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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21

cure the ten gallons of gasoline for the
automobile.
The clothing Mrs. Cunningham wore
the night of the murder and theft of
the automobile was found by Sheriff
Lucas in the prisoners baggage.
The examination of Cunningham and
his wife by the sheriff and county at
torney were separate. The two prison
ers have not been allowed to be alone
together since their arrest and have had
no opportunity to concoct any stories
of the happenings of the night.
The sweating" of the prisoners took
up the entire afternoon and the exami-
nation was severe. Sheriff Lucas says
the examination was for the purpose of
determining the guilt or innocence of
Mrs. Cunningham in the automobile
theft. Mrs. Cunningham stated that she
did not know that the machine was sto-
len until she reached St. Louis and there
she learned of the fact that the automo-
bile was stolen and she refused to ride
in il any further.
Cunningham says that his wife did
not know that he had stolen the auto
mobile and that she is innocent of any
crime. County Attorney Hungate does
not believe in her innocence and thinks
that she was fully aware of the fact
that the machine was stolen.
VIII Be Examined Again.
The sweating is not ended and Hun
gate and Lucas Will examine the pris-
oners, separately, again The state
ments of the prisoners was taken dur
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
MORE HEADS FALL.
Two More Rural Mail Carriers Dis
missed From Service

Washington, Dec. 2I.-Postmaster
General Wynne today removed two
more rural carriers for alleged efforts
to influence legislation, the employees
being H. E. Nivin of Berthoud, Col,
and J. w. Whitehead of Medina, o.
Nivin is chairman of the executive
board of the National Rural Carriers
association. Whitehead also is a
member of the executive board and
secretary of the Ohio state organiza-
ton of the carriers.
The executive board held a meeting
in st. Louis, as the result of whose in
structions President Cunningham of
the association is said to have called on
the members of the national commit
tees of both the Republican and
support they would give to legislation
in the interest of the carriers. The
plans for the campaign for this Iegis-
lation carried on prior to the Novem-
Der election by President Cunningham
and Secretary lumber both of whom
were recently dismissed as a result of
an investigation of their work, were, it
is charged by the postal authorities,
approved and endorsed by Nivin and
Whitehead.
The report on the investigation points
out that Nivin's plan was that the ru-
raj carriers in each state should look
into the question of supporting the can
didates for election or reelection to
congress in their state and to such of these
candidates as proved true" to the car
r1ers the association would pledge its
support for any political honors sought
in the particular state. Some letters
which the department now has on file
indicate that the carriers had outlined
an elaborate plan which they expected
would erect important results in favor
of their cause and set out that the as
Sociation must be free from entangle-
ments with any particular political par
ty and must select for their support
Tnc rf1 0f ~
most friendly to their interests. The
correspondence indicates that Repre-
sentative Overstreet of Indiana, was
special target. of attack by the carriers
because he refused to give them any
pledges or promises as chairman of the
house committee on postoffices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
MAJOR ANDERSON KNOWS.
He Has Real Man Who Would Build
a Pipe Line.

Major Anderson, secretary of the
Topeka Commercial club. stated this
morning that he received a letter on
Tuesday from an Ohio capitalist that
the latter will be in Topeka right after
January 1. with a, view to building a
pipe line between the Kansas gas
fields and this city. But the major
would not reveal his name. when
he comes, we'll make it public and let
you fellows see him." was all the salts
faction that the reporters could get.
DO you suppose he is in dead earn
est, or will it all be like a good deal
more of the hot air talk which is go
ing around now about bringing gas
here?'' was asked.
81 know who the man is,' was the
reply. 81 know what he owns.
know that he is interested in Indiana
gas fields. I know that he means
business. I know that he is coming
here. I know that he would not have
written me the letter he did if he had
not meant to come to the scratch. 1
know what I am talking about. That
settles it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
FOUND NO BLOOD.
Inspection Of Cunningham's
Clothing Without Results.
They Bear Up Well UnderSeVerc
"Sweating."
STORIES AT VARIANCE.
Wife and Husband Disagree
About Important Details.
This Refers to Their Movements
in Topeka.
OFFICERS STILLSILENT
Refuse to Give Out the Facts
Secured.
Ned Osborn Discusses the Run
ming of Automobiles.
Arraigned i'm Court and Bond
Fixed. at 800
This Refers to Their Movements
in Topeka.
OFFICERS STILLSILENT
Refuse to Give Out the Facts
Secured.
Ned Osborn Discusses the Run
ming of Automobiles.
Arraigned in Court and Bond
Fixed at 81, 500

Tuesday afternoon Nathan Ferrand,
alias w. =. Cunningham, and Vashti
Cunningham were put through the
sweating process by County Attorney
Hungate and Sheriff Lucas
Tuesday afternoon Sheriff Lucas also
made most thorough examination of
the clothing supposed to have been
worn by Cunningham and Mrs. Cunning
ham the night they left Topeka in
Chester Woodward's automobile.
Sheriff Lucas examined the clothing
for any blood stains which might be
found to serve as clue in the Nickum
murder mystery. After the examina-
ton Sheriff Lucas stated that the ex-
animation of the clothing revealed
nothing.
When captured Cunningham wore the
same clothing he was wearing when he
stopped at the Stevenson house to Sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21

tence. Farrand received this habitual SEN
tence, but was pardoned after serving
three years.
Sheriff Lucas has received unconfrmed
Information that Ferrand also served
time in San Quentin, Cal, penitentiary.
Would Clear His Wife
Il have but one wish and that is to
prove the innocence of my wife" said
W. d. Cunningham when he was ar
raigned in the city court this afternoon.
Nate Farrend, alias w. B. Cunning
ham, and Vashti Cunningham We're ta-
ken to the city court room from the
county jail at o'clock this afternoon
to be arraigned on the charge of steal
ing Chester Woodward's automobile
Sheriff Lucas took Cunningham to
the court room and entered by the main
entrance. Jailer Lawson took Mrs.
Cunningham tC the court room a few
ments later and entered the court room
through the rear door.
The two prisoners were ont allowed to
be close to each other and every pre-
caution was taken to prevent them
speaking or communicating with each
other.
The preliminary hearing of both was
fixed for nine o'clock December 80, by
Judge McCabe.
Cunningham's bond was placed at
1.500 and Mrs. Cunningham's bond at
81 900. They did not furnish bail and
were led back to jail, some distance
apart.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
ONE-THIRD FREE.
Paid Worlds Fair Admission Less
Than 13 Millions.

st. Louis, Dec 21.-The official re-
port of the director of concessions and
admissions of the Louisiana Purchase
exposition shows that the total record
ed admissions for the period of the
exposition from April 80 to December
1, inclusive, was 19,694,S55. OF these
128O4,616 We're paid and $500, 239
were free. The free admissions in
cluded from 10000 to 10000 work.
men who were admitted daily for sew
eraI weeks to complete the work of
construction of buildings and installa-
ton of exhibits.
In the recorded admissions Sundays
are not taken into account, that day
having no relationship to the official
admission records of the exposition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
MAY BREAK UP TRUST.
Grocers Withdraw From Combine to
Control Sugar Prices.

San Francisco, Gal, Dec. 21.-The Ex-
aminer today says:
The existence of a secret agreement
among the wholesale grocers of the
coast for the past year and a. half to
control the price of sugar was revealed
by the withdrawal Monday of six local
houses from the Pacific Traffic and
Commercial association, the name used
to cover the joint operations of the
members of the trust. These six big
firms whose combined capital equals
that of all the other forty-two MEM
bers believe that their withdrawal will
mean disorganization of the ombina-
ton and that the trust will be obliged
to go out of business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
JURYMAN APPROACHED.
Information Is Leaking From Grand
Jury Room.

Portland, Ore, Dec. 21.-The Oregon
ian today says that it has become
known that the grand jury which is in
vestigating the land fraud charges has
been approached for the purpose of in
fuencing it's decisions. One juryman
is known to have been approached and
the man who did it is known to the
authorities. The attempt was unsuc-
cessful, so it is stated. 1t transpireS
that information is leaking from the
jury room as to what is taking place
there. This would not be serious if it
did not indicate that it is possible to
get into communication with the jury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
Sm0OT CASE RECESS.
Hearing of Defense VIII Begin
January 10.

Washington, Dec. 21-The Reed
Smoot hearing today reached that point
where counsel for the protestants have
concluded the examination of all per-
sons who could be reached by the sub
poenas issued by the senate committee.
Attorney Tayler announced that he was
ready to rest his case, except for the
Introduction of documentary evidence
and the examination later of some per-
sons on whom it has been impossible
to get service.
The case for the respondent will be
opened January 10, to which the hear
ings have been adjourned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
Former Senator shoun Dead.

Boise, Idaho, Dec. 21.-After an ILL
ness lasting several weeks, George L..
Shoup, former United States senator
from Idaho, died at his home here to-
day, in his 6Sth year. He was territor-
ial governor when Idaho was admitted
into the union and was the first COVER
nor elected by the state. He was elect
ed to the United States senate in 1890
and served two terms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
His letter of Credit stolen.

London, Dec. 21.-John H. Ruther-
ford, a well known New Yorker. is re-
ported to have been robbed of a $10,-
900 letter of credit and $3.50 in cur
rency while en- route to Paris. Ruth err
ford had been visiting in London and
had decided upon a journey to Egypt.
His loss was discovered upon arriving
in Paris.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
Russians Deny Bribery Charge.

London, Dec. 21-The Russian en-
bassy has given the Associated Press
a formal denial of the statement made
in some of the London papers that it
has sent emiSsaries to Hull, to bribe
the fishermen of the trawler fleet. The
embassy says it has no knowledge
whatever of the alleged attempts to
bribe the witnesses to aver that there
were torpedo boats among the fishing
fleet off the Dogger bank.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
Fireman was Killed.

Beverly, Mo-. Dec. 21.-The engine
of southbound Burlington passenger
train No. %, from Omaha for Kansas
City, jumped the track here early to-
day and turned over. Peter Calcutt
of st. Joseph, Mo-, the fireman, was
pinned under the engine and killed.
Engineer Farnsworth saved himself
by jumping. The ears remained up
right and none of the passengers was
In il1red
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
Roosevelt VIII Speak.

Washington, Dec. 81. = President
Roosevelt has accepted an invitation to
attend the Lincoln day dinner to be
given by the Republican club of New
York on the 18th of next February. The
president will deliver an address.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
DRoUTH MAY STOP WORK.
Worst Dry Time Pennsylvania Has
Experienced Since 1871.

New York, Dec. 21.-Dispatches from
western Pennsylvania are to the effect
that Industrial activity in many centers
is threatened on account of the pro-
tracted drouth. Unless conditions
change soon, it is possible thousands
of men may be thrown out of employ
ment in the mills, mines and coke fields.
The drouth has prevailed longer than
anv since 1871
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21

1t Will Carry Oil From the Territory
to New York.

New York, Dec. 21.--Work has be-
gun on the last stage of a pipe line
that will convey oil from the fields of
Indian territory to the refineries in
Long Island City and Green Point.
Men are now preparing to lay pipes
under the East river The line will be
1000 miles long and two thousands
men will watch it to detect breaks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21

Washington, Dec. 21.-The monthly
statement of the collection of internal
revenue shows the total receipts for the
months of November. 1904, to have been
$21, ,262, 1872, an increase compared
with November, 1908, of $414,497.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
Temperatures in Large cities.

Chicago, Dec. 21.-7 a. m. tempera-
lures: New York, 80; Boston, 26;
Philadelphia ,32; Washington, 80; Chi
cago, 16; Minneapolis, 6; Cincinnati,
22 st. Louis. 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
Weather Publications.

Chicago, Dec. 21.-Forecast for
Kansas: Generally fair tonight and
Thursday; warmer tonight; fresh
southerly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
Advance in Bolts.

New York, Dec. 21.-The Steel Bolt
association has decided to advance the
price of bolts 81 per ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
Japanese Captured Some Guns.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The follow
ing cabIegram, dated Toxic, December
21. has been received at the Japanese
legation:
trophies at the battle of the north fort
of Tunkeewanshan were four quick
firers two of which are usable. four
machine guns, all usable and five
field guns which are under examina-
ton, besides rifles. Shells ammunition,
erena deS etc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21

Wind, from the southeast, rate II miles
per hour.
Maximum temperature yesterday, 4S;
minimum. %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
Weather Still Pleasant.

following are the hourly temperatures
,orded by the government weather bu-
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Continued on Page Six.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14
MEADE POST ELECTS OFFICERS.
Provision Made for Christmas Dinners
to Widows of Members.

The regular meeting of George q. Meade
Post, No 8, G. A. r., last night, was full
of interest and enthusiasm throughout, the
occasion being the annual election of OFF,
GERS of the post and delegates and alter
nate delegates to the department encamp-
ment. The election resulted as follows:
Capt. A. A. Maxim, commander; Alfred
Shaw. senior vice commander; Albert
Carew, junior vice commander; Charles
Matthews, quartermaster; Henry 3. Ste
vens, chaplain; Napoleon b. Smith, sur
geon: Z. A. WILDER. officer of the day; John
Riley, officer of the guard. Delegates
Henry s. Stevens, Charles Matthews, w
w. Eldridge, l. II. Patterson. Alfred Shaw
U. A., WILDER. Albert CareW and John Riley
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14
Irish Point Curtains.

CHE most staple of all
Il Lace Curtains, and one
~ of the most popular
made. Our line of Irish
Points is especially strong and
attractive, and the designs this
season are handso1ner and
more attractive than ever.
A Christmas gift that will
always be appreciated.
AS special values we offer
the following lots, which were
purchased especially for the
holiday trade. They are all
made of extra quality English
Bobbinette; some are full 90
inches wide and 4 yards long.
One lot Irish Point Curtains. in scroll pat
terms with deep borders and heavy rear
guard.
Special price, $500 pair.
One lot Of Irish Point Curtains, all-over
heavy patterns, with deep border, made on
extra fine net.
Special price, $500 pair.
lot Of Irish Point Curtains. fashioned
with deep solid borders and plain net cen.
tiers.
Special price, $3.50 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14
Utility Boxes.

TM%1 F are showing a
MNII large and compre-
WV hensive ssort-
ment of these use
full articles. Besides being very
handy for storing away linens,
shirt waists, skirts, shoes, ETC.,
they make very desirable VIM
dow seats and add to the at
tractiveness of room.
We show them covered with Gre
tonnes, burlaps and leather; also
burnt wood designs; trimmed with
brass handles and hinges-$2.OO to
$1,000 each; also those covered with
imitation leather and finished with
brass tacks-$5.00 to $3.50 each;
also covered with plain or figured
Japanese mating, with brass
handles and hinges-$2.5O to $500.
Also Shoe and Laundry Boxes,
covered with plain or fancy jap
anese mating and trimmed with
bamboo. Shoe Boxes, $2.75 to $1,000.
Laundry Boxes, $500 to $3.50.
Also Bamboo Stools and Stools
covered with plain or fancy jap
anese matting-$2O0 to $500 each.
Second floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14

Charles F. Scott, L. p. Seibold, George
Dyer, John T. Scott, B. NJ. Elliott and Geo.
w. Francis, tr.
After a recitation by Capt. N. b. Smith
there was an interchange of views for the
pendents by Chaplain II. 3. Stevens and
Past Post Commanders w. j. Breed,
Charles Matthews, G. B. Haring and L. II.
Patterson, Adjutant w. W.. Eldridge and
others. 1t was decided to give the usual
Christmas dinners to the deserving widows
of the post, and Commander A. A. Maxim.
Quartermaster Charles Matthews and Past
Post Commander L. II. Patterson were ap-
pointed to superintend the purchase and
delivery of the presents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14
Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

OH N selecting Xmas presents,
something that is useful
w as we'll as ornamental
may be chosen with the
assurance of its giving pleasure.
You will find the two most hap
PLY combined in a Sewing Ma
chine-and a machine is a pres
ent that any housewife will
greatly admire and appreciate.
Our Sewing Machines are
the equal of the best, and the
most perfect and complete pro-
auctions on the market today.
They are made by picking the
best points from other machines
and combining them with those
of our own. The woodwork is
of the finest polished oak, from
the plain box top at $500 to
the desk cabinet case at $500.
The principal features are:
Easy running, light, noiseless,
nickeled-steel mechanism, ball
bearing and complete with a
full set of steel attachments and
five-year guarantee.
''W. & L." box top, three drawers,
$780,
"W. & L." drop-head, $500.
"W. & L." drop-head, with auto
matte lift, $3.50.
Surprise" drop-head. $500.
New Howe" drop-head, $1,000.
Improved Howe" drop-head. with
automatic lift: cabinet case; $500.
"Eldredge Automatic" box top,
$500.
"Eldredge Automatic" drop-head,
with automatic lift, $4,000.
Hand Machines, $500 to $3.50.
Second floor G. st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14
Metal Beds and
Bedding

she undoubted advan-
4 tages of metal beds over
~ all others are rapidly
being recognized by
progressive American house
wives, the most important fac
tor, aside from their artistic
beauty, being the ease with
which they are kepticlean.
For the mother or wife, or
for an invalid, a pretty brass or
enameled bed will be a source
of genuine comfort and pleas
ure and a gift that will never
be forgotten.
White Enameled Beds, $3.50 to $4,000.
Colored Enameled Beds, 81 80 to SO 90.
All Brass Beds, $500 to 5000.
Children's Cribs, $500 to $12.OO.
White Enameled Folding Beds, $3.50
to $500.
Bedding.
Hair Mattresses, $500 to 5000.
Felt Mattresses, $50 to $500.
Springs, $3.50 to $500.
Box Springs, 1900 to 5000.
Feather Pillows, $50 to $500.
Second floor, B at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14
Rugs as Xmas Gifts.

%n RUG is a gift that is
M sure to be appreciated.
Nv It is a present whose
mission is not lost after
the holidays, but is a constant
reminder of the good wishes of
the sender for years to come.
1t is hard to realize, until
you have seen this stock, to
what a degree of perfection the
American manufacturer has
brought the art of rug-weav-
ing.
And a particularly desirable
point about this stock is that
you can find sizes to fit any
size space desired. Sizes for
parlors, reception halls, libra
ries, dens, dining rooms, bed
rooms and other parts of the
house.
The list below gives a gen.
eral idea of this extensive stock
and the wide range of prices:
Smyrna Rugs, 75c. to $500.
Art Squares, $500 to $3.50.
Atwood Ingrains. $3.50 to $1,000.
Kashmirs, 500 to $3.50.
Brussels, $500 to $3.50.
Roxburys. $3.50 to $1,000.
Barados. $3.50 to $3.50.
Wilton velvets, 5000 to $500.
Body Brussels $22.5O to $27. 80.
Bdgelow Administers. $500 to $500.
Bigelow Wiltons. $35. 90 to $4,000.
Paris Wiltons. $47.50 to $500.
Anglo Indians, 5000.
Anglo Persians. $500.
Skin Rugs, $3.50 to $4.75.
Bath Rugs. $1.25 to $4.75.
Oriental Rugs, $1.75 to $4,000.
Fourth floor, g at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14
Household Linens
for Xmas Gifts.

" pride and ambition OF
the true housewife is
her dining room. Is it any
wonder, then, that Table Linen
should be of such high impor-
lance and such a welcome gift?
We are showing complete
assortments of Table, Bed and
Toilet Linens, Silk and Satin
covered Comfortables, Mar
settles, Satin and Crochet
Quilts, Blankets, Linen and
Cotton Bedwear and beautiful
specimens of exquisitely fine
Hand-embroidered and Lace
trimmed Fancy Linens of our
own direct Importation.
Linens neatly boxed for hol-
iday gifts.
Table Linens.
Table Cloths, with Napkins
to match, in holiday boxes,
$500, 5000, $3.50, $.75, $1,000,
$I1.oo, $500 to 5000 set.
Hemstitched Table Cloths,
with Napkins to match, $500
to $4,000 set.
Table Cloths, 2H yds. long,
$3.50, $500, 1915, $500 and
up.
Table Cloths, 3 yds. long,
$500. $500, $3.50, 5000 and
up.
Hemstitched Tray Cloths,
18x27 inches, 25c. each; 2ox3o
inches, SOC, 49,, $I.oo to $1.75
each.
Hemstitched Tea Cloths, SO
x36 inches, 75c., $I.oo, $I.25 to
$500 each; 45x45 inches, $I.25,
$I.75, $3.50 to 5000 each; sax
81 inches, $3.50, 1915 to 5000
each.
Hand-drawn work
Doylies, Tea Cloths, Bureau
Scarfs, Pillow Shams and Tray
Cloths at very attractive
prices.
Mercerized Tea Cloths,
Scarfs and Tray Cloths.
Tray Cloths, 45c. each.
Tea Cloths, 36x36 inches,
$I.oo each.
Scarfs, 1ox5o inches, 85c. ca.
Special:
800 Renaissance Doylies, IL
x12 inches, square and round.
Csc. Each.
Towels.
Damask or Huck Towels,
plain or hemstitched, 25c. each.
Damask or Huck Towels,
hemstitched ends, soc. each.
Fancy Huckaback Towels,
with damask figures, 75c. each.
Towels, in plain and fancy
weaves, $I.oo each.
Turkish Bath Mats, 5oc.,
75c. and $1.oo each.
Special:
40 dozen Hemstitched
Towels, fancy weave.
$3.50 a Dozen.
Our own importation of
Hemstitched and Hand-em-
broidered Linen Bed Spreads,
Pillow Shams, Pillow Slips
and Sheets.
BLANKET Dept.
Plain Black Plush Carriage
Robes.
$1,000 each. Value, 5000.
Imported Scotch Steamer or
Travelling Rugs.
Special price, $3.50 each.
Second floor, Eleventh st.