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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-05-16

At least four measures will be submit
ted to the voters of Maine for their de-
cision on the second Monday Of Septem-
Der next. Besides the prohibitory amend
ment. two other proposed amendments
to the state constitution will be voted on.
One of these increases the debt limit OF
cities of more than 10000 population to
71-2 per cent, and the other fixes the
capital Of the state at Augusta. In addi-
tion to these. the Davies direct primary
bill will be voted on at the same time.
There is nothing as yet to indicate that
any Of the measures passed by the legis-
lature this year will be subjected to a
referendum, but there Is still about six
weeks of the time left.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-05-16

One of the economical" methods
of the state government-not original
with the present administration, how
ever-which might we'll be reformed, is
the announcements sent out by the agri-
cultural department to the press and OF
CARNATIONS and individuals interested.
Possibly it is cheaper to put out muddy
smooch Of hektograph or some other
kind Of graph copy than 1t would be to
print it, but the man who gets the un-
readable thing doesn't appreciate the
saving of those few cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-05-16

An agent of Boston Wholesale liquor
house Is quoted by the license organs as
saying "with engaging frankness" that
he Is entirely satisfied with the present
law in Maine, and does not want change.
Meanwhile the organs OF the liquor in
terests are reitsrating in cold type with
the same engaging frankness, that the
opportunity pow offered In Maine to deal
. death blow to prohibition is one which
must not be lost. Which view is II rea-
sonsble to take? Do you believe that
liquor dealers want prohibition
The explanation Of this paragraph
from the Colebrook IN. Fl News and
Sentinel is that Colebrook has just gone
from uo-license to license:
Dove need policeman? Well, We should say
20. We hope those who helped to make our town
license town were satisfied with their endeay-
ors, on the lst day of May. They started In well.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-05-16

The monthly report of State Auditor
Stevens shows that since the first of
January the net debt of the state has
been reduced $2O5, $1,000. But don't be
mistaken or deceived. That reduction
was made, not by this administration,
but by the revenues provided by former
administrations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-06
WILL RAISE THE BAN.
Quarantine on Scabies in Western
Counties to Be Removed.

Six or seven western Kansas counties,
now under the general scabies quaran-
tine probably will be released before
May 1. J. E. Mercer, state live stock
sanitary inspector, and government
live stock inspector are planning a trip
to the eleven counties now under the
general quarantine some time this
week. They will inspect the cattle in
each of the counties and if it is posi-
BILE all the counties under the restric-
tions. except those along the border of
Colorado, will be released.
Colorado has not cleaned up the
mango just as the Kansas and the gov
eminent live stock agents would like SO
to prevent any possible infection of
Kansas stock by Colorado herds it Is
expected that the quarantine will re-
main at least until next fall.
The Kansas cattlemen have been
working hard for several years and now
have practically cleaned up all the
herds in southwest and western Kansas
so that there is little more danger of
the spread of mango or scabies in
eleven counties now under quarantine
than in any other county except
through the importation of unclean cat
tie.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-06
LITTLE DAMAGE FROM STORM.
Topeka Man Says Reports Were Great.
ly Exaggerated.

A Topeka man who has been over
some of the lines of the Atchison, To-
peka & Santa Fe Railway company in
Kansas and Oklahoma since the sand
storm last week says the farmers do
not regard the damage done to wheat
as extensive. The first reports were
that the dirt had been blown from the
wheat roots, but this occurred only on
the hilltops. The rains of few weeks
ago put the ground in good condition
to Withstand the heavy wind. and the
loss will be much less than was feared
at the time of the blow. Farmers at
a score or more places where the To-
peka man stopped told him that with
another rain soon, the prospect for a
big wheat crop would be excellent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-06

An engagement which is not formally
announced. but which is generally un-
derstood among the friends of the
bride-to-be. is that of Miss Grace
Cockrell, the oldest daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. E. NJ. Cockrell, of 201 Green
wood avenue. and Mr.. Edward Rob
ertson of Wichita, Kan. The wedding
which will be quietly celebrated at the
home of the brides parents will take
place some time this month. Miss
Cockrell has a wide circle of friends
in Topeka, as this has been her home
most of her life. She is a graduate
of the Topeka high school and or
Washburn college. and has studied
painting, developing a good deal of ar
fistic talent. Mr.. Robertson is president
of the Hartford Western Land com
Dany and is prominent in the business
and social life of his town.
x X x
The Wild Thyme Shakespeare CLUB
will meet Friday evening with DR.. and
Mrs. c. E. Barber 1912 Western ave-
nue..
y
DIR. and Mrs e. S. Pettyjohn gave a
dinner party Wednesday night at their
home on west Sixth avenue for the
national officers and trustees of the
Knight and Ladies' of Security, who are
an Topeka to attend the initiation OF
new members. The guests were: Mr..
w T. Duton of Dewey, Kan, Mr.. II.
s. Songer of Pueblo, Col, Mr.. r. E.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-06

SAKE of Monet. Mo-, Mr.. J. H. Car
mody of Chicago, Mr.. w. E. Biby and
Miss Ernestine Billy of Denver, Col,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Kirkpatrick, and
Mr.. ]. v. Abrahams of Topeka The
dinner was followed by line party to
the Majestic.
Mrs. Thomas S. Stevens gave a
luncheon today at Mills tea room in
Pittsburg, Pa, who returned to her
home this afternoon, after visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hobson. Covers
were laid for: Mrs. Jack Hobson, Mrs.
Harry Hobson, Mrs. David Palmer,
Mrs. Adelaide Wallace of West Union,
Iowa, Mrs. c. A. Mcclure, Mrs. L. L.
Kiene, Mrs. Charles Skinner, and little
Muriel Hobson.
Mrs. Stevens gave line party to the
Novelty Wednesday evening for Mrs.
Hobson.
Mrs. Harry Hobson gave a bridge
party Wednesday for Mrs. Jack Hob
son of Pittsburg, Pa. The guests were:
Mrs. Hobson Mrs. Charles Skinner,
Mrs. L. l. Kiene, Mrs. David Palmer
Mrs. Adelaide Wallace of West Union,
Iowa, Mrs. C. A. Mcclure. Mrs. F. N.
Risteen, Mrs. Charles Joslin. Mrs. S.
Helm, Mrs. Frank Sturgis, Mrs. D. B.
Johnson, Mrs. w. E. McVey, Miss Ag-
mes Walsh, and Miss Nell Allen.
4 X
The Thenian Bridge club met We'd
nesday evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Trap, at their home on Western ave-
nue..
Pickens' store announces April 10 as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-06

a reception day when there will be on
display distinctive styles spring and
summer season. 1911 millinery.
r x
The freshman class of Washburn COL
lege, will give their annual banquet
Friday night, April IA, at Mills tea
room.
Mrs. ]. B. Heck entertained the S. T.
club Wednesday afternoon at her home,
1885 Western avenue. Guests of the
club were Mrs. George WEIGH and Miss
Leila Morehead. The members present
were: Mrs. G. E. Dougherty, Mrs.
George Boone, Mrs. B. w. Carter, Mrs.
H. E. Seeds, Mrs. F. NJ. Warren, Mrs.
H. o. Warren, Mrs. F. Magill and Mrs.
Heck.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Mrs. T. G. Kennedy of Kansas City
will arrive May to visit her sister,
Mrs. w. F. Bowen.
modelling their house at 921 Topeka
avenue and will occupy it as soon as
the work is finished
Mrs. c. w. Hanchette has gone to
WATERFOWL, N. Y, called by the sudden
death of her brother, Mr.. Harrison D.
Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs James NJ. Bair of Chi
and Mrs. H. H Bair.
Miss Alice Meade and Miss Virginia
Meade will leave Friday for Chicago
for a short visit.
Miss Edna Gafford and her aunt, Mrs.
B. F. Bracken, of Beloit, who is her
guest, went to Kansas City today for a
few days.
Miss Ella Bailey will return next
week from Brooklyn, N. Y, where she
spent the winter with her sister, Mrs.
Thomas Carlyle Wood.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First
United Brethren church will meet Fri
day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at the
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. lief Felix have gone
to Minneapolis, Mimi, to be gone a
month. During their absence their
house will be occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin Scandrett Mrs. H A. Scan
have returned from the south and will
occupy their house on West Tenth
street
Miss Marjorie Rodgers Miss Jean
Rodgers and Miss Bertha Hull, who
are in school at Western college, Ok
ford, O., are spending their spring va
cation in Tffin. o.
Mrs. Lewis Banter of Chicago ar
rived today to be the guest of Mrs.
George BANTER. Mr.. Banter will ar
rive Saturday and he and Mrs. Balm
ter will return home Sunday.
Mrs. l. Diment will leave next week
to spend a month visiting her chill
dren in Kansas City and Excelsior
Springs, Mo.
The Priscilla club will meet Friday
afternoon with Mrs. Wolf, 1919 Jack
son street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Powell are Wis
iting friends in Usage City.
The Courtney Millinery company are
having a sale of flowers and hats dur
ing the forenoon of every day through
Fashion week.
The marriage of Miss Nellie 1. Bow
ers of Berryton and Mr.. Harry J.
Clark of Topeka was solemnized Sun
day afternoon at the home of the
| brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ
Bowers. by DR.. N. J. Taylor of the
First Methodist church of Berryton
The bridesmaid was Miss Annie Weav-
err and the best man was Mr.. Wilson
The bride wore a white embroidered
gown and carried white roses. Miss
Weaver was dressed in white and car
ried pink carnations Miss Florence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-06

Messenger played the Lohengrin we'd
ding march. Mrs. Clark lived in To-
peka about six years and has quite a
large acquaintance here. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clark are at home to their friends
at 312 East Tenth avenue.
Rev. Percy Silver will preach Fri
day evening at the weekly chapel serv-
ice at the College of the Sisters of
Bethany. The service bgins at 1880,
and the public is invited to attend.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-06
Mll0dA's footwear

1fOcO 4A OCtOC1S JOOtCNOt~f
Easter tide has linked
with it, inseparably. the
thought of new things to
wear-new hats, new dress
es and new footwear. This
bright, clean shoe store for
women that is part of the
Greater Mills Store is filled
to overlooking with all the
favored styles for spring
and summer.
The Mills Shoe Store is
featuring this season the
new, short-vamp pumps
as illustrated above. They
have Cuban heels; heavy,
flexible, turn soles; and the
very popular hat band bows.
In satins, Roman silk, vel
vet, cravenette and crash
cite and modestly priced
So. so to $500 the pair.
Ask to see them.
The Mills Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-06
Mrs. Housewife
Suppose

Your Husband had go into the kitchen times day.
365 days year, sick well, don't you think he would
investigate THE WHITE HOUSE PANTRY? The mod
convenience for the Kitchen the most wonderful in
venton in the world today You bet he would regardless
of cost trouble? Then, why not you Mrs Housewife?
You will be surprised with the arrangement of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-06

Everybody reads the state Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-06
White
Pantry

= The number of steps it will you-you don't
have to stoop reach for any article in this pantry
when preparing meals, and will ABSOLUTELY
GUARANTEE YOU the rats MICE worms or weavel,
ants flies any other form of filth that spreads dis
sickness not gain entrance to this pantry You
also make saving of from $40 to $5 each year in
waste alone
To the ladies who interested in this modern
kitchen convenience, and will call at demonstrating
rooms we will tell you how limited number only of
out cost.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-11-02
DEADWOOD SPLITS ON
PROPOSITION TO BUY
Factions at Loggerheads Over
Park and Auditorium Is
sues-Battle Monday.

Deadwood, S. D.. Oct. 30.-At a spe-
cial election here on Monday next, a
proposition to purchase land in the
west part of the city along the right
of way, of the Burlington railroad for
a public park and a site for an audi
forum will be voted upon. The con-
test is very warm, the people of the
east and west ends of the city being
divided on the issue.
Announcement has been made that
If the city will establish a park, Mrs.
w. T. Hartman, of New York city,
will erect an auditorium within the
park grounds.
The opposition to the plan contends
that the proposed sits is unfit for a
park and that certain hackers of the
their attitude.
There is much acrimony in the pre-
election arguments.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-11-02
CONTEST FOR HEIRS
MESHED IN DIVORCE
LAWS OF EARLY DAY
South Dakota Decree Under In.
vestigation in Attempt to
Settle Estate.

Sioux Falls, 8. D., Oct. 30.-The
presence in Sioux Falls for some time
of an attorney named w. c. Blythe
whose home Is in Boston, Mass. and
the knowledge that he was examining
divorce records of the palmy days OF
easy divorces In Sioux FAILS and
South Dakota, has given rise to mucn
speculation as to what particular case
was being investigated by him. He
now has departed for the east. While
here local newspaper men approached
him several times on the nature or
his errand, but he refused to talk Tor
publication.
However, since his departure Tor the
east it has been ascertained thar ne
came to Sioux Falls for the purpose
of examining the records in the case
of the Baroness DeSteuers VS.. Baron
Alphonso DeSteuers, which was dis
posed of in the local courts during the
height of the divorce industry. The
day following the granting of the d.
became the wife of Count Elliott 70
boroski, who had accompanied her TO.
Sioux Falls. Although a nobleman,
from Europe, while here he was known!
simply as William Elliott.
Both Baron DeSteuers and Count.
Zoboroski now are dead, as is also the,
former Baroness DeSteuers, and the
Falls is supposed to have something
to do with an impending lawsuit over
the estate of the dead baroness
countess. BY the terms of her will her
estate was left to a son who was born
to the woman and her second husband,
Count Zoboroski This boy now is 16.
years of age.
The object Of the suit will be to Sc
cure a part of the estate for the two;
children born to herself and her first
husband, Baron DeSteuers, who yet
are living 1t is rumored here that the
suit to break the will Of Countess 70
boroski will be instituted on the
ground that at the time of executing
the will she was insane, and had been;
for some time before that. and, there
fore, was not in fit mental condl-
ton to dispose of her property.
Count Zoboroski was a man of great
wealth, and while in Sioux Falls spent
money with lavish hand.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-11-02

Every dog has his day, and now 1t Is
proposed that every cat shall have one,
too. The Animals Friend society, OF
England suggests that one day in the
year be set aside for cats. and that
friends Of the tabbies observe 1t by
sending a gift to the nearest CATS
home. The Animals Friend society
argues that the need for some organ
lied effort is shown by the fact that In
one institution alone last year upward
OF 10000 cats were received off tho
streets, almost all Of which were de-
serted and homeless. There are now
more than 40 institutions and shelters
for cats In London and the provinces,
supported entirely by voluntary contri-
buttons.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-11-02
The flnest q tortoise shell is said to

The finest Of tortoise shell IL said to
be that which comes from the Indian
archipelago, although much Of that OBJ
tanned on the Florida coast il OF the
very best quality says the Scientific
American. There are three rows Of
plates on the back Of the animal called
BLADES" by the fishermen. In the CEN
trail row are Ave plates, and In each
OF the others four plates, the latter
containing the best material Besides
these, there are rs small plates around
the edges Of the shell, known as feet"
or noses" The biggest turtle does
mot furnish more than 16 pounds OF
shell. Formerly the undershell was
discarded as worthless, but. now 1t is
much esteemed for it's delicacy Of
coloring. Sometimes imitation Of tor
toise shell Is made Of the horns Of
cows.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-11-02
DAKOTA SUPREME COURT.

Pierre, s. D., Oct. 28.-The supreme
court sat for the first time today since
last week. 1t listened to the oral argu-
ment in the case Of State VS.. Leavitt, a
motion to show cause for dismissal of
appeal.
1t admitted Benjamin I. Salinger, of
Aberdeen, to practice law, on the re-
cent bar examination.
Three decisions were handed down.
BY Haney-Hannahs VS.. Provine; af-
firmed, Woods & Rosenberger VS..
Stacy; aff1rmed.M
BY McCoy-Herman Hockman vs.
Iowa civil township; affirmed.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-11-02
PRISONER ESCAPES WHILE
JAIlOR WAITS ON WIFE

Pierre, S. D., Oct. .30.-Hughes and
Sully county police officials are much
exercised over the Jail delivery of
Tom Moore, wanted for cattle rustling!
whose trial was set for the present
term of court at Fort Pierre. He was
kept in the Hughes county Jail I'd
prevent his associating with pals In
the Stanley county lookup. The war;
den had just unlocked the cell door
when his wife called him to get somd
coal. He was gone not to exceed two
minutes, but in that time his prisoneu
had donned his coat and hat and
skipped. The officials are making
every effort to locate him.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-11-02
SEARCHING FOR DISEASE
TO ExTERMINATE PEST

Brookirgs, S. D., Oct. 30.-The en-
tomology and botany departments of
the state college are making some in
teresting experiments with regard to
house flies and their diseases. Guy
Bisby, of Aurora senior student at
Brookings, is investigating the disease
Of the house fly known by the name
empusa muscae, fungus disease. Mr..
Bisby has been cultivating the fly lar
vac in common horse manure, and
subjecting the full grown flies to the
ravages of this disease. The expert
ment is intended to show how deadly
this disease is to the fly and to ascer-
tain If it will have any economic value
as a means Of getting rid OF the pest.
It is not known thus far whether the
result will have any economic value.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-11-02
FIRE MARSHAL CAUSES
ARREST OF A SUSPECT

Hot Springs, S. d., Oct. 30.-G. B.
Flanagan, manager of the Smithwick
Lumber company, has been arrested
on information filed by Deputy State
Fire Marshal Grams charging that he
caused the fire which burned the conn.,
pany's yard at Smithwick in June. He
has been bound over. to the circuit
agan was being crowded by many
creditors when the fire happened under
suspicious circumstances. 1t was in
sured for $1,000 and he claims 1t was
worth 100000 which Is doubted by the
officials.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-11-02

for one who is tracking game any
where near a county line to have licenses
from two counties.
CUSTER-The officers of the Black
Hills branch of the forest service few
days ago received from the government
fish hatchery at Spearfish 10000 black
spotted trout, which have been distrib-
uted in Squaw creek. An additional 10000
have been placed in French and Willow
creeks, near Custer.
RELIANCE-The plant Of the Lyman
County Record. local weekly newspaper
has been purchased by Robert Muzzy. an
experienced newspaper man. who will con-
duct 1t in future.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-11-02

A sleepwalker in New York. a how
Is years old, a few nights ago walked
outsof the window on the sixth floor
Of an apartment house and fell to the
pavement 100 feet below. He was
taken to a hospital with 20 bones
broken, besides Internal injuries, but il
rs thought he will recover.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-11-02

At the presentation of the Steuben
statue to German Representative Rich
ard Bartholdt, In his address to the
emperor, quoted the poet, who said that
II loyalty were not as old as the world
i might have been a German invention
The Berliner Tageblatt says: "The
poet referred to was Heinrich Heine,
whose statue was recently uncermon-
sously removed from the emperors
park at Achilleion-Heine, who up to
the present time has given the Prussian
monument unveilers no work"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-11-02

YANKTON-John Becker. for 30 years
proprietor of the widely known Germania
house. is dead here at the age Of 70 years.
He was one of the city's earliest pioneers.
He was never married and the only sur
viving Immediate relative Is Mrs. G. Wall
baum, a sister, of this city.
PIERRE-In response to the request of
number Of county treasurers, Attorney
General Johnson has filed an opinion, in
terpret,ng the big game law passed last
session, requiring that hunting license
be secured from the county treasurer
to mean that a license must be secured
In each county in which 1t Is desired
to hunt. This will make 1t necessary
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-11-02

Duckworth was such O delicate
courtier he could afford to Jest with a
queen on a very unpleasing subject
even. Once he was showing Queen
Victoria over Westminster abbey.
When they came to the spot where
kings and queens lie Queen Victoria
ehivered little and said: II should
rot care to be buried here-it seems so
cold and damp" Madam" replied
Duckworth, II assure you 1t is per-
fectly dry. You would be quite nice
and snug"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-11-02

The models for the proposed statue
oE Lord Kitchener at Calcutta have
been approved by the committee. The
statue itself will represent him in field
marshals uniform, mounted on his fav-
oftte charger. It will stand on a stone
pedestal containing four bronze panels
IN .bas-relief representing scenes from
oattles In which Lord Kitchener has
taken part.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-11-02

Boundaries are now being located for
onesof the greatest game preserves in
the world In western Canada. 1t will
be owned by the government, and will
take in practically all the east slop of
the Canadian Rockies, extending north
and south 500 miles, and will average
more than 30 miles in width.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-11-02

With strawberry shortcake and
chicken pie as their favorite dishes
american husbands are making a bid
Tor fame. The Woman's Home Com
panion has taken q census on the sub
5ect, and according to returns apple
pie and 'beefsteak and onions are far
IN the background. It might be Of
interest~ to r know what the favorite
drinks are. at home and elsewhere.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-11-02

The statistical department of the In
ternational hygiene exposition, at
Dresden, has Issued q circular, In
which the success Of this, the first en-
terprise Of its kind, is noted. The
management says also that q complete
record Of what has been said on the
subject Of the exposition by the news
papers Of the world would be a yalu-
able addition to the archives, and "all
who have newspe or magazine
articles relating to he exposition are
requested to forward them for preser-
walton and for future reference"