bee given at Odeon
ham by the Daughters OF Utah Pioneers
on Wednesday night Characteristic
decorations wiz De iu evidence, and the
refreshments viii be the good old-tash-
Toned condiments, chiefly known 90 pi-
uueer days. The society extends n cor
dial invitation 20 members of the Sons
and Daughters of the Mormon Bat
TALON, the Nauyoo Legion. War Vet
Grams and Genealogical society 10 be-
present. and assures them an evening
OF special enjoyment. Many invitations
have been mailed 90 the general d-liv-
ery postonico and u not delivered
should be called for.
Mrs. A. a.. Edwards entertaius this
afternoon at cards ln honor of Mrs. e.
D.. Whittomore, her guests numbering
tcW OLD friends. The table WAS &C.
corated in carnations and two tables
were played
Friday evening the Mandolin and
Ouitar club off the university gave 10
concert that was l credit OBJ Che 'u-fI-
tIuon. The players are au hard work.
crs and deserve praise for Che en-
| JoyaDIc evening spent Dos tlus. pr1s-
| olt MSS Nae Alder C1utr3ItU, Sang,
| Last Night With the mandolin and
| guitar accompaniment. Master Willie
/ stafford mandnUulst won hearty ape
p.ausc for hIs shum. u9lh Ar S. E.
/ Wuoox showed talent as 20 pianist re-
! spending lho third Time ta au puo1-e.
] The club divides tng Hua0rs with tnelr
/ leader Prof a. ID. se1etuer who has
| spent 90 Ereut dal. Uf time BOD huusiHs
/ tae club Oh Il- present splendid state.
| AID voted Che evening @ success.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-01
ARMY NEEDS NO MEN.

orders from the war department re-
ccivcd this morning. close up the aux
Hilary recruiting station at ogden. but
continue for the present the central
recruiting station iu this city More
over. orders are received TO accept uo
more original enlsuueuts. only ape
plicants being received who have pre-
NI0usly seen service The reason is
that the army is full-au branches OF
TO the standard strength This strength
is as follows, Infantry 1900. cavalry
1900: coast artillery 10000. field are
tlHery, 5000; engineers corps 1000
signal corps. 1900. The Salt Lake Office
turned away 80 applicants in the last
10 days.
The total strength Is now about $1,000
men.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-01

lated the food ordinance by selling
butter illegally branded on Feb 30. one
Of these samples bears the label or
The Empire Creamery company attr-
view. Utah and the other that of the
Elgin Creamery G Supply company Of
salt Lake. The name OF the Jensen
Creamery company does not appear ON
either OF the labels
w. r. Jensen. manager of the COM
pany admits that the company did not
manufacture the butter but WAS acting
as lobbers buying the butter from the
Elgin Creamery company he says
that under the law the company has
o. right 60 handle any brand of butter
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-01
CAPT. MORETON LEAVES.

Amos b. Moretou, for many years as
ISOLATED with the fire fighting force of
this city, and of recent years captain
OF No. station. has resigned his po-
sition ana left the department no noon
yesterday. Capt Moreton was APP
pointed a fireman in January of 1895.
and remained with 'no department uu-
til May, 1898 d. January OF 1906 he
was appointed by Charles n. VAN then
chief. and shortly thereafter was made
captain OF no. g Capt EiSmau has
been detailed by Chief Gl1re 20 take
charge OF No. 2. Until a successor TO
Moreton lB named
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-01
ADJUSTMENTS.

Thcatcr-That delightful homely
and wholesome play. esp" NIsr- at
the Cabbage Patch" with its children.
village characters and ai tno rest
of the immortal Dnbb3ge cotere VII.
Dee seen at Che theater FOR four per-
formances commene.ng tonight
GUY standing and Theodore Roberts
as The co-stars in the strong play "Ih'
right 90 Way" win bo tho attraction
at the Salt Lake thea.er for The latter
half of this week Tho spirit and at
mosuhero OF Gilbert parker.s great
story are retained boo this dramatic
version.
Orphcum-Another strong bill is the
promise 90 the Orpheum patrons this
haadiuer and some European acts as
sauce.
Colonial--The Colonial th,ater
which is dark tonight and tomorrow
uiEht viii present on Wednesday night
and the balance OF the week the Lam
bardi Grand Opera company number
Ing l1J people in a repertoire opening
with Lucia Co be- followed by Faust
"U Tr0vat0re." Carmen" "Rig0lott0."
"Cayaueria Rusticana." and "Pag.iac-
ci The advance sale which has been
very great iusures large audiences at
every performance.
Bungalov-Wuiard Mack and assoc
ciato players this week. are preseut.ug
william GUetts comedy Because She
Loved Him So" which assures that the
the admirers of that admirable stock
company win turn out Boz force.
Grand-The Grand under the new
management of Air. Jensen has
strong drawing card this week in the
performances of McEwcu. "a hyuoptist
haudcum expert and individual who
thrusts hat pins through tho hands
and tongues of subjects by "a special
painless method
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-01
Wv. C. A. AISUAL REPORT.

Tho third annual report OF the
Young Women's Christian association
has just been published ia booklet
form, showing the work done by the
organization during the past year 10
includes reports from the general Sec
rotary, the travellers aid. the social
committee. the house committee and
the treasurer. There are $40 members
Tor In the boarding home during the
year. and no transient guests during
that time The travellers aid report
showed that 5000 trains were met by
members, and sympathy and aid ex-
tended 20 many women IN need. APE
probation is expressed OF newspaper
assistance extended