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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-16
A SEEDLESS LEMON
After Years of Work by the Scientists
to Produce 1t.

20 Produce II.
San Bernardino. Nov. 16.-The seed
less lemon, TO produce which botanical
experts have unsuccessfully iabored for
many years, has been discovered here
The bud wood from which the trees
now bearing the seedless lemons have
been grown came from sample labeled
ssCitron Of commerce.
The original bud came from Italy but
according t. officials of the department
of agriculture a search of the groves
of the old world failed to reveal any
trees which bear seedless lemons.
Fruit men believe the character OF
the fruit was changed through bud
ding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-16
New york stock Market.

Wall St. New York, Nov. 16.-STOCKS-
Union Pacific was the feature Of the
opening of the market today. It rose a
point in response to the showing made
in its annual report as published today.
The strength of this stock stimulated the
general list which was firm at the OPEN
ing. Five thousand shares of United
States Steel sold at 617s to 615s at the open
ing. fraction gain of q. Reading rose
~ Louisville and Nashville Is and Great
Northern preferred u. Lehigh Valley
continued its decline of yesterday. Open
ing Il off it soon fell back point.
The depression in Lehigh Valley caused
a reversal of the opening tendency and
fraction Subsequent spirited buying of
the Southern Group of stocks and manip-
ulation in other quarters brought about a
substantial rally. Lehigh Valley rose
from 176 to 1855 Reading moved up to
near ISL and Union Pacific extended its
gain to 2 points on an active demand.
United States Steel was purchased IN
large amounts. one block of 5000 shares
changing hands at SPA
Room traders took profits sparingly and
the market was set back slightly Lehigh
Valley later was pushed up to 1879 bat
the geenral market remained in a. state Of
inanimation. Louisville and Nashville
and Atlantic Coast Line were absorbed
steadily and showed advances Of "A and
2% respectively
Stocks were sold more freely in the at
ternoon, the reaction from. the best fig
ures amounting to a point in Union Pa
cific, Reading and Lehigh Valley. Prices
improved again afterward but the market
appeared to have lost much of its snap
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-16
Topeka Markets.

FURNISHED by the Chas. Wolm Packing
Co. yards close at noon Saturday. We
cannot use pigs, thin BoWa or hogs
weighing less than 10 lbs. Do not mar
ket hogs unless same are well finished
as we cannot use half fat stun. We nivo
below prices effective at once. until fur-
Their notice.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-16
OKLAHOMA FINDS OIL
Packingtown Scene of New Strike
Which May Cause Boom

Oklahoma City, Ok, Nov 16--An inn
mense gas field is believed to have been
found on the land adjoining the farm
of H e. Houghton, two miles west of
Paclingtown. According to the optn-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-16

higher. Top. $3.50; bulk Of sales. ss15a
SHEEP-Receipts 800. Market steady
to weak. lambs, $4.5OQ6.0o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-16

st. Joe, Nov 16--CATILE-Recei
cows and heifers, $2-soQ6-5O; calves, 5000
-IHoes-Receipts 1850. Market 5Gao,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-16
New york Sugar Market.

New York, Nov. 16.-SUGAR-Raw
nominal; Muscovado, 80 test, $4.62; centri
fugaI. .s6 test. s5.12; me- SEES, SO test. $4.s7
refined, easy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-16

New York, Nov. 16.-AIONEY-Money on
cali steady, 21zQ21z per cent; ruling RATE
ga per cent; CLOSING bid 23s per cent; Of
fered at ~ per cent. Time loans, steady;
60 days and 80 days, 35z per cent; six
months, 31zaSs4 per cent.
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper AZ per
cent
Sterling exchange steady with actual
business in bankers bills at 80 for 60
days and at $4-s7 for demand Comm ercial
bills s4-S31s.
sILvER-Bar silver, 5szsc; Mexican dol
lars, 461zc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-16
Chicngo Iive stocIs EIarIset.

Chicago. Nov 16.-CATTLE-Receip
estimated at 10000. Market dun. Beeves.
S45Od9. 10; Texas steers, $4.OO0o-S0; western
steers, S4.3067.30; stociters and feeders,
50 sO05.75; cows and heifers, $l90g575;
calves S55OdS.25.
HOGS-Receipts estimated at p 900.
Market steady. Light. S5-9OQ665; mixed.
*. IOd6.65; heavy. $6.10d6. Sta: rough, $1,000
$50; good to choice heavy, 9630Q6.6I1Ai
pigs, S42505.00; bulk of sales $6.SbQ6.6o.
SHEEP-Receipts estimated at 5000.
Market steady. Native, $2.50d3.75, west
ern, $2.6503.9O; yearlings. $s-l6qi.aO; lambs.
native, $3.7505.s5 western, $S.lo4o.l5.
DAILY MOVEMENT OF PRODUCE.
Car lot receipts: Wheat % cars with
OF contract grade: corn 135 cars, with 2
of contract grade; oats lo1 cars
Total receipts Of wheat at Chicago, Min
neapolls and Duluth today were fl3 cars.
compared with $40 cars last week and go
cars the corresponding day year ago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-16
rnneka Frnlr Nfnrl-.,

rvvholesaig fruit and Produce Nr.r,,o.
furnished by saml Z. Lux. commissiiso,
Topeka. Kan, Nov. IA
FAIRFIELD APPLES-Jonathans -
Dbl, s475; Grimes Golden, per standard
BOX PPLEs-Winesaps, per box. AIS.
5oR g. 40 Mo 'n ippns Per PBsvs Dsi
Yq JT,5 ImPssrisizS,p Per F Box 80
bbl. s4.75; Ben Davis, per bbI ejB-L.
cano per Dbl. ss.7B; York IrnperIai. We:
Dbl. 800; Lauver, per Dbl, Sc. per
Bi BgsAhNR RsF s stifDi sized bync,.- =.
bunch. Sz,ygqzzo; large bunches bsr
bunch. s25o9s-5o; Port Ldmon, per IL
shc- -
Topeka Butter, Eggs and Pou,t-v
FURNISHED Dy the Topeka Packing cor
EGGs-Fresh country. pc s'''' NOV. le-
TTER-Pacldng stock. tic.
POoLLHH1m1 NE az lbs. and over. So;
broiiers. NJ to MS. izc; 's staHs' T. Sc;
cocks. &C; due Ks SC; reese SC: fat yo,sns
Butter and Feea.
FURNISHED BY The Continenta, -
Co.. Topeka, Kan.l es-tnery
cz1cAeo roeTT OgDslss Kan. Nov. "a
n Y EGGS-31Q53c
CREAMERY BUTTER-chicaro -,
n Y. BIC; Elgin. acc. -''easo' 80;
Topeka Grain Rfarlr.s
sas ave. ana cnrtqs, corner Kan.
KAFFIR cORN-Per cv- y an, Nov. 70.
WHEAT-S8d92c. - rA4O0l1o
OATE-4OU45c.
OLD CORN-ssc
NEW CORN-00c
Topeka Wool Rfara-..
tOuotaIons furnished By Jarsca
HIDE Co.. los East Third ~ smith
rr.,9.s -, Topeka, Kan. NJ. =.
fl kSa,nsa as iM,e6rasak ana oflaboo2v, ie
1il2c. light fine. 1fffIIc. h -s.lk medium. 10
'S3ioraeo New Mexico ana re,.t l'c.
~ ~ fine. 1201Do NSnt nnes 1401ios
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-16
Cotton Market.


Galveston. Tex, Nov 16.-COTTON
Market unchanged, s5sc-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-16
STEERS.

Market price paid for dry lot cattle.
II YOU will favor us with your inauirfen
advfsfnr number OF head. quality arS
and length OF time on feed. we viii MAKE
YOU an offer or arrange for our buyerr
~ call on you.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-16
CALLS US CHUMPS

CONTINUED from Preceding Page.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-16

Iopclla4 Kan, Nov. 1f
HOGS.
MIXED AND BUTCHERS $500. IS .75f3s OK
HEAVY ..---.---------.------.--- 5.750f6.IO
LIGHT ...-....:..-....--.-.... 55Od5.90
Cant use thin ooss OF those under i7s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-16
kansas city Live stock sales.

lThe following sales were maze this
morning at the Stock Yards. kansas
City, and reported over long distance
telephone direct to the State Journal by
Clay, Robinson g. Co. live stock COM
mission merchants. With offices at AL
markets.
Kansas City, Nov. 16.-CATTLE--Ife-
ceipts today 1000 head. Market steady.
HOGS-Receipts today 1900 head Mar
ket &c to 1Oc higher; bulk OF sale &.l99
6.55; top. $500.
sHEEP-Receipts today. 1000 head.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-16

rvVrolesais Fruit and Produce k4artrne
furnished by Saml Z. Lux. Comnisqton
Merchant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-16

Butter and Eers.

FURNISHED By The Continental --..
Co.. Topeka. Kan.I ~ eamery
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-02
Government a Mixture Of Forms.

This reference to the as the legislative
body of the church quite naturally brings up the
question OF the form of government in examining
II find queer mixture of theocrac aristrocratic
representative and democratic forms Of government
Belief in revelation from God is fundamental doc
trine of the church At the head of the church stands
the prophet and revelator. through whom God
speaks to the church in giving the to govern il
This introduces the theoeratic form OF government
The present prophet to the is President Joseph
Smith. in his 18th year Associated with him in
the presidency OF the church his son. Frederick
NJ. Smith, his first counsellor, and Gilbert A. Smith
his nephew and second counsellor These three con-
stitute what Is known the First Presidency Where
is the second presidency II this is the first? II is
found in what is termed the Quorum OF Twelve
Apostles twelve men selected by revelation and ap-
proved by the church This quorum makesepracticaly
all the missionary appointments subject to the ap-
prevail of the conference
What might be termed the third presidency IS
found in the Quorums Of Seventy OF which there are
at present three in the church As the name indicates
these Quorums composed of seventy members
each, all active missionaries. These three quorums
COR when the church is fully organized or
has need for many. together with the Twelve
Apostles and the First Presidency constitute what are
termed in the constitutional law of the church the
three councils or coordinate Jurisdiction in determn
ing what shall be church law The decisions of any
two of the councils when unanimous determine what
shall be the law. This introduces the arstocratic
form OF government
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-02

church is Smith, cousins but entirely different men
in character and work The president of the Utah
church is Joseph Fielding Smith, alleged hya-ply
poygamist who is said to openly defy the law by
persisently living in polygamy, he stated the
witness stand in Washington during the Smoot in
vestigaton The president of the Reorganized church
is Joseph Smith of independence, Mo. son Of the
original founder OF the church This Joseph Smith
always been characterized a law-abding citizen in
precept we'll as example, while by teachng and
practice he is strict monogamist and has been life
long opponent to the Utah church and polygamy A
magazine recently made the bunder including this
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-02

The largest following of Joseph Smith Of the Re
organized church is in independence NO. and vicinity
There is one congregation in Independence numbering
about $500 souls These worship at what Familiarity
known the stone church" West Electric street.
while another congregation of about 900 worship in
a neat brick church building on the South Side. In
Kansas City the church has some eight nine con-
gregations, most OF them owning their own church
buildings. The largest congregation I'm kaIsas City
is located at Ninth and Lydia streets where they
a building valued at about $4,000 purchased about
years from the Southern Methodist Episcopal
church II is usually spoken of among the Saints as
the Central Kansas City church and houses steadily
growing congregation of Jealous worshpaIs
lContinued Page TwoJ
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-02

mans picture in a galaxy of leading Mormons who
were said to be enslaying the men and women OF
Utah in polygamy, a blunder which has aroused the
members of the Reorganzed church all the land.
Among the delegates which will be in attendance
at the coming general conference at Lamont will be
Apostle Conner r. Grhiths, recently returned from
Jeusalem Apostle John w. Rushton, lately from
England; Elder Charles H. Lake, for many years mis-
sionary to the South Sea islands and at present in
charge Of that mission, and also editor of paper
published there in the native language; Elder Walter
j Haworth of Australia, editor of a local church
paper published in that country. Another delegate
viii be Elder Daniel MacGregor, resident OF Canada
and editor of the official organ of the Sunday school
association Of the church, of which Elder MacGregor
is the general superintendent.
Whatever one may think OF the teachings OF the
Latter Day Saints, ne cannot but admire their zeal
Their missionaries and others in positions OF
bility. not salaried men, but get allowances"
sufficient to cover very ordinary living expenses. In
many instances these allowances afford a very meagre
living a condition which be borne uncomplain-
ngly only by enthusiastic propagandlsts willing to
sacrifice for their beliefs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-02

sf~- zyWA INDEPENDENCE Mo, March 27.-(Special
E&yH Correspondence. President Joseph
FKh Smith, the venerable head of the Re-
RsSs{Azw1 organized Church Of Jesus Christ Of
fkG4MNON Latter Day Saints, a resident of this
&23@9S place, is making his preparations to go
in few days to Lamont, Ia. to be in
attendance at the annual conference of his
church. which convenes there April g. and at which
delegates will be present from many parts of the
world. The fact that the noted churchman is going
to conference has not in past years been Of much
concern to his people, for they have taken it as a
matter Of course that he would there and take his
place the presiding oicer of the convocation but
Tor the last year he has been in very poor health
espeoally the last month, and concern has been
ret about him, and much speculation INDUCED in by
his people whether he would be able to attend
the conference. He has become much enfeebled, his
eyesight almost entirely failing him. but his presence
at the general conference so much that he will
make great effort to attend, that his wonderful
experience and keen intellect may assist the delegates
70 solve some of the perplexing problems which are
confronting the church today, many of which are in
connection with the gathering" of the Saints to
Independence, No. and the regions round about"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-02

determine their business matters in open business
meetings at which any member OF the branch las the
local congregations called The branches
send delegates to the district conference leach dis
trct being formed by assocatig two more branches
in contiguous territory, the district conference in
turn sending delegates to the general annual confer
ence.
The executive arm Of the church IS organised on
the hieIarchca order, the highest body being the
First Presidency, having oversight of the work of
the church in all the world and in all departments
Next to the Presidency, and wO king under its direc-
lions, are the Twelve Apostles, who have oversight
of the missionary work each apostle being placed over
mission" as its president Under tho direction Of
the apostles the other missionaries work the Seventy
in particular, who stand next to the Twelve in ru-
hority Over the work Of the districts ana branches
stand in order the high priests elders teachers ana
deacons, while the temporal financial matters OF
the church are looked after by an order Of bebops
the chief of whom, the general bishop Of the church
is Bishop e T.. Kelley with headquarters in Iudepe1d-
ence, Mo he has two counsellors. one Of whom is
George II. billiard of independence and the other. is
e. A. BIakeslee Of Gal'en, Mich.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-02
AnnuaI Gathering at Lamont.

While thus there is observed the berarchicaI order
of authority and responsibility the history of this
church has shown that there is seldom any entrench
ment upon the rights of the people, for i'm all the
conferences of the church, both local and general
nothing provokes more sudden or heated debate than
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-02
Revelations Passed On By Conference

But all revelations all matters OF church govern
ment, laws etc. are presented to the general confer
enee which is delegate body, and there finally passed
upon before becoming binding upon the church Thus
the representative form OF government comes In
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-02
Mixture of Communism and IndivIdualism.

The Saints hold peculiar views social questions
and their books teach a sort of communism but
communism so strangely mixed with individuaism
that the scheme is unique The gathering is pre-
lminary to putting into effect their peculiar beliefs
to the social relations of the individuals Of the
community. Happenings within the church the last
EAR indicate that the. time draws near when the
Members Of the church will be called upon to show
their attitude the social question throughout
the church one hear the members discussing
conservation" and kindred questions. BY consecra-
ton is meant the giving of all their property to
the church and each member receiving in return
something in the way of stewardship" which he
shall manage for the benefit Of the church the inter-
OF each individual being thus by serving
the church
The general conference held each year. beginning
April 6, is the legislative body of the church and
is composed of delegates appointed by the various
districts and branches of the church throughout the
world. and ex-ofcio members composed of the general
authorities OF the church and the missionaries sent out
by the conference each year
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-02
PuhIIe CO DE smLths NIlked.

one reason that confusion exists today in the
minds Of the public is that the president Of Ach
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-24

lord! Well.nigh had ceased to hope
for thee, o beloved; well-nigh had
this heart of mine grown cold within
my bosom, that had no nourishment
save hope, save hope! Day and night
have watched for thy coming for
many years. praying that thou
shouldst return to me ere this fra
prettiness Of mine. that made thee
love me long ago. so fade that thy
heart should turn to other women.
o my husband"
Husband Great-heavens! Look
here, my dear, hadn't you better come
to your senses and let me so before"
Let thee go. Lalji, ere what? Ere
any come to disturb US? Nay, but who
should come between husband and
wife in the first hour Of their reunion
after many years Of separation? Is 1t
not known-does not all Khandawar
know how have waited for thee, al.
most thy widow ere thy wife. all this
weary time? Or Is 1t that
thy heart hath forgotten thy child
bride? Am / scorned. o my lord,
Naraini? Is there no love in thy bO-
som to leap IN response to the love
Of thee that IL my life?"
She released him and whirled pace
or two away. drsperies swirling, jew
els scintillating cold fire in hopeless
emulation of the radiance Of her tear
gemmed eyes.
"Naraini?" stammered Amber. re-
calling what he had heard Of the wom'
an. "Narainll"
AYE, my lord. thy welded wifei"
The rounded little chin went up q
tribe and her eyes cleaned angrily.
Am no longer thy Narainl, thenf
Or. wouldst thou deny that thou art
Har Dyal, my king and my beloved3
Hast thou indeed forgotten the child
that was given thee for wife when thy
father reigned In KhAndaWar, and thou
Wert but q boy-a boz Of ten, the Ma-
hafSl Har DyaIf Hast thou forgot
ten the little maid thsy brought thss
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-24

face, and looked him squarely In ths
eyes. She moved toward him slowly
swaying, as graceful a. o fawn, more
beautiful than any woman no had ever
known His breath caught in HID
throat, for sheer wonder at this incom'
parable loneliness.
Before he could collect his wits she
had made him captive-had without
warning cast herself upon her knees
before him and imprisoned both his
hands. 5urying her face in their
palms. He felt her lips hot upon his
flesh. and then-wonder Of wonders!-
tears from those divine eyes streaming
through his fingers.
The shock Of It brought him to his
senses. Pitiful, dumfounded. horrihed.
he glared wildly about him. seeking
some avenue Of escape. There was no
one watching; he thanked heaven for
that, while the cold sweat started out
upon his forehead. But still at his
feet the woman rocked. softly sobbing.
her fair shoulders gently agitated. and
still she defied his gentle efforts to
free his hands. holding them in q
grasp he might not break without
hurting her. He found his tongue
eventually.
"Don't!" he pleaded. desperately.
MY dear. you mustn't. For PHYS
sake don't sob like that! What under
the suns the trouble? Don't please!
. Good Lord! what am / to do
with this lovely lunatic?"
Though in time the fiercest
paroxysm Of her passion passed and
her sobs diminished in violence, she
chung heavily to him and made no re-
sistance when he lifted her in his
arms. The error was fatal; he had
designed to get her on her feet and
then stand away. But no sooner had
he raised her and succeeded in Olsen.
gaging his hands. than soft, round
arms were clasped tightly about his
neck and her face-if possible, more
ravishing in tears than when first he
had seen it-pillowed on his breast.
And for the first time she spoke CO
herently.
"Aie!" she walled. TREMENDOUSLY.
Ale! Now is the cup of my happi.
ness full to trimming. now that thou
hast returned to me at last. o my
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-24

from the north, Lalji-thO maiden who
had grown to womanhood ere thy TO
turn from thy travels to take up thy
fathers crown3 Aiel Thou
cAnst never forget, beloved; though
years and the multitude Of faces have
come between u as o veil, thou dost
remember-even 90 thou didst remem-
Der when the message Of the Bell
came to thee across the great black
waters, and thou didst learn that the
days Of thy exile were numbered. that
the hour approached when again thou
shouldst sit in the place Of thy fathers
and rule the world as once they ruled
IT,"
A denial stuck in Amber's throat
The words would not come. nor would
they, he believed, have served his
purpose could he have commanded
them. II he had found no argument
wherewith to persuade Salig Singh.
he found none wherewith to refute the
claim Of this golden.faced woman who
recognized him for her husband. He
was wholly dismayed and aghast. But
while he fingered IN indecision, star
ing in the woman's face. her look OF
Detulance was replaced by one OF d.
vine forgiveness and compassion. And
she gave him NO time to think or to
avoid her; In q tWinkling she had
thrown herself upon him again, was IN
his arms and crushing her lips upon
his.
Nay" she murmured, but did
wrong thee, beloved! Perchance," she
told him. archly. thou didst not think
to see me SO soon. or in this garden?
Perchance surprise hath robbed thee
Of thy wits-and thy tongue as well,
o wordless one? Or thou art over
come with Joy, as I am overcome. and
smitten dumb by It, as l am not?
Aho, Laljl! was ever q woman at loss
for words to voice her happiness?"
And nesting to him she laughed quiet
ly, with q note as tender and sweet
as the cooling Of a wood.dove to its
mate. q
Nay. but there is a mistake" He
recovered the power Of speech tardily.
and would have put her from him:
but she held tight to him. II am not
thy husband, nor yet rajput. ] come
from America, the far land where thy