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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-14
The inevitable humor,st.

Each summer sings
The same old song.
The simplest things
Keep going wrong.
When. all secure.
You seek to float,
sumo n is sure
10 rock the boat.
Your little scheme
Ia smooth finance,
The gentle dream
OF soft romance.
The lazy day
of bliss complete
Some harsh dismay
Are sur to meet.
Because some n
Quite lost TO shame
Thinks ii is fun
r" spoil the game.
Whate'er you try.
Tbs sad to note.
Some one draws nigh
To rock the boat!
--Washin gton Star.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-14

Careful yeggmen carry their Soup
many. in spite OF their knowledge Of the
danger. use only q glass bottle. In which
1t 10 likely to be exploded by a sudden
jar. Baltimore Blue, q noted yeggman.
In alighting from q freight train, was
blown e pieces by his SOUP"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-14

Every dweller in tropical or SEMI
tropical countries knows that windows
and doors should be closed in the early
hours of the morning and not opened
again unit sunset IL the house is to be
kept reasonably cool throughout the
to the breezes of the night, but lark
blinds and closed shutters are the Sec
ret OF keeping the temperature low
However, one can never convince an
Englishman of this fact unless he also
has seen its demonstration abroad.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-14

in Japan and also In China the moth
er-in-law reigns supreme in her sons
household. The time-worn jests apply
ing to her in other lands are fully de-
served there. Her treatment Of her
sons wife 10 often unbearable in It's
cruelty. She seems to desire to wreak
vengeance for all the indignities she
herself has had to suffer.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-14

The destructive Philippine volcanoes
have value for one thing. at least. says
q writer in the Pacific Monthly. They
are directly responsible for the finest
Hemp thrives In a soil heavily impreg-
mated with volcanic ash.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-14

The railway and the telegraph are
last few months two wireless telegraph
stations have been established at Mu-
anxa and Bukoba, German East Africa,
by the government. Each Of these has
q radius Of 600 kilometers 1913 miles).
Muanza Is now the terminus Of the land
lines Of the German colony.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-14

The greatest run Of salmon in years
has now entered Columbia river. For
the nrst time In several seasons the
run has become too heavy for the can-
ners to handle al one time. and this has
forced many Of them to put away some
OF the surplus in storage houses until
they can be taken care Of.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-14

The Italian chancellor of the exche.
quer has granted 1;OOO,0 900 lire for ex.
cavations to be made at Herculaneum
The king himself has promised to give
500, 900 lire. 1t is curious to note tina:
60 houses have been built right over
the streets of the Ole town. These will
all nave to be pulled down. Consider.
able treasure. 1t is said, lies hidden be-
meath the ruins to be examined.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-14

The little town Of Roxbury. La. Of
probably 100 souls without doubt sets
the pace for all other towns for the
number OF automobiles in proportion.
to the population. 1t is a fact that ev.
cry person in the village can be taken
on a joy ride at one time in the motor
cars owned in the town. 1t is thu
opinion of the Roxbury people that not
another town in the country has a suf.
ficient number of motor cars to carry
all the people Of the town at one time.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-14

Welnen are now engaged IN all but
~ g tns .eatnful occupations Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-20
HE MEETS M'MANIGAL
Dynamite Witness in Secret Confer
ence With the Informer.

Los Angeles. Cal, Dec. Poe A.
Clancy, leader of the organized struc-
tural iron workers of San Francisco,
summoned here to testify in the federal
dynamite conspiracy investigation, was
called into the private office of Special
Prosecutor oscar LawlOr today to meet
Ortie E McManigal, the confessed dy-
namiter and accomplish of the McNa-
mara brothers.
No one outside knew what took place
The two met in the presence of num-
Der of detectives, deputy marshals and
other officials. Interest was Whetted
by the fact that in his published con-
fession 1IcManigal declared that he
was told by John Mcnamara. former
secretary of the Bridge and Structural
Iron Workers association to come to
California and meet man named
Clancy
The failure of the federal officials at
Albuquerque to intercept Attorney
John R. Harrington, formerly connect
ed with the Mcnamara defense, and for
whom a federal subpoena was issued
several days ago. caused the United
States marshal here to send out men
again today to search for the missing
witness. 1t was stated that the postal
authorities had been asked to reveal
where Harrington had ordered his mail
addressed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-20
LAST DAY OF TAX PAYING
state Treasurer's Office VIII Be Closed
Tomorrow.

Weather conditions today probably
kept a large number of taxpayers away
from the county treasurer's Office and
the crowd at the court house this af-
ternoon was much smaller than that
Of yesterday. This is the last day for
the payment of taxes before the penalty
applies.
commissioners Monday, an order was
issued permitting Treasurer Weight
man to close his Office from December
81 to IS, that his men may catch up
with the hundreds of remittances sent
to the once by mail. Such payments
as reach the treasurer's office tonight
will be received and the usuaI rebates
allowed. The extension of time, how
ever, will beneht only out or town
property owners
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-20
he IS WELL NOW.
Ed Jordan's Consumption" Is
Cured in Record Time.
Released From Jail to Die,
Whips His Wife.

Ed Jordan. released from the county
jail this week on account of failing
health is showing rapid Improvement.
Less than "A hours after Jordan left
the county jail a free man, he beat his
Wife stirred up a lively neighborhood
row and is now in the city Jail.
When the county commissioners met
Monday, they were confronted with a
statement from DR.. =. NJ. Hensley,
county physician, in which ne urged the
release OF Jordan, who seemed to be
dying from tuberculosis Jordan's ac-
count with Shawnee county is in red
ink to the amount of some 500 or 200
days in jail. But Jordans days were
numbered, it was urged, and the county
board had no use for a dead prisoner
Jordan was not paroled. He was given
all the rights and privileges of man
who never saw the inside of Jail and
invited to go his way rejoicing. Jordan
did just hidden
Renews Old Acquaintance.
That night Jordan visited his old
haunts, renewed acquaintance of long
ago and filed his system with North
Topeka whisky. Then there was an al
tercation between Jordan and his wife
that disturbed sleep in that locality.
The police separated the warning wife
and husband, who a few hours before
had been pronounced all but ready
for the undertaken. 4 little whisky
and a few hours freedom had performed
a. miracle in JCrdan's makeup He was
a new man again and ventured the as
sertion that he could put his size in
wildcats to sleep in thee rounds.
While Jordan must answer to the
city for minor offense, his account
with Shawnee county is erased and
forgotten. He went to Jail last April to
serve a six months sentence for sell
ing liquor. In addition to that, there
was $500 fine and costs that Jor-
dan was to dispose of at the rate of
81 a day. This contract for some 1, 800
or 1,40O days service in the county
jail possibly softened the heart of the
county attorney, who dismissed a sec
ond case against Jordan at the states
expense.
Recently Jordan's health began to
fail. He coughed and wheezed and
groaned and grumbled until fellow
prisoners could neither sleep nor en-
Joy the comforts of jail life. The
county physician studied Jordan's case
and said the man needed more fresh
aid. He got it and Immediately showed
Improvement.
Had the board been stubborn and
merely given Jordan parole, he
might be called back to serve the re-
mainder of those 700 days. But the
board was generous. Jordan was sur
rounded with every opportunity to re-
cuperate and the 700 days which
week ago stood against the jointist S
record have been forgotten and Jor-
dan is endowed with all the rights and
privileges of his neighbor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-20
MAY SHUT SINISTER UP
Report That Russia VIII Put a Guard
Over Him.

Washington, Dec. 2O-State DEPART
ment officials were without advices from
American Minister Russell at Teheran
today connrm.ng the press dispatches
that the Persian ministry had resigned.
Unofficial reports that Russia had de-
cided to move on Teheran Thursday
and place a guard about the residence
of W Morgan Shuster Jr.. the Ameri-
can treasurer general OF Persia. to pre-
vent him from attending to the duties
Of his Office. were given little credence
by the state department in the absence
of any such news from Minister Rus
sell
The officials, however, admitted that
such a situation would present a diff
cult problem in view of the represen-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-20
GAZETTE IS CHARTERED.
Hutchinson Daily Morning Newspaper
Is ReOrganized.

The Hutchinson Gazette the largest
Democratic daily in the state, has had
a reorganization and Incorporation pa
pers We're issued today for the new
the plant now, and H. A. Hart, c. T.
Warren, H. S. Thompson and Sam S
Graybin are associated with him
among the incorporators. The com
pany is capitalized at $40, 900.
A Topeka company, the Belvoir I'm
provement company, was incorporated
today with a capital stock of So, 500.
John F. Switzer is the head of this
company and associated with him are
L w. Wilson. J. J. Henderson, N. A.
Neiswanger and c. c. Knowles.
The State Charter board granted new
Companies Capital.
Gazette Printing Co.. Hutchinson. s 20 900
Platte Cattle and Land Co., Cold
water ....-.--.--...-.--..------- zZ0,UuV
Coneordia Investment Co.. Con
cOrd1a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1UVuc
vile. Kan '-eS = - - 100000
Penhart Investment CO.. Arkansas
South LaBin Telephone Co. Hal
stead OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1O,OJO
Independent Publishing Co., Olathe. 10000
Alfalfadale Development Co., Car
Home Drug Co, independence -. 5000
Dodge City and Colmor Telephone
o. Dodge CITY Observation-Disclosures. 500
Belvoi- Improvement Co. Topeka. 12,oUO
Pomeroy Baptist church. Bethel
Weaver U. B. church. McCuEe.
Kansas Colored Orphans home, To-
peka.
Board Trustees Neosho Annual Confer
ence U. 3. church. lola.
First Christian church, Kiowa-
extension ...- -, 10000
Sylvan Grove Fair & Ag. Assn,
Sylvan Grove. increase -....-.--.-- 1900
Sen+er increase 10000
Conoo~dia Creamery Co Concordia 80, go
q A. Walker Mig. Co. Kiowa.... 10000
Clemens X son Coal Co Pittsburg %, 900
Wichita Water company. change of
name to City of Wichita Waterworks Co.
First Presbyterian church, Argentine,
change of name
Allen County Investment Co., change
of location.
Farmers State bank. wamego. change
hutchinson Carpet Co., Hutchinson.
change of name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-20
Paroled Tailor Finds Being Good
= Lonesome Job.
Wine and Women Cause Him to
Need Money.
FORCES FOUR Cheers
Holds Revolver III Hand as OIL
Ger Approaches.
IIliterate, He Gets Boy to Fill
Out Blanks.

Unable to make his salary cover ms
fondness Tor women and wine. Morris
Butler. paroied prisoner from the
I.eavenvorth penitentiary. who has
baen employed in the tailor shop OF
the Felix &, sons clothing store. used
his employers name TO pass TOUR
worthless checks aggregeating Sllo'
and will be returned to the penlten-
tiary-
Morris is Jew and is under SEN
tence of from one to ten years TOR
murder over card game in Wichita
several wears ago. He served two
and one-half wears and was paroled
over a wear ago. AT the penltenIlarS
~ was master Of the tailors and is an
excellent workman. He had been IA
the employ OF Felix & Sons nearly
Four checks were passed by Butler
Yesterday to people he knew Each
was for S2T-50 and were given 10 the
Moore Printing company. Mother
Hui. at whose hosiery at Eighth ana
Monroe street he lived, the August
Clothing company and the Greenpaum
WOmen'S clothing store he took SAv
in goods at the Green baum store for
ono of his girl friends and the balance
iu cash 1t is said he got cash with
the other checks.
Boy Writes Them Out.
Butler himself is unable to write
SO ne induced boy. whose name ne
gave as Morris ketchum, to pen the
checks for him. The checks were
drawn on checks of the Topeka state
bank, which Ike Gilberg, the tailor. be
lieves he took from his book. The
worthless pieces of paper were made
payable to himself and signed with
the firm name of Felix & Sons.
1t is scarcely beHevable that expert
enced persons would accept these
checks in the form they were present
ed The penmanship was poor, the
insertion of the amount was begun
with small letter and the firm name
was spelled with a small 50 begin
ming the Sons in such handwriting
rs no business firm would let out of
the shop.
Holds Revolver in Hand.
Detective Ed Voiles was assigned
the case after a check had been show
ed by Greenbaum Tuesday evening.
Butler was arrested shortly after s
o'clock on Seventh street where he
was talking with young woman. But /
Ter held q revolver in his hand when /
approached but offered no resistance. /
VoiIes learned that he had gone to !
Kansas City Sunday and regiserted at
the Victoria hotel under the name, /
Joe Deutcher 1t has been only the 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-20
Holiday Week Prices

y ice Live Geese (llmlIeQ num-
her), ID 10 y c
A few Dressed Turkeys. 10 2115c
? lbs large English Walnuts 35c
, lbs. Bulk Nacaroni or
Spaghetti. 25c
Spicy Mince Meat, fbs. Csc
Rich White New York
Cheese, 10. 1Sc
25c Christmas Tree Stands
Cor holders), each .15c
Frou Frou Sugar Waters,
delicious, 10 foe
Xmas Tree Candles, box. Sc
A few nice Dressed Geese,
ID lie
Finest Ground Sage put up,
can SC
1 6 lbs. Finest Gran. Sugar .Sf.OO
White House Flour. 4S lbs. S1.35
(This is the best Flour made
in Topeka.)
Lots of fine Country Butter.
Come and try it.
2 pkgs- Toe new Figs 15c
Storage Eggs. all candIed,
dozen pc
Candied Citron, ID. .19c
Bulk Queen Olives, qt. soc
Finest Cranberries. quart. .12c
lbs. Hard Mixed Candy,
very NICE. CSC
Finest handmade Chocolate
Drops, pure cream center,
hand dipped, 10 1Sc
Nice fresh Cream Candy. n Toe
Fresh Jelly Beans, ID .1Oc
Fresh Peanut Taffy. 10. pc
Chocolate Drops. 10 .12c
Cream Dates. 10 1Sc
Common Mixed Candy. > Tos.15c
Our fine Bread pIeases most
everybody. for.
Fancy Mixed Nuts. qt..13c
Get all your Xmas supplies at
the Owl and save money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-20
special storm Marning.

Washington. Dec. 2O.-"High winds
in the Mississippi valley, heavy snow
in Nebraska and Minnesota and heavy
snow or rain in Iowa. was the special
warning issued by the weather bu-
reau today to the people of those
states to prepare themselves for storm
conditions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-20
Monterey sails for Swallow.

Annoy. Dec. 2O.=The United States
monitor Monterey sailed today for
Swallow. Serious trouble is reported
to have broken out there between the
Chinese and the Hakkas, a warlike
aboriginal race inhabiting the interior.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-20
PAUSE IN HIS CAREER.
millionaire Kid" Is Arrested on a
Charge of Forgery.

New York. Dec. 2O-The career of Ed
ward RipinSki, who Broadway got to
know as the millionaire Kid" made an
abrupt pause today when Ripinslzi was
arrested on a charge of forgery. The po-
lice say that Ripinski, who is only %
years old. obtained at least $1,000 from
the tea company for which he works
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-20

last week or so that his employers had
noticed that he drank to an excess and
it is supposed he got tired of being
good only recently
Warden J. K. Codding of the peni-
Tertiary was notified of Buffers ar
rest by Voiles last night and answered
that he would send for him today.
Voiles still is trying to locate the lad
who wrote the checks to corroborate
Buffers statement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-20

Chicago, Dec. 20.-The newly or
ganized national drainage congress
will meet in New Orleans from April
10 to 10. according to messages re-
ceived from Acting President Edmund
T. Perkins today. Mr.. Perkins is now
in New Orleans arranging the meet
ing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-20

tations made by the United States some
time ago that the right of Sinister as
an American citizen must be respected.
They were not inclined to discuss
whether such a move on the part of
the Russians could be taken as an act
against these representations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-09
CONTEST NORFOLK ELECTIONS.
"Straighouts" File Charge Of Fraud
Against Fusionists.

NORFOLK, Va. July s.-The Norfolk
county "straightouts," contesting the
county primary election OF June Is. car
ried by the fusionists. today filed their
charges and specifications Of contest.
mentioning alleged activity of special po-
lice at the polls. nonpayment OF poll
taxes personally voting OF persons who
had not lived in the county for the re-
quired time and the participation OF re-
publicans and the naming of straw
candidates The 'straightouts" protested
against the fusionists fling contest In
cases where their candidates were de-
feated on the ground that the time limit
had expired.
The committee ruled that today had
been fixed to receive all contests. and
John A. Codd. defeated fusion chairman
of the board of supervisors. filed notice
of contest over w. II. Rodman. alleging
illegal voting In democratic ''straightout'
strongholds and the voting of more pee-
Die than were actually on the list. Rod
man appealed to the state convention.
Answer and counter charges will be re-
ceived July 10 and the investigation will
be held July 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-09
TO GIVE Up PORTFOLIOS
Mexican Officials, 1t Is Said,
Will Resign From the
Cabinet.

MEXICO CITY, July S--Emlio Vas
Quez Gomez will resign in a few days as
secretary Of the interior, according to a
statement made tonight by Francisco I.
Madero, jr. Upon him has fallen the re-
sponsibility of restoring normal condi-
tons In the various states. and his al
legged failure to do this promptly has
given faction of the Maderists an OPP
portunity to demand his removal.
II is also charged by this faction that
Gomez has been too lax in permitting adj
herents of the old regime, or 'cientificos. !"
to continue to draw government salaries.
This opposition in the ranks of Fran
cisco |. Madero is growing rapidly.
That DIR. Vasquez Gomez will cease
to hold the portfolio of the department
of education is also rumored. This week
he resumed the practice of medicine. He
was Maderos running mate in the presi-
Dental campaign last year, and 1t has
been assumed he would be on the same
ticket as candidate for vice-president this
fall.
Madero tonight insisted that his rela-
tons with the Vasquez brothers were
as friendly as ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-09
CARRIES SLEEPING BERTH.
Balloon in National Race Provided
With Unusual Equipment.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. July s-The bal
loon Kansas City, which will start, pi-
loted by Capt. II. E. Honeywell. in the
national balloon race next Monday, will
be fitted with basket in which the oc-
cupants, one at time. can lie down and
sleep Heretofore the passengers In all
racing craft have been forced 10 SLEEP
huddled up.
Honeywells balloon Is fitted with q
trapdoor in one side Of the basket. When
one Of the passengers desires to take a
nap the door will be lowered outward
and his feet stuck through the opening.
Then his body can lie at full length.
The finishing touches We're put on the
aviation field today. Three OF the seven
pilots entered in the race are now here.
All OF the balloons are here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-09
BY AUTO FROM ATLANTA.
Edwin P. Ansley Arrives With Party
of Seven.

Edwin p. Ansley. president Of the Real
ty Trust Company OF Atlanta, Ga. ar
rived in Washington yesterday with a
party Of seven in his two automobiles,
coming over the National highway as far
as Winchester.
While here the party Is being enter
tanned by Mr.. Ansleys brother. H. c.
Ansley. treasurer of the Southern rail-
way. and after q day or two will leave
for Winchester and there take the Ma
tional highway for New York and a tour
OF Long Island. Mr.. Ansley's party in
cludes his wife and two daughters,
Misses Laura and Mamie; his two sons,
Percival and Harry, and Rucker McCar-
thy and Harold Atkisson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-09
RESULT OF ACCIDENT.
Wounding of G. Harvey Kersey Not
Done Deliberately

The reports OF the injuries sustained
by c. Harvey Kersey. the travelling sales
man OF this city who was stabbed in the
neck at the Grand View Hotel. near
Hampton, Va. last Tuesday morning by a
woman. arc grossly exaggerated, accord
ing to the statement Of his father
Charles T. Kersey Of 468 NJ street south
west, last night.
Mr.. Ksrsey declared the woman. in a
spirit Of fun. had told his son she would
cut his head off, II he did not ac-
company her to the beach where others
Of the house party were enjoying a dip
in the surf She held fork close to his
head. and in raising his arm Kersey
caused 1t to Jab into his face, a small
artery being punctured.
Mr.. Kersey said his son Is at present
In Richmond attending to his business
affairs. and had experienced but little
Inconvenience as a result Of the accident.
He denied the Virginia authorities were
seeking to arrest a woman known as
Mrs. Dora Hay, who was reported to be
eluding them In a motor boat on Chesa
peak bay in company with other mem
bers Of the party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-09
ON WAY TO QUAKER CITY.
Aeronaut Leaves New York in Bal
loon, Carrying a Passenger.

NEW YORK. July s.-Favoring winds
late today were taken advantage
Of by Leo Stevens. the aeronaut.
to start on his attempted balloon yoy-
age from New York to Philadelphia.
The start was made from the roof of
department store. and was the frs:
ascension from a skyscraper top on rec
ord.
Stevens was prevented from start
ing early in the day by adverse winds.
but the balloon finally rose at 40
pm, and soon drifted out OF sight
to the southwest. The aeronaut took
only one passenger-W. d. Cash, an
official Of the Aero Club of America
When last seen, the big gas bag
was steadily moving in the general
direction of Philadelphia.
A message was received from Stevens
tonight stating that the balloon had
come down safely at West Nyack. N. Y,
at S:15 O'Clock. He had encountered ad-
verse air currents after clearing the
city. and being carried to the northward
came down rather than be taken further
out of his course.