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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-15

The baseball season is here with all
Its attendant symptoms Baseball IS
good thing because it causes some
people to sit up and take notice who
might otherwise never do so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-15

The late Mr.. Alton B. Parker's state
ment that he was defeated because of
MIR. Bryan is no nearer the truth than
that Mr.. Bryan was defeated because of
MIR Parker
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-15

Maxim Gorky went be tried for trea-
son against the Russian government
This must be consOling to a man who
IS dying of consumption and at best
has but a few months to live.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-15

Mayor w H. Davis Of Topeka is
used to all kind of annoyances in a
business way but it is a safe guess
that he learned a few new capers this
week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-15

The Russian and japanese fleets ap-
pear to be taking plenty of time They
may figure it out that where the fate
of two nations is the prize there is
such a thing as too hasty action.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-15

one thing certain-it has been defn-
1tely decided that Treasurer Kelly has
no attorney in the suit to defeat the
Kansas oil refinery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-15

What viii the thirsty people Of kan
sas City, No, do now that Mayor Rose
of Kansas City. Kan, has decided to
have the joints closed on Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-15

There is a grand jury in Chicago that
appears to be able to do things, but
then perhaps there is more crime in
Chicago than in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-15

Senator Burton is now able to APP
preciate the trite assertion that the
mills Of the gods grind slowly but
they grind exceeding fine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-15

Governor Hoch says that he believes
the whale story in the Bible. That does
not prove, however, that he believes all
the stories the Kansas politicians tell
him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-15

The strawberry crop apepars to be
having hard sledding-the weather bu-
Teau scheduled snow for today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-15

Guilford Dudley, who died Friday,
WAS one of Topeka's richest men, but
he was never accused of making vul-
gar display Of his wealth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-15

Topeka appears to have shaken of
2he old shell and is now ready to entel
the Progress derby.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-15

Washburn appears to have neglected
ats baseball studies this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-15

There are very few sportsmen who
hunt animals in the spring but Roose-
Welt is president and there's the DIFF
ference
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-15

Radium has been found near kan
sas City viii Chanute. and the other
southern Kansas towns please take 4
back seat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-15

The strike i'm the Santa Fe shops
comes at time when the company is
loaded with work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-15

Did any one suggest fixing the as
phalt pavements in Topeka?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13
ATKINSON WILL WIN.
Mecomas viii Not Accept Court 0
Claims Judseship-coast Clear
FOR Ex-Governor.

WASHINGTON, D. c, April 10
Ex-Governor Atkinson's chances oil
landing on the Court Of Claims bench
are materially brighter to-day. Sen.
ator McComas, of Maryland, who was
regarded as a more likely candidate,
has decided that he does not want to
80 on the Court Of Claims. and will
not accept an appointment to that pc.
sition II II is rendered him. McComas
out OF the way, it is believed no other
man has a promise of this position,
and West v~irginians now expect the
President to appoint Atkinson, when
he returns to Washington about the
first Of June. 1t is hardly believed
any appointment will be made before
that time.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13
HEARD SHOTS BY PHONE.
Wheeling Wife Calls Husband t
Hear Her Shoot Herself.

sE|IHf. HFIFN AF41tH NhFNa TLLL HE4HAs-
WHEELING, w. Va, April 13.-Af.
ter bidding goodby TO her husband
over the telephone and leaving the
receiver down soGthat he might hear
the fatal shots, Mrs. Charles ]. Hab:
erstain, wife Of a Wheeling saloonlst,
sent three bullets into her breast at
her home, 1907 Main street, late last
evening. "Goodby, | cannot stand II
any longer. ! thank you for all you
have done for me" were the excited
words that came 10 her husband be,
fore the shots rang out.
Only n shot took effect; but the
woman Is IN a dying condition and
physicians claim that she cannot re
cover.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13
Chimney Fell.

IA chimney fell and nearly demol
ished the inner workings Of a house
owned by Y. A. Clayton located In the
rear Of the Reed marble works on
Jackson street. The accident happen,
ed late last evening. The chimney
was a very old one and simply col
lapsed, the bricks crashing through
the floors and finally landing in the
basement.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13
AN Interesting sermon.
Christ Church last evening al

AT Christ Church last evening an
exceedingly interesting and powerful
sermon was proclaimed ~ the Rev,
y. J. Lloyd, Of Uniontown, Pa, Dr.
Lloyd took infdelity as his subject,
and went on to show the rarity as
we'll us the necessity OF real belief
among so,called Christians. Mrs.
cassius Miller sang Eye Hath Not
Seem from Gaul,s "Holy$ City" with
rare feeling and expression.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13
AeouTTHE DEPOT.
Items of Interest In Railroad
Circles.

|rFLal, Ha5s - * rssJ#E4Hg4 HHssla.
General Manager Fitzgerald passed
through the city at 5:15 this morning
on his way to Warrington, pressumia:
bly, to settle, the difficulty caused by
the erection Of a new station at that
place. He continued on West later,
He travelled on a special as second
No. Z.
a. 9. Veach, assistant trainmaster
Of the Connellsyille division, was In.
the city a short while today sizing
up the local situation.
Conductor Harry Fletcher. Of the
Wheeling division, who was injured
some time ago, passed through town
today to his former home in shlnns.
ton where he will recuperate until
able for duty.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

Cleveland Costello was brought In
from Mononsah last night by Deputy
Sheriff Watson and locked up. He
was arrested charged by tho Humane
Society with cruel treatment OF q
mule with which he was hauling ears
;at5the mouth! OF Monongah No. 8. His
case IS before Justice Amos this Of
ternoon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

Hon. Ira E. Robinson, one Of the
most promising candidates for Con;
,gressional honors in the Second dis
trict, was in the city a few hours
this morning. He came from Morgan.
and went to Grafton on ~.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13
Col ono Yeas

HUNTINGTON april
|sM IflsLy q Liberty ~ was
day sseenttencedSt Z one year IN the SITE
penthtseAn nlia at Monnlsyille, by Iulgs
Keller otS thegFederal Court Tor
goods goods swindllng The indictuaent
against AAIollie Hensliaw, the y
charged with being al accomplish Il
.MltcsElroy was nollied and she wa "a
leased.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13
MIR. SHURTLEFF RESIGNS
Popular Manager at Joliite's Has
Handed In Resignation.

ErN#a sEaNL=r -E.HlHt
Mr.. R. A. shurtleT. the well5lnown
and popular manager at .Iolliffe's
store, has decided that It will be to.
his best interest to give his full time
and attention to his new shoe store
the Walk-oyer-reccntly established
under the firm name of Shur;Iie if &
'Welton.
The new store has met with 80 much.
announcement that Nj. Shurtleff
feels justified in scyering lis connec-
ton with the Jollifte store in order to
push his own ente. prise.
His work as manager for Mr.. Jol.
life has been highly satisfied ~ and
the Jolliffe storeswac mover more pop
ular than it is today. 1t is not yet
known who will succeed Mr.. shurtleff
as manager at Jol ife's, but we hope
the new manager will keep the store
up to its high position OF popularity.
Mi. Shurtleff's resignation will take
effect next Saturday, april Is, after
which he and his partner. Mr.. ]. g,
Welton, can both b, found at the new
and up.todate Wa1:over shoe store
opposite the postofice.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13
At Mononnah To.Ninht.

The story Of "Ten Nights iii a Bar
Room1 attracted al audience that
crowded the NJ. P. Church ut Watson
last night to hear the Pennsylvania
iclarions. Tonight tie clarions open
a three nights course at Monongah
in the Presbyterian Church. X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13
JOSEPH %scHusTER,

Contractor for Cement Sidewalks
Cellar Floors, Yards, Retaining Wall
and Steps. Stable Floors and Cellar
made water tight, a specially.
Resitence-Spencs street. near Rs
pie avenue. F. & NJ. Phone, Eg4. u
o. Box. 476. Fairmont, ". Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13
C0URTH0USE
G!LEAMnGS
ResIBEstat Grange.

IGgsEGg39 ItSal ssf+ Wrtf
by deed dated October 20, i9css
,cs Nelson 81 illxs yost lct
Amos; consideration, $500.
March Z 1904 Charles Rerfy et M
TOP: " Yost lot In Amos exehan
March 2 : 1906 Noals Afn.,ons q
ux.f to I. W Yiost and Reason Fox Ipl
inSAmos; $500. \
March a 1906; Reason Eoxet
toP. ". Ylost, interest i'm lot in
Amos; s1T5.
March 29s 1905 ginIsfnney Il
al. to John Wigstnton lo In Mapie
Grove cemetery $25s
September 81 1905 Nelson Robin
son 9 lux. 3 Janey Grim acrr
Big run s11o
February 40. 19O5; Joseph Lhsr
& lux. e sTabitha ~ LIN, 9 and
acres Prlcketts creek; S1sloo.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

9ts rrank aug num.
CUMBERLAND Nd: april 1-Be;
cause her mother prevented the issu.
ance Of a marriage license Miss May
Gill, the pretty ninetecnsyear.old
daughter Of Mrs. " Z. Gill, Of near
Piedmont attempted TO commit sui.
eide here yesterday morning at tho
residence Of Harry Wayne, Mss Gill
has been attending the Trl.state!b bus.
ness college in this city, and boarding
in South Cumberland. When Guy Netf,s
Of Luke, attemptedto secure a mar,
rage license to marry Miss Gill the.
young lady''s mother interfered.
Miss Gill procured a four ounce bot,
tie of laudanum, whicl. she drank In
the hallway Of the Wayne residence.
At the same time Miss Gill dropped a
note on the floor. Shortly Afterwards
she fell forward on the piano.
After hard work the laudanuln was
pumped from the young woman's
stomach and she was sentlt to the
Western Maryland Hospital, where
she is very III. The note dropped by
Miss Gil was written on a piece Of IN
envelope, and stated that st,e wanted
10 die and did not want any ono to try
to save herlife. In the note Miss Gill
requested that Guy Neir be sent for AZ
once. and that an effort be made to
keep her conscious until his arrival.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

Mrs. a. !. Rackman$ and Mrs. A: T..
Ruckman, Of Monongah, attended the
opening at Hartley's last evening. 3
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13
Adminlstrator AppoInsad.

George B: Morgan dialitIed us ID
minlstrator q the estate OF Il
Morgan, deceased. and gave bond ii
The sum of 1900
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

All Music sung In Wang On sale only
at Marion Plano Co. j
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

Or. Harvey w. Wiley, chief OF the
government bureau8of chemistry, will
continue throughout the summer his
investigation Of patent medicines.
The result Of his Investigations will
be laid before Congress next Decem.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13
?. E. cIab Meeting.

p. E.. Club Meeting.
The political Equality Club will
meet tomorrow friday evening at
eight O'clock at the home Of Mrs. GA.
Morgan. on Walnut avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

gToreaIdor's Song from THE oprsz
Garment Mr. Hurry Engle and fas
band Grand Opera House. rnssiay.
April is.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

NJ arriase Efeenss Granse6.
ToS Brit Efaw and Ber1ace cot
tle - both 5ofs Marion county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

+ suit Entered, Circuit court.
1 Bank ofS Littleton pehsn
aarfer8etS all assnmpsii May rnics
attorney BE Meishen
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13
Farm suppnes.

our stock Of lawn seed. ferttixern
.sprayerrs ia and mowers also garden ss4
field seed and fertilizers Is completeE
Try oenarSpoaaltry food. bone and snEs
DEAN REEVES Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

gFoRRRENT4stX room house, First
ward: Water and gas; So, 7. ".
EHennen; second floor, Masonic TEN
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

the American soldiers al
Sins band concert Grand opsE,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

Why not let the Marion Claim
Agency colleet$that claim for your !
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

sToreador's Song from the Opera;
Carmen. M. Harry Engle and the.
band; Grand Opera House, Tuesday
Aprill y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

Talk with JunIins & Michael. \
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

Why NOT sst the Marion CT
Assncy collect that claim for yosl (
w'th JsaIans : Mlc
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

SFoR8RENT1sSeven roomed house on
Chestnut street, Second ward. Mod
ern conveniences. Apply to NJ. S.
Fast IL NO. 2.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

pie.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

YOUNG GlRE TOOK POISON
isseaess Hsr MetbeF Prevented
anss Marfiaae license
She Drank Eaudanum.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

aFoR@RENT-one large store room
on Water street; inquire Cumpston's
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-13

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. girls at Jol.
lift millinery store. X
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
NO 13
Farmers Hold Convention.

The Farmers Educational Union ol America held national convention at Texarkana recently and adopted a constitution and elected a set of offi3 cers for the national organization The per capita tax on members was fixed at , mills by the conventionl R. H. McCulloch. a resident of Ar1 kansas. was elected secretary and treasurer The other officers of thd national organization are residents of the several southern states. A news1 paper will be issued in the interest of the union, and will be controlled by 1t. The convention appointed an executive committee. composed of siS \ members. This committee will havd the power Of calling annual meetings, and will also have the privilege of locating the national headquarters of the union
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
FRAUDULENT LAND ENTRIES
Some Idcn of Their Extent Given by the Report of the Commissioner
 of the General Land Office.

Washington. Dee. 13.-In regard to the alleged unlawful fraudulent entries anal illegal cutting or timber on the public domain, the report of the com missioner of the general land office shows that during the year nearly 900 entries were suspended upon reports of special agents. and that 800 entries were cancelled as result of these and prior proceedings. Reports from special agents showed unlawful inclosures of public lands in more than 100 instances. the e'ea of such inclosures aggregating 363,377 acres of public land Through the efort> of the land offices and special agents, 69 unlawful lnclosures have been removed. and proceedings are pending to compel the removal of fences in the remaining cases reported. There were pending in the courts on July 1, 1905, G6 civil suits for the recovery of sl l,555 .S03.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
UNTIL AFTER THE HOLIDAYS
Hailroaa Rate LcEisIation Will be Allowed to Rest Until the IoIi-
 das Recess in Ended

Washington, Dec 13.-Railroad rate legislation will be allowed to rest until after the holidays. Members of the house committee on interstate and for eign commerce have agreed to take up and dispose of less important matters than those affecting rates during the recess. In the senate also there is a disposition tc let the rate legislation slnmber for the sine being. Members Of the Interstate commerce committee in that cody have decided to hold but one meeting a week before Christmas, and there is a general understanding that legislation affecting the interstate commerce commission will not be pub- lished IL is likely that several addi- tIonal railway rate bills will be intro duoed in both houses before the com mittees are ready to take up the sub feet.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
NAVAL CAREER IS NOT ENDED
Aidsh hipman Meriwcthcr Escapes With Confinement to Limits For
 a leRr and Hcpriuand.

Washington. Dee. 13.-Midshipman Minor Meriwether. Jr., who was tried by conrt-martial for causing the death of Midshipman Branch, has been sentenced to confinement to the limits of the naval academy for a period of one year, and to be publicly repri- manded by the secretary of the navy.
 Secretary Bonaparte has ordered that tho sentence be carried out. but that so mnch of the penalty as would Gebar the accused from serving on any practice ship attached to the academy be rsmittcd
 Representative Broussard. of Louis iaLa. who had conference with the secretary. regarding the case, after reading the findings. announced that he was entirely satisfied with them.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
Has Troubles of His Own.

F.. H. Lake. the central figure of the. notorious Alphin-Lake Cotton Company failure of several years ago, is at last in imminent danger of being imprisoned. Lake, acting for his com pany, which was located at Fl Dorado secured large sums on alleged fraudu- lent bills of lading for cotton which his company claimed to own. but which could not be produced when called for by the banks and railroad companies, who had advanced money with this cotton as security. The United States court of appeals at St Louis recently dismissed the appeal which Lake had made from the sen fence of the courts at Little Rock This sentence is now in effect and by 1t Lake is ordered to pay into court the sum of $60,95f72 or go to jail un- til further orders from the court. There are also l. cases against Lake for charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. which are still pend Ing in the Perry circuit court.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
MOTHER AND SON CONVICTED
Mrs. Mary Spaugh and Her Son Will fam Found Guilty of Kiiliar
 sherin Poll. of Iron Count,,Mo.

Centrevillc, Mo, Dec. 9.-The jury Tn the cases of Mrs. Mary Spaugh and her son, William Spaugh. Jr. reported al l D. m. Tie son is convicted of mur- der in the first degree. The mother was convicted of murder in the second de- gree, and was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary
 The ease of Arthur Spaugh. the sec ono brother. who was granted a sepa- rate trial, was continued until the May tenn of court.
 The crime of which the mother and son have cen convicted was commit ted last May in Ironton. William Spaugh had assaulted and beaten the son of Mayor Edgar of Irontcn. Sheriff Polk went to the Spaugh home to ar rest him.
 William was on the porch when the sherin arrived, and called on him to step out
 You've got warrant for me-" said William T won't come"
 He went into the house, and the sheriff followed closely. He had hardly entered when he received q load of buckshot from shotgun in the hands of William. He was also shot several times in the back with a revolver from an adjoining room. Arthur is supposed to have fired these shots.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
ELDRIDGE SHOWS PAPERS
He Thinks They Are the Best E-i- 'fcnce of the Truth of the state
 mcnt Made by Him.

New York Dec. 9.-Vice- President George D. Eldridge was shown the pub
 lished denial oI Col. w. II. Phelps of
 having received g. 900 for obtaining a license for the Mutual Reserve Life In- surance Go. to Go business in Missouri. and responded:
 So Col. Bill has been saying things, has he? Well. here Is the best answer l can make to his words" and he pro- duced the following written on the pa per of the law department of the Mis- souri Pacific Railway Co.,:
 II inclose bill for legal service. Kind 1 ly send draft for the amount and oblige. Yours truly, w. H. PHELPS The attached bin simply reaG, "To l legal services, $3,500." The nature of I the services was not specified. Attached to this was the company's B
 warrant for g. 300, and it is stamped Paid" With these papers was also
 the company's check. dated August 2, 1898. on the Merchants Exchange na-
 tional bank, drawn to the order of w.
 Il. Phelps, for s3,500, signed by George
 D. EldriGec and J. W. Bowden. and
 countersigned by George w. Harper. treasurer Indorsed upon the check is
 the name w. H. Phelps" and the stamp showed it to have been cleared through the Continental national bank of St Louis
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
 HARD FIGHT GALlANTlY WON
The Guhb0Rt Wasp Returns to New port, R. l.. After severe Bat
 tie With a Hurrieane.

Newport, R. l.. Dee. 13.-The little gunboat Wasp, formerly the yacht Co., lunbia, came into port Tuesday after noon under one boiler ana several sails. after terrific battle with North At lantic hurricane during which she sprung leak, and was kept afloat after her pumps choked, through hand bail ing by her ertire crew.
 The little vessel was blown nearly to the gulf stream by Sundays storm and was nearly two days getting back to port At one time the water which came in through the leak in the stern flooded her engine room. and for ten hours, on SunGay, the Wasp was at the mercy of the waves The crew of 60 men. a third of whom were naval ap- prentiCe5 and unused to boisterous con ditionS, bailed for many hours with buckets and succeeded i'll freeing the engine room. Hospital Steward White sustained a broken rib, but refused to give up his place in the bailing line.
 The success of Chief Boatswain Hugh Sweeney, the commander of the Wasp, in bringing his vessel through the hur- rieane unier such trying circumstances received the commendation of the off, oera al the naval training station here, to which the Wasp is attached