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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08
WENT MANY MILES FOR. WINE.
Topeka Man Made Trip to Kansas City
to Save Mother-in-Law.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. S.-Matthew
Johnson, a Santa Fe shopman at To-
peka. came to Kansas City on the
Santa Fe plug" He returned on the
first train. "Why your rush ?'' asked
a friend on the train.
MY mother-in-law is at the point
of DEATH. The doctor prescribed port
wine I couldn't get it in Topeka, not
for love nor money. There was a lot
of bad whisky I could buy from boot
leggers, bur 1t wouldn't do.
TITS SiXty-Soven miles down here
but I am a Santa Fe employe. so INV
railroad fare didn't cost anything,
can't stay over. as it may mean life or
death for my wife's mother. But /
intend to take a half gallon back with
me. My motherin-law may not use il
all, but guess can drink the rest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08
NEWTON CoCKLEFEsT NOW ON.
Of Central Kansas Chicken
dom in Session.


Newton, Kan, Dec. s.-This is
chicken week at the auditorium and
the cackle of hens is the law of the
house. Already a great many entries
have been made and more are con-
stantly streaming ill., From all present
indications this fair will surpass any
vet attempted in this city. The snow
and disagreeable weather of this week
has done much to delay entries, but in
spite of all obstacles nearly every class
has been filed.
This is a show by the Central Kan
sas Poultry association and the ex-
hibits are rot confined to Newton or
even Harvey county. Entries have
been made of birds from almost every
citv in the state. Hutchinson, Florence,
ST. John, Elmdale, Salina, Ellsworth,
Topeka, Garden City, Abilene, Herring
ton. Arkansas City ana many other
cities are represented. A large display
of pigeons Eas been received from
Salina.
The judges, F. H. Shellabarger of
Liberty, Iowa, and K. c. Beck Of
Hutchinson, are here and all is in
readiness for big week. c. E.
Lindamood is superintendent and E. d.
Martin secretary and treasurer. On
Wednesday and Friday nights moving
pictures will be shown in connection
with the show and on Thursday night
Phil Marti's orchestra of six pieces
will play.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08
Sample Helps
Frdii Women

So many women are dragging out
weary lives just because their diges-
tive organs are weak. The result ia
Door circulation, nervousness and the
verge of invalidism. It is often very
fault. o"H
The first thing to do is to look to the
welfare Of your bowels. There the trone
PIE usually lies. All physicians know
h latt 1i large percentage of women are
suits Indigestion, piles, WEAKNESS. etc
t ma women constantly complain Of
edies" and things of that kind until Won
R 9aye sit started c, your bowels to moving.
You, You VIII find that when the bowels move
petty ills will disappear Take a sssood
s syrup Peps1in for awhile and you viii
stronger, your bowels will regulate them
selves Ssn and work at stated times, and
dIs yn y9Tr neada.f t and dizziness will
pills or salts. but just such a mild and
peasant tasting remedy as DR.. CaldwelI 5
., You can :, obtain a bottle of your drug
eiist tor fifty cents or one dollar, and
1tSnsr SIZE size may nay, be enough to perma-
no longer be without it, as it cured them
member of the family down to the
youngest child, but if you have never.
USED IT take the advice of Mrs Earl s.
COX, 40S Iwenty--fifth street Moline III .
and Mrs, Ellen DUNCAN, Muncie Ind, and
send to Or. Caldwell for a free trial bot
tie, as they did, and learn for yourself
what it will do in your own case That
it will cure you, as it did them, there is
Dr; Caldweu personally will be pleased
to give. you any medical advice you may
desire for yourself or family pertaining to
the stomach, liver or bowels absolutely
free of charge. Explain your case in a
letter and he will reply to you in detail.
For the free sample simply send your
name and address on a postal card or
otherwise. For either request the doctor S
address is DR.. w. B. Caldwell r 5O6
Caldwell building, Monticello, ILL.,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08
OPERATED IN THE DARK.
Wichita Surgeon Completes Delicate
Task After Lights Went Out.

Wichita, Kan, Dec. S.-A surgeon
at the ST. Francis hospital was en-
gagged in an operation of a delicate
nature upon woman when the cleo
trio lights failed and the operating
room was left in total darkness. The
patient on the table had weak
heart and it had been deemed in
advisable to use chloroform as an
anesthetic. Ether was used instead,
and, this drug being highly in
f1ammable, it was impossible to bring
into the room any lights with the
flame exposed. 80
The surgeon completed the opera
ton by the sense of touch but he
said afterwards that had the lights
failed five minutes earlier the result
to the woman undergoing the opera
ton might have been very serious if
not fatal. as it would have been i'm
possible to complete the operation
without q light.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08
n ,. a. e. Will SHOW POULTRY.
Annual Institute Will Be Held Last
Week in Year.

Manhattan, Kan. Dec. S.-During
the week following Christmas. from
December 81 to January 1 the
poultry department of the kansas
State Agricultural college will hold an
annual institute and show in con-
nection with the big state farmers in
stitute :
Last year the institute was we'll at
tended and proved quite a success, but
this winter it is hoped that it be still
better. Professor H. c. Pierce in
charge of poultry at the Iowa State
college. has consented to discuss the
incubation question on December 81.
Mr.. r. c. Lawry, formerly an in
structor in the poultry department at
Cornell university and now manager
of the Yesterlaid Egg Farms COM
pany, of Pacific. Mo-, will discuss the
question, "Can a Poultryman Breed
for Fancy and Utility at the Same
time on December 80, and Artificial
Brooding." on December 81.
The poultry show will be held in
the armory in connection with the in
stitute. Birds will be on exhibition
which can be used for Judging. the
quality of which will be first class.
The premiums for this show are as
large as any show in Kansas. with a
possible exception of the state show.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08
LAND BROUGHT BIG PRICE.
Western Kansas Farm of 800 Acres
Sold for 1925 an Acre.

Larned, Kan, Dec. S.-The biggest
land deal that has yet been pulled off
in Pawnee county,, considering the
number of acres and the price paid,
was closed when C. M. PIERCE of
Illinois. sold his 800 acres one mile
southwest of here to A. L. Stockwell
of Ports, Smith county. Kansas, for
$125 per acre. and a little over 100
acres adjoining for $50 per acre. This
is the farm known all over Pawnee
as the Rain farm.
1t is conceded to be one of the best
farms in the county and is we'll i'm
proved with good farm buildings A
beautiful residence sets back some
distance from the main Travelled road
along the Santa Fe railway. giving
the place a picturesque appearance.
Mr. PIERCE bought the farm from
S. K. Rain two years ago paying $50
an acre for it, and at the time the
purchase was made that was con-
sidered a good price, Since then farm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08
PEABODY is AMBITIOUS.
Would Have Largest Anti-HOrse Thief
Association in World.

Peabody, Kan, Dec. s.-Peabody
aspires to lead the world. The local
lodge of the Anti-Horse Thief asso-
citation, which is already the largest
in the United States, now has enough
applications to bring its membership
above the five hundred mark and will
make a strong effort to double that
number.
When the membership reaches one
thousand a dinner will be given, to
which will DE invited the wives, sis
tiers, cousins and aunts of all mem
bers and any further possible candi-
dates for mem bership.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08
EBBETS FOR WARD.
President of Brooklyn Ball Team
Against Heydler.

ASdAAASb IlCyO1CTs
New York, Dec. s.-Charles H. Eb-
bets, president of the Brooklyn Ma
tional league baseball club, issued a
statement today declaring that at the
annual meeting of the National league
in this city on December IA. he would
vote for John M. Ward for president
as against John A. Heydler, the present
incumbent.
Mr.. Ebbets declared that Heydler's
decision in disputed cases had cost the
Brooklyn club at least two games the
past season and expressed his belief
that Heydler was mot naturally suited
for the presidency He asserted how
ever, that he was willing to vote for
Heydler for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for
life.
President Ebbets also declared him
self against syndicate baseball and
in favor of a season of 1913 games next
year, beginning on April IA, and ending
October 16.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08
KANsAN MURDERED IN IDAHO.
Is Supposed to Be Father of Mrs.
Emma Wyer of kingman.

Couer D'Alene, Idaho. Dec. S.-A
man supposed to be John H. Billings
was murdered by footpads here His
body was found Tuesday A letter
from Mrs. Emma Wyer, of Kingman.
Kan, who is believed to be his daugh-
ter was found in his pocket.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08
NO PRESENTS FOR BOSSES.
Denver Mayor Issues Order Forbid
ding Taking Up Collections.

Denver, Dec. 8.-Mayor Speer of
Denver has issued a manifesto against
the practice of city employees giving
their bosses Christmas presents. POST
ed conspicuously about the city hall
is this notice:
Notice-City employees are for
hidden to make contributions for gifts
to others who receive a higher salary
than themselves. No objection will
be made to city employees making
gifts to persons receiving less salary
than themselves.-R. w. Speer,
Mayor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08
BOY SHOT LITTLE SISTER.
Only Rare Good Fortune Saved Life
of the Child

Belleville. Kan. Dec. S.-The little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. Perotek
of Cuba met with a serious accident
in which she was fortunate in not suf-
fering instant death.
Her little brother was handling a
loaded shotgun which was on the
floor and in attempting to raise it the
gun was discharged. the shot striking
the floor and glancing, struck the lit
tie girl in the leg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08
BAD WEATHER GOT IN WORK.
Norton County Farmers Institute In
definitely POSTPONED

Norton, KAN. Dec. 8.-The Norton
County Farmers institute has been
postponed until some date to be Sc
lected and announced by Professor
Miller of The State Agricultural col
lege.
This conclusion is wholly due to tte
great storm and was arrived at NV n
interchange of kilograms between
Joseph morrison, secretary of the in
stitute, and Professor Miller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08
-. Z. NJ. PenWell
0ndertdker and Embalmee
Sll Quincy Street
Both Phones ~

20 Van Royen, his brother-in-law, and
his sisters, Mrs. Van Royen and Rosa
Mcmahon, has been released by jury
in the court of Van B. Prather, pro-
bate judge of Wyandotte county,
where he was arraigned to have his
sanity passed upon.
Affidavits were filed alleging that it
would be unsafe for him to be given
his liberty The trial was the result
of these affidaVits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08
w. A. L. Thompson Hdw. Co.
511 and 513 Kansas Avenue

land has been steadily advancing, but
up to this time no large tracts have
changed hands for the figure Mr..
Stockwell paid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08
Diphtheria Closes Country School.

Junction City, :. Kan, Dec. Son
account of dfphtheria the Enterprise
school. located seven miles east Of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08

Walter o. Woods, of Kansas, clerk
in the office of the secretary of war,
has been promoted in salary from
$1,000 to $1,S00 a year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08

most the convenience of the wholesale
Hquor depot, he could, upon ten min
utes' warning of the craving, run over
70 the express office, ask for package
law.
In his annual report the secretary of
war mas recommended an appropriation
of $1SS,000 for continuing construction
on the new federal penitentiary at Fort
Leavenworth. This is the estimates for
the hscal year ending June 80, 1911. A
year ago congress voted $250,000 for
work on the LeavenwOrth institution
curing the present fiscal year which
ends next June 80. The proposed cut
in the estimates for the coming fiscal
year is evidence of retrenchment, which
IS now the slogan in all branches of the
federal service.
Congressman Victor Murdock's reit-
Grated declaration that Speaker Can
non will announce voluntarily his
unWllllngnesS again to be a candidate
Tor the speakership paints in the mind
real pastoral. Uncle Joe, Iron Duke
or Illinois, Scared veteran of count
less political scraps, target for libel
Gus knocks ever since the year one,
and an old timer in the game when
the Honorable Victor was in swad-
ding clothes, will step down and out,
more or less gracefully, this lively and
optimistic insurgent thinks, because
some small portion of the member
snip OF the house makes the request.
Everybody who knows Uncle Joe
Cannon can just as easily conceive
that some bright January morning he
VIII ascend to the top of the Washing
ton monument and jump out of the
window as that he will do any such
thing as featured in the program
Whlch Mr.. Murdoch says is being pre-
pared.
Cannonism will not be an issue in
the next elections says Victor, "be-
cause long before that time Mr.. Can
non will come out with a statement
to, the effect that he will not be
candidate for reelection to the speak
ership. And if he doesn't do that"
says Mr.. Murdoch belligerently, Wen
make him.
why, that last sounds almost like
threat. 1t will be interesting to see
how many men come across with their
signatures to a petition to Uncle Joe,
reciting that he is bold bad man
and asking him to step down and out.
1t will also be interesting to hear
this valuable document.
. Silas o. Vowel has been appointed
postmaster at Langley, Ellsworth
county, Kan, to succeed M. w. Rem
Jus, resigned. Viola J. Porter was also
named for the office at Orion. Cove
county, in the place of c. w. Griffin,
resigned.
Katie Foote has been commissioned
postmaster at Black Wolf. Kan
Rural letter carriers appointed for
service in Kansas: Charles p. Knox
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08

The star mail service between Ra
wanna and Eminence,- Kan, will bt
discontinued on December Z.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08
HERMANN NOT FOR WARD.
Would Prefer Hcydler to Anyone for
National President.

Cincinnati, Dec. S.-The fight over
the coming election of a president of
the National Baseball league may be
settled by the compromise, according
to a statement which August Herr
ball commission. gave out here last
night on the eve of his departure for
New York.
81 have always been for Mr.. Heyd-
ler," said Mr.. Hermann, "but IL
find that there is no chance for his
election, I will not vote for him. I
will vote for the next best man, sooner
than cause a row. but that man will
not be John NJ. Ward.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08

city. has been closed. The children in
the Cutter family have been i'll and
the school will be closed until they
have recovered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08
PAT MCMAHON Is SANE.
Jury Releases Brother of Brutal Kan
saS City. Kan. Slayer

Kansas City, Kan, Dec. 8.-'.Pat"
Mcmahon, brother of Jim McMa hon.
who confessed to the murder of AIon-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08

There are limitations. don't h, foo,..
Ask for Lewis Single Binder cigar. 5c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08

Rural letter carriers appointed for
service in Kansas: Charles P. Knox
and Walter D. Morris at Boicourt;
Homer c. Mongold and Scott Mon
gold at Mentor; George N. Wood at
Seward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08

Detroit, Dec. S.-Outfielder McIn-
tyre and Catcher Beckendorf today
signed with the Detroit American
league club for another season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08

Katie Foote has been commissioned
postmaster at Black Wolf. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-08

most the convenience of the Wholesale
liquor depot, he could, upon ten min
utes' warning of the craving, run over
to the express office, ask for package
for John Doe" pay the c. o. d.
charges, and snap his fingers at the
law.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-07
MAY PIPE MATER.

Paragould, August 6-The city council will probably have to settle the question of piping wat CT to the city of Burnett Springs in the hear future as the matter is being agitated A sample of the water has just been subject to a chemical ana ys's in Kansas City and has been announced remark ably pure. The present water supt. ply is entire.y inadequate for the needs of the city, it is stated and the certainty of good water from the Springs is a strong are gument in it's favor It is thought that a pipe line will not cost much more than to put down a deep we'll
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-07
ARKANSAS PEACHES POPULAR.

Van Buren August 6-This has been remarkable fruit year in many respects in Crawford coun- ty and the fact has been again demonstrated that Arkansas peaches rank second to none Ill the markets Of the country The fame of the product has spread as a nul.' oar Of shipments were made as ..r east as Cleveland. PittsburG and other points. Tele- graph orders for carload .ots ac- companied by the money have not been unusual Tn many In- stances it has been necessary to
 turn down such offers and re- turn the money, The demand has been go great that frequently it has been impossible to take care of tLa small orders from various cite in the state. No trouble wou.I have been experienced in dispos ug of 50 ears a day for cash if the fruit could have been secured.
 The largest shipment for one day during the rush season was 21 cara. Tn addition to the peaches several cars of canta- loap9s have been shipped out to ai, the good work of estab- fish ng Arkansas as the leading fruit and produce state in the union.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-07
DEAF MUTES WILL MEET.

oiggott, Aug. 6 Deaf muteS from northeastern Arkansas will meet for their annual celebration August 29-3O. Religious services viii be he'd on Sunday. A ceaf mute will deliver the sermon. Monday will be devoted to fish ing and various sports w. H Lloyd of Paragou.d one of the teachers at the state institu- tiOn will have charge of the e. vent
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-07
MORE STOCK RAISING.

Monticello. August 6-The indi- cations are that there will be more stock raised in Drew coun- ty during the next twelve months than ever before during the same length Of time. Farmers are be- coming discouraged over the cot ton business on account of the ravages of the boil weevil and are planning to engage more ex- tensively in stock raising.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-07
J0NESB0R0 WANTS SCHOOL.

JonesOoro, Aug 6-Ir hard work and keeping at it will accomplish anything Jonesboro will secure one or the new agricultural schools to be built in Arkansas. Boosters for the school feel en- couraged on account of the atti- tude of Commissioner Guy B. Tuck CT who wants the school located here.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-07
TO EXTEND RAILROAD.

TeXarkan. August G., Informa- tion obtained from reliab. e sources indicates that the Frisco railroad is behind a movement to extend the Munzz railroad from Red Water to Dangerfield. It is also probable that the line will be extended to Hoxie, about two hundred miles north of here If the road is put through it will
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-07
CAR L0AD OF CANTALOUPES

Russo iviNe, August 6-CarIoads !" lta.oupaS have been shipped fron here the past week at sat- H@ctory pr ces. Express ship rents brought about $2 crate
 ear shipments net better re- turns as freight charges are con- s'derab,y ,ess than express. The crop vii, probab last until the m'Gd.e O. the month.
 I''lo iud'cations are that there
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-07

will be much larger acreage of potatoes in this vicinity next year. There is little danger of over-stocking the market as buy CTS are on hand most of the time to put up cash for all the produce they can get hold of.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-07

be of vast benefit in building up this section of the state.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-07
Elderly People
 Helped Free

The last years of life are the sweet est, and yet the most difficult to pro- long. It is then that the greatest care is exercised in maintaining bodily health. But the chief care should all ways be with regard to the food you eat and whether you are digesting it properly. You should not allow your self to become constipated.
 No doubt you have tried salts and cathartic pills, purgative tablets, etc, and nave come to the conclusion that they are violent in action and do but temporary good. Listen, then, to the voice of ex- perlence with regard to a wonderful and mild laxative. Dr. Caldwells Syrup Pep sin. It is not new, only we are trying
 A. A. Felts, of Johnston City, Ili., suf- fered from stomach trouble for six years and found his cure in Dr. Caldwell'S g Syrup Pepsin. His wife uses it too with success. We could name hundreds of others. Some heard of 1t first through neighbors or friends; others through the doctors offer to send any sufferer from a stomach. liver or bowel complaint a free sample bottle for trial without charge 1T you will send your name and address he will send you trial bottle direct to your home. If it proves itself as he claims then continue the treatment by buying 50-cent or $1 bottle of your druggist, as all of them sell 1t. Old people. ike children, should look for purity, and It Is well to mention that the purity of government. Also, though free bottle is sent to prove it's merits, results are always guaranteed from the regular bottles bought of druggists. who will re- fund your money if it does not satisfy you. Send at least for the free test bottle
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-07

If there is anything about your ailment that you don't understand. or if you want any medical advice, write to the doctor. and he will answer you fully. There ia no charge for this service. The address is pr. w. B. Caldwell. 5O2 Caldwell bldgs Monticello, Ill.