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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
MURDERER IS CAUGHT.
MYSTERIOUS Death of Sarah Mar
tin Is Cleared Up.

New York, Dec. 22.-By the arrest of
Emil TOtterman, Swedish sailor, the
police believe they have cleared up the
mystery of the murder of Sarah Martin,
whose mutilated body was found In
Kelly's hotel, a low sailors resort on
the East river front. The arrest, Whlcn
was made in the sailor union head
quarters, followed information received
from detectives who were sent to
Bridgeport, Conn.,, to follow a clue FUR
nished by a purchase check OF Melgs q
Co. Of Bridgeport for a pair OF shoes and
a sweater which was found in the room
in which the crime was committed. On
the wrapper of a parcel left in the room
by the murderer was written in pencil
the name of Fred c. Belano," and I'M
derneath the name ''E. Totterman. The
detectives reported from Bridgeport
that the schooner Fred Belano was ly-
ing at that port and that sailor named
Totterman had been discharged from
her on Saturday. They also obtained
a good description of the man who on
Saturday purchased the shoes and
sweater from Meigs & Co. Furnished
with this description detectives in this
city picked out Totterman from among
a crowd of seamen at the Sailor union
When searched there was found on him
a sailors knife, the blade of which ap-
peared to bear blood stains.
At police headquarters the prisoner
was fully identified by James Kelly, the
proprietor of the hotel, his wife and
other persons as the man who on Satur-
day night accompanied the Martin wo-
man to the room in which her body was
found.
Totterman declared that he had never
been at the hotel, although he admitted
that he had come from Bridgeport on
Saturday. He also denied having pur-
chased there the shoes and sweater.
Totterman was arraigned in the police
court and remanded on the technical
charge of being a suspicious" charac-
ter Later two statesmen for Meigs &
Co identified the man as the one who
bought the shoes and sweater. The po-
lice say that Totterman is also known
as Carl Nelson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
BANKS ARE LIABLE.
Must Know They Are Paying Pension
Checks to Proper Persons.

Washington, Dec. 22.-It is stated at
the treasury department that where a
pension certificate has been issued to a
woman who personated the widow of a
deceased pensioner and pension agent
checks have been drawn payable to her
and delivered to her upon vouchers ex-
ecuted by her and the bank cashed
such checks, which were indorsed and
paid at the subtYeasury upon which
drawn, the government will make re-
clamation of the amount. In other
words, bankers and other persons who
cash pension checks are charged with
the responsibility of establishing the
liability of the payees of such checks to
the same extent that they are charged
with the responsibility of establishing
the identity of the payees of checks is
sued in ordinary commercial transac-
TONS The exhibition of a pension GER
tificate is not Identification of the per-
son named therein.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
sentence for Eight Prisoners.

Winfield, Kas.. Dec. 22.-Judge Swarts
passed sentence on eight criminals, as
follows: John Bellchamber, felonious
assault not less than one year or more
than five in state penitentiarv. at dis
erection of warden; Roy WATSON, as
sault, six months in county jail: Will
liam Austin, grand larceny. one to
seven years in penitentiary; Buck
Hebron, robbery. ten to twenty years
in penitentiary; c. Thorn, grand lar
ceny, one to seven years in Deniten-
tiary; George Lane, forgery, six months
in county Jail; Frank Thurman, grand
larceny, one to five years in the pani-
Tertiary; Alfred Thompson, forgery.
six months in county Jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
MRS. CUMMINS DEAD.
Mother of the Iowa Governor Sue
cunbs to Pneumonia.

Des Moines Ia. Dec. 22.-Mrs. T. j.
Cummins, mother Of Governor Cum
minis, died of pneumonia today.
Governor Cummins had been with her
constantly since his arrival from Bos-
ton a week ago until her death. Cover
nor Cummins, while in Boston received
a telegram announcing the serious ILL.,
sness of his mother. He cancelled his
engagement to address a banquet and
hurried west. 1t was q race with death
and the governor won, arriving home
while his mother was yet conscious.
From that moment she seemed to inn
prove and until yesterday there were
hopes of her recovery. Last night, how
ever she grew rapidly worse.
Mrs. Cummins was descendant from
a historic family. An ancestor. was a
signer of the Meclenberg declaration of
independence. She was a native OF
Pennsylvania, and was IT years of age.
Her maiden name was Flenniken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
A GENERAL TIE UP.
Threatened Strike of Glove Makers
Involving $4,000 Persons.

Gloversville, N. Y, Dec. 22.-It is be-
lieved there will soon be a general tieup
of the glove industry of Fulton county
affecting in the neighborhood of 1900
persons. For some weeks a series of
conferences have been held between the
Glove Manufacturers association and
representatives of the Glove Table Cut
ters' union over clause in the schedule
of wages submitted by the manufac-
turers allowing of no discrimination re-
garding union and non-union glove
cutters.
At a mass meeting of the cutters it
was voted to reject the wage schedule
submitted by the manufacturers. The
old schedule expired today, and after
having completed their unfinished work
a genral strike will follow unless a set
tlement is reached.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
a snIendid Attraction.

Backrnan's Glass Blowers opened
their grand exhibition last evening at
SIS Kansas avenue. The room was
crowded with enthusiastic visitors;
many ladies and children being present
This certainly is the best and most
instructive exhibition ever seen in To-
peka. Six artists are employed in the
manufacture of beautiful ornaments,
out of common rods and tubes of glass,
which are given to the visitors.
The glass steam engine, glass spin
ming and weaving, and the glass dress
es are among the features. A present
is given TO each visitor, and the admis-
sion is but ten cents. Doors open af-
ternoons from 2 until 5, and evenings
from to $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
OPERATORS WANT STRIKE.
Will Reduce Wages in Order to Bring
It About.

New York, Dec. 22.-Operators
throughout the bituminous coal dis
tricts of central Pennsylvania, Mary
land and parts of West Virginia have
decided. according to the Herald, to
reduce the wage scale now being paid
to mine workers unless business i'm
proves materially within the next three
months. The present contracts with
the mine workers expire April 1, 1904,
and it is at that time the reduction
will be made At least 100000 men will
be involved. The bituminous trade has
been so slow during the past two
months that some operators declare
they would welcome strike as a solu-
ton of the prevailing overproduction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
Bad Roads Block Rural Routes.

Emporia, Kan, Dec. z2.-The rural in
spector. Mr.. Dolan, was here and an
nounced that the petitions for rural
routes in eastern Kansas are being
granted as fast as they get before the
postofffce department. Three new routes
will be started out of Olpe and two
from Allen, all in Lyon county, in jan
uary. Mr.. Dolan says the bad roads
through this part of the state are an
impeachment to rural mail routes. For
this he says the present system of
working taxes is greatly to blame be-
cause many of the road overseers do
not compel the work to be done. Mr..
Dolan says Kansas should adopt the
plan of paying road taxes and having
the money. expended on the roads rath-
er than the present system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
Wage Reduction Announced.

Altoona, Pa, Dec. 22.-The Buffalo, Ro-
chester and Pittsburg Coal and Coke COM
pany has announced a wage reduction a t
It's Helvetia operations amounting to 10
per cent, to go into effect January 1.
While the HelVetfa miners are a COM
parative insignificant part of the Buffalo,
Rochester and Pittsburg company's work
ings, the reduction is considered prophetic
of more sweeping move by the company
shortly which will cut the wages of no
less than 5000 men. The reduction is said
to be a violation of the Altoona scale
agreement and it is feared other cCm-
peting companies in the field may follow
suit with a far-reaching result 20 the
miners of the central field.
Tons of candy at Rigby's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
ONLY 100000.
That Is the Sum Now Said to Have
Been Recovered by the Pope.

Rome, Dec. 22.-According to the Mes
saggero, the story that Cardinal Gott1.
project of the propaganda, recently paid
to the pope 100000 said to have been
conf1ded to the cardinal by the late Pope
Leo XIII, originated in the fact that. in
the financial investigation following
pope Leo's death, a deficit of over $780,
COO was found After diligent search
and although no positive proof was OBJ
tainable. it appeared evident that the
only person who could know where the
money had gone was a certain mon
signor living in the vatican. He at first
asserted that he knew nothing of the
matter, but being more closely question
ed and the evidence against him gather
ing he one day said to the pope:
'sBe patient God will provide for the
needs of the holy see"
Soon afterwards the monsignor APP
peared with a friend and said that Pope
Leo had confided the money to him, re-
ouesting him to return it to his success
sor four months after his death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
BRYAN MEETS THE CZAR.
Leaves st. Petersburg for Berlin
Today.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 22.-William ]. Bry-
an was received in audience by Gar Mich
olas at noon today. The audience, which
lasted for fifteen minutes, was arranged
almost on the spur of the moment by
Ambassador Mccormick, who, until yes
terday, was uncertain as to the time of
Mr.. Bryan's arrival in st. Petersburg.
During the conversation with Mr.. Bryan
his majesty expressed in the most eni-
phatic manner the feeling of friendship
entertained by him and by the Russian
nation for the United States and the hope
that the good relations which have always
existed between the two countries would
never be disturbed. He gave evidence CT
the deepest interest and acquaintance
with affairs in the United States.
In response to Mr.. Bryan's inquiry con-
corning the progress of public instruction
in Russia, his majesty gave a minute de-
scription of the system of education in
the Russian empire, showing an intimate
knowledge of educational methods and
the statistics relating thereto. Mr.. Bryan
was entertained at dinner by Ambassador
Mccormick. He will leave for Berlin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
naath Game to an Old Soldier.

ottawa, Kas., Dec. 22.-Neighbors of
Bruce Deskins found him dead in his
home six miles east of Ottawa Atten-
ton was called to the place by the be-
havior of cattle in the feed yard, which
were showing signs of hunger. 1t was
necessary to break in the door of the
house. Deskins was found dead with
a lamp tightly gripped in his hand. A
match lay on the floor beside him.
where he had dropped it. Heart fail
ure is the supposed cause of death.
Deskins had not been seen since Fri
day evening. He was an old soldier
and lived alone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
RUSSIANS SENTENCED
On Account of Participation in the
Kishiniff Massacre.

Kfshiniff Dec 22-Two Russians
named Gnetschin and Marosjeik, who
have been on trial charged with muir
der as the authors of the massacre of
Jews here last. spring were sentenced
today to seven and five years penal
servitude respectively.
TWENTY-FIVE other persons charged
with being involved in the massacre
were sentenced to periods ranging from
1 to 2 years each.
One person was sentenced to six
months Imprisonment and II were ac-
quilted.
While 4S civil actions Brought against
the accused were dismissed. The costs
of the prosecution must be paid by the
convicted persons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
Admiral walker Ratnrns.

New York. Dec 22.-Rear Admiral
John G. Walker, United States repre-
sentative on the Isthmian canal COM
mission, arrived here today from Colon
on the steamer Seguranic.
Admiral Walker would make no state
ment, but inquired for the latest de-
velopnents in the Panama question,
particularly desiring information as to
the opposition in this country to the
treaty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
sNAP SHOTS AT nOMENEws

Cedars standin' in de cold.
Trim dat Christmas tree.
Maple drops a bunch o gold,
Trim dat Christmas tree.
Stars a-shinin' in de night,
Make de snowf1akes glisten bright,
Gwine to hab 1t lookin' right,
Trim dat Christmas tree.
Rabbits track runs roun' about,
Trim dat Christmas tree.
Simmons fa11in'-hyuh me shout,
Trim dat Christmas tree.
Is my eyes a-gettin dim?
What's dat nangin' FUN de limbT
'POssumi An Is proud o him!
Trim dat Christmas tree.
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
LOCKJAW CURED.
Eight Days Treatment Was Required
for the Purpose.

New York, Dec. ga case of acute
tetanus has been cured at a. hospital here
quantities. The patient was injured by
a street car and his body bent almost dou-
BILE. At the end Of the fifth days treat
rnent the body began to relax and by the
eighth day the patients condition was
such that the injections were discontin-
ued. The man has now recovered en-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
The Han Stationery Co.

The Fatal Telegram in Gavitt's
Stock Exchange causes great excite
ment and the ups and downs of the as
piring stock brokers. This game is just
the thing for a Christmas present Spec
faI 35c games for % cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
A Frightened Horse.

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or a hundred
other accidents, are every day occur
rences. 1t behooves everybody to have a
reliable salve handy and there's mono rs
good as Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Burns,
cuts, sores, eczema and piles disappear
quickly under its soothing effect 25c at
Arnold Drug Co, S21 North Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
Bilious Collie Prevented.

Take double dose of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as
soon as the first indication of the disease
appears and threatened attack may be
warded of. Hundreds of people use the
remedy in this way with perfect success
For sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
Palms and Ferns"

Just received a large lot, all sizes for
the holiday trade; also Christmas trees,
holly, mistIetoe and wreathing, at To-
peka Seed House, 3o6 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
Kansas Rural Routes.

washington. Dec. 22-Rural Letters
carriers appointed: Kansas-Eurekap
carrier, Charlie Gochnat; substitutes
David Martin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22

Chicago, Dec. 22.-Dr. D. K. Pearsons
has offered $50, 900 to the Chicago City Mis-
sionary society on condition that the mon
ey be used as a nucleus for permanent
endowment fund of $4,000. Under the
provisions of the offer the missionary So
ciety must raise $4,000 before it will re-
ceive the gift Eighty-five thousand three
hundred dollars has already been raised
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
Our SIS
Suit and
OverCOdt
SaIe--

OF fine hand tailored
garments made by
Hart, Schaffner &
Marx, is centering all
clothing buyers here
all this seasons new
est styles and fabrics
are now priced from
% to 1915 per cent
less than early season
prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22

St. Louis, Dec 22.-The George Taylor
Commission company, one of the Oldest
cotton commission firms in the city, made
an assignment today. Assets, $4,000; LA
bilitieS not stated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

Pomona, Cal, Dec 22-Miss Lizzie
Cooper, a cousin of Henry Cooper, the
wealthy Chicago merchant, leaped from
a buggy yesterday while the horse attach
ed to 1t was running away and sustained
injuries of which she died a few hours
later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22

Chicago. Dec. 22.-Policy shops and
handbooks in the Harrison street police
district have been raided by the police
and 45 arrests made. In all IS keepers Of
policy shops We're arrested. The gambling
devices were destroyed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22

Mrs. Chamberlain has artistic Christ
mas novelties at Mrs. Elders millinery
store. She will give 10 per cent of
Wednesdays sales to the Y. W. c.. A.
Mrs. Elder will give 10 per cent of all
millinery sales that day to the same
cause.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22

See prices on Christmas beef at
Shawnee Grocery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22

Many a man is
similarly starved
out of business.
His digestion is
impaired. Hi 3
food does not
nourish him, and
for lack of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
STARVED OUT.

Many garrison has been forced to
give up the fight and hang out the white
weakened the men past all power to
continue the struggle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22

Have that picture framed at sullivan's,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22

Elkhart, Ind, Dec PA receiver ha:
been appointed for the National Manufac
turing company. Assets, $125,0O0; liabili
ties, s175,O0O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22

lave that picture framed at sullivan's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
SOC Gifts

Neckwear.
Silk Suspenders.
Silk Carriers.
Link Cuff Buttons.
Scarf Pm.
Golf Gloves.
Night Shirt.
Initial Handkerchief.
Silk Handkerchief.
Cane.
Fancy Hose.
Columbia Muffler.
4 Collars.
2 pair E. & W. Cuffs.
Fine Cloth Cap.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22

Chicago, Dec 22.-At a meeting held
fraternaI organizations September 30 was
selected as the date of the worlds fra
terna1 congress day at the ST Louis ex-
position. Fraternities in all parts of the
world have expressed willingness to take
part and building will be erected by the
combined associations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22

wrecked the safe of the bank at Anchor,
but Just as $1,000 was exposed the tele-
phone bells in the office commenced to
ring and frightened the men away. They
secured but little plumber.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22

Chicago, Dec. 22.-The lumber yards
and business of the George E. White COM
pany were placed in the hands of re-
ceiver today. The action followed the fill
ing of petition by creditors alleging
bankruptcy of the firm Liabilities are
placed at $3.50. 900; assets not over 500, 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22

Bennington, VT, Dec. 22.-Mrs. Mary A
Rogers was today found guilty of murde
in the first degree on charge of KILN
her husband, Marcus H. Rogers Angus
u, 1902 The verdict carries the deaf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
$40 for
Suits and
OverCOdtS

That are the peer of
many shown in other
stores for 5.O0-the
new long Overcoats-
the stylish Suits-all
lately purchased-are
values far in excess of
this sale price - buy
him one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22

Washington, Dec. 22.-The secretary OF
the treasury gives notice that the. re-
funding of United States 3 per cent bond
loan of 190S-191S and i per cent bond
funded loan of 1907, now proceeding under
the circular of September %, will be dis
continued after December 81. Bonds that
are intended for refunding must be for
warded so as to be received at the treas
ury department not later than December
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22

Tons of candy at Rigby's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-22
Sl.OO Gifts

Neckwear.
Silk Muffler (Columbia).
Silk Suspenders.
Kid Gloves.
Full Dress Protector.
White or Fancy Shirt.
Underwear, Pajamas.
Sleeve Links. Scarf Pin.
Fob.
Silk Handkerchief.
Night Shirt.
Fancy Hose. Silk Hose.
Umbrella. Cane.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1903-01-28
''Don't Buc!,.''

If your ncighbor is prosperous let
him prosper. Don. growl, grunt or
grumble. Say good word for him
and let him go at that. Dou't be a
kicker. Your turn will come. No one
is whole show. IF you see the town
is moving along rapidly feel good ahou:
it. Help things along. Show a little
push. Try to get some Of liz benefit
yourself. Don't stand around like q
cadaver and waste your time feeling
sore because some fellow has more
sense and success than you have. Do
a little hustling yourself, and if you
can say a good thing for your town or
its people say it like a prince. If you
are full of bile and disposed to say
something mean put a paddock on your
mouth and keep it there till you can
get a hypodermic injection Of the milk
of human kindness. Don't be a kick
err. No man ever made q dollar kick
ing but q professional foot ball player.
No mar ever got rich minding every
body business but his own. No man
ever helped himself up permanently
by kicking his neighbor down. Give
others a kindly word and give it libe-
rally and gracefully. 1t won cost you
a penny, aud remember, you may want
a good word yourself some day. You
may have thousands to-day and to,mor-
row be without the price of q shave.
Don't be a kicker. It doesn't pay.
You can't afford it. There is nothing
in it. If you want to throw something
at somebody throw colonge and don't
throw mud or briokbats. IF you must
kick go out behind the house and kick
yourself, for if you feel that way you
are the man that needs kicking.
Whatever you do don't allow your
self to become a chronic ticker. Don't
even have ar acute attack. Let every
body push together and we'll all be
better and happier and live longer.
Don't be a kicker.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1903-01-28
Five Hanglngs on Feb. IS.

jackson, Hiss, Jan. I4.-Uniess
Gov. Longino interferes there will be
FIVE legal hangings in Mississippi Feb
ruary is. A week ago the supreme
court affirmed the dec sion of the low
er court in the case Of Alex. Smith.
colored, for murder in Pearl River
county, and fxed February 18th for
the execution.
Yesterday, four others, Joe Camp
bell, a Yazoo county negro murderer;
Antonio Dukes, a Copiah county white
murderer; Tom Swor. a white murder
er in Smith county, and Emanuel
Walker, q S%unaower county negro,
we're affirmed, and February 18th was
fixed for the hanging. This is the
largest batch of executions ever arran-
ged sor u day in Mississippi.