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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
A BENDER AFFAIR.
A Gang of Murderers Unearthed
at Beaumont, Texas.

Beaumont, Tex, March 13.-Mattie
Bennett confessed today to Sheriff
LindIey that she was at the head of
gang of colored women and white men
who for months had been Turing men
into her house, drugging them, beating
them and robbing them. If they died
the victims were dragged to the river
and thrown in. If they were only
house to a remote part of some street
and left for pedestrians or policemen to
find. A fear is felt that more than II
men. among those who came to Beau
mont and were afterwards reported
missing have been murdered and that
their bodies are now at the bottom of
the river. In the last three months at
least fifty inquiries for missing men
have been received and while no one
suppOSeS that the gang has murdered
so many as fifty, there is a fear that
some of the disappearances are due to
found in the river since the first of the
year.
The Bennett woman was arrested
Sunday on suspicion of being connected
with the murder of Benjamin Pearson,
one of the five known victims. She de-
MES being guilty of this crime. but
admits that one of the gang of which
she is a member, discussed the commits
sion of the deed On the strength of her
confession a white man, Punch" Prim,
been arrested All of them have been
sweated and Sheriff Lindley states that
he expects a full confession, not only
of the murder of Pearson, but of others
within short while.
Sheriff Lind1ey is looking for two
more negro women and six or eight
white men, some of whom are wanted
as witnesses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
NIGHT SCHOOL OF y. M. c. A.

The Business course is free to all
members of the Association
The studies are: Bookkeeping Ele-
mentary and Advanced, Arithmetic.
Elementary and Business. Practical
Grammar and Letter Writing. Spelling
and Punctuation.
Professors E H. Roudebush and c. b.
Van Horn have been engaged as teach
ers for this year. and are thoroughly
equipped by long experience as teachers
in Business colleges to help men to the
very best advantage.
Each student will receive personal at
tention and those who complete the
course will be awarded the Interaatic2-
al certificate.
For further Information call at the
Association office on East Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
Physicians Recommend Castoria
G!ASTORIA has met with pronounced favor on t
ceutical societies and medical authorities.

ASTORlA has met with pronounced favor physicians ham
ceuac societies medical authorities 1t is used by physicians with
results most gratifying The extended unqueonaby the
result OF three facts F1s-The ndspuahle evidence that harmless
That it not only aay stomach pains and qes
ates the food 1T agreeable perfect for Castor Oil
absolutely safe does not contain Opium Morphine other narcotic
and does not tupe It is unlike Soothing Gods
Cordial This good deal Medical duty
is danger and record the advancing health The day
for poisoning children through greed To
knowledge Caia remedy which produces oompoue
regulating the by supplying readers entitled
the information Halls Journal Of Health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
MErHoD1sTs IN CONFERENCE.
Memorial Addresses Consumed the
Morning Session IN Washington.

Washington. Kan. March 1s-The KAN
sas conference of the NJ. e. church is hold
ing its 47th annual session here. The ses-
sion was opened with a sermon by Rev.
Mr.. Smith of Leavenworth. The session
was devoted to memorials for those who
died in the last year: Mrs. c. K. True
blood. Hollenberg: Mrs. B. F. Bowman
Topeka: the Rev: Calvin Holman. Topeka,
Victor FL Calvin, Olesburg. and James
Marvin. Lawrence. Edwin Lock of Hol-
ton was elected secretary. One hundred
and sixteen preachers were present. DR..
T. B. Molly of Philadelphia spoke on Sun
day Schools" The Rev. Mr.. Reisner of
Kansas City preached a missionary ser
mon and last night DR. Homer StlIntz. q
returned missionary, lectured on the work
in the Philippine islands
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
rERRE HAUTE SENDS STRING.
Forty-five Head of Horses Shipped
From There to LackeY Sale.

Terre Haute, Ind, March 13.-Forty-
five head of horses have been shipped
from Terre Haute stock farms to the
Lackey sale at Cambridge City.
George Starr has decided to keep his
great horse, Director General, in Terre
Haute this season and not send him to
Kentucky, as was done last year The
black horse will be trained later in the
year to go for a record.
Fleming & Son have sold to E. u.
Bower. of Olney, ILL.,, the brood mare
Glory Quayle, by Jersey Wilkes, dam
Lady Mack, by Mambrino King. She
will be bred to Margrave. Sixty-five
mares have been booked for Margrave
this season
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
Will Judge Horses.

Manhattan. March 13.-The Kansas
State Agricultural college will hold a
school in judging horses, March 10 to
%. ]. w. Robinson, of FL Dorado, the
largest breeder of draft horses in the
state, will act as instructor. Mr.. Rob
inson is also an extensive breeder Of
trotting horses, and will give instruc-
ton in judging draft, driving and sad
die horses. Some of the best horses in
the state have been loaned to the COL
lege for this work. Every man and
woman who loves a good horse is in
vited to attend this school. Owners of
good horses are invited to bring them
and have their horses judged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
Mr.. Casebier Missing.

Arkansas City, Kan, March 13.-To-
day the news was made public that
Herbert Casebier had disappeared from
his home in this city. Monday morning
he left home as usual and was sup
posed to have gone to the grocery store
owned by him and his father-in-laV.
Since then he has not been seen or
heard from. His relatives believe that
he will return all right He is mar
ried man and is not known to have had
any trouble. His financial affairs are
all right. He is a prominent member
of the knights of Pythias lodge. of Ar
kansas Cify
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS.

of the stomach, liver and bowels, and
one that is backed by hundreds of tes-
timonials received during the past
fifty years. We would therefore urge
every sufferer from indigestion. dys-
pepsia, flatulencys constipation, sick
headache or liver and kidney troubles
to give it trial. It will surely cure
you. The genuine must have our
private stamp over the neck of the
bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
Washington Notes.

Washington, March 13.-Carl Beyner,
of Altan1ont, Kan, has been appointed
a tagger in connection with the bureau
of animal industry.
Charles E Edlin, of Eskridge, Kan,
has been appointed to a $500 position in
the treasury department at Washing
ton
Herbert A. Clark, of Lawrence, Kan,
has been appointed principal teacher at
Haskell Indian institute, Kansas, and
Miss Florence GildeFsleeve, of Santa Fe,
N NJ, appointed a teacher at Ponca
Indian school Oklahon1a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
Giants Lose Tavlor.

Cleveland, O., March 13.-Luther H
Taylor, the deaf mute twirler, common
ly known as Dummy Taylor, who
pitched for the New York National
league club during the past two sea-
sons, has been signed by the Cleveland
club, At the end of last season Taylor
signed New York contract. but a few
weeks ago he wrote Manager Armour
that he would like to play in Cleveland
this season. Armour signed him on the
same salary he was to receive last year.
and has already ordered his playing
suit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
MUST BAT 800.
Peculiar Contract Signed by Old Dan
Brouthers

New York, March 13-Dan Brouthers
has signed a novel contract with the
New London team of the New England
league. He agrees to have a batting
average of 300 or forfeit his entire SAL
airy. In the good old days, when his
eagle eye was keen, this would have
been a cinch for Dan
Grant il that Dan has lost his old
time batting eye, he should be able to
bat at least .325 with the New London
aggregation, in view of his splendid
batting while on the Syracuse Eastern
league team last season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
DENVER GETS 1T.
International Christian Endeavor
Conventionin 1908.

Boston, March 13.-The executive
committee of the board of trustees of
the United Society of Christi m En-
deavor societies has accepted invitations
to hold the international convention in
July, 1908, which were presented from
the Colorado senate and house of rep
Fesentatives, the Commercial club, the
board of trade and the Christian En-
deavOr union. The St. Louis union,
which had previously extended an in
vitation. gracefully withdrew and en-
dorsed that of Denver.
Inspiring messages were received
from Secretary John Willis Baer, who
is making a 10000 mile convention tour
on the Pacific coast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
A valued Golf Foaled.

Lexington, KY. March 13.-At Castle
ton, the farm of James b. and F. p.
Keene, the noted brood mare Semper
Cara, by King Alfonso, dam Syephioa
by Fellowcraft, foaIed brown colt by
the great English sire St. Serf- While
owned by the late Marcus Daily this
mare was sent to England to be bred
to this great son of st. simon and the
colt is the result of this mating. The
Keenes bought the mare at the closing
out sale of the Daily stable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
FUNCTION uity Shoot onens.

Junction City, Kan, March 13.-The
first day of the Junction City Gun clubs
shoot opened Wednesday. The weather
was fine and there were many visiting
shooters entered. There were ten events
and very few straights appeared on the
scores. Today's programme consists of
ten events and a special event, in which
Frank York, of this city, and Harry
Cawley, of Minneapolis, will shoot for
purse of $100.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13

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food bad taste offensive breath loss OF appetite,
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Munyon's Female Remedies boon women.
b. Nun A sthma Cure and Herbs are guaranteedto
relieve asthma in three minutes and cure in i've days.
Munyon's Catarrh Remedies never fail
Munyon's Vitslizer restores lost powers to weak
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Mgnyon has azure for every disease. The Guide
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
Homeseekers' Excursions via the
Santa Fe.

On March and is will sell tickets to
points in Arkansas, Arizona New Mex
leo, California, Oklahoma, Indian Terri
tory and Texas and points east of
fare plus $40 for the round trip. Tickets
good q days from date of sale. Liberal
stopover privileges allowed. See agent
at depot for particulars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13

Excursions

Only s25 from Topeka; same
reduction to Phoenix, Arizona
Daily, March to April 30.
Tickets good in tourist sleepers
and chair cars.
The Santa Fe most directly
reaches the great OIL producing
districts of south-eentral
California Phenomenal yields,
rivaling the best eastern fields.
Get a home in wonderful
San Joaquin Valley; ask for
book about il.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
wants to Bet On corbett.

Cincinnati, March 13-That Young
Corbett will have a large local follow
ing when he fights Terry McGovern for
the featherweight championship next
fall is attested by the Willingness local
sporting men are showing to back him
at the offered odds of IL to 10. A local
business man, who is very much inter-
ested in Corbett, has placed 81, 900 in
the hands of the sporting editor of the
Commercial Tribune to be wagered on
Corbett at the prevailing odds. In
other words he wants to bet $4,000 to
s., 200 that Corbett will win his fight
with McGovern. Any one wishing the
McGovern end of the bet can have it by
applying.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
The Groom Was 7o.

Hiawatha, Kan, March 13.-Thomas
Goodwin, 70 years old, and Mrs. Elizabeth
r. Rodkey. So years old both of Willis.
were married here. 1t makes the groom's
second marriage and the brides third
Both have been living alone and they de-
cided to marry to be company for each
other in their old age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13

tive Burke. of Pennsylvania, has invited
the Tantalus club, composed of new
Republican members of the house, to a
banquet Saturday evening which will
be attended by members. from Kansas
and General Funston. The latter is ex-
pected here Friday evening with his
wife
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
Prize Fights in Atchison.

Atchison Kan, March BIN a fistic
tournament here last night Bob Yahn of
Atchison knocked out Jack Dulin of
Kansas City in the second round and Fred
Dimmit of Kansas Ciy Knocked out kid
Williams of Kansas City in the first
round
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
coRRIeAN Is AFTER JOCKEYS.
Chicago thurman Willing to Pay $780,
900 For Three BOYS.

Memphis, March 13.-Ed Corrigan con-
suited here last night with his nephew,
Pat Dunno. over the prospects of Sc
curing jockey for the coming season.
Corrigan wanted to sign three boys, and
stated that he was willing to give $780,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
Pensions For Kansans.

Washington March 13.-The following
pensions have been granted Kansans: In
crease: John Chapman Godfrey. So: Jo-
seph Maxwell, Usage City, $40: John Kirk,
I.eavenworth $12: Frederick Harden,
Thayer, s12: Leander Tucker, Reading, s12
William Winship. Harding, So: Lorenzo
Waite, Kellogg. IS; William Graham, Yates
Center, IS, Einar Quisling, Aliceville, SO.
Widows: Arena Shannon, Parsons, So:
Matilda Hefton. Midway. IS. Mexican
war: Sarah Worl Ellsworth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
Rest and Health to Mother and Child

Rest and Health to Mother and Child.
MRS. wINSLoWS SOOTHING sgRCP
has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with
PERFECT SUCCESS 1t SOOTHES the
CHILD SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
all PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC and Is
the best remedy for DIARRHOEA Sold
by druggists in every part of the world
Be sure to ask for Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup" and TAX no other kind. TWe7-
ty-6ve cents bottle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13

the Santa Fe depot, has been located. He
is Adam King and is resident of Okaho-
ma City. where he recently moved from
Carson, Ia. When he left his former home
he had all his money converted into a
draft for safe keeping and lost it in this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
To Cure a Cold in One Dav.
Only $25 to California

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure
z. W. Groves signature on each box. sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
Chronic Diarrhoea.

Mr.. c. B. Wingheld of Fair Play. Mo-
who suffered from chronic dysentery for>
IS years, says Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy did him more
good than any other medicine he had ever
used. For sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13

Via the Great Rock Island Short Line
Tickets on sale every day from March
to April 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13

600 for boys that could fill the bill.
Dunno could not suggest any names,
and Corrigan left without a jockey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-13
Found Els DRAFT For 81. 100.

Arkansas CITY. March 13.-The owner of
the draft for S7,120, which was found IN
New-York tribune., 1902-10-15
FREDERICK &. GIBBS 4TTICKED
SEVENTY oNE REPUBLICANS FErUpIATE
THE NOMINATIONS OF n J. ANDREWS
AND WILLIAM s SMITH

seventy-one Republicans, considerable in earnest.
passed a resolution last evening a. No 80 West
One hundred and fifth ST. 10 repUdiate Har
yey T. Andrews. the Republican nominee for Con
gress from the XVIIth District. and William n
Smith. candidate IN the xIXth Senate District The
chairman of the meeting was W F. crosby. "
A Marble introduced the resolution. and speeches
were made by Adebert H Steele the Rev. DR.
Oden and Colonel Charles II. Denison. The reso-
luton says Of the nominations referred TO that The
Republican party was dshonored and the win Of
the people betrayed by conspiracy believed 70
have been planned and dictated by Frederick
3 Gibbs non resident Of either or these districts.
whose wen known motive Is selfish greed for po-
htical power. State and national for the promotion
and protection OF hts corporate cnentage. and sam
uel strasbourger and Moses NJ. Mckee. so-cahed
leaders having carried into eject this conspiracy
regardless OF the viii Of the people
The Tribune called Mr.. Gibbs up the telephone
at Il D m. He was interested 20 learn that he had
been denounced. but said that he had connection
with Harlem politics and knew nothing OF the
matter IN dispute The name of ". Crosby
awoke no memories IN his mind
Samuel StrasbouTger SAID 20 a Tribune reporter az
midnight on being Informed Of the meeting
The resolutions and statements of the meeting
are a combination OF lying and telling the truth
For instance no voters can appear az the primaries
except those enrolled The 11OOO thus become $500
when enrolment Is the requirement OF these
S50O Loo were az the recent primaries douhle the
number Of the two preceding wears. The whole
trouble eliminating in to-nights meeting was n6s ts
been his friend but when thirty out OF forty
one election district chairmen declared against nn
am not a boss AS a matter OF fact the prims-
ries were representative names being sqgseslsd ana
wixtgTs Of soTsheads and friends Of eHanor m slater
Sunday. Colonel Denison Is an oldtime kicker;
As for the references TO ex Senator Gibbs. that
Is attempt TO use the old Legend OF the wieAee
Gibbs for campaign purposes Mr. Gioes sald 20
to nominate Senator slater, why. then they would
have found MIN q good IellnW
New-York tribune., 1902-10-15
YACHTING.
VANDERBILT'S YACHT CHEROKEE TO
BECOME THE NORTH STAR. TO
COMMEMORATE HIS GRAND
FATHERS VESSEL.

Cornelius Vanderbilt who recently purchased
the British built steam yacht Cherokee. has de-
cided to change her name TO the North star. IN
order TO commemorate the name or his grand
fathers yacht The elder Cornelius Vanderbilt, af-
ter selling his interest I'm the line Of steamers
which he established IN 1851 90 carry passengers 90
and from the gold fields Of California by way Of the
Atlantic, Lake Nicaragua and the Pacific, built a
1000 ton yacht and called her the North Star. In
her he took his entire family OF ten persons
trip 70 Europe In 1856 he was reputed 20 be worth
Sl0000000.
The present Cornelius Vanderbilt now owns
small feet OF yachts They are the North Star. the
fast steam yacht Mirage and the famous 10
foot sloOp Rainbow. Their combined value IS not
far short OF half million dollars. When his
grandfather was twenty three years old he built
the first steamer that ran between Sew-Brunswck
and NeW-YOrk. lie was her captain. and he also
owned three other vessels at that time. Young Mr..
Vanderbilt Is captain OF his own yacht. the Rain
bow. and so he is IN measure keeping up the
marine traditions OF the family.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-15
REPURLrCAN EDITORS MEETING
REVOLUTIONS ENDORSING THE ADMINIsrRA-
rIoNs or oDELI AND ROOSEVELT.

Tha Republican Editorial Association % New
W, st-to met al me Firth Avenue Hotel yester-
5-- Thomas = Peters - The Brooklyn Times.
pho is pre-ident of the association, occupied the
obstr Among those present Were William A
Cr,yrhe - Owego. = W Slauson. OF NicoLetoWn. D..
" J. Kline or Arnsterdam, y. j. Knapp or Au-
nurn A p Blun,k Of Johnstown. and ". COL
IN. Frederick ? Han. NJ jamestown Henry A.
T2rockNav. of WatertoWn: F. r. Butler, OF Buffalo.
ana J Elock. Of Kingston
7rbs meeting was secret and AZ its end Secretary
A q Bunneu said the editors discussed the pohti-
,sl situation i'm the state II was the consensus
~ opinion NJ Bunnen said, that ex-senator Hii
did not EXPECT 10 carry the state Tor Coleri th't
he had hopes Of reducing the Republican majority
- that N would further his ambition 20 become
,bo ncmorraric candidate for President in 1904 and
MAJ 10 further this end, he had been pursuing a
nolicy Of corciliation up the state by nominating
en who mad been Gold Democrats
resolutions we're passed thanking the Union
reap.e club OF Brooklyn for its reception 70 the
association on Monday and indorsins the admin
fstrarions OF President Roosevelt and Governor
Odell saving in part.
Serious and difficult as have been the problems
~ "a rT and capitaI Republican statesmsnship has
been equal their solution We IollsI lis
people OF the hoic country upon tc tllat
INC most threatening O- these-the collt9l prt"eSh
cral operators ard miners-is appateLt! aRp.oicii-
ing solution honorable ana sallsi idCtoiy 70 al al.
w tsk. pleasure noting the fact Ihat atthoGsh
this dlif Guilty has been Eh9y 3lS,oT Z % Btt 49, 80 ~,
hele-s Governor Odeil ana senator Iatt nave
tsken most influential part In fastening an honor
able and eqIitao Ole settlement OF most complicated
an NJ - ~ pr5Gd Of the record Of the Republican
rarfv and point what II has Accomplished as
the hsaest POSSIBLE PiT5e " " aye proud 10 Belong
10 the party that finds IFS best scope or acto. ahd
It's source OF strength IN the prosperity OF the