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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18
Yelling Special

A |pecial assortment of good face
veilings in white and all coiors except
black; the kinds we sell regularly
u up 70 ''e' saturday 15c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18

But, Michael. what are you doing in
those large shoes?" Growing into them,
teacher. "-Meggendor BIaetter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18
Chiffon Wells

new lot of hemstitched wells, in
fancy shades, also tan. grey, navy and
white. Wells that are worth orc
s1.25 on sale Saturday at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18
All Linen Laces

new bands and edges in CIuny pat
terms. Regular 15c to zoe quail Inc
tiles offered Saturday at.
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Girls, Your New Balkan
MILDLY is only $1.5O

and you Will be
pleased with the
style-just like
the cut, except
that it is all
white. Made from
white galatea-a
tie of the mater
ial pc d
through the top
button h oil e s.
This MILDLY hangs
losely below the
hips, is gathered
into a wide band
w h i C h fastens
with three but
tons. Well made,
$3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18
Doll Dress
Patterns Free

Eve1y lattIe girl aOho comes to the Pattern Dept
Second Floor, Saturday, mag haze real Mccall
pattern for dolls spring dress gaveae free. These
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

undamassd vssssl Abands~sd BY css,A
Ia Mjdooea N. a.,t

ON0oMoDO0 voo0oJ NO0nooWOo 0y 6e0te
H., Asideesan.
Newport News, Va, Feb. s.-Another
mystery Of the deep. practically paral-
cling the unexplained disappearance Of
the crew OF the schooner Marie Celeste
several years ago, has been reported
here by the British tank steamer Rou-
manian. On Jan. -. churning along
ten days out from Port Arthur and
near the Azores, 1t picked up tho Nor
wegian bark Remittent. seaworthy. pro-
visioned and fully rugged. but without
q soul aboard and no indication Of the
crows fate. The Roumanian, after
towing the Remittent to within 100
miles Of Cape Henry, lost II in q violent
gale.
The Marie Celeste was found at sea
with pot boiling In Its galley and Its
captains papers on the cabin table ard
every indication that it had been aban-
doned with few hours Of it's discovery.
per or crew.
The story Of the Remittent is scarce
" less strange.
The Roumanian sighted the Remit
tent in latitude 40 degrees 80 minutes
and longitude q degrees 80 minutes,
riding heavy swell without hand to
guide 1t before freshening breeze. The
big tank steamers lookout Immediately
reported 1t rs ship out Of control. and
Captain Claridge set out in pursuit.
While the Eoumanian was coming up
on it, the Remittent with tiller banging
to and fro, was running wild, first to
one point Of the compass and then to
the other. The Roumanian lowered
boats to take line to tho bark. After
moro than an hours jnckeying, during
which the Remittent sailed in swoops
atremble in the eye Of the wind. and
then bounding away to the cracking Of
what canvas was not furled, the pur-
suing small boat finally caught and
boarded it.
Its deck planks. once swabbed and
holystoned to a glistening white, bore
the marks of many feet, but there was
nothing to explain the disappearance of
the ma ster and crew. In the cabin
some odds and ends rolled and cifnked
in the corners, but the lockers and the
drawers were undisturbed and the
charts and papers were quite secure. In
the water tanks there was a full supply
Of fresh water; and the stores of salt
horse and biscuits were not depleted. a
mainsail and two jibs were furled
snugly and the life boats swung at
the dayits.
The Roumanian's boarderS bent a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

hawser TO their prize and took II. In
tow. "A few hours later the vessels ran
into q gAlo which lost the tanker it,
prize. after gallant fight had been
made to save 1t.
The steamer and it's tow BOWED along
together in fairly favorable weather for
several days. but In a gale met 100
miles of Cape Henry. Captain Claridge
lost the Remittent.
A. the sea arose the bark plunged
like a wild thing at the long hawser
and finally snapped the strands that
bound 1t to the steamer Twice the
Roumanian attempted to .aunch boats
to carry another line aboard the dere-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

lict, but each timo they were dasheo
against It's sides ana crushed against
tho iron plates by heavy seas. The
boat crews escaped drowning by the
narrowest margin. Captain ClaridYe
finally gave UP tho attempt and made
for port. leaving the Remittent Mt tho
mercy OF wind and sea, No ship has
reported 1t since.
The Remittent was commanded by
Captain Torgersen and sailed from Rio
Grande Do Sui Oct. IS for Liverpool
1t was Of 25l tons, . comparatively
small ship. and probably carried In ad-
dition to the master, q crew OF Ave or
six.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

For Sals-My farm Of aixty-a6vea
acres, soil black loan. suitabit fne
dairy or truck farming: also. make =
nice summer home for business mani:
eighteen miles east Of st. Paul. one and
one-half from Saltwater. ono, mia
from railway station. quarter OF : mila.
from country school. one mule frVm
graded school, have v. w. Tel Write
or come and SEQ Frank Bennett. sam
water. Mimi.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06
NORTH DAKOTA LAND.

For Sais--In Dickey county. yNosth
Dakota, west half section S-132-64 III
acres under cultivation: house 11k1A
fourteen foot posts: barn. 26x2S. el0At
foot posts: hen house. 12x16: graaaTy.
16x2+: good we'll with pump: school
house within twenty rods Of the houso:
improvements two years old Last
spring. and cost $4,000. w. o. Heck,
New Albtn. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06
Paint Without Oil
Remarkable Discovery That Cuts
Down the Cost Of Paint Seventy
five Per Cent.
A Free trial Package Is Mailed to
Everyone Who Writes. :.

Everyone Who Writes.
A. l.. Rice, a prominent manufac!-
urer Of Adams, N. T.. has discovered
a process OF, making a new kind Of
paint without the use of oil. He calls
it Powderpaint. 1t comes in the form
of dry powder and all that is requir-
ed is cold water 70 make paint
weather proof. fire proof and as dur
able as oil paint. 1t adheres to any
surface. wood, stone or brick. spreads
and looks like oil paint and costs about
one fourth as much. Rs.t
Write to Mr.. "A. Is, Rice. Manuf.r-
5s2, North Sta Adams. N. VI and ihe
will send you free trial package, also
color card and full information Show
ing you how you can save a good
many dollars. Write today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

Wanted-Everyone TO know that the
services Of the visiting nurse employed
by the Visiting Nurses Association are
to be had at what patients are able
and willing to pay or without pay. by
those In straitened circumstances.
Telephone Susan Lampman. EOS West
Licn, or phone 471.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

y. 4. wailin1. : fAsIass nvol y
Yukon. No. stroogiy sooo1 y
ro!sy's Honey = IT, c. 4
says: II have bees aAvi1o4 *
family doctor 70 use Folsyss
Tar Compound for my chAl
there was cough madeleine me-
always gives the best of eAy1ol
and recomm end 81 TO othsgn
Bride & Will Drug Colnpaay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

For sale-Do you own q Vacuum
sweeper? Is the rubber on the revolv-
ing wheel worn out? can furnish
same at a email cost. Anyone wanting
a sweeper vacuum will do we'll TO call
me as am making bargain prices just
now. Best hand vacuum sweeper clean
ers on the market. Runs like carpet
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06
Cha SSified Advertiser entS|
"""- - s.,s t~ ~ a. Y .a> 8&s94

For Sals-Complete baking outfit.
No. Middleby oven. Address Jack.
Lock Box l91. Marshalltown. Iowa
sweeper: 400 satisfied users In Mar
Phone 1910. e. II. Reif-
schneider, 30s South First street
For Sais-German Hartz mountain
canary birds. Lille Faulkhnber. 1918
Mulberry avenue. Muscatine. Iowa.
For Sale New and second hand
carom and pocket billiard tables. and
bowling alleys and accessories: bar fix-
lures OF all kinds: easy payments. rho
Brunswick Bake Collander Company.
lis Walnut street. Des MoineS. lows.
For Saie-F p. gas lighting system.
Bliss Anderson
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

per cent. and $4,000 second mortgage
s per cent. Security on Marshall
county. Iowa. farm. worth 100000. Ad-
dress T-24 care this office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

Wanted-Washings and ironings to
do at home. Work reasonable. Phone
1860 green.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

Wantsd-Position by married man
as manager Of stock farm, willing to
work. References furnished: ten years
experience Address AS. care Times
Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06
NEBRASKA LAND.

One thousand acre Nebraska stock
ranch within ten miles. S50.0o0. ]. @.
Burgner. CAT Brandcis building, Oma-
ha.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06
HELP WANrED-MALE.

Wantsd-At once. experienced farm
hand, by the year. r. c. Damien. Mar
shalltown, Iowa. r. No. I. or phone 6l6
on 32B.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

For Sals-Fine 23l-acre farm q
Mower county. Minnesota: Close a.
town on main road. best OF soil. eosa
buildings: 800 value: price 80 Per
acre. Must be sold before March I.
Also good 32O-acre farm at SIS -
acre. Please write or como an -
farms. Can meet buyers at EtkleA
on Z. G. W.. or at Rose Creek On e.
NJ & st. p. c. B. Gnstafson. A6as
Mimi s9
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

Misunderstanding and paper hang
ing. G. II. McMurray, 210M NORTH
Sixth street. Phone 1866 green.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

Wanted-Competent bass for perrna-
nent position in church quartet. Ad-
dress 1923, care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

Wanted-Do you want to buy. sell or
rent city property? See Carl & Craw-
ford Phone $50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

Wanted-To do washings and other
housework away from home. Phone
1173 white.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

For Saie-Meat market In Iowa
town 81 10000. doing good business.
VIII consider an equitable exchange,
cheap land. city property or small
acreage. For particulars address A. ID.
Woods.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

Minnesota at Just half what Il u raAlaYE
worth: 720 acres In SteaSns county.
Minnesota. within thrse and one-holf
miles OF Sank Centre. town Of 9.6oo
people: every acre under plow Aua -
good buildings - you will mad e1y.l
where. This soil can't b heat It -
black loan with . clay suhs0t: eigoty>g
1--WE bushels to the aero y what u VIM
produce from . corn raiser standDeints
1t has telephone and rural free delivery
and Is within three hours ride az No.
Twin Cities on two trunk lines Of ral3-
road. IL this farm was located In cen-a
trail Iowa, Il would bring from 3lxo %
SITS per acre. The owner II old and
wishes to retire and will sell on lo0e
easy terms. or win take smaller plnoa1
IN part payment. Price SIS per AcsVs
Possession given March is. or Arm 4.
sperry Realty Company. 2os-7-s I1tts-
burRh Bldg. St. Paul. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

Wanted-Work on farm near town
Address W-6, care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06
MINNESOTA LANDS.

Fer saIe-one OF the best forms In
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06
CANADA LANDS.

WiiieW River, coming oommeseMl
center OF interior British ColtSmh)n.
On Grand Trunk Pacific and Pac1k1r u
Hudson Bay railways. entrance. gtsat
Peave river country. For full infuSusa-
ton write Pacific Land e ToWnaltea
Company, Ltd. 100 Richards street,
Vancouver, b. G. Agents wanted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06
WANTED.

Wantde-To rent. from five to eight
room house. by March l. Phone on
6B.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

Wanted-Two neat appearing young
men to travel with manager for adj
vertising work. Experience unneces-
sary. Call for l.. F. Vance, room "a.
Pilgrim Hotel, Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

Wanted-White Brahma cockerel;
scored bird preferred. A. J. Henecker
ia North Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06
LIVESTOCK, HORSES, ETC.

For Saie-A lot Of good brood mares.
just In from the country. in foal. One
extra large one. years old, weight I. 500.
seventh eighth Percheron and in foal
to Percheron horse Also some good
heavy cheap work horses Get here Sat
urday If you want any this stuff. Back
of postoffice. Henry Weber
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

For Sale-Shorthorn herd bull, 3
years old. A sure breeder OF nice
roam calves. Also some nice yearling
bulls Walter a. Lynn. Grundy Cen
ter Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

Wantsd-To rent barn. near corner
State and Third streets. Call No. 26
ON
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

For Saie-Spotted Shetland pony.
city broke. Phone 767.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

For Sale or Trade-A good 40 acre
farm, Improved. in lama county. Iowa,
at s155 per acre. Would take s3.ooo
dwelling as part pay. w. w. CASTOR.
Reinbeck, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

Mrs. G. W. Gilbert, 6o2 East Linn
street. entertained the members OF the
Cemetery Aid Society Wednesday al
ternoon. The business routine was
followed by a social hour, and the
boc+ess served supper.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06
Fine watch repairing. Hodges.

Fine fresh country dressed chickens
for Saturday. Reynolds & Sheldon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

Wantsd-Ashes to haul and all kinds
Of teaming. Phone 1887 green.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

For SalelS0- acre farm In Marshall
county. about twelve miles from Mar
shalltown. one mile from town OF 200.
One of the best improved farms In
Marshall county: good rolling grain
land and in the finest condition. good
community. good school. Address N-3,
care T.-R
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

For SaIe-One 16-mon,hs- old dark
red Shorthorn bull. s II. Piper, Lee
Grand, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

For Sale-Three Percheron stations.
including Imp Adolphe at head Of
stud for four years. years old. weight
1850 pounds. dapplc grey: q splendid
breeder. Got first premium at county
fair or produce of colts over all breeds
Two yearllngs the 5th and Sth Of June.
black and grey, weight 1.40o and 1850
pounds. These are all heavy bone and
sound. G. A BonewelI. Grinnell Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

The Rowena Circle met with Mrs. L.
q. Lord, 1910 Summit street Wednes-
day afternoon. After the business ses-
sion the guests quilted and sewed. AS
a pleasant surprise Mrs. Lord served
rour.coursa dinner at o'clock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-06

Remember the pianos offered you
now were bought at so cents on the
dollar of their original factory cost.
and are sold at the same. They won't
wait for you at these prices Better
hurry. The Tuffree Music House.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-09
Get RIGHT OF WAY
Promoters Pushing Prelimin.
airy Work on h. & N. Road.
New North and South Line for
Kansas Farmers.

Newton, Kan, June st. H. Nc
Manus and Governor Barnes of Okla
homa are out again working on the
right of way for the Newton, Kansas
& Nebraska railroad. Beginning to
look like business, isn't it? 1t is sta
ted that the right of way has practical
ly been secured from Canton as far
south as Goessel, and the work has
been started on the last lap toward
Newton. The statement is also made
that practically all the right of way
has been donated in the territory men
toned.
Governor Barnes represents the con-
tractors, and is working with the Of
ficers of the railroad company. There
is a feeling of optimism in connection
with the affairs of the road here now,
and that the business is shaping up
very satisfactorily. 1t is now up to
the people at Newton, and all along
the line to get squarely behind the
proposition and lend every assistance
possible. that active building opera
tions may be started as soon as pos
sible.
A Newton man suggested that when
this proposition has been finally showed
to a successful issue that the next
along will be more easily handled This
man has great faith in the railroad.
and based his conclusion on the sue
cess which he is confident will attend
the N. K. & N. proposition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-09
NAME COMMITTEE
John I'll. Order Announces Har-
mOny List of Each District.
VIII Consider ACCESSIBILITY OF
Perpetuating Organization.

Fort Scott, June e.-J. H. Crider
who was elected chairman of the Re
publican harmony meeting at Topeka
has appointed committee of three in
each congressional district in the state
to consider the advisability of per-
petuating the harmony organiza ton
and conducting local harmony work.
The district committees are as fol-
lows:
First district-Drew Mclaughlin, Sa-
betha; James A. Troutman, Topeka;
j. NJ. Gilman, Leavenworth.
\ Second district. NJ. Newlin. Law
renee; Paul S. ConwelI. Kansas City;
]. w. Breyfogle. Olathe.
Third diStrict-A. H. Turner, Cha
mute; ]. F. OverfieId. Independence;
E. B. Morgan. Galena.
Fourth district-Dennis Madden.
Emporia; Fred Lewis, Marion; E. L.
Barrier, Eureka.
Fifth district-Effie Loder, Clay
Center; J. G. Strong, Blue Rapids;
Fred w. PARROT, Clay Center.
Sixth district. NJ. Mahin, Smith
Center; I. D. Young, Beloit; E. E.
Mullaney. Hill City.
Seventh district-Charles w.
Moore, KinsIey; w. Y Morgan, Hutch
inson; Gordon L. Finley, Dodge City.
Eighth district-Lacey L. Simpson.
Canton; J. H. Stewart, Wichita; L. c.
Kelley, Newton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-09
ABDUCTED ORPHAN GIRL.
Solomon Man Charged With Crime
In Court Before.

Abilene, Kan, June 9.-Johnson
Schwartz of Solomon, who has pre-
viously figured in the courts, now ap-
pears to be up against something real
ly serious. He was placed in jail here
to be held for trial in the district
court. He is charged with the abduc-
ton and ruin of Myrtle Freeman, an
orphan girl of Solomon of 6 years of
age.
Complaint was made to Judge VIM
satt of Solomon and a warrant was
issued. The judge gave Schgartz a
preliminary hearing and held him for
trial in the district court.
Schwartz and another young man
named Walter Warner were arrested
some months ago charged with rob-
bling the Sullivan store at Solomon.
Warner took all the blame for that
robbery on himself and went to the
reform school at Hutchinson and
Schwartz went free. The officers at
that time believed that Schwartz was
the more guilty of the two and since
that time they have secured evidence
which tends to show that Warner was
afraid of Schwartz, that Schwartz
agreed to send 500 to Warmers blind
mother in the east. OF course
Schwartz never sent the money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-09
KANSAS PIONEER DEAD.
Frank Sexton of Ottawa County Dies
in San Diego.

Bennington, Kan, June 9.-Frank
Sexton, a pioneer resident of Mime
apolis, a prominent banker, and one
of Ottawa county's best known citi-
zens, died Friday at San Diego, Cal
The body was brought to Minneapolis
for burial.
Mr. Sexton came to Ottawa county
in the early days when Minneapolis
consisted of a few shacks and dugouts
He was one of the first county Off
Gals and kept his books in a dugout
on the banks of the Solomon river.
Mr.. Sexton held many important Of
fices and established several banks,
including the Delphos bank. He was
president of the Ottawa County bank
at Minneapolis at the time of death.
Mr.. Sexton was prominent Mason
in this part of the state, and the Ma
sonic body had charge of the funeral.
Many prominent Masons from over
the state were in attendance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-09
THREE MILES IN APRON.
Wife Chased by Drunken Husband
Weighs $50 Pounds.

Wichita, Kan, June 9.-Attired in
an apron only, Mrs. E. Lehman of
Oklahoma weighing more than $50
pounds, walked three miles through
Wichita last night to find refuge at
the Sedgwick Home, a charitable insti-
tuition She says that her husband,
with whom she was travelling in COW
cred wagon, returned from town
where he had been drinking, and
drove her from the wagon. He then
to run the horses over her, she says.
Mrs. Lehman spent yesterday making
new dress. She says that she will
follow her spouse and make him give
up her clothing. The local authorities
are investigating the case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-09
ADVERTISE DIRTY YARDS.
Manhattan Health Officer Insists on
Cleaning Up.

Manhattan, Kan, June 9.-Dr. J. c.
Montgomery. health officer of Riley
county and the city of Manhattan, be-
lieves that he has hit upon a plan that
will result in a general cleanup of the
dirty, unsanitary back yards and al
leys in Manhattan. He is going to try
the plan here and if it works he will
recommend it to other towns. His
plan is to have photographed most of
the worst back yards in the city, and
he has already made arrangements
with the manager of a local picture
show to throw the views on the screen.
The health officer believes the plan
will be a big success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-09
LIGHTNING BURNS BUILDINGS.
Church. Two Barns and Other Struc
lures on List.

Smith Center, Kan, June 9.-Along
with the welcome transforms in the
last three days came severe electrical
distur bances in Smith county and a
number of property losses have occur
red. The Independence church, a
81, 200 structure, just completed, north
of Lebanon, was struck by lightning
and burned to the ground. A big barn
on the Del Lewis farm, near Reams-
VILE was also struck and consumed
by fire, along with its contents. Mar
tin Cannon, on Crystal Plains, lost his
big barn in the same manner and also
a valuable jack, that burned with the
structure.
Scores of other buildings have been
struk by lightning, but only minor
damage resulted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-09
SNAKE THREW CYCLIsT.
Caught in Spokes of Wheel-Rider
Slightly Injured.

Hoisington. June 9.-Arthur Mad
den, of this city, was thrown from his
bicycle when five and a half foot
blacksnake which he ran over became
entangled in the rear wheel. He was
scratched and bruised. He was speed
ing along a narrow path alongside the
Hoisington cemetery when something
dashed him on the back. The next
instant the wheel stopped. When
Madden picked himself up he found
the snake tangled in the spokes. The
reptile was kissing and trying to strike.
Madden sharpened a stick and freed
the prisoner, and then killed it.