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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
W. H. JACKSON KILLED.
husband of Woman Brutal1y Mis-
treated by Negroes.

Kansas City, Feb. Civ. H. Jack
son, husband of Mrs. Tillie Jackson.
VINO was so brutally mistreated by the
negroes, Williams and Reynolds, on
Brooklyn avenue in December, 1909,
was killed in the railroad yards in St
Louis Saturday night. He was work
ing there as a switchman. The body
VIII be taken to Mound City, Kan, the
FORMER home of the Jacksons, for
burial.
The negroes, who made the attack
on Mrs Jackson near her home, were
captured the same night by Patrolman
). W. Williams, also a regro. There
was a speedy trial and the men met
death On the gallows within a few
weeks. Mrs. Jackson had to be car
rled to the court room to testify. A
SUBSCRIPTION was taken up for Mrs.
jackson in order that she might go to
California to regain her health and
get away from the scenes and con-
slant reminders of her terrible ordeal.
After remaining in Los Angeles for
some time Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson re-
turned here, living with Mrs. Jackson's
mother 200 Askew avenue. Last
summer Jackson obtained work in st.
Louis because he said that the return
here had bad effect on his wife.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
COMING IN DROVES
Washington's Birthday Banquet
Will Be Large.
Democrats Say That Demand
for Tickets Is Largest Yet.

The sale of tickets for the Demo-
cratic annual banquet to be held at the
Masonic temple on the night of Feb
/ ruary %, Washington's birthday, has
exceeded that for any previous occa-
sion of this kind. There is a reason
Last year was a Democratic year all
over the country, and almost in Kan
sas. The unterrified are expecting :
get away next year with everything IN
sight. and hence the interest in the
love feast tomorrow night Over 800
guests are expected and a program ana
menu have been planned worthy OF the
occasion.
The last meeting of the committee on
arrangements was held last night. Inc
committee in charge consists OF 5. M.
Strother n. H. Wolf, George Gleissner
and c. H Beronius. J. w. Howe OF
Abilene is president of the banquet
club
The menu is arranged in ten courses
and is expected to surpass all previous
efforts in the banquet line For at
traction after the dinner United States
Senator James A. Reed of Kansas CITY,
No, is the principal speaker. The Mis-
sourian is an eloquent speaker and Is
sure to inspire the hosts OF the De
mocracy. Besides the visitor state
talent has been drawn on for some
able representatives
feature of this banquet is the fact
that no one is barred on account OF
party affiliations, Republicans are well
come, and it is said that that old DEM
ocrat, w. L. Brown of Kfngman, has
invited Speaker G. H. Buckman OF tho
house of representatives to be his
guest for the evening, and that the
Republican speaker has accepted the
invitation. The ladies are also 1nclud-
ed in the list of guests.
The state leaders will all be here
Col Bill Sapp of Galena, national COM
mitteeman; Henderson Martin, state
chairman, and W. H. L. Pepperill, sec
rotary; Hugh Farrelley of Chanute,
Barney Sheridan of Paola, Mayor A
w. Long of Manhattan, Sam S. Gray
bill, chairman of the Seventh district
congressional committee, and host OF
other leaders.
Burt E. Brown of Lawrence and S.
M Strother of Topeka are being
doomed for president and secretary re-
spectively of the banquet club.
At the banquet it is possible that
few booms will be launched. Senator
Hodges for United States senator, for
instance, and J. w. Orr of Atchison for
governor and w. P. FEEDER of Great
Bend for lieutenant governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
NEW YORK is LESS sTUDIoUs.
Report of Director of Public Libraries
Shows Dearth of Visitors.

New York, Feb 21-Is New York
growing less studious? The annual re-
port of the director of public libraries
shows a tremendous falli~ off in the
number of visitors at the two great
reference libraries maintained by the
city. In 1909, there were nearly 267, GOO
readers at the two institutions, but in
1910, this number dropped to a bare
1000.
Readers of lighter literal ure, who pat
ronize the branch libraries where books
are supplied for circulation, increased
during the year. The total number of
books circulated was 100000 as against
100000 in 1909 At the children's
branches, the report says that the de-
mands for books almost constantly ex-
ceeded the supply.
Children readers" says the report,
show an Unsuitable demand for certain
classes of books, notably American his
tory, civics and biography. the best
known fairy and folk tales and poems,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21

eral times week until the system has
settled to its future condition.
Among the strongest supporters of
Dr. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin are Mr..
w G. Zorn of New Decatur, Ala and
Mr.. George S. Spaulding of the Ma
tional Soldiers Home, Kansas, both
elderly men. The regular size bottles
can be bought of any druggist at fifty
cents and one dollar, but a free sample
bottle can be had by sending your ad-
dress to the doctor
DR.. Caldwell does not feel that the
purchase Of his remedy ends his obli-
CATION He has specialized in stomach,
liver and bowel diseases for over forty
years and will be pleased TO give the
reader any advice on the subject free
of charge. All are welcome to write
him. Whether for the medical advice
or the free sample address him DR..
w. B. Caldwell, 541 Caldwell build
ing, Monticello, Ill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
GLEED SEES A MORAL.
Declares Brigadier General Funston
Made a Stir.

Kansas City. Feb. 21.-"The deter
mination of a man to do something
worth while in the world oftentimes
has a far reaching effect upon his
subsequent career" said J. w. GIeed
of Topeka. "I well remember that in
1896 I was in New York and there
met Fred Funston, who told me of his
intention of going to Cuba to fight
against Spain. I had known Funston
some years. in fact almost since his
boyhood, and 1 endeavored to dissuade
him from going. Why in the world
should you go on on wild goose
chase to Cuba?' I inquired. In the
first place you will receive no pay for
your services and If you escape death
at the hands of the Spanish you are
apt to die if yellow fever
"'Well?' Funston responded, 4 am
81 years old and have no trade or pro-
fession. 1 hate politics and yet I am
not content to just drift along through
life. 1 want to make a little stir in
the world before I die
Give years later Funston was q
brigadier general in the United States
army. He had made a stir in the
world -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
CHICAGO CAMPAIGN EXPENSES
Statements Issued by Candidates for
Mayor at Primary.

Chicago, Feb. 21.-Statements COW
ering campaign expenditures to date
were issued last night by four of the
five Republican candidates for mayor
at the primary next Tuesday and by
two of the three Democratic candi-
dates
One Republican and one Democratic
candidate who did not make state
ments promised to do so later.
Charles z. Merriam (Republican)
has so far made the largest expendi-
tJre-s26.2SS. OF this sum, he says,
two men contributed $4,000. Dis
bursements of other Republican candi-
dates are:
John F. Smulski. $4,000
John H Thompson, $14,4s6-
Tom Murray, $90S.
Disbursements by the Democratic
candidates are as follows:
Carter H. Harrison, SIP, 276-
Edward f. Dunno, $4,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
CHILD DIES BY ARSENIC.
Mother Is Arrested-Suspected of
Being a Modern Borgia.

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 21.-Mrs. Agnes
Orner has been placed under arrest
following her return from the funeral
of her little daughter. who died Satur-
day. A considerable quantity of arsenic
was found in the childs stomach.
The woman's husband died here
two years ago under suspicious cir
cumstances, and one other child and
a trained nurse also died under the
same roof with poison symptoms.
Mrs. Orner was arrested in Globe,
Arizona, about three years ago, on
charge of poisoning one of her chill
dren, but the case was dismissed on
account of insufficient evidence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
SOLD WORTHLESS STOCK.
Promoter of X. c. and st. Joe Electric
Line Under Arrest.

Kansas City Feb. 21.-Frank C. Ave-
ry, who has been arrested in San Fran
cisco by Postoffice Inspector Johnson
of this cit IS char"o+ with fraudulent
use of the mails in the promotion here
in 1909 OF the Electric Construction
company. Leslie J. Lyons, United
States district attorney here, said to-
day stock to the amount of 100000 was
sold.
The advertised purpose of the Elec-
trio Construction company" said Mr.
Lyons, was to build the Interstate
Electric railroad to connect Kansas City
and st. Joe, Mo. The company is alleg-
ed to have put out 100000 of worthless
stock. Avery, it is charged, used the
mails in the promotion of this COM
pany."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
FREE SAMPLE CURED OLD
PERSONS BOWEL TROUBLE

One of the most remarkable proofs
Of the unusual laxative merit con-
tanned in DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin
Is that it is effective not only in people
in the prime of life. but at the ex-
tremes Of ages. As many letters are
received from mothers regarding the
cures of children, as from men and
years Of age. 1t must be truly won
derful laxative.
In the cure of constipation and
bowel trouble in old people it has no
equal. It corrects the constipation,
dispels the headache, biliousness, gas
drowsiness after eating etc. People
advancing in years should see to it
that their bowels move freely, and If
they do not to take DR.. Caldwe1Ps
syrup Pepsin- You can prolong your
life by healthy bowel action Clogged
bowels invite disease. Women about
20 pass the menstrual period cannot
Ap better than use Syrup Pepsin sew
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
Composers wife Appointed.

New York, Feb. 21-Arthur Nevin
the composer, has received word from
Paris of his wife's appointment by the
Pasteur institute as a bacteriologist
The appointment, a coveted scientific
honor, gives her the degree of NJ. D.
Mrs Nevin has been studying bac-
teriology for years, at first merely as
a hobby, and later as a more serious
pursuit. Her particular speciality is
diseases Of the throat and lungs. She
studied at Washington, among other
places, and since last September has
been working under Professor Metch-
nikoff at the Pasteur institute in
Paris. She is returning to America
next month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
SWAY DOWN SOUTH IN THE LAND
OF COTTON"

The South may well lay claim to the
title, Land of Cotton" There nearly
fourteen million bales of cotton are pro-
duced each year, out of total world
crop of twenty million bales.
The production of cotton oil shows
up even more favorably.
The choicest cotton oil goes into the
manufacture of Cottolene, which has
won favor not only on its merits as a
frying and shortening medium, but be-
cause of its purity and wholesomeness.
Cottolene is as wholesome and gen.
uine as the far-fa1ned hospitality of the
Sunny South"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21

Gordon; Miss Robinson as Violet Lawns
downe and Miss Fulmer as Kate West
Miss Clara LeMar is seen to better adj
vantage as Lucille Purcelle than at any
time this season -'
In the male roles OrvaI Spurrier as
Edgar Holt and Ira Herring as Frank
A 1392t were especially good, Roy E
6 6IId as George H. Sprague and Robert
character roles.
James w. Dennis as the janitor, Ed
ward ferguson as the postman and Al
bert Ferguson as the messenger made the
most OF small parts Albert Ferguson,
with only one entrance, made a distinct
showing for himself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
IL .R:eff1:AS.

THE Travelling Salesman" a good clean
laughable comedy was presented to a
rather small audience at the Grand last
night. Practically the same company
gave the play here last year-and at that
time small house greeted the production
even thought it was good and appreci-
ated
Mark Smith as Bob Blake the leading
drummer who falls in love with the girl
popular as last year in this role. Smith
Is a tall, good looking drummer-looking
1eaOw MIrn d Ia d. nan IAN lauS4 1 ano d Ia Ldt
The only thing the audience regretted
last night was that the four drummers in
the second act didn't sing more-it was a
quartet worth putting on the vaudeville
stage.
Dallas Tyler as the girl railroad agent
and the girl whose land was sought by
the railroad company was a better act
ress than she was good to look upon.
The comedy was bright and entertaining
and the acting of the entire company was
good.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
GARY GROWS BIGGER.
Reaches Out and Annexes Eleven
Square Miles of Territory.

Chicago. Feb. 21.-The city of Gary.
Ind, reached out last night and an
nexed eleven square miles of territory:
Under the newly devised city limits,
Gary boasts of q, 200 acres. The last
census shows a population of 1892
Thus each man, woman and child in
Gary, theoretically, may roam over
nearly two acres of city" before
meeting a neighbor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
Blown Safe i'm Evidence.

Kansas City, Feb. 21.-BurgIars
''blew'' the safe of the Welda, Kansas,
bank some months ago and now there
is suit for $3,01S in the circuit court.
The banker alleges that Kansas City
dealer sold it the safe and warrant
ed it burglar proof" The suit. be-
gun yesterday before Judge James H
Slower, is an effort by the bank to re-
cover the amount stolen by the bur
glars. The battered cash box of the
safe is one of the exhibits at the trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
At the Novelty.

wherein a clown and a red devil nerforrn
win witch cave setting is one of the
IIgeatures Of the Novelty this week Mamie
I1aTn1sh, singing coincidence MANAGES
TO tell many confidential things in pubIic
ABOUT soubrette's career
iayeS and Wynne do a song and dance
act. aired Kelley & Company put over
&C comedy sketch, called Uncle Phineas, "
me illustrated song sung by Carl Fletcher
ana the moving pictures are good
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
Human skeleton 100000 Years Old.

London, Feb. 21.-Dr. Arthur
Keith, lecturing before the Royal Col
lege of Surgeons, expressed the opin-
ion that humans whereof the modern
Englishman is a type. existed at least
10000 years ago. He discussed the
probable age of the skeleton found re-
Gently in Northfleet, and deduced its
antiquity from calculable geological
changes in the Thames valley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21

st. Louis, Feb. 21-The fourth ma
tional convention of the Presbyterian
Brotherhood of America began here to-
day with a meeting of the executive
council. The four branches of the
Presbyterian church have delegates at
tending. w. ]. Bryan will speak to-
morrow night and Governor Charles S.
Osborne of Michigan Thursday night
Special trains carrying delegates from
New York, Chicago and the west ar
rived this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
TO RECOVER ON FLACK BOND.
Abilene State Bank Brings Suit
Against Bonding Company

Abilene, Kan, Feb. 21-The $4,000
bond of John F1ack. counted among
assets of the Abilene State bank, has
not been paid. The bank has filed suit
against the bonding company for the
amount and interest since Septem-
Der 80.
It also has brought several suits to
recover from customers, and much
litigation is in prospect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
At the Majestic.

Girls a Clyde Fitch comedy that
needs no introduction in Topeka, holds
Prom many standpoints the North Bros
Stock company never has staged in this
city bill that pleases so well generally.
Every members of the cast is shown in
consistent work. where it is to be seen at
once; Detail has been looked to in the
staging as well as the rehearsing.
Misses Genevieve Russell. Ruth Robin
son and Gene Fulmer are in the three
roles of Girls" Miss Russell as Pamela
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21

books for children who are learning to
Iedu; DOCKS on aeroplaneS, electricity,
handicraft and magic. books of dia.
!ogues and plays, song books and draw
ing books.
1t is impossible as yet to supply
in sufficient numbers such titles as the
Blple; (Old Testament) Grimm's Fairy
Iales; Little Women and the American
histories. by Fiske Nordy and Mont
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21

CLASS and prevents the holding of cleo
tions Tor two years in units that have
already voted. 1t limits the amount of
Ilquor man can carry into dry terri
tory to one quart of whisky and one
case OF beer, and provides stringent
penalties for Offenders
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
Kinr GEORGES First I,evee.

London, Feb. 21.-King George gave
the first levee of his reign at st.
James palace today. Those received
are mainly from diplcmst tic and Off
cial circles. Secretary Phillips and
others of the American embassy who
were no other American presentations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-21
washington Senate for Local Option

Olympia, Wash, Feb. 21.-The state
senate passed the county unit local
option bill Monday by a vote of "a to
Is. The bill exempts cities of the first
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-12-26
CONTRARY cRocKERY.
Dishes Do Play Queer Franks at Times.
AZ Though Bewitched.

Dishes Do Play Queer Franks at Times.
AZ Though Bewitched.
Housewives, think twice before scold-
ing your maids You know crockery
is often said to be bewitched, and veri-
tably this is SO.
The best tea service will smash IT.
self to a cup and saucer. Then. the
last Of their line. they finger on through
stress and storm as if bearing charm
ed life Your special set of Powered
jugs will all rush to their fates with
maddening tendencies to suicide. ex-
cept one That hangs on Its hook. crack
ed. but still alive to mock you with
memory Of Its fair sisters. Notice. too,
the everyday dinner service with the
dark blue border and the gilt edge. 1t
hourishes like the proverbial bay tree.
But the very first time you bring out
your best set, purchased by painstak-
ing thrift, the soup tureen turtles mad
ly to the ground How dreadfully
careless of you, Mary Amer you .ex-
claim fretfully. But 1t isn't the little
maid at all. It's witchcraft.
But a much more weird and wonder
full proof of sorcery at work in crock
cry occurred the other day. An ordi
nary china jug suddenly refused to
hold water 1t leaked badly. Danish
ed to the kitchen shelf. 1t stood fol
months. Unexpectedly one day 1t was
taken down and used by stranger
and behaved In perfectly exemplary
manner Explain 1t by anything else
than witchcraft If you can.-Londor
Ladies' World.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-12-26
,Preston's Flat,
Christmas
! 1t Turned Out to Be the Hap
piest of His Life
BY cLARIsSA MAcKIE
Copyright by American Press Assoc
citation, 1911.
BY cLARIssA MAcKIH

''You can't celebrate Christmas in
this hole in the wall" Blake Preston
lighted another cigar and looked
through the blue haze at his easy go
ing brother-in-law.
Cant, chr retorted Adds, smiling
toward the door. "Just ask Bessie
what she thinks about It."
What do think about whatY asked
Bessie inquisitively.
BLAKE says we can't celebrate
Christmas properly In this hole in the
WALL That's what he called our apart
ment. / say, old man." turning to
Blake, with a grin. IF you had to-
Blake waved large hand. Not
being married, don't have to- he said
loftily. .'WThat l want to know Is:
How Gun you celebrate Christmas prop
erly In these few rooms? How does
Santa Claus get into the house-come
down the fire escape or the gas piper
Bessie laughed scornfully. You
goosel OF course he comes down tho
big central chimney of the Bemislawn
apartments, and once in the cellar he
comes up in the elevator and over the
transoms into the different rooms"
mo chance for me to play Santa
Claus, then" mourned Blake gloomily.
"Oh, Blake, you dear boyl Did you
want tot" cried Bessie
"Of course did! Haven't been home
for Eve years and have almost for
gotten what Christmas is-a real
Christmas, you know. with snow and
all that sort of thing. If had known
you had closed up the farmhouse this
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-12-26
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RELEASE
A Prisoner Returns to His
Home on Christmas Day
BY F. A. mitchell
Copyright by American Press Assoc
citation. 1911.
d.
By F, A. mitchell

Does he know that he is to be re-
leasedT",
mo. When we are expecting par
don we never tell the prisoner it con-
Germs. 1t would keep him In fever Of
excitement-of hope Besides, should
there be a hitch or refusal after all
it would be a terrible disappointment
In this case it would have been espe-
cially cruel, for 1t is Christmas morn
ing, and prisoners who have families
are always more depressed on anniver-
saries than at any other time. To tell
man the day before Christmas that
there is a likelihood of his being re-
leased on Christmas morning and then
disappo!nt him would crush him"
A woman had asked the question of
the warden of the state prison and
received the reply. When he had given
it she stood thinking for a moment.
then spoke again.
''There can be no hitch in this case
Ainsworth has confessed that he took
the funds that my husband was con-
victed Of appropriating The governor
has given me his word that the papers
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-12-26
LIFE CHEAP IN CHINA.
A cooIie Will Give His Life For $500
Paid to His Family.

- F4~aFS
Paid to His Family.
The most grewsome feature of the
fatalistic Chinese and japanese char
acter-the quality which makes them
terrible as we'll led soldiers-is their
stolid view of death In China coolie
anywhere can be bought for $780, paid
to his family, to jump from behind a
mound and take the place of the quail
or pheasant when the authorities wish
to cause a scandal and stop shooting
by foreigners in the grave districts.
When China's first railroad of twelve
miles, from Wusung to Shanghai.
was built in 1875 we all remember
that a native whose business Of tug
ging boats along the river was threat
ened by the new enterprise deliberate
ly walked in front of the train. His
death. Of course, accomplished the
purpose Of the mandarins in starting
an effective boycott against the limo
walton. The repetitions of this sacri-
fee on the national altar Gas they see
it, on the Yuethan. Picking Hankow and
other railways have been frequent.
The Chinese method Of suicide among
unhappily betrothed girls Is to take
an overdose of opium. Among men
the larynx is opened or the victim
hangs himself, which last is the meth
cd official Picking favors for the po-
litical non gratas.-J. s. Thomson's
1.-THE Chinese"