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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
ORIGINAL wAGsTAFF MAN.
MIR. West Asked Everybody How He
Stood ssOn WaG."

Independence. Kan. April I'll. E.
West was the original Wagstaff man.
He is enthusiastic for the Montgomery
county boy.
A few days ago Senator John Over
field and Mr.. West went over to Jop-
lin to see their daughters, and on their
way back every Kansas man West met
he asked how he stood "on Wag." At
Oswego the senator introduced Mr..
West to Harry Hutchinson, who by the
way is a lifelong Democrat.
How do YOU do; glad ter meetcher
how do you stand on Wag?" was
Vests acknowledgment of the intro
duction.
I'm for Wag, you bet; I'm Demo-
crat. but I'm for old Wag from start to
finish.'
Bully for you, bully for you; you're
thecandy kid for sure; get right into
this car and have a ride" said the en-
thusiastic electric juice man, and he
dragged Hut Crimson into the car.
And Overfiald never stopped the car
again until it rolled into Independence.
Hutchinson hunted up Wagstaff, prom
ised him his support, caught the car
for CherryvaIe and journeyed' back
home on the Frisco.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
SCOTT CITY STORE ROBBED.
Thief Fitted Himself Out With New
Suit, Hat and Pair Shoes.

Scott City. Kan, April 1.-THE
Roark & Son general merchandise
store in this city was entered by a bur
glar. He fitted himself out with a
good new suit of clothes. a hat and a
pair of shoes. He also helped himself
to lot of cigars, a bunch of pipes
and about all the jewelry in the store.
emptying a sack of potatoes on the
floor and using the sack to carry the
plumber away in.
He had evidently intended using a
suit case for this purpose, but not be-
in accustomed to such things, was
unable to open the patent fastener. SO
took the sack instead Nothing def
mite is known as to who is the guilty
party. The officers are working on
the case, however.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
No USE FOR BOOZE FIGHTERS.
Wichita's Civil Service Commission
Will Not Have Moderate Ones.

Wichita, Kan, April 7.-Booze
fighters, even of the most moderate
kind, have no need to apply to the
city's civil service commission for
Recommendation for appointment. This
was given out coldly by the commits
sioners today and the man who even
admits that he drinks moderately will
stand a poor show to pass the examin-
alton required.
1t is said that for this reason but
two of several men who took the ex-
animation for places in the fire de-
partment were recommended, though
some further investigation may be
made in the cases of those that We're
not favorably acted upon
1T might as well be understood that
this commission does not propose to
recommend men for places in any of
the departments of the city who are
users of intoxicating liquor" said Tip
ton Cox, chairman of the commission,
and the other members voiced the
same sentiment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
NOTED BANDIT RELEASED.
William Harris, AccompIice of Harry
Tracy. Rearrested at Leavenworth.

Leavenworth, Kan, April 7.-William
Harris, alias William Brown, notorious
as a bandit and accomplice of Harry
Tracy, the western desperate, was re-
leased tc authorities of the Utah prison
by officials of the federal prison here.
Harris had just completed sentence
here for robbery.
Tracy and Harris escaped from the
Utah prison in 1897 after each had
served seven years of a Is year sem
tence. Harris came to Kansas and
four years later committed the rob
berry which led to his incarceration
here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
SOME BIG ATTRACTIONS.
junction City Preparing for Odd. Eel
lows, Chautauqua and Maneuvers.

Junction City. KAN. April There
will be no corn contest in this city
this fall. The members of the Com
merciaI club have several big attrac-
lions to handle and feel like their time
will be taken up with these events.
The Odd Fellows grand lodge will
bring several thousand people to the
CITY and this will take a lot of work
to make arrangements to look after
them.
The chautauqua comes for week,
and this will take a lot of time.
The maneuvers follow soon after
these events, and every merchant in
the city will be very busy during the
entire summer.
The corn contest will no doubt be
taken up again. but it was deemed ad-
visa BILE to pass it up for this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
UPHOLD THEIR CHILDREN.
Dickinson County Pupils Egg Their
New Teacher

Abilene, Kan, April THE pupils
of Bonaccord school district SO be-
came unruly and proceeded to egg
their teacher. They secured the eggs
at nearby farm houses and threw the
same through the school house win
dows. Their former teacher having
resigned. they thought they would not
like the new one.
The school board threatens to re-
sign, as the parents of the unruly pu-
pills take the children's part and do
not seem to care whether school keeps
or not.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07

stockholders of the bank are among
the best business men at Glade, among
whom are Charlie Quanz, H j.
Konantz, Doc LaRew, D. A. Olds, Jer-
ry Chester, j. r. Donaldson, J. E. Fol-
Ion and r. F.. Weeks. Al Dougherty,
president of the Kirwin State bank,
will be president of this bank. and 9th
er parties from Kirwin and Logan will
also be interested in it The building
will. be of brick
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
AN OVERFLOW OF TEACHERS.
If All Those Pass Who Took Common
School Examination.

Belleville, Kan. April IF all
those pass who took the common
school examination. Republic county
will have an overflow of Would-be
teachers. Altogether there were 1856
who took the examination in the coun-
try, and there were 80 who took it in
Belleville under County Superintendent
Slopansky, assisted by G. c. Leggitt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
oRAToRICAn CONTEST AT COLBY
The Norton Society viii Go to Colby
to Try for Honors.

Colby, Kan, April THE Norton
Colby oratorical and debating contest
will be held in Colby Friday evening,
April 8. Miss Gladys Kendall will rep
resent the T. c. H. S. in oratory and
Harmon Hosier and Jay Warner will
represent US in debate, taking the af-
firmative side Of the question, "Re-
solved, That the fifteenth amendment
should be repealed Rev. J. Ed.
Stevens of Goodland will be one of the
Judges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
HEAVY FROST AT WATERVILLE.
Ice Formed an Eighth of an Inch
THICK Rut Did No Damage

Waterville, Kan, April This sec
ton of the state was visited by a heavy
frost yesterday morning, and ice froze
an eighth of an inch thick. 1t is not be-
lieved the fruit is damaged to any ex-
tent on account of the dry weather.
No rain has fallen here since January.
The wheat crop is almost total fail
no rain falls.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
JAYHAWKER b. b. TEAM.
Manager Lansdon Makes Public Seized
uIe of Lawrence Club.
Lawrence. kan. April Z

Lawrence, Kan, April THE
schedule for the Jayhawker baseball
team has been made public by Man
ager Lansdon Only seventeen games
field: April p and %. Nebraska at
Lincoln; April % and 80, Missouri at
McCook field. May 2. Baker at Bald
win; May z, Baker on McCook field;
May 10. st. Hary's on McCook field;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07

Will Be Held Next Monday by Mems
Chri sffan Brotherhood

Harrington. Kan, April Monday
evening at the Avondale hotel will be
held the first banquet of the Mems
Christian Brotherhood. composed of
men from the various churches, and to
this banquet are invited all men in
terested in the organization of a local
branch of the Laymen's Missionary
movement. Two speakers from To-
peka have bean secured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07

in 1908. and Frances NJ. HERSHEY of
Leloup, this county. in 1903. The lat
ter was a runaway match. and the
ceremony was performed at La Crosse,
Kan. He was living with the third
wife and working as drayman IN
Oklahoma City when found. He is ~
wears old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
EMMETT DALTON is SICK.

Can't Put on His Bank Robbery Show
for the Present.
Salina, Kan, April Emmett Dali
ton is sick and will not be able to be
in Salina the middle of this month
with his celebrated moving picture
show, showing the raid on the bank in
Coffeyville rs years ago. This fact was
learned from Carl Thatcher. manager
of the National theater, who received
a letter from Dalton's advance man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
HE HAD THREE WIVES.
j. III. johnson, Ottawa County Man
Charged With Bigamy

ottawa, Kan, April II. H. John
son of Ottawa was held for trial in the
district court under $1,000 bond.
which he failed to give, on a charge
of bigamy. Johnson was brought
back from Oklahoma City.
The records shows that he married
Addie Leveston, aged Is, of ottawa, in
1902; Abbie Gregg Of Ottawa, aged 81,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
GLADE WILL HAVE NEW BANK.
Will Open for Business Soon as New
Building Is Completed.

Twin, Kan, April There is to
be new bank at Glade and the build
ing is now being built for that pur-
pose. As soon as it is completed the
bank will open for business The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07

May Is and IA, Washington on Nc
Cook field; May 10 and 20. Missouri at
Columbia; May 2S, st. Mary's at ST.
Marys; June 6, z and s, Arkansas at
Fayetteville.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
SHIPPED IL CARS LIVE STOCK.
A Smith Center Shipment Contained
Hogs, Cattle and Horses.

Smith Center, Kan, April 7-Seven-
teen carloads of live stock left this
place for Kansas City. The men who
did the shipping were Henry Williams.
John Detwiler, Trube Reese. Jim
Rogers, Will Barry. Jess Hawkins and
Art Carpenter. In the shipment were
hogs, cattle and horses. Jess Haw-
kins' part of the stock brought him
$500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
TOP PRICE FOR WHEAT.
Farmer Received 10 Bushe1 for Load
at Junction CITY Saturday.

Junction City. Kan, April Mr.
Loeckle, west of this city, was in town
Saturday with a load of wheat that
tested So pounds. The wheat was
bought by the Hogan Milling company
for ITO per bushel. This is the high
est price paid for a load of last years
crop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07

Police Justice-Have you any way of
making a living? Vagrant-I hev y'r
honor; / kin make brooms. Police Justice
You can? Where did you learn that
trade? ST decline TO answer, your honor .
The Home Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
BLEW HIM INTO RIVER.
Eugene Carr Was Using Dynamite
Blowing Up Trees.

Salina, Kan, April while blow
ing out stumps on his farm in Ottawa
county, Eugene Carr, 20 years old,
blew a fuse leading to dynamite
ing Carr into the river. He was res
cued by his two sons. His right arm
and eyes were injured. He probably
will die.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
POWDER MILL BLOWS UP.
Three Persons Badly Injured at Pitts
burg Plant Yesterday.

Pittsburg, Kan, April THE Corn
ir mill of the P. and K. plant, owned
by the Dupont Powder company, blew
up shortly after noon and three en-
ployes, Harry Sheets, John Ebbs and
Frsnk Griffith, were badly burned
Griffith is thought to be fatally injured
The cause of the explosion is unknown.
The mill was badly damaged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
FOUND 5000 IN CELLAR.
Money Had Been Stolen From Mrs.
Andrist, Salina Woman.

of the City hotel complained to the
police that she had been robbed of
5000. The police Investigated and
found the 5000 hidden in the cellar.
This makes the case very mysterious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
Topeka PROOF

B. F. Collins, 6A Jefferson street, To-
peka, Kan, says: "I worked on the
railroad for years and like most engi-
neers, suffered considerably from kid
ney complaint, it being brought on, no
doubt by the constant EARRING of the
engine. My chief trouble was a dull
pain across my kidneys. My back was
also very weak and the kidney secre-
tions were at times profuse in passage,
while again scanty. Doan's Kidney
Pills were the only remedy that ever
relieved me and off and on for fifteen
years they have brought me the best
of results whenever I have taken them.
do not hesitate to recommend Doans
Kidney Pills to anyone suffering from
kidney complaint
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07
TOPEKA PROOF

Mrs Kate Glatfelter. 404 Van
Buren, street, Topeka, Kans., says:
my kidneys were badly disorder
ed for about year and suffered
from severe pains in the small of
my back. In the morning on
arising, I noticed puffy spots be-
meath my eyes and this, together
with other symptoms, plainly show
ed that had kidney trouble
Having heard such good reports
about Doan's Kidney Pills, 1 pro-
cured a box at Rowley's Drug
Store and began their use. 1 am
glad to say that they benefited me
at once and I now feel better in
every way"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07

How To Tell When The Kid
neys Are Disordered--
Painful Symptoms: Backache, sideache,
pains when STOPPING or lifting, sudden
sharp twinges, rheumatic pains, neural
gia, painful, scanty or too frequent uri-
nation, dizzy spells, dropsy.
Urinary symptoms: DiscoIored or cloudy
urine. Urine that contains sediment.
Urine that stains the linen. Painful pas
sages. Blood or shreds in the urine
Let bottle of the morning urine stand
for "a hours. If it shows cloudy or
feecy settling, or layer of fine grains
like brick dust, the kidneys are proba-
bly, disordered
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1910-12-08
challenge and will wrestle the lower
valley man in the near future.
POLLOCK PROSPEROUS.

Mrs. Hollingshead, E. A. Adsley,
Ernest Adsley, Arthur f. Burt and
John Bridge were visitors in Mea-
dows last Saturday. Mrs. Holdings
head and Ernest Adsley were max
ing final proof on their homesteads.
The visitors, who are of the most
prominent people of that section,
report a very prosperous season in
their section of the country, with
bright prospects for the future. When
transportation facilities are secured
the marvellous wealth of that dis
trict will be developed and it will be
come one of the most important sect
ions of Idaho. Meadows Eagle.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1910-12-08

ed and came very near losing his
life. One of his hands is still in
terrible shape and in all probability
he will never recover the full use
of it.
F. ]. Engellison, of Orifino, spent
several days in town this week max
ing arrangements to install an elect
rio light plant. He made all arrange
ments with the Kooskia Milling &
Power Co. to furnish the power to
run the plant, and If a suitable fran
chise is granted and sufficient bust
ness secured to warrent the outlay,
the plant will be put in right away.
It is also the intention to furnish
Sites with light.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1910-12-08
kooskIA MoUNTAINEERINes.

If some people were as liberal with
good deeds as they are with advise,
they might be appreciated a little
more in this world.
The other evening as several men
got off the train at Sites some fell
low on the platform yelled, Your
WOOL usm GIaA9 pug :. supper 81 d!IS
ed at his suitcase.
When American theatre-goes go
wild" over an old battleax like Sar-
ah Bernhart, is it any wonder that
Uncle Toms Cabin continues to draw
crowded houses.
The passenger train encountered
a rock slide near Greer Tuesday morn
ing and did not reach Lewiston until
o'clock in the afternoon. On the re
turn trip the train was behind about
four hours arriving here at $50.
w. H. Boughton, the veteran en-
gineer, is now in charge of the en-
CINE that pulls the passenger train
over this branch. Bill knows every
bump and turn along the Clearwater
and is a pretty safe man to ride
behind.
Cards are out announcing the forth
coming marriage of DR.. Houston E.
| Snyder and Miss Hannah Greving
both of Sites. The happy event
takes place December 2lst at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
! Mrs. H. A. Greving.
Miss Laura Green, who is teaching
the Enterprise ridge school. return
ed the first of the week from Grange
vile where she went to take the tea
cheers examination. Miss Greene is
perhaps the youngest teacher in tn
county and is making good record
The report concerning the death
of Mrs. G. w. Week, which wa
circulated around here a week or SC
ago, is without foundation. A care
from Miss Mile Week, to a FRIEND
here, says that her mother and tbs
rest of the family are all we'll auC
happy in their Toppenish home. Glat
to hear 1t.
New 30-foot telephone poles hsv
been set between here and Site
and when the wire is stretched 4,
doubt the service will be greatly im
: proved. Manager Ellis is Away
making substantial Improvements an
I the people are fortunate in havin
F., such a man at the head of the tele
i phone service in this locality.
d. r. Sullivan, for many years
resident of Kooskia, arrived her
:. last Saturday evening from Wallao
to visit his children. Hard luc
n seems to follow Dan. While figh
5 ing fire this summer, when th
t city OF Wallace was threatened wit
destruction, he was severely burr
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1910-12-08
CLEARWATER

Born-Recently to Mr.. and Mrs.
Sterling Kribs, a daughter, and to
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Names, a son.
Wm.M cPherson is recovering from
severe attack of pneumonia.
One hundred stately pine trees in
our village on the VIM. Brown estate
are being cut and prepared for saw
ing at the Calder mill.
Springlike conditions are causing
the buds of wild currant, gooseberry
and willow to burst and buttercups
are blooming.
Corwin Pell was elected road over
seer in District No. Z, at the cleo
ton Monday.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1910-12-08
JOHNSON AT
ELLENSBURG

The Ellensburg, Wash, Evening
Record, of Dec. LIST, tells of |. A.
oJhnson's success as a wrestler at
that place as follows:
heavy odds, Carl Nelson, the Duluth
wrestler, was defeated by |. A. John
son CT Grangeville Idaho, at the
Orpheum theatre last night Johnson
got his first fall in 40 minutes, and
after rest of ten minutes went after
his man again and put his shoulders
to the mat in II minutes.
The match was one sided. John
son Is a heavyweight and was 3S
pounds heavier than his opponent,
and in better physical condition. A
more perfectly developed man than
the Idaho wrestler has not been seen
in action in the city for many
moon. A fair sized crowd witnessed
the match, which was spirited from
the start.
Nelson made all of the leads but
was never able to get a hold that
the Idaho champion could not
break with ease. The fast pace told
on Nelson after 80 minutes and then
his big opponent, using his great
weight effectively, rapidly wore his
man down. Several times he man.
aged to get what seemed to be I'M
breakable holds only to have Nelson
squirm out of them. Weight and
science told, however, and the first
fall was easily accomplished in 40
minutes. The finish of the next
bout came more quickly. Johnson
crashed through Nelson's guard and
securing an arm and wrist lock, put
his man to the mat.
Challenges flew thick and fast
after the match. Johnson offered tC
throw Mastuda, the Japanese. who
was seen in action with Nelson re
Gently, twice in an hour. Matsuda
who was present, did not accept the
def, as Johnson is 40 pounds
heavier than he is. The Japs man
ager, however, is inclined TOWARD
making the match which ought u
be interesting and get a good hous'
1t was announced at the match las
night that Bruce Ashman and MAJ
suda would wrestle in Ellensbur
the latter part of the month for
side bet of $500 and gate receipts
Johnson was challenged by II. I
Rickers, manager of Lew Buckholt
of Toppenish, 1876 pound mar
The Idaho wrestler accepted tn
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1910-12-08
NOTICE..

There will be an election OF road
overseer held in Road District No.
2, on Monday, December 5, at ! p.
M, at residence of Joseph Squibb,
one-half mile north of Grangeville.
There will also be other important
business to be looked after at the
same time and all taxpayers of the
district should be present and give
expression to their views.
c. H. SCHMADEKA.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1910-12-08
suAln1 CURES SORE EYES
tAtU AND GRADUATED LIDS
For sale by City Drug Store.
FARM FOR SALE.

/ desire to sell my farm of 240
acres three miles east of Grangeville.
About 100 acres in cultivation. good
saw timber, fine orchard and vine
yard. House and barn. Good springs
and creeks. Will sell on easy terms.
Price $1,000. A. E. Alexander,
Grangeville, Idaho. sol
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1910-12-08
SAW MILL FOR SALE.

Complete saw min for sale cheap.
Good terms. VIII take twothirds OF
price In lumber. Address A., Globe
office, Grangeville, Idaho. tt
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1910-12-08
FOR SALE OR TRADE.

My 3-story hotel, the Alexandra,
and three lots, located on Main ST.,
Grangeville. cheap, on good terms,
or will trade for Lewiston or Clark
ston property or for farm lands. Ad-
dress or call on A. E. ALEXANDER,
Grangeville, Idaho. d1-u
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1910-12-08
ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING.

The second Annual meeting of the
of the Farmers Mer-
camille Co., Ltd, will be held at
Winona, Idaho, January 18th, 1911,
converting at 10 o'clock A. M. You
are cordially invited to attend.
Farmers Merchantile Co. Ltd.
SIS BY w. d. KALKMAN, Secretary
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1910-12-08

An assortment of brass goods, in
candle sticks, mirrors, necktie racks
and inkstands sets, at McLean's that
will please as Xmas gifts.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-05-26
O. e&sszs leEEa Easa 20
O. 2SG S$S5 o. =
Look Well to the Kitchen

locomotive to a train. II things go
wrong in the engine-room. there's the
devil to pay II the locomotive is out
OF fix enc train must be switched to
the siding. II the kitchen IL not COM
potently and efficiently conducted the
old man will fly off at tangent and
possibly swear where the children can
near him. Moreover. he is apt to find
excuses to eat down town where pref
ty girls with white, Guny-fringed
aprons, dimples. ribbons and things
do the hash-slinglng. Houston Post.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-05-26
Writer In Houston Post Comes For
ward with Variations on Old
Theme OF "Feeding the Brute"

There is a great deal In the old say
ing that the way to a mans heart is
through his stomach. II be isn't we'll
fed he is going to give trouble. Feed
the old brute we'll and let him smoke
in the house and he will BIO as tame
as the family horse, but be careless
about his feed and he is apt to swear
and cut up like a baliSy mule. There
fore, II is wise for every girl to look
well to her kitchen education. 1t Is
true that man is hooked in the par
Tor, but It is the kitchen that enables
you TO hold him.
A Kitchen is to the home what the
engine room IL to q power plant or a
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-05-26
Would Cut a snlnrnn

If" says the Alfalfa Sage. 81. ever
become wealthy the first thing / will
do will be to purchase the biggest
touring car in town. and the second
thing will pc to purchase two moras