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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18
DYCHE AT MEDICINE LODGE.
State Game Warden at Teachers Meet.
ing Tomorrow.

Medicine Lodge, Kan, March 18.-
Prof. L. L. Dyche, state game and fish
warden, who will address the Teachers
Association il this city Saturday. will
also address rhe farmers and children
of Barber county at the court house
Immediately after speaking at the
school house. which will be from to
4 p. m.
His talk to farmers will specialize
along the lines of how to build sub
stantial dams and promote fisheries,
and his talk to children will relate to
incidents of his travels and kindred
subjects.
Professor Dvche is 81 gifted speaker
and is certain to be interesting. He
should have a large audience.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18
TO ASSIST MINISTERS.
F. G. Dreaming to Help Close st. Jo-
seph, Mo.

F. G. Dreaming of this city has been
invited to lecture on Sunday closing
theaters by the Ministers Alliance of
ST. Joseph, Mo. Ministers there are
waging a warm fight against Sabbath
amusements and desire Mr. Drenning's
aid.
He will speak on the first Monday
in May. His theme will be Some
Ideals of Anglo-Saxon Civilization"
He will also splead for the universal
haH-holiday for Saturdays.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18
Y. NJ. c. A. CONTRACT LET.
NIcPherson's New Home for Young
Men Will Cost S12,3S5.

Mcpherson, Kan, March 1S.-The
building committee ard the directors
of the Y. NJ. c. A. after due delibera-
ton let the contract for the new build
ing to Webb & Voshell of Mcpherson
for the amount of SIP, 1855. This does
not include the contract for plumb bling
and heating, which VIII be taken up
a little later. The work will be begun
Immediately and with no extra delay
it is expected to have the building
ready for occupancy in the fall. al
though the exact date can not be stated
at this time.
There were received about half a
dozen bids for the work put they were
all too high and after considering the
proposition of Webb & VosheH it was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18
WEALTHY GERMAN DEAD.
August EhmIxe Came to This Country
in Early sos and Became Wealthy.

Amy, Kan, March 1S.-August
Ehmke, a wealthy German, died of
pneumonia after a short spell of
sickness and will be buried by the
German style of burial. Mr.. Ehmke
came to this country from Germany
in the early eighties and first made
settlement in Sedgwick county, but
remained there only a short time,
when he drifted to this county, in
poor shape financially, but by staying
in this county he had accumulated
2.72O acres of land and other prop
erty, enough to exceed 100000 in
value (that is the total of both land
and other property He leaves
family of nine children and his wife.
AT present his eldest daughter is coun-
ty superintendent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18
A. p. W. sTowELL LEFT HOME.
His Wife Would Be Pleased to Find
Out His Whereabouts.

Oberlin, Kan, March 1s.=A. p w.
Stowell left his home in Oberiin,
March 1. 1910. while temporarily
deranged.
Stowel is young man, 80 years
old; feet inches tall; weight LAS
pounds; light complexion; blue eyes;
brown hair; smooth shaven when he
He wore soft black hat, brown coat.
brown sweater vest and gray pants.
He does not smoke, swear, drink nor
play cards. He is a member of the
Presbyterian church and NJ. w. A.
Any information as to his location
will be appreciated by his wife, Mrs.
Ola Stowell, Oberlin, Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18
ROAD TO SOLDIERS HOME.
Agricultural College Engineer to Make
Plans for Highway.

Manhattan, Kan, March 1S.-Fort
Dodge and Dodge City are soon to be
connected by a new road. Highway
Engineer Gearhart of the Agricultur-
al college has just finished a survey
of the proposed route and will fur
nish plans and specifications upon
which bids will be received. The gov
eminent has made an appropriation
of 100000 to pay part of the ex-
pense. While at Dodge City Mr.. Gear
hart made a survey for a 40-foot con-
crete bridge and will furnish the
commissioners with plans and speci-
ficationa at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18

Salina Automobile Company Is Doing
Good Business.

Salina, Kan, March 1S.-The Cen
trail Kansas Automobile company is
now delivering fifteen automobiles,
which that firm has sold the past few
days. These cars go in every direc-
ton. although most of them go to
western Kansas. This will give an
idea as to just what standing Salina is
attaining in automobile business cir
cles. 1t is said that more automobiles
are sent out of Salina than any other
Kansas town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18
DIED IN MOTOR OAR.
Heart Failure Caused Death o. b
Shepherd Mayor OF St. John.

Hutchinson, Kan, March $50. B.
Shepperd. mayor of ST. John, Kansas,
died of heart failure while driving his
motor car in this city Friday With
him at the time were two guests and
his wife These succeeded in stop
ping the car after it had run wild for
several minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18
NEW SWITCHBOARD FOR COLBY.
Central Telephone System Has Order
ed tho Latest Model.

Colby, March 1S.-The Central
state telephone system has ordered
a new 800 line switchboard for the
Colby station. The switchboard is the
latest Kellogg model costing $3.50
and will be installed by April 1st. The
old board had become Inadequate to
accommodate the business here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18
Buys $4,000 Acres of Timber.

Portland, Ore, March 18.-Henry
furnish of Duluth, Mimi, representing
eastern capitalists, today completed the
public purchase from s.. Breson of
Portland of $4,000 acres of timber land
for nearly $3,000,000. The land lies
between the Columbia and Nehalem
rivers and forms one of the most ex-
tensive tracts in the west.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18
Hopes for Communication.

He stands up under his sentence in
mighty brave STYLE
Hopes for Communication.
From the attitude of the prisoner 1t
is probable that there will be men con-
cerned in the hanging who NIL be 1nore
nervous than the principal participant.
But in the meantime Charles O'Neal
V no killed tho French waiting maid to
whom he was engaged is hoping for a
Communication of the death sentence al
though he stoutly insists that he will
not grumble at any penalty he may
have to DSy.
The duty of adjusting the moose must
TALL upon United States Marshal w. h.
Mackey of Topeka. Mr.. Mackey has
served in cimilar capacities while Sher-
iff at Junction City.
The poet who once desired to know
what is so rare as day in June" can
find the arswer-if it isn't too Iate-in
the LeaveLworth county jail.
There is nothing about Charles
O'Neal, a prisoner. to make him unus-
ual except this: he is under sentence
1aor a parole. When you comprehend
these facts, you will realize that here,
at least, is the kind of person who Is
indeed a rarity. And while it is only
eleven Gays before the day set for his
hanging his attitude has not changed
from the day he pleaded guilty of the
murder of Minnie Sbarbeno, the French
I, aid "a Fort Leavenworth to whom he
WAS engaged
Il killed her because was jealous of
another fellow" he told the United
states court in Kansas City, Kan, jan
uary 10. Il want to take my punish
ment whatever it is"
Charles O'Neai. yesterday, was in the
same frame of MIND.
Ready to Take ''Medicine.''
II don't want a parole he reitera-
ted. II wouldn't take a parole if they
saw fit to give it to me. 1 want to
take my me 1icine like a man. and
O'Neal looked something of man
when he said it. There is more than
the average amount of pride evident in
the soIdier-murderer's bearing and
11ls,lsner-though nothing that would be
called the manner of a braggart. He
legged for time TO shave and put on IL
necktie tefore being phCtograpned-to
be sure-but this is nothing unusual
in photography.
O'Neal is not averSe to talking of his
case, and in talking of it he refers to
to murder as the trouble and as a
mistake" He leaned against the cell
door in the Jail. a stalwart, husky
youth, dark skinned and short necked
with a head of black straight hair
which gave him. with his other rugged
features. somewhat the appearance of
an Indian.
mo, 7 haven't heard anything of an
encouraging nature" he answered to a
question. Il am hoping for life i'm
lrisonruent in place of the sentence to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18
RENTED FARM ~ YEARS AGO.
Mr.. Reed viii Garry $22,O in Cash
to His New Home.

Smith Center, Kan. March 1S.-D.
A. Reed of Cedar, this county, leaves
this week to make his home in Ba-
varia, Kansas. Mr.. Reed affords a
splendid example of what a man of
ordinary means can accomplish on a
Smith county farm. Twelve years ago
he rented the L. A. Golden ranch of
$40 acres, mile south of the little
town of Cedar, and began to farm and
raise stock on a small scale. When
he leaves for his new home he will
carry $4,000 in cash that he has made
in the last twelve years, and on a
rented farm, too.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18
zeigenhein Drops Dead.

st. Louis. March 1S.-Henry Zeigen-
helm, former mayor of St. Louis, who
made famous the retort, 1--WE got a
moon yet, amt it?'' during his admin
istration, in refusing a petition that
the streets be lighted, dropped dead
on the street last night from apoplexy.
He was SIS years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18

over to some ladies and the whisky
and bottles flew for a while. From
the sentiment generally expressed it
looks like there was trouble brewing
for liquor vendors in the future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18
NEoDEsHA WILL HAVE TT.
Commission Governments Carries in
Every Ward by Majority of las.

Neodesha, Kan, March 1S-At an
election held here Friday the commits
sion plan of government carried in
every ward. The total majority for
commission being las, the vote was
about two-thirds of the registration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18
-FOUR NEW AUTOMOBILES.

ResidentS Near Alta Vista Receive
Consignment OF Cars.
Alta Vista, Kan, March 1S-Four
new automobiles were unloaded in
Alta Vista in one day. The owners
are: A. H. Meseke, w. W. Stice. Dr.
Edgerton and Pete Holman. They
are fine looking cars, and add greatly
to our fast advancing little city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18
LADIES SMASHED 20 BOTTLES.
Trouble Brewing for Liquor Vendors
at Scott City.

Scott City. Kan, March 1S.-An in
teresting smashing bee was pulled
off in front of the court house when
about 20 quarts of whisky was turned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18

considered the best offer and the con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-18

"O'Neal is a god prisoner, SAID Us
car Pasewark, Gay jailer. He is well
behaved, gives absolutely no trouble
ard is pleasant through the whole thing.
He stands UP under his sentence In
mighty brave STYLE
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1910-10-20
LITTLE WILLOW CREEK

| Chas Skippen moved his family
to the John Hill ranch last week
Mr.. Skippen will feed cattle for Mr.
! Hill this winter.
Mrs. Ben Hodge and Miss Jessie
Ringer were visiting at the home
of Mrs. Jasper Roe Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Patton, Miss
Allie Shrimp, and w. r. shrimp were
business visitors in Weiser last
Thursday.
Miss Sauer spent Sunday with
her family at Emmett. While there
Saturday evening she attended the
wedding of Miss Hope Graham, an
especial friend of Miss Sauer.
Mrs. S. A. Say and Mrs. b. D.
Mcintyre were business visitors in
Payette Monday.
Miss Allie shrimp and Miss Sham
berger made pleasant drive up the
valley Sunday afternoon.
w. R. Shrimp, George Scott, Art.
Drinkwine, Mr.. Mendenhall, Mr..
and Mrs. S. Gissel, Mrs. s. A. Say
Mrs. D. B. Mcintyre were Payette
visitors Monday and it rained.
Ben Hodge came down from the
hills last Sunday He has been
out with the Vansicklyn and Bolton
sheep since last April. This was
the first visit with his family since
that time.
Miss Shamberger was a business
visitor in Payetto Saturday.
Albert Goats made a trip to Pay
cite Sunday from the Bolton ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Scott and
children were calling on Mrs. AL
bert Hartley last Sunday. George
brought his boy and talked OF moth
ing but the appearance the two
boys would make at the baby show
next fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Gissel we're Pay
cite visitors Monday.
Mrs. Art. Drinkwine and Mrs. s.
Gissel called on Mrs. Albert Hartley
last Sunday afternoon.
DR.. and Mrs. Barton were looking
over the valley last Friday.
Chris. Nelson left Monday even
ing for North Dakota, where he
will join his father who has purchas-
ed an interest in a hardware store
at Kennare.
= Nels. Mccullough took band of
cattle down the valley the first Of
the week.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1910-10-20
LOWER PAYETTE VALLEY.

Miss Jennie Dawson of Weisel
was visiting at Crystal the great
er part of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Peutz attended
party up the river. held in the
fine new home OF Max Garlack. Mr.
Garlack is one of the substantial
farmers who are making up to date
/ improvements on their places.
! Mrs. ]. R. Emerson and Mrs.
/ t. Hartung of Payette were driving
over the country and visited almost
every packing house between Pay
cite and Crystal, at each orchard
they were presented with a sample
of apples being packed, and when
they returned home In the even
ing their buggy was loaded with
fine collection of extra fancy ap-
pies.
T. r. Rose left Idaho last Tuesday
to accept a position in an electric
light plant at Mitchell, South Da-
kota.
o. V. Query of Squaw Greek is
making farewell visits among his
friends and relatives. He leaves
for Kansas City this week and
will remain there indefinitely.
Elmer Lattig, representative from
the Payette |. o. o. F. is attending
the Grand Lodge which convenes at
Sand Point, Idaho.
Mrs. E. G.. Trail and Miss Carrier
have returned from Star and may
be found at their respective places
packing apples.
Only a partial list of the names OF
those who attended the fair could
be secured. Among those were II.
Gregory and family, VIM. Oster and
family, Clark Rensro and A. u.
Shearer. Mr. Shearer had stock
exhibit and received several prem
iums. Mrs. C. Craven and Hattie
Casey went from Crystal to Boise
during the fair week.
MTS. hODeIL JlHiSi oOh anu AA4i"AAN
son were visiting Mrs. F. E. Hard
and Monday of this week.
Mrs. H. Peutz and Mrs. II. Precht
this part of the valley
at the birthday party at A. Dieder-
home last week. Many |
useful presents were received and
the sumptuous dinner was enjoyed by
a large crowd of merry guests.
Clarence Friedman is enjoying a
visit with two sisters straight from
the old Missouri home. One sister,
Annie Friedman, expects to re-
main a year while Mrs. M. ]. Sar-
gent will return to Savannah after
a visit of a few weeks.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1910-10-20

Advertised letters fer week ending
October 18th, 1910.
Ladies'.
Margaret Beck, Mrs. Nettie Chip
Gertrude Mills, Mrs. T. B. Wisner
Gentlemen.
Arthur Elliott, ]. w. Hammond
Frank Heron, B. R. Hill, Omar
Hoshins, D. B. Howard, Phil Nc
Callen, F. E. Morgan, A. N. Westfall.
Parties iEquiriRg fer the above
please say advertised.
Burt Venable, Postmaster.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1910-10-20
SPECIAL,

The Edison will run a matinee
Saturday afternoon. Price 10 cents.
Children under IS, cents.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1910-10-20

Lost-Pocketbook containing 1915,
between First National Bank and
postoffice, Tuesday morning. Mrs. L.
q. Taylor.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-27

company and 1t Is arranged. The steward
Is to be disguised with beard. The mad
anne also demands that the ship he painted
green. l have arranged this Ihey We're
going to paint IL anyway. | am faint WITH
relief. The party sails next week
a. EPT 10.-The Kronprinz Noodle Freider-
W ich Won HofennStitzel has sailed. Nine
Slreechki Is aboard. Borax cabled me Just
as she entered her suite. lie is coming TOO.
but Is almost FRUSTRATED The madame OBJ
iected TO the scenery all the way from Con-
stnntinople and positively refused TO go
italy She dislikes Austria because 1t Is
tlure red. Arrangements Mt this end are all
ronnnleted and | ain feverishly nervous
The fourth floor Of the st Beatus has been
rpnlodeled and the elevators have been SUP
Piled with arm chairs | am all eXpecta-
ton
G. EPT 20.-Another blow. BoraX Mar
~ cOni's that Madam Skreechki has or
dered the captain TO smooth down the sea-
She il furious because he has refused ana
declares she will not sing a note
g EPT 21.-B0rax Marconi's that the sea
~ IL now calm but that Madame Skreech-
If Is still enraged. The fshing vessels IN
the channel have red sails and she demands
that they be kept away from the steamer
G. EPT' 22-Berax Marconi's that Madame
~ s has demanded that the ship stop az
night while she sleeps.
G. EPT 23-BorHx Marconl's that Madame
~ s. objects to the stewards beard and de-
mands that II be removed. IL this Is done
The Washington herald., 1910-02-27

g EpT 1.-Oh happy day. This Is the tri-
~ umph OF my life. AS l set foot on the
steamer today / have with me my contract
certs and every date booked in advance.
Nv fortune is made. What II | have TO
nav $1,000 per contract with private train
FOR the company and newly decorated rooms
i'm every hotel? / shall make money never.
theless I shall have fame. Managers VIII
clamor for my services can hardly sleep
for Joy.
g. EPT SIN New York at last. All looks
~ ROSY We start IN October Received
cnhle from Nine Skreechki today demand
ing that her automobile and pet warus be
currled wherever she goes. This IL going
10 take nm extra car, but | can stand II.
Have fine apartments at the st Beatus ana
dine every night M Simon's, the center or
all eyes | am interviewed hourly
g. EpT. II am FRUSTRATED with despair
~ All is over Gable from Nine. Skreech-
Hi cancels everything ! ana burning up me
wires, but receive no answer Have cabled
RoraX, my representative. 10 rush from
Paris TO COnStantinople and learn the cause
Of the trouble. ! am without hope am
interviewed every five minutes today. but II
Is not so pleasant as il was.
G. EPT 12-Joy once more. Borax has
~ reached Mime. Skreechki and all Is ar
ranged. She demands that the steward on
the Kronprinz Noodle Frederick Won llot-
ennstitzel be removed because on former
pa ssagc he refused to keep dinner waiting
until she arrived In the saloon. We have
been cabling all day with the steamship
The Washington herald., 1910-02-27
AT THE CALL OF HONOR
Continued from page o.

there must be no hinching from that duty.
no paltering with 10 at the bidding OF even
his great love for Rita
This resolve was firmly fixed when at
length he heard the sounds which announced
her arrival. and he rose to greet her. Her
eyes were shining brightly, and her lovely
face radiant as she entered and placed both
her hands In his. But before either had
time to speak. TorostO stepped forward
with look Of expectancy for her and Of
warning for Ralph
''Oh, Mr.. Anstable. what do not owe 10
yOuT" she cried.
lie let her hands fall and his voice was
even formal, and almost cold as he replied ;
Nothing 80 me In this. but everything TO
Mr.. Harefelds sharpness and prompt action
Let me introduce this gentleman 70 you
Major Torosto, sent over specially by his
highness the Prince of Potenza.
II am charmed to meet YOU countess and
more relieved than | can describe said
Torosto. bowling over her hand.
Disturbed by Ralph's manner. Rita paused
I'm evident embarrassment.
Ralph came to the rescue. 'You have
rendered MS all an Invaluable service, Mr.
Hnreheld." he said, turning TO the detec-
tive. Tell us how you managed 1t so cley-
erly and promptly
1T was simple enough, Mr.. Anstable. as
soon as / saw the number Of the car. /
had careful squint at the chauffeur, and
The Washington herald., 1910-02-27

Major Torosto," answered Ralph with curt
decision.
II beg your pardon" said TOrosto with
bow. "Now with regard to the young
countess. You will remember your pledge.
II am not likely to forget it interrupted
Ralph. Il have been much tried by all
that has occurred, and, with your permis-
sion l will write some rather urgent letters
while we wait for her
TorOsto made gesture Of assent, ana
glanced nervously ut Ralph as ne sat down
TO write to Gascoyne The letter was brief,
little more than announcements that
Helen and he had parted as the result OF
Gnscoynes information.
Then he sat thinking over the coming IN
terview with Rita. 1t would be very try
ing but he had only one course TO take.
The reasons with which TorOsto had con
vinced him that his honor compelled SUB
mission to Helen's terms had equal force
I'm determining him 10 put aside every
Thought of his love for Rita, and to do his
utmost to help her marriage with stephen.
His heart was In hot rebellion, but he
never wavered in his decision. His honor
bound him, and his own passionate desires
were thrust to side with an iron de-
termination Not a sign of his feelings
must be allowed to escape him In the COM
ing interview. Let the cost be what it
might to him. he must urge this marriage.
was his duty at the call OF honor, and
The Washington herald., 1910-02-27

He held the door open Torosto had
turned TO the big window, and was staring
out across the river. Helen stood few
moments, overweight by the tumult or
conflicting passions, and then, making
great effort for self-cOmmand, she threw
IN her head and met Ralph's steady gaze
"You have beaten me, but | am not so
base as YOU thought. l never meant TO give
any Information 20 Drasili.
1T Is immaterial now, he answered
Coldly. -
To this" she said unsteadily and hurriedly
lowering her voice -
lie made no reply, but his eyes were less
cold and hard.
LIT is true Ralph: as true as-as true as
fl1at you hate me. Hate me. ON, my GOO!
she cried. clasplng her hands wildly to her
face But she mastered her emotion quick
w. But of course, you don't care, You
viii shake hands?" she said brokenly as she
held hers out. 1T Is no sin To have loved
vou" she cried when he hestated-
= lie took her hand then. Good bye.
She seized Il in both hers, pressed her lips
TO it feverishly and hurried out or the
room
: AS the door closed behind her TOrosto
turned from the window.
"That is remarkable young woman, Mr.
Anstable." he said.
'If you please, we will not discuss her.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-27
By GEO. FITC Ii

Milwaukee was made In Germany" 1t
lives en- beer and 10y beer. IT has two brew
cries each large enough 10 al a city ward.
and they produce enough beer In year 20
nOat n fleet OF battleships and hide them IN
the foam.
MIiwankee's health Is drunk each day AL
over the United states. Perhaps this ~
what makes II healthy IL IL n clean
city ana has more good cooks 20 the square
mile than most American cities IL Is the
metropolis OF Wisconsin and has 40oOOO
citizens, some of whom speak excellent Eng
fish.
Milwaukee makes other things too besides
suds 1t has the biggest stationary engine
factory In the country and few years ago
had one OF the greatest fun factories on
earth. George W. Peck, az one time mayor
OF Milwaukee. proprietor of this fac
tory. Peck's sun al thai time the most
famous newspaper In the west. II set some
years ago. Milwaukee has never had pres
hlent nor a champion baseball team ana Is
used principally as joke material by the
humorlsts But II is wel-behaved city
and In an transformations manner Is gradu-
ally acquiring half million Inhabitants and
new hotel odds are even as 10 which IL
viii get first.