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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21
UNDER ASSUMED NAME.
Man Found Dead in Hastings, Neb,
Undoubtedly SchIatter.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 21.-A spec
iaI from Hastings, Neb., to the Star
says that a man found dead in his
room there today was known in Hast
ings as Charles M. Mclean, but that
papers in his room show beyond
doubt that he was Francis Schlatter,
the healer.
Francis Schlatter. as he was known
in the central west, made his first ap-
pearance as a healer among the in
tensely religious and superstitious
Mexicans of New Mexico, in July,
1895.
A Mexican girl crippled, deformed
and sickly, had been put aside by her
family. To the mother of the girl
came strange man with a spreading
beard, long hair and kindly eyes. He
offered to cure the child and the next
day the child was walking upright,
cured of her affliction.
At least such was the story that
spread Others came to the healer.
Diseases that baffled the physicians
appeared to depart under the touch of
this strange person. People from dis
tant points began coming to him, and
all departed with the same result
Schlatter finally started for Albuquer-
que and when he reached there he
found that his fame had preceded
him Up to this time most of his pa
tients had been Mexicans but now
Americans came seeking aid. His
fame ultimately was spread by tele-
graph and he went to Denver There
Schlatter began fast that lasted 40
days. All the while he continued to
heal.
People literally came by the thou
sands.
He refused to take money and gave
credit for his work to the father"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21
GET RID OF STOMACH DISTRESS

diminishes the amount of nutrition
that blood. brain. bone and flesh
ought to have. It breaks down body
ana brain. causes constipation
nervousness and general ill health IT
IS when a person is in this Condition
that the deadly germs of disease al
ways get in their nefarious work.
We have supreme faith in Mi-o-na
ana 1t matters not how long you have
suffered from Indigestion and dys-
peps1a. we are positive that Mi-o-na
VIII give you quick relief and per-
manent cure
with good digestion and a hearty
sallow compilations clear nm.
colorless cheeks become rosy: duli
weary eyes brighten up and spark1e.-
thin, scrawny figures take on flesh and
become attractive
M1-o-na is sold by leading drug
glsts everywhere who guarantee them
TO cure or money back SO cents a
large box. Test sample free from
Booths Mi-o-na. Buffalo. N. Y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21
CLERK WEEDS MILLIONS.
Met His Wife Through the Disaster to
the Republic.

Pittsburg, Pa. Oct. 21.-Another of
Pittsburgs rich young women has
married poor young man. Miss Sarah
Lucille Mellon, daughter of James r.
Mellon, and in direct line to inherit
millions, has become the bride of Alex
dnder Dickson Grange, clerk of Phila-
delphia. The meeting of the pair dates
back to the steamer Republic disaster
In the Atlantic ocean, when Miss Mel
Ion, who proved herself a heroine in
close to the PHILADELPHIA man.
The wedding was elaborate. 1t is
said that more than 100000 was spent
IN fixing up the home of James r.
Mellon, the father, for the event. The
rather of the new Mrs. Grange is a
member of the family of bankers and
OIL men, Her future fortune is roughly
estimated at $4,000, 00O
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21
MEETS TEXAS CHAMPION
President Taft Begins the Day With
Game of Golf.

Gregory, Tex, Oct. 21.-President
Taft began the third day of his ranch
vacation with game of golf this
morning against Robert Connerly. the
champion of Texas. This afternoon
he will visit the town of Taft, one of
the three towns of Charles P. Taft's
property.
Governor Campbell of Texas, and a
large number of delegates passed
through here today on their way to
the inland waterways convention at
Corpus Christi. The president is
scheduled to make an address there
tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21
SCHLATTER is DEAD.
Divine Healer Finally Succulnbs to
Old Age.

Hastings, Neb.. Oct. 21.-Charles M.
Schlatter, who claimed to cure Ills by
divine power, was found dead in room
at the Hastings hotel in this city to-
day. Doctors say he died of old age.
He was widely known.
Schlatter was practically penniless.
He had been in this place for about a
month Thousands of newspaper clip
pings, describing his visit To Eoston,
Denver and other cities, were found in
his room.
Unless relatives or friends claim the
body it will be turned over to some
medical college.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Mrs Elizabeth Cody Metca1f ?,
years of age. died this morning at
the home of her daughter. Mrs Wi
liam Bradbury. after a lingering m
ness. III
Mrs Metcalf was born in pro,,,-
oence, X. 1, October "a, 1898 1and.
came TO Kansas October q 1s5s
peing among the earliest of the To-
peka pioneers. She is survived NV
Two daughters, Mrs. Bradbury and
Mrs. Q. S. Pirkey. and three bratbars
u. Z. Battey of Providence. r. and
A u. Battey, of Powhattan. Kan
and r. T. Battey of Florence. Kan
The funeral will be held FRIDAY az
ternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the resi-
dence of her daughter. Mrs. Brad
bury, 1901 Topeka avenue.
WORD mas been received here of the
death of Martin J. Downs well known
IN Iopeka as the partner of the late
william Sells, the Snowman. The firm
being Sells & Downs. He died in the
canadian General hospital at
toronto, from the effects of blood
poisoning and the amputation of a leg.
At the time of his death he was owner
or the Cole Brothers circus.
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LOCAL MENTION.

A wedding which will be {, great
surprise to their East Side friends,
celebrated Wednesday evening, Octo-
Der 20, by the Rev. j. c. Everett.
pastor Of the Third Presbyterian
church at his home on East Sixth
street, was that of Miss Wilma
Alexander, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Alexander. of 407 Lafayette
street to Mr.. Torrance Robertson of
McAlester, Okla Mr.. Robertson left
for McA1ester this morning. Mrs.
Robertson will leave in a few days for
McAlester, where they will make
their future home. Best wishes and
hearty congratulations of their many
East Side friends are extended to
them.
With the two new tables at the
Tromp Smoke House. there is always
room for more.
money? Then take your dinner at
Burt's cafe and economize
The average woman learns some
thing and saves money by taking her
material to the Keister Tailoring col
lege and making her own winter suit.
Anything needed to make a gas
light burn may be found at the Cen
trail Cycle and Supply Co.
Woodwork treads save tires Tires
are going higher-thin tires wear
long time when protected with
treads. See Padgett, 11s E. 9Th ST..
at once.
list of cuts of several slightly used
electric automobiles, all with new
tires, new batteries and refinished as
nice as new. at greatly reduced prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21
BlOOdhOunds Follow Murderer
of Van ROyen Family.
Evident That He Went Straight
to Kansas City.
ROBBERY THE MOTIVE
Five Hundred Dollars and Dia-
mOnd Ring Taken.
Two Women Shot Down i'm the
Kitchen.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 21.-Although
the sheriff, aided by the police of Kan
sas City, Kan, across the line from
here, had run down every clew that
might lead to the apprehension of the
unknown murderer OF Alonzo Van
Royen, Margaret Van Royen, his wife,
and Miss Rosa Mcmahon, a sister OF
Mrs. Van Royen, who were slain on
their farm five miles west of Kansas
City yesterday, the slayer was still at
large this afternoon.
The bloodhounds which were placed
on the trail last night lost the scout
mile west of Kansas City, Kan, early
To-Day owing to the muddy condition OF
the roads, following last nights shower.
1t is believed the murderer is in hiding
In Kansas City, Kan, and a thorough
search of the resorts in that city is be-
ing conducted by the authorities The
coroner will hold an inquest this after
noon.
Followed by a posse of officers and
farmers, headed by Sheriff AL Becker,
every one strongly armed the blood
hounds followed the trail assiduously all
OF last night. They tracked the sus-
peel from the house in which the two
women lay murdered to a ravine where
Van Royen's body lay, turned into the
road and came toward Kansas City
A slight rain had fallen. but this, seem
IL S1y, OlQ not deter the dogs follow
ing the trail.
While the dogs are hunting today
scores Of farmers are searching the
country surrounding the Van Royen
farm for suspects
Officers are confident that the MUIR
cerer is the stranger who has been seen
with Van Royen during the last week
An excellent description of this man
has been supplied the police by James
McMahon' a brother of the dead wo-
man. He describes him as a working
man.
Robbery the Motive
Police are convinced the motive of
the murders was robbery The theft
OF $500, from trunk in the house and
q diamond from the finger of Mrs. Van
Royen apparently confirms this.
sister. Miss Rosa Mcmahon. We're the
victims. The women were found dead
in kitchen of their home where they
had been working.
Police suspected the husband of the
crime and began a search for him.
Shortly after midnight last night his
body was found 300 yards from the
house covered with leaves. He had
been shot through the head Mrs. Van
Royen was shot three times and her
sister six times.
Van Royen is said to have been seen
here with "a stranger Tuesday. They
were drinking. The police believe the
man learned from Van Royen that he
had money at home and accompanying
him to his residence. committed the
murders.
Miss Mcmahon went to her married
sisters home Tuesday to remain over
night and when she did not return to
was cor~~lenced, resulting in the dis
coVery of the bodies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21
New York Money! Market.

New York. Oct 21.-MONEY-Mo on
cali firm. 4a41s per cent; ruling rate. AZ
per cent; closing bid =; offered at per
cent: 80 days. 5 per cent; six months. AZ
per cent.
per cent.
Sterling. exchange strong with actual
business in bankers bills at $4S3. 35@4 SO 50
for 60 day bills and at s4S7.60 for demand:
commercial bills, s.. S25s@4 Ssh.
SlLVER-Bar silver, sic; Mexican dol
lars, 43c
BONDS Government. bonds weak; rail-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21
ROB BANK OF $500.
Thieves Steal Horse and Carriage
From a Farmer and Escape.

Manitowoc, Wis. Oct. 21-Bank rob
bers believed to number three robbed
the Reedsville State bank last night or
early today and obtained $500 IN cash
and negotiable papers. They then stole
a horse and carriage from a farmer
and escaped. Officers and citizens are
securing the surrounding country for
the robbers.
One Gang at Bay.
Minocqua, Wis, Oct 21.-The robbers
who dynamited the bank of Minocqua
yesterday, getting several thousand
dollars, are at bay near Bradley. A
telegram for reinforcements was re-
ceived here this morning and additional
armed men are on their way to Bad
ley. The gang blew the bank to pieces,
firing seven charges of dynamite refcSe
the vault yielded. The door was blown
across the street and money was scat
tered on the ground.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21
TWENTY REASONS GIVEN
Why Governor Haskell ct al Should Be
Discharged.

Ardmore, Okla, Oct. 21.-Twenty
reasons why Governor Haskell and his
codefendants in the Muskogee town lot
cases should be discharged by the
court were set forth in general de-
murrer to the indictments which were
filed in the federal court here today.
Judge Marshall will hear the argu-
ments on the demurrer October %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21
GEN. E. S. OTIS DEAD.
He Was Military Governor of the
Philippines During the War.

Rochester, N. Y Oct. 21-General
Elwell S. Otis, U. s. A, retired, died
at 1920 this morning at his home in
the town of Gates, just outside this
city. He had been i'll about two
yesterday that death was near Heart
trouble, with complications, was the
cause of death. General Otis's wife,
daughters. brother and sister were
with him at the end.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21
Bomb ExnIodes fn Street.

Munich, Oct GA bomb was ex-
ploded in the street here early today.
The pavement was torn up and neigh
boring buildings were considerably
damaged. No person was injured.
There is no explanation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21
Gives ohio WesIevan a Lift

New York, Oct. 21.-The general
education board today announced
taht it had made a conditional appro-
university at Delaware, Ohio. The
condition attached to the appropriation
was not made known
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21
Fulton Book Brings SEQ.

New York, Oct. PA copy of a
book written in 1910 by Robert Full
ton, inventor of the steamboat, and
entitled Torpedo War and Submarine
Explosions" has been sold at auction
for $50 Another book, which brought
$145. was Natural and aboriginal
history of Tennessee up to the first
settlement therein by the white people
In, 76Q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21
separate Preachers From Tohacco.

Savannah, Ga, Oct. 21.@The use of
tobacco by ministers will be barred if
the wishes of the woman's board of
home missions of the Methodist Epis-
copaI church, south, are carried out by
the general conference. The question
was theme of spirited debate at
today's session of the board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21

From $500 to $4,000. Call at onr 90
nee, Hills East Seventh street and
look them over ]. NJ Padgett. agent
MT viii Hanna, who was
OF MI. Justice and Mrs. Silas por.a
mas returned to his homo in phii nrseI'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21
A new RAILROAD.
Charter Granted Today to Wamego &
Rock Creek Road.


The Wamego and Rock Creek Valley
Railroad company, a new corporation
With capital stock of 100000, was
given a charter today by Secretary of
State Denton. The construction com
pany which will build the road, also
secured a charter. The construction
company gives its capital stock as
100000
The new railroad is planned to be
built from Westmoreland to Emporia,
by way of Wamego and Alma and will
be rs miles in length.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21

Oldest Member of Conference Dies.
montgomery, Ala, Oct 21-Rev. w
II. Lewis. Oldest member of the Mis-
souri, conference of the M. E. church.
south. died here today. aged s5 years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21
"a Y
ASale of Colored Wool Dress Goods
Not This Seasons Materials

Beginning Friday morning you will find piled in
ter aislessouth room-One Hundred and Twenty-seven
Pieces of Dress Goods Most Unusual Prices Three long
tables with price tickets tell the story of broken lots in
complete color lines and odd pieces that have been stock
SIX months and The and coors offered
varied enough please and this department gave
better values the time you need dress materials
They mostly dark and medium shades with quite
light enough for party reception
Buy them and Saturday (f they last) for
dies misses chdrens suits costumes, dresses skirts
waists coats Jackets wraps Remember there is al
ways choice and first choice is best
md to ~
wide-va1ues &c. uAH
~
inches WIDE regular values SO to Soc nc
Pieces of stripes,
that originally sold NAxs
s4 ;sa SsS "ss'"s stripe 45c
f IL ss's sf that 55c
;s $ S-4 @fss. s STRIPES etc. Csc
for var. "a '''4's'''' 75c
s;: ise- '."' Csc
ss; va s'i fancy Csc
Man Tailored Skirts made from anv above sale goods
$l.95 for the making. Cream Woods SOC extra)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-21

Anything needed to make a gas
light burn may be found at the Cen
trail Cycle and Supply Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-20
| 'r < + ' j. ! | + + + 4 < 4 . + .x A : t SOCIETY. : :
Ice Cream Supper.
: ! # + + + + + + + + i. + + + !

The ice cream supper at the home oi Mrs. Will Malley on East Second ave nue Thursday afternoon and evening"
 was an immense success both soc. ally and financially, and many prominent couples called during tle hours of the affair. The supper was given in order to raise funds for placing d curb ns around the Trinity Episcopal Church lot in 'ellwood cemetery and in the plan tAe ladies in charge Were most successful. The parlor. dining room and hall of the res tlence were d9corat
 ed wibh handsome palms and ferns anG beautiful chrysanthemums. and were very attractive. During the afternoon many of the callers rendered music
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-20
Successful Bazaar.

The bazaar at the residence of Mrs
 (. A. Hing. No TOT Walnut street, yesterday afternoon and evening prov
 ed to be a great success and many friends of the ladies called. The ba . zaar was given by the Woman's Hcme Mission Society of the Hawley Memor
 ial church, in order to raise funds for which to pay for the pews of the church. Mrs. Illing's home was de corated with many beautiful cus flow
 CTS and ferns. The features of the affair were the fishing pond for the children, an interesting attraction, and she sale of home made bread and cake A large amount of the cakes and bread was sold to the callers, At late hour yesterday afternoon the receipts to about 80. before the evenings sale was opened
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-20
WiSt;lria Club.

Mrs. M Danaher was hostess for the Wistaria Bridge Club yesterday after noon at her home on Laurel St. and tle afternoon proved to be most deligf
 ful one for the members Bridge was played and the prize, handsome h;'d painted linen library table cover. was won by Mrs. R. E. Lee. Dainty refresh mems followed the games Those pre- sent were Mesdames Harry Atwood Richard Barnett T. H. Collier, Will Collier. W. A. Taggart, Neal Martia, Van knoN, Thurman Loutnan. Sam VaulX. r. E. Johnson, Clay St2cEc. and R. R. Lee. Mrs. Harry Atweol will be hostess at the next meeting
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-20
HuncO Party.

Frank Triplett delightfully."- enter t;t ned a number ot his young friends with a bunco paGty last evening at the home of his parents. Mir and Mrs (. II. Triplett, on Wes, Fourth avenue Fer the pleasure Of his guests Master Tripletts home was decorated with roses and her cut flowers He was assisted in receiving his guests by Mrs. Sue Triplett and Mrs. c. H. Trip
 iett DHl'irs t.le evening the bunco 2aMe WAS the feature and all were greatly interested in the final scores
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-20
| Lady Hung.

lady hlng around her husband's S neck, begging for d box of D.. Swartz's medicated healing soap for falling hair dandruff and complexion. 100 churches in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana selling it.. Ask Ladie; Aid Society of Second Baptist Church here for a box
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-20

OF the other guests. and was highly enjoyed by all. Among those who sang and played were Mrs. Paul Kin :, Miss es Annie Robinson and Marasaret Wlrr her and Wilfred Johnson. Tle t;z..;tl snsn received during the afternoon and evening was about $50, which will mean a great help to the a ies in their work.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-20

Those present were Misses Selma Mar tin, Ollie Eddins, lone Hearn. Annie Robinson, Gertrude Ivy, Gertrude Mur- phy. Helen Philpot~ Mildred Daniels Margaret Jenkins and Lucille Tucker, Masters J. W. Adams, Sheo Gal]igher. Bun Werling. Joe Clement, Spencer FOX, Irwin Daniels and Fred Cook.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-20
SnitareN Cry
 FOR FLETcnER'S C A s oRiA>

Tie largest line of Administer Rugs and Art Squares to select from. Our prices are the lowest to he had. Reap < Crawford Furniture Co.
 i1-12- I'm.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-20
| Tea Party.

Monday afternoon at , o'clock, at her home, Mrs. II. G. Higginbotham VIII entertain the members of the Hawthorne Book Club with a Gran ford Tea, honoring her guest, Mrs. D.. A. Kendall, of Kansas City.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-20

Harsh physics rca"!. Neakcn& lh. bowls cause chronic constipation. noan.s Rr.u= lets orrlat" "a>ilN. tone the stonlach cure nS1iriti"n. - .. Ask rour druggist r., them
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-07-12
La vida en- bronze
MUSICA CELESTIAL

Hay que rendirse d la evidencia La
estaci6n de la banda municipal de Ma
i'd ha sido Iaboriosa pero el resulta-
o no puede ser mas lisonjero
Todavla no la he dido sonar 70 cuan
, escrlho estas cortas lineas. va sc
re eHiste empenada lucha para apro-
arse la paternIdad de tan feliz idea
a idea sera de quien Sc quiera decir:
ero la gloria de que suene es exclusi
amente del conde de PeHalver, el cual
aliFaba con la banda, hasta en- las fie-
~es de su titus exanteInatico.
Ell deliraba por la banda, y rnientras
le gestlonaba una cruz. para no fal-
ar 4 nuestra inveterada costumbre de
ar 10 contrario de 10 que Sc nos pide
Despues del senior Conde de Penalver
gloria alcanza 4 Don AIvaro de Bias
ne le sustltuyo en- Ia. presldencia de
. alcaldia, durante la enfermedad,
espu6s, q tres senores conce jales que
>rmahan Ia comision encargada de lie
ar a la practica todos los acuerdos
nunicipales E iniciativas conducentes
Ia ereacl6n de tan portentosa cuanto
larmonica corporation.
Fstos tres sehores, cuyos nombres no
TO por no herir suceptibilidades. per-
nnecen q tres de los cuatro grupos po-
iticos que toman asiento en- ell Conceio
,lQrque los s0cIalistas no quieren tocar
ito en- este de la banda. As1, pues, la
,omisi6n estaba constituida por TN
,onservador, un liberal un republica-
no, que pOr esta vez han marchado de
nerfecto acuerdo, dandose cuenta de
lue sc trataba de una obra cuya parte
principal estrlba en- la ammonia.
Despues de la parte de gloria que
alcanza a este terceto trio, como ha
'ebidO de llamarse la eomisi6n, la glo-
la nos alcanza q todos los madrileIios.
Dorque al decir de los inteligentes que
han dido a este prodigio liricO, resulta
que Sc trata de una mnsica celestial
Hay unidad, afinaci6n, ammonia, ma
liz y una infinidad de cosas de estas.
que por 10 visto no eran de esperar
tratandose de una banda de m1sica,
pOrque ahora nos mOstramOs algo
del fesultadO
Mas vale asi.
POrque 81 llega resultar despues de
traer ell instrumental de las mejOres
fabricas de Europa, y de cscoger los
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-07-12
De todas parties


Los anarquis;as alemane> han celebra
do un Cou-eeso ln Ieipzig.
Aleceicradas uor 10 9ne les sucedi"
hace dos amos ~ Mannheim. do1de tr
sicron. para e1itar is pctsecucio'es d.
Ia Poioia. Que ccfebrar Ia reunion en-
IN tranvia. los an rquistas habian soil
s.st,do Y conser,ido pna sItorlzacion d.
la Poiicia de Leipzig. cambio de In
promesa que hicieron de no extralimi-
farse en- sas discusses
Estaban representados 80 grupos. La
question mas importante de cuantas dis
rutieron es Ia Que Sc refere Ia organi-
yaci6n Ell .Alemania del sindicalisln"
Que ha pueyto dc moda en- Francia IL
Confederation general del Trabajo. Los
asambleistaS acordaron ademas atraer
a su partido los Sindicatos tocat,stas y
las agrupaciones sooiaIistas que sc han
separado de los socj 'listas.
Ei Congreso De Leipzig acord6 tam
bieen Que sc celebre en- Londres, en- 1910
una Conferencia international de ana-r
quistas