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The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-27
manufacturers and Importers
Are Waking Up
To the Fact That the Tariff Is
to Be Revised.
1T WILL Do No GOOD.
Members of the Committee Will
Make No Changes
Except to Correct Some Errors
Due to Oversight.

washington, March 27.-AlthouEh ths
mouse ways and means committee IS
considering certain amendments which
Ii will offer to the Payne bill, II is by
no means reopening the tariff question
No hearings are being held and these
changes which are under consideration
are minor in character and deal princi-
pally with phraseology OF certain para
graphs.
Members of the committee are greatly
amused over the receipt Of letters from
manufacturers and importers who are
only awakening to the fact that the
tariff is to be revised. These writers
say they understand that the ways and
means committee intends to draft a
new tariff bill and if that is true they
would like to be heard with regard to
the articles in which they are inter-
ested
Many of them claim to have small
fortunes invested in the industries with
regard to which they desire a hearing
Notwithstanding this fact. the members
OF the committee find that they will
have to confine themselves to amend
ment which will rectify errors and pro-
visions which were overlooked because
of the haste with which the bill was
drafted,
Since the introduction of the Payne
bill and the subsequent publicity given
it, members of the ways and means
committee have received numerous let
ters criticizing Sche Jules and provisions.
While these are being given considera-
tion. it is not likely any of them viii
be acted upon. A meeting was held by
the committee yesterday and another
today at which amendments to be Of
fered to the house when the Payne bill
is taken VI under the five minute rule
were considered.
1t is now apparent that the large dry
goods and department stores that i'm
port articles of merchandise on which
the Payne bill puts higher rate OF
duty, will make a strong effort to have
these duties repealed and the schedules
maintained in the Dingley law.
While they claim their interest is
merely to have the cost of these articles
to the consumer kept as low as possi-
Bile, the American manufacturers who
would receive protection through the in
creased duties are equally emphatic In
their contentious that these importers
have large interests in European fac
tories that make these articles. The
principal articles about which this con-
tention has been raised are gloves and
certain cotton fabrics.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-27
PROVIDENCE DISABLED.
Passengers Ignorant of Accident Until
They AwOke in Port.

Newport, r. L, March 27.-with
the greater part of her 1000 passen-
gers unaware that an accident had
happened, the steamer Providence OF
the Fall River line, was towed into
Newport early this morning from the
vicinity of Port Judith, where during
the night the steamer had become dis
abIed through the breaking OF her
port paddle wheel. OF the passengers
on board about 500 were school child
rem bound for Washington from var
ious sections of New England, and
great was their establishment when
they awoke to find themselves at New
port instead of at New York.
The breaking of the paddle wheel IS
believed to have been caused by strik-
ing a heay piece of driftwood- When
the Providence became disabled wire
less telegraphy was employed TO call
the steamer Commonwealth OF the
same line, which was in the vicinity.
and she stood by the Providence until
the tug Teaser put in an appearance
and took the Providence in tow for
Newport.
All of the Providence's passengers
were transferred to special train
which took them to New York.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-27
1T WILL BE A BIG NIGHT.
Housewarming at the Commercial
Club Oh Tuesday.

It's going to be a big night" Tues
day evening when the Topeka Com
mercial club has its "housewarming'
party. The members of the club are
taking an enthusiastic interest in the
approaching event and they hope to
see and welcome to the club rooms,
next Tuesday night, every man in the
ment of Topeka. In addition to large
quantities of Topeka spirit that will
be freely and generously dispensed,
the club will serve refreShm entS dur
ing the evening and everything pos
sible will be done to make the visitors
feel glad they came.
It is also expected that at the gath
ering next Tuesday evening the mem
bers will perfect the plans for the city
wide campaign for new members to
the Commercial club, which will be
the principal business of the club
members for Friday, April 2. 1t is
proposed to send out in the streets and
byways all the Give wires" in the
club for the purpose of bringing into
membership all the other 'Iiye wires"
VINO happen to have neglected the
opportunity thus far to become affili-
ated with Topeka's S band of organized
boosters.
With all these enthusiastic mission
aries on the job the prospects for con-
verting all the business men now out
side the fold seem decidedly favor
able. The "housewarming" Tuesday
night, March 80, is to give every man
in Topeka an opportunity of inspect
ing the Commercial clubs new quar-
ters and getting in touch with the
work of that organization. Every
man in Topeka is cordially invited to
attend the clubs "housewarming' and
help everybody else have a merry
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-27
TAFT'S FIRST DINNER.
Brings Together the Warning Factions
of the House.

Washington, March 27.-AII of the
warning factions of the lower house OF
congress were represented last night
at the first formal dinner which Pres
fdent and Mrs. Taft have given at the
White House. The personnel of the
guest list was something of a tribute
to the presidents capabilities as a dip
lomat and his ambition as a peace
maker. Representative Champ Clark.
Representative Fitzgerald OF New
York, Representative A. p. Gardner OF
Massachusetts, 'insurgent" leaders
and Representatives Payne of New
York and Dalzen of Pennsylvania.
staIwart members of the socalled Can
non machine were among the noted
figures about the table set in the state
dining room.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-27
MAY HAVE BEEN j. w. COOK.
Tramp Dead in Harrisburg Thought to
Be Missing Kansan.

Harrisburg, Pa, March 27.-The
police believe that a tramp, who died
in the county prison a few weeks ago
under the name of John Moran, was
none other than ]. w. Cook, formerly
a resident of Coffeyville, Kan, and a
man who was really worth $4,000.
Moran was known as a tramp and
came this way three or four times a
year. almost always getting into
prison either for minor offenses or as
a Iodger. Recently he developed
pneumonia and died. To a jailmate
he declared that he was a resident of
Kansas and was going home to stay
with his son.
Chief of Police George sent letters
to Coffeyville and the son of Cook has
written a letter in which the descrip-
ton corresponds closely to that of the
dead tramp.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-27
DAIRYMEN IN SESSION
Meet TO Discuss Law Recently Passed
by Legislature.

The members of the Shawnee Coun-
ty Dairymen's association held
meeting in the assembly room of the
Commercial club in the Commerce
building today to consider and discuss
the recent law passed by the legisla-
ture relating to the office of the dairy
commissioner and prescribing rules
for dairymen throughout the state.
The new law was analyzed by the
dairymen and new features were set
forth In order that the members of
the association might have knowledge
of the laws requirements and correct
any practices now in vogue that might
be prohibited under the new law. The
regulations relating to proper sanitary
methods for handling dairy stock and
dairy products were discussed by the
dairymen and the method of making
tests and other features of the new
law were set forth at length.
The members of the association evil
denced a desire to comply with the
law in every detail and will take steps
to place their dairies in conformity
with the requirements of the law in
case any changes are necessary.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-27
SHE WAS FROM VIRGINIA.
Woman With Gun Created a Panic
in a Car.

New York, March 27.-Mrs. Harriet
Mohr, who said she was from Vir
gfnia, created a panic in a Sixth ave-
nue. surface car last night with a re-
yolver She was arrested after ter
rife struggle with a policeman. The
trouble started when the conductor
asked Mrs Mohr for a fare.
Here's my fare she cried, draw
ing a revolver. I'm from Virginia
and I'm looking for my husband, and
when 1 find him I'll blow his head
off"
At the police station the woman
said that she had not meant to cause
a disturbance, that she was merely
looking for her husband.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-27
STATE PAPERS BURN.
Mexico Loses Original Constitution
and Act of Independence

Mexico City. March 27.-Valuable
documents were destroyed by the re-
cent fire which spread from the assem-
bly, room of the chamber of deputies
to the vaults nearby. Investigation
shows that the original constitution of
1911, signed at Chillancingo; the act
of independence of 1921, when Itur-
bide entered Mexico, and the constitu
tions of 1924 and 1857 were burned.
The latter constitution is the one upon
which the latter day reforms insti-
tuted by Benito JuareZ are based.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-27
Gas Explosion Injuries Ten.

Pittsburg, March 27.-Ten persons
were injured, three seriously, and sew
eral dwellings were damaged today
by a natural gas explosion at No. 2512
Fifth avenue. For a number of days
gas had been escaping and today be-
came ignited in some unknown man
ner. The property loss is about $3,-
0nn
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-27
Bands to Be of One Color.

Washington, March 27.-Hereafter
colored men only will be appointed
chief musicians of colored regim ments
in the United States army An order
to that effect was issued today by
General Bell, chief of staff. by direc-
ton of the president. White chief
musicians previously serving with
colored regiments have been transfer
red to white regiments.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-27
-Four Burned to Death

Scranton, Pa. March 27.-At Green
wood, late last night, the home of Mrs
Veronica WOchefSki, was DESTROYED bv
fire and the woman and three daugh-
1ers were burned to death. Two sons
were badly injured before they We're
rescued by neighbors.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-27
neath of Dr. common

Cincinnati, March 27.-Dr. P. s.
Conner, a physician and surgeon,
known to the medical profession
throughout the United States, died
suddenly from heart disease late yes
terday, aged 60 years.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-27
Weather Is Pleasant.

If Dick Cooley himself had been
permitted to choose, he could not
have picked better weather for the
opening game of the ante-season SER
les. The wind is blowing 10 miles
per hour from the northwest and the
hourly temperature since early morn
are thusly, with no danger of a SER
1ouS change in nine innings:
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-27
TAFT FOR A SUBSTDERY.
He Will Say Something About It in
His Next Message.

Taft has given authority TO have his
name used as favoring the ship sub
sidy. He talked with Representative
Fassett, of New York, who viii de-
liver g. speech on this subject before
the National Merchants league at
Cleveland. o.
The president will discuss ship sub
sidy in his message to the next regu-
lar session of congress
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-27
She Lived a Century

New YORK, March 27.-Mrs. EIiza
NJ. Zerega, widow of Augustus Zerega
di Zerega, who before her marriage
was Eliza Moerch van HytendaeIe.
Baroness Won Breton, is dead. aged
100 years. She was the daughter of
the Baron Won Breton of Denmark.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-27
weather Indications.

Chicago. March 27.-Forecast for kan
sas: Rain tonight or Sunday.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-27
The Resolutions Adopted.

The bankers also adopted a resolution
offered by Scott Hopkins as follows:
Resolved, That this convention
thanks Bank Commissioner J. n. Dol
ley for the able and forcible address
made to the convention on the question
of sound banking. 1t is the sense of this
meeting that there should not be any
antagonism between the state and ma
t:onal banks, but that all are interested
in the solution of the present great
problems relating to sound banking
That out of the discussion will come a
better system, one that will be fair to
ell, one that will provide the best pos
sible security TO depositors and strength
to the commercial world and we en-
dorse the action of the state adminis-
tration in its efforts to accomplish this
end
Those Who Attended.
In addition to the bankers whose
names were published yesterday, the
following were in attendance at the
meeting:
]. T. Bradley Cedar Vale National
bank: c. w. Carey. National BanR of
Commerce, Wichita; A. z. Maxwell. Ma
tional Bank of Commerce, Pittsburg;
C. NJ. Millinack, Goodland; J. B. Sand
! CONTINUED on Page Six.)
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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-09-24

of Mrs. A. A. Marker and leaves be-
sides her, four sisters in Norway TO
mourn his loss. The news OF his
death came by telegraph and was a
sad surprise to his relatives. Andre#
and Nels Marken went to Pierre and
brought the body here as stated. Inc
deceased had at different times made
his home at the following places:
Sioux City, Inwood, Canton, Rapid
City, Pierre. Aberdeen and Midland,
and was a carpenter by trade.
The Union meeting at Romsdal last
Sunday evening was well attended.
A large crowd assembled and a splen-
did program was rendered by mem
bers of both Leagues.
We can't quite understand how our
new Fairview correspondent got the
Merry Widows and Widowers tangled
up so. We have been kicking and
pulling all week trying to get them
out of the muddle.
Joseph Ingebretson was hauling
corn to the Farmers Elevator last
week.
Misses Alma and Ella Marker were
Canton visitors last Saturday.
Haran Serum was down at che Fair
view gravel pit last Sunday to see
them run the big steam shovel. lie
told a good deal about it's wonderful
power and work, but forgot to tell
about the other points he visited.
THE MERRY WHOEVER.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-09-24
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Local..
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Dan Bragstad has a new id in this
i issue.
Read the big page ad of Chraft &
Hansen. 1t will pay you.
Miss Hattie Hall of Norway was a
LEADER visitor Tuesday.
Muma's town ranch where he raises
20 ounce tomatoes is worth a visit.
O. r. Brandhagen has been on the
sick list lately, but is able to be
around.
Miss Sophia Eneboe is teaching in
district 10, and boarding at Asa Halls
in Norway.
The Farmers Lumber Co., has a
new ad in this issue. Mr.. Dean in
vites your atten tiOn.
John Anderson & Son, furniture
dealers, have a new ad in this issue
! which is a money ave if you call at
their store.
Richard M. Day who owns a farm
in southern Norway, has a auto
and he is using it freely.
Mrs. HaSeth OF Tacoma, Wash, ar.
rived from Minneapolis last week and
is visiting her numerous friends in
Canton and vicinity.
The ladies' aid society of the M. f.
church met with Mrs. David Bremen
Wednesday evening and a large mum.
Der attended. Mrs. Bremen is a royaI
entertainer.
Harold Manson, son Of MI. and Mrs,
A. e. Manson is home from Chicago
for his annual vacation. He is con.
nected with n of the biggest print.
ing houses in Chicago, where he holds
a responsible position.
elena Rivers" the greatest come
dy staged for many years, will be seen
at the Canton Opera House on Mon
day evening, Sept, q. The papers
in all the large cities prom ounce it a
master piece. Don't fail to see it
Monday night.
Ed. Nelson lost his cornet while
fording the Sioux river about four
years ago. 1t showed up on a sand
bar the other day and one of the
Christopher boys saw it. 1t was in a
tight leather case when lost and is
now as good as new.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-09-24
FairVieW.

Sept. %, 1909.
Misses Bertha and Minnie Sill va
are visiting relatives at Montrose.
Miss Francis Vermilya came dow
from Canton for an over Sunday viSi
with her parents.
Melvin Anderson who lives nea'
Hudson, visited at the Hanson home
a few days.
Mrs. Dora Scott of Ethan is visit
ing relatives in Fairview.
Jim and Tilton Hanson we're Can
ton visitors Friday evening.
Mrs. Mary Jacobson and daughter
Agnes, who have been visiting at the
Lien home, departed Saturday after
noon for Nebraska, where they will
| visit for several weeks before return
ing to their home at PreShO.
e. G. Dougherty has returned from
his visit at Gary.
Irving KenisOn has gone to st,
Lawrence where he will look at land.
Mrs. G. Andrews is visiting hel
uncle in Sioux City. q
Miss Emily Vermilya is taking
music lessons of Mrs. Clyde King.
Miss Alpha Hanson went to Orange
City, Friday morning, returning home
Saturday evening.
E. Wilkinson went up to Cantor
Friday evening returning home Mon
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer White have
returned to their home at Nevada,
Iowa, after having visited at the Silvas
and Wheatley homes a few days.
Mrs. A.. G. Pond was a Hudson Wis.
itor Saturday.
Miss Marguerite Puff left Monday
for her home in Mitchell after having
spent several weeks visiting at the
home Of e. G. Dougherty.
Among those from Fairview who
are attending the Sioux City fair are
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Bartholomew, Mrs
Dora Scott, Miss Alpha Hanson, Misses
Bessie and Edith Jones and Mr.. anc
Mrs. Myron Rood.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-09-24
West Canton.
Sept. %, 1909

Sept. Y, 1909.
Mrs. J. G. Cornelius ana baby \re.
turned Saturday from Bellevue Iowa.
Mrs. e. f. Osvog and son Willie
went owe to Inwood, Iowa, Saturday
for an over Sunday visit with friends.
Mrs. Dunlap called on Mrs. Roy
Millage Tuesday afternoon.
w. L. and Ardee Millage went to
Huron to the fair.
DR.. Wendt was called out to Will
Villages early Sunday morning to
see a very sick baby. Will thinks he
has more than his share of misfor-
tune.
Arthur cortland of Mitchell, visit
ed with old neighbo.s here owe Sun
day. He was OF his way home from
Kansas where he had been all summer.
Grandpa Kerley went to Sioux Falls
Saturday and brought Misses Annie
James and Winnie Jones home taking
them back Monday for school.
Frank Beck went to Mitchell Fri
day, Miss Hattie went Monday night.
Both are students at the Dakota
Wesleyan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stevenson have re-
turned from a visit to there old home
in Wisconsin.
Miss Lula Cornelius and Viola
Minor will attend Augustana college
this year.
Mrs. Haw has been staying with
her % John Haw for a couple of
weeks.
d. S. Lantaff and family returned
Tuesday night from their Missouri
visit.
A. e. Moulton arrived Tuesday
night from Clarinda, Iowa, for a few
days visit with his mother and sister.
Miss Hattie Londen of Michigan,
Is visiting at Mrs. Moulton's.
Miss Ada Wiggin visited with Mrs.
X. L. Knudtson Sunday.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-09-24

again and will resume his work in
school next week if all goes well.
Olsen Bros. were threshing in this
vicinity last week and now the
farmers know how poor their crops
are.
Z. l.. Minis and A. Arnold arrived
in Canton Sunday morning from
Huron fair and report a large atten-
deuce, and splendid exhibits in every
department. They sold the greater
part of the herd of hogs they took
with them.
Ray Braithwaite is home from his
visit at Bloomington and other points
in Wisconsin.
Miss Marie Atwood has been stay
ing with Mrs. Lee Richardson who
has been quite poorly for the past two
weeks, but is better now.
Mr.. and Mrs. Braithwaite called at
A. Arnold's Sunday afternoon.
Will fuckers family have all been
on the sick list the past week.
some of them quite serious and a
doctor has been in attendance.
Mrs. Dixon has also been under the
weather for a few days.
Ed belong of White water, Wis.
came out Monday afternoon to see his
old home where he was born and lived
until almost a man. G. w. Dixon
now owns the farm and Ed. always
calls on them when he visits in Can
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Little and son Irwin
were amonT the excurSiOniStS to Sioux
City Thursday to take in the fair and
visit their son Lloyd, who is living
there at present.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-09-24

BLANCH ISACKsON.
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Norway Township.

Norway Township.
Sept. %. 1909
Luther League in Romsdal church
was we'll attended last Sunday even
ing.
Simon Rise is building a new home.
The Ladies' Aid was well attended
at Mrs. Alfred QUEENS last Wednes-
day.
Albert Christopherson is the same
jolly old fellow he used to was.
Miss Christine Serum is on the sick
list.
Miss Bell Wilson is still clerking at
Puckett's big store.
Arne Knudtson has bought his
brothers place up at VOlga and Will
move there in March.
Miss Nora Jackson has been visiting
at Moe.
Peter Lassgaard has been visiting
with friends and relatives.
William Larson goes to Moe quite
often.
Miss ingara Mailing is staying at
MrS. Ed win AlneSS'S home while MIS-.
Alness is visiting in North Dakota
with her daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aruther Song are re-
joicing over the arrival OF a baby girl,
Bill Is a little Off, but when he gets
steamed up again things will hum.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Johnson re-
turned from their Minneapolis visit
last Saturday.
Services in the Trinity church next
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Vindal and little
son Merrill are back from there visit
at Elk Point.
Miss Louisa Jensvold has returned
home.
Kaspar Sogn bought a fine horse
the other day from Math Hegness.
Miss Gunda Knudtson is teaching
In the Rise District and we wish her
success.
Rev. S. j. Nummedahl Is not feel
ing as we'll as he would like to.