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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-22
RIVER TRAFFIC REVIVED.
The Steamer Chester Leaves New Or
leans for Kansas City.

New Orleans, May 22.-Carrying
to Kansas City merchants, the steamer
Chester will leave here today for the
Missouri city. 1t is intended as a re-
vival of the river traffic between New
Orleans and Kansas City.
The trade was abandoned twenty
years ago. Merchants of the two cities
believe the inauguration of river traffic
will make for an adjustment of dis
puted freight rates between the two
points
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-22
BLAME ICE CREAM FOR ILLS.
More Strict Regulations for Dealers
Planned by Health Board.

Yonkers N. Y. May 22.-The recent
death of two children from ptomaine
poisoning, the serious illness of third
child and reports from Yonkers physi-
clans of several hundred cases of severe
stomach trouble among children has
caused the board of health to obtain
samples of ice cream, ice cream cones
and waters from all dealers in the city,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-22
LOSE BET; FALL 20 FEET.
school Boys Fail in Attempt to Climb
Palisades.

Yonkers, N. Y, May 22-Two school
boys. Harry Perry and Leslie Reardon
are in the hospital here after 70-foot
fall down the face of the palisades
along the Hudson. They attempted to
climb the fence of the cliff on a wager
and both missed their footing on the
narrow Lodges when nearly to the top.
Perry has a fractured skull and Rear
don a broken arm and internal injur-
les.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-22
PHARMACISTS HERE.
Began to Arrive This Afternoon for
Annual Meeting.

Pharmacists of Kansas began to ar
rive in Topeka this afternoon for the
twenty annual session of the
Kansas Pharmaceutical association,
which will open in the parlors of the
Commercial club tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock and continue for three days.
The local secretary of the organiza-
ton, A. Q. Rosser, predicts that there
will be several hundred dope" dis
penserS here
In connection with the meeting, an
affiliated organization, the Kansas
Pharmaceutical Travellers association
will hold a meeting at 10 o'clock to-
morrow in the U. c. I. lodge rooms.
The program of the meeting at the
Commercial club tomorrow is as fol-
lows:
TUESDAY, MAY 90.
Opening session, Commercial club
rooms.
Prayer, Rev. A. S. Embree.
Address of Welcome, Hon. ]. B. Bill
lard, mayor.
Response, Judge W. I. Bland.
Reading of minutes
Presidents address.
Reception of guests and delegates.
Reports of officers and delegates.
Election of new members.
Communications.
Adjournment.
1870 p. m
Unfinished business.
Appointment nominating committee.
$50 p. M
Address, Prof. John Uric Lloyd
Informal reception of John Uric
Lloyd by Prof. L. E. Sayre
Reading of reports of committees.
Election of new members.
Adjournment.
$3.50 p. NJ
Reception and ball at Elks club.
Strictly informal-no dress suits.
Card rooms for those not wishing
to dance.
T Program of ladies' auxiliary:
.-'7 TUESDAY, MAY %.
1000 a. m.-Business meeting.
2:30 p. m.-Reception at Elks club.
soc p. m.-Ball at Elks club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-22

and chemists are making an analysis
purities.
The health board is preparing q code
of regulations more strict than in force
in any city in the country for the gov
eminent and inspection of the two hum
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-22

Mems overalls-the stout.
sturdy kind of heavy, blue de-
MIN. Made with bib having
watch and pencil pockets, two
front and two hip pockets, side
rule pocket and heavy strap
shoulders. The buttons are put
on to stay. Better than the or
binary kind you get for the same
price elsewhere. 90
All sizes. .OOC
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28
FLoUNCES ARE ADJUSTABLE
Several Ryffes 70 Button o. Close Fit
ting Jersey Petticoat, Matching
Various Gowns.

Adjustable fountes in petucoats are
not entirely new. but until recently IL
has not been easy To buy ready made
these convenient transformations Nor
one can indulge ID a close SITTING jer-
sey top-which will outwear half a
dozen founces-and with Il several
rufies 90 button on
One of these f0un-es can be Of soft
satin finely knife plated ard edged
with a ruche. another more service
able OF moireea. tucked AMI with a
narrow plating at bottom. a third OF
changeable silk
The founces are finished with a
buttonholed band while buttons 10 cor
respond are placed on the petticoat In
this way II is easy 20 use remnants az
dress lining and have a petticoat TO
match each gown.
Such a petticoat IS convenient for
the traveller. as the founces fold into
much smaller compass than the same
number OF skirts
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28

IS perhaps the secret of his success
He could lose slO6 600 on sugar and
eat hearty luncheon within the
same half hour. as he actually did one
CAV in Delmonico's.
Work was a famous horseman. His
harness horses were or national repu.
tation he was arrested IN many oc-
oaslons for fast driving through the
streets OF New York He had a strong
prediction for horses Of a gray color
and he would never consent 10 sell
any horse he possessed Some OF his
broken-down old champions survive
him now in the pasture lots where he
had pensioned them
The dead millionaire was OF irasci.
BILE temper and had many bitter quar-.
rels with relatives and friends. lie
leaves his wealth 10 Mrs. Peter Coop.
or Hewett. his daughter. and to the
children OF Mrs Fanny Burke.Roche.
his other daughter
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28

circular line. but ends in revers a.
the front. closing low az the side.
These suits have the skirts cut IN
straight lines. and many OF the new
braid trimmed models show the deep
yoke or the skirt OF braid or many
folds Of satin applied in horizontal
lines around the hips.
Just TO give a touch OF color TO
these black satin suits. the Innings OF
the coats are usually OF a bright shade.
ether plain. striped or brocade Per-
sian silks are also used. and no
thought is spared CT the Innings. a gen
erous supply OF pockets and convent
ent holders being given u the best
Efforts of our Paris designers.
The Six OF satin suit is undoubtedly
able 70 nm q demand that has hereto
fore NOT been met Il stands half
way bltwccn the cloth suit and the
orna1e afternoon gown. and the wear
er IS just as happy as the medium
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28
THE ALARMING PREVALENCE
OF ECZEMA
Finds Victims Among Every Race,
Age and Condition.

OF all the diseases OF the skin and
kind, threefourths are eczematous.
Millions are born with eczema. and II
IS the only thing other millions have
lett when they die Neglect In infancy
and childhood. irritating conditions af-
focting the skin. ignorance of its real
nature, improper remedies and many
other causes that might be mentioned
have created an eczema which, with
varying severity has afflicted count
less numbers during their entire lives.
Eczema is a 5 kin disease. II is not re-
garded as hereditary. nor contagious.
and is impartially distributed among
the rich and poor, the high and low
The agoniznG itching and burning OF
the skin. causing loss Of sleep. is usual
ly the most distressing symptom and is
caused by the bursting OF little vesicles
filed with an acrid fluid. which burns
as with fire the denuded skin. New
vesiuies form, fill and burst. scales
form upon scales. and crusts upon
crusts until Disagreement IS added 70
torture.
One OF the most successful treat
ments for eczema. whether applied 10
the youngest infant or the Oldest per
son. is hot baths with Cuticura Soap
and gentle anointings OF Cuticura ONT
ment For more than a generation.
these pure sweet and gentle emolli-
ents have proved the most Efficient
agents in the speedy and permanent
relief OF all forms OF eczemas, rashes.
itchings and irritations OF the skin and
scalp. Although Cuticura soap and
ointment are sold by druggists and
dealers everywhere. in order that
those who have suffered long and
hopelessly and who have lost faith In
everything may make trial OF them
without charge, a liberal sample OF
each will be mailed free TO any ad-
dress, together with 32-page pamph'
let, giving description and treatment
of the various forms Of eczema. as
well as other affections OF the skin,
scalp, hair and hands-send to "Cuti-
cura" Dept w. Bos ton.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28
READSL|KER ROMANCE
CAREER OF MAN WHO STARTED
AS PENNlLEss BOY.
None OF the Millionaires Of the Old
School Had Such Picturesque
Personality as Late
Frank Work.

New York Frank Work is dead
He was almost the last 10 die OF that
little company OF American million
aires who started life as penniless
boys. He ran away from home when
he was years old with s. 80 In his
pocket and he died at % worth many
millions and with the original s. gold
piece still in his possession.
Perhaps none among these Amer
lean miliionaires OF the old school
had such a picturesque personality as
Work His fast horses were the talk
of former years His rudy face sur.
mounted by It's snow white hair was
known everywhere in New York
lie was born in Chillicothe. o. and
showed his independent spirit by
leaving lone when his mother
whipped him because he had been
such bad boy in school that the
teacher had whipped him TWO whip.
pings in one day were 100 much lie
never saw his mother again lie
worked his way down the Ohio and
iississippi rivers 10 New Orleans
where lie began as an errand boy
He grew up In that city. saving his
original 81 gold piece and gaining an
education and a livelihood at the
same time But he early saw that
the southern metropolis did not give
him the chance he wanted. so he
moved 10 New York
Here he entered Wall street and
when Jim Fisk and Jay Gould and
Daniel Drew were making their for
tunes he was also busy making
money. He became the head OF the
brokerage house Of Work. Sturgis &
Strong and while he did not become
the master of one Of the worlds
greatest fortunes he was still many
times a millionaire
In the days of his Wall street activ.
ity he was regarded as a bold plunger
and good loser No slump or panic
could deter him from the course his
judgment pointed out as best and this
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28

A peculiarly OF some OF the very
pretticst French lingerie waists OF the
season is that the tucks are put on by
machine and not By hand. although
the waists are trimmed with real lace
and bit OF hand embroidery The
reason is that they are intended FOR
wear. and only machine-run tucks viii
stand the summer resort washerw en-
an
"Hand-run tucks run. said a lover
of fine stitching II you look a. the m
they run and the fire thread neces-
sary for fine handwork has no show
whatever IN a steam laundry In my
opinion that g. where these so-caIled
hand laundresses send their work. for
no tao hands could finish the amount
some women take home and return on
time The most expensive waists
have last TO time at all when an
away for the summer unless they ar,
dry cleaned. and for that they have e
be sent 10 town. and it's an expensive
proposition"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28
SEASON OF SENSIBLE DRESS
shcrt. Narrow Skirts, Turroycr Gel
lars. Lack Ct Petit coats ard 5elts
and Light. Piness Hats.

7, really locks as though We we're
again facing season OF sensible
clothes This may sound ike an ex-
travagant statement In view OF the
freakishrcss that has been offered.
but those who deal IN the subject Of
hygiene and health FOR women are in
favor Of the clothes OF today
The short. narrow skirts. with their
freedom from weight. the high waist
with Us freedom from lacing the long
eouil corsets which protect the vital
organs. the elastics which 90 not bind
the limbs. The sensible boots with
their sturdy soies and high uppers. the
turnover collar, which does not press
upon the thyroid gland and puncture
the skin with It's high homes; the lack
Of petticcats and belts about the
waist. which tighten and stop circu-
lation: the simple coihure which re-
places the large artificial one and the
light weight. pinless hats which cannot
produce headache CT fatigue. all make
for health
Il looks as though the summing up
OF the distinct advantages OF modern
dress prove that We have the balance
% sense and comfort on fashions side.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28
Expert Testimony

There was not much TO be gained
from the witness on the stand. who
seemed 10 have wonderful faculty
for holding his tongue. but the law.
yer tried once more.
You say your boat picked up the
accused at nine O'Clock. 'or there
abouts. he said IL has been stated
that he jumped overheard nearly
an hour before that time Tell rae.
Captain Sampson, how he appeared
TO you when you picked him up. II
you had been required to give an
opinion OF him then. what would you
have said?"
We'll. I'll tell ye honest" said the
captain. when he had disposed OF a
portentious yawn. Il sh'd've said he
was one o the wettest men. II not the
wettest man. that l ever sect
Youths Companion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28
MARRY WEALTHY FARM GIRL
Indiana Teacher Tells Rising Genera
tlcn How 70 Become Successful
and Prosperous.

Kokomo. Ind-A unique solution OF
the problems that confront young
man who wishes 10 become a prosper
Gus and practical farmer was given be-
fore the Howard County Farmers IN
stitute here By Edwin C. Druley.
Others had suggested that the Young
man must cater 70 society and the
theater and get acquainted with city
folk but Mr. Druley brought the dis
cussion 10 an abrupt close when he
said
The best thing for young man
Ike that 70 DO Is pick out wealthy
farmer. get a job on his farm. then
marry one OF his daughters"
That remark brought considerable
laughter. but II was said with serious
ness. Sam Lovejoy. speaking on the
same subject. SAID,
The young farmer must 20 in so
ciety a bit. attend shows and smoke
trife. otherwise he is not in IL
these days"
This brought a sharp retort from G.
L. Gates. who shouted:
No young farmer ever smoked him
self into success or procured farm
by attending the theater splitting and
chewing. nor did he ever roll the
roll out by shufiilng cards. BY econ
omy and good management a young
nan may buy farm"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28

round and round until the wood s. en-
ureiy covered The handle is further
ornameated with three smart little
bows Of pale pink ribton. and six
small pompoms are fastened two at
either side and two a. the top
To carry out The scheme OF color
each pair OF pomroms consists Of one
Of pale pink color and the other 9th.
e. crimson
Little rustic baskets at a few cents
il a great variety OF shapes and sizes,
and they are nearly all equally well
adapted for turning into little pin
cushions Of the nature shown In our
sketch. they may be daintily trimmed
with any small remnants OF silk and
ribbon that may be handy and make
excellent and probable little articles
for sale In bazars or for presents
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28
FANCY BASKET FIN CUSHION
How % Make This Decorative Little
Article That is Suitable for
Present.

The charming and decorative litt,-
pin cushion shown IN the accompany
ing sketch was made from q small
fancy tasket purchased az trihing
cost. The interior Is lined with paper
and filed with cotton wool and COW
cred in with pale pink velvet. tackled
in It's place with few stitches drawn
through the wicker work
The handle is merely bent piece
q Gaze. and this is decorated with
dark crimson narrow ribbon. twiste
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28
Baby Teethes on the Table.

we are called upon TO repair all
kinds OF damages a furniture dealer
the other day said But the most
puzzlng DETACHMENT | ever saw was
that which appeared on beautiful ma.
hogany table brought in for rehnish-
ing All around It's margin were rows
of scratches and small indentations
" hich were hard 70 explain. as the Ia
BILE was otherwise uninjured
What happened 10 it?' | asked
when the owner came in.
Well she replied. the baby in
sisted on cutting his teeth around the
edge Of it, OF course. It was rather
expensive but We both think there is
nothing too good for the baby"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28

grays and the browns are steadily
gaining in favor
Many o. these satin suits have
coats that are short and straight. The
empire line is emphasized IN cut or
IN trimming. Long revers are fire.
quently OF another color or OF lace.
These satin suits are charmingly
combined with wide silk braid. They
are corded and trimmed with buttons
and black-and-vhite moire is used to
form collars and cuffs
The collar is shown in different
forms There is. Of course. the sailor
collar. modified now and combined
with another form Of contrasting satin
or silk Then there is the round col
lar that sweeps across the back In =
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28

The neckwear departments OF the
stores still display the high stock. the
high rundown collar Of plain or en-.
broidered linen. the soft outing collar
with its ieweied safety pin. but all
these old favoriies are fairly sub
merged in the food Of low rundown
collars. stiff and soft
For the most part. however. these
low collars are made In soft mate.
rials. the stiff variety being the regu.
lar Elton. and the Elton with the long
points in front.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28
REIGN OF SATIN HERE
SUITS OF THAT MATERIAL SEEN
EVERYWHERE IN PARIS.
Goats Of.en Are Shor; With Collars
CT Various FERNS. ard ire Skirts
Are Cut IN Straight
Lines

In Paris. whether Il be driving
along the bouleraris or walking IN
the Bots. whether in the delightful
little tearooms spotted IN the shop
pins districts OF ar luncheon Al the ex-
elusive restaurants in the suburbs. the
su-t o. satin Is seen 20 such an ex-
tent tla- Z, IS An assured fashionable
fact
satin Is not shiny. papery material
thar tile word might az first sugsest
i is sct-. ius,rous. supple .ct i- holds
the shape ven i IS richest In black.
YET Tie deep royal blues. the smoke
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28

hams Vegetable Compound was rec
commended, and after taking three bot
ties she has regained her health. thanks
to your medicine. / can recommend it
for all female troubles Mrs. L. A.
CoRKRAN, 1903 Rutland Street, Balti-
more, Md.
Hundreds of such letters from moth
ers expressing their gratitude for what
Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has accomplished for them have
been received by the Lydia +. Pinkham
Medicine Company, Lynn, Mass.
Young Girls, Heed This Advice.
Girls who are troubled with painful
or irregular periods, backache, head
ache, dragging-down sensations. faint
ing spells or Indigestion. should take
immediate action and be restored 10
heath by Lydia +. Pinkham's Nege-
table Compound. Thousands have been
restored to health by its use.
Write to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn,
Mass, for advice, free.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28

The newer corsages are made with
the lower part Of the material OF the
skirt cut on in an even line az a point
Just below the bust. and Joined 10 q
transparent upper part To avoid a
too undressed appearance. fastldious
women are placing a band OF ribbon.
embroidery on heavy lace under TIE
transparency at the lower edge.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28
The colIarIess Neck.

Women no longer young must take
care about wearing collarless frocks
II their Lecks are long and scrawny
they must either have them massaged
between now and summer. or else In
vest in Brussels net
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28

Health is the greatest Of all posses
sions. and It's a maxim with me that
a hale cobbler is a better man than a
sick king Bickerstair
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28
Good Reason for II.

Il see premiere danseuse Is al
vertised TO dance with Ave snakes
twined about her"
Should think she would II a
snake got on me ia bet ia dance. 49,
Stray Stories
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28

daughter Alice. 40
was re s tored TO
health by Lydia j..
.Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound. She
was pale. with DARK
circles un der her
eyes, weak and irri.
table. Two different
doctors treated her
and called it Green
Sickness, but she
grew worse all tho
time. Iydia T.. Pink
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28

Mrs winslcw's Soothing Syrup for Children
teeihinR. softens the gums, reduces iniamma-
lion aliays pain. cures " md collie. PC bottle.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28

The errors Of a great mind are
more edifying than the truths OF a
litte-Borne.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28

Simple remedies are best, Garfield Tea
Is simple. pure. gentle in action and al
ways potent Composed Of Herbs not drugs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28

Garfield Tea contains no harmful drugs.
Composed Of Herbs. IL j. m ideal laxative.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28

i. NJ. p. Cunius-I had a hard time
this morning TO make man take $40.
Goetz Dunn-You don't say! Who
was he?
!. NJ. p Cunlus-My tailor. and
owe him 800.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28

Some men are as easily ratified as
Others are hard TO shake.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28
MY
DAUGHTER
WASCURED
BY Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Baltimore. Md send you here
with the picture of my fifteen year old
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28
In Dennanh

Rodrick -That foreign nobleman "a
reading the stock market and | notice
his eye fingers on "A. c. Preferred.
What does "A. c." Stand for.
Van Albert - Associated Gas 7
guess.
Roderick-H'm! thought perhaps
IL meant American Girl Preferred
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28

To do two things al once is TO do
neither -Publius Syrus
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28
PIL-E-O

Piles cured at home, relief Civ
en- at once. Avoid operations
which are unsa tisfactory and
painful. Send soc for PIL-E-O.
p. o. Box 239, Mount Vernon, N. Y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28
Hls nestinX

q wish Willie had been born a
girl"
"Why?"
"Oh. he Is such a cry baby, | wish
could do something 10 stop his
snivelling at everything that comes
up"
TO stop IT. Encourage II you
mean, Nature evidently intended
that boy for United States sena-
tor"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-28

WY be troubled with ingr9wing nails lou
WI can prevent them. Write FOR particulars
scHEtERL. fls ysneroa street. Boz e52 BrvliYu y 7.