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The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-11
AMONG OLD FRIENDS.
Champ Clark Makes a Speech to His
Neighbors and Constituents.

Louisiana, Mo, Sept 11.-Prefacing
an address in which he dealt with vital
problems facing the American people.
Speaker Champ Clark told his friends
and neighbOrs something Of the strug-
giles of his early days and the ties
which bound him to Missouri soil.
He told of starting his Missouri ex-
perience by teaching school 80 years
ago, and said:
II came to Louisiana. Mo. on 80
borrowed the first time 1 ever saw him.
from Judge H. H. Priest, now an emf
nent lawyer of St. Louis, and then
struggling along as city attorney of
Moberly. And that is not the last time
I have borrowed from NIissourians.
Warming up to his subject, the
speaker made a plea for more politics
and more politicians and forcefully as
serted that upright and honest pOliti-
clans are the rule, and not the excep-
tlon in America 1T is constantly as
serted by the unthinking that we have
too much politics and too many poll
ticians." said the speaker. when we
reflect that the word politics in its
higher and nobler sense means the
science of government we must con-
cede that the more politics we have. the
better, for government, affects the hap
piness and prosperity of every resident
between the two oceans Instead of
there being too many politicians there
are not enough In a country whose
institutions are based upon popular
suffrage, every man should be a poll
tician and every man owes a portion of
his time. energy and talents to the
service of the state.
World Is Growing Better.
TT is sometimes urged that there is
so much corruption in politics that
good men are defiled by participation
therein. That excuse is not tenable.
In fact. It is preposterous
mo doubt there are corrupt men in
there in
every business and profession. but it is
a consolation to reflect that there are
not so many corrupt ones either in
politics or in any other walk of life
this year as there were last year and
there will not be so many corrupt ones
next year. as there are this year.
In conclusion, Speaker Clark pleaded
for more enlightenment on the real
political facts, and said:
The persistent charge that all pub
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-11

ment in this country is thoroughIy
rotten not only puts improper ideas
into the heads of our own people and
of our own children but has a woeful
effect on the immigrants coming to
our shores at the rate of more than
million per annum to be assimilated by
US and to be formed and fashioned
into American citizens.
Il am an optimist, not a pessimist.
1t is better to look upon the bright
side of things than the dark side. A
jubilate is more pleasant music than
Miserere- It surely must be that 3d.
100000 Americans habituated7 to free
institutions will not permit those in
stitutions to perish from the earth.'
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-11

and that the Simon faction accepted
this report as true and then later re-
| jected the report and hired a new firm
! of accountants, Warwick, Mitchell &
Co, to make a new audit of the
Thomas accounts, at a compensation
fixed at $3940 per day.
Then the charges begin again. The
petition alleges that the new firm of
accountants went to work in Thomas
Office about September and worked
all day. That when they called upon
Thomas for cancelled checks he re-
fused to give them to the accountants,
and with the aid of his attorney, Mr..
Harvey, ordered the accountants from
his office and denied them the use OF
his books and papers That they left
the place in fear of personal violence.
That Thomas owes the county over
$4,000 in fees collected in excess of
his salary of $4,000 per year and ST.
600 clerk hire. That he has lapsed
fees and costs in his possession in the
sum of $4,000 and interest on county
funds in the sum of $500.
No charge of murder or arson Is
made against Thomas in the petition,
but nothing in the line of embezzle-
ment and fraud and theft was over
looked.
The petition comes to a conclusion
after a dozen typewriter pages by
declaring that Thomas could see his
own cash blotter and ledger (now held
by the plaintiffs to this suit) at any
time during office hours. The petit
TONERS ask the court to compel
Thomas to allow the new accountants
access to his offices, books and papers
at all times so that they may make
full audit of the same.
This petition would be taken more
seriously by the public and it's charges
would weigh heavier were 1t not for
the fact that there is a faction in the
court house with the district clerk on
the one hand and the county attorney
on the other. Personal feelings have
dominated so far in the controversy
and therefore salt has been taken by
the public in connection with all viol-
audit of the Thomas books by koning
has not been forgotten by the public.
The false audit was accepted by the
commissioners and county attorney.
But when Attorney Harvey, acting for
Thomas, demanded that the audit be
verified by responsible accountants,
the other faction at once found errors
IN their audit and rejected that which
they had first accepted with alacrity.
Now they bring other charges found
ed on the very audit they have reject
ed. Not until the new audit establishes
the facts will the charges be taken Sc
riously by the many friends of Mr..
Thomas
Thomas Says It's o. K.
Thomas did not show much concern
today when informed of the action Of
the county commissioners. He stated
that he would contest the proceedings
and believed he was justified in his
position.
It had no intention of being ungen-
tIemanly or unfair, when 1 asked the
auditors to leave my office" said the
clerk of the court, "andI believed my
action was the only manner of getting
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-11
PRETTY GIRLS HERE
Visitors VIII Be Guests of Honor at
Ball Tonight.

One delegation after another OF pret-
ty girls from the IL contest" towns
have been arriving today as the guests
of the city. They will be the guests Of
honor at the Semicentennial ball, the
biggest social event ever held in To-
peka which will take place in the
Auditorium this evening. The girls
were met at the trains by the matrons
and girls chosen to look after the en-
tertainment of the young ladies.
At o'clock Mrs. Norman S. Wear
and Arthur Capper will lead the grand
march.
The Auditorium has been elaborately
decorated FOR the occasion, and every
thing is now in readiness for the big
social event.
The ball committee designed
souvenir program. a twO-leaf affair
with the dances indicated within and
the covers of an ornamental nature.
On the front cover is the great seal Of
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-11
New York Stock List.
last Ga1a.

Bennett. optician. 78o kan. ave.
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at the case so it could be setted in the
courts without undue complications
I only wanted the audit under the
jurisdiction of the court and the board
placed in a position that it would rely
on the findings of its accountants.
There was no intention to discredit the
men employed to do the work or to re-
fleet on any member of the board.
believe my action was the best way to
get at the bottom of the matter and
was advised by my attorneys 1t does
not seem to me that the supreme court
can look at the case otherwise"
Members of the board today refused
to discuss the new case. The three ac-
countants have been ordered to pro-
ceed with the work in other county Of
fices and are today working on the
books of Robert Tasker, register of
6oodS
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). =. Br066 6SF9S PofsoN

Contagious Blood Poison manes itself in the most oasome
symptoms such liberated mouth and throat coppecoored Spo
and and ulcers different portions OF the body The
poison the to fall sometimes the gandua system
attacked No medicine Contagious Blood Poison which
does rid the circulation of particle OF the nsdouS
S. the for Contagious Blood Poson
into the circulation and by removing particle of the poison
adding ch healthy qualities to the blood forever this
powerful disorder All who suffer with this disease may them
selves by using s. following instructions contained in
Home Treatment Book which will send together with any med
desired charge S. Sis for sale drug
The SnIFT SPECIFIC co. AILANIA, CA.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-11
FROM SEA TO SEA
r. g. Fowler to Fly From Frisco
to New York.
Expects to Make the Trip i'm 20
Flying Days.

San Francisco, Sept. 11.-Prelinn-
mary to his start in a Wright biplane
from this city for New York, Robert
G. Fowler made a flight at 10:45
o'clock this morning to test his ma
chine which proved to be under per-
feet control. He remained in the air
ten minutes passing out over the
ocean and above the Preside covering
about two and one-half miles.
The aviator plans to make the dis
tance in twenty flying days and in a
total of twenty-six days, arriving in
New York, October z. He will cross
the Sierras. A special train will act
as pilot and will carry mechanicians
and machine parts. The aviator will
follow the line of the Southern and
Union Pacific and the Illinois Cen
trail.
Mrs. Howard E. Everett of Kansas
City, Mo. is in the city to spend the
week. visiting relatives and attending
the fair. Mrs. Everett came to To-
peka from Wichita where she spent
two weeks. From Topeka she will re-
turn to her home in Kansas City after
being absent on a two months vaca-
tion trip, part of which was spent in
the state of Colorado.
Arizona republican., 1911-02-19

LOT B.-Consists of Muslin Car
ments. such as Drawers. Corset
Covers. Underskirts and Night
Gowns. either high or low neck
Never before such bargains.
Arizona republican., 1911-02-19

LOT C.-This assortment has all
the needed garments. such as I'm
derskirts. Drawers. Corset Covers
and Gowns, made of good material
and nicely trimmed Note this
price.
Arizona republican., 1911-02-19

LOT D.-Presents a wonderful Of
fering. Look at these Gowns. Tn
derskirts. Drawers and Corset Cow
ers. beautifully made and trimmed.
Choose early from this lot at this
little price,
Arizona republican., 1911-02-19

Made of Amoskeag washable. softfin-
ished cheviot. either in solid blues or
stripes: extra well made; full sweep
fast colOrs warranted
Arizona republican., 1911-02-19

LOT Ain this lot are Corset Cow
erS. Drawers. Underskirts and
Gowns Note the way they're made.
Think Of such garments at this
price
Arizona republican., 1911-02-19
19 cents

These Gowns are
made in an excellent
way, the sizes being full
and range from 4 to y
years. You always have
paid 45c and SOC for this
quality.
Arizona republican., 1911-02-19

LOT E.-This lot is a collection
of pretty underwear at a modest
price. Drawers, Underskirts. Cor
set Covers and Gowns of different
designs. At a glance you can see
they are worth much more than
Arizona republican., 1911-02-19
EMBROIDERY EDGINGS

Double fold. 80 and 81 inches wide:
come in checks stripes, etc; linen fin
ished and viii wash well: very sheer
and worth 25c and soc a yard.
Arizona republican., 1911-02-19


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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
SENATE ADJOURNS
WITHOUT ACTION
Senator La Toilette Concluded
Four Day Speech on Propos-
ed Lorimer Investigation.

Washington, May 26-After devoting
practically the entire session to-day to
the discussion of the proposed reinvesti-
cation of the election of Senator 1.orimer,
the Senate adjourned without action.
The matter will come UP again on Mon
day.
Senator la Toilette concluded his four
day speech and announced that when
the voting stage Is reached he will so
change his resolution as to provide that
the Senate shall elect an investigating
committee Of five from among the new
senators. Senator Borah supported the
La Toilette proposition and Senators
Bailey and Dillingham; opposed it.
In his remarks Mr.. La Toilette attack
cd caucus rule and denounced the prac-
tice Of selecting standing committees by
caucuses as un-American. He predicted
that the day would come when the Sem
ate would dispense entirely with the sec
ret caucus ard prophesied the general
adoption OF the initiative, referendum and
recall.
with the recall in USE" he said. mo
| Jackpot politician can hold commission
against the wishes OF the people he mis-
represents"
Mr. In Toilette said that he had been
| Influenced to introduce his resolution for
| special committee OF inquiry by follow
ing the Illinois investigation. He believ-
ed the question should 70 to q commit
tee not handicapped by a previous deoi-
son. The Investigators. he felt, must
have the confidence of the people, which
nc did not believe the old standing com
r1ittee on privileges and elections would
have. The public, he said. would consider
| the old committee from the beginning.
| Mr.. Bailey said that all the democratic
| senators desired new Investigation be-
| He declared that the public sentiment
| against Mr.. Lorimer was not we'll inform
| ed. because 1t had been shaped by news
paper expression rather than by reading
OF the testimony.
IF we have saved the seat of a guilty
man." said Mr.. Bailey, I'VE owe repara-
| ton and we shall be ready to make It."
| He sounded a note of warning to the
Senate not to be "swayed by mere public
clamor."
Senator Borah advocated a special COM
mittee.
In the cloak rooms of the Senate to-
day there much discussion OF a
persistent runor that Senator Lorimer
might resign before the new inquiry is
actually authorized. in order to protect
his friends from the attacks of those
seeking to Unseat him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
PU,IICE.

The value Of the pumice produced in
the United States In 1900 was $33, 439 and
that Of tho pumice imported was nearly
three times ns great according to the
figures recently published by the United
States Geological Survey. Tho native
supply comes principally from deposits in
Harlan and Lincoln counties, Neb. Pun
ice is an acidc volcanic rock. which may
he IN either massive or finely comminuted
form. 1t owes it's peculiar porous. vesi-
cular, or pumicoous condition TO the
rapid expansion OF included moisture or
gases due to sudden release of pressure
at the time Of its election from the vol
cano. This expansion may be carried
20 such an extent that the rock Is CONF
plotclv shattered, and tho resultant fine
~ powdered material may be carried to
unknown distances by wind and ctr cur
rents and then deposited In beds several
feet thick The Nebraska deposits men
toned are usually considered to have
originated in this way.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
7 HREE IN FIGHT
AND one STABBED
Trouble over a Woman Results in
Trio of Arrests at
Rutland.

Rutland, May 2S.-Threc men are in jail
and one OF them Is in a serious condition
from knife wounds, the result of
street fight which occurred last night. The
participants Were Barney Putnam. a mu-
latto of Castleton, who Is in the hospital
at the House of Correction, Charles Fen
ton of this city. who has lately been
employed as laborer in Clarendon and
concerning whose wife trouble arose be-
tween him and Putnam, and Ernest Woods
of Castleton. who was sufficiently con-
cerned In tho affair to be held by the
authorities pending an investigation. The
arrests were made Oy Officer Jesse
Young, who collared Putnam and Fenton
at the same time. As one man was enough
TO manage, he released Fenton and by n
clever ruse induced Fenton and Woods
to accompany him to the police station
where all three men were locked up Fen
ton and Woods expected that when they
reached the station the trouble was going
to be Immediately settled by the chief
of police.
Circumstances indicate that the charge
| against Fenton may be very serious
| one. as the negro, after he was brought
| TO the police station, was found to have
! three knife wounds on his body.
Late last evening Officer Young saw
| Mrs, Fenton go down West street A min
ute or two later the officer saw her hus-
band go down West street, short dis
lance behind his wife Knowing that there
| had been trouble between the pair, Of
icer Young followed at n little distance
At the corner Of West and Evelyn streets
| Mr.. and Mrs. Fenton began a converse
! tlon. Presently Putnam and Woods
walking west, passed Officer Young and
| approached Mr.. and Mrs Fenton The
officer saw Putnam go up to Fenton
| speak three or four words to him, ant
then strike him In the face with such
force that Fenton fell to the ground, Fen.
| ton got to his feet, but Putnam out
weighed him by 40 or 90 pounds and thu
smaller man was quickly thrown to tn,
ground a second time. Putnam on top o.
him. The officer separated the combat
| ants.
Putnam, Fenton and Woods were taker
to the police station Immediately ant
locked up. Putnam complained OF a pain
In his side and when the party reached
the Jail he was found to have three knit
wounds, one eight inches long across hi
breast, one over his right shoulder blad
and one in the right groin
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01

again. l don't know how to express
my thanks for the good it has done me
and l hope all suffering women will
give Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound a trial. 1t was worth its
weight in gold. Mrs. J. p ENDLICH,
Il. f. d. No. 7, Erie, Pa.
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotic or HARM
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases we know of, and
thousands of voluntary testimonials
are on file in the Pinkham laboratory
at Lynn, Mass, from women who have
been cured from almost every form of
female complaints, such as inflamma-
ton, liberation, dispacements, fibroid
tumors, irregularities, periodic pains,
backache, indigestion and nervous
prostration. Every suffering woman
owes it to herself to give Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound trial.
If you want special advice write
Mrs. Pinl1ham, Lynn, Mass, for it,
1t is free and always helpful.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
SWEET BREADS WITH ASPARAGUS
TIPS A ia NEWBURG.

ll15 ~ JJA y - w u u ftlE.
At recent college luncheon, the third
course consisted of II delicious combina-
ton IF swectbreads and asparagus tips
About two inches of the asparagus
stalks were cooked, seasoned delicately
with butter. salt and pepper, and laid
symmctriCally at one side of the sweet
breads Gweetbreads by the way hold n
most honorcd place On the spring bill Of
fare, ana whatever the after preparation
muy be the preliminaries are always the
same. On account of their delicate flavor,
which is quickly lost. they must be par
boiled as soon as they come from the
butchers Plunge IN boiling sailed water.
then push back on the range where they
may simmer from IS to 80 minutes, at the
slowest beat possible Parboling is the
important part. Then throw in toe water,
TO which a tablespoonful of lemon juice
or vinegar has been added, and let them
blanch about an hour. Always handle n
silver knife on account Of the phosphorus
which they contain. After parhoiling pull
out the little strings and membranes.
There are three sweetbreads. two in the
throat and the third the heart sweet
bread, which is round and compact. The
| sweetbreads found in veal are considered
the most desirable After the prclimlna ~
parboiling and blanchng they may be
| boiled, served with L cream sauce or a la
NeWburg. scalopcd, roasted, broiled
| fried or served in cases. \ favorite meth.
cd on state occasions is to allow a can
Of mushrooms to every paI Of sweet
| breads, then mix with n rich cream IN
| timhlle shells or pattNCases.-E
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
THREE BOYS BURNED.
Lnds slept In Stable and Perished
with IL Horses.

Kittanning, Pa. May %,-Three boys
were burned to death early to-day in the
livery stable of Vance Jewart Of Snga-
more, near here. Tho dead are Earl
Iewart, aged y; Jessie Jewart, aged TO-
hugh Flanagan, aged - a companion
Of the Jewart boys.
The lads spent Saturday night In Pitts
burg Returning home late they went to
sleep In the stable Fire was discovered
ri four O'Clock this morning and the
boys were cremated before ii was known
they were In the stable. Twelve horses
also were burned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01

Talk of hair cloth shirts and scourE-
ings. and sleeping on ashes, as means OF
There Is no need OF them In
our country. Let n woman once look
at her domestic trials az her hair CLOTH
accept them, rejoice In them, emile, and
be quiet, silent, patient, and loving I'M
der thenl-and the convent can teach her
no more. She Is n victorious saint-lIar-
riet Beecher Stowe.
MENU SUNDAY.
BREAKTAST.
Strawberries.
Cereal.
Frlzzlcd Dried Beef, Baked Potatoes,
Rice Gems.
Coffee.
Cream Of CLAIMS.
Radishes. Young Onions.
Stuffed Shoulder of Lamb.
Drowned Potatoes.
Asparagus on Toast.
String Bean Salad.
Rhubarb Charlotte.
Coffee.
SUPPER
Salmon Salad.
Southern Split Biscuit.
Olives. Pickles
Currant Tarts.
Devils Cake.
Tea.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
SMART FROCKS FOR EVENING
WEAR,

Not the least important of the models
OF display are the evening dresses and
dancing frocks for informal wear at sea-
shore and mountains, says the Dry Goods
Economist Wolfe, marquisette, char
nieuse, chiffon, net and lace are used over
satin or messalne Innings, Effective lace
Charlotte Corday fchus and collars are
used to a surprising extent, in many in
stances different widths of the same lace
icing used for the wide lace bands at the
bottom edge of the tunic or skirt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
WIND WRECKS GRANDsTAND
Players Had HuddIed behind 1t 10 Es-
cnpe from Hill.

Peoria. Ill. May ga wind storm
to-day struck 'Pekin. Ill, 10 miles
south OF Peoria, killing Clyde Sakers
and Frank Woodley. boys, breaking
both legs of Louis Schaefer and dam
aging much property.
At Granite City ILL.,. 90 persons were
injured by the collapse of Il base ball
grandstand during a windstorm Sid
ney Mangus suffered a broken leg and
internal hurts, and may die The
others will recover. Twelve persons
injured were base ball players.
Most of the spectators fled at the
approach OF the storm. The grand
stand was lifted bodily by the wind
and hurled on a crowd of players, who
were huddled behind II, seeking refuge
from n bombardment of hail.
SLEIGHING IN Saskatchewan.
Winnipeg. Man. May S-Snow fell
throughout northern Saskatchewan Sat
urday from noon until midnight. Good
| seighing is reported to-day throughout
| the entire region.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
CoMBIN ATIoNs QUICK SELLERS.

Combination garments have taken so
well with tho trade that they are now
made in the cheapest grade. as well as
the highest-priced numbers, says the
Dry Goods Economist. Effective corset
cover and drawer combinations are made
of wide embroidery, the corset-cover be-
ing made Of one piece, The embroidery
being wide enough to form the leg OF the
drawer a narrow yoke joins the corset
cover and drawer section. So little work
nanship is required on these numbers
trat the quality is exceptionally good in
the cheap grades as the extra cost is
nut into the material.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
RICE WAFF1Ts.

Press one cupful cold boiled rice
through a sieve Rub together a table
spoonful sugar and q heaping teaspoon
full butter Sift together one cup
full flour. teaspoonful and half bak-
Ing powder and a half teaspoonful salt.
Add to the sugar and butter mixture, to-
gcther with tho yolks Of two eGgs beat
en- light Thin with milk to the consist
ency Of cake batter. fold in the stiffly
beaten whites of the eggs and turn into
hot and we'll creased waffle irons, Ftll
two-thirds full, close, and when brown
on one side turn to the other.