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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-24
TWO BOYS HANGED.
Killed an Old Man in an At
tempt to Rob Him.

Lexington. KY, July 24-Claude
O'Brien and Earl Whitney, boys in
years and whose faces indicate nothing
of the criminal, were hanged here at 8
o'clock this morning for the murder of
A B. Chinn.
1t was half past two on the morning
of October u. 1902, when O'Brien and
Whitney entered the home of A B.
Chinn, a wealthy merchant and an ex-
Confederate soldier. and with revolvers
in hand demanded that the old gentle
man produce his money.
Their voices awakened Mrs. Chinn,
who screamed. Asa Chinn, their son,
had returned from a dance only short
time before and had not fallen asleep.
He made his way to the door of his
parents room, but one of the burglars
saw him and they began shooting. Asa
Chinn also opened fire. The elder Chinn
was sitting on the side OF mis- bed. He
was shot through the body. The boys
then ran from the room over the form
of Asa Chinn, who also had been shot
and was lying on the floor, using his
revolver as best he could. Whitney was
wounded in the left knee The elder
Chinn, mortally wounded. attempted to
assist his son in the battle in the hall
way and got up out of the bed and went
to the door, where he dropped dead.
The boys were captured a few days
later near here, but owing to rumors Of
lynching were removed to Louisville for
safe keeping O'Brien was 18 years OF
age and his home was in Memphis. Earl
whitney, one year his senior, has rela-
! tiyes in Nashville.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-24
SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
Two Women WOunded-Hus-
band Of One Suspected.

Lake City, Colo, July 24.-Mrs. Anna
Bailey and Mrs. Mary Woods were shot
from ambush last night about a mile
from town when returning from Lake
Shore. Mrs. Bailey is mortally wounded
and Mrs. Woods is in a serious condi-
ton. The assassin, who was concealed
among rocks on the mountain side, fired
d charge of buckshot at the women as
they drove past. The charge struck Mrs.
Bailey on the right side of the face, neck
and shoulders, cutting her windpipe,
tearing away part of her nose and des-
troying one eye. Many of the pellets
penetrated Mrs. Woods body. The
shooting caused the horse to run away
and both women were thrown out of the
buggy, receiving further serious in
juries. Mrs Woods husband, who had
quarEelled with her has been arrested,
charged with the shooting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-24
MRS. HARRINGTON FREE
Given a Divorce From Her Eng
lish Lord.

Kansas City, Kan. July 24.-Mrs.
Wilhelmina Grace harrington, daughter
of Robert G. Cochrane. was granted an
absolute divorce from Frederick Sey-
mour Darlington by Judge f. T. Fischer
in the district court yesterday after
noon. Her maiden name, Wilhelmina
Grace Cochrane, was also restored to
her. She is the girl who was duped into
marrying the alleged slayer of James
Mccain, a sporting man, now awaiting
trial in a st. Louis Jail on the charge
of murder. The divorce was granted on
the grounds of bigamy.
Mrs. Darlington appeared in court at
o'clock with her attorneys. Judge
Junius w. Jenkins and Archie E. Wat
sou, and after the preliminary an
nouncement the case was opened for
trial. Mrs harrington was placed on
the witness stand and testified first as
to her residence and the marriage in St
Louis on January % to the man who
represented himself to be Lieutenant the
Honorable Lord F. Seymour Darlington
a retired army officer. heir preSumpt1Ve
to an English title. and owner of Mel
rose castle at Brighton, England, with
its 600 rooms, spacious grounds and pic
turesque surroundings. She told of his
refined manners, imma culate dress, edu-
alton and lordly bearing. She described
how he would refer to his high Eng
liSh connections and his exalted stand
ing in English society, speaking in IA
miliar terms of prominent English per-
| SOnageS.
harrington spent money lavishly as
| long it lasted. but the purse began tc
get low before the final troubles came
/ Her confidence in him, she said, was
/ not shaken until her brother went tC
/ ST Louis. where she and harrington
were staying and presented proof to hei
I that showed harrington was a bogu:
! lord" 1t was then she consented tc
! her brothers plan to kick harrington
out of her sisters home.
| Testimony was introduced showing
| that Barringtons first wife was Mrs
/ Lestina Barton. TO whom he was mar
ried about fourteen years ago. and that
his name is Frederick George Barton
son of hack driver in Tunbridge Wells
England, and that he came to America
the first time fifteen years ago, married
this woman and returned to England
where he again entered upon crimina
career.
A certificate from the English prison
records was introduced giving an exact
| description of Frederick George Barton
which exactly tallies with Darlington
The longest and last term served by
Barton, alias Darlington, was nine ou
| of a twelve year sentence for burglary
and grand larceny. After serving thi:
term the testimony showed he came t.
| the United States again and began hi.
matrimonial frauds. A picture of Bar
rington's 12-year-old daughter, Elaine
Barton, now living with his first wife
Mrs. Lestina Barton. in Brooklyn, wa:
| also iOfrOduced
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oardna e-6bon Rarnpoa

or he two Sicilian cardinals. One OF
them. however, Cardinal Celesia, arch
bishop of Palermo. is so old (almost 90)
that his relations strongly oppose his
going TO Rome For political reasons
all Spanish cardinals are faVOrab Bile to
Rampolla. besides "a dozen Italians
thus making total of %. But to be
elected pope il is necessary to get alto
gether over 40 votes. as of the present
Ga cardinals not more than two or three
will be absent from the conclave.
The anti-Rampolla tendency has more
prominent candidates. such as Car
dinals Oreglia. Vannutelh, Satolli and
Agliardi which will cause difficulty in
arriving at an agreement on any one OF
them. 1t Is already foreshadowed that
should the success of their opponents
be probable this group will center an
their votes on Cardinal Capecelatro, a
bishop of CaDu.
A cardinal who seemed to have con-
siderable chance of success was Car
dinal Sarto, the patriarch of Venice, but
NOW he is scarcely thought of, because
he does not know French and is not
likely to learn it at 20 years of age.
II is understood that the Prussian
minister accredited to the vatican has
received instructions to favor the cleo
tion Of Cardinals Seradno. Vannutelli
or Aglardi; Cardinal Kopp. bishop OF
3reslau, who arrived yesterday has
been approached to the same effect.
Cardinal Celesia. in an interview on
the spirit which should inspire the con-
said:
Nov more than ever we need an
energetic pontiff. but at the same time
he must be prudent. With extreme
measures one cannot rule With a mid
die course there is always something
TO gain. have never jnggled with my
conscience or the duties Of my Office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-24
ENDORSES ROOSEVELT.
COIOred Brotherhood Declares
the Country Is Fortunate.

ST Louis, July 24-At the final ses-
sion today of the national convention
of the United Brothers of Friendship,
colored organization, the following res
olutions were adopted;
Resolved, That the United Brothers
of Friendship. in cf.4ventfon assembled,
express its appreciatson OF the brave,
generous and humans attitude of Presi-
dent Roosevelt on all questions affecting
the rights of Afro-Americans under the
federal constitution and his declaration
that the door of opportunity should he
closed against no man on account of his
race, color. or previous condition; and
be it further
Resolved, That the United Brothers
of Friendship consider it fortunate in
this crisis in the history of the republic
that g man of the courage and broad
humanity of President Roosevelt should
occupy the chief executive office in the
Gift of the people
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per diem and mileage during the special

per diem and mileage during the special
session.
Some of the state officers were COM
menting today on the fact that James
L. Allen, representative from Doniphan
county, and now an attorney at Kansas
City, has 'cashe2 in" his voucher. They
say that Allen was one of those who in
sisted most StrenuOuSly that all men,
bers of the legislature should turn IN
their mileage and per diem to the state
or to the relief fund. Aliens voucher
came in today showing that it had been
paid.
A Leavenworth dispatch states that
Leavenworth politicians have figured
out the situation to their satisfaction.
and will favor the nomination next year
of B. P. Waggener for governor ana
John H. Atwood for national commits
teeman. They held a meeting recently,
it is stated. and agreed upon these
nominations. and also upon the Drin-
cipal planks for a state platform.
The appeal for more funds which was
signed by Governor Bailey just before
he left for his vacation trip has met
with very little response. The appeal
was signed by the mayors of SeVeral
cities. and the members of various re-
lief committees. Speaking of the fact
that the appeal had received so slight
consideration Governor Bailey said:
Il understand that 1 have been Sc
my attitude toward relieving the suf-
ferers has been inconsistent. Those who
have condemned me do not understand
the situation. 1 have always held thai
the taxing power of a state was sacred
and that it should not be applied to
the relief of the Individual 1t would
have been applying it for the relief OF
the individual in this case l still be-
lieve that it is right and proper for the
state to accept assistance from residents
of the state or outside who may want
to contribute.
Il am surprised at the improvement
that has been made In the appearance OF
the Kaw river valley since left here
The farms begin to look like farms
again and corn which has been planted
since the flood is promising a good crop
I saw corn in the northern part of the
state and in the Kaw valley that has
been ployed twice and will mature il
the state does not have exceptionally
early frosts. There may be some cases
of destitution next winter. but they car
be relieved by the contributions of the
relief committees.
There is no more reason why people
| outside the state should not contribute
| to the relief of the sufferers now thar
/ there was before the special session oi
the legislature met"
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rs the foreign cardinals cannot help
participating. These two tendencies
spring from the personality of Cardinal
Rampolla. as the great struggle con-
tinues to be in mis- favor or against
him. If Rampolla finds that in the first
ballot he has a considerable number o.
votes he will try again. If he has few
votes and one of his opponents has
many he will renounce his chance ana
he and all his friends Will support first
Cardinal Gotti. with whom he now has
come to some such agreement, and at
tempt to raise Gotti to the supreme
Office with Rampolla as an ally. This
would mean the maintenance of Pope
Lees policy on exactly the same lines
and entrusted to the same men. But
Gotti inspires great distrust because az
he belongs to the religious orders he
would render the situation of the
papacy extremely difficult at the pres
suonIpuoo 9ql SuIJSpIsuoo lu5uouI lus
prevailing in France. Spain and the
Philippines. 1t seems therefore almost
sure that if at the first ballot 1t is not
probable that GOtti can be successful.
this section of the sacred college viii
decide on Cardinal Di Pietro. one OF
RampOlls's most faithful followers.
Rampolla being a Sicilian can coun<
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-24
FRAZER CASE DISMISSED.
Adjusted Differences With the Rock
Island Railroad

The case of Lynn Frazer of Fowler.
Meade county, against the Rock Island
railway. which was to have been heard
before the board of railroad comms-
sicners this morning was dismissed by
Frazer. and the bearing did not take
place.
The basis of settlement is not known.
but 1t is supposed that the railroad
wanted a certain car delivered to more
convenient place for unloading. The
company refused to deliver it. Frazer
refused to take the freight, and the
company commenced to charge up de-
rn1Irrage against him. The bill for de-
rnurrage amounted to a large sum when
the case came into the hands of the
railroad commissioners
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-24
VISITS TENEMENTS.
King Edward Mingles and Talks With
the Inhabitants.

Dublin, July 24.-King Edward and
Queen Alexandra separately visited
number of public institutions today. ne
scenes of enthusiasm witnesses during
the previous days of their visit were re-
peated by the crowds lining the routes
followed by the king. His majesty first
visited the dwellings built for working
people by Lord Iveagh Cecil Guinness)
and others. He was met there by Lord,
Iveagh and Lord Ardelaun. (Arthui
Guinness), and accompanied by them
and Irish Secretary Windham, entered
the tenements and talked freely with
the inhabitants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-24
THE PoPE's WILL.
Leo XIII Gave All His Vast Fortune
to the Church

Rome. July 24.-The will of the dead
pope was opened at the meeting of the
congregation of cardinals. 1t consists Of
20 pages IN the handwriting of Leo XIII,
and leaves all the property of which he
dled possessed to his successor for the
use of the church. To each member
OF his family he leaves a present to be
CHOSEN from the valuable objects in his
apartment. Similar present are be-
queathed to his physicians The total
amount OF the property which he left
IS not yet known. The impression of
those who passed over the gates of ST
Peter to view the remains was one of
intense pity, combined with a certain
sense of horror The body was tilted UP
on the catafalQue in order that all
might see the terribly shrunken face. An
ordinary skull in a frame of gold lying
in the midst of a mass of red robes.
could scarcely have been more typica!
of death.
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WILL SEND HIS WIFE.
ID. j. Kelley to Return to Mis-
souri, by Proxy.

St. Louis. July PA special from Nj
agara on the Lake, Ontario. to the
Post Dispatch from a staff correspond
ent of the St Louis Dispatch says:
Daniel J. Kelley, indicted agent of the
baking powder trust. announced today
that he had decided to send the letters
of former Lieutenant Governor John A.
Lee to Jefferson City in the care of Mrs.
D. 7 Kelley and that she will leave for
St Louis Saturday night.
Mrs. Kelley. according 60 her husband 5
plans. will identify the letters written to
her husband by Lee. The object of her
testimony will be to break down that
offered bv Senator Farris, who goes 10
trial on a bribery charge next Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-24
KATZER FUNERAL.
Sermon Was Preached by Bishop
Hennessey, of Wichita.

Milwaukee, July 24-The funeral of
the late Archbishop Frederick Xavier
Katzer took place in this city today
from St. Johns cathedral Among
those in attendance were Archbishop
Ireland of St. Paul and Archbishop
Quigley of Chicago; several bishops and
many priests The services were also
attended by Governor LIE Toilette and
staff and Mayor Rose and the city coun-
ell, judges and other officials.
Rishop Schwebach of La Crosse cele-
brated pontifical mass Bishop Hennes-
sey of Wichita. Kan. preached the fun
eral sermon in which he reviewed the
ifework of the noted prelate.
The burial was in the family lot in
the little cemetery at St Francis where
rest the remains of the archbishop S
naIcntS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-24
WEATHER STATIONARY.
Forecasters Do Not Expect Any De
cided Change.

Although the temperature has risen
since Thursday there is no reason to
expect very warm weather tonight or
tomorrow. if you pin your faith to the
weather bureau. The government fore
cast is Cloudy tonight and Saturday,
The corn and wheat region bulletin
says: THE high temperatures in the
central counties have passed and
cloudy weather prevails over those
counties this morning with a light rain
at Hays City and fog at Macksville
The minimum temperatures have fallen
slightly in the southern counties and
risen slightly in the central. The tenn
perature has risen slightly in all other
districts except the Louisville
Maximum and minimum tempera-
lures recorded in Kansas yesterday
were as follows: Baker, "a, 64; Concor-
dia, Sc. IS; Dodge City, 96, &c; Fort
Scott, 9S, 20; Hays City, go 66; Macks>
vile, 92. Sc; Mcpherson. &c. 6S; Man
haitian, 96, 6S; Usage City. SS. 20; Sedan.
100, ~; Topeka, SO, 20; Toronto, "a, 20;
Wichita. "a. 72.
T0daV'S hourly foD7npraf1yroS have
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ed by the face was attributed to the
smoke of the many candles burning.
A large quantity of ice was put under
the bier.
Unless the unexpected occurs the in
terment will take place Saturday even
ing as originally arranged.
$50 900 FOR THE POOR.
Rome, July 24.-In addition to the be-
quests already mentioned, the will of
Pope Leo made provision for the dis
tribution of about 500 900 among the
poor of Rome Perugia. where he for
many years was archbishop, and Car
pineto. where he was born.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-24
MOODY GOES NORTH.
Will Take Up Important Mat
terS With the President.

Washington. July 24-Secretary Moody
left today for Oyster Bay where he will
have a conference with the president
The secretary carries several important
matters to lay before the president the
decision of which will have far-reach-
ing effect on naval legislation. Advo-
Gates of the general staff project say the
fate of that measure will be decided at
the conference. Secretary Moody will
inspect number of navy yards and
also witness the maneuverS of the North
Atlantic squadron before returning to
washington
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-24
IN EASY CHAIR.
Governments Position Regard
ing Danish Islands.

Washington. July 24.-The treaty pro
viding for the acquisition by the Unit
ed States of the Danish West Indies
officially died today. If Denmark
should conclude to sell the islands TO
the United States it will be possible to
revive the provisions of the treaty
which has just failed Meantime the
position of the state department is COM
Portable. for having done its part
toward completing the bargain, the
American government of course could
not sanction the sale of the islands by
Denmark to any other government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-24
MORMONS SHUT OUT.
But One at a Time Can Preach
in New York Streets.

New York. July 24.-Mayor Low re
fused today an application made for ten
permits for Mormon missionaries to
preach in the streets of the city. but
granted one permit with the under~
standing that it would be revoked if
any overtures contrary to the law are
preached. The applications of the Nor
mons have been held up for several
months because of complaints to the
mayor that they were advocating
pOlygamy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-24
RAMPOLLA LEADS
He Will Enter Contest For the
PapaI Succession
With % Votes to His Credit Out
Total of ga.
POPE'S WILL OPENED.
He Left Ii is Immense Wealth to
the Church
Except Few Remembrances to
His Relatives.

Rome. July 24.-The nearer the con-
clave approac ches the more two dis
tinct tendencies are shown in the
Sacred college, especially among the
cardinals of the curia. that is to say,
those living in Rome, but in which the
cardinals from the provinces as well
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-24
Made Consul at Hull

Washington. July 24.-Walter c
Hamm. of Pennsylvania. has been ap
pointed United States consul at Hull
England.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-24
CAPTAIN KETTLE WINS.
Carried OFF Liverpool Cup of
1900 SOvereigns.

London, July 24.-Capt. Kettle won
the LIVERPOOL cup (of 1900 sovereigns.
a handicap for 3-year-olds and upward,
one mile and three furlongs) at the
Liverpool July melting today. Pain-Bis
was second and Handicapped third. The
betting against Capt. Kettle was 2 to 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-24
Temperatures of Large Cities.

Chicago, July al a. m tempera-
lures: New York, 70; Boston, Phuadel-
phia, Cincinnati. st. Louis, 72; Wash
ington, "a; Chicago, 20; Minneapolis, 66.
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AKansan overheated.

Paola Kas., July 24.-While pitching
hay here yesterday afternoon Mortimek
Engles, 61 years old, dropped dead
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-24
Weather Indications.

Chicago, July 24-Kansas: Partly
cloudy tonight and Saturday; easterly
to southerlY winds.
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Continued on Page g.
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F. NJ Emmons, representative, has
sent in to the state flood fund his vouch-
er for s24.6O which was paid to him as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-26

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