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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
ARE SENT BACK.
First National Bank Securities
Returned Today.
They Amount to Over $780,
900.
BENEFITS DEPQSITORS
Mr.. Jobes at First Refused to
Give Them Up.
80
Increasing Assets Available for
FT.I. TT-s'F5 Ffgt7c :. -
BENEFITS DEPQSITORS
Increasing Assets Available for
Their Use: i Sa a.-., = = - :

The securities of the First national
bank representing upwards of $4,000
which C. S. Jobes of the American Ma
tional bank held to cover a. loan OF. $780,
900 given at the time Offtthe rush on
Monday, July 3, and which was never
used but returned, have been sent back
to Receiver Bradley of the First Nation
al, Jobes for q time refused to give up
possession of these securities though the
specie which he had sent anN for which
the securities had been given was re-
turned. He held them to cover an over
draft of $263,O00 which Devlin had at
the American National.
For a time it was thought that legal
proceedings would have to be resorted
to before the securities could be .recov-
cred but upon repeated representations
on the part of Receiver Bradley. Jehes
was finally induced to make return.
These securities are gilt edged in every
respect and represent some Of the best
paper that the bank held.
rs the amount $150,000?" was
asked.
tits more than that replied Mr..
Bradley.
continued.
The exact amount he would not give
in accordance with the instructions
which he has from the comptroller not
to give out the amount that the assets
or liabilities of the bank may assume.
1--WE are realizing upon our securi-
ties right along. We are disposing of
them as fast as we can and are send
ing the money realized Oh to the
comptroller at Washington. We have
not had to discount any of our paper
as yet We cannot do so until we
have decided for us in the court upon
what basis we shall settle. OF course
| in some instances we will have to set
| tie upon the best terms that we can
make, But thus far we have not had
to discount any of the notes." said Mr..
Bradley.
Receiver Bradley claimed that the
| failure of the City National bank at
Kansas City would not interfere in
any extent whatever with any prog
might make.
| The hypothecated securities which
were sent down to Kansas City for sale
| and for the realization upon them OF
| advances have been returned. In a few
| instances the securities were sold anC
I the money paid over to the bank but iI
| the main, like the instance with Jobes
| they have been secured back and they
| will be placed in the market as the
| Judgment of those in charge of the banl
| warrants.
! The return of these securities canno
| but help brighten the situation for tn,
! depositors as it increases the amount o
| the assets which will become availabl,
| for settlement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
TOPEKA OIL SITUATION.
Uncle Sam Company Would Make
This Distributing Point.

Topeka will be a distributing station
for the Uncle Sam Oil company, and
the main pipeline will be only six miles
east OF the city
This information is conveyed in the
following letter received by Secretary
Anderson of the Commercial club this
morning from w. F. Rightn1ire, general
attorney for the company
1T gives me pleasure to state that I
have helped slocate distributing sta
ton at least, of the Uncle Sam Oil
company. at Topeka. as we have given
orders for our tanks for five stations,
and Wichita, and for tank cars of our
own to supply these stations. Now
major, while We have our right of way
franchises through the southern part
OF Douglas and johnson counties, we
have many sright<angled turns, to keep
the highways for. our pipeline, and /
ann now urging upon the other officers
of the company the adviSability. OF
continuing our line directly north
through Usage county, from where we
would leave Usage county near Over
brook and keenonorth through Shaw
nee county, i-and cross the river and
keep on as far north as we will go,
and then make one turn and go on east
to the navigation of the Missouri river
system. BY this route we would only
be about six miles east of Topeka,
and it would be the right distance for
our pumping station, and we could
easily put in a plug and give you a
branch line into Topeka. If your club
can help me in some way in this mat
ter, 1 believe 1 can vet swing this
pipeline, SO as to render incalcMable
benefit to my home city.
Very truly yours,
wv. F. RIGHTMIRE."
During the spring, representatives OF
the Uncle Sam company appeared at
one of the meetings of the Commercial
club and stated that this city might pc
one of the towns in which one OF its
three refineries might be located. AT
any rate assurance was given that To-
peka would be made a distributing sta
ton, as. is now confirmed In Mr. Right
r1aire,S letter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
JOHN HAYsWILI.
Bulk of His Estate Is Left to His
Widow.

Washington, July 20-The will of John
Hay, late secretary Of state, was filed
for probate today in the office. of the
registrar of wills. The beneficiaries are
his widow, and his brothers and sisters
His brother Leonard Hay and his sis
ter May Hay voolfolk are given all
of the property at Warsaw. ILL.,, and the
sum of $25, 900 each.
His brother, Charles Edward Hay, is
given $4,000 and Harwood Otis Whitney
of Keokuk, Iowa, $4,000.
All the rest of the. property of all de-
scriptions is left to Clara Stone Hay, his
widow. Nothing is contained in the will
to indicate the value of the estate.
Payne Whitney and James Wolcott
Wadsworth, Jr., sons-in-laws of the de-
ceased are named as executors of the
estate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
FRISCO CLAIMS IT'S OUT
Not Under Jurisdiction of Kansas i'm
Missouri River Case.

w. F. Evans, assistant general at
torney for the Frisco. has filed the
answer of that road in the commodity
rate case which has been started by
the interior Kansas grocery jobbers.
The grocers says that the present Mis-
souri, rates are discriminative.
In answer the Frisco claims that it
does not haul any commodities be-
tween Atchison, Leavenworth and in
terror points, except in connection
with other roads 6fitside the state,
placing it outside the jurisdiction Of
the state board of commissioners 1t
also denies that the present rates are
diScrimiTatiVe =
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
CLOSING. UP TAX WORK.
State Board of Equalization VIII Ad-
- journ This Afternoon.

: The, state board of equalization is
The two counties which have been de-
laying the conclusion of the work have
been received at last. and there is moth
ing much for the board to do except to
review its work and give out the re-
port
The amount which each county will
have to raise as its portion of the state
tax VIII be slightly larger than last
year. but not quite as large as in 1903.
On account of the increase in valuation,
however, the tax levy will probably be
somewhat decreased.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
.HARPO0N FELL ON HIM.
Warden Jewett's- Comment on His
-, Displacement.

Warden E. B. Jewett of the state
penitentiary was in Topeka today for
the purpose of closing up some of his
affairs as head of that institution.
81 am ready to turn over possession
tomorrow. if Mr.. Haskell wants it,
said Mr.. JeWett. 81 realize that in this
political game. the harpoon is always
suspended over a mans head, and that
in. this instance. it fell on me.
After leaving the office of warden
expect to return to Wichita and there
engage in some form of business by
which 1 can make living. 1 have nc
definite plans"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
New County Fee Bills.

Shawnee county is to have new
set of fee bills to be followed by the
court officers in collecting fees Coun-
ty Auditor Ralph Cav has been work
ing for several weeks compiling new
fee bill for the probate court and the
clerk of the district court The law
rersrding fees is construed in many
ways in many counties and that there
may be no further disputes as to what
the fee officers shall charge in Shaw
nee county the new bill has been pre-
nared-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
Palms VIII Get Property.

failed a deed given by August and
Emily Palm to c. E. Hawley was
found by the receiver. The deed was
at once sent to the court house to be
recorded. Mr. and Mrs. Palm thought
they had lost their property, but to-
dav a declarations of trust was flied
with the register of deeds stating that
when Mr.. and Mrs. Palm pay off the
loan made. them by the First National
Mr.. Hawley, the cashier, will deed the
property back to them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20

May Be a Week Before He Names His
Assistant.

Attorney General Coleman is not yet
ready to announce his selection for the
position of assistant attorney general.
There is no great hurry about max
ing this appointment, he said today,
las the supreme court is not in session
for some time. I hardly think I shall
make the announcement for about a
week. reeess
The work of the Office is now being
handled by Mr.. Coleman, Mr.. Dawson
and Earl r. SimoRs, Chief Justice john
ston's clerk. Preston Coleman, chief
clerk, is away on. his vacation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
Conncilman GriIey Goes East.

Councilman Joseph Griley of the Sec
ond ward and Mrs. Griley left this noon
for GAINESVILLE, Ohio, for a visit to rela-
tives. Mr.. and Mrs. Griley viii pc
ley will spend greater portion of that
time out in camp on a fishing expedi-
ton up the river from GAINESVILLE. The
council is somewhat depleted by the
absence of members on trips OF pleas
IRE or business. Councilman Horn of
the Fourth ward is in Denver and
Councilman Sinner has left for Two
weeks trip to Colorado.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20

Rome. July 2O.-A solemn funeral
mass was celebrated in the Sistine
chapel of the Vatican this morning in
memory of the late Pope Leo XIII.
Pope Plus x, many cardinals, the
diplomatic corps and the Pecci fam
lily were present. The mass was cele-
brated by Cardinal Vincent VannutelIi,
arch-priest of the Liberian basilica.
The pope gave the ahsolutton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20

the bakers union in America, calling
upon them to assist the establishment
of municipal bake shops in all cities of
the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
has been prepared by the Journeymen
Bakers and Confectioners' Interna-
tional union. 1t calls attention to the
possible good that may result from
state or municipal control of various
public utilities and declares that the
food product industry is among the
most important on the list.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
IT'S CLOSED TIGHT.
Mayor Davis Says West Sixth Avenue
Joint Is No More.

"That joint on West Sixth has been
closed. Closed tight with lock on
the door. Chief Goodwin tells me that
it is all right now,' said Mayor w. II.
Davis with reference to the joint at
ITO West Sixth avenue.
II told Harry Larimer if he would
only bring in some schooners of beer
from that place to my Office, I would
see that a conviction woul1 be secured
on the evidence said City Attorney
Dreaming, go .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20

II knew no one for four weeks when ]
was sick with typhoid and kidney trou-
ble.'' writes Mrs. Annie Hunter of Pitts
burg, Pa, land when got better. although
I had one of the best doctors l could get,
I was bent double, and had to rest my
hands on my knees when walked. From
this terrible affliction I was rescued by
Electric Bitters, which restored my health
and strength and now 1 can walk as
Straight as ever. They are simply won
ferful.'' Guaranteed to cure stomach, liver
and kidney disorders, at Arnold Drug Co.,
621 n Kansas ave. Price SOC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20

Lehigh Valley railroad. Delightful
route to New York. Philadelphia and
Atlantic coast resorts. Five through
trains daily. Dining cars: a la carte.
Connects at Buffalo and Niagara Falls
with all trains from the west. For
time tables and descriptive matter.
address George FADE. jr., Western
Passenger Agent. AIS South CIark
street. Chscazo, Ill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
Main Thorotrghfare

To Lewis and Clark Exposition, PORT
land, Oregon. June to October Is, 1905.
via Union Pacific. This historical route
traversing the heart of the great North
west YIN ,i iss nU s,. .ssoulees.g
iurnbia river and a trip to Portland and
the Northwest without change and a
chance to visit Yellowstone Park, June
to September 10. by side Tip from
rocatelle or Ogden through Monida
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
THE FARMERS FAIR
THE III
STATE FAIR
At Topeka


September nth to 10th
Not an Objectionable fea-
ture allowed on the
grounds.
$21 600 in Purses, Prizes
and Premiums.
$500 offered in prenti-.
!. ums for displays of.
Farm Products by
counties and individ-
uals.
$1,000 in premiums Of
fered in the Live Stock
departments.
A department of Dairying
and a complete Model
Dairy in operation.
SlO,UU III Stakes and
Purses for the running,
trotting and pacing
races.
81, 900 in Purses for thrill
ling Automobile races.
$500 in Prizes in the Wo-
mems department of
home handicraft.
The fashionable Horse
Show at night, and con
certs by Marshall's full.
band.
$"Cute," the guideless
5 wonder, the Airship,
Indian pony races, Car
ousel, and other special
features.
For Premium Lists adj
dress Charles III. Sam
son, Secretary.
s One Fare for the round
trip Oh all railroads
5 from all points in Kan
; sas for the Topeka Fair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20

New York, July 2O-Close-MONEY-
Prime mercantile paper, 4d4A per cent;
sterling exchange weak, with, with actual
business in bankers bills at 81. &64OGl4. sc IS
for demand and at 81. s470Q74 s4sz for so day
bills; posted rates; SASSY and $4.s7ls: COM
fnercfaI bills. 81. Sass.
sILVER-Bsr silver. 5s1Sc; Mexican dol
BOMBS Government bonds steady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20

The city is receiving specimens of the
new stationery which will be used by
the various departments. The exact
character of the stationery has not been
decided upon yet except IN a very gen
eraT way. Samples of the various styles
of printing the letter heads were re-
turned to Mayor W. H. Davis for his
approval this morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
WELLS GOES WEST.
State Auditor VIII Visit the Pacific
Coast.

Seth Wells, auditor of state, and fam
lily, will leave tomorrow for the Pacific
coast to be gone till September. He
will visit Los Angeles, and San Diego.
Cal, and Tacoma, Wash, also going up
into British Columbia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
LOCAL MENTION.

A night blooming cereus with Is
flowers will bloom tonight at the resi-
dence of H. K. Goodrich at 712 To-
ably the finest collection of hack yard
old fashioned flowers in the city of
Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
New House OF, Buchanan Street.

Davis, Welcome & Co., took out a
building permit this morning for the
erection OF $z,700 dwelling at 1911 Blu
chanan street A second permit was
issued to P L Bonebrake for the con-
struction of an addition to his residence
at 707 Harrison street to cost $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
U. p. Increases Divldends.

New York, July 20.-The directors
of the Union Pacific today declared a
dividend of 2 y per cent. on the com
mon stock. payable October 1. The
last semi-annual dividend declared by
the Union Pacific was per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20

A chimney burned out at 7:27 this
morning at COL Kansas avenue in the
Bates building The department re-
sponded to a fire alarm which was
turned in and the fire was put out
without any damage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
Root Leaves washington.

washington, July 20.-Secretary
Root was at the state department. for
a few minutes today. leaving in time
to catch the 10 a. m. train for New
York. From the latter city he will go
to Oyster Bay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
THE FARMERS FAIR
Wheat Rose 3 Cents,

New York. July 20.-Wheat rose 5
cents on the rnst news, shorts provid-
! ing most of the demand. 1t reacted
about 9 Il cents near the close.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20

A boon to travellers. DIR. Fowier's Ex-
tract of Wild Stra wberry. Cures dyson
terry. diarrhoea, seasickness, nausea.P Pleas
ant to take. Perfectly harmless
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20

Electric fans $40 up, direct or alter
mating currents, at Howard's.- SOB
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20
Amalga,nated Pays Larger Dividend

New York, July 2o.-The directors
of the Amalgamated Copper company
declared a quarterly dividend of i II
per cent This is an increase of = II
over the last quarterly dividend..s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20

Yacationist-Have many of the houses
here old fashioned knockers?
Farmer HeckbeFry-Gosh, yes: most alL
TIL gossipz in tn village are over H.
Cleveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20

Excursion to Kansas City. Rock Island
Sunday. July %. s1.25 round trip.
Train $40 a. m. Auspices w. O. W
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-20

Excursion to Kansas City. Rock Island
Sunday, July %, SIPS. round trip.
Train $50 a. nj. Auspices w. o. w.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-03-08
JEFA7URA De PR|SONtS
Ell sehor Patron present6 su
nombre por indicaciones
de sus amigos.
HOY LORETIRA
HOY 10 RETIRA
Declaraclones que honran
al senor Patron.

Hemos tenido el gusto de hablar
hoy con nuestro buen amigo el sefior
don Ramon H. Patron, acerca de 81
candidatura como director de prisio-
mes.
Nos maoifest6 que, en- efecto, q
instancias de personas estimadas por
81 muy respstables, present6 su nom.
bre para dicho cargo la Junta Gen.
tral unionista.
De ahf que en- San Juan y en- di.
versos puntos de 10 islp Sc creyese el
nombramiento POGO menos que seguro
y &c felicitase al sefior Patron por co.
rrso y por telegrafo.
Ahora bten: como no ambiciopa
ese destino, nj ning1n otro, dc una
manera decidida, y como pueden exis-
tir combinaciones mas convenientes 4
Ia colectividad, el senior Patron ha
retlrado su nombre, creyendo proce.
der asf con absolute correction y dar
pruebas de su amor & la causa que
que defende con todas sus energfas.
Nos complace mucho reproducir
esas dlgnas palsbras de nuestro ami.
90, que m.rece, como el que mas, cual-
ouisr puesto q que lleven el partido 8
el gobicrno.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-03-08
FINS CORONA7 OPUS
la Camara de Delegates ter
minara sus tareas mahana,
a las doce de la poche.
PR0YECTnc pENnIEMTES
PROYECTOS PENDIENTES
Sc trabaja con actlvidad y sin
deSCanSO.

Maflana, iueves, q las doce de la
noche, vence el periodic legislative &C.
tual. La session de la Camara pueds
durar solamente hasta esa hors.
Hay multitud de bills no despacha-
dos, cuya aprobaci6n Sc apresurs, sin
que por esa circunstanclas dejen de
examinarse y discutirse los asuntos q
fondo.
Sc celebran tres sesiones cada
dia, seein vienen celebr&ndose desde
hace una semana.
Los proyectos que enmienda el
Conseio Ejecutivo requieren que Sc
reunan los Comites de conference as,
para yer el modo de llegar q un acuer.
do, en- un campo de transaction admi-
sible para los dos Cuerpos legislativos.
En- verdad es corto el espacio de
dos messs, cuando Sc trata de legislar
con un grande espiritu de reiorma y
cuando Sc quiere que las leyes no pc
quen dc ligeras y POGO meditadas.
Aunque tambien es cierto que, con
mayor metodo en- lostrahs1os, podrian
aprovech arse meior los sesenta dfas
que acuerda 81 bill Foraker.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-03-08
Toque de Dispersion

Tn diario local publica en- su nt-
nero de aver, una manifestation poll
tica de 35 republicsnos de Cayey, quie.
mes 90 desligan do todo compromise
con 81 partido que pcrtenecieron.
He aquf sus frases
eYaque grandes y continues es-
fuersos consasrados por muchos amos
ala colectividad publtcana no ha-
llan Ia compensation aque son acree'
dores, y aprsstandonos por imposicio-
mes absurdas, & la defsnsa de nuestros
intereses priv vativos, para que tales
prop6sitos no los entorpezca la con-
vanclonal discipline de partido, desde
esta fscha nos aleiamos de toda po.
Utica de partido ..asumiendo una ac'
titud Independence.
Cayey, Mario 2 de 1so5.s
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-03-08

En- varies puntos de Espaha los
repuhlicanos han celebredo meetings
de protesta contra las matanzas en-
Rusia,
isgs,U delegado del Gobierno esiite
siempre & esos actos, en- que Sc COL
sigma Ia general urotesta de los repu-
blicAnos espanoles, contra las oarba'
riss de San Petershurgo.
IN utho de doce a1os, protesto
tsrb!6n contra el asesinato de los nj.
6os rusos,
Lcs mas vthemantes, han dicho:
SEstamns en- anna Y en- espiritu con
los revolucicna1 los de Russia, Ell Gear
ha asestnado & los mismos que bends'
cia cuando partisn para Ia Manchu'
rta2
El deleendo dal Gohlerno llano
var!as veces al crden los oradores.
No solo en- EspsEa, sino en- todos
los pafses de Europa, las hecatombes
de Russia desniettan una indignation
que Sc resuelve 9n dlscursos y que tai
veg esta inauyeh1o para que ell gobier-
40 de San Petersbufgo Sc resuelva a
conceder las lihertades que demanda
81 pueblo, agobialo por un despotismo
feroz y por una m;seria espantosa.
En- Russia no hay hombres felices.
Nj ann 10 es 81 Car, que SO muere de
miedo en el fondo do sus palacios,
con vertidos en- fortale2as y custodia'
dos por inumerables bstallones.