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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
Main Thorouchfare

To Lewis and Clark Exposition, Port
land, oregon, June to october IS
1905, via Union Pacific. This historic
al route. traversing the heart of the
great Northwest with its bOundless re-
sources, gives you 200 miles along the
matchless Columbia river and a trip
to Portland and the Northwest with
out change and a chance to visit yell
lowstone Park, June 1 to September
10, by side trip from Pocatello or
Ogden through Monida.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
How Peabody VIII Celebrate.

Peabody, Kan, June ia race
meeting will be held at the City park
race track in Peabody on July 4th.
Some good purses are UP and the
Charles Westbrook and Lee Wymer
strings of horses will be in races. Roy
Westbrook will drive an exhibition
mile against time with his trotting
mule. Peabody and Florence will
play baseball for purse of $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19

San Bernardino, Cal, June 10
The Santa Fe does not seem to be
crippled at this point for motive pow
er. Thursday there were eight loco
motives standing on the track waiting
for service, having been turned out of
the shops and not needed for imme-
date service.
These eight engines represent the
shops as being just that much ahead
Of what the actual necessities are for
power, a condition that Naste Mechanic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
RuraI Car1.iers Appointed.

Washington, June 19.-The follow
ing rural carriers have been ap-
pointed:
Arkansas-Alma, route 1. Joseph R.
Ford, carrier. Drew Preston. substi-
tute; Bentonville, route 2, Samuel B.
Maxwell, carrier, William r. Mills,
substitute.
ansas-Goff, route 2, John NJ. Hill,
carrier, George z. Hill, substitute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
30 II suDerintendent.

John L. Davis, chief train dispatch
er of the Vandalia, has been appointed
superintendent of telegraph of the
Chicago & Eastern Illinois, of which
II. l. Miller, formerly genera man
ager of the Vandalias is vice president
and general manager
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
WinieId Chautauoua Opening.

Winfield, Kan, June 1s.-Everything
is in readiness for the opening Of the
Winfield Chautauqua assembly Tuesday
and the present outlook is that it will
be the most successful and proftabl
meeting yet held. A number of the
speakers have been secured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19

Toronto, Kas, June 19.-Nate Ba-
ker, ex-city councilman, died here
Sunday. He was an old resident of
this county and a retired farmer. The
funeral was held today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
CoIumbus Barn Burned.

Columbus, Kan, June ia large
barn on the farm of John Lundin, a
Swede. three miles south of Columbus,
was destroyed by fire. 1t is believed
that the fire was started by a man who
had once worked for the owner. There
were six horses in the barn, but the
bodies of only FIVE can be found.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
setting New Telegraph PoIes.

Emporia. June ia gang of men
Is here putting in new telegraph poles.
All the old poles are being displaced
By new ones and the work will be car
ried on all along the main line. When
the work is completed here the work
men viii be transferred on west
to Plymouth. SanordVille, Strong City,
Florence and other points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
BAILEY an MARYsVILLE.
The Ex-Governor to Speak July Ath at
Firemen's Tourney.

Marysville, Kan, June 19.-Arrange-
ments have been completed for a big
fremen's tournament and Fourth of
July celebration here. Ex-Governor W.
]. Bailey will speak and the Twentieth
battery, United States field artillery,
from Fort Riley, comprising six big
guns, $50 men and 1853 horses will be
one of the features Humboldt, Wy
more and Fairbury, Neb., Hanover,
Seneca and Blue Rapids will send their
fire departments to take part in the
fremen's tournament
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
WAS a BAD STORM.
lightning and Wind Did Damage
Around Jewell City.

Jewell City, Kan, June 1s.-A
storm passed west and north of Jewell
City yesterday. At Mr.. Braddock' 8
north of town, lightning struck his
barn, destroying it and the contents
which included horses and consider
able alfalfa, hay. West and south,
barns, windmills. outbuildings and
grain were blown over and damaged a
great deal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
Suicide Follows a Quarrel.

Great Bend, Kas.. June 19.-The
body of Irwin Smith, a boy 10 years
old, was found under a hedge on the
home of his uncle, A. Giddings, a far
mer. living four miles west of Great
Bend. Smith, who was staying with
his uncle, had a controversy with the
latter just three weeks ago in regard
to the manner in which he was doing
his chores. He said he was going to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19

Chanute. Kan, June ia. 7. Car
roll and Charles H. Rodgers, of WASH
ington, D. c., were in the Chanute oil
fields Saturday, continuing investiga-
ton of the Standard Oil company
which was started several weeks ago
in person by Commissioner of Corpo-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
Chanute's Nev Library

Chanute, Kas., June 19.-Contract
for the construction of $12,5OO
Carnegie library building here was let
Saturday to Charles H. Mills. of this
city The building is to be completed
by January 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19

ratons James r. Garfield. of wash
ington, of the national bureau of COM
mere and labor. Carroll and Rodgers
visited several oil properties, testing
specific gravity of crude oil. fresh
from wells. and oil that had stood sew
eral days. Statistics are being Sc
cured about oil wells and oil sands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
Coz Creek Rising.

Hutchinson, Kas, June ia rise of
more than four inches in Cow creek
caused a great deal of apprehension
of another flood. Last year the city
was under water on the 9Th Of July.
Two years ago May 80 witnessed the
worst flood for years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
Niagara Fails and Return $500
Santa Ee.

Meeting Mystic Shrine. Tickets on
sale June 18th. 18TH 18th; return limit
June 25th but can be extended to leave
Niagara Falls as late as July 18th. FcN
fun particulars address
T. L. KING, c. P & 7. A.,
Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
Gets p Place at west Point.

Junction City, Kas., June 19.-Clif-
ford Lee, who was chosen two months
ago as an alternate for the appoint
ment to West Point, was notified to-
dav to report at West Point June "a.
The principal for the appointment has
resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
Wbat the standard Is Doing.

Chanute, Kas.. June 19.-A bulletin
issued here by the Prairie Oil company
shows an average of over $4,000 bar
rels of oil run daily from the Kansas
and Territory fields during the first
half of June. Deliveries average daily
5, 500 barrels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19

grounds Saturday. Yale's victory was
somewhat unexpected. but it was
gained by a fairly good margin, the
final score being s to against the
New Jersey collegians.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19

Todd states has not Prevailed at any
time since he has been in charge OF
the San Bernardino shops
A day or two ago three repaired en-
gines were sent to the Valley division
from the local shops.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
Florence AIzers Wants New Trial.

Erie, Kan, June 19.-Attorneys Tor
Florence Akers, convicted Friday Of
numbering Herbert Porter in Cha
mute, has asked for a new trial. The
motion was set for argument this
week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
was Overcome by Gas.

Independence, Kas.. June 19.-Rolla
Hole, an employe of the Kansas Nat
uraI Gas company, was asphyxiated
Sunday while he was working in
regulator house three miles west Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
THOMAS F. RYAN, WHO HAS PURCHASED CONTROL OF THE
EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.


control Of the Equitable of the
in the in
later
house In he
and began operations Wall member of the New
Stock
Of various railways the consolidation Of street
lighting
he also instrumental the development coal mining
most Of his holdings He lives 90 Firth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
wn. He TUNED the

town. He turned the gas on too
strong. His companion, Shorty
Wilcoxen, seeing his danger, went in
to get him out, and was also over
come. Others came to their assist
ance and Wilcoxen was taken out in
time to save his life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-19
vale 5. Princeton s

New York, June 19.-Seventeen
thousand persons saw Yale win the
third and deciding game for the base
ball championship of 1908 between
Yale and Princeton at the Polo
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-29
JApS GET SLAVS
ON MOVE AGAIN
Russian Rear Guard Falls Back From
It's Position North of
Sipinghai.

GUNSHu PASS. March 2S.-Thc
japanese are again moving forward,
ant! The Russian rear guard has fail, \,
back from its position about thirteen
miles north OF Sipin"hai GA miles
h2rtil Of Tie pass) to ChaoumiaitnlnZi,
which is situated 40 miles below Gun.
s:lu Pass
Practically complete reports show
that the Russian army sacrificed gem
cral cOmm.ssaria. stores to The a1norn,
Of $ 100000 and stores for an army
corps amounting TO s5OOooo held at
Mukdcn. most CT them being. ser en-
fire The boots and uniforms among
the stores. Of which the whole army
was in need. arrived from Europe four
days before The Russian retirement
from Muliden. General kdrnpalllin or.
dered the removal Of the stores but his
order was not executed All irvesti-
cation will he made TO establish the
respGl4 siblity
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-29
EXPLOSI CAME;
FOUR MEN KILLED
Terrible Accident at the Schaghticoke
Powder MiIls-Bodies Of Three
in Fra gn,ents.
(By Associated Press)

TROY. n. v, March 2S--'rhrce men
were killed outright and another so
badly injured that Ire died few hours
later by an explosion at the Schashti-
ccl:c powder mills. near this city, to
day. The men killed were:
James White and Charles Colburn.
OF .Hazardsville, Conn: and James
SpragUe and Albert Bartlett. the lat
ter being new employees.
The men were at work in the corn
ing mill. when the explosion occurred
and the cause is not known.
The bodies of three of the victims
were blown to fragments. The fourth
victim. White. was found 100 feet
away alive. but he could not recover.
1t is a remarkable fact that no fire
among the buildings succeeded the
explosion. The explosion caused a
great amount OF damage to windows in
Valley Falls and schaghticoke and the
shock was plainly felt in this city. The
buildings destroyed were practically
new, having replaced those blown up
May 10. Of last year, at which time
two employees were killed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-29
CHARGES AGAINST
HYDE AND SCHlFF
Senator Bracket Would Begin Action
tc Have Equitable Officers Re
moved From Office
(By Associated Prass.)

ALBANY. n. y. March estate
Senator Edgar 7. Bracket, Of Sara
toga. today filed with Attorney Gen
eral Mayer q petition asking leave 10
begin an action in the name Of the PEG
pie tor he removal from office Of
James II. Hyde and Jacob Schiff. 0:
New York. and such other directors
OF the Equitable Life Assurance So
ciety as may be proved guilty Of mis-
conduct toward the interests OF the
policyhclders OF tho Equitable.
Tac :,etitlon alleges on information
and belief, against Mr. Hyde tina. the
bali recently given by him in New
York and also trips to Europe were
really moro at the expense OF the
Equitable Society than Of Mr.. Hyde
himself. and against Mr. Schiff that he
sold bonds to the society while linn
self a director.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-29
Land OIL North Coast Of Island
and Will Begin lnsurrection. :,
airy Movement.
M0Vro cRlsII FOR JlMiSFz
Inhabitants of That City Reprcach
Present Chief Executive and Turn
to Former Presidert-Foreior Com
piications Charged Up to Morales.
Awaiting Signal to Take Up Arms.
fBy Associated Press.1

Cape HAfTEN. HAITI. March IS
Adviccs received here BY courier
from Monte Cristi. on The northern
coast Of the Republic Of S;-nto Dnmin-
50 today announce tina. General DarDa
WITH a number OF Dominican eNiics
nave landed al Monte Cris,i and that
the inhabitants have risen against
President Morales. reproachng him
with being the cause OF the present
difficulties with foreign countries. It
IS added that the district of Monte
Cris'i is ready TO begin q; revolution in
favor OF former President Jininez and
IS Orly awaiting tho signal Ia take up
arms
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-29
MOTHERS AWFUL DEED.
Driven by Suffering to Murder Three
Little Daughters.
(By Associated Press

PADUCAH, KY. March 2S.-Mrs.
Mary Brockwell, who admitted that she
killed with poison her three little
daughters because George Albritton
had promised to marry her. if she
would get rid Of the children, was ar
raigned in police court.
Albritton was also arraigned and
both were remanded to Jail until Mon
day. Mrs. Brockwell says that SUI
fering and inability to find homes 70,
her children drove her mad and that
she did not know what she was doing.
Albritton denies any knowledge OF the
matter.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-29
Delcasse as Intermediary.

l.rNNON. March 2S-1.2l D. M \
'G!e*ian fror: northern European
capital received in London this after.
neon saws:
Il have Just learned on reliable a,l-
thor'y thar Russia has asked Minister
l)clcassc TO acl as an intermediary and
"ren peace negotiations with Japan.
NJ. Dccassr has Significd His willing
ness. bur considers hat LORD lans-
":wnc's cooperation is essential 10
success"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-29
UNCLE SAM MAY
HEIR MORALES
minated From Washington That
There May He Repetition Of
The Panama. Fiasco.
By Associated Prcss.)

W WASHINGTON, D. G.. March IS
limitations of projected movement
against President Morales. in San Do
Min2o. formenIetl by eXilcs from the
country, reached the State department
several days age. The affair. how
ever. has not given the officials any
unCasiness. as they now feel free. in
view OF President Rcusevelt;s accept
aHce OF the Dominican government $
proposition ia control the finances OF
that country. and il is stated thai, he
administration will assist Prcsidcn,
Morales. if request cd Nv he latter. in
putting down any movement which is
a menace TO its best interests. The
navy department has several vessels in
dominican waters and, under tlirec-
items from. the State depa. tmcnt. if
requested 10 do 50 by President Nor
alts. will lend its cooperation in pre-
serving the peace Of the country So
that its finance may Ire restored TO 4
settled condition.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-29

has requested that Tho action above
outlined hr taken: tll:,; is. size lc$rus
in this WAY to maintain HE s,a;u qua.
50 THAT il The treaty is ratified il can
be executed.
"WiIh this purpose in view direct
mat The proposed arrangement lie APP
proved. i will terminate as st:nn as;
the Senate has acted one way or Tho
other
tSienetD
"TIlEOnORE ROOSEVELT"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-29
Warehouse of Farmers and
Manufacturers Company.
Portsmouth,, Destroy. d.
EXPLOSION CREATES PANIC
Eoiers &C UP Hurling Large Pieces Of
Steel and Bricks Through the Air.
Henry Bell, 4 Negro Cut BY Fying
MissiIe-Loss Will Be $4,000. cov.
cred by Insurance.
fBy Associated press.)

NORFOLK, VA. March EST he inn
m"nsc five-s,ory brick building occu-
pied by he Farmers and Manufacture
crs' Peanut Company. III Norfolk col.n-
~ short distance outside the city OF
portsmouth, was completely destroy
eli by a fire tonight which caused IL
monetary loss OF over S5O,CuO and Gro
atcd Eanic among 5000 spectators
when several large boilers in the burn,
i"g building exploded and hurled large
Licces Of steel and portions Of III"
walls through the air.
So far as it can he learned nc one
was fatally injured. though Henry Bell
4 negro, was struck on The head by
a lying brick and seriously cut.
Employees Had Gone Home.
The fire was discovered shortly af-.
ter the hanis had stopped work for
the day and there were no people III
tho factory except The Waterman. John
Sykes; Dennis Etheridge. the aged
president OF the company. and two 9TH
er men. These four began desperate
struggle, Sighting the flames that we're
|dcHoHli1fg the tons of oily peanuts. sE
They escaped from he building with
difficulty. Fire companies from Ports
mouth answered calls for assistance.
bn5 were unable to render much SCR
vice for lack Of water
The glare of the fire drew thousands
of people from Portsmouth "a The
scene and the road ana fields SUP
rounding the building we're jan,n,ed
with people when the first explosion
occurred
With Little Warning
The first warnin. was deep roar
from the center Of the building. This
was almost Immediately followed 'by Il
terrific report and the wall Of The
structure seemed to leap into the air
and dive forward.
Instantly the crowd became panic
stricken. Shrieking women rushed i'll
tc bitches. became cntansle.l il yc-
hicles ana were pushed down l,y Il NAL
rush Of frightened people Horses hc-
came unmans geable and a state Of con.
fusion existed which required some
time TO calm.
Many thousand sacks Of peanuts
were in the burned building and are
4 complete loss. Iennis EtheriJge
was suffering FROM nervousness after
is battle With the flames when The
fire first started and was unable 10 e,-
innate the total loss But it is known
to exceed 100000; almost, if no! en-
tirely covered by insurant
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-29
lNTfRFE'E) WITH WITNESS
Whcreupon Special Grand Jury Re-
turned Indictment Against Him and
Had Him Hailed Into court-Re-
leased on $1,000 RaiI-PcnaIty q
Fine and imprisonment May Follow.
Rv Associated Press !

CHICAGO. ILL. March 2S Tile fod-
o:;ii grand Jury investigating The al
legct. roc: trust returned an intlic,-
men' ''niGh' against Thomas j Con
sliers, general surerinl cn,lcnt for Ar
incur 4 CO. Tho charge is interfering
With Il witness Summoned 10 appear
l!cforc 'hc grand jury
MI Corners. who is one of j. Ogden
Almorrs most confidential employees
and is the active head CT enc Of the
largest packing companies in The
worl! was arrested tonight on n bench
Warrant by United States deputy
marshal ard brought Ia the grand jury
room.
After considerable delay the prison
CT was released on 81 0oo bond. Fol
lowing his release. Mir. Corners abso-
lGtcly refused to discuss The matter.
Got Next to Witness.
The Indictment alleges that John T..
Shields. Of Brooklyn; former en-
pleye Of Armour & Co. who has been
nm Chicago since tho investigation be-
Snn, was approached. favored. and en-
esas!'t a fit Ccruers: and ~specifi-
ca!ly charges 1hat on March 25 the Of
tense tor which Mr.. Corners is in
!lcted occurred. 1t is also charged
that Shields was given the use of Ar
motlr & Co.'S Offices to ,ransac! bust
ness Willie in Chicago and was furnish
ca me use of private telegraph wire
IN the Office Of the packing company
Another allegation is that Shields
was entertained by Corners. and that
Corners suggested the proposed Wit
ness should testify favcrably for Ar
monr & Co. and net tell all that Wit
Hess knew concerning the matter UNI
der investigation.
Approached Other Witnesses.
The second count Of the indictment
charges thar Mr.. Corners did no. limit
his attempt at influencing Witnesses to
Mir. Shields. but that other witnesses
Who have not as yer appeared il Chi
caYo have been approached by Con-
:!ers ana attempts made to influence
them as TO The nature OF testimony to
be given.
Today Shields was before the grand
jury for three hours.
The section of the statues uhdar
which the Indictment is drawn pro
Eides that any person WHO interfrrs
with witness shall Ee subjected to
a fine OF $500 or imprisoned fer three
months or both.
F. Rudatz. department manager for
Armour & CO. at Omaha, and Edward
WEIGH, IF Armour & Co. at Kansas
City. were The only other Witnesses be
sides Shields heard today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-29
RUSSIANS, WORRY
OVER LACK OF NEWS
Fear That Communication With the
Army Has Been Cut by Turn
ing Movement.
(By Associated loress.)

LONDON. March 29.-The Times
St. Petersburg correspondent tele.
graphs as fellows:
The entire absence Of private and
press kilograms from the front to-
gether with laconic message from
General Linevitch tonight, dated Har-
bin and saying, No reports from the
armies. evokes fears that communica-
tons have been cut off and that the
japanese have turned the Russian
positions
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-29
L. & N. to Issue Bones.
fBy Associated Fress.)

Fl LOUISVILLE. KY, March 2S.-The
stockholders Of the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad Company at Il spe-
cial meeting held today authorized The
issue Ct $50,0OOO06 additional bonds.
Out OF a total Of 100000 shares. 400
oGc shares We're voted and no votes
were cast against the proposition
Meme Of the eastern stockholders or
directors was present
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-29
BRIDGE GAVE WAY:
TEN MEN INJURED
Bad Accident on Structure Spanning
the Roanoke River Near
cIarksvile.
Especial 10 the Daily Press

RiClIMuNE. VA. March 2S.--Ten
men were hurt today near ClarksvilIr.
two Of them seriously by tho collapse
OF bridge which they we're building
C> er the Roanoke river.
Foreman FL Mckain had his log
broken and was badly bruised Robert
Tcwnes sustained internal injuries.
The others were Slightly hurt
4 trestle gave way and al! of the
men were -hrown into re river. lie
structure falling upon them
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-29
FOUGHT FOR JAP BONDS.
LONDON Investors Eager to Get in on
the Loan.
(Ry Associated Press. J

!T'E ASsOcIltcd IFcSs.)
A LONDON, March 2S-Whcn the
prospectus Of the Japanese war loan OF
SEQ, 100000 was issued today. the
neighborhood OF the issuing banks re,
sembled the scenes witnessed on first
nights at popular theatres.
Long lines Of people were struggling
for admission and special forces Of
police controlled the streams of eager
investors. The interiors Of the banks
were filled with shouting crowds,
struggling to snatch prospectuscs.