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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
USED BILLIARD CUE.
e Got Frank Jordan Into Penitentiary
Now He's Out.

In the list of pardons from the state
penitentiary granted by the prison
board today is the name of Frank Jor-
dan, a Topeka man who was sent to
Lansing three years ago for assault
with intent to kill Jordan's offense
was committed in May, 1903. He was
playing pool in the CurtiS-CaVe pool
room in North Topeka, when a fight
started in the rear of the building. He
ran out to see the fight, carrying his
billiard cue with him. There he found
three big men picking onto one little
man, and giving him the worst of it.
Jordan sailed in and made the cause
of the little man his own. He laid out
one of the three big men with a blow
from his cue. The mans name was
Charles Deisch, and while it didn't kill
Deisch, it put him out of business for
a while. Jordan was sent up for three
years and has served a year and
eleven months.
Another case of some interest is
that of Charles Holland of Pratt cOun-
ty. Holland was serving a term for
grand larceny. 1t seems that While
he was in FL Paso, he got word from
his sister in Illinois that his mother
was dead. Holland started for Illinois
and got as far as Pratt when his
money gave out. He burglarized d
house to get more money to continue
his journey. The parole is granted be-
cause Holland is not a professional
Of extraordinary circumstances.
A list of the paroles is as follows:
Charles Holland, Pratt county
grand larceny, sentenced 1 to years,
served 1 year months.
William Anderson, Wyandotte coun-
t.. assault with intent to kill, SEN
fenced 5 years, served 3 years 10
months. Anderson stabbed con-
ductOr on a Metropolitan street rail-
way car.
Chas. Barker, Cherokee county,
grand larceny, sentenced 1 to years
served 1 year 8 months. Stole prop
erty while drunk.
Bert Sturm, Mitchell county, grand
larceny, sentenced / to years, served
1 year IL months.
Jas. Williams, Sedgwick county as
sault to commit manslaughter, SEN
fenced 1 to 5 years, served 1 year 10
months.
Frank Jordan, Shawnee county. as
sault with intent to kill, sentenced 8
years, served 1 year IL months
VIM. Steffen, Harvey county, grand
larceny. sentenced for 4 years, served
1 year months.
Michael Fischer. Sedgwick county,
burglary, third degree, sentenced 1 to
5 years, served 1 year months
Harry Mcbride, Ford county. bur
glary third degree, sentenced 1 to 5
years. served 1 year II months.
Robert Heth, Sumner county bur-
glary second degree. sentenced 6
years, served 4 years months
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
I.nw One Way Rates.

Every day from September Is to Oc-
tober 81, 1905, inclusive, the Union Pa
cific will sell one way tickets as fol-
lows:
500. 90 to Ogden and Salt Lake City.
$1,000 to Helena and Butte, Mont
500. so to Spokane and Wenatchee,
Washington.
s25. 90 to Huntington and Nampa, Ida
no.
$500 to Portland. Tacoma and Sc
attic.
$500 to Vancouver and Victoria
$500 to Ashland and Astoria. Ore
gon. via Portland.
$500 to San Francisco. Los Angeles
and San Diego.
Corespondingly low rates to many
other California, Oregon, Washington,
Montana, Utah and Idaho points
Through Tourist cars run every day
on Union Pacific between missouri
river and Pacific coast; double berth
s5.75. For full information call on or
address nearest Union Pacific agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
BUILDING TRADES MEET.
Eighth Annual Convention of the In
ternatonaI Council.

Denver, Sept. 1.-THE eighth an
nual convention of the International
Building Trades council met here to-
day. about 100 delegates being in at
tendance. The eight hour workday
and important questions of jurisdiction
are to be considered at this convention.
Secretary H. w. Steenbish of St.
Louis. in the official call for the con-
vention, said:
Never before in the history of the
labor movement has there been more
cause for united action of unions COM
posing the building industry than to-
day, when the National Citizens alli-
ance and Employers association are
using every means at their command
to divide the building trades and dis
rupt organized labor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
TOPEKA AGENCY LARGEST
Had on It's Rolls June 3Oth Last
1865 Pensioners.

Washington. Sept. Traditional
statistics from the annual report of
the commissioner of pensions show
that the Topeka agency, which in
cludes Missouri, and is the largest in
the United States, had on its rolls June
80 last 1885 pensioners. On the
same date last year it had lis, $40.
The pensioners of other than the civil
war are divided into the following
classes: War with Spain, 1,433 in
valids and 269 widows; war of 1912,
38 widows: war with Mexico, SAC
survivors and 1000 widows; Indian
wars, 143 survivors and 100 widows;
civil war pensioners, 1855.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
LOCAL MENTION.

State Auditor Seth Wells is expected
in town today He has a brother who
is .'horseman' and will be at the
state fair
Justice R. A. Burch and Justice A.
L. Greene have returned from their
vacation trip to California. Justice
Burch is telling the fish stories for the
crowd.
A reouisition has been issued by
Governor Hoch on the governor of Ne
braska for Norman Brown. who is
wanted in Jewell county for grand
larceny.
Mr.. Eugene F. Ware did not return
with his family but stopped at the
Denver G. A. R. encampment He will
be at home Wednesday.
Marriage licenses We're today issued
to Claud Yocum and Ada Mary Heslett
of Rossville, and William r. Carrie of
Enid, Ok, and Anna S. Crane, of To-
peka-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
con nsw MILLS STORE NEWS s,. Hiw
BED FURNISHINGS

We have moved the department for the sale of
Blankets Comforts, Bed Spreads, Pillows, Mattress
Pads, and ready to use Sheets and Pillow Cases
from its old home on the main floor to home
prepared for it on the third floor
There is adequate shelf and counter space here
to display the large stock have assembled for
this years business We think you will like this
change, for you many qualities and
designs than able to show in the old quar-
more to tell in few days Of the goods contained in
this department-and the prices. Mr. Asphalt
is in immediate charge, and will always be pleased
to show the Fall lines. Please take elevator to
third floor for Bed Furnishings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
Toneka dnniors Defeat Meriden.

The west Side Juniors of Topeka went
to Meriden Saturday to play the Jun
iors of that town two games of ball.
The Topeka team was; Ben Bear
catcher: Chas. Maunsett, pitcher; Allen
McNeal first base; Vernon Penny, Sec
ond base; Russell Grimes. third base;
Carl Penny. shortstop; Alfred Quinton
left field; Dick Reed. center field; Sam
harrington, right field. The score stood;
First game. 7 to in ten inning game
second game, 10 to Z. The first game
was played on a good diamond. The
second one in wet field with consider
able fussins.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
yernon-sman wedding.

The marriage of Miss Ethel Small and
Mr.. William H. Vernon took place yester-
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Simon. 1915
performed the ceremony The wedding
was a quiet one and attended by a very
limited number of intimate friends. Mr..
and Mrs. Vernon have gone to Kansas
City for a few days and will be at home
temporarily upon their return at III Tenth
avenue east. Mr.. Vernon is private Secre-
tary to Justice Henry F. Mason of the
supreme court. Mrs. Vernon is a daugh-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
WEIGH MAY GET 1T.
Believed He VIII Be Appointed Assist
ant Attorney General.

Talk about the Shawnee county court
house indicates that R. B. WEIGH will be
appointed assistant attorney general TO
close the joints in Shawnee county
During the past few days Mr.. Welch
has been very busy looking up some re-
cent decisions of Judge Hazen with refer
ence to calling in witnesses and other
mooted points in the situation. From that
some of the close observers feel confident
that Mr.. WEIGH is to take the position.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
Notes From the Kansas Ave. Lakes.

Special Correspondence: From the
recent soundings Saturday, Lake
Hughes was found to have attained the
greatest depth in its short career. This
is situated at the corner of Van Buren,
street and Sixth avenue. There was
some talk of transferring the launching
of the battlesnip Kansas to this body
of water, but as IL lacked but a few
inches of having the necessary depth,
the plan was abandoned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
AFTER HERMIT's FARM.
Restraining Order to Prevent Its Sale
Issued.

Hugh Cameron, the kansas Her
nit was today granted by Chief JUS
tice Johnston of the supreme court,
restraining order to keep the sheriff OF
Douglas county from selling out his
little farm to satisfy a judgment for
$500 held against him by Augustus H.
Griesa of Lawrence.
Edward P. Killing of Lawrence rep
resented Cameron before the supreme
court, and filed an appeal from the
decision of the Douglas county court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11

New York, Sept. n.-MONEY-Money on
cent: time loans steady. 60 days, 3%G4 per
cent; 30 days, 4q4lz per cent; months, "A
d4k per cent.
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper 41zd
AZ per cent; sterling exchange weak with
actual business in bankers bills at 81 $4,000
4S5A for demand and at 81 S620G4 $500 for
SO day bills. posted rates. 81 831k6I4 "a and
81. sea-. S612; commercial bills, $4S21h64 s2hS.
SILVER-Bar silver, &c; Mexican dol
lars, 47c.
BONDS Government bonds steady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
QUEEN OF THE CORN CARNIVAL
Miss Mary MacLennan, of Topeka
Has Been Chosen.

Atchison, Kan, Sept. 11.-Miss Mary
MacLennan, of Topeka, daughter of
Frank P. MacLennan, editor of the To-
peka State Journal, has been chosen by
E. w. Howe for queen of the Atchison
corn carnival.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
POLICE JOTTINCS.
Liquor Found Concealed on Fair
Grounds.
It Is Confiscated and Owners
Are LIN Jail.
ONE RAID ON SUNDAY.
Beer Was Being Sold Near the
Race Track.
ONE RAID ON SUNDAY.
Mr.. Maze Finds Whipping His
Wife Unhealthy.

The fair grounds police raided a
boozery on the grounds this morning.
arresting Messrs. Harve Wheeler, the
walking lead mine, Fate Russell and
Arnie Mitchell. In the rear of the tent
where these negro gentlemen were ex-
hibiting certain specimens of barbecued
pork, the officers found what the propri-
etor, Mr.. Wheeler. assured them was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
Monthly Cron Bulletin

Washington, Sept. 11-Monthly bulle-
tin today of the agricultural depart
ment gives the condition of corn at
Sa-5, spring wheat 1913, oats 90.3, barley
SIS, rye 90.S, buckwheat 91S, flax 942,
tobacco s51 potatoes 500. rice 1922.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
Timely Rains in India,

Sin1Ia. India, Sept. 11.-Timely rains
in the Rajputana and other drought
stricken districts are relieving to some
extent the failure of the crops and a
possible famine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11

The funeral of Joseph SchoenfeIdt.
who died at $40 North Topeka avenue
on Saturday took place from the Ger
man Catholic church at o'clock this
morning. Interment was in the Cath
Ollie cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
Lively Times for Mr.. Maze.

children by keeping little restaurant
ON Fifth street, near the city jail. AS
customary, Maze was drunk, and saw
fit to assault Mrs. Maze. The disturb
ance attracted the attention of the en-
ployes at Lindsay's horse hotel, just
across the street. They went over to
investigate, and because assaults SEEM
ed to be popular with Mr.. Maze, they
alighted upon him in a swarm. Some
member of the hostlers' brigade poked
the belIigerent Mr.. Maze on the eye,
and the fight was over before Sergeant
Gardiner, attracted by the increased
turmoil, blew in and hustled the recum-
bent wife fighter to the city keep.
Late Mabbitt, a Parkdale carpenter,
was pinched last eve for shooting holes
in the city limits. Mabbitt was shoot
ing few shots at various cats and
pigeons, contrary and so forth to the
ordinances. A lady living in that vicin-
ity took exceptions to the target prac-
tice, and called Mr.. Mabbitt. He ex-
planned to her that he was doing that
shooting. and he would shoot where and
when he blinkety-blank please. Fail
ing to believe this broad statement, the
lady sent for the police, and they nail
ed the disturbing carpenter. Mabbitt
was arrested and fined short time ago
for impeTsonating an officer. He was
amusing himself by wearing detective
star and chasing boys who rode BIZ
cycles on his sidewalk
Nineteen tin-star specials were sworn
in this morning for city duty during
the fair week. Many of these heroes
expected to see the fair. and were sad
" disappointed when they were in
structed to report to the night sergeant
for patrol duty One negro special said
he wanted his star right away, as he
was going down to the fair grounds
and the OFFICERS on the grounds might
need some assistance. His plea. was de-
MED. and he will get his tin tag to-
night There will be no~ tin-star spec
ials on the fair. grounds. which will be
patrolled by deputy sheriffs and regular
notice officers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of Elizabeth Alba, age
months, who died on Sunday, took
place from the residence, SO Kansas
avenue, this afternoon at O'Clock.
Interment was in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11

Owners of Lake holiday have placed
signs on the shores prohibiting fishing
and swimming. This lake never held
anything larger than a Sf'1ner. anyway,
and any one that would bath in its
muddy waters never would again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
Philadelphia and Return $4,000. Santa

Account of I. 0. o. F.. Sovereign Grand
Lodge Tickets on sale Sept 14-15-1s
with limit of Sept. 9th. but can be en-
tended to leave Philadelphia as late as
Oct. 5th This is the last opportunity 70
visit the East this year at low rates.
T. L. KING
n & Torel,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
PIllIadeIphla and Retusn $500. SANTA

Account of L o. o. F.. Sovereign Grand
Lodge Tickets on sale Sept. 14-15-16
with limit of Sept 9th, but can be ex-
tended to leave Philadelphia as late as
oct. 5th This is the last opportunity to
visit the East this year at low rates.
T. L. KING,
T. & P. A. Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
Fishing for Nfuskalonge.

was feared that ne hal hooked one and
it had pulled him in. However, all fears
were dispelled soon after. as he had
transferred his fishing to the new lake
across the street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11

The funeral of Thomas Connaueh-
ton, who died on Friday evening at
1177 Brooks avenue, took place this
morning at 8 o'clock from the Church
of the Assumption. Interment in the
Catholic cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11

Canoe races will be held at Bass lake
today. Starters will form in line at
Seventh and the avenue, for a short
cruise before tie race.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11

Major Anderson is contemplating the
erection of beautiful cottage on the
shores OF the lake which was recently
named for him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11

Numerous bathing parties enjoyed
themselves at Mud Lake. This beauti-
full lake is one of the most popular on
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11

ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Small of Ford
Kan, and is graduate nurse from the
Christ hospital training school, class OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11

CONSERVATION reigned at Loon lake
for a short while Saturday. when 1t
was discovered that little Johnny jump
kins had disappeared. He had been fish
ing for the sportive muskalonge and it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
They Found a Keg and Picnic Pump


cold chicken. AS the aforementioned
chilled fowl was incarcerated in a
number of beer cases, the officers be-
came inquisitive, and peeked in upon a
nice cold collection of quarts. Mr..
Wheeler seemed greatly surprised at the
find, and wondered who could have run
in the beer on him. The entire outfit,
barring the barbecued pork, was hauled
to the police station.
The bootleggers and al fresco Joint
lists began early in the game Detec-
tive Pavey captured two picnic pumps
and lot of. glasses in the woods and
cornf1eld south of the race track Sun
day. Having no greyhounds with him
he failed to capture the negroes who
were in charge, but holes through the
dense underbrush and wire fences bore
witness to a hasty getaway. The off,
GERS appended the kegs and let the
foamy Schlitz soak into the earth.
Several of the stands on the grounds
are selling bottled hop-tea, a vile con
coction which resembles Missouri river
water in taste and appearance, and the
officers frequently examine the stock Il
see that no beer has fallen among the
soft drinks by mistake"
Mr.. Lou Maze, a professional drunk
who spends the major portion of his
valuable time in jail. got his Saturday
only a few days, after serving a long
| term. Saturday evening he called upon
| his wife, who is supporting herself ano
I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11

The Wonlan's Missionary Society of
Westminster Presbyterian church win
meet Wednesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Nicely. 1885 Lincoln street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11

Atchison Corn Carnival via santa
Fe, 1905. On sale II. IS, II. Limit Is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11
Christian Science in Anditorinn,

OzII lst1e7II SCECIES-C III zzUtlItOlIIllII.
The growing interest in our lectures
on the subject of Christian Science has
prompted us to secure the Auditorium.
that all might hear Mr.. Bicknell Young,
c. S. B., Thursday evening at 8 O'Clock
This lecture is given under the auspices
of First Church of Christ, Scientist. of
this city, and is free to the public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-11

Atchison Corn Carnival via Santa
Fes s2.05. On sale IL, IS. 4. Limit Is.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-04
Gas Shortage Causes Suffering

BY Associated Press
PITTSBUBG, Pa, Feb. 3.-The cold
est weather in six years was expert
enced today in this city and vicinity,
when the thermometer in the outlying
districts reached l6 below. owing TO
bad break in the gas main in West
Virginia. a gas shortage was general
all over the country and intense suffer
ing resulted. A number of manufac-
turing plants were obliged to quit
work on account OF the cold. A num-
Der of schools were also closed.
The upper and lower mills of the
Carnegie Steel company closed down
today on account of no gas and 1000
men were sent home. Coal and river
interests are paralyzed by the cold
weather. The rivers are frozen over,
necessitating the closing of all the
river mines. Thousands of miners are
affected.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-04
WoRKINGMEN WAIT ON CzAR
He Questions Each and Praises Their
Conscientious Work
BY Associated Press.

by NfSOCldltu -IeSS-
LONDON, Feb. 3.-A news agency
dispatch from St Petersburg says EN-
peror Nicholas today received at Tsar-
skoe-Selo a deputation of five workmen
from the Star printing works. He
questioned the men closely regarding
the character of the work and hours of
employment. expressing satisfaction
with those who had conscientiously
performed their duty, and said he
hoped to visit the establishment in
person
The audience occurred in the great
hall The emperor was accompanied
by Minister of Finance Kovosoff and
Prince Solitzine, manager of the print
ing works. When the czar expressed
a desire to visit the printing establish
ment the minister of finance said the
establishment was well worth this
mark of imperial favor.
In dismissng the delegation he asked
them to convey thanks in his name to
their comrades. who had done good
work in the service of the state. He
expressed satisfaction with the bearing
of the delegates,
At the conclusion of the interview
permission was given the delegates to
visit the palace building, and afterward
they We're entertained at dinner.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-04
eRIPPENBURe COMPLAINS
Says That kuropatkin Failed to Sup
port Him Adequately
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 3.-It is
rumored that Lieutenant General Grip
penburg has asked to be relieved of his
command. According to the version
prevalent in military circles, General
Grippenburg telegraphed direct to the
emperor requesting to be relieved be-
cause of the alleged failure of General
Kuropatkin to afford him propr sup
port in the operations against Sande-
pas The Russ today severely criticises
General Kuropatkin on the charge that
General Grippenburg' flanking move
rnent was doomed to failure unless i'm
mediately followed by a general ad-
vance. The later official dispatches
show that the Russians apparently are
still near Sandepas and that the at
tempt Of the japanese to outflank them
westward along the Hun river has
been repulsed.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-04
SANTA FE ARRAIGNMENT
Commerce Commission Gives Details
of Illegal Acts
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. g. 3.-"Flagrant
willful and continuous violations OF
the law during the past five years Is
the way in which the Atchison' topeka
g. Santa Fe Railroad company is ar
raigned In a decision promulgated TO-
day by the interstate commerce COM
mission on the "alleged unlawful rates
and practices" of that road in the
transportation Of coal and mine sup
plies.
The alleged infractions OF the law
were first called to the attention OF the
commission by the claim OF the Gale
donia Coal company, operating coal
mine at Gallup, N. NJ, that the santa
Fe road was discriminating against II
in favor of the Colorado Fuel and Iron
company. A contract of the Santa Fe
with the Caledonia company expired m
1898 or 1899 and was not renewed, ana
when 1t attempted TO find a market Tor
its steam sizes Of coal, 1t Is charged
ut ascertained. apparently, that coal
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-04

court. The story spread broadcast
that have ordered Gorky to be tried
BY court-martial and shot is a base
less fabrication"
Turning to the question Of the pres
ent aspect Of affairs the governor gen
eral said: I'VE have every reason to
feel satisfied. Masters and men arc
now on excellent terms and work Is
proceeding everywhere quietly. The
reception Of the workmen's deputation
by the emperor has created the best
impression. AS to insinuations that
the workmen who were received at
Tsarskoe- -Selo were not representatives
you may say their selection was not
Influenced in any way by the govern
ment. The selection OF the men had
to be made within a day. / summoned
the principal manufacturers and asked
them to choose their most Trustworthy
and influential men and this was
done"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-04

state and foreign commerce and known
as the Esch-Townsend bill.
The conference instructed the house
committee on rules to bring in a rule
providing for consideration OF the
measure beginning on Tuesday and
continuing until o'clock wednesday
when a vote shan be taken.
No amendments will be allowed TO
the bill, although the first vote is to be
taken on the Davey bill. as the Demo-
cratic substitute for legislation on the
railway rate subject.