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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
Commissioners Ware Explains
His Recent Order
In Regard to Kansas Relief
Contributions.
GIVES FIVE HUNDRED
Recites a Truth: 'sKansas Is a
Rich State.
ssThe Banks Have Millions of
Money"

IT, F. Ware. is. with one exception
the largest individual local subscriber TO
the Topeka relief fund. He believes in
standing up for Kansas. He does IT IN
acts as well as in words. There is d
lesson here for some who censure him.
The moral is plain. Give more. talk
less.
Words of disapproval will come with
better grace when accompanied by a
check as large as Wares. A draft for a
hundred dollars gives more relief than
draft Of a thousand words.
In a communication to the State Jour
nal Mr. Ware says.
II subscribed twenty-five dollars in
Topeka and twenty-five here, making
fifty dollars. Put me down for four
hundred and fifty more, with the right
to come again. 1t is good financial sense
for Kansas to brace up. We beg when
its dry. and then beg when it's wet.
Kansas is too rich to ask charity. kan
sans here Will subscribe"
An Associated Press dispatch from
Washington. received last night reads
as follows:
Commissioner Ware of the pension
department has made the following ex-
PLANTATION of his order of Wednesday
disseminating the soliciting of funds for
Kansas food sufferers in the pension
bureau
1t is true that did issue the order
and I did so for the reason am not go
ing to have people in this bureau asked
TO contribute funds for suffering kan
sans I am Kansan myself and it
would not be right to have people in
the departments. asked to contribute TO
The relief of the people Of my state /
have no jurisdiction over the money of
the employees of this office and don't
care TO tell them how they can spend it;
but I am not going to have people make
q subscription business of the Kansas
fund here. / have not the slightest OBJ
1ections to kansans contributing all
they want TO the funds nor do I object
10 their being asked to give the money
in this Office. but they must Leave the
people Of other states and the popular
subscription idea alone Kansas car
take care Of herself. If there be suffer
ing and want. the state has millions ci
dollars in banks TO draw on.
Mr. Ware added that he had sent hi.
check for $500 for those who are in neec
of help. His letter accompanying this
check stated that if more money were
needed he would duplicate his origina
Eubscrfution "
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
Incendiary Starts a Blaze in a
New York Flat.
Poured Oil on the Floors of the
Railways.
RUGS SOAKED IN OIL
We're Found Scattered Here and
There About the Place.
Firemen and Policemen Do
Heroic Work of Rescue.

New York. June 13.-Five persons
We're burned to death early today in 4
fiat building at BAT East 115th street
It is believed the fire was of incendiary
origin.
THE DEAD.
THERESA DECICCO, years.
CAMILLO DECICCO 2 years.
ALFRED DECICCO, 4 months.
FRANCESCA STAINING, years.
GUIZZEPPE CIPRIANO, "a years.
It Is claimed by the police that the
Railways of the building had been COW
cred with oil and that bundles of rags
saturated with the same substance also
were found scattered about the place.
The FIRE was discovered by Iiol De-
cicco who lives on the third floor of the
building. He was caring for a sick
child when he smelled smoke and look
ing into the hall found it filed with
smoke and flames His cries aroused
the other tenants. most of whom made
their escape. Decicco his wife and one
child were taken down a fire escape by
a policeman, who tried to return for
others but was surrounded by flames Il
the third floor and was preparing to
jump when the fremen arrived The
building at this time was burning
HerCely. DuI the ureInen were sent uf
the ladders in an effort to rescue 9TH
ers. Cipriano was found on the tor
floor still alive but unconscious. He
was taken to the hospital, where h-
died half an hour later. Again the
firemen started UP the ladder but the.
were forced back by the blaze and fur
ther search of the building was impos
sible until the fire was extinguished.
The bodies of the three Decicco children
were found on the third floor Cipriane
is thought to have assisted members Oi
the Stefano family to the street anc
was overcome when he returned tc
make further rescues. The police are
of the opinion that the fire was of in
cendiary origin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
PICKPOCKETS AT WORK.
They Operated at the Auditorium
Friday Afternoon.

A ia 1AAtgAAOOnr
Fickpockets were at work at the Aud
itorium Friday afternoon but as they
were operating among the refugees they
We're not successful The Auditorium
was closed in the morning and when the
doors opened i'm the afternoon the line Of
waiting people stretched half way across
fhe street When they were let in they
crowded around the counter where the
order sheets are given out and this gave
the light-fngered their opportunity.
When they escaped from the crush and
went to the stage to get their orders fill
ed Mrs Fred Morgan and Mrs Kersch-
ner two North side women found that
someone had cut great jagged holes tn
the sides of their skirts looking for
pockets Neither of the women had any
money with them but their skirts were
ruined Mrs. kerschner's skirt was new.
Mrs. Morgan said she felt some one tug
ging at her skirt while she was in the
crowd and thought of pickpockets but
she was wedged in so tight she couldn't
turn and as she had neither pocket nor
money she was not alarmed 1t must
be a very old-fashioned pickpocket who
doesn't know that women no longer
wear pockets in their skirts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
SHOT AT THE CONSUL.
An italian Sailor Attacks His
COuntry's Representative.

Havana. June 13.-While the italian
consul here. Viago Tornielli. was seated
in his office yesterday afternoon,
young Italian sailor entered and in
quired whether he was the consul On
receiving an affirmative reply. he whip
ed out q revolver and fred The bullet
grazed the consul's head The sailor
turned and fed. pursued by the consul
The sailor ineffectively fired the only
charge in his revolver at his nearest
pursuers. He was finally overpowered
and arrested He gave the name of
Pietro AIIil-ey and offered no expla ma
ton other than that he was competed
to do the deed. It is believed that he
IS insane.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
WARNER WEATHER.
Government Forecaster Thinks Kan
sas May Have More Showers.

The government forecast sent out to-
day for Kansas is Probably showers
tonight or Sunday. Warmer tonight. -
Today's corn and wheat region bulle-
tin says. -Rising temperature and in
creasing cloudiness prevail over tine
state this morning. with clear weather
in western Missouri. The temperature
has fallen in the eastern districts but
is rising in the western"
The maximum and minimum temper
atures reported from the Kansas sta
tions for the "a hours ending at Z O'Clock
this morning were as follows:
Baker Y, "A. Concordia y, 81: Dodge
City 20, 81 Dresden 68. 4S. Fort Scott.
70. 46. Hays 20. 40. Macksville 6S. a;
Usage City 10, AZ: Sedan r. As; Topeka
So. 49: Toronto "a A..
The hourly temperatures recorded by
the government thermometer today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
HELP "MOTHER" FLORENCE
Her Home in Auburndale Was
Wrecked by the Flood.

An effort Will be made to raise money
by special subscriDtion. or i'm sor1s
other way, to put a new foundation
under the house Of Mother Florence
The old salvation Army leader. whose
home in Auburndale was inundated
during the flood
Mothe Florence was engaged in
salvation Army work in ToDel1a for
many years and had only recently re-
tired and purchased a little home for
her old age out of the savings of years
The rising water ruined the foundatio-.
oi her house and II will require about
500 to 2ut I'd in habitabIe condition
Some of her friends are interesting
themselves in her behalf and will tt-v ~
make good at least a part Of her loss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
GOOD MAN GOES WRONG.
Porter Pearson Arrested on Charge of
Horse Stealing.

Csalena, Kas., June 13.-Porter Pear
son. a young man from Sturgeon. No.
whose reputation in the past has nor
been questioned, was arrested at this
place charged with horse stealing. He
rode up to Windle Bros barn, offerinS
for sale the horse upon which ne rode.
The description of horse recently
stolen from Sturgeon tailed exactly
with his. which led to his arrest he
stated that he was innocent ana
claimed to have got the animal from his
brother-in-law. named Osborn.
j. T. Sayers, the man from whom the
horse was stolen. was notified, and upon
arriving in Galena last evening not Only
recognized his horse, but also the man
who had it in his possession. A brother
Of young Pearson, who resides at Chit
wood, was notified and came over. His
story differs from that of his brother
He says they have no brother-in-law by
the name of Osborn. The horse was
turned over to Mr.. Sayers. Pearson will
be taken to Missouri for trial. Horse
stealing has been in operation for some
time throughout this county. Pearson's =
arrest, it is thought, viii not only brea K
up the band, but others who are impli-
Gated Will also be exposed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
SOFT TRACK.
Causes Wreck of Santa Fe Train
South of st. Joe.

ST Joseph, Mo. June 13-South bound
40. lo5 mixed train of the Atehison. To
peka 6, Santa Fe has been wrecked two
miles south of South St. Joseph The
combination baggage and express car.
two cars of paper for the Kansas City
journal that was being shipped by ex-
press. and the tender toppled over into
the ditch Perly Henry. express and
baggageman. was injured. The coaches
and ton rist sleeper are on the track.
The cause Of he wreck was a soft track
bed. which allowed one side to sag
Hrrr--
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
Will Cost City $4,000 to Re-
pair Flood Damage.
Extra Street Work Will
Amount to $4,000.
BONDS MAY BE ISSUED.
Can Be Done Without Act of
Legi Iatnre.
Administration Must Practice
Rigid Municipal Economy.

Close to $4,000 will be required to pay
the damage which the city of Topeka
sustained in North Topeka. and which
must be paid out of the city funds.
This does not include the construction
of an additional Melan arch for the
Kansas avenue bridge, which it is esti-
mated will amount to $4,000.
Neither does il include repairs on side
walks, which unaer the law of the state
must be taxed up against the property
where the sidewalk lays The city IS IL
able only for repairs on sidewalk inter-
sections and crossings. In one way this
is unfortunate. for it throws upon the
North Topeka property owners an ad-
ditional burden of taxes. The sidewalk
repairs will be very extensive. and may
cost nearly $4,000. to the property
owners.
The following is an estimate on the
damage done to the city, which is of
course merely aDDrOximare.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
FALSE ALARM.
Imaginary Plot to Hold Up tho
Frisco Express Train.

Joplin. No. June 13.-Pursuant to an
order from secret service officers Of the
Frisco railway. so well armed men left
Joplin early today on passenger train
No 40 for Empire Junction. Kan. two
miles west of Ga1ena. where il was re-
ported robbers had planned TO hold up
the train. The plot was discovered last
night and a telephone message was sent
to Joplin for armed men. When Empire
was reached there were no robbers in
sight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

Bailey and Mr.. Albaugh remained in the
governors Office. They were very much
surprised but also greatly gratifed at
the news. A few minutes later the gov
ernor telephoned it to Judge Hook
While the politicians had all been ex-
pecting the appointment it really came
as a shock to them at the last, and there
was great joy among them when they
were finally convinced that the appoint
ment had been made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

Eureka. Kan. June 13.-The big barn
of J. w Hinshaw, in East Eureka
was destroyed by fire. Three horses and
A COW were in the barn at the time
One horse was saved. The other ami
mails perished. Loss about $1,000 or ST.
500. Insurance. $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

New York. June 13-Among the pas
sengers who arrived today by the
steamer Augusta Victoria from Ham
burg were Catharina Fleischeredel. Viii
helm Barrewkovin and Max Lohfing,
singers for the musical festivities at St.
Louis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

Annapolis. June 13-Twenty-five ad-
ditional candidates for admission to the
naval academy successfully passed
nhvsical examination. Among the mum
her was A. L. Stover. Kansas. A mental
examine ton Will be held on the 117th for
other candidates to the academy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
2. ?. a. to lleet in sprinefsld.

indianapolis Ind. June l3-The four
teenth national convention of the
Travellers Protective association closed
after unanimously selecting Springdeld.
tlig.. as the next meeting place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

Chicago. June 13.-Forecast for kan.
sas: Possibly showers tonight OF Sun
day; warmer tonight; southerly winds.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-09-07
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Ieveland Ohio, Sept. 1.-THE fea
sla'e of Labor Day was the parade OF
900 union men,
st. Louis, Mo-, Sept. Labor Day
was celebrated here with two parades
|i4 which 10000 men participated
i New York, Sept. with ideal con
Editions the Labor Day celebration was
a great success. The feature of the
parade was the fact that Sam Parks
convicted of eXtortion, led the build
ing trades. : He was greeted with jeers
" tpgled with cheers all along the
route
Syracuse, N. Y. Sept THE crowd
at the fair grounds was estimated al
so 900.
San Francisco, Sept. Labor Day
was observed in this city with unpre
cedented enthusiasm. About 10000
men marched in two parades under
the auspices of the different organiza
tions.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-09-07

Pittsburg. Sept. About 10000
marchers participated in the Labor
Day parade here.
Cincinnati Ohio, Sept. THE fall
festival opened today. The first day
was that Of the labor organizations
and owing to the dual character of the
occasion the parade was the largest
in the history Of the city
Denver, Colo, Sept. THE celebra-
ton of Labor Day exceeded all form
err demonstrations OF the kind in Colo
~ado. Over 5000 men marched in the
parade Nearly all of the unions
wore natty uniforms.
Washington, D. c., Sept. Labor
Day was quietly observed here. All
the federal offices were closed.
Chicago, Sept. Tt is estimated
that over 100000 trades unionists took
part in the Labor Day parade here,
making it the greatest demonstration
in the history of Cook County labor
celebrations.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-09-07
A FEELING
OF SECURITY
Admiral Cotton Says Presence
ofAmerican Squadron Makes
Foreigners Feel Safe.
CONSUL WAS SHOT AT
War Between Turkey and Bulgaria
Sure to Break Out Before End
Of September.

Washington, D. c., Sept. THE
navy department has received a cable
gram from Admiral Cotton at Beirut
stating that matters are quiet and the
presence of the squadron has had an
excellent effect. The cablegram, dat
ed September 4, is as follows: "Vice-
consul shot at, but uninjured. The
Turkish officials informed the con-
sui that four men had been placed un-
der arrest. 1t is suspected that they
attacked the vice-consul. have
strengthened the American represent
ative's position by pronounced recog-
milton. The Turkish officials are very
cordial l shall require full state
ment in writing of the situation at
Beirut. The presence of the Ameri-
can squadron inspires feeling of Sc
curity to all foreigners and Chris
tians.
Fear a Massacre.
Constantinople, Sept. War be-
tween Turkey and Bulgaria is regard
ed as inevitable. 1t is believed the
outbreak of hostiiities will occur be-
fore the end of September. The Bull
garians and Macedonians residing in
Constantinople are in terror of mas
sacre.
Women and Children Killed.
Sofia, Sept. 1.-THE revolutionary
headquarters has received information
that the Turks have burned or other
wise destroyed nearly all the villages
in the district of Kastoria near the
Greek frontier. 1t is alleged that the
Bashi Bazouks outraged and killed
many women and children.
Coercive Action Not Taken.
Berlin, Sept. Russia and Austria
have proposed that the pov
coercive diplomatic action
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-09-07
President Roosevelt Reviewed the Workingmen S
Parade in Syracuse. Opened the State Fair
and Delivered an Able Address.
Thousands of Union Marchers, More Than Ever
Before. in Line in All the Principal Cities
of the United States

Syracuse N. Y President Roosevets special train
80 The President escorted by the local troops
to Hanover Square revi the labor parade
There fully persons the about the
viewing With the President Senator Depew Bish
prominent citizens Fully 5000 and
n parade The chairman of the Labor Day
committee pinned badge the Presidents coat, and the
his pleasure words Union after
passed the stand Now and again the
President shouted complmentst fine looking body of
had passed and the President driven
to where he delivered address.
The Syracuse the State fair and
and the of the National
The President the march
ovation the densely packed tnrong
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-09-07
COLORADO DEMOCRATS
HOLD STATE CONVENTION

Denver, Colo, Sept. THE Demo
cratic state convention met here to-
day for the purpose -of nominating a
candidate for judge Of the Supreme
court. The leading candidates are Dis
trict Judge John |. Mullins Of Den
yer and Adair Wilson of Durango,
former Judge of the Court of Appeals.
There are several dark horse" posi-
bilities, including former Congress
man John C. Bell.
Milton Smith, state chairman called
the convention to order at the Demo
cratic club at II o'clock and was
chosen temporary and permanent
chairman.
After the appointment of the usual
committees the convention took re-
cess until 2:30 p. m.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-09-07
HIS HORSE STOOD GUARD.
Brutal Murder Of Juan Solano Excites
the Village of Ribera.

Las Vegas, N NJ, Sept. 7-The little
village Of Ribera is greatly wrought
up over the brutal murder of Juan So
lano whose body was found with a
bullet hole in the back of his head
and a deep knife thrust in the throat.
Solanos body was found in an arroya
a few hundred yards from the village.
The faithful horse the man had been
riding stood guard over the body. So
lano had been seen few house before
with several horsemen. 1t is supposed
that some sudden quarrel arose which
led to the murder Sheriff Cleofas Ro-
nero is investigating.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-09-07
BLUE-COATED SOLDIERS
ON CRlPPLE'S HILLS

Cripple Creek. Colo, Sept. Grip
pie Creeks seven rich hills are fairly
dotted with soldiers of the national
guard. Every large property is belted
with line of blue-coated pickets and
one cannot go 100 yards without en-
countering a sentinel Supplement
ing these troops are squads of cavalry
which will canter over the district
and make the points which no infan-
try patrol General Bell says protec-
tion can be given to all mines which
are opened
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-09-07

and the only capital available was the
brains and muscle of leaders and fol
lowers. This capital was organized
and employed in cooperation. 1t was
the only way And it won.
An Incompatible Trinity.
The Mormons have grown steadily
for nearly sixty years, and are grow.
ing today, because of their policy of ir-
rigation, cooperation and home-mak-
ing It's enemies have persistently re-
fused to open their eyes to this lumi-
nous fact To the man who asks for
a home, they offer a tract-not a
tract Of land, but tract in elucidation
of the scriptures. To the man who
asks for chance to make living and
provision for old age, they offer petit
tion praying for the expulsion of a
Mormon Senator from Congress.
Homes and independence. on one
hand; tracts and petitions, on the 9TH
er. And many there are who prefer
homes and independence.
What man is there of you, whom,
If his son ask bread, will he give MIN
a stone? Or If he ask fish, will he
give him a serpent?"
So long as the only way for poor
man to get home on the land is by
joining the Mormon Church, the
church will continue to grow and to
extend its dominion throughout the
arid region of the West, OF Mexico and
of Canada.
National irrigation, growth of coop
GRAFTON. repeal of the land laws by
means Of which the public domain is
being absorbed by speculators-this is
the solution of many social and eco
nomic problems. including the Nor
mon question.
The question before the country is
this: Will the American people wake
up before it is too late, or will they
until the enterprising
speculator holds all the strategic
points along the pathway of the home
maker? WILLIAM e. SMYTHE.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-09-07
WILL WE'D WEDNESDAY.

Miss SaIlie 3. Van Arsdell Will Be-
come Bride of w. n. Wallace.
The wedding of Miss Salle B. Van
Arsdelf and W. H. Wallace will take
place Wednesday evening at 8:45
o'clock in the Presbyterian Church of
this city Rev. w. Hayes Moore, the
pastor, will officiate at the ceremony
The groom is one of the well-known
operators of the Denver & Rio Grande
and is at present located in Denve :
The bride is popular in Santa Fe+ and
has host of friends.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-09-07
FRIEND IN DEATH.
Rivera's Dog Keeps Vigil Over His
Dead Masters Body.

Moriarty n NJ, Sept. 7-Gil Rivera
a herdsman, was killed by lightning
during the severe electrical storm Fri
day night His body was found just
inside the flap of the small tent in
which he had sought refuge. 1t was
horribly burned and lying beside him
was one of his two collies, dead. The
other dog was sitting by his masters
lifeless body, keeping watch.
Rivera was resident of Santa Fe
and he was employed on the Joe Davis
ranch about four mile from Moriarty.
An inquest was held yesterday.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-09-07
PRESIDENTS SON At
MINING CONGRESS.

Deadwood, S. D., Sept delegates
to the American Mining congress are
arriving and several hundred have al
ready registered. Secretary Treasury
Shaw is among those already here
who will give addresses. Theodore
Roosevelt, Jr, is also here.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-09-07
SERIOUS CUTTING AFFRAY.
Juan Ortega Charged With Attacking
and Woundne Augustin Brito.

There was serious cutting affray
early Sunday morning and Augustin
Brito sustained three ugly wounds on
the arm in his efforts to defend him
self Juan Ortega is charged with
the attack, and he was given hear
ing this afternoon before Justice OF
the Peace J. M. Samosa.
From what can be learned it seems
that Brito and party of friends were
returning from dance He separat-
ed from the others and was going
past house near College avenue
when he vas attacked by Ortega. In
his efforts to protect himself he threw
up his arms and sustained three ugly
wounds. Ortega was held for the ac-
tion of the grand jury and his bond
fixed at $500
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-09-07
WATER FLOWING OUT
OF NEW DRAINAGE TUNNEL.

Colorado Springs, Sept. water is
flowing out of the drainage tunnel
which was opened last night at the
rate of several thousand gallons per.
minute. 1t is considered triumph
for the mine owners as better values
are obtained in most mines in the
lower levels