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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-03
AFTER So YEARS
James Wilson is Convicted of Murder
by Missouri Jury.

Kansas city.Apr "a Star special from
Ava No, says:
The jury in the case Of James Wilson.
charged with the murder of Orville Isy-
ons, neighboring farmer, 80 years ago,
today returned a verdict finding him guilty
of murder in the second degree and fixing
his sentence at 10 years ia the peniten-
tiary.
The case went to the jury yesterday af-
ternoon. A motion for new trial and
an appeal was fled Wilson was arrested
in Oklahoma recently after a search of
years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-03
CHANGE OF LIFE.
Some Sensible Advice to WO-
men by Mrs. E. Sailer.

DEAR Mrs. PINKHAaI: When I
passed through what is known as
change of life,' I had two years suf-
fering, sudden heat, and as quick
ehills would pass over me ; my appetite
was variable and I never eonld tel for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-03

Butte, Mont, April 3.-Three Great
Northern trains, bloclxaded for four days
by the blizzard in North Dakota, arrived
last night The regular schedule will be
resumed tonight. Traffic also has been re-
stunned on the Northern Pacific in this
state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-03
POLICE JOTTINGS.
Police Once More Informed
That Kate Bender is Located.
This Time She is Found in
Oregon.
HE LOST HIS MONEY.
Paul Messenger Reports His
Misfortune to Officers.
They Arrest Notorious Mary
Wade as the Offender.

ATE BENDER is
once more located,
or dislocated, which
is more probable
Chief Donovan re-
ceived the follow
ing letter this
morning which ex-
plains in full:
Bridge Coos, Co.
Ore. Chief Police.
Dear Sir: We have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-03
p.scount Rate Reduced.

Calcutta. April 2-The rate Of dis
count Of the Bank OF Bengal was to-
day reduced from Z to s per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-03
LIGHT AND DARK.

Day and night, sunshine and shadow
are not more different from each other
than a hea1thful from a sickly woman
The healthfu1 woman carries light and
sunshine with her wherever she goes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-03

beauty. and dehes
detection Ii has
stood the test of 3 4
years. and IS 50
harmless We taste il
to be sureit1s prop
erly made Accept
no counterfeit Of
aiuiilar name. pr.
l. A. Sagre said to
q lady o. the haut-
tonfa patient As
yon ladies VII use
them, recommend
GOnT udis Cream
a. the least harm
fuf Of all Skin prep
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-03

the police rushed into the Silly night
and soon returned with Mary Wade, the
irrepressible. With violent effort Mary
c0ughed up $780, and told the officers a
string of falsehoods about the location
of the poeketbook. A squad of them
made a search this morning but failed
to find it. Mary Wade has waded
through two terms in the pen for the
same offense, and seems to be in a fair
way to be once more a repeater.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-03

Walter Kutz, youth of Is, is in a fair
way to visit a penal institution also.
Alas, he needed the money. So he bur-
glarized the house of his sister Mrs.
Chas. A. Phinney 1912 Lincoln street.
He plucked a watch and chain valued
at SIS. and So in cash. He made a partial
confession to the police, and they un-
earthed portion of the plumber which
was planted beside the fountain in the
little park at HuntoOn and Harrison
streets. Moral: It is unsafe to bur-
glarize the home Of a relative.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-03

SeIected because it is dc Best Route
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-01

that the governor VIII decide that the
presence Of the troops IS unnecessary
and VIII 7eiS:s5raw them The strike
leaders are working to this end. The
soldiers having nothing else 10 DO. VIII
occupy their time in target practice and
regimental drills.
Statements TO the effect that the
operators viii take advantage OF the
presence Of the troops here 60 protect
non-union men with whom 10 open up
the mines, IS not borne cCt by indica-
items today
The operators evidently propose no
such move. and II is certain thar the
fact that the troops are here has not
had a weakening effect upon the
strikers The foreign clement concern
ing che actions Of whom the strike lead
ers have had some apprehension. held
meetings last night, and resolved to hold
out 10 the end and preserve peace. Pc
titions are being circulated today re-
guessing Governor Stone TO Withdraw the
! troops, and many signatures are obtain
ed General Goblin. in charge OF the
militia here. says thai me situation is
more than satisfactory. and that he has
not thought of declaring the town under
martial law. The general opinion is that
the troops will not remain here long.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-01
DIED

BESSER-DepaTted this life on Thursday.
July 81, 1907, AZ 1913 p m, BESSIE Ettle
daughter OF Charles c. aad Mary G gezner,
aged tsFo years
Funeral services Friday, august I, at p H..
from parents residence 81 Seventh Street
southwest- Internent II Cnarlestown, W Va.
o'clock q. n. CORNELIUS 4 CLARKE
brother Of Thomas Il. r. Clarke and beloved
son % Emily Clarke.
Funeral services viii be held 81 residence
81 Street northwest, Saturday at go
?. II. mI
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-01
MAYFLOWER'S CREW
COMPLAIN OF FOOD
ALL CITY TALKS OF
NEW COMMISSIONER
IC0ntiaucd From First Pagc.l

fee work. which canes under a Com
uissioner's care Il IS said that he has
enlisted the aid Of men prominent in
national politics to use their influence
with the President. and his supporters
hope this will secure him the berth.
Favored for Public Spiritedness.
Mr.. Cox has been urged by many men
prominent in the business and financial
world. who speak of his philosophical
services in the past in scientific and
phiIanthropic ways. and Of his success
more recently in banking circles With
large financial interests to lock out for
his appreciation Of the conditions Of
business. his friends say. and his under
standing OF the needs of people in all
parts OF the District. make him a most
suitable person for the place.
Nj Shoemaker is so widely known
through his untiring efforts for District
improvement that his friends and advo-
Gates are very numerous. and his past
record as an enthusiastic worker is
cited as the best recommendation that
any one could possibly desire.
Major Ferguson is understood to have
some enthusiastic and influential friends
who would like to see him placed IN the
position now vacant.
The friends of Mt. Cotter T. Bride are
exceedingly busy in his behalf in Sc
curing Endorsements and bringing in
fluence to bear for the vacant CuIcmis-
sioncTship- They are relying largely
upon the support OF Democrats I romi-
nent IN national politics and claim the
endorsement Ct William J. Bryan, Sen
atOr Carmaek, Representative Suizer
and others. His candidacy is favored.
II is said by many labor organizations
throughout the United States. including
the American antitrust League. OF
which he is national treasurer.
Prompt Decision the First Wish.
\ number Of other washingtonians
whose names have been suggested have
claimed citizenship elsewhere and have
therefore put themselves out Of the
running in the present instance 9th
ers. while approaching their friends
support. declare they cannot give up
business interests.
In view of the pressing need for the
new Commissioner services. 1t Is
thought that public opinion Will give 70
the successful candidate, whoever he
may be. the most generous support. and
that as the first matter Of Importance
e the resumption Of official business,
the fewer the candidates whose claims
are urged upon the President, the bet
ter it viii be for the District at large
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-01
Formal Invitation Issued.

The District CoI--.ssioners today,
through President J. B. F. Macfarland,
issued a formal invitation to the Grand
Army Of the Republic to hold its thirty
sixth national encampment in the city
Of Washington il the month Of October
Of this year. The letter OF invitation Is
addressed TO Gen Ell Torrance, com
mander-in-chief. c. a R, and in part
says:
The Commissioners Of the District Of
Columbia have the honor to invite the
Grand Army Of the Republic TO hold its
thirty sixth national eucampnent in
Washington, District Of Columbia. in
October next. The Commissioners are
aware that you have been invited to
Washington for this occasion by a rep
.resentative committee Of our citizens.
which has matIred plans for your en-
tertaiument, and has secured by popular
subscription a sum Of money which We
are assured, IS adequate for that pur-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-01
TROOPS FRObICKING
And STRIKERS QUIET
Presence of Militia Not Re-
garded as Necessary.
MINERS HAVE NOT WEAKENED
Leaders Say That Peace VIII Be Main
tanned and That the Strike VIII Be
Kept Up to the End-0perators Not
Taking Advantage of Conditions.

SHENANDOAH. Pa, Aug Perfect
quiet prevails here today and no further
outbreak IS expected The L.500 mem
bers Of the National Guard called out
yesterday, are sauntering about the
country as If Oh vacation trip. They
anticipate no trouble. Picket lines and
sentrIes are posted but they have moth
Ing to do, for the strikers have deter
mined to hereafter refrain from partici-
pating in any disturbances. It is hoped
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-01
No Dissatisfaction.

The naval veterans have made no de-
mand that they be accorded special
quarters They expect, as usual. to be
allowed their dog watch. which CORE
spends To the campfire Of the army
boys. and TO have their parade the sec
ond day I have heard Of no dissatis-
faction from any quarter in regard 10
the ship matter"
Mr. Smith will leave the city next
week for Bath, Ne. for conference
with Commodore John o. Shaw, the com
mander Of the National Association of
Veterans, in regard TO plans for the en-
calpment- Commodore Shaw has given
Mr.. Smith, who IS the second in com
mand Of the association, carte blanche
70 look after the welfare Of the veterans
in the encampment matter.
Mr. B II Warner, speaking this morn
ing in regard to the ship affair, said:
The citizens executive committee Is
endeavoring to provide for the safety.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-01
VETERANS OF navy
NOT DISSATISFIED
No Trouble Over Failure to
Erect Ship Model.
Mr.. WARMERS STATEMENT
Cid Sailors Are Not Unreasonable, He
Says-NCt Necessary to Build Dry
Land Boat to Recall Deeds of VaIor
No Reply From Colonel Michael.

The action Of Col W 4 Michael,
chairman Of the Naval Veterans com
mittee CT the coming C. A r encanp-
mcnt. in making preparations for 2 pub
lie appeal for funds to erect a ship for
the veterans after the executive com
mittee's rejection CT the request for So
600 for that purpose. led Mr.. B. H. War
ner. chairman Of the executive commit
tee. to make a statement this morning
in which he says that no ship would be
erected.
Colonel 3lichaeIs idea that the action
Of the executive committee would have
the effect Of making the naval veterans
stay away from the encampment was
discredited by Mr.. Scott Smith. the vice
chairman Of the Naval Veterans COM
mittee, and feet cantain and chief-of-
staff Of the National Association OF
Naval Veterans, this morning. Mr
Smith, in discussing the ship matter,
after a conference with Mr.. Warner on
the subject, said that there was 10 dan
ger CT the veterans staying away from
the city because Of the reconstruction
OF the model Of the Hartford, Farragut' s
cid flagship. which Colonel Michael
would Ike to have built on the White
Lot. Mr. Smith said:
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-01
Prompt Decision the First wish.
The Death Record.

The following deaths for twenty-four
hours -ere reported at the Health De-
partment up to noon today:
Charity Stomps. 70 years.
Sarah Turner, 81 years
John T. Robey, q years
Josiah Pierce, Il years.
Annie Young, 40 years.
Adam Henderson, So years.
Joseph Smith, IS years.
Susie Adams, Is years.
Josephine Milstead. l year
W Marcus Hanna. I months
Henrietta Barrier, s months.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-01
THE EVENING TINES WASHINGTON FRIDAY, AUGUST l. 1902

pose. We feel, however, that the time
has come when you should receive an
Official invitation from the government
OF the District of Columbia. and we take
pleasure in Offering 1t 10 you
Preserved the Capital
we feel that no argument is required
TO induce veterans of the civil war to
come to the National Capital They
have g deeper interest in 1t than other
citizens, because they offered their lives
for its defense, 1t is still the National
Capital because their vaior was ytcto-
rtoUs. and because their devotion con-
secrated It In preserving the Union
they preserved its Capital The saeri-
fees made for it, the sentiment aroused
for it, stopped forever the talk Of re-
moving it from the District Of Column
bia- Its development and embelIish-
ment as the National Capital was the
natural conse quence Of the civil war,
and its attraetiyeness, constantly in
creasing. IS largely due to the men who
won that war.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE 20 The purchasers q tickets for the
excursion held July j hy the Washington Rail
way EIupiGyes' Relief Association:
Holder ri ticket No. 7z5J has bcen voted the
TarluT car Touud trip ticket % Atlantic CITY
Holder Of ticket 42l9 has BEEN voted SO worth
SrTart car tickets Holder q ticket Zs64 has
been voted $ worth street car tickets. pa-ties
holding thesa tickets may obtain the above
awards ~ presenting coupon 20 Mr. r T.
LIZ, General Superintendent Washington Rail-
say SysleIE, ~ l8ti. dad last Capitol sts
within thirty days nj
ST'ECTAL E0TICE-IIavjHz disposed Of ny
hEsiuess at the corner 81 eth and ID St nv ali
persons owing ne accounts o. ny books viii
call AZ 20 9th e. NV, and make settlements
~ the E8TGc early possible rs clerk Hr
James Crawford IS authorized 70 collect the
same. WASH B. WILLIAMS. cog
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-01
Interment at Charlestown. " Va.

Bessie BenneT, the two-year-0Id dadgh-
ter Of Charles C. and Mary 9. BenRer,
who died yesterday afternoon. viii be
held at : o'clock tomorrow evening at
the residence OF her parents 81 Seventh
stIcrt southwest The remains Will be
taken to Charlestown V. Va, for in
term6Et
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-01
Reason for DeSertiOn Of
the Yachts Sailors.
BREAD MILDEWED, MEAT BAD
Jackies Say They Are Compelled to Pa
tronize the Cantseu or Co Hungry
Afraid of Being Reduced IN Grade for
Speaking About Matter

OYSTER BAY. aug. 1.-Paymaster
Merriam Of the converted cruiser May
lower. which IS stIu at anchor here de-
spite the fact that the naval yacht SyIph
detailed to President Roosevelt's ser
vice in her stead. has arrived. paid the
crew Of the Aay1ower today. Extra pre-
cautions to guard against further at
tempts at desertion on the part OF
members OF the crew have been taken.
Il is feared that the first class men viii
clear cut If an opportunity TO escape
presents itself
On payday sailors Of the first class
get all their pay, while those Of the
second. third, and fourth grades are
only paid one-baIf, one-third. and one
quarter Of the amounts due them ac-
co-ding to their grades The incentive
- desert is greater. therefore. 10 the
7-st grade men. The finding in the court
martial Of the stoEer who attempted to
escape By swimming zshore several days
ago was learned toe y. The man was
pronounced guilty. end sentenced 10
three days confinement in double irons
On q diet Of bread md water. He was
also sentenced 10 dne of two months
pay One OF the crew OF the Mayfower,
when promised that his identity would
net be revealed made the following
statement today:
Food Is Unfit to Eat
Our complaints are concerning the
way IN which we are treated and chiefly
in the matter Of food We want the
public to know Just how we are treated
II this respect. The food given TO Us
is very poor. The bread is widowed
and the meat is bad. None Of 1t is 1T
TO eat Yesterday a member Of the
crew, who is sailor Of the first class.
consented to act as spokesman With d
piece of widowed bread IN his hand. he
went to one Of the commanding officers
and made a complaint that the bread
was had. The officer could see that it
was mildewed."
Afraid to Talk to Officers.
g What is the matter with the bread? p
asked the officer.
It's widowed. replied our spokes-
man, and the liver IS green.
It's just as good as get. said the
o%cer, and that was all the good speak
ing TO him did. Worse than useless. in
fact. for our spokesman was put on the
reports, which means that he was re-
duced one grade for speaking TO the off,
Ger about the matter
Forced to Patronize Canteen.
Why are you not given better food?"
the sailor who had made the above
statement was asked. 4.
Well I hardly know The Govern
ment grants enough money 10 provide Us
with good, plain, wholesome food. That
IS az We ask and all We expected when
We enlisted. It IS an outrage TO com
pei Us to patToniZe the canteen. when
We are supposed TO be supplied with
proper food by the Government
The canteen was established on board
the Mayaower when the yacht was de-
tailed e the Presidents service. II is
said that the sailors are not allowed to
smoke On board the vessel and IL is
great hardship for the men to be de-
PriTed Of this privilege.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-01
The Presidents Plans.

President Roosevelt has no Darticu-
lar plans for the entertainment Of the
veterans If SO. he would certainly have
mentioned them to me. as the head Of
the committee. He is willing and glad
TO aid in making the encampment a sue
cess You may confidently say that the
failure to erect this ship wiz aot keep
away from this city one single naval
veteran who has had IN contemplation
visit to the National Capital
There is no controversy on this
point, and there will be none. We have
received expressions frCm large num-
Der Of men connected with the navy
during the war. indicating that they will
be present
Colonel Michael has not yet answered
the letter OF the citizens executive COM
mittee rejecting his request for So, 500
to cover the expenses Of erecting the
ship
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-01
EDUCATIONAL.

ACADEMY. Rockville, Nd. for boys; home
life: individual care and Instruction; terms
moderate. Address 81. ?. MASON, L. 5. n l.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-01
Wn Re Buried Tomorrow.

Services over the remains Of Leroy
Boswell. who died Wednesday evening,
will be held at $50 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon at his late residence. z37
Tenth Street southeast.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-01
Staple Furnishings Go The
Bargain Way.

It's pretty close to half price selling; and IN
some instances we go below the half-price line.
$50 and $500 Star NegIigee Shirts. IN Madras and
Cheyiot; no other make is such Magnet but the per
lection of gtar and exclusive refine orr
Of Star patterns universally acknOwi- IS n
edged ~ -
25c Ba1briggau Underwear; good value for -
25c TOO. good enough for pass II
counters; the Drawers have double ~
soc Balhriggan Shirts and Drawers; nicely S9l
trimmed perfectly made. but all ~ "
The Black Cotton Half Hose that you pay I5c NJ
pair for usually; with splIced heels and "
Tan and White Madras Neg1igee Shirts you've seen
the Shirt doomed as big value ERP
75c So they are, but going sell MI
remaining dozen " y
If you want good strong pair OF Elastic ar
end Suspenders. The same kind you pay 25c for Il
here they are half .-.-.--.--.-.-- y
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-01
Forced 10 Patroniza Canteen.
Iohn I. Cray Laid to Resi-.

The funeral Of the late John L Gray,
who died on Wednesday last. was held
from his late TeSidsnee II Primes George
county, Nd. at 2 O'Clock TINS afternoon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-01

comfort. health, and pleasure Of those
who will attend the Grand Army OF the
Republic encampment The city OF
Washington VIII act as host on this &C
clsion. It VII not attempt any lavish
expenditure IN any direction. Our think
ing and appreciative visitors do not e
pecJ 1t. The naval veterans who al e
members of the different Grand Army
posts viii visit the city with the or
CARNATIONS to which they belong, and
will be satisfied with any entertainment
this committee provides for. them.
They are not unreasonable men, and
they viii not attempt 10 do mere than
any ether organizations have so far IN
dertaken. that is to dictate what par
ocular hospitality shall be extended 10
them, Eor whether they shall have boat
built on dry land to remind them OF the
DEEDS OF yalor they participated in dur
ing the civil strife There must be some
mistake about their wanting to meet OF
the deck OF an imitation Of the Hart
ford, or any other vessel. I should think
the men who were most active il the
r&vy during the war would have a very
WIG recollection Of the large battleships
N which they served There viii be no
Snip erected, although under some cir
cumstauces, II would be pleasant TO have
one. There Will be no public appeal fer
funds for any special purpose Of this
character The citizens executive com
mIttee will not permit it.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-04-24
DESPERATE, 8LooDY BATTLE.
One Dead, Two Mortslly Wounded,
Another Seriously Hurt.


Another Seriously Hurt.
Up in the Cherokee nation des.
perate battle between cattlemen has
been fought The Phoenix gives the
following account of IL:
One man dead. two mortally wound
ed. and two men in Jail at Muskogee
is the record of an affair" that hap
pened four miles north of Collinsville,
Saturday last. at o'clock.
o. $. Skidmore is an intermarried
citizen. farmer and cattle raiser. Ed
Philips. Joe Heady, n. ]. Pace and
John Pace are renters OF Skidmore's
and VIII Mayfeld, cowboy, in Skid
mores employ. These six were impli.
Gated in the AFFAIR.
Skidmore lived at Oolagah and has
had trouble with Ed Philips, one Of
his renters. Last Saturday at 2
O'Clock Skidmore. accompanied by n.
J. Pace and John Pace and VIII May.
field went TO the gate which Ed Phil
ipps and Joe Heady had to pass
through in returning from dinner TO
their work.
when Philips and Heady came up
Skidmore. the PAGES and Mayfeld op
ened fire on them. The result of the
fire was that Ed Phillips was imme
diately killed. Joe Heady and viii
Mayfield mortally wounded, and Skid
more seriously wounded. Both of the
PAGES escaped unharmed. Heady and
the elder Pace were armed with shot
guns, the other men with revolvers.
A courier was sent to Claremore
after Deputy Marshal Trail He cap
tured the PAGES at 3 O'Clock Sunday
morning and brought them to Musko
gee yesterday on the noon flyer and
consigned them to the care of Jailer
Lubbes.
Heady and Mayfield will both die
and it is thought that Skidmore will
also die.
1t is stated that Skdmore has ar
immense tract of land near Oolagah
and that Philips and Heady haC
leased it from another citizen, VIII,
claimed to have selected part of Skid
mores tract as his reasonable share.
o. s. Sl,idmore will be arrested thi
morning. Deputy Trail will go Il
Oologah and arrest him. and if h
is unable to be moved. he will b.
guarded; but it thought that he cal
be brought TO Muskogee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-04-24
Lost or StraYed

From Kelly's camp near Durvood
Saturday. April 18th, one small sorrel
mare pony. branded on shoulder,
star and stripe in face, 13 hands high,
four years old. Also one small black
mare mule, 13 hands high, between
four and FIVE years old; no other
marks. A liberal reward will be paid
for their return or information lead
ing to their recovery.
NJ. KELLY,
17-tf Durwood, I. T.