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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
IN FEDERAL COURT.
Colorado Election Contest to Be Heard
Dec. 10.

st. Paul, Nov. 30.-Though the med
ium of a petition of Michael Dowd, who
deposes that he has been illegally de-
prived of his liberty by the supreme
court of Colorado, the election contest
of Denver. Colo, was brought before
the United States circuit court of ap-
peals today. Attorney F. D. Richard
son, of Denver, presented the petition
of Mr.. Dowd to Walter H. Sanborn,
presiding judge of the court, sitting in
chambers and asked for a writ of
habeas corpus for the plaintiff, Dowd,
claiming that the supreme court of
Colorado had exceeded its authority in
committing Dowd and incidentally a
number of others to Jail for contempt
of court in connection with the cleo
ton contests.
The state of Colorado through Attor-
ney General Miller wired Judge San
born that it desired to be heard in the
matter and after Mr.. Richardson had
stated his side of the case in present
ing the petition, Judge Sanborn made
an order setting December 10 as the
day for a. hearing of the case on its
merits, the court sitting en- banc at st.
Louis, unless for some good reason it
might appear necessary to change the
date. Judge Sanborn wired the attor-
ney general of Colorado to this effect
and unless good reason is shown the
case will be heard then. ME-. Richard
son said he believed the other side
would be ready at that time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
CHOICE OF PLACES
President Roosevelt Tenders
Position to Senator CockrelI.
Either Panama or Interstate
Commerce Commission,

Washington, Nov. Ex-senator Cock
rell, of Missouri. who arrived in Wash
ington last night from his home, called
today on President Roosevelt and had
an extended conference with him. It
was the first time the president and
Senator Cockrell had met since the cleo
ton. When it became evident that the
result of the election in Missouri would
result in the retirement from the SEN
ate of Mr.. Cockrell, the president let it
be understood that he would offer to
him federal appointment commensur-
ate with his ability, knowledge of pub
lie affairs, wide experience and high
character. At the conference today the
president informed Senator Cockrell
that he would appoint him as a mem
ber either of the isthmian canal COM
mission or of the interstate-commerce
commission as the senator might elect.
Senator Cockren did not indicate to the
president what he might do regarding
the proffer and said to his friends after
the conference that he would not an
nounce his decision perhaps for several
weeks as it was not necessary that he
should do SO Immediately.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
Senator BurtOn's Counsel Makes
Opening Argument
In the Hearing Before the u. 8
Supreme Court.
JUDGE DILLON LEADS.
Presents Reasons Why Court
Should Assume Jurisdiction.
l Number Of Distinguished
Kansans Present at Trial.

Washington, Nov. 30.-At one o'clock
today the case of Senator Burton was
reached in the supreme court. After
two days of waiting the hearing of
arguments which retain or lose SEN
ator Burton his seat began. There was
a fair attendance all forenoon in the
somewhat small supreme court room.
This consisted of persons interested in
the case. Senator Burton sat in the
midst of his counsel accompanied by
Colonel w. w. Smith, his secretary,
and w. S. Burton, his brother. Among
the counsel Judge John F. Dillon of
New York, Colonel Rossington of To-
peka and F. s. Lehman of st. Louis
were conspicuous.
Judge Dillon for Senator Burton in
an extended prepared argument ad-
dressed the court at considerable
length. presenting the reasons why the
court should hold there was error in
the trial at st. Louis and assume juris-
diction. Judge Dillon though full of
years and somewhat feeble physically
made a good presentation of Senator
Burton's case and became eloquent and
dramatic at stages.
Senator Burton was very calm though
his face was pale and set. He never
took his gaze from the court which will
determine his right to hold his office.
Among the hearers were Senator
Long, E. F. Ware, commissioner of
pensions; J. L. Bristow, fourth assist
ant postmaster general; Representative
]. M. Miller of Kansas, and officers of
the government. 1t is difficult to state
with accuracy how long the hearing
will continue, but probably the remain
der of the week.
Senator Burton appealed from the
judgment of the district court for the
eastern district of Missouri. Senator
Burton was tried on a charge of re-
ceiving compensation from parties for
representing them before the post
office department alleged to be con-
trary to section 1882 of the revised
statutes. The lower court sentenced
him to pay a fine of $2,500 and to
imprisonment for six months. The
attorneys for Senator Burton entered
a general denial of guilt and sub
mitted an extended brief in support
of their contentious that the court be-
not guilty.
Judge Dillon, in opening the argu-
ment, stated that he would not make
the defense upon any technica.
grounds, but on it's merits and on con-
stitutional grounds. He declared that
the only charge made in the indict-
ment was not tried before the jury and
the jury was not allowed to pass upon
it. He also stated that the Missouri
court had no Jurisdiction, as the
alleged offense was committed in
WaShin crtOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
TWO MEN KILLED.
And Another Wounded as Result of
an ElOpement.

Fort Worth, Tex, Nov. 3O.-Two
men have been shot and killed and an
other seriously wounded by j. M. Will
liams, a farmer near the town of Al
vardo. Stephen Mckinney, a young
farmer who had been paying atten-
ton to the stepdaughter of Williams,
failing to win his consent to marriage,
ran away with the girl and married
her. Mckinney and his bride re-
turned home.
Williams went to town and bought
a rifle. Then riding out to the field
where the bridegroom, his father and
brother were at work opened fire. The
elder Mckinney rushed to the rescue
of his boy and was himself shot dead.
The brother, too, was seriously
wounded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
A VALUABLE GRAVEL PIT.
County Commissioners Hope Road
Making Material Is Plentiful.

A most valuable find has perhaps
been made by Mr.. Purdum, trustee of
Soldier township, for Mr.. Purdum
thinks he has found an unlimited bed
of gravel which can be used for build
ing macadam roads in the county.
Mr.. Purdum estimates that the
gravel bed is 10 to Is acres in extent
and that it is several feet deep. The
gravel bed is northwest of Rochester
and today Mr.. Purdum is making an
investigation for the board of county
commissioners to determine the extent
and quality of the gravel. If the
gravel bed proves to contain the
amount of material it is estimated to
hold the county commissioners will
have a most valuable material to use
in building roads, as the owner of the
land will be very glad to sell the
gravel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
WHO Is MIR. GALLOWAY?
Man Arrested at Railroad Tears Up
Suspicious Letter.

The police arrested two ''hoboes'' at
the Santa Fe junction in North To-
peka this afternoon. One of them is
evidently an ex-telegraph operator of
the Union Pacific at Kent, Kansas, and
didn't want the officers to know it.
On the way to the station he tore up
a letter, but the officers gathered up
the scraps, and after piecing it to-
gether found that it was an explana-
ton. addressed to c. H. Grant. super
intendent of telegraph at Topeka, in
which the writer explained why he
had not remitted certain money due
the company for messages. The let
ter had never been mailed, and was
signed with the name given by the
man at the police station. G. Cal
loway. The other man gave his name
as Luke Regan, aged 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
DUE TO LIQUOR.
Two Insanity Cases i'm Probate Court
Caused by Whisky.

Two trials for insanity are set in the
probate court and in each case liquor
seems to have caused the trouble.
One case was filed charging Mrs.
Molly Douglass, who keeps a restaur-
ant on East Fourth street, with insan-
ity. Her daughters say that she is q
habitual drunkard and they fear that
her mind has been affected.
The other case is against Charles
Baker, son of Ephriam Baker. who
lives at Second and Harrison streets
with his father. The father IS 80
years old and lives along with his son.
Some time ago the son tried to shoot
his father and there have been a good
many family disturbances. Charles
Baker has been a cocaine and whisky
fiend and it may be that his mind is
unbalanced as a result.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
INGALLS, STATUE.
1t Has Been Delivered at Washington
by the Sculptor.

Washington, Nov. 30.-The Ingalls,
statue has reached here now and is
in custody of the superintendent of the
capitol awaiting the ceremonies Incl
dent to it's installation. The statue was
sent here by Charles Niehaus, the
sculptor from New York, he having
contract with Mrs. ingalls, for its de-
livery.
Senator Long is now corresponding
with Mrs. Ingalls, and Governor Bailey
respecting the nature of the cere-
monies. Mrs. Ingalls, has stated her
desire to have them very simple. Az
soon as the house delegation shall ar
rive Senator Long will have a confer
ence with the members as to appro~
pirate ceremonies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
Certain Guessing Contests Con-
corning Election Figures
And Involving Alleged Gifts,
Autos and Other Prizes
DECLARED LOTTERIES.
Newspapers Conducting Them
to Be Barred from Mails.
The Result President RoOse-
Velt's Order Of Investigation.

Washington, Nov. So.-In connection
with the announcement in these dis
patches yesterday concerning the
sweeping character, of the governments
determination to check the guessing
contest evil, Postmaster General Wynna
last night gave out the following ofl-
cia1 statement:
For number of years the postofTlcs
department has admitted to the mails
advertisements and other matter con-
cerning so-called guessing or 'estimat~
ing contests. The question OF whether
or not these schemes are lotteries has
been several times presented to the at
torney general, who held that they were
not lotteries within the meaning OF the
postal lottery act. In view OF two re-
cent cases which the supreme court ana
the New York court Of appeals render
ed opinions, the postmaster general felt
warranted in again submitting the
question to the attorney general. Fol-
lowing the opinions in these two cases.
the attorney general now holds that the
schemes are lotteries.
1T is. therefore, incumbent upon the
postofdce department to enforce the
law, under which the postmaster gem
eral is authorized, upon evidence satis-
factory to him that any person or COM
pany is engaged in conducting a lottery
or other scheme for the distribution oa
that all mail addressed to such person
or company be returned stamped
Fraudulent
LAS a number of legitimate enter
prises have adopted these estimating OF
guessing contests as a means of adver-
tising, and in view of the admission to
the mails of matter pertaining to these
contests within the last few years, the
elimination of these schemes from the
mails can not be made Immediately alb
solute. If such a scheme has already
been entered upon in good faith, the de-
partment will not issue an order that
will seriously injure a legitimate busi-
ness. Each case will be handled separ-
ately, and no scheme which involves
the plan ruled against by the attorney
general will hereafter be allowed TO
commence operations"
The attorney general says the
schemes are in effect lotteries under
the guise of guessing contests.
"A comparatively small percentage
of the participants will realize their ex-
pectations," says the attorney general.
Thousands will get nothing"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
PRISON FOR LIFE.
Sentence Imposed on 17-Year-Old
Robber in Chicago.

Chicago, Nov. 30-Orrin Cox, II years
old, son of respectable parents in Ken
sington, a suburb, has been sentenced to
life imprisonment on charge of robbery.
The severe penalty was inflicted because
Cox. when committing the crime, was
armed with loaded revolver. The crime
was committed in September last Cox
and two companions entered Chicag go
restaurant. Revolvers were displayed and
the customers robbed under. threats of
death The youthful criminals secured
$110 and made their escape, but Cox was
arrested soon afterWard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
VERDICT FOR $4,000.
Awarded as Damages for Death by
Electric Shock.

New York, Nov. 3O.-A verdict for
100000 damages has been awarded IN
the supreme court to Mrs. Anna Nor
hard, wife of a Staten Island physician,
who was killed a year ago in the cellar
by an electric shock.
The defendant company supplied the
current that illuminated DR.. Morhard's s
home and the suit was brought on the
allegation that the transformer used to
reduce the current before it entered the
house was out of order. When the doc
tor touched a button to turn on the
current it is asserted he received a
death shock from 2,400 volts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
JUDGMENT FOR INSURANCE.
Court Acts in Gordon Case Against
Modern WOOdmen.

In the district court this morning
judgment was given in the Gerdom
insurance case against the Modern
Woodmen for $2,10S.
In October, 1895, John B. Gerdom,
who was member of Sunfiower camp
of Topeka, started for California He
worked for a time at Oakland. Cal,
and then disappeared. No trace of
him has since been found and his
parents brought suit in the district
court for the payment of the $4,000
policy, with interest Judgment was
taken this morning without contest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
PRINTED IN INDIAN.
Two Rare Books Sell at Extrayagant
Figures.

New York. Nov. sO.-Two of the
rarerst books in the collection of Amer
icana made by the late Bishop John
Hurst have just been sold at auction.
one was a copy of the Mohawk
prayer book printed in this city by
William Bradford in 1715. 1t brought
$1,000. The other was a CODY of the
second edition of Eliot's Indian Bible,
and it sold for $410. These two vol
umes are quite rare. They are print
ed in the Indian language, and were
purchased by an agent for an un-
known collector
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
BUYS TOPEKA CLUB.
B. M. Davies Gets the Property Occu-
pied by Organization.

B. M. Davies has bought the prop
ertv at the northeast corner of Sixth
and Harrison streets occupied by the
Topeka club.
The house was built by James M.
Davies some twenty years ago for a
residence An eastern mortgage COM
pany held the property for a time and
Mr.. Davies purchased it from his
niece. The Topeka club will continue
to occupy the building
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
ATCHIsoN GLOBE ANNIVERSARY
Formal Dedication of the Handsome
New Globe Building.

Thursday, December 8. will be the
twenty-seventh anniversary of the
Atchison Globe. On that day in 1877
the first issue of the paper was print
ed. The anniversary will be cele-
brated next week by formally dedi-
eating the new Globe building, which
is the handsomest and best newspaper
building in Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
TWO ARE DEAD.
Six More Expected to Die as Result
of Laundry Fire.

New Orleans, Nov. 30-Two deaths
have resulted from the explosion and
fire at the Swiss laundry. The victims
are young girls who were removed to
the hospital terribly burned. The
dead:
GEORGIA BEHR.
MARY NELSON.
Thirty persons in all were treated
at the hospital. OF these it is thought
six will die.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
DOESN'T WANT REVISION
Congressman Miller Says Present
Tariff Law Suits Him.

Washington. Nov. 3O.-Representa-
tive ]. NJ. Miller is the first member
of the Kansas house delegation to
reach here. Mr.. Miller was inter-
viewed on tariff revision Immediately
he arrived by a local newspaper but
could see no reason for revision.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
"omaha Kid'' Down and Out.

Pueblo, Col, Nov. 30-"Kid Texas
champion featherweight OF Colorado.
knocked out the Omaha Kid" in the
third round by right swing on the
jaw The Omaha Kid" was not In
shape and went on as a substitute for
kid Hardine'' of Salt Lake, who Waa
overweight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
Chimes for Chicago University.

Chicago. Nov. 30lThe University of
Chicago is to be equipped with a set of
chimes. placed in Mandel hall tower.
The first step toward their establish
ment was taken by Coach A. A. Stagg,
who, with his wife, has donated $1,000
towards their purchase,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
NOT QUITE $4,000.
Y. NJ. C. A. Building Fund Is About
$4,000 Short.

The Y NJ. c. A. building fund now ag-
gregates total of $37, 600. J. B. Iarimer,
a member of the committee in charge,
made that statement this morning. Ex-
traordinary efforts will be made within a
few days to rush the sum over the $780,
900 mark 1t is hoped that this can be
done by January l, for plans are being
laid to let the contract at that time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
DAVIS CHOSEN.
President Will Offer Him Place o.
Dogger Bank Court.

washington, Nov. 30.-The presi-
dent announced that Rear Admiral
Charles H Davis will be offered the
appointment on the Dogger bank
court of inquiry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
More Ideal Weather,

The weather today is all that could
be asked for-not too cold for a Sun
day school picnic this afternoon, but
slightly chilly this morning. Clear,
cloudless skies, and light wind. The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Nov. 30.-Forecast for
Kansas: Generally fair tonight and
Thursday; rising temperature; south
easterlY Winds
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-09
EX-SENATOR GEORGE VEST
PASSES PEACEFULLY AWAY

St Louis, Mo-, Aug. "a special TO
the Post-DIspatch from Sweet Springs,
Mo, says.
After lingering for weeks between
life and death, former Senator George
Vest passed peacefully away today lie
had been so near death for The past
three days that the end came without a
struggle. He was conscious until about
2 a. M, Sunday morning, when he sank
into a state of coma from which he
never aroused. lie lost the power Of
speech Saturday morning, but for sew
eral days before that he talked very
imperfectly and during the last 30 hours
of his life his breathing was barely Per-
ceptible. The hutter Of his pulse was
all that showed that life still remained.
At the bedside when the end came
were his wife, DR.. Jarvis, the family
physician, Senator Vests son Alexan-
der, his daughter Mrs George y. Jack
sen and her husband, and Mrs. Thomp-
son, n niece of Mrs, Vest.
The remains will be taken to st.
Louis this evening, for inrerment. IN
the private car of Mr.. A. a. Allen, vice
president and general manager OF the
Missouri Kansas e Texas railroad
Jefferson city, Mo-. Aug. Gov
DOckery is preparing a proclamation
asking the people OF Missouri 10 prop
erly observe the day OF the funeral Of
former Senator George Graham Vest
who died today This will be issued
when the date and funeral arrange
ment shall have been completed and
made known. A list Of Missourlans to
represent the state at the funeral is be-
ing prepared by the governor.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-09
FROM GEN. sToESSEL,
Japs Opened Fire Along Their
Whole Front.

ST. Petersburg Aug 9.--The follow
ing dispatch from Viceroy Alexien dat
ed Aug 8, has been received by the
car:
Gen Stoessel reports as follows.
"'At five I'm the morning OF July ~.
the enemy having advanced "a strong
force, their artillery opened FIRE along
their whole front followed by series OF
attacks, one of which. directed against
Yupilaza mountain, was especially vig
orous
"'At about In the evening the enc
my were everywhere repulsed with
enormous losses | remained in the
advanced position we have held for two
days against an army very much
stronger than ours.
"'At four In the morning Of July 30
about FIVE divisions OF japanese took
the offensive against our position on the
Kolf hills. In view Of the enormous SUI
periority Of the enemy's forces and the
weakness Of the positloS our troops
were ordered to retire to the next posi-
lions without fighting. The movement
was effected in complete order under
the protection Of artillery which by ac-
curate fire at short range completely
stopped the Japanese advance.
" our losses have not yet been az
oertained. but they were not great. The
losses Of the Japanese were very cons
siderable, In the engagements of July
20 and q the japanese had about 10000
men and considerable numzer OF
siege guns.
THE morale OF the Russian troops
Is excellent and their health good.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-09
RUSSIAN REASONS FOR
CONTINUAL RETREATINC.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 9.-No fresh
news Of fighting or army movements
comes from The front and opinion is
still divided as TO whether the coming
battle, news Of the beginning Of which
the public ~ expecting to hear hourly,
viii be a general engagement or only
another rear-guard action.
All the newspapers today express
great relief over the reports from Port
Arthur The army organ says that all
though Gen. Stoessels report gives no
details. II is evident that the japanese
have suffered a very severe reverse.
The paper also pays tribute to the
navy's share in the defense Of the be-
siegcd fortress, Reviewing Gen. kurO-
patkin's movement II continues;
THE retreat Is IN accordance with
"a plan laid down for the first period of
the campaign which Is 20 weaken the
forces of the enemy by continuing
strongly the defensive portions thus
impeding japanese progress and com
polling the enemy TO waste large nuiu-
bers of men and much war material
ON the advances. The result has been
that, In three and one-half months the
japanese have only covered few score
OF versts'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-09
JAPANESE ARE IN
POSSESSION OF VOLTS HILL,

ST. Petersburg Aug, "a dispatch
received from Lieut-Gen Stoessel. COM
mauder of the Russian military forces
at Port Arthur confirms previous re-
ports that the japanese before Port Az
thur are IN possession of VOLTS hill
The general says that on July 30 the
Russians withdrew from their positions
ON Woirs hill before the numerical SUI
pcrority OF the japanese. Gen. Stoeh-
gel estimates the number OF Japanese
attacking Port Arthur at 10000.
Cen Stoessel locates Yupila2a noun
tain as situated 10 miles northeast OF
Port Arthur, and says that the Japa-
nese attack on that position was only
a demonstration. the real assault OF tho
japanese being made on the Russian
positions on VOLTS hill which he points
out are only six miles northward and
near the railroad station.
The general staff expects that this po-
sltion consists of long crest OF hills,
Offering a great advantage owins to
their proximity TO the fortress. The
stan ie unable 10 account for the pres
cnce OF Ave divisions ON the Kwan Tung
peninsula,