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Mrs George Who Charged Shooting Killing

under his blight soon thereafter, was
Mrs. Anna George, a married woman.
1t was never in the mans mind to
marry, yet he led her to believe that he
wanted her to be his wife. But he tired
of her and turned his attention to Mrs.
Eva Althouse. He wanted to toss Mrs.
George aside as he would an old glove.
Mrs. Althouse was Eva Best before she
married Nighman, a chemist, about ten
years ago. She is a very bright woman,
but not a pretty one. And she is not
without experience. Her first husband
secured a divorce from her, and she af-
terward married the correspondent,
George w Althouse, a clerk in the
postoffice department. He was killed
soon after the marriage. He was thrown
from his bike and run over.
1t is known wherever newspapers are
printed that a woman is accused Of
numbering Saxton, of shooting him
down in the street, a woman whom he
deserted. She is only one of many
women who knew SaxtOn to her sorrow.
But her story is so simple, so pitiful,
so tragic, that none may read of it
without feeling himself stirred to his
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a gay and successful gallant. But he
lived in the staid and upright city Of
Canton, where a spade is called a spade,
and they gave him harsher name than
any ncentiOus cOurtier ever bore.
His mind ran in one channel from his
boyhood, and evil habits led to moral
decay. George SaXton's mind was
warped and twisted. All the sWeetu ess
and purity which should have found
place in his heart had gone from it.
It is odd that the friends of Mrs. Nc
Kinley call upon her to offer their SYM
pathy and coincidence, and they send
flowers to the woman who is in a cell
charged with the murder.
George Saxton early fell in love with
Alice Schaefer, sister of Mrs. William
R. Day, wife of the ex-secretary of
state. Schaefer was wealthy, the Sax
tons were also, and both families had
sound, solid ancestry. Rumor with her
hundred tongues, however, soon banded
George SaxtOn's name about so that
Schaefer looked askance at his atten-
lions to Alice. She died in 1874, and
the world roundabout said a broken
heart was the complaint. On her death
bed Saxton wanted to wed her, but she
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never answered. Some Of the nations solls
entered the dawn of a new day put
spain loved the blessed Mater. other
nations grew great; Spain grew smalI.
Day by day her power waned, but nef
faith increased. One by one her Colo
MES were lost, but she kept her creed.
She gave her gold to superstition, her
brain to priests, but she counted her
beads Only a few days ago, blessed Dy
her priests, she waged war against the
great republic. Bishops blessed ner
armies and sprinkled holy water on her
ships But her armies were defealed,
her ships beached and burned. The
guns had been sprinkled with holy wa
ter, and the gunners banged away ard
left it to the Holy Ghost to give proper
direction. She sued for peace, but she
still has her creed; her superstition is
not lost.
Superstition ever has been, ever win
be, the enemy of liberty. 1t is the e
my of science. Superstition created an
the gods, and all the angels, and all the
devils.
''AIl things have been believed except
the things that appeal to the senses of
living man. The foundation of super
stition is Ignorance. 1t is the mother
of all misery. The imagination never
can paint the agonies that have been
endured by reason of superstition"
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of regret for George D. Saxton. They
say his end was retributive justice, that
he received less than his deserts.
A week ago last Friday George d
SaXtOn placed his bike on the curb near
the very spot where Althouse was kill
ed SaXtOn had drawn a latch kew from
his pocket and had just stepped up the
terrace leading to Mrs. AlthOuSe'S home
when he was shot down. He died with
in three minutes. Mrs. Althouse was
not at. home at the time. It is believed
that Saxton was lured thither by de-
coy letter
There. are other women in Canton and
the vicinity. Some of them heard of his
fate unmoved- Others seemed to feel
grim joy or satisfaction in his end. Not
Up to the time she met George D. Sax
ton there was no evil in the heart of Mrs
was planted by the man who is dead She
vas the plaything of circumstances; and
gravest of crimes.
Mrs. George was born in Hanoverton. a
many wooers. OF these Sampson c.
young carpenter living in CarroiIton. a
village six miles distant. They We're mar
ago 1t was the ambition of Mrs. George
which caused them to come to Canton.
old Nr9 CseoTea a. tb011eiIf tbere v
better opportunities in Canton and better
''samp'' George chose the saxton block
Mrs. George had been in Canton only
two days when .George d. Saxton saw
store in the Saxton block.
who is that woman?" he asked his
tenant to whom he was talking.
Il don't know" replied Goldberg. 'she
is a stranger
You don't know, eh?" said Saxton.
well I'll know her before the day is o1if
She is the handsomest woman 1 have ever
seen" He strobe out of the store after
her.
George D. Saxton decided in an instant
that this woman must belong to him. He
had made that decision about other wo-
men often enough. From the moment he
saw her he began to pursue her. He made
! the conquest of Anna George his business
in life.
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INDIANS GO EAST.
Haskell Red Men Play Today at In
dianapolis.

Lawrence, Oct 18.-The Haskell in
stitute football team left yesterday for
a short eastern trip. They will play
two games with Purdue, the first at In
dianapolis today, the second at Lafay-
cite on Saturday. The Indianapolis
game was originally scheduled with De
PAW, but De PAW Cancelled the game
and Purdue offered to take it.
This is the first year the Indians
have had a regular coach, but under the
charge of ''Sal' Walker, the old Kans9S
university center, they have so far this
season made a remarkable showing.
SAP has really done wonders with his
men, only one of whom ever played
football before in his life The boys
have been in training since August 20
and are in good shape. The strongest
point of their play is their general team
work Each man helps every other.
Their interference is good and the men
are all fast on their feet. They are
little weak at handling punts. The
team is very light, averaging only 152
pounds, and therein lies its chief weak
ness in offensive play. The Indians
play the Pennsylvania system.
SAP is very proud of his braves and
expects them to give a good account of
themselves against Purdue. Asked
whether he expected to win or not he
answered: IF the boys play as well as
they did Wednesday against Kansas
university we will give them a good big
scare" There were eighteen men in the
party which left here last night includ-
ing the coach and the manager. Coach
Walker took a suit along with him and
VIII play If the Indians center goes out
ot the game for any reason.
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Russell. Soon her name was coupled
with George Saxton's. Her father:
Glen" Russell, was prosperous and
very well known In MassilIon and Stark
tons ceased, and then the community
was startled to hear that Glen Rus
sells daughter had run off with her
fathers coachman.
so he Tilted her, too" said the gos-
sips, land she got desperate over the
talk that she was ruined and eloped
with the coachman. Well, some day
George Saxton will get his deserts
But George went on, debOnnair, Sty-
lish, captivating as ever, and soon the
Russell case was forgotten.
One morning the town was wrought
up over the report that an enraged hus-
band had chased SaXton and pointed
pistol at his head. Owing to the prom
inence of all concerned the matter was
hushed up.
Saxton laughed and joked and de-
clared the man was not yet born who
would write his epitaph with bullets.
This was all fifteen years ago, and
Canton people are discreetly forgetful
when the subject is preached nova
days.
A few years later came the roller
skating craze. Canton was an early
victim, and the rink was thrOnged early
and late. Two girls who attracted an
unusual amount of attention at this
time were the F'ransz sisters. A couple
of jollier, roster, more piquant girls the
Buckeye state never knew. Even the
women admitted that the girls had
"style," and knew how to dress" In
consequence the best steppers in the
local stables were at their disposal
when the rink palled. Naturally the
best hOrsef1esh in Canton was George
Saxton's. That was a penchant of his;
his fad was 'high-steppers'- or
girls.
Next, or among the several who came
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BRYAN DECLIEES.
Cannot Attend the Peace Jubilee al
Chicago.

Chicago, Oct. 1s.-The following letter
of declination has been received from
Col. W. J. Bryan, in response to an in
V1tation to attend the peace jubilee:
Camp Cuba Libre, Jacksonville, Fla,
Oct. III regret duties here will pre-
vent an acceptance of the invitation ex-
tended by the citizens of Chicago to be
present at the national peace jubilee
to be held on the 18th and 18th of the
present month. The American people
are pre-eminently a peace loving people
and it is fitting that they should cele-
brate the termination of the present
War-a war conceived in an unselfish
love for humanity-a war which has
demonstrated anew the valOr of our
soldiers and seamen; a war which is
deStined-let US hope-tO establish in
the Orient as well as in the West Indies
that doctrine so sacred to the people of
the United States, namely that govern
ments derive their just powers, not
from the armies or navieS, but from the
consent of the governed.
Thanking the committee for honor
ing me with an invitation, I am very
truly yours, W. J. BRYAN"
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A HEART BREAKER
Wrecks of Many Human Lives
and Characters
StreW the Pathway of George
ID. SaxtOn,
MURDERED IN CANTON
Recently, Presumably by One
of His Victims.
TOwnSpeOple Send Flowers to
the Accused Woman.

Canton, O., Oct. 1S.-This little city
has known many tragedies, yet no event
in all its history, perhaps none in all
Ohio, has shaken it as did the murder
of George D. Saxton, brother of Mrs.
Mckinley.
When Saxton entered upon manhood
he found his fortune and his position
already made. 1t seemed that all the
evil that might have been distributed
among the members of his family with
out making one really bad man or wo-
man was concentrated in him. Had
George SaxtOn lived in the time of
Charles II. they would have called him
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STRANDED NEGROES SICK.
Atlanta (Ill) Mayor Does Not Know
What to Do With Them.

Lincoln, Ill, Oct. 1S.-Mayor Bevan,
of Atlanta, where about 40 of the ne
groes imported into this state from Biz
mingham, Ala, to work in the coal
mines at Virden were taken the night
they were repulsed from the scene of
the strike, telegraphed Governor Tan
ner as to what disposition he should
make of the black men, some of whom
have their families with them. The
governor instructed him to keep the
men there until the parties who brought
them into the state take charge ofthem.
Some of the negroes are sick and re-
Quire medical attention. They are be-
ing given the best of treatment which
circumstances will warrant. No infor-
nation can be secured as to the final
disposition to be made of the men. 1t
is understood, however, that the Chi
ca gO-Virden company will not make an
other attempt to land them on the
scene where their presence first caused
such a flow of blood.
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GETTING READY FOR 1T.
Fifty Additional Jurors to Be Drawn
for Trial of John Collins.

Fifty additional jurors will be drawn for
the trial of John Henry Collins for the
murder of his father in the Shawnee coun-
ty district court, commencing on Monday.
November IS. This is the number decided
on by Judge Hazen and out of this num-
Der, with the addition of the regular panel
he is confident a satfsfactor Jury will be
secured for the trial of the case.
County Attorney JetmOre is of the opin-
ion that the trial will consume almost
three weeks Attorney GODDARD does not
think it will take that long. and Judge
Aazen believes that two weeks from the
date set will see the case completed. 1t
will be the longest murder trial in the
history of this country, as up to this time
the trial of Novels for the murder of Mrs
Matson hold rank as the longest, and it
ran but four days
Arrangements viii be made to take care
of those in attendance at the trial. Every
foot of space on the court floor will be
filled with benches and chairs, and several
additional benches will be placed in the
balcony.
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MANY MONEY ORDERS.
Postmaster Guthrie Reports an I'm
usual Increase in the Number.

From Monday to Saturday, inclusive.
last week, there was paid at the money
order department of the Topeka post
Office money orders drawn at other pla-
ces in favor of Topeka people amount
ing to $40, 1890. Taking this as an av-
erage week it would mean that in one
year there is paid into this city from
other places through the postofice alone
over a half million dollars.
This amount would represent more
than an average week some time ago. -
said Postmaster Guthrie, today, but at
the present time it is a fair average
week. and I do not expect to see the
weekly money order payments run short
of this amount to any extent in the fu-
tUre. It means that more business is
being done in Topeka, and that the
WaV''
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CAN BANK YOUR SAVINGS
By Buying Money Orders at the To-
peka Postofhce Now.

The Topeka postoffice is now practically
a postal savings bank Postmaster Guth-
RE has received an order from Postma ster
General Charles Emory Smith authorizing
the issuance of postoffice money orders to
residents of Topeka, payable on presenta-
ton at any future date. BY this order
Topeka people can use the poStofice as a
depository for any sum of money for any
length of time, the office serving exactly
the same purpose of a postal savings bank
with the exception that no interest is paid
on the deposits.
The order contains a special provision
which states in the event of loss of money
orders issued on deposit the order may be
duplicated without extra expense.
A similar order has been issued to post
masters at all money order pOstOffices
throughout the country. Postmaster
Guthrie says he expects many Topeka
people to take advantage of the postoffice
as a depository for their surplus moneys.
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SCHOOL CENSUS FRAUD
Gigantic Steal About to Be I'm
earthed in Texas.

st. Louis, Oct. 1S.-A special to the
POst-Dispatch from Dallas, Texas, says:
The grand jury of Webb county has
found nearly 20 indictments against
men for school census frauds. More
than 1000 fraudulent names have been
discovered on the rolls of the public
schools of Laredo, the result of import
Grande.
These indictments are the result of
charges made by Barrett Gibbs, Popu-
list candidate for governor, that dur
the state school fund had been paid to
southwestern Texas political tools of
the state administration, on the school
census paddling plan.
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FIRE AT THE SOUTHERN.
Caused Some Excitement but Was
Extinguished With Slight Damage.

st. Louis, Oct 1S-Fire broke out in
the dining room of the Southern hotel
last midnight and caused momentary
CONSERVATION among the several hun
dred persons assembled there to witness
the vaudeville and participate in the
smoker given under the joint auspices
of the Wholesale Druggists and the
Proprietary associations
The blaze was caused by electric
wires which has become crossed 1t oc-
CURED near the ceiling in the northeast
corner of the room. The ornamental
woodwork smoldered and filed the
room with smoke. Walters and other
attaches of the hotel formed a bucket
brigade and threw water upon the
flames, but without effect The fire
finally was extinguished with about $50
damage, according to the manager, by
the use of Babcocks.
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HOME Is CROWDED.
Congress Will Be Asked to Enlarge
the California Institution.

Los Angeles, Cal, Oct. 1S-An appeal
will again be made to congress at it's
next session for the erection of more
barracks at the Soldiers Home near
Santa Monica. The total membership
of the home is at present 2,113, 59S of
whom are absent on furlough. The
utmost capacity, while there are on file
the names of several hundred applicants
for admission who can not be received
for lack of room. Col. Smith, governor
of the home, who was shot by one of
the inmates a few weeks ago, is now
able to be out of bed.
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CLOUDBURST AT HAVANA.
Streets of the City Under Three Feet
of Water

Havana Oct 1S.-Havana was visited by
a cloudburst last night at s o'clock that
set afioat all the streets in the lower pOr-
ton of the city. Cathedral Square was
under three feet of water and the streets
in the neighbOrhoOd were so deep that
horses and pedestrians were frequently
carried off their feet.
In the midst of the storm the Telephone
Exchange building was found to be on
fire. The firemen worked under great
difficulties, but subdued the flames in an
hour.
Telephone wires crossing electric light
wires fell during the excitement, causing
a short circuit, which plunged the city in
to darkness.
The storm is the most severe experienced
here in many years.
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WILL APPEAL IOM'KINLEY
Joseph Jefferson Is Endeavoring to
Secure Miss. Allen g Pardon.

Cincinnati, O., Oct. 1s.-President NGcKin-
ley will be asked to pardon the aged ac-
treSS, May Allen and AMANDA Gr4erSOn5
both of Covington. Ky, who last week
were sentenced for violations Of the PEN
sion laws. The women are sister-.n-law
and each averaged about 20 years. NJ SIS
Allen sent to Jail for three months
fenced for one year.
Judge Thompson, who sentenced them,
Joseph Jefferson, the actor. is working in
their behalf. Mary Allen was at one
time leading lady in RIP Van Winkle.''
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SLOW WORK.
Getting Wires Up, Since the Storm of
Yesterday.

Although the railroads have had large
forces of hnemen at work since early
yesterday morning, up to this afternoon
their wires were far from being in
proper shape and but little conmunica-
ton is going on. The hard wind of
last night undid much of the work done
on the wires yesterday. All trains are
running late today, but not as late as
yesterday. From mail reports received
at the Santa Fe and Rock Island offices
in this city the storm of yesterday ap-
the central and eastern portions of the
state.
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TERENA ALL RIGHT.
Trial of Her Engines Results Salts
factorilV

Caimanera, Cuba, Oct. 1S.-The pre-
liminary steam trial of the Infanta
Maria Teresa's engines today was sat
isfactory.
The Golfer dam at the Colon wreck
is partly built and the work will go on
during Mr.. HobsOn's absence.
The Cincinnati has transferred 80
men to the Teresa. The Newark sailed
from here at shutdown for San Juan,
Porto Rico.
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NEW CATHOLIC COLLEGE.
Congregation of the Holy Cross Buys
an Estate in Washington.

Washington, Oct. 1S.-The congrega-
ton of the Holy Cross, the Catholic or
der, with headquarters at Notre Dame,
Ind, has bought the Rosemont estate
covering five acres. adjoining the Cath
Ollie university, two miles out of Wash
ington, where it will erect educational
buildings for young seminarians to pur-
sue postgraduate courses. 1t is expect
ed that the buildings will be ready for
OCCUPANCY next September.
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TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.
Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State Journal
Chicago, III, Oct. u


Higher Liverpool quotations today and
reports from New York. Cla m .ng large &C
&ng at the seaboard, started wheat at an
advance. In addition to this a prominent
statistician issued a statement placing the
bushels. Shorts covered freely when that
became known and the market held steady
around the opening price. There was
setback later, how 5r when it was posi-
lively stated that the recent reports to the
effect hat famine ex sted in south m us
STA were greatly exaggerated. It was
claimed that while the yield will not be
as large as anticipated, yet there will be
ceipts were heavy all around and longs let
go some of their holdings, which resulted
received BAT cars over 100 above est ma ties.
Minneapolis and Duluth rece pts were 1,447
as compared with 1130 for the same day
year ago; December ops d ss11sc higher
a 6534 q 6515c, declined to 653sc, rallied to
6515c then sold off to 6514c.
Discouraging crop reports and stormy
weather west stimulated the demand for
corn, which resulted in forcing prices up
ward. sharp advance at Liverpool was
also an influence and the trade broadened
out to quite large proportions. Deem
Der opened 4sG14c. up at 3l1aQ Sl9sc, rose to
31z@311sc, then settled back to 311aQ3i9sc.
There was SUCH an urgent inquiry for
cash oats that the futures were advanced
ceipts were 1876 cars. May began 1sc
higher at 23s4a2S7sc advanced to 24c, then
Heavy selling at the commencement de-
pressed provisions. The market steadied
later, with the advance in corn, but did
and prices for same lower. January pork
S. 1216, rose to $500, then back again to
at 500 ana sod at fu sg7a5So gann5Tg
ribs ruled a shade lower at s4721sd4. IS.
Holiday tomorrow on all exchanges on
account of jubilee parade.
Barley-Cash 80 to 45c.
FIax-Cash northwest, csc; October, &c
neutrality-suspicious., 1920.
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New Ok ahoma Railroad.

Arkansas City, Kan. Oct. IA char
ter has been received by c. Richards.
6. James, T. H. Martin and w. w.
Leech of Arkansas City to organize a
construction company with the power to
build railroads, telegraph and te ephone
lines. Ii is the purpose of this COM
pany to extend the railroad from Bra
man to Tonkawa by way of Kay Cen
ter. 1t is understood that the work of
building will begin this week.
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refused. Then, say his few cronies,
George Saxton became reckless. He
f1irted with every girl whom he ran
across, and their name was legion. for
he by no means confined himself to the
circunscribed limits of Canton.
Over in Perry township dwelt Lulu
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The Sultan Welcomes the Kaiser.

zollern's entering the Straits of the Oar
denelles, she was boarded by the ENJOYS
of the sultan, who extended in the name
of his majesty a welcome to Emperor
William. The sultan and kaiser exchang-
ed cordial telegrannS,
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innermost nature.
The people of Canton believe that
Mrs. Anna George killed George D.
Saxton- Their sympathy goes out to
Mrs. Mckinley. his sister, but it also
goes out to Mrs. George.
There is no word Of COMPASSION or
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Kansas City Produce Market

Kansas city. Mo, Oct. Is.
WHEAT-Higher. No. / hard, e4c; No.
No 8, 64c.
CORN-Higher. active. No. 2 mixed.
029c.
OATs-Higher. but slow. No. 2 white,
RYE-Firm. No. 2, 4S1kG49c
HAY-Better grades higher on light re-
ceipts; choice timothy, S6.756D7OO: choice
prairie. S7O06D7. 50.
BUTTER-Steady. Separator, 20Q211kc;
dairy. 16c.
EGGS-Firm. Fresh 15c
Wheat receipts, 153 cars.
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Hard Coal. Soft Coal
Hard Coal, Soft Coal

Any kind of coal delivered quick. TIL
Topeka Coal Co, First and Jackson.