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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
INDIAN NOT A CITIZEN.
Grounds of Release from Jail Of
Thomas Wakas.

Hiawatha, Kan, Dec. 1S.-An Indian
case which will be closely watched is
that of Thomas Wakas, who was re-
leased from the Brown county Jail by
writ of habeas corpus issued by the su-
prene court, after both the probate
Judge and the district judge had refused
to grant the writ.
Wakas is a Pottawatomie Indian. At
the last payment on the Kiekapoo reser-
walton in this county, in company with
several other Indians, he caused a
drunken fight in the mission. The In
dams were fined and sent to the county
iaiI. Wakas, who is well off, secured
his release on the ground that he cannot
he held in a county jail because he is
not a citizen of the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
NO BLANKET FRANCHISE
Commissioners Refuse One to
City "7ilway.

The county commissioners this morn
ing refused to grant the Topeka City
Railway company blanket franchise
to cover all the roads in Shawnee
county.
Treasurer F. G. Kelly of the Topeka
Railway company, and T. 2. Doran, at
torney for the company. appeared be-
fore the commissioners with the fran
the board. The franchise asked that
the railway company be allowed to lay
tracks and switches and wyes on any
and all roads in Shawnee county.
The commissioners declined to pass
the franchise, which they termed a
blanket affair. Mr.. Kelly and Mr..
Doran stoutly denied that it was a
blanket franchise but they failed to
convince the commissioners to the con-
trary
The board agreed to grant thesroad a
franchise if the road would file chart
specifying just where the company
wished to build tracks, switches and
wyes. This the representatives of the
company demurred to.
This board feels very kindly to the
Topeka Railway company and will be
glad at any time to pass any proper
franchise that will aid the company,
said Commissioner W. E. Sterne. I'VE
do not wish to pass so broad a fran
chise as this. At any time the railway
company wishes to extend it's tracks
the company can request US to pass a
franchise. The board is In session
twice a week and if necessary we can
met at any time, whether at the reg
ular session of the board or not, to
accommodate the railway company" +
| Mr. Kelly stated that the railway
company wished to extend it's tracks to
the Continental Creamery and other
manufacturing concerns which would
| be reached on roads not in the city and
for that reason wished the franchise
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
LINE UP BURTON MEN.
Hoch Has Secret Conference
With Tom Kelly and Others.

E. w. Hoch, of Marion, receptive cam
didate for governor, was in topeka
last night comforting with some of his
friends about his proposed candidacy
secret one. Mr.. Hoch did not register
at the Copeland. After the signature
of J.-H. Dean, United States district
attorney, appears the one work,
Guest" which meant Mr.. Hoch.
Mr.. Dean lives in Marion along with
Mr.. Hoch. so it is not probable that
Mr.. Hoch came to Topeka merely to
see MIR. Dean. He also conferred with
State Treasurer T. 7. Kelly and Secre-
tary of State ]. r. Burrow, both of
ton faction. Mr.. Dean, also, it will be
recalled, is Senator Burton's appointee
in his federal office.
Mr. Kelly has given out the impress
sion that he is opposed to Mr.. Aoch be-
coming a candidate against Governor
Bailey. and Mr. Burrow has been
somewhat noncommittal on the subject,
not caring particularly one way or an
other. In fact, he has been quoted
both for and against Hoch's candidacy.
1t is always noticeable, however, that
when Mr.. Hoch comes to Topeka he
confers with Mr.. Kelly and Mr.. Bur
row. Mr.. Dean, also, a few weeks ago,
was opposed to Hoch running, but it Is
said that he has now changed his
mind.
Efforts We're evidently made to sup
press all news of Mr.. Hoch's visit to
Topeka last night, but it is stated that
he received reports from those with
whom he conferred considering the ad-
visibility of his becoming an avowed
candidate for the gubernatorial nomi-
nation.
No announcement concerning Mr.
HochS candidacy is to be made for few
days. In the meantime he is still con
sidering'' the matter, but it is said he vii
eventually decide in the affirmative He
/ q iIlStiCe
the peace who, upon trying his first case
said: Gentlemen, I shall take the case
under advisement for three days but will
eventually find for the plaintiff" F." Mr.
Hoch's announcement is looked for about
the middle of next week.
Nat Barnes of Kansas City, who is run
ming for congress in Wyandotte county
offered to bet Thursday that Hoch would
not be a candidate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
OsAGE COUNTY FAIR.
Begins Active Campaign for
1904 With Full Treasury.

Burlingame, Kan, Dec. 18-A meeting
of the board of fair directors of Usage
county was held in this city last even
ing. The gathering was enthusiastic
1t was shown that the treasury was in
good condition after a. settlement of
the associations expenses.
The dates for the next year were
named as September 6. 7, 8 and g. Work
on the grounds and grand stand i'm
provements will begin at once.
The following officers were elected:
President, William Thompson; vice
president. Edward Riddle; treasurer
H B. Shepard; secretary, e T. Price.
J. A. McPhillany was made an addi-
tional member of the executive board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
MORE HOMES.
Large Body of Usage Land to Be
Opened to Settlement.

ODe0SQ TO GeLhlGnSuL.
Pawhuska, Okla, Dec. 1S.-The agree
ment of the Usage tribe of Indians that
a per capita division would be made
of all their lands and moneys and the
election of a delegation to proceed to
Washington to formulate a treaty with
the federal government will open to
civilization nearly H. million acres of
land, of which not less than so per
cent. is adapted to agriculture. AS
large a percentage. including that pOr-
ton unfit for farming, is believed to be
fabulouSly rich in oil and natural gas.
The reservation heretofore has been
walled about with a seemingly impreg-
nable opposition on the part of the
Osages to any form of material or So
c1a1 progress, and thousands of acres
wheat and corn have run wild for the
sustenanee of cattle brought from
Texas and pastured at a pittance price
till they were shipped to the markets
of Kansas City and Chicago.
A few mixed blood citizens who fenc-
ed thousands of acres of the richest
lands have grown wealthy cultivating
these baronial estates, without paying
rent or taxes to the Usage tribe. All
these condition are to be changed and
integral part of Oklahoma, contributing
its diversity of wealth to the upbuild-
ing of the state and giving homes tC
industrious white men. There are 1865
citizens now on the tribal rolls who
win have a per capita share in l.
466 1857 acres of land. The homestead
allotment of 100 acres will be inalien-
able for % years; it is probable thai
the treaty will permit the surplus lane
to be sold at intervals with the ap-
provaI of the secretary of the interior
At best, the bulk of the land for severa
years will be available to White meI
only in the capacity of renters; those
who expect to own Usage farms mus
wait till the surplus holdings can be
alienated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
TWO SHOT TO DEATH.
Father and Son Killed in Fight
With Detectives.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 1s.-Trailed TO
their lodging place, Joseph Choisser, aged
50, and Louis Choisser, father and son,
We're shot to death in a battle with De
tectives Hawley, Murphy and Cowen late
last night The officers escaped without
injury. kilograms received yesterday
from Equality, ILL.,, requested the arrest
of Joe Choisser on the charge of obtain
ing money under false pretenses. Detee-
tiVeS opened the door of Chofsser'S s room
without knocking. The elder Choisser,
who was lying on his bed, reached for his
pistol. 1t was wrested from his hand be-
fore he could fire At the same moment
Louis Choisser opened fire The officers
returned the fire, killing Joe Choisser in
stantIy The fire from Louis ChoiSser be-
came so hot that the officers retired into
the hall. The young man followed them,
firing his weapon at Detective Murphy.
Before he could take aim for a second
shot Murphy and Cowen fired, killing him
instantly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
JILTED GIRL GETS $1,000.
Miss Blanche E. Campbell Is Given
Verdict for Blighted Love.

Sioux City. Ia, Dec. ia verdict for
IS, 600 damages for breach of promise was
secured by Miss Blanche E. Campbell,
daughter of a travelling man. in the dis
trict court of this city today.
The defendant is George J. Staley, a
wealthy young contractor of Beloit, who
was employed at Sioux City for several
months two years ago He sought to ef-
fect-a compromise of the suit and finally
did not contest it. The girl sued for SO.
600 She produced letters from Staley in
which he referred to her as his future
wife, and one in which he apDrised her
of change of heart and a determination
not to marry.
Her heart didn't experience a similar
change. but according to her claim was
broken and damaged in the amount
named.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
AsHERIs SUSPENDED.
he Will Be Reinstated If Acquitted
of Assault

It seems likely that Frank Asher, who
was charged by Harry Steinberg with
assault, viii be pardoned by the police
committee and mayor. provided he is
acquitted at his preliminary hearing
Saturday.
Asher is at present under suspension.
Sergeant McElroy says that it is Gus
tomary to suspend a man from the force
when any criminal charge is made
have been proven guilty. So Asher is
off duty today But he has the sympa-
thy of Mayor Bergundthal and Assist
ant Mayor C. Y. Wolf, and this ought
to be enough to pull him through safely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
WAR LAST RESORT.
Colombia Will Try Other Meth
ods First.

Paris, Dec 1S-The united Colom-
bian committee" here gave out a state
ment today saying that Colombia would
first seek through a commission to in
duce the United States to recognize
Colombia's right under the treaty of
1885, second, if the commission fails
Colombia will ask for the submission
of the question to The Hague arbitra-
tion court: third, if its submission to
The Hague court is refused Colombia
will go to war and rely on the Latin
republics to come to her aid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
PRAISE JUDGE POLLOCK.
Fort Scott Attorneys Tender New
Justice Banquet.

Fort Scott, Kas., Dec. 1s.-The local
bar rendered a banquet to Judge John
c.. Pollock, of the u. S. court, last
night. and the attorneys who are here
attending court
Judge w. r. Biddle, president of the
bar association, in his toast, ''Our
Guest" severely arraigned those who
made an attack on Judge Poliock's
character in the fight on the appoint
ment-
Judge PoIlock's address was mas
terly effort and was well received.
Judge Pollock has made an auspicious
feginntng in his new petition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
CLIFTON is CLEARED.
Jury Found That He Did Not Poison
Gertie Small.

Hoxie, Kas., Dec. 1S.-John L. Gift
on. charged with the murder of Ger
tie z. Small a 17-year-old girl, in Sep
tember, 1899, was acquitted in the dis
trict court here. The trial lasted eight
days. and over 100 witnesses were ex-
amined. The complaint stated that
Clifton had given the girl poison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
MRS. MANNING TO STAY.
President of Lady Managers Will
Live in st. Louis

ST. Louis. Mo. Dec. 1S.-The final session
of the board of lady manager of the Lou
isiana Purchase exposition was held to-
day Miss Helen NJ. Gould and her party
departed for New York last night All
the other members of the board here re-
mained during the final session. Mrs
Daniel Manning. the newly elected presi-
dent, has made arrangements to secure a
residence in St. Louis and will soon be-
gin active work here
Mrs. Mary Phelps Montgomery of Port
land. Ore, also expects to return to St
Louis very soon and& now considering
the offer of several residences.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
LEAP FROM 5TH STORY.
Twelve Girls Jump to Escape
from Burning Building.

Dayton. O., Dec 1S.-To escape death by
suffocation u girls leaped from the fiftn
story windows of the Candy building to-
day, several of them landing on the roof
and skylights of a one story building ad-
Joining. The others were caught by Dr.
Lambert. who, by breaking the force of
their fan, saved probably six lives The
flames originated in the basement of the
building and the dense smoke went Ip the
elevator shaft. quickly filling the upper
floors. The injured two will die The
others were seriously hurt. The property
loss was small
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
ASKED TO EXPLAIN.
Secretary Root Puts Question
to General Merriam.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-secretary Root
today requested Brigadier General H.
c. Merriam. retired. to inform the de-
partment if he was quoted correctly
in an alleged interview in Denver yes
terday in which he is made to say that
the presidents appointment of Leon
ard Wood 20 be major general is gen
orally unpopular with army men and
that such appointments tend to un-
settle the army and injure its morality.
The general was asked to make such
explanation as he may deem proper
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

Although the business of the district
and circuit courts was disposed of at
Fort Scott Wednesday. Judge J. c. Pol
lock remained over in Fort Scott to be
the guest of the Fort Scott Bar as
sociation at a banquet in his honor.
U. S. Marshal Mackey and u. S. Attor-
ney Dean were guests at the banquet
also.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
An Fxplos!on at Peru.

Peru. Kan. Dec. 1S.-A nitroglycerine
magazine exploded here Thursday The
noise, it is reported, was heard thirty
miles. The sheriff in Sedan. six miles
from here. thought bank robbery was
IN progress and started to arm a posse.
The cause of the explosion is unknown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
Warship Market. Active.

Buenos Ayres, Dec. 1s.-It is under
stood here that the reported offer by
an English firm to purchase the Argen-
tine war vessels built in Italy was
made on behalf of the japanese gov
ernment No decision has been reached
by the Argentine government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
asked for $1,000: cot $50.

Saiina, Kan. Dec. 1s-The $4,000 dana
age suit fled in the district court here by
Jacob and Mary GottschaH was settled
for $50 The suit was against Frederick
d. Shellabarger, at whose automobile Afr.
horses ran away and threw the Gott-
schalls out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
RISE IN WAR RISKS.
Insurance Rates and Stocks At
fected by Eastern Situation.

London, Dec. 1S.-Russian and Japa-
nese war risks at LlOyds rose about 5
per cent. today. 20 guineas per cent.
being quoted to the end of January
and Is to the end of February.
Ordinary insurance on a cargo to
Japan rose about per cent. with a
fair amount OF business.
japanese bonds declined on the stock
exchange from three-quarters to one
point, but rallied and closed unchanged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
warships to Meet Beaupre.

Colon, Dec. 1s-The u S. cruisers
Olympia and Atlanta probably will
leave Colon for Cartagena, December
rs. to meet Z. s. Minister Beaupre and
bring him here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
pillard sucoeeds Ellio.t.

New York, Dec. 18.-The directors of
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
railroad today elected Daniel billiard Of
the Erie road second vice president of
the Burlington system, succeeding
Howard Elliott. who recently became
president of the Northern Pacific road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18

Chicago, Dec. 1s.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Threatening tonight With prob
ably rain in east portion; Saturday
generally fair and colder; brisk south
shifting to northwest. winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-18
kingsley on the Rocks.

Manila, Dec. 1s.-The U. S. transport
Kingsiey is ashore at Murielagos.
North Mindinano. with a rock through
her bottom.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-19

who hunger and thirst for a genuine
musical hour once I'm a while, TO have
their cravings gratihed.
II IS the avowed Intention and dec
laration Of the association to cooper.
ate with local organizations Of merit,
and also 70 foster worthy local musical
enterprises, all of which ought to do
great things for the raising Of our
musical standard. the Importance OF
this move cannot be oyerestimated
Mr. c. +. Stayner, who has the honor
OF being the father Of this idea. ought
to feel very proud Of himself and
gratiGed in seeing It wen on It's way TO
permanency and success,
II Is much easier to speak Of the
past than Of the future, for the reason
that in making a retrospcction one has
facts TO deal with. The attitude Of the
local press toward music has become
with us a problem Of great Importance.
and when we say that an lnestlmablc
amount OF harm has been done, by ex-
plotting pupils with their photographs
and extravagant comments appended,
we are not overstating the condition OF
affairs Al this has been done with
the ostensble purpose OF booming
things musical and brought about
through the frantic efforts to make up
a musical page IN the Sunday editions,
A stranger picking up some Sunday
papers In Salt Lake, would really find |
great difficulty in discriminating be- |
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-19
sHYLooK UP TO DATE

In his article In the November void 4
work on 'Tac Rural School Awakena.c.r
VI l.. Britain tell, good 3torN. 10 n.us-
uato the IndIrreucs IN To, sou,l 10 csu-
'aLoHnt interests. Tc held public az.
flee rotating 20 ,ao schools. without mon.
c' tU'N,Hs ho says shoaid hs rcrn-dns
$50 t.rp0yng aF muoh lmpuG0ncc IS
ihat referred 10 ~ an on jew AZ a
meeting called 10 settle The a.rA!u 10 a
wrr.houi WNo had fnlel sDf lAr.s
IWIuai The merchant stated IA" stun
ton tg ITS creditors that he !lahlllt,s
Net' $1,000, ana hin NsattF absolutely
WHO owns ne tguso IN which YOU
liges' a4kNl ore creditor.
my wife. YVES tho - plv
AMI fto' tN,GN !n NE country
"Ny dQUghtei'
ND tho Atore oyet thcrc 90 th, corr
NJ sen owns that, al tlcmen. ana
must ru.terHta thai Navs rcthlnE rcsh.
lng etc-p' nay body which you can dl.
VIDE among YOU
yen, 'hont.emen" wek, Up ,nu
lhr'fiN suL of AbrahEGc ~ snu Dc lpt
SPEAKS r'ght now for his gall"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-19

musicians ana artists OF recognized
ability am glad today that the
knockers" are getting few and far be-
tween, since the decent musicians
won't stand for knocking any more ,
they haven't time for anything but the
proper handling Of their business. We
have names to couture with In Utah.
musicians that are credit 20 any
ftSic, and they are no, confined to our
city either. know n musician In a
town south Of here who Is doing
grand work. and there are some to
Che north that deserve unstnted
praise.
Willard Welhes new string quartet
is. probably our strongest musical or
ganlzation IN the instrumental Geld,
while Prof Petersen at All Hallows
college has the best equipped studio
In the west and is doing work that is
equal to that done in large cities
The Tabernacle choir is taking up
some fine new music, and Prof. stoph-
ems Is throwing his best energies into
the work.
Some kind critics have said that the
free organ recitals at the Tabernacle
have done something toward eleyat-
Ing the musical standard. II this he
true, then | am happy indeed. The
public and time alone can judge Of
that, The recltals VIII be made much
more attractive this year than ever be-
fore. OF this am certain, All things |
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-19

and George Calvin.
The bride and her mother drove from
her apartments In the lfatnCld 10 The rec.
tory and were there met by MI Chanler
and his brother who was the best man,
Miss Ashley looked very pretty I'm a
handsome btuadcloth travelling gown of
royal purple with picture hat to match,
The hat was a modified Gaipsbjrough, It's
only trimming being long plumes Of the
same color as the hat and gown
Mr., Chanler met his bride while be was
at Harvard She was then ON the stage In
Boston Miss Ashley has handsome
home at Great Neck, L. t., whore she has
spent the greater part Of her time lately
as II Is about a year since she was seen
on the stage.
II Is announced that Mrs. Chaulers
stage career is forever ended Hence
forth she will be a member OF society and
will be received by reason of her mar
riagc into the Inner circles of which Mrs
William Astor Is the central figure.
There will be family dinners In her
honor on the return OF the pair from their
honeymoon trip The nrst OF these will
90 given by thee near relatives Of the
bridegroom.
William Aston Chanler Is a son of the
late John Winthrop chanlor and grand
son Of John Jacob Aston. lie IL one of the
most picturesque, by reason ~ his active
and varied career, Of the young genera
ton In New York. lie was not content
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-19

superb singers and artists, hree
girls have especially done honor to the
state this past year; notably Miss
Berkhoel, Miss Clark and Miss Ramsey,
The efforts Of those splendid sons and
daughters Of Utah who are studying in
London Berlin and Paris, Brussels,
New York, Chicago and Detroit-God-
dard, Miss Tout Tracy Cannon, Miss
Read Hugh Douga!, Bond and Young
Miss Gates, Mrs. sharp, Miss clayton,
Harold Orlob, and Mrs, Perkins, in
Chlcago-will rebound to the credit OF
Utah and the bettermeut Of our mus
zeal condition must not forget TO
add the name Of our well known
singer. Mrs Lizzie Thomas Edward to
the list OF those abroad.
1t is deeply to be regretted tha' the
symphony orchestra does not material
ize. Conditions are improving SO
much Of late that It is very probable
that this organization can yet make
success, financially as wen as musieal-
ly.
The power that can bring this about
viii be the new, hroad-minded musical
lately founded-thc phil
harmonic Guaranteeing Association
which will be 200 strong before the
public reads this article The object
of this superb organization is to fos-
ter music Of the highest class, outside
and local. and the strongest names in
Utah's musical armament are found ON
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-19

with being a cotlllon leader and The cen-
raj figure al dinners ana receptions; in
steud ne Is vel known ~ the world "
politics. was prominent during the Span
ish-Amoricnn war. and spent tweuty.twu
months IN the heart OF Africa. In regions
never before penetrated by white man.
As an explorer he ls hOnorCd By scicu-
tihc men at home and abroad, ana as a
traveller by geological societies. as o
sportsman he has often faced death In
pursuit Of big game,
he has brought scientific data Of such
value from his travels ~ 10 win him dec
orutiuns from societies of this country anu
Europe and AN honorary degree from
Harvard As n climax he wrote u highly
interesting hook OF his wanderings IN
Africa.
IL was on his return that he was scut
TO the state legislature lie received the
rank of colonel under Cen Gomez whom
he Joined In Cuba ana az san Juan was
commended In public dispatches for dis
tinguished gallantry BY Gen. Wheeler.
upon whose stan he served Returning
TO New York he was elected TO Congress-
from district which had been strongly
Republican.
The bridegroom comes az notable
family, Miss Chanlor served as n Red
cross nurse during the Spanlsh-Amcrlcan
war Lewis Stuyvospnt Chanler is noted
for his benevolence az q champion Of the
criminals OF the Tombs, always being