Thomas County cat., 1890-11-06


enworth murderer, was brought to this
city by Deputy .. S. Marshal Leon De
BOst, and lodged in the Shawnee county
Jail. Benson's coming was quite un-
expected. His departure from Leaven-
worth was equally as unexpected by the
residents of that city. A few minutes
before train time Deputy DeEost drove
up to the Leavenworth Jail and took
the accused in carriage. Driving direct
to the depot, they boarded the train
without dozen people being aware Of
their departure. There would have
been no demonstration, however, in any
case, except there would have been a
great deal Of eager curiosity shown to
see Benson. Benson is a w-bred,
vicious looking man, with face ex-
pressive of sensuality and dissipation.
The Mettmans and Routzahns we're a
low outfit, unworthy Of the notoriety
which the sensational accounts of the
crime and the capture of the alleged
murderer have attracted. Mrs. Rout-
zahn, the daughter of the murdered.
Mrs. Mettman, and the mistress of Ben,
son, who is held as an accomplice in the
murder, will probably be brought to
Topeka soon.
No event of the thirtv-ffth annual
anniversary exercises of the First Con-.
gregational church Of Topeka, was more
striking or touching than the rendered
resignation Of the pastor, Rev. l..
Blakesley. Some months ago he took
a severe cold, which settled in the lungs,
and slight touch of pneumonia fol-
lowed. The atiiiction seems to cling to
him in hacking cough, which incapac-
itates him for the duties of the pulpit.
Moved by high sense of duty, finding
himself incapacitated for further work,
he offered his resignation. This tender
was promptly declined, and instead the
popular pastor was given six months
leave of absence. For twenty years
Mr.. Blakesley has filled the pulpit Of
his church in this city, and during all
that period has so conducted himself as
to continuously hold the affection and
esteem of his membership. His life in
Topeka has been a remarkable one. be-.
ing characterized by great influence.
and usefulness.
Frank Pelton, son of DR.. r. n. Pei
ton. living at 1888 Lane street, was.
sandbagged and robbed at an early
hour in the morning, while on his way
home He had been to the opera house
and started shortly afterward for home.
About one o'clock he staggered up the
steps OF his fathers residence in semi
unconscious condition and managed to
arouse his father, who came to the door
and admitted him. The young man
announced in scarcely audible tone
that he had been sandbagged, but was
unable to state where or by whom.
A meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railway
was held at which they formally ratified
the purchase of the Colorado Midland
railway. The shares were represented
by proxies, but two of the directors
being present. Mr.. Marvel was not
here, nor we're any Of the eastern di-.
Iectors. The meeting was merely a
technical one.
The Lockwood Law Book company
of Topeka has filed charter with the
secretary Of state. The promoters OF
the institution, which proposes to buy,
sell, and publish law books, and deal
in lawyers supplies. are among Tope-,
ka's enterprising young business menS
The directors chosen for the first year
are D. s. Pines, e., II. Lockwood. and
J. g. Freeman. The capital stock Of
the company is $4,000. In addition.
to the directors named, T. !. Kellami
and Bennett b Wheelse are incorpor-