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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
TROUBLE FOR FOSTER.
Nielsen Management Nearly Baked
on Topeka Performance.

The curtain at the Alice Nielsen per-
formance last night came very near
not going up at all on account of a
small sized insurrection on the part
of three managers of the company
For a company which carries twelve
people the Alice Nielsen Opera COM
pany carries some heavy managerial
ballast-there are just three of them
one for each quartette. In the first
place there is Henry Russell, who
seems to be free lance manager, then
comes Miss Nielsen's private manager
and thirdly the ShubertS have man
ager who looks after their interests in
the exploitation Of the whole en-
semble.
With one accord these three ar
raigned themselves against Frank
Foster who represented the Pipe Or
gan association management in bring
ing the attraction here.
t'They started to beef as soon as
they got into town. said Frank Eos
ter sThey beefed because we had
changed the performance from the
Auditorium to the Grand; they took
exception to certain expenses which
had been incurred in advertising and
then they refused to allow the cur
tain to go up because we had issued
free passes to thirty ushers who are
employed at the Auditorium. These
passes were issued before we had
counted on the change from the Au-
ditorium. They insisted that I would
have to put up the money for these
thirty tickets I refused to do this
and said that I had had an under
standing with Alman Barrett and that
he had agreed with me that it would
be best to let the matter rest. I told
them that I would have to stand pat.
They then threatened to leave the city.
They said that they could furnish bond
if we started action against them for
not fulfilling the contract. I told
them that I hoped so for I wouldn't
want to pay the board bill. It GER
tainly was a trying experience. I had
all three of the managers down on me
at once. 1t was a relief when I heard
the sound of the bell for the curtain to
go up. The Pipe Organ association lost
money on the venture. The receipts
were divided upon the percentage ba-
sis. Seventy-five per cent went to the
opera management and twenty-five per
cent to the association. The total re-
ceipts were 1852 and the expenses of
the association were $39.S5 in excess of
the twenty-five per cent of the receipts
which went to the pipe organ fund.
Alice Nielsen and her company got
S414 and the pipe organ fund got
S128"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
REBELS HOLD RIGA.
According to Reports Circulating in
St. Petersburg.

st. Petersburg, Dec 1S.-Night-
Via Eydtkuhnen, East Prussia, Dec.
13.-Reports are in circulation to the
effect that the insurgents at Riga have
captured the fortress there. Inquiries
made at the ministry of the interior
resulted in the statement being made
that the governments advices do not
confirm the capture of the fortress and
the seizure of the governor. The sit
uation, however is admitted to be
grave. The commander at Riga yes
terday appealed for additional troops
which, were dispatched.
Provisional Government.
Berlin, Dec. 15.-The dispatch to the
LokaI Anzeiger from St. Petersburg
dated Tuesday, December y, via
Eydtkuhnen, says that a message
from Riga announced that the Lituan-
ians are masters of the city, that they
have formed a secret provisional gov
ernment, that officers do not dare to
go on the streets in uniform and that
the army is regarded by the Russian
authorities as unsafe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
COOPER DIVORCE SUIT.
Wealthy Farmers Romance Being
Aired This Afternoon.

The suit for divorce of John G.
Cooper, the wealthy Shawnee county
farmer, who on the tenth of last April
married Miss Clara Stookeye in Kan
sas City, is being heard in the district
being an old mans darling and threat
ems to end as most cases of this na-
ture do. The honeymoon of the Coop
ers was very short, but seems to have
been strenuous enough. On the 26th
of the succeeding month after their
marriage Mr.. Cooper filed suit for d.
vorce alleging many reasons why he
should be released from his marriage
agreement with the defendant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
PULLMAN OPPOSES.
Asks to Have Suit for Charter Fee
Sent to Federal Court.

The Pullman Car company today fled
in the supreme court its petition for the
transfer of the suit brought against it
by Attorney General c. c. Coleman for
the collection OF charter fees to the
United States circuit court.
The company sets forth that it is an
Illinois corporation, and is not liable for
the charter fees which the state has de-
manded The state wants the company
to pay up S14,S00 on it's full capitaliza-
ton as a preliminary to doing business
in the state. The charter board has re-
fused to grant the conI5any a charter
until this is done.
The supreme court allowed the West
ern Union Telegraph company to remove
a similar suit to the United States court,
and SO it is to be expected that the same
result viii follow in tn pullman applica-
ton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13

City Executive Gave the FIremen an
Exhibition of His Agility.

Mayor Davis Tuesday afternoon
qualified as a member of the Topeka
ire department by climbing up one of
the long ladders of the big aerial
truck attached to Station No. 2, in a
ladder drill. The mayor is light and
active and made the ascension on the
long ladder to the top of the city hall
with the aIertness of a trained member
of the force,
A crowd of the members OF the de-
partment gathered about and inter-
estedly watched the city's. chief execu-
tive perform. A few pedestrians who
were walking by also stopped long
enough to take in what was going on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13

Waldorf Astor. He is a director in sew
eraI banks and other corporations,
among them the Illinois Central Railway
company.
Mr.. Peabody's salary was fixed at $780,
600 a year.
Mr.. Peabody will take office on Jan
uary l. when he will relieve Frederick
Cromwell, temporary president.
The board of trustees adopted a reso-
luton of thanks to Mr.. Cromwell for
his service as temporary president.
Charles A. Peabody was nominated
for trustee to succeed Justice Rufus W.
Peckham and Emory McClintock was
nominated to succeed Elihu Root, as
trustee. Both of these nominations un-
der the bylaws went over until the next
meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
PERKINS RETlRES.
Resignation Accepted and Successor
Elected.

New York, Dec. 13.-George w. Per
kins rendered his resignation as vice
president and chairman of the finance
committee of the New York Life In
surance company at a meeting of the
board of trustees today and it was ac-
cepted. Alexander f. Orr was elected
to succeed Mr.. Perkins as ranking
third vice president and chairman of
the finance committee.
Mr. Orr is a retired merchant of this
city, a former. president of the cham
Der of commerce and vice president of
the Rapid Transit commission
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
LOCAL MENTION.

SCOT falling on the roof of the resi-
dence of A. A. Rodgers at 1119 Tyler
street set fire to the roof Tuesday af-
ternoon at O'Clock and did trifiing
damage before the fire department put
out the blaze.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Gambs Of 31S Lo-
Gust street, are the parents of a son
born yesterday.
George W. stansfield has taken out
number Is for his automobile. There
are still 35 automobiles in town running
around without a license.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
ANOTHER PLEASANT DAY.
Temperature Rises and Air Is BaImy
and Pleasant.

tn weather predicted for today
must have miBcarried in some way for
instead OF the cold and cloudy weather
which the weather man promised to in
fiict upon the community, the eondi-
tions today are just the reverse. The
sun is shining brightly and the tam
perature is several degrees higher than
it was yesterday. The predictions say
that the same conditions which exist to-
day will prevail tomorrow and that if
there is a change of any kind that it
will be towards higher temperatures ard
a clearer sky. The latter part of the
prediction will be hard to anticipate for
the sky is almost entirely devoid Of
clouds today and the sun is shining
bright and warm.
The hourly temperatures for today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
NO DECISION YET.
Caldwell Jury at salna Still Consider
ing the Case.

salina, Kan, Dec. 13.=The jury in
the Caldwell murder case is still out,
not having arrived at an agreement at
a late hour this afternoon.
It may be safely stated that if they
fail to agree by o'clock Judge Rees
will dismiss them from further con
sideration of the trial
Last night the jury were given beds
after 10 O'Clock. as they were worn
out from loss of sleep.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
REBATES GIVEN.
Chicago & Alton Indicted by
Federal Grand Jury in Chicago.
Two Former officials Accused
Jointly With the Road.
CHARGES ARE SERIOUS
Specific Violations of Law Mem
toned in Indictment.
SchwarzschiId & Sulzberger Re-
ceived Refunds on Shipments.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-An indictment was
returned today by the federal grand
jury against the Chicago & Alton Rail-
way company, John Fairbirn, former
vice president of the company and F. A.
Wann. former general freight agent Of
the road.
Charges against the railroad COM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
MILLER TO CHANGE.
win Be on Military Affairs Instead of
Public Land.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Congressman
Miller today arranged with the speaker
to be transferred from the public land
committee of which he is now the rank
ing member to the committee on mill
tary affairs. He does this on the be-
lief that public lands committee is not
so important generally and especially
in Kansas as that on military affairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13

Chicago, Dec. 13.-The examination
Of Veniremen in connection with the
selection Of the first jury in the beef
trust cases began today In the United
States district court before Judge
Humphrey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
PEABODY CHOSEN.
President OF Mutual Life to Succeed
R. A. NIcCurdy.

New York, Dec. 13.-Charles A. Pea
body was elected president of the Mutual
Life Insurance company at a meeting of
the board of trustees today. Mr.. Pa
body's election was unanimous.
Mr.. Peabody is a lawyer and is the
American representative of William
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
REEDER.s. VETERAN Eli.
Would Retire superannuated Clerks at
Sixty-fiye on Half Pay.

Reeder today introduced a bill to retire
superannuated department clerks, who
were veterans of the war of the rebel
lion and 65 years of age at one-half
their yearly compensation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
Mrs. NewaII Wiu Gel a Divorce.

Lettie NJ. Newan filed suit for df-
vorce in the district court this morn
ing alleging abandonment by her hus-
band, Charles r. NewalI. The case
will not be contested as the husband
has filed papers waving his appear
anee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
Funeral Of Dan Hanner.

Emporia, Dec. 13-It is announced
here today that the funeral of the late
Mr.. Dan Hamer viii take place at
Madison, Kan. on Thursday, December
IA, at 2 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
Weather Indicaflons.

Chicago. Dec. 13.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Probably cloudy tonight and
Thursday; with possibly rain in south
east portion; warmer Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
BniIdine for Pittsbnre

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Congressman
Campbell today introduced a bill nro-
viding for a public building at Pitts
pIrpOsc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
ATWOOD TO SPEAK IN TOPEKA.
viii Deliver Address Before Jefferson
Club Thursday Evening.

John H. Atwood of Leavenworth will
deliver an address before the Jefferson
club at III West Sixth avenue Thursday
evening, December IA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13

Chicago, Dec. 13.-7 a. m. tempera-
lures: New York 40; Boston "a; Phila-
delphia 40; Washington 36; Chicago p;
Minneapolis Is; Cincinnati 81; st. Louis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
CHANGE PLACES.
Miller, of Kansas, Transferred
to Naval Committee.
Senate Accepts Canal Bill Passed
by House.

washington, Dec. 13.-When the
house met today Speaker Cannon an
nounced the transfer of Representative
Mondeu (Wyo.) from the committee
on military affairs to the public lands,
and of Mr.. Miller (Kan.) from public
lands to military affairs. The transfer
gives the two members the same COM
nittee assignments they had in the
last congress.
In the Senate.
Washington, Dec. 13.=When the
senate convened today Vice President
Fairbanks presented an extract from
the minutes of the senate of Canada,
expressing thanks for the cordial re-
ception extended by the senate and
house of representatives to the Hon.
Raol Dandurand, speaker of the Ca
madam senate, the Hon. Mackenzie
Bowen, ex-premier and senator, and
the Hon. Senator NcSweeney, at the
Inauguration of President Roosevelt.
Mr.. Allison from the committee on
appropriations, reported the bill max
ing an appropriation for the Panama
canal work and gave notice that he
would ask the senate to take it up to-
morrow. He said that the committee
was of the opinion that $11,000,000
w
poses and the amount had been left as
fixed by the house.
A bill authorizing the Portland &
Seattle Railway cofnpany 10 construct
a bridge across the Columbia river at
Vancouver, Wash, was passed.
The senate at 12:45 p. m. went into
executive session and at 1925 p. m.
adjourned.
Philippine Tariff Taken Up.
Washington, Dec. 13.=Discussion of
the Philippine tariff before the house
committee on ways and means began
this morning with the full committee
and Secretary Taft, Governor Luke E.
Wright of the Philippines, Colonel
Clarence r. Edwards, chief of the bu-
reau of insular affairs and q number
of representatives of American sugar
interests in attendance. F. r. Hatha-
way, secretary of the sugar manufac-
turers, was the chief speaker and for
more than an hour reviewed testimony
given by Philippine citizens and of
ficials at the hearings before the SEN
ators and representatives included in
the Taft party at the time of their
visit to the islands last summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
JOhnk Takes a Hal

]. II. JOhnk, the Solomon. kan. re-
former, created excitement for the
crowd while waiting for the hearing to
commence. Johnk is the man who or
iginated the farmers cooperative eIe-
vator idea, and though he came to
Kansas from Germany in 1880, he has a
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-26

NEW YORK, Aug. %. - Police OF
this city are trying to solve mystery
for Paterson. N. j. An automobile
stopped at broadway and Madison
avenue, IN the Jersey city, and a young
man was hoisted out and set upon the
sidewalk Then the auto sped on and
the young man stood IN the position In
which he was set down, talking incO-
herently. The Paterson police totcd
him to the station. where he gave an
assortment of names and addresses,
one OF which was Benjamin FinkeI-
stein, 62 Catharine street, New York.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-26
Prosperity of Cuba.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.--In state
ment furnished to the press regarding
"the prosperity of Cuba" Senior Quesa
da, the minister from that island, de.
clared that its prosperity was such
that even the most optimistic are sur
prised. There was no section of the
island, the minister said. which had
not received great impetus. CONNER
cially and industrially, and with the
continuance of ''the excellent sanitary
conditions, the increasing production
and investments it is to be expected
that in a few years the wealth of the
country will be doubled"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-26
MAYOR DUNE ARRESTED.
Held Up In Evanston For Esxr~~dins
the speed limit.


CHICAGO, Aug, Mayor Edward
It. Dunno Of Chicago wits arrested ia
the suburbs OF Evanston for violation
OF the ordinance regulating the speed
of automobiles.
The mayor, In company with John
Boylston, was riding through Evanston
when he was stopped by policeman,
who accused the chauffeur, Edward
Sykes, of going too last. ALI three &C.
eupants of the automobile were taken
to the Evanston police station. The
mayor remained outside the station In
the automobile while the other two
went in to appear before the justice.
II don't know anything about the
speed of these things said the mayor,
"but don't think we were going very
fast However, we may have been,
and guess we will have TO pay our
fine like anybody else"
Sykes was unable to decide whether
he should pay the fine of $40 which
was placed against him by the justice
and came out to consult the mayor
about It.
go ahead and pay the fine,s advised
the mayor. 1t was paid, and the ma
chine moved away after Mayor Dunno
had solicitously inquired concerning
the speed limit in his own city. saying
he did not desire TO be arrested again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-26
BURIED IN ONE GRAVE.
Hsrrf- Lindsey and His Fiancec In-
TERED Together.

MANCHESTER, VI, Aug q. Har-
ris Lindsey. deputy police commits
sfoner OF New York, and Miss Evelyn
II. Willing OF Chicago. who were killed
by a train which struck their autom0-
bile at Remington one week ago. were
buried side by side in Dellwood ccmc-
terry here. The two were to have been
married in short time.
Prior to the funeral service both
bodies lay in the Mark Skinner library.
gift to the town by Miss vikings
mother. Mr.. Lindsleys body had been
taken TO New York, where services
were held, and was returned here
Wednesday, accompanied by Edward
Strauss and j. G. Corrigan, two SER
geants OF Company A, Twelfth New
York regiment, of which company MIR.
Lindsey was captain.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-26
LORD CURZON IS OUT
Resignation as Viceroy Of India
Accepted by King Edward.
EARL OF MISIO SUCCEEDS HIN.
Disagreement With Kitchener over
Army REORGANIZATION Cause of
CurSou's Determination
TO Quit.

LONDON, Aug. 21.-The resignation
of Lord Curzen Of Kedleston as viceroy
of India and the appointment of the
Earl of Mimic as his successor was
announced at the India office. Accord
ing to the correspondence, which is Is
sued In the form OF a white book, Ii
appears that Lord Curzon's resignation
was cabled to that Office on Aug. il.
The correspondence shows decidedly
bitter feeling between Lord Curzon,
the India office and Lord Kitchener,
commander in chief of the forces in
India, over the new scheme of army
administration in India. Lord Cur
zon's dissatisfaction came to a head
with the refusal of the cabinet to APP
point Major General Sir Edmund Bar
row on Lord Curzon's recommends
ton military supply member of the
council
Replying on Aug to the refusal of
Mr.. Brodrick, secretary of state for
India, to make this appointment, Lord
Curzon requests that the government
reconsider its decision Gin order to en-
able me to accept the responsibility,
which / infer his majesty's government
still desires me to assume"
Mr. Brodrick again refused to COM
ply with the request for the appoint
ment of Major General Barrow, and
Lord Curzon replied as follows:
at is apparent that his majesty's
government denies me that confidence
which alone can enable me to serve
them and attach fundamentally diff
lferent Interpretation from myself to
the notifications, upon the acceptance
of which | alone consented to remain
In Office. The situation therefore re-
mains where it was when ! resigned
in June If the government is unable
to accept my views request the pre-
mier to place my resignation in the
hands of his majesty
| To this Mr. Brodrick replied that
there was request from Mr.. Balfour
! that Lord Curzon reconsider his de-
termination In a final dispatch, how
ever, dated Aug. II, Lord Curzon said:
"The main question is not the choice
! of individual, but one of the princi-
pies underlying a future change In our
administration. | am reluctantly driv-
en- to the conclusion that the policy of
his majesty's government is based on
principles that | could not conscien-
| tiously carry into execution. In the
| interests of the new organization 1T is
desirable that / should be relieved of
my duties with as little delay as pos
sible."
To this Mr.. Balfour himself replied
| that he had with the most profound
regret submitted Lord Curzon's resig-
nation to the king"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-26
TO SUE NAN PATTERSON.
rombs Caterer Wants Rabbit Foot
lie Loaned Her.


NEW YORK, Aug. -. = John G.
Jones, caterer ut the Tombs prison.
announced that he had retained At
torney O. r. Kingsley to bring suit
against Nan Patterson for the return
OF rabbits foot given into his Gus
tody by an unnamed man several
years ago after the man had been
acquitted Of murder charge.
The rabbits foot, according TO Mr..
Jones. was loaned by him TO Nan as
soon as he Ionesl learned that Abe
Levy had been retained to defend the
girl He has received numerous let
terS from persons in this city aud out
urging him TO take legal steps to re-
cover the talisman. one from a man
In Elkhart, Ind. offering to dcfray the
expenses OF the suit.
The rabbits foot has been promised
TO Berthe Claiche, the young woman
who shot and killed Emil Gerdron sew
eral weeks ago, The rabbits foot has
been carried by all the most noted al
legged murtierers OF recent years who
became Tombs prisoners, except Pat
rick. Roland Il. aIolineux had it I'm
his possession two years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-26

MANILA, Aug. 81. = Advices from
Zamboanga say that three wonderful
demonstrations were held there in hon
or of Secretary of War Taft and par
ty. All the tribes in the Moro prov
inces and the leading dattos were rep
resented. There was a procession, a
drill by Moros. parade and native
dances. AT night there was a dance at
the Army and Navy club and a recep-
ton by the Mindanao club. The Tween
tieth infantry, commanded by Colonel
MAUI, led the parade, and hundreds
of school children sang in English.
The Logan has sailed for Jolo with
Secretary Taft and party
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-26
Coat Of Arm. For canal Zone.

WASHINGTON, Aug. %. The 18TH
milan canal commission has adopted
as coat of arms for the government
OF the Panama canal zone and for the
use Of the commission itself a shield
showing in base n Spanish galleon OF
the fifteenth century under full sail
coming head-in between two high
banks, the sky being yellow with the
glow Of sunset in the shield the colors
OF the arms of the United States, I'm
der it is written, THE Land Divided.
the World United" -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-26

MIDDLETOWN, n Y, Aug. 21.--
Thrusting her hand into hole knocked
In the bottom of boat by a submerged
rock, Miss Hattie Hanley Of 1867
Eighth avenue, Manhattan, saved Mrs.
John Hoff, also Of New York, and her
self from drowning. For an hour Miss
Hanley held the water in check, but
her strength was almost exhausted
when rescuing party arrived. The
skin filled in moment after the wo-
men had been taken out of it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-26

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. % More
than forty years after they had kissed
each other goodby In Ireland, Mrs.
Catherine Healy and her sister, Mrs.
Nora Kelley, met upon the pier OF tho
American line upon the arrival Of the
IIayorso,d , 800. 't--~-s> ~@i Roth wo-
t1tNeTlOIu from isit,4 pvv4. ~
men have married and have children.
but not one word of all this did either
know until few months age. Both
left at once for the home of the elder
sister, Mrs. liealy, In Allentown. !