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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
DIAz GETS QUAKE NEWS.
Mexico's Ex-President Says His Health
is Much Better.

On Board Steamship Ypirianga, June
9.-Gen. Porfirio Diaz received news Of
the earthquake in Mexico, and the ar
rival of Senior Madero at the capital
by wireless late last night, while his
steamship was about 1000 miles due
east of Cape Hatteras
All night long the ship was in COM
munication with the United Wireless
operator at Atlantic City, and express
ident Diaz postponed his usually early
retiring hour until long after midnight
to receive all the available news of
happenings in this country.
The wireless worked beautifully
After the first brief bulletins of the
earthquake, and the announcement
that the number Of dead might reach
$50 or more, there cana a brief &C.
count of Madero's reception at the
capital.
+ Then as the wireless continued to
work smoothly, the Atlantic City oper-
ator sent fullen details, following with
long clippings from the metropolitan
dailies and newspaper comment of var
Diaz read all eagerly. H. expressed
great sorrow over the earthquake dis
aster, and desired that his sympathies
should be communicated to his people.
He said that he hoped the casualties
would prove less serious on further in
vestigation.
Diaz is enjoying his sea. trip and de-
clares vigorously that he is much i'm
proved in health. The weather has
been fine all the way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
NICE GENTLE HUSBAND, THIS.
Called His Wife Glow Down Pup" 81
Mrs. johnson Sues for Divorce.

More than a year ago Clara Johnson
came to Kansas to escape the abuse of
Augustus NJ. Johnson, her husband
Now she has filed suit in the district
court asking for a divorce and the GUS
tody Of their 6-year-old daughter.
In her petition the woman states that
she was married to Johnson in Nc
kinley, Pa, in November, 1903. John
son unloaded so much abuse on his
wife, that she could not endure the
treatment. Then she left. The woman
states that on sundry occasions, John
son called her "a dirty, low down home
breaker and kidnaper." At other times
he merely mentioned her as Glow
down pup" Then he told his wife that
she appreciated the company of other
men more than that of her husband.
Mrs. Johnson says this is not true
Mrs. johnson says this treatment
caused her great distress of mind and
made life unbearabie. So she came to
Kansas to seek relief.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
MAY START GAMES AT 2:so.
Murphy Finds Earlier Hour Pieases
West Side Patrons.

Chicago, June 9.-President Murphy.
of the Chicago Nationals, has found the
scheme of starting week day games at
o'clock so pleasing to the patrons or
the West Side ball park that he is con-
templating advancing the starting time
another half hour to 2:S0 o'clock, but
will consult the patrons before decid-
ing to do so. He has had ballot boxes
prepared and as soon as ballots can pc
furnished, will ask the fans" to vote
on the proposition. They will be re-
quested today to express their choice
between the present time of beginning
games and 2:90 o'clock. If the vote fa-
Vors the earlier hour all games includ-
ing Saturdays and Sundays will COM
mence at that time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
HURT A WOMAN.
Roy Woods, Farmer, Fined $40 For
Fighting With Mrs. Shaw.

Because Roy Woods attacked Mrs.
Sylvia Shaw, he was fined $40 today in
the court of Topeka. Trouble arose
when Woods took exception to the ac-
lions of the woman's children. He
complained and Mrs. Shaw was en-
ragged.
In personal encounter, Mrs. Shaw
said that Woods dislocated her should er
and fractured rib. The trouble &C.
Cured near Wakarusa- Mrs. Shaw was
still carrying an arm in sling when
she appeared in court to testify against
the young farmer. A number of wit
nesses were subpoenaed in the trial of
the case, and the costs in the action
will amount to about $40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
HITS AT GUN CARRYING.
Bill Passed Providing Registration
+ for Firearm Purchasers.

Hartford. Conn, June "a bill
which will go a long ways toward dis
couraging the carrying of concealed
weapons in this state has just passed
the Connecticut senate. BY its terms,
no one may sell firearm without Sc
curing the purchasers name and occu-
patton and the use to which the
weapon is to be put. A record must be
kept OF the sale and a purchaser is
crimina1ly liable for giving a fictitious
name.
Another bill passed at the present
session carries a fine of 81, 900 and 10
years imprisonment for abducting fe-
males for immoral purposes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
DISCHARGE PASSENGERS ON ICE.
Steamer at Nome Stopped Miles
From Shore.

Nome, Alaska, June 9.-Unable to
find an open lead, the steamer Cor
win, whose coming marked the OPEN
ing of navigation in Boring Sea, land
ed her 1O2 passengers on the solid ice
seven miles from shore yesterday. The
passengers, four of whom were wo-
men, reached land safely.
The Corwin was unable to dis
charge her cargo, but sufficient pro-
visions for Immediate needs were
brought in by dog sleds.
The Corwin left Seattle May TO-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09

Don't Worry About Them. You
Needn't Keep Them. Get This
Simple Remedy-It's Guaranteed.

Freckles, like facts, are stubborn
things, but unlike facts, are easily re-
moved. The more stubborn your freck-
les the more promptly should you get a
package of Kintho. Get 1t at Geo. w.
StansfieId's, 632 Kansas avenue, or
wherever toilet goods are sold. If Kin
tho fails, get your money back. It's
so simple and sure you'll almost think
it's magical.
use Kintho Soap too 1t will not
only help to give the freckles a push,
but 1t is delightful for toilet USE"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
CUBS WANT LEFTY" RUSSELL.
Connie Mack Fails to Secure Waivers
on $4,000 Beauty.

Philadelphia, June S.-Connie Mack
has asked for waivers on Lefty" Rus
sell, and among the teams that refused
to waive were the Chicago Cubs. Rus
sell is one of the most expensive ball
players in the business and it is
claimed that the Philadelphia team
paid Baltimore 81, 600 for him.
1t is supposed here that because the
Cubs need a left handler, President
Murphy refused to waive on Russell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
POLO GROUNDS STRIKE OFF.
Metallic Workers Get Place Sought by
Iron Workers.

New York, June 9.-The strike of the
men employed in the construction OF
the National League grandstand at the
Polo. grounds has been called off and
the workers are all back in their places
today.
The strike was the result of a pro-
test by metallic workers that the iron
workers were doing work which be
longed the metallic mems trade. The
contractors discharged the iron work
ers and gave the work to the metallic
workers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
FYnd Mattresses: Seek wreck.

ST. Johns, N. F., June 9.-Fisher-
men from the southwest coast report
finding a number of stout mattresses
afloat off the fishing grounds. Al
sighted. they believe that a passenger
carrying vessel has been wrecked in
the neighborhood.. The government
is investigating.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
BOY GETS BIG DAMAGE.
jury Awards Youth S17,5 500 For Death
of Father.

Seattle, Wash, June 9.-The estate of
Judge w. G. Bell, of Harrodsburg, KY,
was awarded 81, 500 damages against
the Seattle Renton Southern Railway
company by jury in the superior
court yesterday.
Judge Bell was killed in a street car
accident on the company's line last
year. Mrs. Bell died of injuries re-
ceived in the accident and suit in her
case is pending. The heir is an 1S-
year-old son.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
Martin win Studv GIaciers.

Seattle. Wash, June 9.-Prof. law
renee Martin, of the University of Wis
consin, sailed last night on the steamer
Alameda for Seward Alaska. where he
will resume his study of Alaska glaci-
ers. Prof, Martin is investigating TIE
glaciers of the north for the National
Geographic society. This is the third
summer he has devoted to the work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
CAUTIONS OTHERS; LOSES LIFE.
Manager of Coaster Killed as 5000
Watch Him.

Revere, Mass, June 9.-Rising to his
feet to caution a passenger on a roller
coaster to beware of a dangerous curve,
Oscar F. Young, manager of the
amusement enterprise, who was guild
ing one of the cars, was knocked from
his seat last night and terribly
mangled. He will die.
The accident occurred high up on thu
coaster in plain view of five thousand
boulevard and a panic followed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
ADVISES sCHOoLAfAMs: FLIRT.
Be Live Wire-Don't Eat Too Much
Says Veteran Teacher

Boston, June "a little harmless
flirting with nice people with whom
you are acquainted will do much to
rest the tired mind after the arduous
duties of the school room.
This is one Of the suggestions to
young women school teachers made by
Miss Anne Newell on relinquishing her
position as teacher in the Boston pub
lie schools after 40 years service.
BE a live wire every minute and
don't eat too much" is another bit Of
advice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
LICKs STAMPS; MAY DIE.
Girl Contracts Blood Poisoning From
CoIoring Matter.

Fayette City, Pa, June Clicking
postage stamps for patrons of the
government is the cause of a serious
case of blood poisoning of Miss Grace
Hamilton. clerk in the postoffice here,
according to her physicians.
She had been in the habit of affix-
ing the stamps to letters for patrons
and while her lips were b1istered, it
is said, became infected from the col
Ored inks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
Mason's Funeral Notice.

All members are requested to meet
at the Masonic Temple Saturday at
ternoon at o'clock to attend the flu
neral of Brother Edgar H Powell.
L. NJ. PENWELLA Master No. II.
p. c. KIRKPATRICK, Master No. 81.
o. J. WOOD, Master No. 225.
A H MARSHALL, Master go.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09

leased, the company learned that the
man had no connection with the COM
pany.
Chas. S. Eagle, one of the Oldest
established manufacturers and retail
ers of Topeka, has Just installed a
magnificent equipment of mahogany
fixtures in his retail shop at 1923 Kan
sa5 avenue. With the opening of his
new factory on Jackson street and
the removal of the factory, the Kansas
avenue place was divided the retail
building. The new fixtures, which
cost upwards of s1,70O, transform
this into great city" store.
There is a barrel and a half of
Cincinnati Club "suds' at Fifth and
Jackson streets on the northwest cor
ner, but it isn't iced. The police are
stacle. Officers Golf, Voiles, Sum-
mers and o. Anderson took it away
from the home, of a Mrs. Wfdner at
s12 Polk street, last evening, when
she wasn't there. They went back
and got her this morning and will
have a number of counts against her
for violating the "prohib" law
The condition of DR.. Eva Harding
who is at Christ's hospital suffering
with pneumonia, is better and she
will soon be able to leave the hospital.
Joab Mulvane, who is at Christ's
hospital, following a surgical opera
ton is much improved
The Gordon Mum jury is still out
this afternoon and the indications are
that there will be disagreement. The
jury may be discharged this evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
Find BODY of Wealthy Man.

San Francisco. June 9.-The body OF
the man identified as that of Joseph r.
Coy, Jr., believed to be a wealthy pro-
perty owner of Frederickstown, New
Brunswick, was found floating in Lake
MERGED at the city limits here. 1t is
believed to be a case of suicide.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
Theatrical Man Dies

White Plains. N. Y, June 9.-Thomas
Davis, a member of the old time theat-
ricaI firm of Keogh & Davis, is dead
at his home here after a long illness.
The body will be taken to South Bend,
Ind. for burial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
send In Your Bills.

All who have bills against the To-
peka Merchants and Jobbers' associa,
ton should send them to T. c. Whit
ticker, treasurer. at once
S. A. HODGINS, President.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09

Of some automobile tires shipped to To-
peka. After the goods had been re-
leased, the company learned that the
man had no connection with the COM
panY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09

F. c. Arnold of Tobias, Neb.. broth
er of Mrs. ]. H. Birtell, of Wakarusa,
is attending the Merchants week here.
This is his first visit in Topeka. or
in Kansas, but he Is so. well pleased
with the state and city that he may
locate here. He went to Nebraska from
Logan county, ILL.,, about q years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09

Mt. Olive NJ. E. church grand Bibli
cal concert given June 9, has beer
postponed for two weeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09

Chance to win ten at Avalon.
A state warrant was issued today for
the arrest of James Dunford on \
charge of assault with intent to Kill.
The complaint was sworn to by Bert
Dunford. In his complaint Dunford
states that the defendant attacked him
with a gun with the intention of taking
his life.
John c. Patterson was tried for his
sanity today in the probate court. a
commission appointed this morning to
try the case, was unable to arrive at
a verdict A second hearing will be
held this afternoon.
c. B. Raber pleaded guilty in the
county court this morning to a charge
of assault and battery. He was fined
81 and costs.
Al Corbett was arrested today on a
charge of disturbing the peace. The
complaint was issued at the instance
of James McCarron.
Ross Daugherty. charged with at
tempting 70 pass forged check. plead
ed guilty today in Judge Garver's court.
He was sentenced to go days in the
county Jail.
A John Doe warrant was issued this
morning for a man who succeeded In
defrauding the Wells-Fargo Express
company to the amount Of $3.50. The
unknown person went to the express
office, where he represented that ne
was the general agent of an automo-
bile company. and ordered the release
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09

c. r. Jones, who is intensely interest
ed in a frst-class Hurley park In
shop district, offers says w. A. Neis-
wanger $1,000 IL the park is located on
the Burton-Santa Fe-Gordon- Mum
lands. He says he does not wish to dis
pose of his holdings for park purposes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09

REPORT OF TIE CONDITION
of the
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF
Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
LOCAL MENTION.

DR.. w. s. Hunter. TO New Mills
building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09
BANK STATEMENT.

Thirst published in The Topeka State
Journal June 9, 1911.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09

Chance to win ten at Avalon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09

Al Corbett was arrested today on a
charge of disturbing the peace. The
complaint was issued at the instance
Of James McCarron.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-09

c. B. Raber pleaded guilty in shs
county court this morning to a charge
of assault and battery. He was fined
81 and costs.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1911-10-19

Rev. j. E. Thompson, the pop.
ular and beloved pastor OF the
Methodist church, is not only a
very able Minister, but IS some
what OF a gardner. Among 9th.
er things in his garden is q pump
kin vine, which is growing at an
unprecedentent+d rate. The vine
has grown 80 rapidly that it at
tracted the minister's attention.
He drove a stake into theground
at the end OF one prong and
made a record Of the time OF day.
In a. hours he went again to the
pumpkin patch md making close
measurement, discovered that
the vine had grown exactly %
inches--at the rate Of One-half
nch an hour. -Mooresville Enter
prise.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1911-10-19
Averss Awful Tragedy.

Timely advice given Mrs. G. vii
loughby, of Mprengo, Wis.,, pre-.
vented a dreadful tragedy and saw
ed two lives. Doctors had said her
frightful cough was ''consump-
ton" cough and could do little to
help her. After many remedies had
failed, her aunt urged her to take
Dr.. Kings New Discovery. 81
have been using it for some time
she wrote, sand the awful cough
has almost gone. 1t also saved my
little boy when taken with a severe
bronchial trouble" This matchlcss
medicine has no equal for throat
and lung trouble. Price soc and $t.
Guaranteed by all druggists. Trial
bottle free.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1911-10-19

A county superintendent fOld:i
us the other day thar he ~ be-
coming moreand indignant
the more hs thinks about ! Il lsS
present educational policy with
regard to the public schools III
proceeded to remark that the in-S
creased valuation or property
will bring In q largely increased
fund from tvxation Int that the
children OF the public schools will
not get q dollar OF it. 1t will b.
expended on the high schoolsand
colleges. This manis right. The
educational leaders were foiled
last year in their attempt to fas-
ten \ bond issue upon the peo-
pie for the benefit Of the higher
institutions but they will 3 o =.
what they want in an indirect
way. We know well enough that
the people as q whole are not N
favor OF the policy OF giving all
our help to the strong and none
to the weak, but they are anna.
, zingly patient and long suffering.
However, if somebody in t ne
next campaign will have t he
nerve ami the wisdom tn make
the poor children OF North Caro-.
lima the issue he would win in Q
walk. This question is bigger
than the tariff and more vital.
1t touches the masses of our peo-
pie aud everybody can under
stand it. Our legislatures are too
cowardly to deal with q ques-
tion like this and the members
ought to get some instruction
from their masters. The best way
to bring the question to a head
is for some bold apirit to make 1t
the issue and stake his political
future on it. We believe the pen.
pie would sustain him and that
our next Legislature would not
foil prostrate before the little
bunch Of selfappointed guardi-
ans OF our public education who
50 completely dominate the stu
alton. These men care nothing
whatever for our public schools,
and yet they profess their allegi'
ance to the sacred cause OF pub
lie education How long are we
gong to sabmit tn the pres
ent policy which when we ask Tor
bread invariably gives us a stonel
-Chatity and Children.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1911-10-19
Is the World Growing Better?

40 tuS w 0io NtOW"k DSssS'
Many things prove that it is. The
way thousands are trying to he ! P
Others IS proof. Among them is
Mrs. w. w. Gould, of Pitts6eld.
N. q. Finding good health by ia.
king Electric Bitters. she now ad.
vises other sufferers, everywhere,
to take them. '.For years ! suffer
ed with stomach and kidney trou'
Bile. she writes. every medicine
used failed till l took Electric
Bitters. But this greatremedy help.
ed me wonderfully" They'll helr
any woman. They're the best tonic
and finest kidney and liver remedy
that's made. Try them. You'll see
soc. at all druggists.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1911-10-19

A Kentucky boy smoking q ci-
garette, net fire to a barn. and
eleven fine horses were burned to
death. OF course that hoy had to
smoke to ever be a man, and the
dealer had to sell the d cad ly
things to hold his trade, and the
public encourages the smoking
habit because boys must smoke
tn develp their nerves and brain.
Scout.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1911-10-19
Resolution, Of Rsspsct.

II i
James Mnmpiord Stokes was
born in Davidson county, North
Carolina, in 1846. He came to
Watauga county In early man
hood and was q citizen here until
his death.
Hejoined the Methodist church
at Vale Crncis Oct. 4. 1884. and
in March, 1890, he transferred
b is membership to Henson's
Chapel where he remained a men,
her the rest Of his life. He was
married Aug. Is, 1890, to Mise
Lou Mooiy, to which union were
born two boys and onegirl, all Of
whom survive him.
Brother Stokes became a Ma.
son in Sept. 1885. He has al.
ways lived a quiet, humble, up.
right and peaceful life. He was u
great sufferer with cancer for a
number Of years, until death
came to his relief. on the 4th inst.
HI was 65 years OF age.
Whereas, Our Heavenly Faith.
er has seen proper to take from
our midst Bro. j. M. Stokes,
Therefore be it
Resolved, That we bow in hum.
BILE submission to His will, and
that We be reminded OF the fact
that soon the spade that opened
his grave will also open ours.
Let US be ready.
Resolved, That we do. sincerely,
deeply and most affectionately
sympathize with the family IN
their great bereavement, and as
sure them that He who tenn.
pers the wind to the shornlamb''
looks down upon them vi t h
great compassion IN this, their
hour of affection, and will com
fort them II they will put their
trust in Him.
Resolved, That the members Of
tSnow Lodge wear the usual
badge OF mourning for thirty
days.
Resolved, That a copy OF these
resolutions be eiyen the family Of
our deceased brother; q copy
sent to the Wstauga Democrat
for pnhlicntion and q copy he
spread upon the minutes otSnow
Lodge, No. 363. A. F. & A. NJ.
This Oct. 6, 1911.
j. B HORTON, 4 =
J. S., LEWIS, Com.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1911-10-19

A Medicine that gives Confidence.
Is Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound. Mrs. T. ]. Adams, 5ss No.
Kansas Ave-, Columbus, Kansas
writes: "Fora number of years my
children haye been subjet to coughs
and colds. l uaed Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound and found that
it cured their coughs and colds, so ]
keep il in the house all the time .
Refuse substitutes. Sold by all
dealers