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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21
Climate Failed
Medicine Effective

Rest fresh air and good food do help
many persons suffering from Tubercu-
losis, but. to be honest, it must be ad-
mitted that the disease is seldom more
than ARRESTED" Something more is
needed. Eckmans Alternative is a medi-
cine made for the treatment of Tubercu-
losis. 1t has arrested this disease again
and again and for that reason we argue
and urge that Ecknan's Alternative should
be used in every case of tuberculosis, in
addition to good, nourishing food and
fresh air, which we all need
The facts-the evidence of recoveries
reading. A remarkable case foIows;-
Weldon, Ill.
Gentlemen Through Eckman's Alter
alive have been saved from a premature
grave. On December IA. 1904. I was taken
with Typhoid Pneumonia. My lungs be-
came very much affected and | was ad-
vised to go to Fort Worth, Texas and
from there to Colorado. After being in
Colorado two weeks, my physician in
formed me that nothing could be DONE as
my case was hopeless. Three weeks later
I returned home. On July IA, 1905. be-
gan taking Eckman's wonderful remedy
for consumption, and since that time
have been stout and WE'LL
(Signed Affidavit) ARTHUR WEBB
Eckmans Alternative is effective in
Bronchitis, Asthma, Hay Fever; Throat
and Lung Troubles, and in upbuilding the
or habit-foTming drugs. For sale by Geo.
w. Stansfield 632 Kansas ave-, and other
leading druggists. Ask for booklet telling
of recoveries and write to Eckman Labo-
ratory, Philadelphia, Pa, for additional
evidence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21
PAY HEAVY LOSSES.
Insurance Companies Are Hard Hit
This Year.

New York. May z.-The last twelve
months have been lean season for the
fire insurance men, according to figures
prepared by an insurance publication
here The profits for the year are shown
to have been much less than for the year
1910 although the underwriting income
was considerably larger
The combined underwriting profit of one
hundred leading companies for the past
twelve months is shown as $73O0,OO0 or 20
per cent of the underwriting income In
1870 the profit was ST., 400,0 600 or per cent
of the underwriting income.
with an increase of over 100000 in
underwriting income continues the state
ment, 1.-THE losses and expenses increased
some $4,000, coo during the year 1911 but 81
companies out of 100 made profits on their
underwriting, these ranging from 0.S per
cent to 1872 per cent. whereas AZ COM
panies lost money, ranging from OIL per
cent to $50 per cent In but nine of the
last IA years have the leading companies
made profits on their underwriting opera
tions and in the whole period there has
actually been total net loss to 10 com
panies of $50, Ooe. CO., However, the invest
ment income has in the aggregate paid all
dividends, made up the underwriting
deficit and added about $80oo,0o0 to sur
plus .----
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21
ADJUSTMENTS.

''Kindling," by Charles Kenyon. vivid
episode in the life of some real people
from the tenement district, portraying
elemental human emotion, and in which
Miss Margaret Ellington will appear here
on tomorrow night at the Grand, perhaps
is the only play that has been produced
on the American stage and by the human
appeal of its story was the inspiration
that banded together group of some of
magazine writer's and newspaper men or
our land to send forth an appeal or an
endorsement for the people of this coun-
to its success not only from a play of
dramatic value, but because of its great
educational qualities. Miss Ellington is
said to have scored her greatest triumph
of her career in "KindIing'' and comes
here with the endorsement of the press of
New York and Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21

pletely. I thought Of giving up when nothing
would help, but something told me to try the
Cuticura Soap and Ointment. sent for
Cuticura Booklet which read carefully. Then
bought some Cuticura Soap and Ointment
and by following the directions was relieved
in few days. used Cuticura Soap for wash
ing my face, and applied the Cuticura Oint-
ment morning and evening. This treatment
brought marvellous results so continued with
it for a few weeks and was cured completely.
can truthfully say that the Cuticura Rene
dies are not only all, but more than they claim
to be- (Signed) G. Baumel, May %, 1911.
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment do so
much for skin eruptions, poor complexions,
red. rough hands, and dry, thin and falling
hair, and cost so little that it is almost crimi
nal not to use them. Sold by dealers every
where. Liberal sample Of each mailed free,
with 32-p book. Address, "Cuticura," Dept.
T, Boston. Tender-faced men should shave
with Cuticura Soap Shaving Stick.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21
DAILY GAIN In WEIGHT
Comes to Those Who Use Samose
Says Druggist Stansfield.

The poor, thin, emaciated person,
when he or she becomes plump, rosy
and robust, by using Samose, forgets
that there is such a thing as weakness
and underweight.s $50
Samose restores health to the whole
system so that the tissues assimilate
from the food all of those elements
which make solid bone, firm muscle,
pure blood. and sufficient fat to re-
store beautiful and symmetrical out
lines to the figure.
An increase in weight is seen from
the first weeks use of Samose, but if
it does not restore you to your proper
weight and give you full vigor and
vitality. Druggist Stanfield VIII return
your money. You certainly can af-
ford to try Samose on this guarantee.
632 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kan, sent
postpaid on receipt of price, so cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21
DIABETES
Treatment That Costs Nothing IL 1t
Fails to Benefit.

Diabetes haselong been considered
an incurable disease and the only
hope held out to patients has been to
prolong their years by abstemfous liv-
ing. A newly discovered plant in Mex
leo called Diabetol herb has been
found to be a specific in the treatment
of diabetes, quic-=lv reducing the spe-
cific gravity and sugar. restoring the
weight and building up the system.
The treatment is very inexpensive;
$1-00 worth of the herb will last two
weeks and will remove the worst
symptoms in the most aggravated
cases. Call at our store and see the
proofs and get a free booklet Of diet
lists, showing the proper foods for di-
abetics. Fred A Snow, druggist
Tenth and Topeka avenues. Free de-
livery. Phone your orders -sr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21
SEEKS QUICKER DEATH
Doctor Says Electrodes Should Be
Placed Over Heart.

Cambridge, Mass, May H.-Dr. George
B. McGrath, medical examiner of Suffolk
county, who was one OF the witnesses at
the Richeson electrocution this morning,
will recommend several important changes
in the manner of putting murderers to
death. He believes death should pc
brought on more quickly and without
some of the unpleasant features connected
with the present method.
This could be accomplished, he says, by
placing the electrodes over the heart and
on the back of the neck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21
TO UNITE EMPLOYEES
Federal workers of All Branches May
Organize.

Washington, May 21.-Plans for an
organization of government employees
to embrace all arms of the government
service in all parts of the country are
being formulated by George l. Cain
of Lynn, Mass, president of the ma
tional league of government en-
ployees.
Mr. Cain is in this city now arrang
ing to have a delegation appeal to the
national Republican and Democratic
conventions to incorporate in their
platforms pledges as to the future ad
ministration OF the civil service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21
PLEAD SELF DEFENSE
Tom Davis VIII Be Tried for killing
Fellow Convict.

Lincoln, Neb., May 21.-The intro
duction of evidence was begun today
in the trial of Tom Davis, a convict
at the state prison, for the murder OF
a fellow convict, John Strong, at the
breakfast table of the institution on
March rs last.
1t was indicated by counsel that
Davis plea will be that Strong had
threatened his life and that he cut
his victims throat in seIf-defense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21
Helps a Judge in Bad Fix.

Justice Eli Cherry. of ellis Mills, Tenn,
was plainly worried. A bad sore on his
leg had baffled several doctors and long
resisted all remedies. Il thought it was
a cancer" he wrote. "At last used
BuclxIen's Arnica SaIve and was COM
pletely cured" Cures burns, boils, ulcers,
cuts bruises and piles 25 cents at Camp
bell Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21
Strike to Heln Mules.

Coshocton, O., May 21.-Sympathy
for the mine mules has caused rs men
of the Morgan Run colliery to go on
strike. The men stated that they did
not think the mules received proper
treatment and say they will remain on
strike until assured the mules will be
humaneIy treated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21

played first base After Serving in tho
war, he came to Pontiac and has been
a familiar figure in coaching 'tBlair's
Chiefs to victory.
This spring Blair expected to get into
the game again but could not secure
suitable grounds so he decided to quit
the game for good.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21
"CHAN0 QUITS GAME.
At IS Years Manager Finds No
Grounds Available.

Pontiac, Mich, May 21.-At 6s years
old, Chan Blair of this city has de-
cided to retire from active baseball
management. Since the civil war the
veteran has been managing teams and
playing in and around Pontiac with the
exception of a year spent in Minneapo-
lis, when he managed a team of MS
own there.
Chan was a member Of the historic
Haymakers of Troy before the war and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21
The demons of the swamp

are mosquitoes. As. they sting they put
deadly malaria germs in the blood. Then
follow the icy chills and the fires of fever
The appetite flies and the strength fails
also malaria often paves the way for
deadly typhoid. But Electric Bftters
kill and cast out the malaria germs from
the blood; give you a fine appetite and
renew your strength. After long sllf-
fering," wrote VIM. FretwelI, of Luca-
ma, n. c., three bottles drove all the
malaria from my system, and I've had
good health ever since" Best for all
stomach. liver and kidney Ills. so cts. at
Campbell Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21

great Disagreement, also suf-
fering and loss of sleep. At
first there appeared red, hard
pimples which later con-
tanned white matter I suf.
fered q great deal caused by
the itching. ! was in 3 state
of perplexity when walking
the streets or anywhere be-
fore the public.
IT used pills and other
remedies hut thew failed conn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21
HE DIES IN KANSAS.
Captain Shreve Descendant of WASH
ington's Close Friend.

St. Joseph, Mo-, May 21.-Captain c.
w. Shreve, aged 70 years, grandson Of
Colonel Israel Shreve, one of Washing
toms closest friends and favorite colo
nels, is dead at Whitecloud, Kan. He
was a pioneer of Nebraska and one
of the five men who met in the home
of General Lamar in Omaha in 1859 to
organize the Republican party in Me-
bra ska
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21
FORTUNE TO CHARITY
Small Requests Left to a Dozen
Relatives.

White Plains, N. Y, May 21-The
will of Mrs. Cornelia Storrs, who died
in North Salem last Saturday, gives
and leaves the residuary estate of
$2,000,000 to be divided into two parts,
one for the foundation of a home for
girls in North Salem, and the other for
the New York skin and cancer hospi-
tai
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21
CONDUCTOR is CRAZY
Thirty Lives Were Lost When His
Train Was Wrecked.

Rochester, N. Y, May 21.-An echo
of the Manchester wreck last August
when 80 persons lost their lives, is
heard in the fact that Conductor
James Hillock, on whose train the IA
talities occurred has become a maniac
and last night was removed from his
home in Manchester to a state hos
TaifaI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-21
P|MPLES ON FACE
CAUSED GREAT
DISAGREEMENT
For Three Long Years. Suffered Great
Deal. Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Brought Marvellous Results. In
Few Weeks Cured Completely.

1015 W. goth Place, Chicago, Ill. -"I was
troubled with acne for three long years. Ny
face was the only part affected, but it caused
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17
REINDEER IN ALASKA.

1t is only few years since the
/ United States government, as an eX-
pertinent which il was hoped would
help the Esllimos and Indians of
Northern Alaska, imported few
score reindeer from Norway. with a
number of Lapps skilled in their care,
says the Christian Herald. Subse-
quently other reindeer We're brought
from the opposite coast of Asia, and
although it was known that the par
ticular form of moss or lichen on
which these animals live and which
flourishes under the snow, was abun-
dant within the American Arctic cir
Gle, the attempt to introduce rein
deer was regarded by a ma jority OF
our citizens as being quite as wild
and visionary as was the purchase of
Alaska by Secretary Seward in 1861
The few score reindeer have now
grown to 27,S25. distributed in Az
herds. More than one-half, or IA $50
are owned by natives, who before the
advent of the reindeer, We're in a
state of the most wretched poverty
OF the remainder, $3.50 are owned
by the United States, 4.194 by miss
ions and 4,407 by Lapps. The total
income of the Eskimos from the rein
deer industry during the year last
reported was $24 636.O9 II promis-
es well for the conscience Of the ma
tion that we have come at length to
recognize kinship with our little
brown brother. whom. heretofore. we
have left to be despoiled by the trad
er.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17
Gives Short Pronram.

This morning the high school stu
dents in the asseT bly, room of the
new building listened to a rare mu-
steal treat The music was on the
piano-furte and was beautifully ren-
dered by Miss Rowcna Wheeler, who
has attended the New ENGLAND Con
servatory of Music in Boston and who
leaves next week to complete her
course in that celebrated institution.
Miss Wheeler played with beautiful
expression a prelude by Mendelsshon
in E minor; Novelette, by Meadow
eli and Humoreske by Dvorah. Three
, times she responded to enthusiastic
encores, playing the Romance by
Shuett and two preludes in F sharp
minor by Chopin Miss Wheeler is a
graduate of our high school and is
a lady of marked ability. We predict
for her a successful future in her
musical profession.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17
Let Us Forget.

flames Whitcomb Riiey-)
Let us forget What matters 1t that
We
Once reigned DER happy realms Of
long ago
And talked of love, and let our voices
low,
And ruled for some brief sessions
royalty?
What ii we sung. or laughed, or wept
maybe9
1t has availed not anything, and so
Let it go by that we may better
know
How poor a thing is lost to you and
me.
But Yesterday I kissed your lips,
and yet
Did thrill you not enough to shake
the dew
From your drenched lids-and
missed. with no regret
Your kiss shot back, with sharp
breaths falling You:
And so, today, while our worn eyes
are wet
with all this waste of tears, let US
forget
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17
Entertnin Tor Sister.

Yesterday afternoon, Mrs. A. P
Johnston OF North Twelfth street, en-
tertained number Of friends, men,
bers of the ladies OF the G. \. R. in
honor of her sister. Mrs. G. +. Zim-
norman who has been visiting her
for the last two weeks The h0wo
was decorated in flags and bunting
and each guest was given small
flag as a souvenir Alusic and read
iugs, patriotic il :arT were given
-interspersed with games. A deli
cious two-course luncheon was serv-
ed curing the af-e. moon.
The guests We're Mesdames Iim-
merman Van Horn. Mayer, Whitley,
Dickinson, Thorp, Oaks, Thompson,
Caldwell, Marki, Wilder Davis. Sage,
Logsden, Borschell, Mccarthy and
Freemoller. and the Misses Perry,
Greenfield, Pearl Borschell and Vera
Car-nau
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17
SALT LAKE POLICEMAN
MUST TESTIFY ABOUT
DYNAMITING THE HOTEL
Associated Press.


Salt Lake City, L., Jan. 17.-Ser-
geant e. j. Roberts and Patrolman c.
c. Christensen of the local police de
parment were subpoenaed today to
testify before the indianapolis grand
jury investigation, about the alleged
dynamite conspiracy. It is believed
here that the testimony may have
had to do with the dynamiting OF the
Hotel Utah two years ago.
The hotel Utah was dynamited
twice, once in December. 1909 and
once in January, 1910. High Pock-
cts Delaney and Jack Wilson were
convicted on the charge of destroy
ing property. Delaney is now serv-
ing a six months sentence while Will
son, who testified against Delaney
was allowed to so under a suspended
sentence.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17
Southern Club Meeting POSTPONED

The social meeting OF the southern
club wbicl was 10 have been giveE
1t the home Of Mr. and Mrs z. A.
Hrohn at s35 Ouray avenue on Fri
day evening of This week. has been
postponed on account of illness in the
family. Mrs Erchns little daughter
being qIite i'll a. present. Notice
viii be given 'atcr Of the date OF the
next meeting Of ire club.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17
LAP MATE OF AUTOMOBILE
SPEEDER SAVES Day
JURY CONVINCED.
Associated Press.

Los Angeles, Jan. 17.-The jury in
Justice Summerfield's court yesterday
found w. L. Ross not guilty OF eX-
ceeding the automobile speed limit
The evidence was apparently con-
elusive against Ross until the young
woman who had been riding with him
testified that it was impossible that
he was driving 2S niles an hour as
she was sitting on his lap. The first
ballot showed IL votes for acquittal.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17
"Wednesday Bridge Club.

The Wednesday Bridge club. which
meets in the afternoon one week and
in the evening the next, was enter
taind this afternoon by Mrs. Hugh
Gallagher at her picturesque little
bungalow on Hill avenue. The fol-
lowing were guests present: Mrs.
lulia Mack, Mrs. W. c. Boyer. Mrs.
Z. B. Rinearson, Mrs. Sprigg Shack
leford. Mrs. NJ. E. Floyd. Mrs. A. E.
Baylis. Mrs. Wendell P. Ella and Mrs.
Gallagher.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17
SCHOOL NEWS
BY SUPT. ALLEN

The decoration of the assembly
room in the new high school building
Is very much improved by the hand
some Western Slope championship
Pennant presented to the High School
Tigers by e.. E. Ross. Mr.. Ross also
presented the handsome loving cup
which stands on the piano. The high
students and the people in general
appreciate Mr.. Ross's interest in ath-
etics and his loyalty to our high
school.
Rev. Martin Talks.
This morning. Rev. ]. NJ. P. Martin
addressed the freshman class in the
old high school building. Principal
w. G Hlr.us introduced the speak
er. Rev. Martins talk was interest
ing. practical and inspiring.
Our teachers deeply svmpathize
with Mis- Elizabeth Sheridan. who
has this week received the sad intel
ligence that dear brother has sud
denly died OF neutrality-suspicious..
The new niano in the Lowell school
is giving excellent satisfaction. The
teachers eyuect to get great deal OF
good out Of it and appreciate the
action OF the board of education in
giving then this fine instrument.
To Cclebarc Na. Nirgton'S Birthday.
Mr.. Ma shall met Wednesday after
noon will a committee in the Lowell
school TO plan aDpropriate exercises
for the celebration Of Washington S
birthday,
Wednesday afternoon Mr.. Broem-
ser and Miss Dewey gave the teachers
in the Lowell school a little spread af-
ter the close of the days work. De-
licious refreshments We're served.
Visited at School.
Madam IconiCoff from Konznetz.
near Moscow, Russia was an inter-
esting visitor at the Emerson school
last week. She was especially inter
ested in the primary work and spent
all day Friday with Miss Mcconnell.
/ She was observing our methods, get
I ting catalOgs, programs, etc. Ma
dame IcOuicoff is a woman of rare
/ intelligence. She owns an estate at
/ Saratov near Moscow and on this
estate she maintains a school for the
! children of her peasants. In Miss
! McConneIl's room there are several
/ Greeks and they were delighted when
they found Madam Iconicoff could
talk with them in their own Ian
/ guage. She speaks several lang Jag
es fluently. but usually converses in
French Mrs. j. R McKinnie, Jr.,
nee Miss Elsie Sullivan. daughter OF
Judge Sullivan of this city, when on
her trip abroad, became acquainted
with Madam IconiCoff in Paris and
later passed two months very pleas
antly with her at her home in Kon-
znetz, Russia, and also visited with
her in Moscow.
A copy of the Orderly, published
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17
Enter,ained nj Dinner.

Last evening Mr.. and Mrs. j. r.
Morse entertained a few friends at a
most enjoyable dinner party at heir
country home on the Grand avenue
read. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. John Lay of Clifton, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. B. Worthington, Mr.. and
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17
To See NIantelI.

A number of people came in today
from DeBeque, Palisade and Fruita
to see Robert B. Mantell as Shy
lock- in the Merchant of Venice TO-
night. The narrow gauge viii also
bring in number of people from
Delta and vicinity.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17

Mrs. l.. X Byers, Mr.. Layton Worth
ington. A sumptious dinner was SER
we'd and the guests were most delight
fully entertained until a late hour.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17
Bachelor Dance january 2G

The executive committee of the
Bachelors club is arranging for the
frs 0f new series OF dances, to
start Friday. January &c Five Or
six dances viii be given this spring
by this popular club.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17

by the senior class Of the Hi Mill
tary academy. Portland, Oregon. has
just been received from Nelson WheR-
Ter who is a cadet in this academy
II is an excellent school paper. bright
and entertaining.
j. II. ALLEN.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17

Boston has a precher who says he
never has and never expects to see a
game of baseball. He is missing more
than he has any idea of.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17

"Walnuts are fattening." says a
British medical authority. And We
have known newspaper paragraphers
to grow fat on chestnuts.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17
NIntrinmc I.inen.a.

Marriage License.
John Schmidt aged u and Mary
Strohm, OF the same age. both OF
Iona, took ont a marriage license
this afternoon at the county clerks
office.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17

A California has produced red
white and blue chickens. which he
calls patriots" He might have call
ed them mandrills.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17

Miss Anna OFT of Fruita leaves to-
night on No. for the stock show at
Denver. She will stop at Canon City
on her way back, and will be gone
two months.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17
Don't Miss This
Eye Glasses! SpeetaGes!
Eyes Examined Free!
Or. {. Neubert
OCULIST AND OPTICIAN.
Begs to announce that he will
be at the
Hotel St, Regis, Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday Of this week
where he will make Free ESaniua-
tiuns of the Eyes.

IIOns OF tle Eyes.
Arrangements have been made
with the Largest Optical House in
the United States, whereby he can ssn
you correctly fitting Eyeglasses and
Spectacles at very moderate Price.
Or. Neuhert has received his Aca-
demic training in Germany and is
graduate in this country from the
University of Chicago and the Rush
Medical College.
Examination of the Eyes is made
with the finest, most accurate AVID
electrically illuminated OphthalEu-
scope.
Special attention win be given TO
Children.
Remember the Consultations and
Examinations are FREE.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17

A Kansas judge told man he
was too dense to be a juror Any man
who is too dense 10 be juror does
not know he is alive.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-17

man eloped with the wrong
twin, which may not prove hard
ship for him. but an awful annoy
ance to the other twin.