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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
ROW IN TURNER'S.
One Branch Threatens to Or
ganize a New Society.
Dissatisfaction Over the Elec-
tiOn of a Physical Director.

Trouble has developed in the Turner
society of Topeka, which threatens to
result in a division in that organization
and the founding of a new one to be
known as the Topeka Gymnastic asso-
citation. The disaffection is the result
of the election of Charles Helm to the
position of physical instructor.
Members of the society are reticent
in talking about the trouble but it is
evident that a number of the Turner's
think he is an unsafe man, but diSap-
pointment over the election probably
has more to do with it than anything
else. Last Tuesday evening the annual
election of the teacher took place, and
Mr.. Helm, who for sixteen years has
held that position, was reelected His
opponent was Ernest ElSner, a Santa
F'e timer. 1t develops that an old per-
sonal difficulty between the two candi-
dates figured in the contest. OF the 1872
membe present, however, Helm re-
ceived the votes of Sc and Elsner of 46.
But those who opposed Helm are not
content to let the matter drop with his
election, and insist that they will start
another organization similar In its pur-
pose, and in fact one that can claim
membership in the North American
Gymnastic association. This is the CEN
trail order which looks after the affairs
of the local societies all over the United
States. 1t controls a membership of
between 10000 and $4,000.
by State Journal reporter Mr.. Helm
expressed surprise that there should
have been any dissatisfaction growing
out of his choice as gymnasium director.
Il had heard nothing of it," said he. Il
have held the position for sixteen years,
and of course at times there have been
those who felt it would be better to
have a change of teachers, but every
time they have come back to me. The
contest between Mr.. Elsner and myself
was a friendly one. OF course. each
had his friends who worked for him the
same as in any organization. But so far
as there being any charge of improper
conduct on my part I never heard any
thing about it. 1t looks like If / had not
suited, it would have been made known
in the sixteen years that / have been in
structOr. The classes for the winter were
begun yesterday by the organization of
a class of little boys and l think there
We're "a to start with" This Mr. Helm
evidently considered a sufficient guaran-
tee that there was not going to be any
hesitation on the part of the parents
in sending their children to him for
training.
Otto Kuehne, president of the Topeka
Turnverein, when asked about the mat
ter pooh-poohed the report of a breach
and the story that another society was
to be organized. There hasn't been any
trouble he said emphatically. Mr..
Helms work has been very satisfactory
to US. Wherever we have contested for
prizes we have gotten them The trou-
BILE between Mr.. Helm and Mr.. Elsner is
of eight years standing and is a per-
sonal matter Mr.. Helm has never been
guilty of misconduct while on duty"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
DIED OF BROKEN HEART
Death of Sculptor Adolph Kraus
Due to Disappointment.

Hyde Park, Mass, Nov. 8.-Announce-
ment was made here today of the death
of Adolph F. Kraus, the famous sculp-
tor, which took place in Danvers in
sane hospital last night Mr.. Kraus
had been receiving trea atment at the in
stitution since last July. He was 81
years of age. A widow. four sons and
two daughters survive. A pensiOner of
the Prussian government and winner
of the grand prize of Rome, the name
of the sculptor was established in
Europe before he came to America in
1881. In this country he continued to
win fame, and it was the disappoint-
ment of his ambition to produce a mas
terpiece which is said to have caused
his mind to give way. He had partial
ly completed a model in clay of a heroic
figure of Belshazzar at the moment of
seeing the handwriting on the wall,
when it began to crumble, and KrauS
was compelled to abandon the work.
His mind became unbalanced soon af-
terward.
Among his noted pieces in America
are the Theodore Parker and the Girls
pus AttuckS monuments, and the Iowa
state soldiers monument. He was the
sculptor of the winged figures of Vic
tory that crowned the towers of ma
chinery hall at the Worlds fair at Chi
cago, and which received great admira-
ton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
GILL. AND CAVE OUT.
Washburn Football Stars Dis
qualified by Faculty.

There is a possibility that the Wash
burn football team will not play the
Bethany college team at Lindsborg to-
day, as the Washburn faculty has dis
barred two of the players. Gill and
Cave, from playing.
1t is understood that the Washburn
faculty notified the Bethany college fac
ulty that Gill and Cave could not play
in today'S game, according to the To-
peka conference rules, as they are both
behind in their studies. AS neither OF
them have been doing any studying
since the team left Kansas a week ago,
it seems strange that the faculty has
just discovered that they are behind
The Washburn team has been anxious
for some time to cancel the Iindshorg
game. and this may be an excellent Op-
portunity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
GEN. KNOX EXPLAINS.
Capt. Carter Rehearing Relates to
Property Taken.

Washington, Nov. 8.-The cabinet
meeting today developed the fact that
there exists an entire Misrepresentation
concerning the legal proceedings which
are to take place in Chicago in the case
of Capt. Oberlin M. Carter, who was
convicted by military court martial of
embezzlement and sentenced to a term
in the penitentiary at Leavenworth,
Kas.
Attorney General Knox explained to
the president and cabinet today that
Capt. Carter was not to be given a new
trial before Judge Kohlsaat, as has been
enormously reported. The government
attached about $150.00O of the property
belonging to Capt. Carter, and the
question which will be tried before
Judge Kohlsaat relates only to the title
to the property incidentally of course
the question of Capt Carter's convic-
ton by the military court will be raised
but Attorney General Knox told the
cabinet that it was in no sense a new
trial of Capt. Carter before a civil tri-
buna1. Attorney General Knox said
that with the s150.000 which the gov
ernnaeHt will soon recover the total
amount restored to the government will
foot up to over half a million dollars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
LOOK FOR SHOWERS.
Cider Smith Says There Will Be Rain
Soon.

Cider Smith this morning an
nounced the following forecast: 1--WE
will have some showers followed by
dull, uncertain weather for few days,
which will clear off and be followed
by good November weather about
normal"
Observer Jennings this morning at
11:14 O'Clock observed a solar halo,
which he explains in the wishbone and
corn husk sign language means a ring
about the sun, and that such a ring
is generally formed by clouds that bring
rain. He says that nearly all the Oc-
tober rains were preceded by solar
halos- The ring around the sun bears
out Smiths forecast, but the govern
ment prognosticators sent out the fol-
lowing forecast today, which does not
agree with Smith nor the halo: part
ly cloudy tonight and Saturday." The
government forecast avoids any refer
ence to rain. The minimum tempera-
ture today was "a. The wind has been
west, blowing 16 miles an hour. The
hourly temperatures, according to the
government thermometer, were as fol-
lows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
LIS SUCCESSOR.
Yuan Sh1 Kai is Appointed Vice.
roy of Chi LII.

Washington, Nov. 8.-Minister Conger
at Pekin has informed the state depart
ment that Yuan Shi Kai, has been APP
pointed to succeed Lii Hung Chang as
viceroy of Chi Ii and that Wang Wen
Shao has been appointed deputy vice
roy of the same province. Yuan is the
present viceroy of Shan Tung province
London, Nov. S.-The special edict
has arrived here appointing Yuan Shi
Kai governor of Shan Tung province)
to be governor of the province of Chi
Lii, and appointing Wang Wen Shao
who is vice president of the foreign
office and a member OF the cabinet to
succeed Lii Hung Chang as plenipoten-
tiary. They are both ordered to come
to Pekin forthwith
Another edict creates Lii Hung Chang
a marquis and bestows on him the new
name of Ii Wen Chung, by which he
will be known in history.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
WHY We ARE THANKFUL
Gov. Stanley Issues Thanksgiv-
ing Proclamation.

Although hay is high and corn is not
as plentiful it might be, Gov. Stanley
finds abundant reasons for being thank
full this year, and he ernbodies a few of
them in his Thanksgiving proclamation.
which he issued today. 1t is as follows:
been gathered in some respects the most
bountiful the state has ever produced
n pfees T9r dr tne b06 v OF be our
tory Our bank deposits have shown a
large gain. Our population is increasing.
the attendance in our universities, col
leges, academies and common schools.
Nearlv half million dollars has been
school buildings New homes are spring
ing up all over the state Churches and
ton. The people are interested never
before in the cause of benevolence and
ehds m haTf h Great dr9s Re has bgen
merciful in His dealings with us and Law
ish in His bountfes. For the blessings of
great cause for Thanksgiving.
Now, therefore, /, w. E. Stanley, gov
ernor Of the he, state of ,kansas, 5Es do hereby
giving and PRAYER, to be kept and OBJ
the day appointed let lay aside bust
ness affairs, assemble in respective
PPnfe Pf@ 10 OF 9 an9 son o four
uance of divine favor. Let those who
have been the recipients of these bless
ings share them with those who less
may be comforted and the day set apart
to friendship and good deeds.
subscribed my name and caused the great
seal of the state of Kansas to be affixed
Done at Topeka this sth day ofNovem-
Attest: ''W. E. STANLEY,
GEORGE A. CLARK.
Secretary of State.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08

made Captain of the Guard Telford
reported from Lawrence, Guard Holly
bee from Linwood, Guard w. A Rep
pelie from Bonner Springs They re
port that they have found traces of the
convicts but none of them have been
seen.
There are now forty guards in pur-
suit, and their numbers have been
greatly increased by farmers along the
route.
It is believed that the convicts are
near the Kansas river in the vicinity of
Bonner Springs or Linwood and that an
attempt will be made to cross the Kan
sas river tonight
Eight guards with a large number
of farmers are posted along the KAN
sas river between Linwood and Bonner
Springs. and others are stationed at
Eudora and other villages along the
river, and they are ready to give the
convicts warm reception if they at
tempt to cross the river tonight
There are no soldiers in pursuit of the
convicts, because they are not allowed
to leave the reservation
Forty guards are beating the coun-
federal penitentiary at Fort Leaven-
worth today in search of the twenty-six
conV1cts who succeeded in escaping
from the guards late yesterday The
country is wild and rough and affords
ample opportunity for escape, and as all
OF the conVictS are desperate men and
armed, conflicts will doubtless result
before they are captured
The net known result of the mrtinv
and the following fight with the guards
was one convict killed and four guards
shot or otherwise hurt, but it is believed
that many of the fleeing convicts re-
ceived wounds, however serious, from
the bullets sent after them by pursuing
guards
THE DEAD.
QUINN FORT a desperate criminal
from the Indian Territory who is be-
lieved to have been the ringleader of the
outbreak
THE WOUNDED.
Joseph P. Waldrupe prison guard.
shot in forehead and breast; condition
still critical
Arthur Trelford, captain of the guard.
shot in leg; not serious.
slight
Andrew Leonard. guard; leg broken.
1t develops that the mutiny was
matched several months ago but that the
men had never found a favorable op-
portunity to carry it into effect until
yesterday The general plan was NOT
new, but it proved effective because of
the limited number of guards As the
better behaved prisoners are used in the
outside work. the conspiracy was hatch
ed among the men in the inside gangs
MOST FAVORABLE MOMENT.
The convicts chose the most favorable
moment of the day while MANY of the
guards acting as foremen of construc-
ton of the new cell house were un-
armed.
Since last night the old prison has pre-
esnted an air of activity that it has not
known for years AS soon as the alarm
was given, guards were formed in
marching order and mounted men. arm
ed TO the teeth, were drawn up in front
of the main entrance. Most of the
guards were old plainsrnen and the di-
version of hunting down criminals stirred
their blood as nothing else could have
done The escaping convicts were
counted the most desperate criminals in
the southwest and the guards started
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
sultan's New Cruiser Begun.

Philadelphia, Nov. S.-The work of
laying the keel blocks for the construc-
ton of a new fighting cruiser for the
Turkish government has been begun at
Cramps ship yard. A contract was en-
tered into several months ago, and un-
der it's terms the cruiser is to be fin
ished in eighteen months The new war
vessel will go up alongside the cruiser
Colorado, which the firm is building
for the United States government. 1t
will be of 1920 tons displacement, and
under the terms of the contract is to
be completed in eighteen months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
INQUIRIES SHORTAGE.
Treasurer of Carpenters Brotherhood
is Behind $1O,O74.

Philadelphia, Nov. 8.-The North
American tomorrow will say: 1t is off1-
cially announced that P. J. Mcclure,
temporarily suspended general treas
urer of the Brotherhood of Carpenters,
is short in his accounts $10,074-
A warrant has been issued for the
arrest of Mr.. Mcclure The general
executive board of the Brotherhood of
Carpenters has also preferred specific
charges of breach of trust against its
old secretary treasurer. A vote by the
1000 local unions of the brotherhood has
been ordered to be returned on or be-
fore December 10. on the advisability of
making Mr. McGuire's suspension per-
manent.
The suspended official was one of the
founders of the American Federation of
Labor as we'll as the Brotherhood of
(,arnenferS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
DIDN'T SEE LONG.
Cyrus Leland Says He Had No Con-
ference.

Cyrus Leland returned this morning
from another hasty trip to Oklahoma
1t has been reported that Mr. Leland
met Congressman Chester I. Long and
others at the Blossom House in Kansas
City Wednesday evening and held a
conference over Longs senatorial can
didacy This Leland emphatically denies.
Il saw Long only a moment as we
were passing in the hotel Office he
said, land I went on a train immedi-
ately for Oklahoma. Reports like that
do a man an injustice because they
make the fellows over the state believe
that the ones mentioned are lined up on
certain propositions when it is not true
at all''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
CITY HALL BURNT.
Fire in Bradford, Pa, Consumes
a Dozen Buildings.
Thirty-seven HOrse es Roasted in
Livery Stable.
A LOSS OF $15O,OOO.
Law Firm Loses a Library VAL
ued at $4,000.
The Fire Extended to Three
Streets.

Bradford. Pa. Nov. S.-One of the
worst fires in the history of this city,
occurred today. 1t originated in the
livery stable of Frank P. Beamer and
consumed a dozen buildings including
the $35, 900 city hall. Thirty-seven horses,
in the stable perished in the flames and
the $4,000 library of Brown and Schon-
maker, city attorneys, was totally de-
stroyed, together with valuable maps.
The fire burned buildings on three
streets, Kennedy and Boyleston street
and Patent avenue. The loss is estima-
ted at $15O,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
Arabian Acrobat Killed.

Chester, Pa Nov. S.-Ambark Ben
hady, % years old, an Arabian acrobat,
was instantly killed at the Howell
street station of the Philadelphia, Will
mington & Baltimore railway last night
by an express train. Benhady lived in
New York, and was one of four broth
ers who have just completed the sea-
son with Pawnee Bills show The show
was going into winter quarters and in
getting off the train the Arabian
stepped in front of the express.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
Hammond to Live In New York.

New York Nov. S.-According to the
Tribune John Hays Hammond the
mining engineer who had an unpleas-
ant experience in South Africa at the
hands of President Kruger's govern
rnent at the time of the Jameson raid,
is to make his home in this city. He
will reside on Riverside drive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
Auditor WeIch Hurt.

County Auditor Charles Welch and
his bicycle had mix up last night and
as a result Mr.. Welch sustained bruises
enough to keep him at home today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
Both VIII Die.

North Platte Neb.. Nov. S.-As the
result of family quarrel John Groat
last night stabbed and fatally wounded
his wife and then cut his own throat
German couple and have resided in this
city 20 years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
Verdict of Acquittal .

Cripple Creek, Colo, Nov. 8.-The jury
in the case of Grant Crumley, who was
tried for killing Sam Strong a million
aire mine owner here recently, has re-
turned a verdict of acquittal They
were out four hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
remperatures of Large Cities.

Chicago, Nov. 81 a. m. tempera-
lures: New York A; Boston 40; 0;Philadel-
phia as: Washington A; Chicago 36;
Minneapolis 80; Cincinnati Sc; St. Louis
"a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
WON 4 200 SovereipnaL

London, Nov. ST. Simpson jays
Florifc,rm won the Liverpool autumn
cup of 1,200 sovereigns at the Liverpool
autumn meeting today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Nov. S.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Partly cloudy tonight and Satur-
day; southerly winds shifting to north
west
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
Kate Greenaway is Dead

London, Nov S.-Miss Kate Green
away. the artist, Is dead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-08
Heard of Frequently Through
RObberieS Committed.
Guards Are Watching the
Kaw River Crossings.

Leavenworth, Nov s, p. mat this
hour all the captains of the guards
searching for the escaped convicts have
reported and no captures have yet been
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-29
DEPENDS ON WHOSE OK is GoRED.

is he Amer
trasted of
The political anarchist Goebel
killed amen
President anarchists though
and the
had anything
when Goebel victim would have risen
devotion in
nation aabidg
least
Taylor Republican
the requion of the Kentucky that
turned of
gored Chronicle
Comparisons odious' hardly
noting
Governor GOebel
Democratic by
Goeb like Mckinley,
sass1nation
Southern Republican
doned the by eliminating
at Newton
he done
the other
ern Democrats have been outspoken
sneakingly
whatever form it
And of
issued pardons for the Goebe before
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-29
MR.. MERRITT'S RETIREMENT.

The retirement of Mr. Fred L. Merritt
as managing editor of the News and OBJ
server will be regretted by all the read
ers of this paper. Mr.. Merritt has been
connected with the North Carolinian and
News and Observer for ten years without
interruption and has steadily grown in his
profession until today he is easily the
best all-round newspaper man in North
Carolina. AS local editor, political edi
tor, telegraph editor, or news editor he is
equally at home and many think he ex-
cells in his staff correspondence work. He
has had a large share in making "the old
reliable" grow in excellence and in popu-
larity, and the best wishes of the whole
State will follow him in his new field in
a larger city.
Mr.. Thomas j. Pence, who succeeds Mr..
Merritt, is one of the first of the younger
newspaper men in the State, and the News
and Observer congratulates it's readers
upon the acquisition Of Mr.. Pence to it's
staff. He is a genuine newspaper man
quick, bright, Industrious, accurate and
honorable
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-29
A VELT-McLAURIN BARGAIN. !
Editorial in the Columbia StateD

a exceed
ingy friendly movement
party in the last national We mention this
acqut
date of nst:
Senator MLaurin,
Roosevelt this morning The discussed
quite while The
stood practically Federal appoint
the adminra-
but Democrats will
appointed Office
ment of McIaurin Democra+ n r.d.r,, So WI, - 49, -.
NcLaurin be to name the
"McLaurin support in
Of the administration will be
covertly his fight for reelection
State"
Bear in mind that preferred
but
junior Senator from
in
of that
that
the appointment McLauri
the of the further statement
in in
"The administration will
dispatch which be
the
knows he
So
the appointment N1cLaun
privilege
Democrat but honest this statement
the
other But unlike Mahoneis it will be tempo
rarily successful
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-29
THE ANTIDOTE FOR ANARCHY.

According
of
RevD r. York
mainly
mother
have set" belief Almighty, friend Of
We make this from
"And evil
crimes heaping
Would that
shall successfully
it meanwhile
to
of
OF them The
God whose will
having to to
of
outbreaks
at our
and truce
I'VE need re1i gion
educational from cope At
burning teach school children
thing
neghbor
law-abidine 'publicspiritcd citizens
in of colleges
What the
better
wealth
in
and % Of society and shall have done what