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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
FOLK TOOK A DRINK.
Senator DolIey and Gen. SIetcalf sat
isiied Their Curiosity.

Does Governor Folk of Missouri take
drink of whisky?
There is a question that has bothered
babes and sages, great minds and great
hearts. beggars and princes, Ozark
Mountain squirrel hunters and Kansas
City trolley car dodgers, mint-Julep
Democrats from South Carolina, ana
sulphur breathing Democrats in Nor
tana
Newspaper men have leveIed their
guns on the famous Missourian time
and time again to get a definite answer
to this question. 1t has served as a
topic for more than one editorial. Folks
ardent effort to shut up the dram-Shops
on Sunday in Missouri have made MIN
an idol in the eyes of prohibitionists.
Surely" they cried. "he belongs to the
teetotalers."
But it remained for Kansas, the hot
bed of opposition to the Demon Rum, to
settle this question-Kansas which leads
in all things. It remained for the fam
Gus Folk from across the boundary to
come here and show his stand.
Folk, Hoch. Metcalf. Dolley, Coney
and other Kansas notables were at
Dodge City on Thursday to attend the
Grand Army of the Republic reunion
of the Seventh district These five came
home together on the same train last
night. After leaving Dodge they sat
IN the state room of the sleeper for a
time and talked about everything under
the sun, as brave, famous and great men
will
Hoch finally pleaded that he was tired
and sleepy, and finding the porter, had
his berth fixed up, and went off to
dreamland. Coney was also tired. He,
too, got into his bunk" Folk wander
ed off to the other end of the car to
see some one, leaving Metcalf and
DolIey alone.
''Metcalf," said Dolley. docs Folk
ever take a. drink? 1 have heard the
question put a good many times, but
no one ever seemed to know. He is
great Democrat and those fellows usual
~ like whisky"
Search me- nurmured Netcalf. I'll
tell you what we'll do though. Wen
just see if we can't rustic up bottle
somewhere and then call Folk in and
extend him an invitation"
I'm on said Dolley.
So the two skirmished around and
finally landed on bottle of good old
Bourbon, the kind that has Prince
Charming Moonlight on the State
House-steps- aroma" Just where they
got it would be reasonable to tell, and
then it has nothing to do with the point
to the story anyway.
The two conspirators put the bottle
into a grip and carried the satchel back
to the state room. The porter was then
bribed with quarter to go and find
Folk and bring him back to the state
room. In few minutes the man who
occupies the highest gift in the hands
of the Missouri people appeared.
Folk" said MetcaIf. won't you take
a drink. We didn't just know whether
you ever took anything or not. but we
thought there would be no harm in
asking"
Got anything" asked Folk
Sure" replied Dolley, diving into the
cavernous depths of the grip and pro-
ducing the whisky.
Folk took one. You never saw real
Democrat that wouldn't he remarked
with a smile as he smacked his lips.
The question is settled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
RAISING MONEY ORDERS
Is the Charge Made Against Norman
E. Roberts, Under Arrest.

Chicago, Aug. 4.-Charged with swim
ding merchants in twenty-one cities
out of thousands of dollars Norman E
Roberts, alleged money order raiser and
forger, was arrested last night at a sub
postal station.
Roberts said he was a salesman until
a few months ago. He is q years old
and comes from New York but has
wife living in Baltimore.
Roberts method has not differed from
that of several other swindlers, includ-
ing one woman, who have been sent to,
the penitentiary from Chicago within
the last three years.
The forger buys a money order at a
Sub-Station, usually for 25 cents and
payable to some other person. Then all
the writing is erased with chemicals and
the blanks are filled out for any amount
under 800. In Chicago the signature of
Postmaster Coyne was forged.
The raised order then is offered by
the swindler to some business house in
exchange for a small purchase and the
remainder which the forger receives.
represents the amount of his dishonest
gain.
Roberts itinerary included New York,
Boston, Providence, r. l., Pawtucket,
r. l.. Woonsoclzet. r. L, London, Conn,
Baltimore. Philadelphia, Harrisburg,
York, Pa, Norfolk and Richmond. Va,
Cincinnati and Dayton, o., INDIANAPOLIS
Chicago and Milwaukee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
DEATH OF CRIsWELL.
Suicide Suspected on Account of Story
About Miss Roosevelt.

Cincinnati Aug. 4.-The tragic
death of Robert w Criswell. in New
York last night, following the COM
plant against his paper, the New
Congressman Rhineck of Covington.
KY Miss Alice Roosevelt, Congress
man Langworthy and others, led to
the suspicion that, it was a case of
suicide caused by the results of that
publication. Mr.. Rhineck reached
Cincinnati today from a brief absence.
He said he was shocked by the news.
ut probably was suicide he said,
'sbut 1 do not believe the charge filed
against him prompted the act, for
CrisweH knew there was nothing for
him to fear in my case. Affairs that
the public have not been informed of, I
think prompted the deed. AS a matter
of fact 1 do not believe it is revealing
secret now to say that since the
publication of his arrest on the COM
plant made Criswen had been sum
mened to the district attorneys office
half a dozen times on cases entirely
distant from mine. believe Criswell
saw himself hopelessly enneshed and
died to end it all
81 believe Criswell was sincerely
sorry for the publication. He did not
reveal to me the author of the article
but promised to do so at the hearing
in September if by that time the man
did not come forward himself and
acknowledge the authorship.
He was not promised immunity. 1
told him 1 would do what 1 could for
him if he told all. but that did not
mean much, as it was not my case,
but that of the district attorney. 1 am
only a witness in whatever the case
developed into. yyeven now. Assistant
District Attorney Krotell did not
promise him immunity that know of.
But he told Criswell he would be as
easy as he could.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
ronr SCOTT LOG ROLLING.
Time Set Is september % With Good
Programme.

Fort Scott. Aug. 1.-The officers of
the Kansas and Missouri Log Rolling
association of the Woodmen of the
World lodges have decided to hold the
next log rolling in this city and the
date has been set for September %, at
which time it is estimated there will
be from 5000 to 10000 people in the
city from other towns. The associa-
ton in the future will be known as
the Fort Scott Log Rolling associa-
ton, and each year the log rolling
will be held in Fort Scott.
The programme, as is already map
ped out will be the big parade which
will be held in the morning. In the
afternoon the contests will be held at
Fern Lake park, will also the
speaking in the evening. Mayor Good
lander will make the welcoming adj
dress, and an address will be made by
w. A. Frazier, of Dallas, Texas, the
head organizer of the lodge. and by
Patrick Coney. of Topeka, department
commander of the G. A. r. of this
state. There will be several contests
at the park, including one for bands
and one for the drill teams of the
various lodges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
NEW FIELDER ARRIVES.
Murray Will Try for Hisey's Place in
Center Field.

Curly Murray, Topeka's latest
acquisition to its baseball team,
arrived today and this afternoon
played center field in the place of
Hisey, who will warm the bench for
a few days, to see whether his sue
cessor can beat him to his job or not.
Murray is a 800 batter" said
Sheard this morning, land I know
that he can cover more ground than
Hisey. If he also hits as well he can
have the job permanently, otherwise
Hisey will take care of that garden
again. 1 have some more men coming
along, but cannot give out their
names at this time. None of them are
inhelders. My pitching staff needs
some revamping and revising. 1 have
one or two new twirlers coming. I
shall let none of the old men go until
the new ones are tried out. Black
burn will continue to pitch if he can
do as we'll as he did on Thursday
Murray was with Wichita the fore
part of this season, but sprained his
right ankle very badly. This took him
out of the game, and for a time it
was feared that he could not return
this season. But the injured member
has healed up and he is able to play
again. Last, summer he was with
Pittsburg in the Missouri Valley
league. Then reason Wichita did not
take him back was because Kimmel
acuired Dusty Miller, a phenomenal
OulHelQer, VINO is DeIteT imam murray.
Owens leaves tonight for Toledo,
where on Saturday he will make his
debut with the American association
as an umpire. This afternoon he UNI
pired with Gus Alberts The latter
will fill up the vacancy in Shiveley' S
staff until a regular man is supplied.
This is the deciding game of the
series this afternoon" said Owens this
morning, land may be hard. Since
| Alberts was instructed to take my
place we thought that we would work
| together. 1t is my last game in the
western association, and 1 am sorry
to leave
Mike WeIday joined the Joplin team
today. He appeared in left field for
1.-THE Miners this afternoon. BaerwaId
/ was in right. Maggie may be let go
upon BayIess' return.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
TO HOLD MANCHURIA.
japanese Are Making Extensive Prep
arations for That End.

New York, Aug. 4.-The Times says:
Japan has apparently a fixed and
firm determination not to relinquish her
hold on Manchuria, no matter what con-
tingencieS may arise as a result of the
pending peace negotiations. At least
this is the construction put on the hasty
and secret preparations now going for
ward for the building of an extension
of the railroad which now runs from
FuSan on the southeast coast of Korea
to Seoul, and which it is planned to
take across the Yalu for $50 miles into
Manchuria joining the Chinese Eastern
railway probably at Liaoyang.
Rush orders have been placed in the
last few days with American firms and
corporations for the material for the
road. This material includes $50 steel
bridges, $50 locomotives and 1000 cars.
The striking feature of the enterprise
is the secrecy that has been observed
In placing the orders and for the deliv-
cry Of the bridges and rolling stock at
the point nearest to that where they
will be used.
Delivery is to be made overland and.
although the saving in time can hardly
exceed three weeks, a three fold outlay
in the way of freight bills seems not to
have deferred the Japanese government
from adopting that method of transpor-
tation.
The United States Steel Corporation
according to the Times, has been given
small structures, the cost totalling $780,
900, while the Baldwin Locomotive
Works has the contract for the $50 loco
motives of the small, narrow gauge
type. The locomotives will cost $2,225,-
000
The cars ordered are to be of steel,
there being two contracts awarded each
for 1000 cars, the total cost being 81
900, 900. About half of the material con-
tracted for will be shipped over the
Great Northern railroad to Seattle and
the rest will be taken over the Northern
Pacific to Tacoma. From these ports
the material will be transported to Yoko-
hama. When the Russian and Jap
anese ENJOYS begin their conference at
Portsmouth next week on a day yet to
be fixed, the first action of M. White.
latter the preliminaries are over, will be
to ask for an outline of the Japanese
terms as a basis of discussion. Upon
the reply to this request will depend
the continuance of the negotiations
This is the explanation of the appar-
emily radical utteranee of the Russian
peace commissioner since his appoint
ment and it is also the explanation of
his reputation of the way in which
these utterances have been interpreted
i and extended
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
NLaror Davis DENIES It.

Mayor w. H. Davis takes exceptions
to the statements made by G.. Wash
ington Dusenberry that the reason
Dusenberry was refused an appoint-
ment back to his old job of bicycle
chicken policeman was because he
worked too hard at it. Il never said
that said the mayor this morning. He
knows that 1 never said anything of
that sort What did say was that he
made his arrests too Extensively.
heard considerab BILE complaint about the
way he made his arrests. Then too, I
heard that he used vile language. I
won't have man in my employ who
uses vile language.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
DEATH DUE TO STRIKE.
Nervous Strain Proved Too Much for
Chicago Coal Man.

Chicago. Aug.A. Edwin F. Daniels.
president of the coal company bear
ing his name, died suddenly at his
operation.
Mr.. Daniels was active among the
employers from the outset of the
transfers strike. It was at his sug-
gestion that the real issue of the strike
was forced when the teamsters en-
ployed by the Edwin F. Daniels Coal
company were ordered to deliver coal
to the Montgomery Ward house. The
nervous strain under which he worked
is believed to have been responsible,
to a great extent, for his Illness He
was 81 years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
Fastest Motor Boat Yet BuiIt.

Bridgeport, Conn, Aug. A trial
trip just made by a motor boat built
from the plans of Charles F. Herrechoff,
at the plant of the American Boat Man
ufacturing company here, is said to
have demonstrated that the craft is the
fastest ever built The boat is said to
have engines of rs horse power. She is
about 80 feet long, with less than feet
beam. and sets very low in the water.
She is constructed OF aluminium and
steel. Much secrecy has been maintain
ed in her building. She will be given
another trial today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
statuarr 1000 Years old.

New York, Aug. 4-The METROPOLITAN
Museum of Art has purchased in Paris.
according to an announcement made
yesterday. a piece OF statuary believed
to be more than sixteen hundred wears
old. The work. is a bronze image of
Caius Vibius Trebonianus Gallus, one
of the emperors of Rome, and was dug
up near San Giovanni Laterano about
so years ago by Prince Demidoff, the
Russian archaeologist, who was then
making excavations with the permission
of Pope Plus TX. The bronze when
found was in an excellent state of pres
ervation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
Denver and Retlrn SIS SANTA Re.

Annual meeting Grand Aerie Fra
ternal Order of Eagles, annual meet
ing American Osteopathic association
and annual convention of National
Association Fire Insurance agents
Tickets on sale August IL, 13, Is. re-
turn limit August %. Can be extend
ed until September IS.
1.25 y. M. and 1000 p. M; observa-
ton cars, rock ballast track, block
signal system, and Harvey eating
houses.
For information. literature, sleeping
car reservations, address
T. L. KING, C. P. & T. A.
Topeka, Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
DOLLEY CONFIRMS IT.
Says That He. Stubs and Hoch
Agreed on Williams.

'T am not ready to talk and have
nothing to say this morning" was all
that Governor Hoch replied in answer
to a question when he would appoint F.
L. williams of Clay Center as his pri-
vate secretary. The board OF control
was equally retieent regarding the APP
pointrnent of Fred Knapp as its secre-
tary.
Senator DolIey said, however, that the
matter would go through. THE thing
was fixed up by Hoch, Stubs and my
self the other day. was his reply this
morning to the question. II do not
know how it leaked out. But it will
stand"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
Isidore wormser Doomed to Knife.

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. 4-Isidor Worm
ser, the we'll known New York banker
and broker, is seriously ill here from an
aggravated case of appendicitis. His
condition last night was so serious that
four doctors were called in conference.
They decided that he must undergo a
surgical operation at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
Denver and Return SIS Santa Fe.

Annual meeting Grand Aerie Fra
ternal Order of Eagles, annual meet
ing American Osteopathic association
and annual convention of National
Association Fire Insurance agents.
Tickets on sale August 10, Is, IS, re-
turn limit August %. Can be extend-
ed until September rs.
Three fast trains daily, 11:55 a. M,
1925 p. m. and 1000 p. M; observa-
ton cars, rock ballast track, block
signal system, and Harvey eating
houses.
For information. literature, sleeping
car reservations. address
T. L. KING. c. P. & T. A,
Topeka, kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
Boycott Not So Bad as Painted.

San Francisco, Aug. 4.-John Barret,
the newly appointed minister to Col
ombia, is here in connection with the
commercial relations between the Uni
ted States and China, particularly as
regards the boycott inaugurated by the
Chinese guilds against American prod
ucts. Minister Barrett while conceding
that the Chinese guilds are ali-powerful
in their country, is of the opinion that
the alarm shown by the people of this
country over the action of the Chinese
is unnecessarily exaggerated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
Drevfus~ Withdrayvs Suit.

Pittsburg. Pa, Aug. 4.-The charge of
assault and battery preferred by Barney
Dreyfus. president of the Pittsburg base
ball club. against Thomas J. Ward, said
to be a student for the priesthood, who as
saulted Dreyfus in his private box during
the game, was withdrawn today by Mr..
Dreyfus. Previous to the hearing the de-
PENDANT, who was introduced to Dreyfus
as Father Wash, apologized for his con-
duct and the suit was then withdrawn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
NO MORE MONEY.
For Tribal Schools in the Territory
After March A Next.

Washington, Aug. ACTING Secre-
tary of the Interior Ryan has decided
that the appropriation for the mainten-
ance of Indian tribal schools in Indian
Territory must cease, March A next,
when tribal government for the Five
Civilized tribes goes into effect. The
decision is announced in letter from
commissioner of Indian affairs in re-
Spouse to a letter from that officer, ask
ing to be advised as to the length OF
time which contracts run with Choctaw
boarding school superintendent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
TRAINS ARE STILL DELAYED.
Rock Island Troubles in Colorado Still
Continue.

The Rock Island tracks which were
washed out near Colorado Springs are stu
l1nrepaired and all trains are delayed.
Heavy cloud bursts in the vicinity of the
Springs last Tuesday caused the washout
and Limon several miles of track were de-
stroyed 1t is now necessary that the east
bound trains make a detour by the way of
Denver. which causes a delay OF from
three to five hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
Another Cycle record Broken.

Ogden. Utah, Aug. Nv. E. Samuel
son of Provo. Utah, broke the worlds
bicycle record for two miles at the local
saucer track. Riding from scratch in a
two mile lap handicap professional race
he did the distance in 3:4S Is. This is
4-5 of a second better than any prev
ious record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
France Wants Her soldiers Bones.

Berlin, Aug. 4.-The French govern
ment some time ago expressed wish
that the bones of French soldiers who
died while prisoners during the Franco
Prussian war, should be returned to
France. Emperor William has ordered
that this be done and that military
honors shall be rendered in every in
stance during the transfer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
WhitelaS Reid Entertains.

London, Aug. 4.-Whitelaw Reid,
American ambassador. entertained at
luncheon today a number of his $meri
can friends who are visiting London
The guests included Charles H. Boyn-
ton, Mr.. and Mrs: Jordan of San Fran
cisco and Robert J. Wynne.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04

Put in Bay, O, Aug. 4.-The Inter
national Apple Shippers association
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent. d. o. Wiley, Detroit; vice presi-
dent, J. D. Hendrickson, Philadelphia;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04

Call up Topeka Coal Co., 72O Kansas
ave, for low prices on semi-anthracite.
Either phone, 1872
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
sf.25 Nathena and Return.

Sunday, August s. special train will
leave Rock Island depot at 8 o'clock
a. M. returning leave Wathena p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04

The Topeka Coal Co. has received q
large shipment of storage rate coal. Call
up phone 4s2 for prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04
Spanish Ir,fante Dies.

maria Alfonso. son of the late prin-
cess of the Asturias. sister of King
Alfonso, and heir presumptfve to the
throne, died this morning of menin-
gifts. He was born February Is, 1898:
The child's father, Prince Charles of
Bourbon. will be married in Nov ennb Der
to Princess Maria Teresa, his deceased
wife's sister
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04

The Topeka Coal Co. has an induce
ment. Call them up. Phones 4s2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04

In Grocery and Meat prices
for you at the C. o. D. :
Nice Apples per peck from
lOc to. ...... zoe
Potatoes, fine large stock,
50 lbs. .,.. .35c
Hamburg Steak, ID. ;. .10c
Jumbo Sour Pickles,
two dozen .......... .25c
Sweet Split Pickles,
quart -. 1Oc
Good Vinegar, gallon. .10c
Cabbage, solid heads, each 20
Perfection Oil, gallon. LOG
Bouquet Patent Flour,
50-tb sack ST. 9
Our Own Brand Lard
Bib pail -. 30c
BIB pail -. doc
5, 10-fb pail 90c
Best Cane Granulated Sugar
41a lbs for .25c
9 TBS for. SOC
10 lbs for .$1.00
Swift s Butterine, ID. :. loo
White Lard, ID. .71ac
Choice Elberta Peaches,
basket ...... zoe
Premium Soda Crackers,
1 To or more, per ID. :. &c
Good Broken Coffee,
3 lbs for .25c
II lbs. granulated sugar for SOC
with a $500 order for other goods.)
We invite you to come in and
look at our premiums.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-04

The Topeka Coal Co. has an induce
ment. Cafl them up Phones 4S2.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-02-18

A MurderouS Assault
on Second
Mate.

An assault and a conference.-the on
the decks of the bark Willscott at
midnight last night caused the arrest
and incarceration in the station house
of Arthur Johnson, the Waterman, and
the conveyance of Charles E. Berndes,
second mate, to the Queens Hospital
where a knife wound in his right
breast was treated.
Just about y o'clock the second
mate, who had spent the evening in
town, approached the Willscott which
lies at Railway wharf No. .. It was
moonlight, and as he came close to the
vessel he noticed the gangway was not
over the side. He called TO the watch
man and asked him to lower it. The
Waterman refused, saying the captain
had ordered him not to lower it for
any one. Thereupon Berndes Chamber
ed up over the rail and fastening to-
ward Johnson. said:
over?"
Il won't put it over for you or any
body else Johnson is alleged to have
replied"
For answer, the mates fist shot out
and caught the 6O-year old Waterman
square on the mouth causing blood to
start from a cut Instantly, Johnson
is alleged to have drawn a knife which
he, according to the mate, plunged in
to his right breast, the blade penetrat-
ing the lung. That ended the fight.
The captain and others came on deck
and sent for the police. The wounded
man was lifted in and taken to the
hospital where his wound was pro-
nounced serious.
The mate is "a years of age, big and
strong. The Waterman is 60 years old,
tall, slim and apparently not strong.