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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
LEMEN CIRCUS SOLD.
Owner Traded Show for 10000 Acres
of Wyoming Land.

Kansas City, Mo, April 29.-Lemen
Brothers circus, which has made its
headquarters in Kansas City for the
last twenty years and had winter quar-
tiers at Dodson for twelve years, has
been sold to a Sioux City company. The
deal. which began several weeks ago.
was closed today, according to the
principals in the transaction.
By the terms of the agreement the
circus and $4,000 were given in ex-
cxhange for $4,000 acres Of grazing land
on Green river in Wyoming, and a
!, 400-acre ranch in Holt county, Ne
braska. The circus. which has been in
winter quarters in Dodson without per-
formances for two years, is now under
the management of Lewis James of
Sioux City, a member of the Sioux City
Realty company. 1t is being over
hauled in the Dodson enclosure and
will be put on the road as the Pan
American shows in a few weeks.
Frank Lemen of Dodson, the oldest
Of the Lemen brothers, has been in the
circus business forty-three years. For
the last twenty-five years he has been
manager of the show which he has just
sold. Colvin G. Lemen. one of the
brothers, lives on a fruit farm near
Holden, Mo-, and Frost R. Lemen, the
third member of the company, lives in
Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
TIE
General Demand

of the Well-Inforned of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction fol-. family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
eellent combination of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one OF many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Informed
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
LOCAL MENTION.

Chas. Bennett. registered optician.
100 Kansas avenue.
Madame Lunde Souther's recital
Will be given at the college chapel,
Washburn, this evening at Sis sharp.
This is one of the big musical events
of the year at Washburn.
A cellar full of tires at Padgett's Tire
House. 11S E 18th. Topeka. Kan.
Developing and finishing for anna
teurs, The Art Loft, sol jackson.
1t is interesting to note that during
the big Vermont banquet the other
night when the citizens of that great
state gathered to review her glory,
they would not admit in all their
speeches and talks that Vermont was
any better than Kansas.
Telephone Howard, sos Ind. and
get that Lawn Mower sharpened
Mrs. c. L. Carson of 207 Quincy
street, who has been i'll for some time,
is convalescing.
The men who want to be well dress
ed go to John Baumgartner, the tailor.
Tor their spring suits. SOC Kansas
avenue.
When the fire marshal figured out
his books last night he found that
houses during the day amounting to
over $4,000. This is not ONLY a.
sign of spring but sign of prosperity.
II you want to expand your bust
ness De sure tHdI you nave plenty of
independent telephone service. Apply
this same idea to the patronage which
you distribute and see If it is not true.
The entertainment committee for
the State Sunday school convention
are making a canvass over the city
| trying to obtain places for the
| lodging and breakfasting of dele
gates. 1t is proposed to pay SO cents
for the two accommodations. A num-
| Der of people have offered their
homes willingly but there are many
| more needed.
a man who enjoys satisfying cigar
after dinner will find very pleasant
smoke in an Eagles Rose Tint. This
| cigar retails at sc or 6 for Csc Nearly
avery Topeka dealer handles them.
The street railway is still running
! extra cars on all of the larger lines in
the city. This is an accommodation
| greatly appreciated by the belated
citizen who is tired of strap hanging
! DR.. c. E. Hulett. Osteopath. s13 Kan
ave. Ind. Phone 31s. L@dy in Office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
FOR SUNDAY BASEBALL.
New York Board of Education Ap-
Proves All Week Games.

New York. April 29.-The board of
education has officially sanctioned Sun
DAY baseba1l in granting permission to
the public schools athletic league to use
the athletic fields of the public schools
on Sunday afternoons. Heretofore the
league has had the use of the fields
only on week days and they have been
closed on Sundays. BY this action the
BOARD permits the school boys to play
ball Sunday afternoons Members of
the board declared they could see no
harm in permitting the games on Sun
day and several said that it was de-
sirable as otherwise the boys would
play ball on the streets, which is con-
trary to law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29

married in 1905. They have no children
and no property. so the division will
be easy. He Is charged with intimacy
with another woman. named as May
Fontella, and the information given
gratis that he is now serving time in
the Manhattan Jail, together with the
woman, for the offense. She wants her
maiden name OF McCarty, and seems
to be entitled to it.
Madelyn A. Williams wants a divorce
from Walter Williams. He married her
in 1901, and for the last five years, ac-
cording to her statement. has been a
confirmed booze fighter. Last fall. she
says, he pounded her up so seriously
that she had to call a physician to
patch her up. This seems to be an
other easy one for the plaintiff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
ALLAN CAMPBELL WEEDS.
Son of the Noted English Actress
Marries Miss Helen Bull.

Quincy, ILL.,, April e.-Lieutenant
Allan Urquhart Patrick Campbell,
son of Mrs. Patrick Campbell, the
English actress, was married here az
noon today to Miss Helen Bull,
daughter of William B. Bull, now of
Chicago. The wedding took place IN
the girlhood home of the bride. Bishop
Fawcett of the Episcopal diocese OF
Quincy, officiated. Mr.. and Mrs.
Campbell leave for New York this af-
ternoon and sail May 8, on the steam
err Celtic for England. They will live
in London, where the bridegroom is
engaged in literary work.
Lieutenant CampbelPs father was
General Patrick Campbell of LORD
Kitchener's staff great uncle OF
the lieutenant was Sir Colin Campbell,
who went to the relief of Lucknow
India, at the time of the Sepoy re-
bellion. The bridegroom was in the
English navy and was wounded at the
age of Is in the boxer outbreak in
China.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
Entertainment Wanted for Delegates

The committee on entertainment for
the State Sunday School convention
next week, May 5. and Z, is making
house to house canvass of the city,
III order to secure entertainment for
visiting delegates. The people Of the
city are responding cheerfully, but mora
places are required. Lodging and break
fast are asked to be provided for 80
cents. Not only those Immediately in
terested in Sunday school work. but 9TH
ers also are urgently requested to met
the wishes of the entertainment COM
rrittee. This Is the largest convention
held anywhere regularly in the state.
and liberal provision must be made for
the entertainment of the delegates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
FATHERS OBJECTIONS TOO LATE
Daughter and College Student Were
Married After EIoping.

Salina. Kan, April 29.-wednesday
afternoon Charles Miller, a student in
a local college, returned from his for
mer home at Tampa, bringing with
him his sweetheart, Miss Claude
Paugh. They went Immediately to a
minister and were married. The au-
thorities got a telephone message from
the girls father, saying that it was
an elopement and to arrest Miller,
which was done.
Today the father, Heath Paugh ar
rived from Tampa and Swore to a
complaint against Miller, alleging that
his daughter was only 16 years old.
After having a talk with his daughter
the father allowed them to live to-
gether
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
CAR BROKE IN TWO.
Ran Away on a Grade Injuring Ten
Persons.

Pittsburg, Pa. April 29.-Ten per-
sons were injured, five of them Sc
riously early today when a Home
stead, Braddock and East Pittsburg
trolley car became uncomfortable on
a steep grade on Forest street in the
Squirrel Hill section.
e. B. McMasters, the motornan,
sustained fractured skull and Will
probably die.
The car dashed down the steep hill,
jumped from the track and was
smashed when it struck a trolley pole
with sufficient force to break in two.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
BOMB DETECTIVES.
New Branch Added to the Chicago
Police Department..

Chicago, April 29.-Witf one man
dead, 10 persons injured and three
shops either totally or partly in ruins,
ali as a result of bomb explosions at.
tributed by the police to labor trou-
bles, detectives say that they are un-
able to find any clews pointing to the
guilty persons
Chle1 Schuettler Will decide today
whether the record of three bomb ex.
plosions in three days is to make nee
essary the appointment of a regular
bomb detail of detectives, similar to
the gambling squads, to get immediate
action on all explosions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
BIG HATS ARE WICKED.
New York Pastor Condemns Latest
Creations i'm Feminine Headwear.

New York, April 29.-In an address
at a dinner given last night by the
Unitarian club, the Rev. Jenkin Lloyd
Jones, noted clergyman of Chicago,
said:
THE big hats women wear are signs
of the evil of the world Right in Chi
cago there is a store which without
doubt caters to more sin than any 9TH
er. In that store the reckless tastes of
the wife, which defile the economics of
the home, are satisfied, and the evil
ambitions of the young girl to wear
finery are infiamed."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
Ladies' Drawers

8 pairs of Drawers for the price
of 2
Ladies' Tucked-Stitch Drawers
Umbrella style, lace trimmed; us
ual price in most stores Csc pair. A
limited quantity will be offered in
this sale at 19c, or 3 pairs for SOC.
Ladies' Tuck-Stitch Umbrella
DraWerS-Lace trimmed, yoke
band, superior quality. Sale price
csc pair, pairs for Csc.
Ladies' Extra Quality White Rib
bed DrawerS-Umbrella knee, lace
trimmed, tapped band. Our regular
price is soc. This garment is Sc
lected as an extra special, 45c each
or 8 pairs $1.35.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
PARDON THAT CAME TOO LATE
Charles Glass Paroled But His Father
Is Dead.

The pardon that came too late was
issued today by Governor Stubs for
Charles Glass, a young negro of STAFF
ford county, who was sent to the
penitentiary on a charge of burglary
In 1905. Glass father died yesterday
and a friend of the family wired Gov
ernor Stubs of the death last night
and asked for a parole for the young
man in order that he might attend his
fathers funeral. The governor wired
the Stafford county friend of the
Glass family this morning as follows:
"CErales Glass could not get parole
on account of fathers funeral. but his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
Boys Underwear

Boys Balbriggan Union Suits
High neck. long sleeves, ankle
length, or high neck, short sleeves,
knee length, Egyptian cotton, our
regular SOC garment. During this
sale 45c Suit, Suits for SIPS.
Boys '.PorOsknit" Union Suits
Very open; just what the boys like;
made high neck, short sleeves, an
kle length, ecru color or white, soc
Suit, Suits for S1.35.
Boys Combed Egyptian Bal
Briggan Shirts and Drawers-Long
or short sleeves, ankle or knee
length, soc Garment, or for $1.25
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
WANT GREATER SPEED.
Time Made by Erie Road Too Slow to
Suit Patrons.

New York. April 29.-The public SER
vice commission has sent a commune
cation to the Erie Railroad company
asking 1t if it is not possible for the
company to run one of it's trains a lit
tie faster. This particular train, on a
branch road, traverses the IA miles be-
tween Middletown and Pine Bush, in
Orange county, and makes the run in
IS minutes, according to the time table.
This is at an average speed of a mile
in six minutes and Is seconds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29

Mems Balbriggan Union Suits
High neck, long or short sleeves,
ankle or knee lengths. Special val
ue soc suit, 3 suits for $1.35.
Mems Athletic Cut Gauze Union
Suits-White, French finish; the
ideal summer undergarment, $1.O0
suit, 3 suits for $2.75.
Mems "Mentor Comfort Balbrig-
gan Urfon Suits-Long or short
sleeves, ankle or knee length, st0O
suit; suits for $2s5.
Mems Combed Egyptian Iisia-
Finished Union Suits-French I'm
ished neck, made either way Oong
or short). s1.19 suit or 3 suits for
$3.25.
Mems Fine Balbriggan Shirts
and Drawers-Shirts long or short
sleeves; drawers, ankle or knee
length; bicycle seat: adjusta BILE
waist band. 45c, each, 8 for SIPS.
Also Mems French "BaIbriggen''
Poros Knit Shirts and Drawers
At soc garment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
CARRIES A QUARTETTE.
Brooklyn Millionaire VIII Take Colored
Musicians to Europe.

New York, April 29.-Among the pas
sengers on the Cunarder Lusitania,
which sailed for Liverpool, was VIM.
H. Reynolds. Brooklyn millionaire,
and four negro musicians Mr. Rey-
nolds explained that he was taking the
quartette with him so that they could
entertain him and his guests on board
the ship and in a tour through Europe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
: Card of Thanks.

We wish to express to our many
friends and neighbors our sincere
thanks and appreciation for the kind
ness and help shown during the sick
ness and death of our beloved wife
and daughter. Rachel Abels. and for
the many floral offerings
w. H. ABELS,
A. v. NEwBOLD
AND FAMILY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
Benson Is Acquitted.

Washington, April 29.-John A.
Benson, of San Francisco, charged
with bribery of government officials
in connection with the western land
Irregularities was acquitted by a jury
in the criminal court here this after
noon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
BRUTAL ATTENDANTS.
Twelve Dismissed Charged With
Crimes Against Illinois Insane

Chicago. April 29.-Twelve attendants
have been dismissed during the last six
weeks from the hospital for the insane
at Elgin. Intoxication. insubordina-
ton. striking patients and disorderly
conduct are the charges Sixteen
guards left voluntarily during March
and April
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs Margaret Weller. aged IS,
died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Marian Sheldon, 707 Western
avenue, Wednesday evening at 5
o'clock. The remains will be taken
to Wooster, Ohio, for burial.
Mrs Mary Patterson died this
morning at her home. 634 Lake street
with heart disease. The funeral will
be held tomorrow at a. m. from the
home and the remains will be taken
to Burlingame.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29

Make your arrangements to be at
the fair grounds at 10 o'clock Satur-
day morning, May 1, to attend the
great horse sale. Sixty-six head to
be sold. including c. H. Samson's en-
tire string of race horses and show
horses. as well as many fancy drivers
and saddle horses.
c. H. SAMSON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29

rs June the favorite month for mar
riages out here. too? asked the New
York lady Il don't think so,'' replied the
Chicago woman. I've been married six
| times in other months. and only twice in
! June."-Yonkers Statesman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
TWO WOMEN SEEK DIVORCES.
Charge Husbands With Infiedlity and
Cruelty.

Two divorce cases were filed in dis
trict court today, and the wife is the
plaintiff in each.
Alberta G. Robinson wants a divorce
from Charles R. Robinson. whom she
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
PRESIDENT MAY MEET
Plan to Bring Taft and Diaz Together
at Ell Paso.

EI Psso. April "a movement has
been started here to induce Presiden.
Dlaz OF Mexico to visit Ell Paso in
November al the time President Taft
will be passing through Ell Paso.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
.Informatfonr win Not Give Score.

The Independent Telephone COM
pany requests it's subscribers not to
ask Information" for the baseball
score. The score will be given over
the State Journals special baseball
phone Ind. S1s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
Extra Size Garments

Ladies' Extra Size, Ribbed Union
Suits-Low neck, sleeveless. Regu-
lar price soc. Sale price 45c or 8,
$1.15.
High neck. long sleeve, ankle
length or low neck, sleeveless, knee
length, SOC suit or 8 suits for $1.35
Ladies' Extra Size, Union Suit
Low neck, sleeveless, hand finished
neck and arms eye, lace trimmed
bottoms, good 800 garment; spec
ial priced 9Oc suit OF 8 suits for
$3.50.
Ladies' Extra Size Tuck Stitch
Drawer-Umbrella knee, lace trim
med, yoke band. Our regular price
is 35c pair. Sale price 29c pair or
pairs for Csc.
Ladies' Extra Size Jersey Ribbed
Vests-Sleeveless at special price
of 19c or for soc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
Women's Union Suits

Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Lsle-
Finished Union Suits-Low neck,
sleeveless, umbrella knee, dainty
hand crochet-finished neck and
arms eyes, lace-trimmed bottoms:
CSC values. specially priced at soc
Suit, or 3 Suits for $1.35.
Ladies' "Merode'' Hand Finished
low neck sleeveless, knee length, or
high neck, long sleeves. ankle
length; a beautiful garment, 75c
Suit. or B Suits for $500.
Ladies' Very Fine One-by- One
Ribbed Gauze Union Suits-High
neck, long sleeves, ankle length, or
low neck, sleeveless, knee length
$1.00. Special price, 90c, or 3
Suits for $3.50.
Ladies' Extra Fine Ribbed Draw
ers-Umbrella style, lace trimmed.
taped band, cut full. Regular price
35c. Sale price 29c, pairs for z5c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
One Garment Free If
You Buy Three

All the items in this ad are new
and fresh, except these. These
are Odd Garments from last sea-
son, you can buy garments for the
price of two, while they last.
Ladies' Union Suits-High neck,
short sleeves, tight knee, also long
sleeve, ankle length. Regular
price, soc. While they last, the
price will be 35c, 3 for $500. Also
Low Neck, Sleeveless, Umbrella
style, lace-trimmed, in Small Sizes
Only.
Ono Odd Lot (three styles) $1.00
quality Union Suits-Low neck,
sleeveless, umbrella style, lace
trimmed While they last, We will
sell them at 75c Suit, or Suits for
$500.
One Odd Lot of Our Finest Swiss
Ribbed Vests, low neck, sleeveless,
with handsome crochet lace trim
ming. Others have dainty Val
laces of good quality Regular
price has been up to s1-00 each.
While they last the price will be
69c each or for $500.
One Odd Lot of Regular 25-cent
Sleeveless Vests, prettily trimmed
with lace or dainty crochet edge.
while they last the price will be &c
each, or 3 for soc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
Children's Underwear

Children's very fine gauge Gauze
Shirts and Pantalets-Shirts are
low neck, sleeveless, pearl crochet
trimmed neck and arms eyes;
knee-length Pantalets, all sizes,
25c each, or for csc.
ChiIdren's White Cotton Seam
less Vests-Low neck, seamless,
1Oc each, or 3 for CSC.
Children's Jersey Ribbed Sleeve
less VestS-Trimmed in hand-fin-
ished effect, 15c each, 8 for 35c.
Misses Ribbed Vests and Pants
Vests are high neck, long
sleeves; Pants are ankle or knee
length. Sold regularly at 25c. Sale
price, all sizes, 19c each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
Ladies' Union Suits

Ladies' Low Neck Sleeveless,
Umbrella Knee. lace trimmed; cut
extra large. Regular price 35c.
Sale price, 29c, or Suits for 75c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
Union

Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Union
Suits-Low neck, sleeveless, um~
brella knee, lace trimmed. Regu-
lar price soc. Sale price, 45c or 8
Suits for $1.15.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29

Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Union
Suits-Low neck, sleeveless, tight
knee. A splendid 39c value, Suits
for $1.OO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-29
Ladies' Vests

Sleeveless Vests-A splendid 15c
garment, but owing to slight i'm
perfection that does not in any way
affect their wearing qualities. we
are able to offer them to you at the
unusual bargain price of 1Oc each,
or for 15c.
Ladies' Sleeveless Vests-Fancy
Jersey Ribbed, also Wing Sleeves,
15c each, or 3 for 35c.
Two Styles Ladies' Swiss Ribbed
Vests-Very elastic: soft and silk
finished; regular 25c value. Spec
tally priced for this sale at Ice, or
3 for soc.
The other style has the new
Crochet lace trimmed Fronts
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-27

jority of our citizens as primarily a
custodial institution, to be placed In
the same category as the prison, and
insanity as a disgrace rather than a
disease.
The state hospital is not conducted
for private gain. but for the public
good, and there can be no incentive to
detain a patient longer than is abso-
lutely necessary. There is now upon
the statutes of this state a provision for
voluntary commitment. but this pro-
vision Is little known and is so wOrded
as 20 be Of 10 practical advantage.
Were there at the insane hospital and
under the same management a recep-
ton hospital, to which patients could
come OF their own ACCORDION be brought
by their relatives or friends, with the
same freedom as to a general hospital
and without the formality Of a COM
mitnent undoubtedly we should receive
many cases earlier in their disease
The patient would not feel that he had
been unjustlJ- deprived of his liberty.
as is too often the case,
Such q building would not need to be
of large size. as cases, whether volun-
tary or under commitment could from
time to time be transferred from the
reception hospital to the main insti-
tuition.
AS the possibility of the patients re-
Covary depends so greatly upon the in
dividual attention he receives, and as
his immediate care and oversight falls
so largely within the province of the
hospital nurse, the securing and reten-