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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

all right" said Colonel Green at noon
as he emerged from the jury room,
his arms full of maps and records. Il
never saw a man who was able to
drive a jury as he is. That man is
star at his job"
But neither AIcKeever nor Green
would talk. Both said that the work
is progressing rapidly but carefully.
and with great pains. They are taking
up every instance, both large and
small.
1.-THE pot is boiling now, and is boil
ing hard said Colonel Green as he
lodged into his private Office.
I'VE have started on the land
cases. said Mr.. Mckeever. THAT IS
all [ can tell you.
Anything sensational yet appear
ing2' he was asked.
His answer was a laugh and a quick
disappearance into the jury room.
Not only are land department officials
to be put on the rack, but now ru-
NOR is current that county officials
from some of the western counties IN
Kansas are to be called before the jury
to explain some OF their actions. 1t is
impossible, however. TO find out just
the status of their Offenses. Perhaps
entries some complaint is lodged. and
perhaps they are county officials wad
have been gathering up. land for them
selves. None of the officials at the fed
eral building win talk about the mat
ter. vet it is confidently understood that
several county officers are to be put
upon the rack.
The work Of going after the officials
is expected to be taken up after the il
legal fencing cases are first disposed of.
This is naturally the course which will
be adopted. The men IN charge of the
grand jury. and who are conouctlng
the investigation. wish to gather all
the testimony possible from the cases
which started the whole trouble. If
there have been land department Of
hciaIs who have winked al some OF the
illegal things done IN western kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05
STANDARD OIL CASE.
Suit to Dust Company Goes Over Until
March.

By agreement of the attorneys, the
quo swarranto suit. brought by Attor-
ney General Coleman to oust the Stand
ard Oil company from doing business
in the state of Kansas, which was set
for hearing in the supreme court this
morning, was continued until March.
The announcement of the continuance
was made from the benz none of the
attorneys appearing in court.
This is the case which was brought
under the antitrust laws of the state.
It seems to be going the way of most
antitrust legislation.
The supreme court this morning listen
ed to arguments in the case of the Odd
Fellows against Troutman & Stone. It
is the final struggle in the old de Bois-
Siere case.
The Odd Fellows claim that by virtue of
an agreebent with de Boissiere. they paid
out $4,000 to a man named Sears, who
had been taking care of the land, and
about $4,000 more for improvements to
the land.
They want Troutnan & Stone to refund
this money. The lower courts have held
against the Odd Fellows in this conten-
ton. Waggener, Doster & Orr and
Pleasant & Pleasant are attorneys for
the odd Fellows, and Troutman & Stone
are looking after their own case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

thirty-five years a travelling salesman
for the Evans-Smith Drug company.
making this city every week during this
time died suddenly at Lawrence Mon
day of apoplexy. Mr.. Macdonald was a
true type of the travelling man of this
day and age. a gallant, a gentleman and
always a true specimen of highest man
hood. During the many years in which
he has visited this city weekly he has
made many warm friends. to whom biz
sudden tagging away will be a sad blow.
The funeral, which vii be held at his
home in Kansas City Wednesday, viii
be attended by many OF his friends and
members of his favorite lodge, the COM
mercial Travelling Men Sam Radges il
one of the old timers who met him
when he was new on this territory who
viii atterd the last sad rites and pay
his final tribute to a friend who cared
to be known and remembered as g true
man only
Mr.. Macdonald spent last Sunday in
Topeka at the Hotel Throop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

facts about it can be brought out best
by first going after the men. who have
benefited by official misconduct. This
is the plan on which Mr.. Dean. United
MckeeVer, and A. r. Green the special
agent, are now working.
The smaller fry will first be hooked
The things which they may tell on the
witness stand may go far towards Civ
ing a solution to some mysteries which
certain officials, either past or present,
will get a chance to explain.
Adjournment Probable.
J. S. Dean, United States attorney
for the district OF Kansas, today hlnted
at a possible adjournment of the jury
after a week or ten days, SO as to give
the court and the prosecutors a chance
to catch their breath and further pre-
pare themselves in the battle.
II do not know that this will be
done" said Mr.. Dean, but it is prob
able. There is lots of work before the
jury now and quite a bit more to be in
Vesugated. Whether it can all be dis
posed Of at one sitting of the jury is
problematcal and an adjournment
may be taken. The work is exceeding
ly heavy"
What about the trial of the people
indicted 90 he was asked.
THAT will depend entirely on them, -
he answered. eff they are ready to go
on with the cases why we will be. If
not then they will be given time to
prepare themselves. cannot even
guess when this matter viii all be
over with. 1t is a long fight, that much
we realize now. There are a great
many cases. There are other matters
in connection with it which may con-
sumo time in threshing out. So far
as saying when it will be over, would
simply be hazarding a guess. Much
depends on how things turned out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05
LIKE A SPRING DAY.
Temperature Reaches the so Mark
This Afternoon.

The sky is fair today. and the dome
above is blue, save for a handful of
white fiakey clouds which are floating
hither and thither as though seeking a
mooring place. The air is balmy and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

Mrs John II. Yates who was in To-
peka last week with her husband who
is secretary Of the W0odmen Of the
World died Monday in kansas City 50
the result Of a surgical operation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

Official board OF Euclid Avenue NJ s.
church gives a reception to the public at
the church tonight AIRS. Birdie Sprague-
WaggOner OF AtchisOn has been secured
as the enterta.ner for the evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05
JOHN 1. IS COMING.
Famous Pugilist VIII Play Four Days
in Topeka.

John /. sullivan and his company
win appear in Topeka at the Auditor
iuna under the auspices of the Eagles
from December II to %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

Madison, Wis, Dec. 5.-After reading
his message to the legislature. Cover
nor Lafollette made a statement that
he would accept the United States ser
atorship to which he was elected 5s tbs
legislature at the last session.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05
Tempera4ures Of Large cities.

Chicago Dec az a m- fempera-
lures; New York, Is Boston. p; Phil
adelphia, %; Washington. 80; Chicago,
a: MINNEAPOLIS, p. Cincinnati "A; st.
Louis. 26.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

Chicago, Dec. 5-Forecast for kan
sas: Fair tonight and Wednesday;
warmer Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05
FRED MCDONALD DIES.
Veteran Travelling Man a Victim OF
ApOplexy.

Mr.. Fred Macdonald for number OF
years a resident of this city and for
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CONTINUED on Page Two-1
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
Worst May BE Over.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 23.-The feel
ing is growing that the worst is over,
unless the workers on Basil Island,
who broke into the vodka shops
shortly before 9, are able to get to-
gether in force and carry either the
Nicholas or Palace bridges.
Troops continue to patrol the prin-
cipal thoroughfares about the winter
palace, where many shops are open.
The soldiers are instructed to act on
the defensive unless rioting is re-
newed. There are reports of a few
conflicts in the suburbs, but no cas-
ualties.
At noon a large crowd of strikers
began gathering in Novsky Prospeck
from the suburbs, but no disturbance
is yet reported. All traces of yes
terday's conflict are largely removed.
The authorities are not permitting
news of yesterdays conflict to reach
the internal points of Russia.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
WAL[OWA WOOL
ALL CONTRACTED
TOTAL CLIP WILL REACH
ABOUT 1000, 900 POUNDS
vance by Kosllland for 10 Cents
Wallowa County Is Isolated From
the Markets and When IL Few of
the Big Sheepmen Sold the Others
We're Stampeded - Hay Selling
There for $3.50 and 80 Per Ton

j. Haas, of Enterprise, who is in
the city for few days. says that
nearly every pound of wool in WAL
Iowa county has been contracted In
advance by the Koshland company
for 16 cents per pound
There are over 100000 head of
sheep in the county which he esti-
mates will shear from to Sh
pounds of wool each, making a total
of 1900, 900 pounds to be brought out
of that county.
Mr.. Haas gives as the reasons for
the advance contracting by Wallowa
woolmen, that the country is isolated
from the railroads and market CEN
ters, and that If half OF the WOOL
growers sell in advance the remainder
of the clip would not be sufficient In
ducement for buyers to go into the
valley next spring. Therefore, when
four or five of the heaviest producers
sold in advance the other sheepmen
took advantage of the good prices Of
fered to get rid of their crop. 1t
gives them six months more use of
the wool money which they would
not have enjoyed had they waited
until next spring.
Wallowa sheep are in excellent
condition this winter. little hay hav-
ing been fed yet. Hay is worth from
$3.50 to "a per ton. Many of the /
a. Csv.a L "a
river where their sheep are run dur
ing the winter without feed.
The greatest need of the Wallowa
now. Mr.. Haas declares, is a railroad,
and the people are determined to
have one, If they have to offer spec
ial inducements. The products of the
county would be doubled with trans
portation facilities.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23

ST. Petersburg, Jan. 23.-The ad-
miralty works at Sevastopol are on
fire, burning furiously The govern
ment has decided ON the most strin-
gent measures to check the populace
today All schools in the city are
closed, In many places the water
supply has been cut. At 10 this
morning the center of the city re-
mains quiet, but there is ferment in
the outlying districts.
Late yesterday evening the police
made house to house visits warning
the householders to keep quiet.
That riot may break loose at any
moment is a foregone conclusion. 1t
is learned this morning that band
of rioters, the strength of which is
not known, has decided to divide
themselves into bands and sack the
city.
The capital is full of the widest
rumors. One says the strikers have
resolved to march $4,000 strong on
Sarkoe Selo. If they find the czar is
not there they will continue to
Petersoff. Another is that the nihil-
lists have persuaded the strike lead
ers to take over a large supply of
bombs and use them to repel troops.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
Appeal to Civilized Countries.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 23.-The exec
utive committee of the revolutionary
league has appealed to the American
British. French and Italian embas-
sizes, asking them to bring foreign in
fluence to bear on the Russian gov
ernment in favor of conciliating the
masses. At $3.50 the strikers con-
tinue to drift toward the palace
square. The Cossacks and police are
having more difficulty to keep the
crowds moving. The city resembles
an armed camp.
The czar is completely prostrated
by grief. 1t is understood he is in a
state of collapse. 1t is rumored the
Warsaw Rystarton is burning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23

St. Petersburg, Jan. 23.-The gov
ernment has issued statement blam-
ing the workmen for yesterdays
bloodshed. The demands of the
workmen are described as audacious
and impossible. Most of the respon-
sibility is ascribed to Father Copon.
An official statement as to casual
ties up to last night estimates the
dead at 76 and wounded at 23S. These
figures are everywhere ridiculed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
1000 Killed and wounded.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 23.-At 1920
this morning troops were dispatched
to the Basil Island district, where the
strikers paraded themselves. APP
preaching on the double quick, the
troops were met with a volley of
bricks and other missiles Under the
rain of lead from musketry, men, wo-
men and children fell in the streets.
When the last barricade had fallen.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
MRS, CODY FILES AN ANSWER.
Buffalo Bill's Press Agent Is Made
Correspondent.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Jan. 23.-Mrs
Louise Cody today filed an answer to
Colonel w. F. Cody's buffalo Bill
divorce suit. She denied every charge
made by her husband and is emphat-
is in the assertion that she never
tried to poison her husband. She ac-
cuses her husband of gross and re-
peated acts of infidelity and OF
squandering his money gambling and
carouslng.
Mrs. Cody says her husband be-
came enamored of Miss Bessie Isabel,
his press agent, and especially men
tions that young woman as one of the
correspondents
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
Stolen Explosives.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 23.-The loot
ing of shops in old st. Petersburg has
been sternly repressed, but thousands
of explosives have been stolen by
strikers from the Putiloff powder
works.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
Government Building Destroyed.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 23.-A munic-
ipal building in the second district
was today demolished by rioters.
At a meeting of the strikers of the
Putiloff iron works this morning a
resolution was passed expressing the
intention to continue the struggle un-
til the last drop of blood. Several
outbreaks are reported in the Basil
Island district this afternoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23

street after street was strewn with
bodies in front of the resistless pro-
gress Of the guards. The clash is
said by several witnesses to exceed
anything narrated in the history of
the French revolution.
1t is estimated that 1000 were
killed and wounded. An aged priest
kneeling in prayer in the middle of
the street, fell with a bullet in his
breast.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
Brutal Repression.

st. Petersburg. Jan. 2S.-The min
lister OF the interior. Svaitopolk-Mirs-
ky, at IL this morning issued orders
to close the headquarters of the work
mems union. The workmen complied
without police interference.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
Army and Navy Insubordinate.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 23.-It is learn
ed the greatest anxiety is felt by
authorities owing to signs of insubor-
dination among the troopers The
disaffection, it is said, has extended
to the crews of the third Baltic
squadron at Sevastopol. Yesterday
troops were called out to suppress a
riot among the sailors of the fleet.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
Mobbed Grand Dukes Uncle.

st. Petersburg. Jan. est was re-
ported the Grand Duke Sergius, the
czar's uncle, was assassinated last
night. Workmen. attacked his resi-
dence and broke all the windows and
were battering down the doors when
the troops appeared and dispersed
them. The grand duke at the time
was at Tsarloe Sale with the czar.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
[|OLUT|0N BREAKS OUT IN ST. PETERSBURG AND POLAND

Seven thousand survivors of yes
terday's desperate struggle, who in
desperation turned toward Tsarkoelo
II miles from the city. where they
were determined to see the car.
were headed off and dispersed after
several charges by troops. Their
losses are not known.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
GOD TALKS WITH
THE PRESIDENT
NEVER WITH ANYONE OF
ANY LESS AUTHORITY.
Modification of Church Rule Forbid
ding Participation I'm Politics WITH
out Permission of the Church Auth
orities-Senator Smoot Testifies as
to the Direct Personal Relations OF
the Almighty and Those in Major
and Minor Ranks in the Church.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator
Smoot resumed his testimony TINS
morning. Questioned regarding the
apostacy of Apostle Moses Thatcher
the witness said he knew that Thatch-
er had had trouble with the quorum
of the twelve. He said that Thatcher
hold that the church rule forbidlng
Mormons to participate in pohtics
without permission applied TO all
ranks until his trial, when 1t was IN
terpreted as applying only to hisil
and Maid officials. The witness
agreed to this.
The witness said God compuni-
oates with the Mormon church only
through the president, never through
the APOSTLES or other parties.
Adbers to Oath Of Secrecy.
The witness declined to describe
the endowment ceremony on the
ground he had made a vow, now an
oath with his God, to keep the cere-
monies sacred. He said the oath Oh
secrecy is a purely religious oro'-
nance.
Renlving to questions. he said the
church received about Sl,OOO.OOO per
wear in tithes. OF this sl4O'ooo Is
spent for educational purposes SloV'-
ooo feeding the poor, and large sums
for missions. The churon hau '"at, %
money invested in commercial ll,s.,, =,
utions but only small per cent Oh
their capital.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
INDIAN SUICIDE 1
ON RESERVATION
David Wolf Becomes Disgust
ed With This Life and Takes
a Short Cut to the Next.
HAD BEEN LOCKED IN THE
CELL FOR BEING DRUNK.

Gave No Warning Except a Challenge
to Joseph Parr To Shoot Him
Was Taken I'm Custody by Mr.. Bam-
ber, Who Left Him Apparently
Asleep In the Cell ut 1 a. MIN the
Dead--Wolf Was Yakima, But
u Umatilla AllOttee and Leaves
Family-The Coroncr's Jury Re-
turns Verdict Of Self Murder
After IA Short Session.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
GRAIN MARKETS.
Quotations From All Points Handling
Umatilla Products.

Chicago, Jan. 2S.-May wheat
opened at $1.15M to $1.15% and clos
ed at $1.14M; winter wheat opened
98h, closed 9eh. Corn opened
45A, closed 45A. Oats opened 30%,
closed 81.
San Francisco - Cash wheat,
$1.52h.
bluestem, S8; valley, 81.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
Aristocrats on the Run.

st, Petersburg, Jan. 23.-The police
have closed all gunsmith shops and
firearms and other weapons have
been removed from the windows and
locked in cellars.
1t is rumored that the Grand
Dukes Alexis and Sergius are already
on their way to the frontier. M. Po-
'bedonotseff, procurer general of the
holy synod, is seriously ill.,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23

David Wolf, an Indian allottee on
his own hand. He was locked In a
cell at the Indian school at an early
hour Sunday morning because of his
intoxicated condition. Later when
Ira r. Bamber, Industrial teacher at
the school, went to the cell to feed
the man, he found Wolf suspended
by his neck by means of a large silk
handkerchief. The body was cut
down, but life was extinct.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
Revolution in Poland.

London, Jan. 23.-A dispatch from
Rome states that the revolution has
ton of troops is difficult owing to
cutting the telegraph lines.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23

lmd AIN. 23.-No certain clue
been found leading to the
cation Of the robbers who held
Spokane flyer of the o. r. &
be city limits about $3.50 Satur-
yht.
two suspects arrested at The
have not been positively iden-
but Roger Sinnott one of the
) robbed feels certain that he
Ines the voices of the robbers in
suspects,
s one OF the most daring and
ate robberles reported in this
section Of the Pacific coast.
he train, known as the Spokane
No, I, was climbing up the hill
hTans gulch, east of the East
lnd station, four masked robbers
the rear car of the train,
as the Walla Walla sleeper,
hiding five men in the smoking
riment OF the car, proceeded
ad them up and search their
for money and valuables.
men In the car at the time
u Conan, Roger B. Sinnott,
Duffy, Ben l.. Norden, Charles
ran Of Portland, and ]. r. Mich
u Chicago.
were actually discussing the
ed-up attempted on an o. R.
van IN the city limits of Port
'nen the door of the compart-
vp'ned and the head of a
man was thrust in.
MVash, u Watch and Draft.
wy ceremony, the five passen-
F Stood up against the wall
,'ed' the highwaymen securing
Ivy IN cash, a draft for $3.50
so'u watch. They refused to
us'nond pin from one of the
saying that money was
y wanted.
We robbery was in progress
" porter sauntered into the
o'erpowered after a sharp
anu The robbers pulled the
s~lng the engineer a sig
AS sithe train slowed down
NJ backed out of the door,
guns still pointed at the
'ne Passengers and porter,
,ss In the darkness, fired a
not and fled.
.s,n was stopped at the near
NY n'ne office and the news sent
s Headquarters.
y. % minutes after the rob-
~. y R. & N. detective in the
s,.sa special detail of police
ssS.,D ssS,,'Ons were on the scene of
y y elew given was the infor-
4. a. iS-year-old boy, who
A.''s sslng robbers as they ran
's'd @ the city.
Ni.an vas in charge of conduc-
n Ts,.D Dunn, and Engineer
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
Moving OH the Winter Palace.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 23.-At 2 this
afternoon the crowd is moving to-
ward the winter palace and assuming
threatening proportions. The men
have the most obstinate demeanor.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
Russian Securities FALLING.

London, Jan. 23.-Russian imper
ial fours have fallen one per cent and
are now SO, the lowest prices probab-
ly on record. japanese bonds are
strong on the theory of early peace.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
VIII Declare a Siege.

81. Petersburg, Jan. 23.-It is ru-
mored the czar will tomorrow issue
IA proclamation placing the capital in
"a state of siege. At 5:30 several
thousand strikers on Basil Island at
tempted to cross the Nicholas and
Palace bridges this afternoon, but
were driven back by cavalry.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
NE HOLD-UP
||PDkANE FLYER
Masked Robbers Secure
|abIe Booty and Make
|r Escape
= TRAIN ROBBED IN
PORTLAND CITY LIMITS,

,ssnsers In the Smoking Com
rtut Of the walla Wnlla Sleep
k,OOd Up and Relieved OF 500
IA. a Gold Watch and u DRAFT
h,s -Robbers Signal the Train
w Leap From the Rear Plat
and Flee Into the Darkness
Im Standing Beside the Track
/ Them Run Back Toward the
Suspects Arrested Not Posi-
Identified.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
Suspected of Wife Murder.

Chicago, Jan. pa warrant
for the arrest of Johann Hoch,
whom the police suspect of
several wife murders, was sworn
out today by Amelia Fischer
Hoch is charged with bigamy.
The coroner is conducting an in
vestigation into the death of
Marie Welker. Hoch's latest
wife. who died recently under
suspicious circumstances. Hoch
is believed to have had four
wives previously, all of whom
died or were deserted after be-
ing robbed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
PEOPLE DREAM OF POLITICAL
AND INDUSTRIAL LIBERTY
All the Horrors of the French Revolution Repeated in Russas
Capitalize Car Has Fled.

Autocray
nd -Produce
Areaa
While Mill
taTyS Searches
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
For Lewis and Clark Fair.

sacramento, Jan. 2S.-The senate
has passed a resolution appropriate
ing $4,000 for the California exhi-
bition at the Portland exposition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-23
5000 Reported Killed.

Berlin, Jan. 2S.-A dispatch to the
Zeitung from st. Petersburg states
that the casualties so far are 5000
killed and 10000 wounded.