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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
BLOOD SPILLED OUT WEST.
Two Near Murders and Accidents
Keep Surgeons Busy.

Two Near Murders and Accidents
Keep Surgeons Busy.
Great Bend, Kan, May 17.-Surgeons
in this vicinity has been kept busy.
Two fights, one at Hoisington and the
other at Seward, and two accidents
in this city have been so far reported.
At Hoisington the porter Of one of
the hotels got in a row last night with
another man and cut his throat The
man hurt is unknown here. He
is in a serious condition and fears of
his recovery are entertained. The por-
ter escaped.
Adolph Nicolet was badly cut about
the head in Seward by John Savoy who
attacked him because of a happening
the day before when Savoy and several
other young fellows got into a row
and Nicolet made Savoy quit fighting
One story is that Nicolet was badly
cut about the head and neck and the
other that he was knocked down by
being hit with neck yoke by Savoy
The original trouble concerns six young
fellows Of the Seward neighborhood and
a lost key.
The little 3-year-old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Grower was badly hurt here. Dur
ing the absence of his mother from
board and fell, his hand striking some
forks which were hung upright on the
cupboard door and impaling him there.
1t was necessary to lift him up to get
the hand free from the forks.
Joe Shaeffer, the meat market man,
was hurt about the head through some
machinery at the slaughter house fall
ing this morning and striking him on
the head.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
FORGER TRIES INSANITY DODGE
John Lewis Cut His Clothing When
Caught by Police.

Pittsburg, Kan, May 17.-After he
was arrested and identified at police
headquarters as a check forger, John
W. Lewis, alias J. w. Jones, ]. H.
Wallace, and a half-dozen others, at
tempted to arouse the sympathies of
the officers by working that timeworn
racket, insanity. While the policemen
were searching him he whipped a
knife from a pocket and began slash
ing at his clothing. He had about
denuded himself before he was over
powered.
He refuses to talk and keeps up his
insanity ruse by staring for several
minutes at a time at every movable
object.
Jones is one of the cleverest for
gers that has worked through this
part of Kansas in several years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
HARMON'S REPORT
Commander BIameS Senators for
Pension BilI's Defeat.
Bailey, BeVeridge and Lodge
Killed SuIlOway Measure.
TICKET RATE TOO HIGH
Kept Veterans From Attending
Atlantic City Encampment.
Sons of Veterans Should Be
Given Place on Programmes.

Lawrence, Kan, May I'm his re-
port made here today at the state en-
campment of the G. A R.. N. E. Har-
mon, department commander, placed
on Senators Lodge of Massachusetts,
Bailey of Texas and Beveridge of In
diana the blame for the failure of the
Sulloway pension bill to pass.
There is no doubt" he says, that
If the bill had been allowed to come
before the senate it would have re-
ceived majority approximately as
large as in the house.
1.-The friends of the bill tried hard
to get it considered, but were foiled by
Senators Lodge of Massachusetts,, Bal
ley of Texas and BeVeridge of Indiana,
in invoking parliamentary tactics. and
the aid of the crush of business at the
end of the session"
Rap for Railroads.
Continuing, the commander ex-
planned that prohibitive railway rates
had caused light attendance at the ma
tional encampment last year
1.-THE national encampment at At
1antic City was not as largely attended
as 1t deserved to be, but was a very
enthusiastic and profitable encamp-
ment. Owing to the exorbitant rates
charged by the railroads the west was
not largely represented. Our depart
ment had seventy-One men in line dur
ing the parade, and, with our sun
flower badges provided by the Wom-
ans Relief corps, created great enthu-
siasm all along the line of march.
Need S. of v. Help.
During the year 1 have given con-
siderable attention to the Sons Of Vet
Grams and their auxiliary, for 1 feel
that the time has come when there
ought to be organized a camp of Sons
of Veterans at least in every county
seat. We are growing old and need
their help and assistance We ought
to show an interest in them and let
them know that we love and appre-
ciate them as our noble sons, and that
while We are the greatest patriotic
body of men in our day, we want them
as our sons to take our place when we
are gone and be the greatest patriotic
body of men in their day
81 would suggest that on Memorial
day they be given a prominent place
on the program and have a special in
v1tation to join us in the exercises and
then they will know that we have
something for them to do and that we
want them with us. 1 would also sug-
gest that post commanders and com
rades take special interest in assist
ing the sons to organize and build uI
a camp wherever it is possible to dc
so. Commander Sweet informs me
that during the year eight new camps
have been organized, with PIG mem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
G. A. r. TO ENDORSE SMITH.
Old Soldiers Want Pension Office Here
Filled by Veteran.

Lawrence, Kan, May 17.-One of
the important measures which is like
~ to come up in the business session
of the G. A r. Thursday morning is
the resolution urging the confirmation
of A w. Smith as pension agent at
Washington. Smiths appointment is
being held up by Senator Bristow.
Senator Curtis is friendly to Smith, but
the confirmation is being blocked by
Bristow.
eff Smith is not confirmed, the po-
sition will not come to an old soldier,
remarked prominent politician
among the old boys today. THE po-
sition of pension agent primarily be-
longs to the C. A. R.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
WALTER WATCHING HIS CHICKS?
johnson Out of Game With Cold,
Makes Trip Home.

Coffeyville, Kan, May 17.-Walter
johnson, the celebrated pitcher of
the washington Stars, has arrived
home from Chicago, where he had
been laid up in his room for several
days, unable to take his turn in the
box.
Mr.. Johnson will remain at home
until he is able to get into the game.
He is not seriously ill, but is suffering
from a severe cold. 1t will be remem-
bered that he was taken sick in the
box last week, and had to be taken
out of the game and taken to his
room. He had not been able to go
out until he started for home. He
will probably be able to return to his
team in a few days.
He has several hundred chickens
here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17

Former Football Star Will Be Athletic
Instructor in Virginia.

Beloit, Kan, May 17.-Alpha Brum-
age, who has been holding the posi-
ton of athletic instructor at the Ne
braSka Normal school, has handed In
his resignation, having accepted the
offer of a similar position at the Vir-
ginia Military Institute at Lexington,
Va, which has been rendered to him
at a good increase of salary over that
which he has been receiving in Ne
braska. Mr.. Brumage will enter up
on his new duties about September
first. The Virginia Military institute
is a well known educational esta blish-
ment and is situated at the same town
as the famous Washington and Lee
university.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
A Reader Cures His
Constipation-Try 1t Free
for amy family to retain the good health Of all its members

The editors of Health EItuts'' and
Questions and Answers have one cues
ton that il put to them more often than
any other, and which, strangely enough
they find the most difficult to answer.
That is How can cure my constipa-
tiOn7'
DR.. Caldwell. an eminent specialist in
diseases Of the stomach, liver and bowels
has looked the whole field over, has prao-
tised the speciality for forty years and Is
convinced that the Ingredients contained
IN what is called DR.. Caldwells Syrup
PepBan has the best claim to attention
from constipated people.
ITS success in the cure Of stubborn con
gtiDation has done much to displace the
use OF salts, waters, strong cathartics
and such things. Syrup Pepsn, by train
ING the stomach and bowel muscles to
aRRfn do Ehsr work naturally. and with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
THEY KNOW MORE NOW.
So Aged Divorced Couple Try Matrf-
mony One More Round.


Kansas City, Mo-, May 17.-Isaac
Hopper, Osawatomie, Kansas, was 81
years old when he married a girl 16
years old Twenty-Five years ago. They
lived together twelve years, had four
children, then were separated and di-
vorced. Mrs. Hopper went to Spring
field, Mo-, to live. Mr.. Hopper visited
Springfield recently. He hadn't seen
his former wife for seventeen years.
He called to see her, found all the I'M
pleasant things of seventeen years ago
forgotten and asked permission to visit
her again. A week later she received
a letter in which he proposed mar
riage. She accepted. They met in
Kansas City this morning and were
married by Justice Charles, Clark.
I'VE have children and grandchil-
dren," Mr.. Hopper said. I'VE con-
cluded we are a little smarter now
than we wereseventeen years ago, so
here we are, married again. Many
people who obtain divorces live to re-
greet IT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
X. p. ELECTS STATE OFFICERS.
j. F. Ballew of Wichita Brigadier Gen
eraI in Kansas.

Leavenworth, Kan, May III. F.
Ballew of Wichita was elected briga-
der general of the Knights of Pythias
grand lodge of Kansas at the annual
convention, now in session here. Capt.
A. L. Murphy of Wyandotte Company
No. 10 was chosen colonel of the First
regiment.
Following the election a ball was
given by members of Leavenworth
Temple No. 90, Pythian Sisters at Tur-
ner hall, which the majority of those
attending the convention attended.
The report of the grand keeper of
records and seal shows a net gain of
134 members for the year, making the
total in good standing January 1, 1911,
1885. There are 168 subordinate
lodges in Kansas, having cash on hand
to the amount of $29,376.62. The
grand lodge treasury has $13,555.7S on
hand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17

its tonic ingredients strengthening the
nerves, brings about a lasting cure.
Among its strongest supporters are Mr..
John Graveltne of SO Milwaukee Ave,
Detroit, Mich, Mr.. J. A Vernon Of Okla4
home City and thousands of others. 1t
can be obtained of any druggist at fifty
cents and one dollar a bottle or If you
want to try 1t first a free sample bottle
can be obtained by writing the doctor.
DR.. Caldwell does not feel that the
purchase Of his remedy ends his obi
cation. He has specialized in stomach,
liver and bowel diseases for over forty
years ana 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.
CaidweIl 30 Caldwell building. Mont1-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17

week old. While the prison raised a
few last year, Matching them out in
incubators, no special effort was made
in the chicken raising line until this
spring.
They are of two varieties, the Ply
mouth Rock and the White Leghorn,
each variety of eggs being kept sep
arately. The eggs from which the
chickens were Matched were all laid
on the prison farm, as there are about
two hundred hens, which were raised
last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17

has been granted an original pension
of $12 per month and each of four
children have been awarded pensions
of 81 per month.
Mr. Currey made a notable record in
the war and complications which de-
veloped following his being mustered
out and his subsequent advanced age
entitled him to the unusually high
rate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
This Man Looks like Lincoln.

Lawrence, Kan, May 17.-"Twenty-
four years ago Fred We1lhouse, the
apple king, named me Abe Lincoln,
and the title has stuck ever since" said
Col. E. LOOMS of Girard, 'the man
who looks like Lincoln" His high silk
hat. worn after the style of Lincoln,
accentuates his spare height, and he
stands straight as an athlete a foot
above his bent and twisted fellow vet
Grams.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17

Hardin, May 17.-Forty thousand per-
sons at Kirin are homeless as con-
sequence of the recent conflagration IN
that city. The money los is estimated
at $40, 600 900. Four thousand shops, 15
banks and 1887 other buildings were
DESTROYED.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
GROW CHICKENS IN PEN.
From 1000 Eggs Federal Prison Far
mer Gets 662 Chicks.

Leavenworth, Kan, May 17.-Over
one thousand young chickens who
never heard the cluck of the mother
hen, are to be found at the federal
prison today the majority of these
having been Matched out Saturday, in
a double incubator.
1t was a beautiful sight this morn
ing to see $50 young chickens in the
incubator, they having just been
Matched out, but they appeared as
spry and as lively as if they were a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
DIES OF sTRYCHNINE POISONING
After Building New Home A. M. Hos
kins Failed to Get Money.

Columbus, Kan, May 17-Albert M,
Hoskins, AZ years old. died on the
street here from what is believed to
be strychnine poisoning It is said that
he was to have been paid Sc 900 in
Pittsburg, Kan. He had just returned
without the money. A post mortem
examination will be held. Hoskins for
merly lived at Pittsburg, but had re-
ce1tly bought a home here. A widow
survives him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
PENSION PROMPTLY ALLOWED
Many Unusual Features In Case of
George C. Currey.

ottawa, Kan, May 17.-Three
months ago an almost unparalleled
pension increase of from $50 to ST2
was granted George G. Currey, vet
eran of the Civil war here. Just one
week later Mr.. Currey died and the
pension was annuIled.
Word has just been received in OF
tawa OF another peculiar pension ar
rangement to be granted Mrs. Dimma
Currey. the widow, and her family.
According to a notification received
from Washington today, Mrs. Currey
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
Consider This Advice.

No woman should submit to a surgi-
cal operation, which may mean death,
until she has given Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound fair trial.
This famous medicine, made only
from roots and herbs, has for thirty
years proved to be the most valuable
tonic and invigorator of the female
organism. Women residing in almost
every city and town in the United
States bear willing testimony to the
wonderful virtue of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
Mrs. Pinkhann, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advice is free,
CONFIDENTIAL and always helpful.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
Don't Forget

Smokers like Lewis Single Binder
cigar for its rich mellow quality.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17

Fortv Thousand Homeless.

Demonstration May II to 20. c. n
Hill, S26 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17

done more for me than all the doctors.
feel it my duty to tell you these
facts. My heart is full of gratitude to
you for my cure."-Mrs. HARRIET E.
WAMPLER, 524 S. Ransom Street,
Ottumwa, Iowa,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
OTTIJMWA
WOMAN
CURED
By Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Ottumwa, Iowa.-sfFor years I was
almost constant sufferer from female

|trOuDl0 IN all us
d r e a dful forms ;
shooting pains all
over my body, sick
headache, spinal
weakness, dizziness,
d e pr e s ST on, and
Everything that was
|horrid. I tried many
doctors in different
parts of the United
States, but Lydia E.
|Pinkham'S Vegeta-
|h1A COMPOUND has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
Get a Free sample

Chi-Namel at C. M. Hills, s26 Kan
sas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17

Chi-Namel demonstration, May II to
20. c. NJ. Hill. 826 Kansas avenue.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-11-04
Non stnkabIe ctcthtnu.

A remarkable demonstration was
given the other day In the Spree, near
Berlin. of a new fabric designed to
make clothing so buoyant that 1t will
keep its wearer aHoat In the water.
The composition Of the invention
which brings about this result. is o
werl.guarded secret. To don gar
ment lined with 1t = to become unsfnk-
able. On the occasion mentioned, In
fantrymen, In full marching Kit. clad
in uniforms lined with the material
which rendered the clothing neither
heavier nor thicker than usual, threw
themselves into the water, and not
only did not sink. but were able to
march" in the water and to FIRE. AT
the same time coffee was served to
a party In the water. walter and
guests being clad in the special
gabric. II is reported that recently
the inventor, wearing his suit, Jumped
into the water before the kaiser'i
steamer to demonstrate the value o
his device, and that the police arrest
ed him for impropriety!
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-11-04
Gazlnn at Pictures.

We gazed at the famous picture OF
.srhe Doctor" in silence that could be
felt. and tell you 1t fairly made me
hold my breath and lump come In
INV throat as / looked first at the suf-
fering child ard then at the kind doc
tor. with his grave face, and then at
the father and mother In the back
ground; and as for Smart, | don't
mind telling you saw the water In
his eyes, and presently a great big
tear rolled down his cheek as he said:
isn't that wonderful? suppose
az a tailor | should be looking at the
style Of the NJ DIS clothes; but, man,
i'm human, and when there Is q pic
ture that appeals like that to the great
heart of humanity, why. Just forget
all about my trade and think only Of
my humanity. Come on" he added, y
can't stay longer to look at that. for
II reminds me too much OF little
one lost. Here you are" he said
here's something more In our line
DR.. Johnson waiting for an audience
with Lord Chesterfield. Here's com
edy, II you like. And now we may ex
anime the clothes" From the Tailor
and Cutter.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-11-04
HOW ONE
WOMAN WON
Her Health and Strength Back
Again by The Use Of Cardiff.

Tampa, Fla.---In a letter frDrn this
city. Mrs. j. G. Corum writes: u was
all weakened and worn out with wo-
manly troubles. My husband brought
me some Cardui as tonic, and, froEi
the first Aay, 1t seemed to help.
had almost lost my reason, but,
thanks to Cardui, I did not, Soon, |
felt and looked like new woman.
think the remedy Is wonderful. |
recommend 1t to my friends, for have
received great benefit from II"
Cardui acts specifically on the weak
ened womanly organs, Strengthening
the muscles and nerves, and building
them UP to health.
II helps to refresh tho WORKOUT ncr-
yous systein and relieves the effects OF
ove.work, both mental and physical
Fifty years successful use fully
prove the merit Of this purely vege-
tabla, tonic remedy for women.
In every community. there live some
who have been benefited by Cardui
The beneficial effects OF this time
tested woman's remedy soon show
themselves in many different ways
Try 1t.
NJ b. Write Ii. Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chats.
rooga Medicine Co.. CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. for SPect1l
Insrssrft0ns. and "a rage took. Home Irestmsna
tor Women" sent In plain wrapper on REQUEST
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-11-04
SAVE THAT ENVELOPE?
If You Did 1t May Win Two Ad'
d,tional Seats offered by
aA Bank.

Did you save the envelope in
which was enclosed your tickets to
The Red Mill, tho October attraction
II the Cairo Opera House? If so,
Herhaps you are the winner Of two
ddtional seats for some perform
ance at the Opera House this month,
offered by the First Bankfafid Trust
Company,
The numbers selected by disin-
tcrasted parties from those CORE
Nponaing with the theatre ticket en-
selcpes, are as follows. 1929,
'o,-el, 1920, 1926. 1o.39o,
1921, 1852, 1929, 1887
and 1897
If you should hold any4of the
numbers drawn, register at the bank
today, The person holding the num-
Ter corresponding nearest with that
nearest the head OF the list, will wiz
the tickets. NV
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-11-04
Her Choice.

How the possibilities, views. serit-
ments and the varied suggestions of a
song may appeal To the youthful mind
is illustrated by the experience Of Miss
May Ludlow of 1853 Eighty-ninth
street., who is devoting herself to set
tiement work, at present numbering
among her activities the teaching Of
a kindergarten class In the Hill street
disa.ct
Every morning the exercises be-
gin with song, chosen by the Riddles
themselves There is wide range OF
those songs and variety Of tastes TO
be gratifieG, the highbrow element be-
ing as much in evidence, unsteady, as
lis opposite
Well. children" said Miss Ludlow.
cheerly, to her class one morning last
week, what shall we sing today"
Immediately one little hand was
raised Let's sing My Father Died
Last Night" said the owner of the
hald
Reference. TO the fourth line OF
"Amersca" will furnish the answer to
the Cleveland Leader.