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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22
HECK is ON TRIAL.
Man Charged With Robbery and AS
sault of w. r. Kuntz Faces Jury.

The second trial Of Calvin Heck for
his part in the brutal assault Of w. F.
Kuntz on the night of the Sth of last
January commenced this afternoon at
three o'clock.
The assault of Mr.. Kuntz who was
the proprietor OF North Topeka drug
store was one of the most brutal crimes
that has ever been committed in the
city. Both Of the assailants. Calvin
Heck and John Croft, knew the drug
gist and knew that he was in the habit
of carrying sums of money home with
him after he closed his store in the
evening. The crime had been carefully
planned and on the night of the 8th of
January when the assault was made
the two highWaymen laid in wait for
their victim at an alley between Sixth
avenue and Seventh street on Van
Buren street. When their victim came
along they sprang upon him and beat
him over the head until he was insensi-
BILE when they carried him to a stable on
the rear of the alley and after placing
sack over his head beat him with a
hammer until they supposed that he was
dead Then they rified his pockets and
took the money which he had on his
person and left him lying in the stable.
The night was one of the cOldest in the
year and the victim laid throughout
the night in this stable with the mer-
curry below zero and was found by a
teamster when he came to feed his
horses on the morning following. The
principal witness against Heck at his
former trial was John Croft the man
who assisted in the crime and then turn
ed states evidence. He went over the
entire story to the jury and told the
whole story from the time that the
crime was first discussed until their vic
tim was left for dead with his head
beaten into a pulp by his cruel assall-
ants. In his confession Croft told how
when the victim recognized them that
they decided to Kill him @as dead men
do not tell tales" and told of his pitt
ful pleadings for his life.
The first trial of the case occupied
four days last spring and after being
out for f03z hours the jury could not
agree. There being one man on the
| Jury who insisted that he would never
agree to conviction. The fact that
the jury did not bring in a verdict of
conviction was the cause of a great
| deal of comment by those who had fol-
lowed the trial of the case closely. GroIt
who has been in the jail constantly
since his arrest adheres to his first story
and insists that Heck and himself are
the two men guilty of the assault. Mr..
Kuntz has partially recovered from the
brutal beating which he received but
there are numerous depressions in his
skull where he was repeatedly struck
by a hammer in the hand Of his muir
derouS asSailantS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22

gentle. The death of Mr.. Devlfn was
also a very severe blow. The two had
been intimate personal friends for
years When Devlin died Thomas took
it very much to heart. He thought
that if Devlin got back into the har-
ness he would pull out the whole mat
ter and set it straight. He worried
incessantly and was almost beside
himself. He was over here Sunday to
see me, but it was too much for him,
and all Sunday night doctors haG to
care for him. It was very sad; but he
may recover according to the advices
I received over the telephone this
morning."
Mr.. Thomas is a member of the To-
peka club and while in Topeka always
stopped at the club. He has many
friends in Topeka, and in fact con-
Quoted all of his business here in con-
necton with Devlin and the South
western Fuel company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22

Chicago. Nov. Z2.-Forecast for KAN
sas: Showers tonight and Thursday;
warmer tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22
Coal Magnate May Recover From
Effects of Acid.
Believed That Poison Was
Taken by Mistake.
''WHAT HAVEI TAKEN''
His First Exclamation When
Found by Family.
This Morning Inquired If 1t
Was Dream.

Leavenworth, Kan. Nov. 22.-The
physicians attending W. E. Thomas,
who took carbolic acid last night, say
this afternoon that he has a fair chance
of recovery. He recovered conscious
ness during the morning.
1t is now believed that Mr.. Thomas
swallowed the poison by mistake. AT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22
MYNNE RETURNS.
Has Come Back to Testify in the Post
Office Fraud Cases.

New york. Nov 22.-Arriving here to-
dav on the steamer Oceania from Iiv-
erpool were Consul General Robert J.
XVynne. formerly postmaster general and
Captain ". S. Biddle, military attache of
the embassy at Berlin. Mr. Wynne viii
go to Washington to testify in the legal
prosecutions growing out Of the inyesti-
cation Of the Dostofice frauds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22
THE TELL TALE LETTERS.
Burton's Connection With RiaIto Com
pany Shown Through Them.

st. Louis Nov. 22.-Two letters
which are new as evidence in the trial
of Senator Burton Of Kansas we're
read to the jury Tuesday afternoon.
The broa -=eepe covered by the in
dictment under which the Kansas sem
ator is being tried for the second time
viii permit not only an Introduction Of
all the evidence heretofore presented
but of new evidence as well. One OF
the letters identified as having been
written by Senator Burton to Thomas
B. Harlan, attorney for the Rialto
company. served notice that If the
Burton check was not forthcoming the
fconfinned ~ PC seren.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22

Confined "a Page seven.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22
Temneratures of Iarge Cities.

Chicago, Nov. 22.-7 a. m. tempera-
lures: New York sc; Boston 36; Phila-
Minneapolis 36; Cincinnati 80; St. Louis
3.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30
CURIOUS DEEP SEA VISION.
cephslopods Photographed by Their
cwn light In Some Cases.

cephsloPods Photographed by Their
cwn light In Some Cases.
4 French writer I'm a scientific
mava2lne tells OF the great ocean
depths OF 2S0oO 10 10000 feet. the
temperature tending toward zero. the
perpetual darkness reigning below
depths OF about loS0 feet. A. that
level plants. deprived OF light can
not exist The animal life must be
carnivorous Tho organs Of sight not
being used. have become atrophled
and disappeared.
Yet there Is light even IN thar sirht.
loss world. A German exploring
ship found n fsh with enormous eyes
AZ depth OF 6.i00 feet Phosphores.
orvce g cr-.-.cn IN those hollows Of
the sea. Sometimes special organs
Ha4h ught SOW etimes the phosphor.
escence s caused by n mucous secrc-
tion on the surface Of tho amin il.
Tho crugtaeean chrysophorus has not
only huge eyes. but luminous organs.
including what are. In effect. a re
Hector and lens.
Certain cophalopods have actually
been photographed by their own light
Tho luminous organs attached 70 the
eyes allow the animal 10 see is prey.
The other luminous organs may per.
haps be lure 70 the prey. Tho deep.
sea life that swims sees. Tho eye.
less creatures are scdentary and do
not need 10 sec. Thus even in that
vast darkness there is aufilclency or
light Eycrybody's Magazine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30

himself At last his mind seemed TO
become settled lie spoke now in a
moro natural tone OF voice. we
were talking OF Regan-'what damage
could one man do In the community
Muchl A well educated and really
brave man could do much. II has
been prophesied by Magic Mol. the
fortune teller. that the town viii be
destroyed by one man. that Is through
the influence OF one man the town
would be divided against Itself and a
house divided against Itself. you
know, is bound 20 fall!"
81 think you exaggerate." said Louis.
But there was strange CLEAN In his
eyes. and HIS breast filled with hore.
II cannot credit Reean with the
power you seem 10 endow him"
II am sorry Regan has been told the
secrets OF the order II is true he
helped me from Joliet, but do not
like him. what / know OF MIN Is not
10 his credit"
Lang thought Il best now 10 change
his tactics a little. How did he know
but what Regan, after all, was a
friend. A fellow conspIrator in this
massive game OF chance? Il will ad.
NIT that IL was through Regan that |
learned OF the existence OF the city
said Louis. But II was not a volun.
tary admission ON his part, az you hint
Jealousy and drink carries Regain
away. II was because he was drunk
and sore az Denver that he gave away
the facts OF your escape For year
or more have been laying a trap TO
get the best OF Denver. and during
that time became (whlle not a friend
OF Jack's) possessed OF several OF his
secrets. knew him 10 be crooked.
having split several pots with cracks.
men OF note. II he had been straight
goods he would never have helped me
rob the Madison bank. To him ! owe
that much. think he is all right"
Golden listened very patiently 70
Lang. then said
You have again showed yourself a
man. In the face Of my talk. 20 take
his part You are after my style |
would risk my life 20 help n friend
and II You will permit Il. | will be a
friend 10 you'll"
Il would be honoredl" asserted
Louis.
ut was Just such an experience as
yours which resulted in making me
what am-an outcast. When about
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30
~ CftARLES NORRIS BU1IER

us talk OF yourself. I don't think that
you are criminal enough TO become
happy in the Convict city. rather
like you, Lang. and | speak now for
your own good. You have in your pos.
session ten thousand dollars. the price
OF your admission: hesitate. express
desire. and | Will put you on the
back trail with swift horse under
youl Your decision?"
This was no time for Louis TO hest
tate. He felt IT,
Il am resolved to proceed" he re-
piled firmly.
"Once more say" and Golden's
voice was husky with excitement.
Pause before II Is too late. This Is
your last chance 10 escape from the
power OF the octopus Some large
city is the place for you-you viii
live and die within the city's walls
You do not know what thankless mas.
ters you are tying yourself to. They,
knowing your utter helplessness, Will
use you to their own ends. You do
not deserve so vile a fate! Turn
back"
Louis put his hands upon Golden's
shoulder The old mans evident de-
sire 20 do the lad a favor for brief
moment unnerved the youth. Golden,
thank you for your words-it shows
me that like myself. you are not who'll
~ bad. You are true to your friends!
But am resolved TO go on. My con
dition can be no worse than II has
been-than II is now. II has been the
dream OF my life to see the inside OF
the convict city. what / have done TO
gain my revenge | feel viii place me
in the power OF a most desperate man.
Nowhere but with you will be safe
from Denver. | am avenged-let the
penalty be what II may. must go
on"
80 be H." said Golden Il have done
my duty as a man. Your fate is upon
your own headi"
Il will remember your expression OF
friendship" said Louis.
Golden seemed TO be debating with
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30
REMEDIES USED sY MILLIoNs
Truth About the Popular proprietary
Medicines"

The recent campaign against the
use OF proprietary medicin IS. conduct
ed in the columns OF The ladies'
Home Journal and Golfers Weekly.
has evoked an answer from the Com
mittee on Legislation OF the Proprie-
tary Association. The committee says;
In considering the question raised
by recent attacks upon proprietary
medicines. every reasonable man will
admit that there is a wide and legiu-
mate field for the manufacture and
sale OF medicines already prepared
for general use and easily obtainabls
at all times and everywhere. /.
As a matter OF fact these medicines
are not patented at all. and the popu-
lar use OF the word patent in connec-
ton with them Is n misnomer. Any
pharmacist will tell you that practi-
cally the only patent medicines In
use to-day are those which are manu-
featured either by foreign or domestic
pharmaceutical houses. and which are
now almost exclusively dispensed by
physicians or designated by them In
their prescriptions
The medicines which are now the
subject OF Wholesale attack by Mr..
Box and Editor Hapgood are the old
fashioned family remedies properly
described as proprietary medicines
They are the favorite remedies among
millions OF people all over the coun-
try: and. Notwithstanding the con.
slant effort OF some physicians to Gre
ate prejudice against them. no one
ever yet heard OF any OF the millions
OF users OF such remedies asking for
legislation or other action adverse TO
them"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30
CHAPTER XIII.
Lang Gets a Few Pointers Concerning
the CITY.


The emigrant train crossed the ford
AZ early sunrise. Bowie BILL risen now
TO the dignity OF leader OF the train.
though seemingly reckless as TO the
danger that had surrounded him In
the past. dispatched messenger In
advance OF the party, who notified the
sub-posts OF the city OF the near ap-
proach OF the emigrant train. SO that
in case OF a second attack assistance
might be rendered II needed.
Lang was riding alongside one OF the
schooners. thinking OF his last nights
adventure. when he was accosted by
Golden.
Have ever met you before this
trip Golden asked.
Has Regan not told you who and
what | ann"
Sure. But how did you know OF
me and my mission?"
Don't you remember tho German
hid who was confined In the Tombs'
for the killing OF Simeon Monroe. the
Warwick Street vag?" asked Louis in
surprise.
Not tho Md | made a few passes
at and told him I could get him out II
he wanted TO escape?"
The samel"
yes, remember you now" said
Golden. as II relieved OF some heavy
burden. but what bothers me Is how
you knew me-"
Lang saw that he was In for an ex.
PLANTATION. whatever Golden's reason
for desiring II. and was guarded in his
replies. "SInce became a man. and
have had a little experience In several
secret societies. came 10 the con
olusion that the signs that you made
20 me had some deep meaning. Your
power and influence which knew
you would have-powers 10 free me
from the 'Tombs.' made me often de-
sire 10 meet YOU"
You did not seem very enthusiastic
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30

over my offer In tho first place" the
man replied. as II a little bit piqued.
Just because | refused your help"
retorted Louis. He felt proud OF his
Independence you were little bit
late. had other plans. You would
have aided me 10 escape, no doubt;
possibly | would have been recap
tured. At that time knew that my
father and brother had succeeded In
brlblng one OF the jurors at consid.
cradle less cost than what your offer
amounted to- II this had failed I
would have been glad TO have accept
ed your offer. became free man.
in one sense OF the word. which was
TO my mind, moro satisfactory"
And now have been reyenged on
Denver. the detective2"
yes. he was the only man whose
evidence seemed 10 carry weight in
my case. He has paid dearly for his
part in the business"
And you now are truly a criminal
through that?"
what do care for that? am
avenged spent a year OF my life
in Jail: Denver has toled years for
tho fortune have robbed him Of I
am young; he is old. and the result Is.
he will die In poverty. while I will live
70 enjoy his wealth"
do you know what kind OF n place
you arc going tor"
II can't say that I do" Lang re-
Trained from committing himself
what you do know you have been
told by Regain" suavely queried Gold.
en-.
"Regan has told me nothingl" said
Louis calmly what little do know
] have guessed"
THAT will do 70 tell" said Golden.
annoyed. Il don't like Regain think
he has loose tongue In HIS head: and
don't like him for Il. | am afraid
he will do more harm than good in the
society"
I'm what way7' asked Lang. as n
but slightly interested. while in truth
10 question was burning one 70
Rfm.
Il think he would betray us II he
rot the chancei"
"In what way could one man do
damage TO the Community after you
once got him inside the circle. as
you call 80" The tone was one OF
surprised incredullty.
Much" was Golden's candid reply.
But that Is not here - there. Let
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30
MITCHELL ISSUES
CALL TO MINERS
Representatives Of Anthracite
Districts Are TO Assemble
al Shamokin.
SIMILAR TO FORMER ACTION
Plan to Formulate Demands, as Was
Done Before the Great Strike OF
1902, Which viii Be Sent to OPP
orators.

Shamokln. Pa. dispatch: President
John Mitchell OF the United Mine
workers OF America has announced
that the convention OF mineworkers
OF H. three anthracite districts at
which demands will be formulated to
be presented TO the anthracite coal
companies next spring viii be held
here on Dec. Is. The mineworkers
OF the three districts Will shortly elect
delegates 70 represent them at the
meeting.
The decision 10 hold a convention
10 formulate demands Is similar 10
the action taken before the great
strike OF 1902, when a convention was
held 10 draw up demands. The award
OF the anthracite coal strike commits.
sion Will expire March 81 next year.
Builds UP Union.
President Mitchell has been in the
anthracite region for the last two
months holding meetings every day
for the purpose OF strengthening the
union. After the 1902 strike there
was a considerable falling on IN mem
bership. AS a result OF the campaign
the miners leader Is waging many OF
those who dropped out OF the organ.
ization are returning.
Among the demands that the con
vention will probably formulate are
an eight-hour workday for all classes
OF mineworkers. recognition OF the
union and a yearly agreement with
the coal companies similar to the one
existing i'm some Of the bituminous
coal fields OF the middle west.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30
llIlnoIs strLke san on.

Springfield. H., dispatch: Striking
chain-machine miners OF the Chicago
and Alton subdistrict. who have re.
fused TO stand by an agreement en-
tered into between the stste exccu-
tive board OF the United Mineworb.
ers of Illinois and operators OF the
subdistrict. voted 52l to lG5 against
returning To work. despite the ADVICE
of President Mitchell aud Vice presi.
dent Lewis of the national organiza.
tiOn. An appeal will be made to Pres
idont Mitchell to intercede.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30
LeIpsle Book Trade.

In the city Of Leipslc. the head
quarters or tho German book publish.
ing trade. there are 2,916 firms filling
orders. and It's Book Publishers Ex-
change has S.24O members. Leipsic
has not only one OF the most ceie-
brated universities in Germany. but
as a city IL renowned for its music
schools and concerts
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30
strike Is Axerted.

Pittsburg. Kan. dispatch The dis.
trict board Of the United Mineworkers
has voted To accept the proposition
OF the Coal Operators association on
the coal pushing wage question and
all danger OF a strike In this district
over that dispute was averted. The
operators will pay the miners for the
time actually consumed in pushing
cars to and from the room TO the
switch on the main entry.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30
CRIPPLE KILLS TWO IN FIGHT
one Armed Man, Defending Home,
stabs Assistants 10 Death.

Anadarko. Ok, dispatch. Two men
were killed aud third dangerously
wounded az Oakley. small town near
here. The wounded is one-armed
man named Roane Gonzales,
He says that the two men. who were
strangers. came TO his home and
asked for work. when told there was
none they demanded food and shelter.
They were refused, and fight en-
sued In which pocket knives and a
big bowie knife was used
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30
ARMIES SIGN AN ARmlsrlcr
Formal Document Ending Fighting
Completed on Battlefield.

Gunshu Pass Manchuria, cable:
Major General Oyanosky and his suite
returned from Kochiatlon az o'clock
Thursday morning AT Z o'clock
"Wednesday evening General Ovanosky
and General Pukushima signed an
armistice ordinance in the open plain
near shakhcdze. after negotiations
had been conducted for nine consccu.
tive hours.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30
SAYS HERRIck DID NOT CHEAT.
Ohio Governors Secretary Brands the
Story as Political Falsehood.

Cleveland, Ohio, specials Governor
Herrick has declined To discuss the re
port that he had cheated his step.
mother out OF an estate. Judge Gallo
way the governors secretary. how.
ever. when shown the dispatch assert
ed that the charge was plain lie
THE governor never cheated any
body" he said. and II he follows the
advice OF his best friends he will put
a stop TO the campaign OF libel and
vlllihcation which is beng conducted
by his political foes. Such falsehoods
rs this should be stopped once and
for ALL"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30
pLArT's HEALTH is SHATTERED.
New York Senator. Now In San Fran
cisco, ls Very Feeble.

Nf"Naf - WV
san Francisco dispatch. Since the
arrival in San Francisco OF Senator
Thomas G Plat or New York he has
not left his apartments at the Palace
hotel lie remains in seclusion. deny
Ing himself 20 visitors Indisposltlon
and the need Of rest and quiet were
given as the reasons when Mr.. Platt
arrived at the hotel his enfeebled con
dition was remarked by everyone who
knew him either personally or by
sight
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30

You cannot win with a whine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30

oNAP-2t0 sores miles northwest OF a bnst-
ietei ADJ balance gently rolling o. 900 wnrth ~ IN.
prvNements. fruduccs excellent drops. viii rau Al
hkhl ffce, ti2 80, $500 cash, liberal tertrs "a
balance. a. '. BALoRtpoE, Alliance, Neb.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30

F0R Sal N1 acres rolling prairic ~. miles south
tpy run. Ia, 10 mites We & Dubuque
basement barn iluNfl lNrpuU dvelllug plenty water,
near school ard chnrrh as Liberal terua arranged
y. y. MCLEAN, ". y. D. -. EpNouh, 10.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30

FOR SALE-609 acres we'll improved black land, o
miles from city OF 1000 people. viii cut Into tracts
~ cell altogether. Worth tiO0 per To divide
estate will sell for t65 per acre Easy terms Address
L. a. johnson. Bos 90, oreenvllie, TsSas.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30
n. A. MILLER & Co. sss Ts.a zee, ss,,,e

toH SaLE-fmproved farm, it0 acres an under
enlilNaNoni good hfoom house, good barn and out.
nuldinEs plenty o. water, situated on public road
~ miles frpm Wabash station. Liberal terms
afhr Cd. Price. tlWO. Write FOR pafticuiars
y. q. 0GHoEMAHN, pendIeton. MO.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-09-30
Bargains for Quick Buyers.

toH SALE 600 acres, 100 In cultivation, baiancs
tmber. New trpom house cribs. grsnAry. sLeCt
barn and outhuildings. wels living water In pal,
tuie, snme fruit On state road. telephone "a houst
lAly mall good soil lays nnc, crops nae hoaty iocs-
Npns Also go tract, 30 IN cultivation. Bottom,
second bottom aud upland lots ~ wood and timber
near county seat. Address o. X. Dunkerley, safe No