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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-01-27

A stenographer over in New York
wants 70 know what she shall write
instead u Dear Madam" at the begin
cling of a letter If the letter is ad-
dressed to a firm composed of WON
en-. She says she wrote MY Dear
Mesdames," and felt that 1T looked
foolish. How would Ladies" do?
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-01-27

Formerly, knocking a chip from .
mans shoulder was the cue for fight;
now 1t is to pull his whiskers. if he
has any.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-01-27

Since its opening in 1869 the Suez
canal has been completely changed SO
ar as its dimensions are concerned
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-01-27
April Leads In Easter.

From 1910 to 1000. inclusive. Easter
will fall 20 times within March aud
II times In April
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-01-27
JUDGE DECIDES LOVE
AMOUNTS TO NOTHING

In the opinion of Justice Joseph
Asphalt, of the Supreme Court Of
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-01-27
WOMAN DIES RATHER
THAN GIVE UP IDEALS

A martyr to pride! A victim to her
very finest sensibilitiesl A sacrifice
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-01-27
MAN WHO ARRANGED
PEACE AT APPOMATTOX

Maj. Gen. Wesley Merritt, u. s. A..
retired, veteran of the civil war, In
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-01-27
POOR IRISH LABORER
HEIR TO A MILLION

What will he do with his millions?
Some men might use suddenly ac-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20

drawn by any one district. 1t also
provides for the elimination of dis
tricts having less than 1 8 pupils and
an area of II square miles or less, and
provides for their annexation to ad-
joining districts. The fact that the
bill carries an appropriation may stick
in the craw of some legislators, but
the appropriation is necessary. To
create a small tax levy for the pur-
pose, as originally suggested, would,
under the present school laws, neces-
state the distribution of the fund upon
per capita basis, and defeat the pur-
pose of the BILL which is to make the
state at large assist in the education
of children in weak districts
Although he is ill and under the
care of a physician, Mr.. Fairchild ap-
peared before the committee in per-
son and made a strong plea for this
bill. He said that children in the
weaker districts are being neglected,
and cIinched his talk with the argu-
ment:
This appropriation feature may be
a drawback, but you should remem-
Der that the larger educational insti-
buttons under state control, which re-
ceive many thousands every year, &C
commodate only small per cent OF
the Kansas school children Unless
these children receive a primary edu-
cation they can never reap any ad-
vantages from the vast appropriations
made to the larger institutions and
this measure is protection to prl-
mary education.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
NO SALE NOW.
Smith Auto Company Date Advanced
to January 81.

The Topeka Advertising club will
have until January 81, to work for
the retention of the Smith Automobile
company in Topeka. A meeting of
the creditors held this morning in the
office of-Judge J. G. Sloneker adjourn
ed until that date, and no sale of the
plant will be made for the present.
Judge Sloneker upon the request of
the creditors will appoint board of
appraisal for the purposes of making
an impartial appraisement of the
property
The report of the receiver, F. B.
Clark, showed that from December 2,
to January 10, the receipts were $10,-
600 and the disbursements $4,000, but
the report did not show what amount
represented increase in inventory and
what was expense.
It is expected that man of national
fame who is a possible investor In the
new Smith company will be present
from Kansas City for the Ad club
meeting which will be held at noon
Monday in the interests of the reten-
ton of the plant in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
THREE CORNERED FIGHT.
No Election of Senator Probable for
Some Time in Colorado.


Denver, Jan. 20.-With the first bal
lot for United States senator to succeed
the late Charles j. Hughes scheduled
for next Tuesday appearances today
indicated a three cornered fight among
the platform" Democrats, the adher-
ents of former Governor A1va Adams
and the friends of Mayor Robert w.
Speer of Denver, with their strength
SO equally divided that no election
seems possible durino the early days
of the balloting.
The platform Democrats insist the
pledges OF the last Democrat state
platform be carried out by legislation
before the senatorial election takes
place. The strength of this faction
will probably go to Governor Shafroth
An interesting development today was
the. announcement by Lieutenant
Governor Fitzgerald that in the event
OF the election to the senatorship of
Governor Shafroth, he would insist
that Governor Shafroth remain in the
governors chair until fall at least to
see that the platform pledges were
carried out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
Dixie CONTRACT is ASSIGNED.
Spencer 6 Reese Will Build the
South Side Improvement.

Contractors Haskins & Ramsey, who
were awarded the contract for the con-
struction of the South side dixie along
the Kaw river but were unable to Sc
cure bond, announced today to the
board of county commissioners that
they would assign the contract to
Spencer & Keesee another. Topeka
firm.
Whether or not this would be legal
was referred to the county attorney, E.
r. Simon. who gave the opinion that
it would be lawful in every respect
1t is probable that at the next meet
ing of the board the contract will be
turned over to Spencer & Keesee and
they will furnish bond.
The Spencer bid on the dixie con-
struction was $115. 900. The Haskins
& Ramsey bid was 100000. If the
awarded contract is transferred Spen-
Ger will construct the dixie for 10000
and $1,000 less than the next nearest
bidder. Spencer has explained to the
commissioners that his, bid was sent in
before it had been revised and that he
found it higher than necessary soon
after.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
TALK OVER EDUCATION.
House and Senate Committees Go Over
Proposed Bills.

The educational committees of the
two branches of the legislature met in
the office of E. 7. Fairchild. state
superintendent of public instruction,
Thursday evening for the purpose of
hearing q discussion of certain educa-
tional legislation favored by Mr.. Fair
child For several months Mr.. Fair
child and several we'll known educa-
tors of the state have been preparing
for this session by securing statistics
and drafting bills which they consider
necessary to the welfare of Kansas
school children. Some of these edu-
Gators addressed the committee mem
bers upon the merits of the bills sub
1nftted At the meeting superintendent
M. Z. Pearson of the Kansas City,
Kan, schools submitted an argument
in favor of a bill for uniformity in the
schools boards of cities of the first and
second class. AS it stands now. these
boards are composed of from six to
fourteen members. Each city has a
different way of electmg its schcol
board, and the bill is especially applic-
able to Topeka, where the new COM
mission form of government will, after
this year, necessitate a special cleo
ton to elect members of the school
board The bill provides for uni
form membership of six on all city
school boards, and provides for their
election.
Mr.. g. A. wagner, principal OF the
Emporia high school, submitted a bill
to raise the grade of teachers in one
teacher County, schools. He holds
that the grades are too low and that a
large number of teachers are dumped
into the coutry districts with third
grade certificates.
A F. Senter, superintendent of
Great Bend, offered bill providing for
q minimum term of seven months, and
cited instances where schools were
maintained for only four and five
months His bill, which is the pet
measure of superintendent Fairchild,
provides for state aid for the weak
school districts which can not keep
up seven months term by local tax
alton. The bill shows care and thor
ough investigation of conditions, and
will probably meet with the endorse
ment of the house and senate COM
mittees 1t calls for an appropriation
of 100000 to be used as a general
fund, and limits the amount to be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
Climate Failed
Medicine Cured

Il mas been abundantly shown that rest.
fresh air. and good food, do help many
to be really honest, it must be admitted
that the disease is seldom more than
ncIn,ss Siferatiua ~ aner madioine made
for the cure of Tuberculosis. 1t has cur
ed this disease sgain and again Often
surroundings were not ideal, where no
intelligent care was taken OF the patient;
where money was scarce: sood 1000 ana
good cooking unusual-yet cures result
ed. Now we argue and urge that Eek
mans Alternative should be used in every
case of tuberculosis, in addition to good.
nourishing food. and fresh air, which we
all need.
have been made-are interesting reading
A remarkable cure follows:-Weldon, III.
Gentlemen: Through Eckman's Altera-
grave, and. feeling that might benefit
suffering humanity. I take pleasure IN
writing you a brief history OF my SICK
ON December II. 1904. I was taken
with typhoid pneumonia. My lungs be
Was examined Us muG and Tubercuiosis Baciii
was found. On February zlst: lSS- was
ADVISED to go to Fort W NO, right G mag
became very much ernaciated. My physi-
Colorado as quickly as possible. I left
Texas June LIST, and arrived IN canon
City June Srd. very feeble: After being
me that nothing could be done. as my
case was hopeIess Three weeks later I
returned home. weighing 100 pounds. the
doctor having given me no assurance OF
reaching there alive.
On the 18th of July I began taxing
Eolkman's wonderful remedy Tor Con
sumption, it being very highly recon-
mended. Today I weigh 15S pounds
am stout and well and can do any kind
Of work about my grain elevator I have
not an ache nor pain in my lungs. ear
well, sleep well, and never felt better ]
would be glad II every person an c1,re
(Signed Affidavit) ARTHUR WEBB:
Eckman's Alternative cures Bronchitis
Asthma Hay Fever; Throat and Lung
Affections. For sale by Geo. w STAINS
| field $50 Kansas avenue. and other lead
ing druggists. Ask for booklet OF cured
| cases and write to Eckman Laboratory,
Philadelphia, Pa, for additional evidence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
ADDITIONS TO NAVY.
House Committee Favor Two Battle
ships and IA Other Vessels.

Washington, Jan. 20.-Two battIeships.
two golfers. eight torpedo boat destroy
ers and four submarine boats constitute
the naval increase progress for next year
under action of the house committee on
naval affairs today
This action of the committee carries ont
the main features of the administrator
of building two battleships a year with
needed auxiliary vessels. The battleships;
are to cost $6.000CO0 each, exclusive az
armor and armament and are to he of
1900 tonnage The action on the two
Golfers was unanimous.
On the four submarines which tha Do
cific coast representatives have vigorous
iy pressed the vote was Ii to s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
BIG FIGHT IN HOUSE.
Battle Over the jackson Investigation
Begins.

Representative Orr of Atchison took
the floor this afternoon in the house in
support of his concurrent resolution to
investigate the office of the attorney
general in regard to fees collected in
enforcement of the prohibitory law
during the mast four years Two resor
buttons are before the house this after
noon, the other introduced by Barrier
of Greenwood friend of the adminfstra-
ton, to investigate all the public af-
fairs Of the state.
AS soon as the house took up these
two resolutions. Orr of Atchison moved
the adoption of his resolution. Barrier
of Greenwood moved to amend by
adopting the general resolution intro
duced by himself
Orr, speaking for the adoption of his
resolution. made sensational charges
which he declared had been prosti-
tuted by those who had charge of its
affairs
Watson of Allen replied in defense of
the Beachey motion.
Orr and Mercer of Chase got into a
dialogue that was acrimonious to say
the least.
The debate became general and got
more bitter as it proceeded Matson
of Sedgwick charged that the Orr reso-
luton was in the interest of the brew
ers. He did not connect his observa-
tions with logic or evidence, but ad-
vanced them nevertheless
The fight seems to be drifting into
a party fight. The Republicans ap-
pear to want to investigate their own
officials in their own way in a general
manner, while the Democrats wanted
to make an investigation of the attor-
ney generals office in particular
Cassin Of Crawford county said that
the Beachy motion was coat OF
wf1itewash
The Beachy amendment was defeat
ed.
The Orr resolution waa tLen 1asso6
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
LIMIT ON AVIATORS.
Bill to Prohibit Flying More Than
1000 Feet High.

Jefferson City. Mo-, Jan. 2O.-Repre-
sentative Warner, of ST. Louis. intro
duced a bill today to regulate aero
plane flights. 1t prohibits ascensions
to a greater height than 1000 feet and
REQUIRES aviators to give bond of
900 as a guarantee they will not vi
Olate the law
The penalty is a prison sentence of
five years. The violator of the law is
said to be guilty of attempted sui
eide"
Representative Warner was a friend
Of Arch Hoxsey and Ralph tombstone
and he said their deaths Influenced him
to introduce the bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
SPRING A SURPRISE.
Attorneys for Ketchers Alleged Slayer
Create a Sensation.

Marshfield, Mo-. Jan. GA sensational
turn was given to the trial of Walter A.
Diplex and Goldie Smith. charged with the
murder of Stanley Ketcfsel, today when
attorneys for the defense announced that
they would attempt to show that r.
Dickerson, the wealthy ranch owner on
whose place KetcheI was killed was the
reputed father of the pugilist.
Several witnesses were asked if they
knew of the alleged relationship between
Dickerson and Ketchel. Judge Skinner
ruled the questions out as improper at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
FIVE MINERS KILLED.
Eleven Injured by Explosion of Dyna-
mite OF Gas.

Richmond Va. Jan. 20.-Five men were
killed, four fatally hurt and seven injured
as a result of an explosion Of dynamite
or gas in the Clayton mines about fifteen
miles west of Richmond early today All
the dead were Poles and came to Virginia
from Pennsylvania Seven men were bad
" Injured They are still in the mine.
ann 10 2 coo feet from the ENTRANCE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
CAN'T AFFORD IMPROVEMENTS

Washington, Jan 18.-F. Dickinson.
counsel for the Chicago, Rock Island
& Pacific railway, in his argument be-
fore the Interstate commerce commits
sion in support of the proposed adj
vance of rates in the west. said:
eff our road is to continue to. per-
form its duty to the public, greater
revenue is imperative.
GAS the situation now is the Rock
Island is unable to make an improve
ments in its property from its net in
come from operation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
Doesn.t want to Be a squire.

Dee-ning the office of justice of the peace
of a township to be anything but lucra-
tive one ]. NJ. Quail, elected in November
to that office in WiHiamsport township,
is willing to forego the honor of being
called Squire" But he sent his resigna-
ton to the board of county commissioners
instead of to the governor. In due time
perhaps some one will be found who will
take the office if coming from the hands
of the governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
Iowa SenatorsIlip.

Z Dess Moines, Jan. 2O.-Tne first ballot
taken by the Iowa legislature on the
United States senatorship today stood
as follows: Lafayette Young, %; w. 8
Kenyon, 81: A. B. Funk, p; w H.
Byers, Is; Warren Garst. Z; Carl
FRANKIE, 1: W. P. Hepburn. 1; Porter,
Democrat, 81 Necessary. so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
LOCAL MENTION.

DR.. Seth A. HammeI has moved his
office from 733 Kansas avenue. to 81
Kansas avenue, where his patrons will
md him in the future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Funeral services for Thelma Lucille
Neiswanger, seven months old, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Neiswanger. 1862
Kansas avenue. were held this afternoon
Burial in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
HereIs aChance

to buy Hats and Furnishing Goods
at such low prices that will enable
you to carry them over for next
season.
We have reduced the price on
everything in our shop.
Have you seen the hose we are
selling at ST.oo per dozen; the ALI
wool Sweater Coats at ST.. so; Neck
ties at 25c, former price soc; Hats
at 5000, former price $500 and
So. so. We want to unload lots of
goods before the arrival of Spring
goods. Therefore we are making
these radical cut prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
Old soldier Kills Two

Danville, ILL.,. Jan. POI. s. Mead, an
ambulance driver, and Robert Suit,
veteran of the Soldiers home, were.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20

this time as Dickerson had NOT vet testt-
fled in the case -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
3 Tremendous Combined Shoe Stocks Must Be
Closed Out in Quick Order

the
us to 10 q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-20
Less than wholesale--Less than cost

not cover cost of making. but don't Quick
hat want Now's chance buy the BEST makes
just about the value of the leather Come tomor
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
On tie Uome Stretch
Some men and a few organic

Some men and a few organiza-
lions profit by past experiences
but this cannot be said Of the law
makers. With the history of all
former legislatures before them,
the present solons have gone ahead
in the same old rut and find little
of the important Legislation plan
ned has been enacted. What is
dons from now until the close of
the session will necessarily be hur-
ried and incomplete. There will
be turmoil and confusion which
will make calm elaboration of the
merits of important measures inn
possible.
There is one silver lining in the
cloud of hardness and delay. If
the members don't have time to
enact needed legislation = they
may not have the opportunity to
rush through some worthless bills.
Aside from the anti-pass bill
and changes in the election laws,
there has been little of Importance
enacted. There are a number of
meritorious measures awaiting
consideration and it is hoped both
houses will have the opportunity
to pass them.-Forum.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
NOTICE
Sale of Inherited Indian Land

Bids will be received by the superintendent
M Nor ID Da tSa so' INIT! 2 Gs,clos;k 5. n: Apsr1i =;
within the Fort Berthold Reservation, to be
sold for cash to the highest bidder:
SEA of Section II, Township lat N, Range
80 W., Fifth Prin. Meridian, in North Dakota.
Each Bid must be accompanied, by q duly
check. OF some solvent bank, payable
to the order of the superintendent, for 10 per
cent OF the amount offered, as q guarantee of
the bidders faithful performance of his pro-
position. If the bid shall be accepted and
The successful bidder shall, within 50 days
after due notice. fail to comply with the terms
of his bid such check shall Be forfeited to use
of the owner of the land. All bids shall be
inclosed in q sealed envelope, which must be
marked by the bidder bid on Indian Land"
received for less than $15.0O per acre, which is
the appraised value. The right to reject any
or all bids is reserved. Checks of unsuccessful
bidders will be returned to them.
Purchasers shall pay the cost of Conveyance
ing: and in addition: the following sums to wit:
If the purchase price is $1,000 and not more
5000. 81; if the purchase price is more
than 5000. $3.50.
Further information will be given on ap-
plication by letter or in person.
Charles w. Hoffman,
S'-4z Superintendent
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
FRIDAY, "a.

DO you know what we think is
the best story in the Bible? 1t
may surprise you, but tbs that one
about Noah and the flood. We
say this even in the face of edu-
Gated folks who turn up their
noses and say that the flood story
is a fake. You remember Noah
had to work a long time on the
ark. 1t was uphill business, too,
at best, to go on sweating and toll
ing day after day under a hot sun,
out there on dry land, while the
hammer and anvil club sat around
splitting tobacco juice on the lum.
Der, whiting up his soft pine
with their old j%ackknives and tell
ing what a fool he was to expect
a big rain IN a county that was too
dry to grow alfalfa. But he kept
at it; finally the flood came and
every mothers son of the croak-
ers was drowned. This is the on.
ly instance We know of either in
sacred or profane history where
the knockers got exactly what was
coming to them.-''Little Mac" in
the Flasher Hustler.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24

NOTICE
Sale of Inherited Indian Land

Bids will be received by the Superintendent
Of the Fort Berthold Agency, Elbowoods, North
Dakota, until 2 o'clock g. m. April 10, 1911, for
the following. described tract of land within
the Fort Berthold Reservation, to be sold for
cash to the highest bidder;
NEh of Section 81, Township 4S, Range 81 w,
containing 100 acres.
Each bid must be accompanied by a duly
certified check on some solvent bank, payable
to the order of the superintendent, for 10 per
cent Of the amount offered. as a guarantee Of
the bidders faithful performance of his pro-
position. II the bid shall DO accepted and the
successful bidder shall within 50 days after due
notice, fail to comply with the terms of his bid,
such check shall be forfeited to ne Of The,
owner Of the land. all bids shall be inclosed
in a sealed envelope, which must be marked by
the date of opening. No bid will be received
for less than 1000 per acre, which is the ap.
praised value. The right to reject any or all
bid is reserved. Checks of unsuccessful bid
ders will be returned to them.
Purchasers shall pay the cost of conveyance
wit: II the purchase price is $10CO and not
more than 5000, 81; if the purchase price is
more than $1,000, $2.5O
Further, information will be given on ap-
pllcation by letter or in person.
Charles w. Hoffman,
Boil Superintendent.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE

Notice is hereby given that that certain
As!fdahl, q sdingleman Mortgagor. to The Haber
Mortgage Company q corporation Mortgage,
dated the First day of April 1907 and filed for
record in the office of the Register Of Deeds of
in Book Fla of Mortgages at Page GA will be
foreclosed bya sale. of the premises in such
mortgage and hereinafter described, ct the
W!aNshbqrn in the County Of Mclean and state
on the 18th day Of April A. y. 1911, to satisfy the
amount due upon such mortgage on the day of
and which !. viii be sold t9 satisfy. The SANG az
South West Quarter, (Eh, Of s: ". ~, and
Lots Three and Q e ~, Of Section No:
Fifty $50, North Range No. Eighty Five tS5),
west of the 5th. p. M.
There will DO due on such mortgage at the
date of sale the sum of One Hundred and Three
Dollars and thirty.fve cents.
The Haber Mortgage Company
BY Geo. o. Stomner, Secretary
Mortgage.
F. w. Ames.
Attorney. for Mortgage,
Mayville, N. D. S-a1