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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
MRS. BONNIE BRUISED.
Deputy Coroner Testifies to
Evidences of Struggle.

Washington, Nov. 28-Continuing his
statement late Wednesday evening and
still using Joyce's body for the purpose
Of Illustration, DR.; Glazebrook said that
windpipe and the lungs on the left side
To- eiI1er in ths baclS This wound he said
was necessarily fatal
He thought from the appearance of the
blood found in Ayres' room that it was
caused by the chest wound, and had been
vomited-
on Mrs. Bonine at the Jail professionally
the Tuesday after the tragedy to make
Mrs. Bonine's body. At that visit she
volunteered to Illustrate to him how the
version of it. He said that Mrs Bonine
had had him place both arms around her.
a pistol being held in the right hand She
had she said, clasped the revolver and the
hand which held it. and the pistol was
which ensued-
Assuming that the relative positions
and that the. pistol was in Azyres' right
hand could the wounds which you found
upon the body have been been inficted? asked
Taking into consideration the position
with the appearance of his clothing. 1
don't see how it was possible that the pis-
toll could have been held in Ayres' hand, -
replied the witness
Mr. Douglass. on cross-exan1ina ton,
slight confusion on Ayres forehead and
several abrasiOnS and bruises on his legs
and IeeI. the purpose u Inc Q046HSt DcltfS
to show that there had been a struggle
The witness said that on the two legs
there were eight of these wounds the
inside of the legs and that all were fresh
The wounds on the feet were all on top.
DR.. Glazebrook expressed the opinion
that the most natural thing for man
wounded as AyreS was would be to grasp
at the wound Responding to the question
from Mr. Douglass. the witness said he
thought that a man wounded in the chest
as Ayres was could have cried for help
in a Subdued tone
Coming to the description OF the tragedy
given TO him at the jail by Mrs. Bonine.
Dr. Glazebrook. said she had shown him
the imprints of her finger nails made in
her own hands when she grasped his hand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
QUICK WAY OUT.
Louisville City Treasurer Could
Not Stand Exposure.
Saw Story of His Defalcati0n
and Committed Suicide.

Louisville, KY, Nov. 2S--After being
offered by two newsboys an evening
newspaper which stated that his books
were under examination by expert ac-
countants, Stuart D. Young, retiring
city treasurer of Louisville, last night
went to the rear of a warehouse at
Sixth and Nelson streets and committed
suicide by shooting himself behind the
right ear with pistol.
The publication in evening paper
of a sensational story staying in sub
stance that accountants were at work
on the books of the retiring treasurer,
and that it was reported that dlscrep-
ancies had been found in his accounts,
created a great stir throughout the city
Immediately the friends of Mr.. Young
began to look for him, not believing the
reports. They were surprised at not
being able to find him. They hoped for
the best, however, because the reports
could not be substantiated and the ex-
pert accountants refused to make a
statement.
Shortly after p. m. Mr.. Young was
Louisville hotel. on Maine street, where
he lived with his bride of a few months
A newsboy ran up and said:
Mr.. Young. don't you want a paper
It's got your picture in it
One glance at the double column
headlines told Mr. Young why the paper
had printed double column picture of
him Instead of entering the hotel he
walked down Sixth street toward the
river, the newsboys following him on
the other side of the street Just after
passing Nelson street Mr.. Young turned
off between some box cars. The boys
feared to follow him any further, and
returning to the Louisville hotel de-
scribed Mr.. Youngs action to a hack
man named Johnson, whose carria ge
stands in front of the hotel Johnson
was acquainted with Young. and fol-
lowing the direction given by the news
boys, passed between the box cars and
brought I'D in a cinder covered drive
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
SUPPOSED DISEASE OF WOMEN.

Long stories could be told regarding
the outcome of mistakes in diagnosis
made by physicians in the matter of
diseases of women. Stomach and bow
ell troubles of long standing, chornic
constipation, resulting finally in in
f1amation of the intestines, have been
the causes of headaches, blues" bear
ing down pains and irregularities more
often than have arrangement of the
female system The effect is lack of
energy: pain resembling that caused by
uterine prolapse; a melancholy view of
life and its affairs; headache; nausea
upon rising in the morning. All synp-
toms easily to be mistaken for those
caused by female diseases. DIR. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin and Herb Laxative
Compound gives instant relief Sold by
all druggists in 80 cent and s1.00 bot
ties, but never in bulk We will be
glad to send you trial bottle and a
very interesting little booklet on stom-
ach troubles, if you will mention your
symptoms. Pepsin Syrup Company,
Monticello, Ill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
Increased Cost Of Railroad Eaulpment

Operating officials of the various roads
stand aghast at the great increase that
has of late years taken place in the cost
of railroad equipment. One of the fore
most of them, in speaking of this mat
ter, said that an engine which between
1898 to 1897 cost from IS 900 to $4,000,
would now cost $4,000. and recent i'm
provements swelled the cost of the
locomotives to $4,000 or SIT 900. Coming
to passenger equipment, the baggage
car of the present day costs 5000 more
than in the period named above, and
the coaches $500 and $500 more; dining
cars, parlor cars and sleeping cars, ST.
500 TO $4,000 more, and a freight car,
which formerly cost $500 to $500. now
costs from $500 to 81 200.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
CIVIL SERVICE EXTENDED,
President Makes It Include Rural
Free Delivery.

Washington, Nov 2s.-The president
has signed an order bringing the rural
free delivery service into the classified
service.
The order became effective immedi-
ately so far as the $50 clerks. special
agents and route inspectors Of that SER
vice are concerned. but provides that
until regulations are formulated for the
appointment of rural carriers such en-
ployes shall not be treated as within
the classified service These carriers
number 5000 and are steadily increas-
ing Vacancies other than those OF
carriers will be filled by appointments
from registers of the commission Ru-
raj carriers will not have to undergo
scholastic examinat ton. Appointments
of them viii be made from persons resi-
dents of the neighborhood, wholly for
htness and irrespective Of political or
personal considera TONS
Transfers will not be allowed from the
position of rural free delivery carrier
to another position in the classified SER
vice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28

way in the rear of the warehouse of
j. NJ. Robinson, Norton & Co, just east
of the Union station Here he saw Mr.
Young lying face downward in the
cinders, his right arm under him. john
ston shook the form of the man. not
suspecting he had killed himself See
ing a bullet hole behind Mr.. Young's
right ear, Johnston turned the body
over. Then l.. he saw a pistol in Mr..
Young's right hand. Life was extinct
Stuart r. Young was 35 years of age
and one of the most prominent men in
Louisville. He was a graduate of
Princeton university, a son of Col Ben
nett H. Young, prominent lawyer and
ex-confederate soldier of Louisville
and a brother of Lawrence Young, of
Chicago. president of the Washington
Park Jockey club. He married last
July Miss Bessie Wymond, one of the
most beautiful women in Kentucky
Four years ago Mr. Young was elected
treasurer, and under the law was in
eligible for reelection. His successor
was elected on November s. Nobody
can make an authoritative statement
about the accounts of Mr.. Young as
city treasurer. He is said to have bet
heavily on the races. The city is pro-
tected by a bond
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
HOMES FOR OFFICIALS.
Pennsylvania Building a Mansion
For Its General Superintendent.

Pennsylvania Building a Mansion
For Its General Superintendent.
A radical departure in railroad man
agement has just been taken by the
Pennsylvania railroad. This company
has recently purchased ground in Col
umbus, O.. on which it will erect fine
residence for the OCCUPANCY of the
general superintendent of the lines of
the central west district. So far as
known this is the first instance where
an American railway company has gone
into the business OF supplying its OFF,
GERS with homes in populous centers,
where houses that may be rented are
plentiful
The purchase price of the ground on
which the house will be erected was
S21. 500. Architects are now preparing
plans for the residence, which will be
of extensive proportions and modern in
every respect. 1t will be rented to the
general superintendent, who may oc-
cupy it at a nominal rental The first
occupant of the property will be Ralph
Peters who was recently promoted to
the office Of general superintendent Of
the system
This is regarded as the initial move
to erect residences for general officers
of the company located along the entire
Pennsylvania system
In speaking OF the innovation. an Of
ficer of the road said:
AT first thought it may seem bit
peculiar that railroad company has
gone into the business of building
houses for the use of its officials. but
when one becomes acquainted with the
vicissitudes of railway mans business
1t will appear but logical move.
AN officer of a railroad company is
subject to changes and removals. All
of the officers cannot be stationed at
one point 40 certain number must be
in the field located along the lines. This
causes divisional and semi-general
headquarters to be located in many
cities. 1t often happens that an officer,
feeling that his last move has been
made, buys property. Subsequently he
is again ordered to another post and
must move his residence.
Going to a new place he is often
greatly Inconvenience in finding
suitable home. The finding of one may
also require considerable waste of time.
1t is to provide against these embar-
easements that the idea to build houses
for its officers was adopted by the man
agement of the Pennsylvania. Again.
when the company has house for an
officer that will be less incentive for
the latter to build a residence and then
feel bad when he is moved to another
place and forced to sacrifice his home"
It is probable that if the Columbus
venture should be successful, houses
will be built at other points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
Cafferty-Knox Switch Stand.
lFrom the Railway and Engineerin


At the annual convention of the
Roadmasters' and Maintenance of Way
association, at Washington, last month,
there was on display a working model
of Overlook switch stand which for
some months has been on trial on the
Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe railway.
The locking feature of the stand was
designed by Mr.. T. s. Cafferty, road
master with the company, and by Mr..
VIM F. Knox. The locking mechanism
is simple, consisting Of an ordinary
spring bolt lock within the handle, en-
gaging with a lock notch cut into the
side of the lever rest in the table of the
stand
The accompanying illustration shows
the lock as applied to stand OF Or
binary pattern The engraving at the
extreme left shows the position Of the
lock notches in the top plate The next
engraving to the right shows the posi-
ton of the keyhole in the front of the
lever, and the small engraving shows
the lock details. The engraving at the
right of the figure shows the position
of the parts when the switch is unlock
ed, with the lever still resting in its
notch, in the table, as it would be left
while switching. As the lever locks
automatically when closed into the rest
notch. spring is provided which holds
the lever outward to prevent it from
locking when it is not pressed home.
The lock is applied to the lever by
planning or filing out a recess in the
front side and covering the same with
plate screwed on. 1t can be applied
TO any stand that works with a lever
in the ordinary manner. It is not nee
eSSary that new handle be used, as
the lock can be placed in the old han
die equally we'll as in a new one,
after which all that is necessary to do
is 10 chip notch in the top plate of the
switch stand to receive the bolt from
the lock
Aside from the advantage of the auto
matte locking feature, which this lock
has over the paddock arrangement now
so universally in service, it is to be
noticed that this lock is boxed in out of
the way, where it cannot be knocked off
or very easily tempered with The lock
cannot fall down into the snow or mud,
and the mechanism is simple that it
should be more liable TO get out of
order than the ordinary paddock An
other advantage is that it can be used
only for a switch lock It can not be
used for boat lock- or be placed on d
coal house, barn or stable, where thou
sands of switch locks may now be found
in service
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
COMPETE WITH SANTA FE.
Katy to Build 200 Mile Extension
in Oklahoma.

Washington. Nov 2s--Informa ton
which came TO Washington Wednesday
indicates that definite steps have been
taken by the Missouri. Kansas & Texas
railroad to construct a new line from
the vicinity OF Coneyville, Kas-, to
Guthrie. Okla, and to Atoka. in the In
dian Territory. Formal steps have been
taken indicating the first actual work
In that direction. The distance to be
covered by the road is 200 miles and
the decision for its constrl1crion i an
important one to the Territory. involy-
ing possible expenditure of nearly
S1o.oOo.eoo. 1t Will tap a rich coal and
Oh ana mineral country, as well as
splendid agricultural fields. If viii %
TO Bartlesviile. where gas was discov-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28

try, and most Of the excavating has
been done by natives, who used hand
baskets for carrying the earth The
rails will not be shipped for several
months and the roaGbed has been
graded with difficulty. The railroad will
penetrate dense jungle, inhabited by
wild animals. 1t is my opinion that the
Kansas City. Mexico & Orient railway
will be operating trains between Kan
sas City and Port Stilwell, Mexico,
within three years."
Mr. Case will be in Kansas City for
two weeks before returning to Mexico.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
Fast Dav at Wellington.

Wellington, Nov. 2S--Wednesday was
fast and prayer day in Wellington. NJ
B. Williams, who is conducting the re-
vival here, requested the storekeepers
to close during the morning session.
the bankers and many merchants COM
Piled and the town had a Sunday quiet
aspect AT S:45 o'clock in every ward
houses were thrown open for cottage
prayer meetings, preparing the way for
the revival meeting. There have been
over 300 conversions this week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28

and the revolver. He also said that after
proceeding for a short time in the de-
scription of the affair, Mrs Bonnie had
stopped suddenly. saving that she. had
tragedy. On that same visit he had found
bruise on each of Mrs. Bonines arms.
which could have been made a week be-
fore. This would have taken them back
to the date of the killing of Ayres. The
inner side of the left leg also was bruised
were many bruises on the right leg.
The court at this point adjourned until
FRIDAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
WILL MEET SATURDAY.
Kansas Penmen to Be in Session
Here This Week

The convention of the special Teach
ers' Federation will be held in Topeka
Friday and Saturday.
The federation is the reorganized
State Penman's association which in
cludes all commercial school teachers.
The meetings will be held at the To-
peka Business college. The first ses-
sion will be Friday afternoon at 1870
o'clock Mrs c. H. Shottuck of Camp
bell university. Holton. is president OF
the association and NJ. A. Albin of the
Topeka Business college is secretary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
Building a Ra,lroad bv Hand.

Kansas City. No, Nov 2s-John Case.
who has charge of the engineering
corps of the Kansas City, Mexico &
Orient railway on the Pacific coast, was
at the Midland hotel last night Mr.
Case is a son of the late Colonel Thee
dore s Case of this city.
Ny men are now engaged in the diff
hcult task Of building a railroad by
hand" said Mr. Case last night ON
the western coast of Mexico there are
few horses or mules We have already
graded as miles over mountainous coun-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
New Bridge at cherrvvaIe.

The Santa Fe railway has decided to
replace the old bridge which spans
Cherry creek. two miles north of
Cherryvale, with a new iron bridge.
The stringers are sixty feet in length
and the bridge outside of the ap-
proaches. will be 120 feet long force
of men is now at work on the masonry
work of the approaches and the bridge
will be completed within a month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
Will Test Hurrell Law.

Another phase of the Hurrel prohibi-
tory law is to be tested in the supreme
lists were raided and their fixtures con-
fiscated and ordered destroyed under
the provisions of the Hurrel law. The
agents of brewing companies stepped
in and claimed the fixtures and asked
the court to give them up. but the court
refused. Now the brewers appeal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
COMPLETE REORGANIZATION.
q. & O. Loses It's Identity in the
Pennsylvania.

Baltimore, Nd, Nov. 2s.-Under the
guiding hand of the Pennsylvania rail-
road, the Baltimore & Ohio railroad is
to be divided into three grand divisions
under a system of complete reorgani-
cation The announcement today that
additional common stock will be issued
is part of the plan The funds will be
used to finance the amaIgamation of
certain lines. The new Baltimore &
Ohio scheme will be known as the Bal
time & Ohio, Pittsburg, Lake Erie
and West Virginia system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
END OF A NUISANCE.
Old City Dump Is at Last Disposed
Of

Street Commissioner Snyder has torn
down the old city dump. and used the
lumber to build a fence around the city
wagon yard at the end of the Kansas
avenue bridge. The old dump cable will
probab bly, be allowed to remain in its
present place across the river. till it
ruSts in two. and has to be pulled out
of the way of DassinR steamboats,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
Pensions For Kansans.

Washington, Nov. 2S.-These pensions
have been granted to Kansans: Origi-
nal, William Duden, Downs. IS: ir-
crease, Daniel Williams. Fort SCOTT, s.:
Nelson Brown, Baxter Springs. $40; Ed
ward Davis. Leeds, IS: widows, Jane
Clark Oswego IS; Melissa Jarrett. Hia-
watha IS; Nancy Briscoe. Kansas City,
S. F'lorentine Blake, Peoria, IS; war
with Spain, Nathan Dix, father, Her
ington, S12.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28

Santa Fs slashes Within 9 6o-Mile
Limit

Notice was given by the Alton and the
Santa F'e roads on Wednesday that they
will run cheap excursions into Chicago
on Thanksgiving day from points on
their lines within a distance of 80 miles
of this city and to Kansas City from
points within 60 miles of that place.
The rate for the Chicago excursions will
be 81 in excess of the usual weekend
excursion rates
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28

cred a number of, years ago. and has
never been developed. 1t will tap the
rich Usage country. which has never
had a railroad, and which sends out
400, 900 head of cattle each year and
thousands of bushels of cereals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
Santa Fe Buys a Sand Bank.

The Santa F'e has bought thirteen
acres OF land Il mile east of Burling
ton for the sand bank, and are putting
in a switch now and will use a steam
shovel The sand will be used in track
work
The sun., 1901-11-21
MANY PROPERTIES SOLD.
Forty-four Offered by Hawkins and
Company Yesterday.

hawkins & Co., with Stidham Sons
as auctioneers, offered A properties at
public sale in the Masonic Temple yes
terday morning. The result was as fol-
lows:
40. 92l Reed street, sold to Francis IL.
Hofccker, for $3.50.
Sinats, $4,000.
Nos. 4os and 4lO East Eleventh street,
i. u. Ross, $1,000.
Nos 1906, 1908 and 1910 Gilpin avenue,
hid up 10 $500 and withdrawn.
No. 907 East Seventh street, i. L..
Husbands, SLABS
No. 14la King street, Henry Hopes,
$1,000, lot adjoining, Mr.. Hopes, s2a
per foot.
No. 61O West street bid up to $2,45O
and withdrawn.
i no. llOl West Sixth street, Henry
Hopes, $1,725.
10. 5O7 West Fifth street, ]. Il. Perry,
$3.50.
/ No. 90s Orange street, G.. A. Elliott,
81 700.
No. 5l7 East Eleventh street, bid up
to ST. 200 and withdrawn.
No. 1923 Tatnall street, 7. J. Lawson,
$4,000
1, No. 5A Lombard street !. II. Smms
81 300.
NJ. sos Jackson street. r. III. Hon"ck-
en- $4,000
] No. S26 jackson street, George Hard
castle. $3,300
No 1910 Washington street, J. -, Ross
$4,000.
No. 1li6 Tatnall street, J. II. Simms
Si.7Oc.
No. $40 Madison street, George Hard
castle, $4,000
M. $40 Tatnall street. II. A. Krn
$500.
and withdrawn.
castle 5000.
Crossan, SLIGO.
NJ. 6o2 South Van Burcn street, 7
Moore 5000.
NJ. 229 Tatnall street. \. Levy. 1920
NJ. 500 Wolaston street. =. Talley
S5Oc.
No sos Lombard street, NJ. Riley
$1,000
NJ 1917 Walnut street. T. Moore
$l.100
No. 229 Monroe street, Francis II. Hof
fcckcr. $1,000.
Building lot at the northwest corner o
Ninth and Wilson street, bid MP to s3
per foot and withdrawn.
No. 210 Union street. bid up to 81 ,50t
. and Withdrawn
Nos. 212 and PA Union street. bid M [,
$1,000 and withdrawn.
Nos l214 and 1915 Pleasant street
John Cunningham. $500 and s72b respect
lively; 1915 Pleasant street, John Finn
$3.50.
! No. 4lo Lombard street, Francis II
lIotfrcker, $1,000
NnS 12S l25. 127. 129 and tSl Bradfor,
street. r. a, Kirn, 1926.
The sun., 1901-11-21
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WIFE WAS TOO LATE.
Came To Inquire About Husband and
Found Him Dead.

III" body Of James A. Jones of ST
Grurgts who died 1T the Delaware Hos,
rital IN Tuesday night from the effects
Il a gun shot wound in his left lcs, ac
Hid"nty inflicted, was taken to his late
nome yesterday afternoon. Mrs Jones,
wife ~ the dead man. came to this city
yesterday morning TO inquire after her
husband and was shocked 10 find that hp
was dead
toron"r'S lndoriak"r Jnmrs L. Chand-
lrr Yesterday received letter from the
itcN. Edward -. Harrington. tho priest
ill chars" Of st. Johns Home. in Brook
lNu, \. ", relative to the hnrial OF
| Thomas McCahc, who was found uucon.
Sr"us along the T.. w. 4 R. rnilrond
tracks, and died latrr at The Delaware
Hospital.
IN" contents were to thn effect that If
lh" Catholic priests in Wilmington were,
called upon. that assistance would he
SiN"n toward huryinS thu dead man.