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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-07
Suits Filed Against City and
Sorghum Factory.
Farms Unstable Because
Stream Is Polluted.

TT Scott, Kan, Jan. 7.-Aleging that
sewage dumped from the sewers of this
, city and waste water from the plant
OF the Fort Scott Sorghum company
nave so polluted the waters of the
Marmaton river east from this city that
it is dangerous to health to reside near
the stream, and that as a result farm
lands there have been greatly reduced
in value, Mrs. S. A Brown has filed
suit against the city and the sorghum
company, asking for damages of $4,000
for the injury done to her farm. The
Brown farm adjoins the river east of
the city a few miles and consists of
over 200 acres
On December 7th Mrs. Brown filed a
claim before the city council asking for
PREPARATION for the damage done by the
polluted waters of the stream, but the
council failed to give any relief. The
suit follows.
More Suits to Follow.
Three other similar actions are to be
filed within the next few days, c. A.
McMain asking for $1,000 damages, w.
for s., 900. Mr.. McMain owns IA acres
of land which lies on both sides of
the river east of Fort Scott; w. H.
Sevey owns Is acres and resides on the
banks of the river, just north of the
Military bridge, where he is engaged in
truck gardening. These suits will be
filed within a few days.
A similar case is now pending in the
supreme court of the state, having been
taken there from Cherryva1e, in Mont
gomery county, and the outcome of
that case may affect those in the local
court.
In each of the cases it is commended
that the waters have been so polluted
from the sewage from the city and the
refuse from the sorghum works, that
the water is no longer fit for use either
by humans or stock, and that the
stencil arising from the river makes it
unhealthful to reside in the vicinity of
the river.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-07
HANSON SUES JUDGE GROVER.
Alleges Decision Was Wrongly Made
in RriStOXY,S Favor.

Salina, Kan, Jan. John F. Han
son has filed suit against District
Judge Dallas Grover for 81, 900 on ac-
count of a judgment rendered by the
judge in connection with the case of
John Hanson against Joseph L. Bris-
tow, which Mr.. Hanson alleges in his
petition was rendered wrongfully, I'M
skillfully, negligently, carelessly, wan
tonly maliciously and arbitrarily. In
his petition Mr.. Hanson's language
clearly accuses the judge of rendering
the decision with prejudice and intent
to injure him.
He states in the petition that the
decision was made without regard to
the plaintiffs rights and with intent to
delay and hinder the plaintiff in his
remedies. He also states that the
judge did this knowing the law and
rights of the plaintiff and that he was
committing a palpably legal wrong.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-07
FREEkIDNEYCURE
There Is No Need of Amy Man Woman Having Aching
Back Kidney or Bladder Troubles, or Rheumatism
soc Bottle (32 Doses) FREE

Just because you start the day worried
and tired, sore, stiff legs and arms and
muscles, an aching head, burning and
bearing down pains in the back-worn
out before the day begins, do not think
you have to stay in that condition
Thanks to a new discovery you can be
strong, well and vigorous with no more
trouble pains from stiff joints, sore mus
cles rheumatic suffering, aching back or
kidney disease.
For any form of bladder trouble or
weakness its action is really wonderful.
Those sufferers who are in and out of oen
half a dozen times a night will appre-
ciate the rest, comfort and strength this
treatment gives.
And here is the best part of it all, 1T
Will not cost you a penny to see whether
this treatment will do this for you or not.
as full-sized SOC bottle (32 doses) Will be
sent you by mail without charge, If you
simply send the coupon in other column.
There is no impossible thing required o.
you. no need Of staying away from your
work, no drastic diet necessary All y III
lave to do is to take four times a day
just little of the famous Williams treat
ment for kidney disease and rheumatis
the new uric acid solvent and eliminator,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-07

then you yourself grow young and
strong.
This new treatment absolutely conquers
all uric acid troubles, on a thorough ly
scientific principle, and gives the COIN
fort that always comes to those who have
perfect health. 1t overcomes the effect
of uric poison, drives it from the system
and prevents its cause so to give per
feet health and strength
To prove that Williams treatment con-
quers kidney and bladder diseases, rheu :
matism and all uric acid troubles no
matter how chronic or stubbrn, we will
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-07
Things Women Should Know
(F'rom the Journal of Fashion,

At this season of the year the COM
plexion requires better protection than is
afforded by powder. Dissolve an Original
package of mayatone IN a half pint of
witch hazel and you have a complexion
beautifier that makes the skin soft, love-
ly, smooth and satiny. Gently massas
face. neck and arms with this in the
morning and your complexion will need
no further attention all day.
ANY woman can keep her hair clean,
light, fluffy and beautifully lustrous b.
dry shampooing every week or two, ana
at the same time avoid danger of catch
ing cold from washing the head. Mix 4
ounces powdered orris root with an orig
inal package of therox; sprinkle a little
on the head and brush through the ha,r.
Embarrassing wild hairs and fuzzy
growths are quickly and safely removed
by one application OF delatone. Make a
paste by mixing powdered delatone with
water cover the hairy surface for two
or three minutes; then remove, wash the
skin and the hairs will be gone.
Mothers Salve is an old-fashiored
remedy for coughs, colds in head chest
catarrh and sore throat. 1t can be pur-
chased in prepared form from any dru---
gist 1t is easy to use and quick to act.
The world never saw its equal as house
hold remedy.'-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-07
Made Their Money in Kansas.

Claflin, Kan, Jan. Tt has just been
learned that Mrs. Sarah J. johnson
and her sister, Miss Mary Scott who
died from want of medical attention in
ST. Louis with thousands of dollars in
their house, few days ago, were for
mer residents of this county. They
owned a half section of land just east
Of Claf1in and three years ago sold it to
Thomas Moran for $4,000 They were
very close with their money and while
renting their farm for part of the pro-
ducts one of them at least would sit
all day in the grain office while their
wheat was being hauled to market. The
figures made for every load that went
on the scales were watched carefully
to see that the sisters were not cheated
out of a pound of grain. After selling
their farm they went to ST. Louis,
taking with them about SIS, 900 in cash.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-07
Hold Wright for Trial.

Emporia, Kan, Jan. 7.-Walter
Wright was bound over to the district
court in his preliminary hearing for as
sault with intent to KILL upon Archie
and Rollin Rickabaugh. Wright, who
has been living two miles east of EN-
poria for forty years, went to the
Rickabaugh home the night of Deem
Der Fl for the purpose of viewing a
gate over which some trouble between
the families had occurred While en-
gagged in his examination, the Ricka-
baughs rushed out, believing him to be
a prowler. Wright shot twice with
shotgun, wounding both men. Archie
Rickabaugh was seriously injured and
may lose the sight of his left eye.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-07
1000 Democrats to Banquet.

Kansas City, Kan, Jan. More
than 1000 tickets have been sold by
county banquet to be held Tuesday.
Governor Hodges and Judge VIM. H.
Thompson will be the principal speak
ers. A great effort is being made to
secure a woman speaker, but up to the
present time they have been unsuc-
ceSSful.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-07
Business Men Form Gun Club.

Greensburg, Kan. jan A number
of business meen of Greensburg have
organized a gun club, known as the
Greensburg Gun club. The club ex-
poets to have a meet each week.
when weather permits. A number of
good scores were made at the last
meet Friday. The list of members
follows: Charles T. johnson. presi-
dent; J. J. Randall, secretary and
treasurer; w. F. Stevenson, vice presi-
dent; Ed Williams, w. D. Foreman,
Ed Hutchinson, J. n. Rogers, Guy
Schuck, DR.. H. G. Wiley, H. A. Rus
Burt, Merl Kelley, Rex Grove, H. B.
Garrison, C. P. Smith, R. S. Randall,
c. w. Chadwick. o. l. Stockwel1, R.
P. Lyon, Frank Rerur, L. P. Cantrell,
H. W. Wacker, "A. w. Gibson, ]. PEN
nington, Rex Carter, Walter Johnson,
Floyd Puyear. w. H. Johnson. Ed
Long. A. Mckinley. Curtis Beatty. Ben
Fullerton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-07
HIS CHICKENS NOT PROFITABLE
Henry Jacoby Let Them Run at Large
Costs $S7.S5.

Emporia, Kan, Jan. Tt cost
Henry Jacoby, of Reading, $S7.S5, be-
sides lawyers fees, to allow his chick
ems to run at large last spring. Jacoby
was fined 81 in the Reading police
court, but appealed the case to the
Lyon county district court. There a
| jury decided against him. Judge
Nickel assessed a fine of SO, which,
with the costs, amounted to the fig
ureS mentioned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-07
FARMERS WILL MEET TO-DAY.
Institute Begins in Normal Hall at
E1mDOria

Esmporia, Kan, Jan. THE Agri-
cultural and Commercial congress of
the Fourth congressional district opens
in Albert Taylor hall in the State Nor
NAL today. Preparations have been
made for a large numb Der of visitors.
The congress will be devoted largely
to a demonstration of the value of a
county farm adviser and one of the
principal addresses will be by P. H.
Ross, of Leavenworth, on this subject.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-07

This coupon with 1Oc in stamps or
silver to help expense of distribution
is good for one Soc bottle (32 doses) OF
DIR. Williams treatment for rheuma-
tisrn, kidney and bladder troubles
Good for ten days only. DIR. d. A.
Williams Co., Dept 32, East Hamp-
ton, Conn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-07
DANCER in WATER her RECORD GOOD
Smith County Raised Fine
Crops in 1912.
Second in State i'm Production
of Alfalfa.

Smith Center: Kan, Jan. Here
are some interesting figures taken from
Coburn's biennial reports for the years
1908 to 1910 inclusive and the year
1912, concerning Smith county.
Smith county raised more corn in
1912 than any other county in the
state.
Smith county raised more corn and
wheat combined in 1912 than any other
county in the state.
only one county in the state in
1912, Wyandotte, had a better yield
per acre than Smith county; but
Smith county raised % times as much
corn for same year.
Smith county raised as much corn
in 1912 as four average counties in
the state of Kansas.
Smith county raised practically as
much corn as any other two counties
in the state in 1912 except Jewell
and Sumner counties.
Some Corn County Also.
smith county raised more corn in
1912 than all of the rs counties in the
southwest part of the state extend
ing in a line south and west from the
northeast corner of Graham county,
excluding Graham county.
Smith county raised more corn in
1912 than the entire state raised in
Gil a'Ci dSS year from lo0U TO 1897 IN
elusive.
Smith county raised as much wheat
in 1912 as the entire state raised in
an average year from 1860 to 1868 in
elusive, and twice as many bushels of
oats for the same time.
Smith is the second county in the
state in the acreage of alfalfa
Smith county is the second county
in the state in the production of tame
hay.
The County Clerks Report.
Facts shown by county clerks re-
ports for 1912:
Population of county. 1853
Assessed value of all property
in county .......................s 2S, 0SS. SOC
Assessed value per capita. S17S3
Assessed value per family of five S. 915
Actual value of property sesti-
mated .$3s, coo, 600
Actual value per capita. ... $3.50
Actual value per family of five
(estimateO acknowledgements. $11,15o
Number of hogs. 1889
Number of horses and mules...... 1858
Number of cattle. ................. 1880
Number acres of alfalfa 40116
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-10-14
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO BUILD SIDEWALKS.

Pursuant to resolution of the city
council Of the City Of Grand Forks
North Dakota. adopted Oct. 6. 1913, no
tice is hereby given. to each owner and
occupant OF real property hereinafter
described to rebuild and construct side
walks in accordance with. the require
ments of the ordinances governing
sidewalks Of the city of Grand Forks,
North Dakota, at his own expense. sub
ject to h approval Of the street COM
missioner, within 20 days after the first
publication Of this notice, in front of
and alongside the real property az
hereinafter described.
Sidewalks condemned and ordered re-
built are as follows:
On the Southwest side Of North
Fourth street, abutting lots II, 10. Is,
u. 10. 81. 90, 49,. 81, 90, 81, Of block IS,
Alexander & Ives addition.
All in the city Of Grand Forks. North
Dakota. "
All OF the above sidewalks shall be
OF tile or cement.
Each Of the n or occupants of
the real property above described viii
take notice that in the event Of his
failure to construct and rebuild thS
aforesaid sidewalks AUDITING the prop.
erty owned or occupied by him. within
the time above mentioned. the same
Will be rebuilt and constructed under
the direction Of the city Of Grand
Forks. and a special assessr1en Will be
levied against said property to pay for
the same.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-10-14

A woman and three children recent
" completed a walking trip, from New
York to Minneapolis, initiating the ia
nous pedestrian. Weston. and beating
his record by some days. II was an
nounCed that friends of the woman
had agreed that if she made the trip
in the required time they would pro-
vide her with a home worth severa,
thousand dollars. 1t is not easy to
understand the imposition. of such a
condition. The woman was not a pro.
fessional athlete. She did not expect
to make her living by walking, ard
while she made good time across the
country. there is no reason to believe
that she was an extraordinary walker.
In reaching her destination on time,
or ahead Of time. she contributed
nothing to the comfort, or pleasure or
entertainment of anyone. Her friends
might as we'll have agreed to buy her
a home il she counted the beans in a
sack in a given time. 1t is a mystery
why people will back such useless en-
terprises.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-10-14
HOURS AND A LIBERAL EDUCA'
TON,

chicaxo Record-Herald: The pres
ident Of Harvard. Or. Lowell greeted
the new freshmen with a cry franz
and practical talk on the life ane
habits of the college student. He ad'
vised them how to utilize their time
to advantage. neither overworking moi
neslectinK their books and lectures
Here is the Lowell idea of the under
grads day:
Six: hours for direct college work
eight hours for sleep; three hours fol
meals and preparations for same; seN'
On hours for miscellaneous pursuits
including sports. amusements. fellow
ship and reading for pleasure" or 81
fancy dictates.
DR.. Lowell. it is evident. does not be.
lieve in too much digging. Six hours
he regards as sufficient for work. Some
commentators appear to question this
dictum, but the average college boy
or girl can do a great deal in -four
years on the sis -hour a day basis. Pro-
vided, of course. the whole mini is de-
voted to the studies during these SD
hours. Method. concentration and
genuine interest count for moro than
the mere number Of hours. Rusk:r
said that il the hardest worked ana
would read good literature for ter
minutes every day his mind would
soon become a. store house Of inspiring
and valuable ideas and thoughts. What
intelligent observer will not endorse
this?
Moreover, the seven hours allotted t.
miscellaneous pursuits might be made
highly edifying and liberalizing. The
outside reading should be good read
ing, and the discussion in student
rooms and at the table should not al
ways be trivial. The college atmcs.
phere should stimulate high thinking
interest in the social, political, philos'
optical and artistic topics Of .he day
II this is not the case. the COLES,
ID at fault. and the home as we'll rath,
e. than the student.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-10-14
ADJUSTMENTS
Margaret nnneton,


The much-talked about Within the
Law written by a former newspaper
man, Bayard WELLER, and with a phen-
omenal record Of popular success in
both Chicago and New York. as we'll
as in England and far-off Australia,
comes to the Metropolitan on Monday,
October 20.
Upon the merits OF this drama
many public men of Importance. in
Guiding President Wilson and Theo-
dorc Roosevelt, have expressed them
selves e%loquently and at length. BY
general %concensus Of opinion 1t has
been pronounced the strongest play
OF its kind produced in this country
for a generation or more. OF Mar.
gsrct Jllington's portrayal of the steI.
lar role the critics have only praise,
and that of the most unqualified sort.
to offer. In Chicago. where she has
Just concluded a sensational run of
many months to record -makinA
crowds. Miss Ellington was Obliged to
give two performances a day and, on
the farewell day of her stay, she es-
tablishej a record for endurance by
appearing 6hrce times as the ~presecut-
ed heroine Of 1.-THE WELLER drama.
Miss Ellington has for more than
half of the ten years OF her stage ca
reer played in crime dramas-frst, as
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-10-14
The Evening Story
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over and the maid was clearing away
the dishes she wandered lonssomely
up to her room. while Elene ana her
mother went to theirs to dress. Bert
had to 30 back to his ONCE. Harry
srumhling went Oft to make him
self ,presentabIe. Parties, it appeared,
bored him. An hour atterward Elene
came in to show herself in her new
dress. a shimmery affair OF blue crepe
de chine. She was a pretty girl, not
the less charming because Of the
vanity that shone in her brown eyes.
Her grandmother gave. plenty Of
It was simply impossible in
Elene's presence to hold a grudEe.
You aren't dressed. grandma"
she cried. reprcachfully.
"Oh. l don't believe I'll come down.
I'm. tired. Td.like to go to bed right
away"
oh: come down Just a few min
utes." she begged.
"Elene." hers: mother reproached
from the doorway. III grandma Ia toe
tired. YOU mustn't And it was a
long. hard trip"
The doorbell rang and Elene rushed
down without replying. Her mother.
after a few pleasant words. followed.
Grandma drew her rocker over by the
window and watched the moon send
ghostlike CLEANS Through the trees.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-10-14

She felt very old and helpless. In the
way. just as she had been at Joe's
house. Joe had tried in his clumsy
way to make her happy. and he had
Uncomfortable. She sadly resolved
that she wouldn't force Bert into the
same unhappy position. She would
stay by herself; as much as possible.
Maybe. then they wouldn't mind. The
house was big and they had a maid
like the small farm house.
The parlors below flied rapidly.
She could hear distinctly the gay
chatter of young voices; could even
make out Elene's clear tones. Some.
one played a soft prelude on the big
dance. She listened dreamily. The
air, though new and. popular, sug-
.gested an old waltz that they used to
play when she VS. a girl. Dreaming
ones way she fell asleep. Then the
abrupt cessation Of the music woke
her. The gay voices seemed hushed.
late, but the small. white clock on the
maple dresser showed only 1880. She
got stiffly out of the chair to undress.
feeling almost toe tired. Presently
the music began again. But not the
dance 1t was SO sedate as
to suggest church service. Wonder
ing absently; she took of her dress.
ly red. rushed into the room and
slammed the door shut behind her.
She was crying.
81 think It's a shame she sobbed.
Why couldn't the mean old thing
have visited us some other evening""
Her grandmother WINGED at the ia
miliar words. and then she began to
-.-- 49, IA E1NnA xa4a~0
Was it possible that she had made a
mistake? What's the matter?" she
asked.
Just then Eiene's mother entered.
"Elene. I'm sorry. Don't make your
eyes red by crying" she said.
Elene continued to cry. Helena
turned desperately to her husbands
mother. IT'S an old aunt Of mine,
who doesn't approve Of dancing: or
the music stopped1and made a scene.
but T can't turn her out of the house.
She's TOO old snd peculiar"
II either had. been noticing she
would have been surprised at the
beatic look. that sweep over the old.
wrinkled face. she would have seen
emotion. So the welcome had been
II. it Maria Cooley" she demand
ed shrewdly.
know her. Didn't you two go to
we did. Just you send her up
here and I'll keep her talking till
she'll be 30 carried back to old times
that she'll never know what's going
on down below.' And resolute)y she
drove back her drowsincss and IA
My. grandma said Elene the next
morning. I'm glad you're mere. u
have been spoiled. Do you know. last
night at dinner 1 vas afraid you
we're homesick."
"shucks," said her grandmother as
she pulled out the beaded slippers.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-10-14

glancing suspiciously at the small
bowed figure in the rocker. Then she
skipped across the room and laid her
arm-a pretty white arm that showed
through the sheer s]eeve-around the
old neck. You mustn't be homesick
SO eoon," she protested.
Mrs. Kase was silent. She felt, des-
olately that she wouldn't nave mind
ed those cruel words so much II Eiene
hadn't been 20 pretty--so soft
tongued to her e But she sum
moned all her pride, even forced a
faint wavering smile. There was no
place else for her to go-for a while
at least. And it would be horribly
uncomfortable il they knew that she
had overheard. Bert would feel ter
rjble. Intercourse would he stilted.
So she talked to. Elene az they went
downstairs together and bravely an
swered HeJena's query as to whether
she liked her room. She was glad
that she could answer %truthfully. 1t
was q. dear little room. Then her
wrinkled throat swelled chokingly as
she remembered. her glad surprise at
first sight of that room--the happy
years that she had expected to spend
in it.
She had small appetite for dinner.
put they laid it to the fatigue of the
journey. She kept the faint smile on
her face by sheer will power and pre-
tended interest when Elene chatted Of
her party. Then when dinner was