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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-05
Men IN OUR FACTORIES.
Over $4,000 Are Employed in Kansas
Now.

There are 54,9 and women en-
ployed in 1853 manufacturing plants
in Kansas that make reports to the
state bureau of labor and industry.
w. A. L. Johnson, commissioner of
the bureau has just begun the tabula-
ton of the reports of the manufact-
uring and labor statistics of the state
for 1909 to make up the twenty-fifth
annual report of the bureau.
The statistics are compiled from
the reports of labor unions and from
the manufacturers themselves. The
reports of the factories embrace 26
different branches and in addition the
report will show 1851 persons sem-
ployed in the thirteen different
branches of the building trades.
When the report is completed it will
show the average wages per hour and
the income per week and month of
all laboring men where reports have
been made to the department. The
wages and hours of the men in locali-
ties where the laboring men are or
ganized will be compared with those
where there are no labor unions.
The fluctuations have not been COM
pleted but the total capital invested
in the manufacturing industries of
the state is $141, 354,S77 and the value
of the product of these plants for the
year was $264,133,757. The report
will take up the cost of the raw ma
terials, wages paid and other items
showing the total cost of production
of the different Industries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-05
SaRfSnIo1s

This is the time to plant your sweet
peas.
All our friends have the Independent
telephone.
The Mills building is attracting most
of the time-killers in Topeka now.
The Shawnee Bar association met
at the Commercial club this noon.
Justice Silas Porter is in Wichita
attending a meeting of the bar asso-
citation.
Justice Henry F. Mason will de-
liver an address before the Masonic
bodies at Lawrence tonight.
There will be a Fellowship" lunch
at the Central Y. NJ. c. A. tomorrow,
in charge of Geo. S. Badders.
The Saturday Night club viii be the
guests of David Leahy and Chas. SeS-
sions at dinner at the Throop tonight
Desc are de candy looking yards
said a weary hobo as he climbed out
from under the rods from coal car on
Kansas avenue this morning.
The younger boys of the Central
Y. NJ. C. A. will listen to a stereopticon
lecture in Gemmell hall at o'clock
tomorrow on Darkest Africa
A great deal of interest is being
taken in the meeting of the ''Insur-
gents which will be held at 10
Kansas avenue on Monday afternoon
at 2:3O.
Inc meeting OF those Interested IN
the question of improving the system
at present employed in our city
schools will meet on the second floor
at 10 Kansas avenue.
In a hard fought and exciting game
of basketball played last night the
Topeka high school team defeated
the five from the manual school
Kansas City to the tune of SO to Is.
DIR. E. I. Pettyjohn will lead the
C1ln6aV 1ffnTnnnn OF in ~
under the auspices of the Laymen's
council. There will be vocal music
and the orchestra of the First Bap-
fist church will play
The last of the lecture course en-
gagements under the auspices of the
Topeka teachers is booked for next
week Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day. The attraction will be Prof s.
H. Clark of the University of Chicago,
who will give two evening dramatic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-05
ANXIOUS TO QUIT.
Swope Grand Jury Nears the End of
It's Labor.

Kansas City, Mo, March apparently
close. to the finish of their work, the
members of the grand jury this morning
began gathering up the loose ends of evil
dence in their investigation of the Swope
mystery. In three weeks the jury has
been considering it they have delved into
every phase of the case. For the last
week there have been daily reports that
the members had secured sufficient evil
dence to enable them to make their re-
port and that they were anxious to do so.
Virgil Conl1ling. the county prosecutor,
however, always had a new list of wit
nesses on hand and insisted that the jury
continue.
II am determined he constantly re-
peated, that nothing shall be left undone
that will tend to clear up this case COM
pletely.
This morning there were renewed re-
ports that the jurors were anxious to fin
ish their work at once, but Mr. Conkling
announced he wanted them to examine
DR.. w. NJ. Cross, the city chemist, as to
sanitary conditions at the Independence
home of the Swopes at the time of the
fever epidemic there, Thomas Swope, jr-,
nephew of the late Col. Thomas H. Swope
and one or two others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-05
recitals, and lecture on Friday af-

recitals. and a lecture on Friday af-
ternoon.
The building at ITO West Sixth street,
row occpied by the J. E. Gall Broker
sen Office Supply company, which has
outgrown its present quarters in the
basement at 107 West Sixth street.
The pamphlets telling about the To-
peka plan of the commission form of
government have been delivered to City
Clerk Burge and are ready for distri-
button. Anyone who wishes one may
have it by calling on the city clerk.
Topeka will be well represented at
the meeting of the Kansas State Edi-
torial association at Wichita, on Mon
day and Tuesday Medill Mccormick,
owner of the Chicago Tribune, will
speak on Moral Idealism as the Ba-
sis of a Party"
Coercion or Arbitration" is the
subject of an address which will be
the Novelty theater, by Harry Halde-
man, a business man of Kansas City,
who has had much experience as a
platform speaker.
The promotion committee of the
Commercial club with w. J. Ricken-
small manufacturers to its meetings
and find the reason why such firms
are not paying if that is the case and
try to find the remedy.
The Rock Island corn special ends
today. They have had an excellent
week of weather and conditions for
successful tour have been very favor
able. All along the line the farmers
have turned out en- masse and at some
towns the schools were dismissed.
In order to economic the officials at
the Y. NJ. c. A. building have substi-
tuted smaller electric lights for the ones
formerly in use. This movement has
started rebellion among the roomers.
One of them said this morning: IF
they want to economic why not cut
down some fat salaries?'
Members of the Y. NJ. c. A. bach
elor's club are in a state of excite
men on account of the peculiar ac-
tionS of its president Last Saturday
night he was escorted to the street
car by a number of fellows who were
whistling a wedding march, He had
bought a ticket for Corcordia and was
carrying a perfectly huge peach
blossom hat. Since that time he is
said to have been extremely absent
minded
Ask yourself why should I not vote
for Green 2''-AdV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-05
SAVED ABOUT $99, 1000.
New York's Payroll Compared With
February of Last Year.

New York. March 5.-Comparisons of
the city pay rolls for the month of Feb
ruary. 1910, and February, 1909, were
Put in Mayor Gaynor's hands today.
The total expenditures showed a cut
from last year of about $4,000. On this
basis, the accountants figure that the
saving to the city of the first year of
Mayor Gaynor's administration will be
at least 81. 18S, 000
Moreover, this report, it was noted,
does not show the full results of the
mayors running activity, as many cuts
during the past two weeks did not take
effect until March 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-05
BETTER THAN SPANKING

Spankink does not cure children OF
bed-wetting. There is a constitutional
cause for this trouble. Mrs. NJ. Sum-
mers, Box w, South Bend, Ind, will
send free to any mother her successful
home treatment. will full instructions
Send no money. but write her today II
your children trouble you in this way
Don't blame the child. the chances are
1t cant help it. This treatment also
cures adults and aged people troubled
with urine difficulties by day or night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-05
SAMUEL TILDEN'S WILL.
Accounting Shows Balance of $49,O45
of an Estate of So, 100000.

New York, March 1.-The accounting of
the trustees under the will of Samuel J.
Tflden, who died in 1886, has just been
approved by the referee of a New York
vast estate, perhaps the largest fortune
ever accumulated in legal practice, is
practically wound up. On Nov. l, last,
there was left in the hands of the trus-
tees, $40 O45 of the IS, 100000 estate.
A large share of this balance is to be
used for the erection of a statue of Mr.
Tilden, which will probably be placed on
a site near the new New York public
library
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-05

especially in the residence portion
lying between the state house grounds
and the Washburn campus.
There is no place that stands the
better chance of increase in values
than the beautiful addition of Elm
hurst and the adjacent territory. OF
all the extensive building of beautiful
homes in Topeka there is not one
cintilla of the boom element"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-05
EXPECT BIG CROWD.
At Commercial Club Meeting Sched-
uled for Next Monday.

Indications point to a large attend
ance~to hear the address of Clinton w.
woodruff of Philadelphia, secretary of
the National Municipal league on
Business Men and City Problems" at
the Commercial club on Monday noon.
Calls for reservations began to come in
early.
Mr.. Woodruff is we'll posted on civic
affairs and is said to be an able
speaker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-05
OVERALL SIGNSCONTRACT
Hold Out Cub Comes to Terms With
President Murphy.

Vista, Cal, March 5.-After holding
cut for more salary for sometime, Orval
overall, the giant pitcher, came to terms
today with President Murphy of the
Chicago National league club. overall,
who will leave tonight to join his team
mates at New Orleans, has intimated
to friends here that this may be his
last year in professional baseball.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-05
FUNNEL HOME SOLD.
e. L. HotchIxiss Pays $500 for Beau
tifuI Potwin Home.

E. L. Hotchkiss has purchased for
home the c. G Funnel property, 412
Greenwood avenue, Potwin. The price
paid was $500. Mr.. Hotchkiss moved
his family here from Oklahoma. The
Funnel property. is one of the largest
and most beautiful in Potwin. C. P.
Bolmar made the sale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-05

Connerv Is Bound over.

of the Bank Savings Insurance COM
pany who was arrested in Waco, Tex,
upon a charge of embezzlement pre-
ferred by w. A. Kennedy, agent for the
trict court for trial at his preliminary
hearing in the court of Topeka last
evening. Connery is held for taking
the sum of $79.SS His bond was fixed
at $500. which ha aacured-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-05
weekly Bank Statement.

clearing house banks for the week shows
the banks hold $14, SIS, S25 more than the
requirements of the 20 per cent reserve
rule. This is a decrease of s7,SS5, S25 in the
proportionate cash reserve as compared
with last week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-05

The percentage of actual reserve of the
clearing house banks today was 1884.
The statement of banks and trust COM
panies of Greater New York not report
ing to the clearing house shows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-05

purpose of criticism, I accepted the
kind invitation of the State Journal"
In this same connection one of the
ministers said that men in his walk in
life are often severely criticised when
they attempt to say anything against
the theater because the people ask how
it can be that they are in a position to
offer criticism upon something they
have not actually investigated and
really know nothing about.
Aside from those already mentioned
there will be union labor leaders pres
ent, including W. L. Kerle, w. NJ.
Amos Clay Sharpe, George Buchanan
and others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-05

Time Changed-Don't Miss 1t.
Train 104. Union Pacific, leaves now
for Kansas City at 1:45 p. m, reach
ing there at 3:45.
Everybody reads the State Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-05

Ask yourself. why should I not vote
for Green ?''-Adv.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17
Mrs. Rebecca s. Conkle.

Rebecca 8. Stewart was born in
West Virginia. Sept. 3. 1924. and
died at her home in Leon, Iowa,
Nov. 10, 1910, at the age Of So years,
2 months and 10 days.
On April 9Th, 1884 she was united
In marriage to VIM. p. Conkle and
In 1868 they CAME to Iowa and set
tied on q. farm two miles east of
Leon, where they resided until Mr..
Conkle's death on Oct. 10, 1886.
A short time after this Mrs. Conkle
moved to Leon where she resided to
the time of her death. There were
no children born to them and the
only relative present at her funer-
al was a nephew, Mr.. Albert A.
of Des Moines. ~
Mrs. Conkle had been In feeble
health for several years. and a few
weeks ago received injuries by fall
ing when a small fire occurred at
her home which fastened her death.
She was member of the Leon M.
e. church, but on account of Ill
health had been unable to attend
church services for some years.
? Funeral services were conducted
from her late residence 1T 10 o'clock
Tuesday morning. conducted by Rev.
b. n. Hon, pastor, Of tho Leon n. j.
interment being IN the Leon
cemetory. ~ .,a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17
Bert GOrdOn's Home Burned

The residence on the Swope farm,
south of High Point, WAS totally de-
stroyed by fire shortly after noon on
election day. The farm Is occupied
by Bert Gordon and Mrs. Gordon
was at High Point helping with the
election dinner. Mr.. Gordon who was
working at home prepared his din
ner and soon after eating started
for High Point to vote. and was
some distance from the house when
he looked back and saw it was on
fire. He fastened back, but the
flames which had evidently started
from defective fue, had made
such progress that practically moth
ing could be saved from the house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon were married
on March End of this year, and had
their home furnished throughout
with new furniture. their loss being
$500 and insured for only $500.
The house was owned by the Swope
estate and was worth probably ST.
900 and was insured for $500.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS.
Don't Mistake the Cause Of Your
Troubles.

Many people never suspect their
kidneys. II suffering from a lame.
weak or aching back they think that
it Is only q muscular weakness when
urinary trouble sets In they think it
will soon correct itself. And 80 it
Is with all the other symptoms of
kidney disorders. That Is just where
the danger lies. You must cure
these troubles or they may lead to
best remedy to use Is Doan's Kidney
Pills. It cures all ills which are
caused by weak or disordered kid
neys. Residents of this vicinity are
constantly testifying to permanent
cures.
William Asbaoh. Davis City, Ia,
says: Il suffered for two years
from kidney trouble. There was an
intense pain in my back when stoop-
ing or lifting, and in the morning
was tired and lame. Headaches
were common, and at times my signt
became blurred. The kidney secre-
tons we're too frequent In passage
and contained sediment. Since TAX
ing Doan's Kidney Pills, the pains
have disappeared and my kidneys
have been normal. I heartily recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills to other
su6erers.''
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States =. 49,, ~ -".: A
Remember tho name-Qoan's-.
and take NO other. ..r.s Z
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17
Death of DOrr Heffelman.

The following account of the death
of Mr.. Uorr Heffelman, is taken from
the San Diego, California, Daily
Union of Nov. 3rd. Many years ago
Mr.. Heffelman was resident Of
Paul Heffelman, we are requested to
add to the notice that all persons
bearing the name Of Heffelman, or
who are related to the Heffelmans,
or the Cavally. Eales or Fenner fam
lilies, are requested to write to Paul
l1effelman, 1870 B Street, San Die
go. Calf, and learn something to
their advantage.
Dorr Heffelman, aged II years,
a retired banker and business man,
died yesterday at the home of his
daughter and son-in-law. Mr.. and
Mrs. Leroy A. Wright, 1870 B street,
MIR. Heffelman had been i'll for sever
al months with kidney complaint
complicated by heart trouble, but not
until recently did his condition be-
come serious.
The decedant was great grand
SON of DR.. Arnold Hoevelmann, a
native of Prussia, who came to
America with General Lafayette, in
whose army he served as a surgeon
during the Revolutionary war, at
forwards settling in Pottsgrove, near
Philadelphia. Arnold Hoevelmann's
defendants, when they emigrated to
the west, principally to Ohio and
Iowa, changed the spelling of the
name.
Dorr Heffelman was born in Iowa,
and in his young manhood engaged
in the banking business in that
state, continuing in the same line of
business for quarter of a century
in Nebraska.
He leaves a wife, Sarah E. Hef-
felman. daughter, Mrs. Leroy A..
Wright, and son. Paul Heffelman.
Senator Wright, his son-in-law.
had been called east by urgent legal
business only the night before Mr..
Heffelman's death, taking the train
Tuesday night, and it was after his
departure that Mr.. Heffelman SEEM
ed to sink rapidly, death occurring
yesterday morning.
The funeral will be private, as
Mrs. Heffelman is nearly Frustrated
by her long vigil at his bedside.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17
MILDRED.
Play From the Popular Moved to he
Seen Here Soon.

Leon is soon to have the dramat-
ization Of Mary J. Holmes book
Mildred" which for many years has
been the most popular Of the Holmes
stories dealing with southern life.
Women In particular adore the novel
for the romance of the story is be-
witched and the comedy irresistible
in its frequent scenes. The play
will be beautifully staged and pre-
scented by an excellent company,thus
adding charm to the already popular
story.
Although the book has been
dramatized but a few months, by
the popular authoress and actress
Ida Weston Rae, the tour already
promises to mark an epoch in the
history of dramatized novels. Miss
Rae is appearing with this company
in the title role of mildred" At
VanWerden's opera house Friday
night, Nov. 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17
Decatur County Historical Society t.
Meet at Leon Tuesday, Nov. "A.

The annual meeting of the Decatur
County Historical Society will meet
at Leon, Iowa, Nov. 22nd, at 10 ..
m. at the assembly room of the Leon
library. 1t Is desired that there b
as full an attendance of the mem
bership as possible. Citizens of d.
catur county interested in the prss-
ervation of the history of Decatur
county, who are not yet members.
are hereby solicited to send in their
names to the secretary at Lamont,
Iowa, in time to have them present.
ed at the ensuing meeting. There
should be a countrywide interest
taken In this important work. The
fee for membership Is now one dob
lar per year, but motion will -
made at the coming meeting to maks
1t so cents per annum.
Heman c. Smith, Secretary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17
HOwSrd-HO1IeB,

Mr.. George X. Howard, Of Burton,
Kansas, and Miss Edna M. Holten, of
Hotel Leon in this city last We'd
nesday afternoon by Rev. E..
NJ. Hoff in the presence OF
q few relatives and friends, The
happy couple will make their home
at Burton, Kansas, and many friends
Of the bride in this county extend
their congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17
Burrell Township Contest.

A contest will be held at Valley
school house. Burrell township. on
Friday evening. Nov. 25th, to select
three contestants to represent Bur-
reII township at the county declama-
tory contest to be held in Leon dur
ing the coming Farmers Institute.
All who expect to contest for a place
should be prepared for the contest
to be held on Nov. 25th, the three
winners at this contest to enter the
county contest.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17

H. ID. DeKalb, of DeKalb., came
dawn Saturday evening and visited
over Sunday in this city with his
sisters. Mrs. l.. P. VanWerden and
Mrs. r. H. Sharp. Mr.. DeKalb tells
10 that he has had great success
this year with his herd Of Hamp-
shire hogs and has had to return
many orders from parties who WISH
90 g buy breeding stock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17

: The New Century Club enjoyed q
banquet at Hotel Leon last Friday
evening, q sumptuous dinner being
served by Landlord Cooper. Forty
six plates were laid and after the
banquet the club members and their
guests enjoyed themselves with vari-
Gus Amusements until q late hour.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17

When our present stock of Limo
leum Ia sold we will have no more
at 60 cents q square yard. Our
contract with the manufacturer has
been filed and on the present mark
ct this grade of Linoleum Ia now
worth at least 70 cents square
yard.-Hurst Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17

Mary J. Holmes delightful story
Mildred" was dramatized only
few months ago and already 1t
promises to mark an epoch in the
history of dramatized novels. The
city production of this unique play
will be seen with complete scenic
equipment at VanWerden's opera
house for one night only. Ida Wes-
ton Rae, the dramatic authoress,
will be seen in the title role. Miss
Rae was seen last season as Edna
Earl in the New York Company EST.
Elmo" Remember the date of
Mildred" Nov. 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17

s. H. Covington, Of Davis City,
came up Monday to attend to bis
duties ~ member Of the board of
Supervisors. This will be the last
session Of the board on which ne
win serve. -. 49, ~ r.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17

Pictures of LIES Other Side,
at the Christian church at Decatur
City next Sunday night by Cyclone"
Jones, the cowboy evangelist. Come
everybody and get more than you
ask for
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17

For Sale-Single Comb Brown
Lsghorns.e All pure bred. From
the best 240 egg strain. Also 800
bushels pure regenerated Swedish
select seed oats. r. Z. Lee. Decatur.
Iova - , -. HIT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17

You have seen Lena Rivers" and
Tempest and Sunshine" now go
see the best Of Mary ]. Holmes
novels, "Mildred,'' at the opera
house for one night only, Nov. 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17

For Sale-One heating stove for
soft coal, just as good as new.
Burns soft coal. wood or cobs. Will
be sold at. reduced price. Call at
G. w. Jenree's dwelling, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17

Wednesday, Nov. %, 1910 will
be regular meeting of r. A. Masons.
All members are requested to be
present as there are matters Of i'm
portance to the companions.
F. G.. Mullinnix. H, P.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17

Ladies having tender feet or who
have trouble being fitted over the
instep should try the Julia NARROW
shoes. Get them at Hursts.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17

B. D. Barger, E. A. Silvers and
]. o. Cherry. trio of the best demo-
Gratis who ever lived In Leroy, were
visitors at The Reporter office We'd
nesday of this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17

Found-A postoff1ce key, which
the owner can obtain at The Report
or Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17

C. L. Axes has sold his property
in Leon to Gid Sage, of southwest of
Leon, for $500, and bought Mr..
Sage's farm OF 80 acres at $50 per
acre,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17

Have you tried the electric toaster
stove? 1t is the best thing that ever
happened for preparing light meal
in the warm weather.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-17

For Sale-160,OO0 feet Of native
lumber of all kinds, miles south
west of Osceola, S miles north of
Weldon.-T. J. Swisher, Osceola,
Iowa