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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08
Tourist Cars Popular.

The idea that an Inferior class of
peopIe patronize the tourist sleepers is
an error. On many trips only the best
class of travellers are found. They are
merely men and women of good sense
who would rather travel to California
in this manner and save a snug sum
Of money to be used elsewhere. It is
beginning to be understood that It is
fv no means necessary for the traveller
To spend a large sum of money in or
der to enjoy trip to the Pacific coast.
If vou cross the continent in one of
the tourist sleepers of the Union Pa
ciflc you viii enjoy your trip and save
considera bic money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08
DEPEW MAY DROP OUT.
II He Doesn't He VIII Be Asked to
Resign His Seat.

Albany, Dec. S.-Chauncey NJ. Depew
viii be asked to resign his seat in the
United States senate. A resolution de-
manding that he retire on account of
his connection with the insurance scan
daI win be introduced the first day Of
the approaching session of the legis-
1ature. If no one else offers it, Senator
Edgar T. Bracket, of Saratoga. who
more than any other man in the legis-
lature contributed to bring about the
investigation Of insurance companies,
will present II. The belief here how
ever, is that Senator Depew, responding
to powerful influences Of political and
business character, viii drop out Of the
senate before he is asked to do so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08
AEcCALL WoN'r III.
At Least That Is What 8Ir. LuIine
Thinks.

c. H. Luling, state superintendent OF
insurance, does not think that John A.
Mccall, president Of the New York
Life, viii resign his position as did
dcCurdy.
CATION says Mr.. -Luling, docs not in-
5icate that Mr. Mccall did anything
worse than contribute to a campaign
fund. He has not been tangled up as
was McCurdy ATcCurdy was a very
different sort of a man from Mccall; a
very exclusive and aristocratie official.
It was more difficult to get an audi
ence with McCurdy than with the
president of the unitsd States"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08
MURDOCH HAS a BILL.
1t Provides for Committee to Investi-
gate Railway Capitalization.

Washington. Dec. S.-Among the
bills introduced in the house are:
By representative Murdoch of Kan
sas, creating a commission of five
senators and five representatives
to investigate railway capitalization
By Representative Shackleford of
Missouri, to put printing paper and
wood pulp on the free list.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08

target rides stolen. A front window
was broken with a brick and the guns
pulled through the hole made by the
missile. The police have no clue to the
identity of the rObber.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08

choosing Then prices obstacle here for Of the
looking things will be found within reach of the
moderate purse This bright busy Christmas store will be full
Of shoppers every day from onfor tn close to
Christmas day. money with all who gveso the
quicker do choosing the happier will be selections
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08

as to whether the rules Of the commit
tee shall be changed in regard to the
election by the people or selection by
the committee of chairman. The COM
mittee viii also decide on the time for
holding primaries for COUNTY Offices
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08

The Republican county central COM
nittee viii meet in the district court
room January 6 to settle the question
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08

pictures well chosen excellent copies Of The great il
There end, books everybody
widely varied stock Of useful and beautiful gpeces there
ree for the minds OF all the people Who are worrying about
what to gvenothng easy selecting such collection
spread orderly tempting for your
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08

Saturday Morning VIII See III in Readiness for the

Weeks Of labor rettng and arranging the department for
the finest of all Christmas stOcshave fol-
lowed upon years ranackng Of all markets for their finest
wares notable examples of foreign and domestic skill
in the manufacture pieces china brass and pottery
there is splendid collection of fine cut gasshere good
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08

was committed, and for that reason a
highway robbery charge has been
placed against Grove.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08

Salad Bowls
Naples, all sizes
Footed Naples
Bon Bon Boxes
Olive Dishes
Celery Dishes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08

The Pratt hardware store at 90I
North Kansas avenue was broken into
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08

Sugar and Cream Sets
Cake Plates
Bread Plates
Salt and Peppers
Ice Cream Trays
Oil Cruets
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-08

CIOiyonne in New COlO1In9S
A carefully chosen new collection Of these valuable
Vases in very beautiful patterns. Coors newer and more
pleasing than any you have Prices will please as
we'll = = = = y = = y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-02
Telegraph Operators on Great
Northern and Northern Paci-
fic Claim They Will
OPERATING WITH THE PHONES
Railroad Managers Say They Will
Have No Trouble in Operating
Train. With the Telephone System
Which Was Put In for Just Such. An
Emereency-ot Other News.

ST Paul. Aug. 1.-The strike OF the
Telegraph operators on the Northern
Pacific and Great Northern systems
today settled into what promises a
long draw out contest between the two
roads and a combination of employees
who claim to have the power to tie
railroads SO that the companies will
be willing to grant their demands.
ST. Paul, Aug. 2.---The managers OF
The Great Northern and Northern Pa
cific systems say the telegraphers,
strike has not interfered with the run
ming OF passenger trains, the systems
Msing. the telephones which have been
Installed the past year for emergency
{ President Perham, Of the Railway Tel
egraphers, says by noon nfnety-five
per cent Of the operators will be out
resulting In complete tie-up of the
two big systems.
Helena, Mont Aug. 2.Dispatches
from Montana points indicate the
Strike order was generally obeyed
by the telegraphers OF the Northern
Paciffc and Great Northern railroads.
All operators on the Montana Central,
except the dispatchers went out. The
entire Rocky Mountain division of the
Northern Pacific is reported tied up.
Spokane, Wash, Aug. 2.-On the
Spokane division of the Great North
ern and Idaho division of the Northern
Pacific all operators except dispatch
ery went out ;sj iss8
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-02

mine who could drink the greatest
amount of intoxicants.
He says that in the year 1898 he
found her at Matanzas. Cuba, at
O'Clock in the morning in a highly In
toxicated condition in a saloon drink
ing with two men; at Highland Park
in 1900, while associating with one
Spencer, she became so intoxicated
that Spencer carried her upstiirs and
put her to bed. At Fort Leavenworth,
while associating with Lieut.. Fortes-
que she became intoxicated with
Lieut.. Fortesque and other men. Maj
Taggart declares also that Mrs. Tag
CART, with two men and another wom-
an. visited in San Francisco and wit
messed strange conduct upon the part
of women.
He declared that she squaniered his
money for liquor and cigarets and that
she was wont to smoke cigarets in the
presence of theil. little ones.
1t is stated in the case against Mrs.
Taggart that there are from fifteen to
twenty depositions. Counsel for her
declare that ali but one of these af-
firm that Maj. Taggart is model hus-
band Meantime Mrs. Taggart is not
dismayed by the apparent wealth of
testimony against her.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-02
WITHOUT AUTHORITY
Peterson Light, Heat and Water
Company Under investigation by the
Secretary Of state at Des Moines-
Alleged to be Doing Business =
Iowa Without Authority.

Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, Aug. 2.-The Secretary
Of state here is making an investiga-
ton of the Peterson Light, Heat and
Water Company, a Montana corpora
ton said to be doing business without
authority in Iowa. The investigation
shows that the company has never
been apermitted to do business in this
state and further inquiry into the
company's affairs will be made. The
concern is stated to be capitalized at
ass.oooooo III Montana. tits said to he
in the business of buying electric light
and gas plants in towns where the
proposition has not hitherto been
paying, securing franchises for city
heating plants, etc. 1t is declared that
stock has been sold in Iowa Falls,
Marshalltown and elsewhere.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-02
wITTE ARRIVES

Russian Envoy to Peace Conferences
Reaches New York-says World
Does Not Understand Russian Enf
pire's Resources and Power Of Rs-
sistance.
New York, Aug. 2.-The Kaiser Will
helm der Crosse with Mr.. Sergius
Witte, senior Russian peace envoy on
board arrived in quarantine this after
noon. White is i'm god health. To
The Associated Press correspondent
who accompanied HI from Cherbourg.
White said, almost everywhere in
Europe, as we'll as America not only
Russia, her forces, her resources and
her power of resistance are not known,
but people are even mistaken about the
true results of the war Russians have
had reseses but this does not signify
they have lost power which was
known to the Muscovite empire before
the war: 1t does not mean Russia has
become jeiligible quantity, nor that the
Japanese have acquired by result Of
the recent victories such supremacy as
to make the Russian empire consider
them truly redoubtable enemy"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-02
HAS BAD VOYAGE.
Steamer Minneapolis In From London
Reports Collisions.

New York, Aug. 1.-Two collisions
at sea and one snapped propeller blade
was reported of the steamship Mime
apolis, which arrived today from Lon
don. The first mishap occurred In
perilous point, made around the Min
neapolis by another liner, tramp ship
and fishing smack, Saturday, July
%. in the English channel. Her COM
mander said his ship was wedged SO
tightly in the trap his only choice was
which of the other ships to run down.
He chose the fishing smack as the least
dangerous and struck this boat
elancing blow, which carried away
parts of her rigging, but did no other
serious damage. Two days later the
captain believes the Minneapolis ran
over a fragment of a submarined
wreck. Early Monday morning, While
the passengers were asleep, the steam
err shivered as from shock against
her hull, and one blade of the pro-
peller snapped off. Passengers were
awakened and ran on deck in alarm, as
the steamer came to stop. After
short delay, however, she proceeded on
her way.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-02
OREGON LAND CASE ARGUED.
Judge Bennett Makes Plea IN Behalf
of Defendants,

Portland, Ore, Aug. 2.Judge A. S.
Bennett, in the United States court
yesterday commenced the principal
argument for the defendants Biggs,
Gesner and Congressman Williamson.
ii s. Wilson, counsel for the defense
with Judge Bennett, ended his argu-
ment yesterday which was begun Mon
day afternoon. Judge Bennett charg-
ed that District Attorney Heney was
seeking the "big fish" but not the men
big in crime. He asked why the mil
1ionaires who have been allowed to
steal thousands of acres Of the govern
5ment land were allowed to go free,
while the men big only in reputation
and standing among their neighbors
were chosen for prosecution. He al
legged that Newt" Williamson is the
big ish the government is after and
that Biggs and Gesner were entangled
in the net because they must be caught
to get the others.
Judge Bennett showed the former
good character of the defendants and
maintained that this should be strong
point in their. favor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-02

state that he proposes IN his primary
election law to recommend to the leg
islature that the primaries Of all par
ties be held on the same day and held
in all parts of the state on the same
day.
Miss Alice Tyler, secretary Of the
state library commission and Miss
from Iowa City, where they have been
attending the summer school for IL
brarians and where they acted as the
instructors. The school is connected
with the state university. They re-
port that the school was more largely
attended than heretofore and more in
terest was shown in it.
There will be another hard fight in
city politics in Des Moines again next
year. The lines are already begin
ming to be drawn. The Civic League
which last year was just having its
beginning during the city campaign,
but exercised only weak influence.
has been steadily gaining ground and
strength. Thru ex-Mayor John Mac
Vicar, whose thorough acquaintance
with city affairs enables him to gain
the knowledge the public has been re-
ceiving in installments, some informa-
ton on the true condition of the city
finances and expenditures. For a time
there were number of the members
of the Civic League who, being tied up
with various business interests were
a little afraid of going too deep in the
interests of honesty and public integ-
rity. These it is learned have been
sdeposed and weeded out. The city
campaign will be on at about the time
the legislature is in session next spring
and 1t is quite probable that the legis-
lators will be given some very racy
information on the horrible condition
Of Des Moines politics, much as they
were during the Hull-Prouty fight two
years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-02
Secretary of the Agricultural
Department Tells About
That Alaskan Trip
HIS SON a sALARlED OFFICER
Was Sent to Alaska At Expense of the
Government to Look Into the Matter.
Of Hunting in That Territory -lnfor-i
nation Wa. Needed and was Rss.
ularly Secured.

Washington, Aug. 2.-Secretary
Wilson today issued a statement relat-s
ing to the charge that his son and
Private Secretary Wilson made a
trip to Alaska a year and half ago at3
the expense of the department. The,
statement follows:
.'There was a dispute between tho
miners Of Alaska and other people not
living in Alaska regarding the condi-
ton Of game there. It was reported
to me by our scientists that game was
abundant and the supply in no danger
Of being exhausted. Delegations from
Alaska came here protesting against
sending anybody there with permission
to shoot and bring out trophies. Con.
gress had given me the power to grant
permits, and we were giving them free
ly for awhile. Foreign noblemen want
ed to go there to shoot and get tro-s
phies; they would shoot until they got
as good q specimen as they wanted,
leaving the carcasses of others to rot.
The miners claimed they lived there In
the winter and that game was res
source which often stood between them
and starvation, and they thought it
ought to be left for their USE So here
was a dispute: here was. a demand for
permits to hunt, kill and bring out
trophies. ] wanted to know the real
facts. I sent my private secretary
there with Instructions where to "a and
what to find out He was to bring back
la report to me. This he did. He is u
salaried officer here. The department
paid his travelling expenses. of course.
Upon receipt OF the secretary,s report
Il shut down on granting permits 70
|everybody,, except persons representing
museums and educational Institutions.
Since that time no permits have been
given. There is only one point to be-
determined and that is whether the
heads of animals killed in the winter
for meat, might not be brought out a.
trophies. think they might be, pro-.,
viding we can have 1t done without
encouraging pot hunters. So the matt
ter rests at this time"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-02
BIG DAY FOR STE. MARIE.
semi Centennial Of Opening Of the
Canal Celebrated.


Canal Celebrated.
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, with the
city crowded with thousands Of visitors
with hundreds of yards of bunting
flying from all buildings on both the
American and Canadian sides Of ST
Marys river, salute at sunrise from
the government ships in the harbor
opened a two days celebration OF the
semi-centennial of the opening Of St
Mary's ship canal. The two days cele-
bration was declared legal holidays on
both American and Canadian sides Of
the river and business was suspended
Thru main streets and the government
buildings were national colors, while
a myriad of incandescent lights were
strung about the thoroughfares for the
illuminations at night. The vessels in
the harbor were likewise decorated.
The days events included naval and
military parades in which Canada
Joined. Vice President Charles W.
Fairbanks was chief speaker. Govern
or Warner, Senator Burrows, of Mich
igan, and many other distinguished
personages are present.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-02

100000 of Philippine temporary certi-
f1cates of Indebtedness falling due Sept
1, next, by new issue of one half that
amount. These certificates are issued
simply to maintain parity between gold
and silver in the islands circulating
medium. The new bonds or certifi-
Gates will bear date of Sept. 1 and are
redeemable in one year bearing per
cent interest. Like the issue which
they replace they may be used as Sc
curity for deposits Of public money in
national banks in this country and as a
basis for national bank circulation here
when it is desirable to increase such
circulation, which the secretary OF the
treasury has indicated is about to he
done in the near future. Bids for the
new issues will be open at the insular
bureau on Aug. 25.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-02
MAY SEIZE THE CANAL.
Governor Of Louisiana Orders Militia
to Protect Fisherman.

Governor OF Louisiana OroerS Mltle'a
to Protect Fisherman.
New Orleans, Aug. 2.-Governor
Blanchard today issued orders to Cap
tain Bosticl<, in command of the Lou
isiana naval resources to proceed with
sufficient force to take .Borgie canal
and adopt measures for protection of
Louisiana fishermen, citizens and boat
men. Blanchard's action is based on
kilograms showing Mississippi quaran-
tine officers are reported employing
high handed measures and interfering
with Louisiana citizens Bostick today
reported to the governor by wire that
armed Mississippians had been cross
ing the Louisiana line and that Mis-
sissippi launchs were interfering with
traffic on Lake Pontchartrain, captur-
Ing schooners.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-02
NAY ASK INDICTMENTS

surance Affairs in New Work With
Special Reference to the Disclosures
in the Equitable.
E New York, Aug. 2-District Attorney
Jerome told Justice Davy of the crim-
inal branch of the New York supreme
court today that he might need a
special grand jury to investigate the
Equitable Life Assurance society's af-
fairs before The legislative committee
finishes dts Investigations Of life insur-
a11ce conditions. Jerome informed the
court he would ask for a special jury
now but requested the c0lrt to adj
journ until September. II, which it did.
La making tho request for adjournment
Jerome said: "As a result Of the liz
vestigations Of the state ',uperintend-
emit Of insurance, which c;Llled atten-
ton to the conditions Of the Equitable
Society, I have discovered in the inves-
tigations an extraordinary condition Of
affairs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-02
FIXING THE BLAME.
Investigating Committee Will Not Cen
sure Officers Of the Bennington.

San Francisco, Aug. "a san d.
ego dispatch to the Call says: From
Am official source, the reliability of
which cannot be questioned it has just
become known what in substance will
be the report Of the court of inquiry
investigating the Bennington disaster.
II may be stated authoritatively the
court will find that boiler B of the
Bennington exploded not because of
unusually high pressure, but because
the metal crown sheet and bolts hold
ing the crown sheet in place had be-
come dead and had lost all life ana
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-02
A MAYOR MISSING.
Executive Of the City Of Patterson, N.
j., Disappears After an Investigation
Of Collateral Given for Loans and
Discovery Of Forgeries.

Paterson, N. J.. Aug. 2.-Mayor Bel
cher, Of this city. has not been seen
nor heard from since yesterday after
noon and friends fear he has committed
suicide. The mayor has been worried
by investigation Of certain collateral
he had given for loans and a report by
the state banking department that me
signatures on the part of the collateral
were forged.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-02
Moody Returns to Washington.

oyster Bay, Aug. attorney Cen
eral Moody left today for Washington,
to give personal attention to the in
quiries into the scandals of the agri-
cultural department. Moody said the
president and he considered, in the
general discussion, the laws bearing on
the prosecutions of the United States
courts the necessity for amendments
to the criminal laws of the United
States.
The president and Attorney general
also considered the prosecution of the
meat packers under the indictment at
Chicago. The prosecution is to be
pressed 'eorously.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-02
ARMY CIRCLES STIRRED.
Major Taggart's Divorce Suit Causes a
Great Sensation.

sS8Ssss y =
Great Sensation.
Wooster, Ohio, Aug. 2.-Many men
prominent in army circles arrived here
to attend as witnesses, the hearing of
the Taggart divorce case this after
noon. Major Taggart was one of the
best known officers in the regular
army.
On a Filipino maid will depend much
OF the testimony which will decide the
divorce suit of Major Elmer p. Tag
CART against his wife, who is Chit
cago woman, daughter Of the late Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Culver of that city.
What this girl is alleged to know
furnishes aid and comfort to both sides
in the most sensational marital litiga-
tion of q generation.
Augustine Du La Cruz will not ap-
pear on the stand, but her written
word will have an important bearing
on case which menaces the social
urderpinnings Of army life. Mr.. Tag
CART claims the girl as a witness, SO
does Mrs. Taggart.
Charges Desertion.
In his original prayer for divorce the
major set forth that his wife had de-
serted him and had received the at
'tentions Of Capt. Louis Bash. U. S. A..
Z. She came here from San Francisco
to file cross petition for divorce and
for the custody of their two children.
She set forth that in FIT. Leavenworth
Taggart threw her with such force
against chfffonier as to dislocate her
law, and that he beat her repeatedly.
She says that while living in Fort
Leavenworth, at the request of her
husband she attended social affair
with Capt Poore and wife and Lieu
tenant Granville Fortesque. Lieuten-
ant Fortesque is a relative of Presi-
dent Roosevelt. She said that when
she returned to their home in company
with Capt. Poore, Taggart charged her
with being intoxicated, and when she
passed thru the door grabbed her and
tore her clothing from her body.
In the amended petition Taggart not
only reiterates the charges n which
he named Capts. Bash and Fortesque
but cites other instances Of alleged
misconduct on the pazt Of his wife
with officers of the United States ar
my. one of them with the rank Of
Colonel.
In Drinking Contests.
He says that in 1896, at Fort Thorn
as, KY, she engaged in drinking con-
test in an army post canteen with one
aErs. Poore and other women to deter