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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
aside from the other considerations. He

aside from the other considerations He
said today:
cheap It will be a great thing for
North Topeka. It will draw the people
back to North Topeka It's really the
only natural park readily accessible to
the city and will always remain such. I
have talked with hundreds of people
and I have not found one bit of talk
opposing it. I have been working at it
for the past four months. understand
that Mr. Billiard VIII call a meeting of
the business men on the North side
fore them It has not been generally
discussed and to great many people
it will be new proposition. have had
a talk with Vice President Meyers of
the street railway and he gave me his
assurance that he would lend his ut
most aid to the project and that if need
be he would go down in his pocket to
help it along. He told me personally
that they were glad to have the park.
that they wanted to encourage the peo-
pie to travel as much as possible on the
cars"
M. c. Holman, secretary of the board
of park commissioners and a prominent
resident of North Topeka said: 81 am
in favor of it. strongly in favor of it.
1t is just the right thing to do. I think
the price is very reasonable. Why I
paid $1,000 for half as much ground
right across the street % years ago. 1t
q
reach of any surrounding the city. The
park commissioners will take hold, place
out flower beds. and trim the grass;
there is not much else to do aside from
that. The plan should receive all the
encouragement that can be had
j. B. Billiard has not yet decided upon
the time for calling the meeting of the
business men. Il have been too busy,
he said, Il have not had much oppor-
tunity to talk with many people but ev-
hot axTe faI1 xr~ifI1 think
it is the thing to do. 1t will be a good
thing for North Topeka.
People in Favor of 1t.
Aaron Sheetz, the North Topeka gro
Ger, feels that the benefit district should
be formed. II have talked with several
people and I have not met the least OBJ
! lection to the plens" said he. al think
the price of 1000 is reasonable enough
| and 1 don't believe that any one will
hold back on the purchase Now since
| the street railway has been completed
| it is the most accessible park in the
city"
| G. w. Thompson who is in the grocery
| business states that the absence of large
crowds which used to frequent Garfield
has hurt trade on the North side. II
think it would be fine. fine" he reit-
Grated. It am for It whether it be by
direct or indirect taxation or by SUBJ
scription. I think 1t should be done
right away. have talked with a great
many people; people VINO ilVe way IN
the north end of the town and who own
simply their homes and they are strong
| ly in favor of it
M. T. Campbell, the attorney, said:
'Of course I am in favor of it. At first
blush I would consider that $1,000 a
very reasonable price for that amount
of ground.
Councilman Sim1ns Of the First ward
has worked up considerable sentiment
| in favor of the creation of the benefit
district and of course will ask that the
council receive if favorably. He believes
that it will help the business men who
are interested IN North Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
new KIND OF GAS.
If You Are Having Trouble This May
Be the Reason.

The Gas company is now furnishing
the city with what is commonly known
as ''water gas" oil being used as the
base instead of coal. For several days
past the gas furnished was half and
half, part coal gas and part water gas,
but the new plant is now in complete
operation and the straight water gas
is being piped. Frequent tests will be
made of the gas in order to get as good
results as possible and we will continue
to use it up until the natural gas ar
rives. The pipes for natural gas are
now laid as far as Lecompton," said c.
K. Holiday.
A number of people are dissatisfied
with the new process of gas; they claim
that it does not give as bright light
as the old coal gas and that there is
more SCOT. 1t also shows less strength,
the heat being of little intensity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
SHE FEIGNED SLEEP.
Woman Shoots Herself as Soon as Left
Alone.

New York, July 25.-Within five
minutes from the time Charles Mar
shall, a Wall street broker, left his
wife, apparently sleeping soundly, in
bed today, the woman wrote her hus-
band a note telling him not to let the
world blame him for what was to hap
pen and shot herself. She was uncon-
scious before Marshall could reach
her side from another room and died
in a short time. Mrs. Marshall was
formerly Miss Grace Starr and is
highly connected in New York society
circles. No cause for her suicide has
been discovered. The tragedy took
place in the Raleigh, a fashionable
apartment hotel, overlooking Central
Park at Ninety-second street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
WILL CLOSE THE STORES
Not Many VIII Be Left Open on
Tomorrow.

In addition to all the grocery and
meat stores in the city closing for the
butchers and grocers' picnic, the cloth
ing. dry goods and shoe merchants will
observe the day. Those who have sign
ed the agreement to close their stores
for Wednesday follow:
The Topeka Cash, ]. E. Crockett &
Co., Warren NJ Crosby & Co, Felix &
Sons. The Famous Clothing company,
August Clothing company, Matthews &
Drechsel, B. NJ. Payne. Robinson, Mar
shall & Co., Palace Clothing company,
Crosby Brothers, The Mills Dry Goods
company, A ]. August, A. Samuel, G.
M. Chase & Co.. NJ. Affron, B. Cohen, s.
ScrinoDSkie.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
VOYAGE COMES TO END
Two Harvest Hands Captured on the
Raging Kaw.

Two harvest hands, giving the names
of Ralph Barnes and Frank Brown,
were captured by Officers Smith, Pavey
and Ross today. on a charge of grand
larceny. The young men, it is claimed,
stole boat at Manhattan at 1:30 Mon
day and at the same hour today were
arrested below the Santa F'e bridge.
The young men claimed that they had
bought the boat few miles up the
river but a description of the boat and
numbers painted on the seat identified
it as the property of Lewis Melmore, of
Manhattan The ''voyageurs" will be
held for the city marshal of Manhattan.
who will be after them tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
LIGHT RAIN FALLS.
Amounted to .02 of an Inch-wessher
Is Cool.

This is real summer resort weather.
1t causes people to think OF overeoats.
There was q light rain this morning.
Monday the temperature ranged from
a maximum of 81 to a minimum of 67
with a cool breeze blowing nearly all
day. Observer Jennings scored all the
way through on his predictions save
the one of warmer, and there seems to
be no one who has found a fault with
this small deviation from the actual
condition. Struggle as it would the ther-
moTHeter was not able to register above
78 today and one is becoming more con-
vinced that Topeka is an ideal summer
resort; in fact all Kansas was treated
to an ideal fall day.
The barometer gives promise OF an
other delightfully."- cool day with night
in keeping, with showers for the sluIn-
bering multitude tonight, an1 a small
slice of warmer weather for the north
and west portion.
Mondays temperatures were: Baker.
Kan, SS, Sc; Concordia 80, 81; Dodge
City 76, so; Dresden IA, So; Fort Scott
76, 60; Macksville IS, So; Mcpherson 81,
81: Manhattan Sc. So; Usage City 80, IS;
Russell 49,. 81: Sedan 81. 62; Topeka 81,
81: Toronto 80, 54; Wichita "a. Sc; Enid
Okla, "a, 81.
Clear weather is reported from this
northwestern part Of the. state this
morning, with indications OF rain in the
central and southern counties, while the
sun is totally obscured in the eastern
section of the state, with local showers.
The precipitation of the station in To-
peka is 02 of an inch.
The government gauge at the river
shows that the Kaw is gradually reced-
ing, being one-tenth of a foot lower this
morning than on the morning of the
preceding day.
The hourly temperatur as recorded
by the Thermometer on top of the Column
bian building for Tuesday are:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
STATE SENATOR ARRESTED.
Charged With Bribery in Connection
With Arkansas New Capitol.

Little Rock, Ark, July 25.-State
Senator F. o. Butt has been arrested
at Berryville on a bench warrant from
Little Rock charging him with bribery
in connection with the bill appropriat-
ing 100000 for the completion of the
new state capitol. The indictment al
leges that Senator Butt paid 500 and
promised $400 to Senator r. R. Adams
of Grant county for the latter's vote
in favor of the bill. Senator Butt
gave bail today in the sum of $4,000
for his appearance at the September
term of the Pulaski county circuit
court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
The Rennington Is FIoated.

Washington, July 25.-A telegram re-
ceived at the navy department over
night from Captain Drake states that
the Bennington was fioated at 6:30
o'clock yesterday afternoon and is now
alongside the wharf. He adds that a
thorough examination of the ship will
be made today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
TWELVE LIVES LOST.
Property Loss in Oil Fire Placed at
Over Half a Million.

Houston, Tex, July 25-The loss of
life in the Humble oil fire as near as
can be ascertained is II, but no names
can be ascertafned. The Texas COM
pany declines to make any estimate of
it's loss or to give out any insurance
figure. But oil men place the loss at
present at $500, 600 barrels of oil valued
at $562, 800; pumping plant, damage to
tanks. mules. etc. at SIS, 900 or moro.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
STRIKER is LICKED.
Former Superintendent of Kansas
Schools Pounded by Marshal.

Tulsa, l. r., July 25.-William
Stryker, editor of the Democrat, has
been assaulted by Charles w. Robin
son, city marshal, because the editor
charged in his paper that the official
had not done his duty. The assault
took place on the business street at a
busy hour and was witnessed by hum
dreds The marshal went before the
mayor and pleaded guilty to fighting
and paid a fine without protest. Mr..
Stryker was formerly state superin-
tendent of public instruction of Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
COURT MADE 1T LIGHT.
Sentences Senator Mitchell to Six
Months Penal Servitude.

Portland, Ore, July 25.-United
States Senator Mitchell, convicted of
Using his Office of United States sena-
tor, to further the law practice of the
firm of Mitchell and Tanner, was to-
day sentenced to pay a fine of $1,000
and six months penal servitude.
Pending a review of the case by the
supreme court of the United States ex-
ecution of the sentence will be de-
ferred. In the meantime Mitchell will
be placed under bail to the amount of
3 mo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
WHERE DID He GET 1T?
Senator Burton May Be Asked to Ex-
plain to Grand Jury.

Guthrie, Ok, July est is stated here
by government official that Senator ].
Ralph Burton of Kansas will be subooe-
naed before the grand jury which meets
at Ardmore in October to explain how he
came in possession of the $4,000 worth of
school warrants disposed of by United
States Marshal Ben Colbert.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
seeretarv wilson Is Iu.

Washington, July 25.-Secretary
James Wilson of the department of
agriculture is confined to his apart
ments as the result of an attack. of
acute indigestion. He was taken i'll
yesterday but continued at the depart
ment throughout the day. He is i'm
proving rapidly and is expected to re-
turn to duty tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
LITTLE FIGHTING.
Past Three Months the Most Quiet OF
the War.

Fusan, July 25.-The past three
months, with both armies, has been the
most quiet period of the entire war.
There have been no engagements at the
front, the only encounters being those
of recommending expeditions, sent out
by both armies, similar to that of last
Friday with a small total Of losses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
An,erican Woman to British Prison.

London, July 25.-Anna NJ. Grant
Cor Anna Gleason), of Chicago, who
was committed for trial July on the
charge of stealing a necklace valued at
$4,000 from Christie's, was found
guilty in the Old Bailey today and
sentenced to three years penal servi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
CleveIands Go to Mrs. Lamont.

Grover Cleveland arrived today and
after three hours stay left for Mill
brook, in answer to a request of Mrs.
Lamont, wife of the late Col. Daniel s.
Lamont
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
Temneratures I'm Largo eide.

Chicago, July 25.-7 a. m. tempera-
lures: New York, s.; Boston, so; PhiIa-
delphia, "A; Washington, 20; Chicago, 81:
Minneapolis. IS; Cincinnati, 81; St
Louis. e6.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
JERRY SIMPSON IMPROVES.
Condition More Favorable and He May
Recover.

tending physicians announce that the
condition of Jerry Simpson is more
favorable and that there are chances
for his recovery unless unforeseen
complications arise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
weather Indications.

Chicago, July z5.-Forecast for Kansas
Showers tonight and Wednesday: warmer
in north and west portions tonight; fresf
southerly winds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
Fatber of President Harper Dead.

Chicago July 25.-Samuel Harper, father
of President Harper of the University of
Chicago died here today. aged 81 years
He recently came to Chicago on visit
a severe cold, which resulted in his DEATH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
That TN Escrow

Governor Hoch holds over Kelly
what he terms his sword of Damocles,
although the state treasurer declares
that the blade is suspended above his
head by something stronger than 4
hair. This trump card of the gov
ernor's is Kelly's resignation n escrow
which was first given to Hiram Dillon
and then transferred to Hoch after
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-14

dered very Objectionable on account
of the manner in which the regula-
lions were enforced. He expressed
himself as greatly regretting the
Chinese boycott of American grocers
and steamship and insurance compa-
MES, as it might estrange the good
will OF the Americans, which he high
ly priced. Apparently, however, he
said, the Chinese classes most con-
cerned, considering that the prospects
for the solution of the difficulties
arising from the application of the ex-
clusiOn act were remote, decided on
the boycott as the only means OF ven
tilating the question. He pointed
out that the movement against the
Americans, though thoroughly organ
lied by the best and most representa-
tive Chinese, was altogether pacific
and was not directed against persons
or property.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-14
PESSIMISM AT PORTSMOUTH AS
TO OUTCOME.
READY TO STATE TERMS
Negotiations Reach the Point Where
Baron Komura Is About to Tell
What Price Japan Will Demand to
End the War-May Circumvent
Indemnity Problem.

Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 1O-With
the probability that Baron Komura
will today reveal to the Russian plen-
ipOtentiarieS the terms upon which
Japan is willing to- conclude peace.
the opinion as to the outcome, among
those who are congregated here to
watch the proceedings, has become de
cideGly pessimistic. This is due to the
growing conviction that Japan's con
ditions will not prove as moderate as
they were at one time anticipated,
and, especially in the matter of indem-
nifty, may preclude the possibility of
their acceptance by the Russian en-
voys as basis of negotiations.
Minister Whites firm attitude N pri-
vate conversation against the payment
of an indemnity and insistent reports
emanating from Japanese quarters
that war contribution approximating
the cost CT the war, variously stated
at from $500, 100000 to $800,000,000,
constitutes one Of Japan's demands.
indicates wide, if not an irreconcil-
liable difference between Japan's ire.
ducible minimum and what Russia is
prepared to accept. Upon the ques-
ton of the payment of a large indem-
nity the instructions of the Russian
plenipotentiaries are believed to ad-
nit of no concessions. although it is
possible that certain compensation in
kind might be arranged. For in
stance, it is suggested that for the re
linquishment of the island of Sakhalin,
now a potent ally in Japan's hands,
the possession of which by Japan
would give her command of the whole
Siberian littoral, Russia could with
propriety pay a large sum.
Gloomy forebodings, however, may
be premature at this juncture, as
everything indicates that the plenipo-
tentiaries upon both sides are sincere
ly DESTROYS of concluding a treaty of
peace.
The official versions of yesterdays
meeting given out by each side is de-
scribed as satisfactory" and other
accounts indicate that while every
ching passed off amicably, considerable
reserve was displayed upon both sides.
While the Russian plenipotentiaries
expect the Japanese to present terms
Immediately upon the official exchange
of credentials coday they admit that
they are in the dark. Baron Komura
and his colleagues decline to give any
intimation of their course of proceed
ure.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-14
COMMISSIONER ENJOINED.
Judge Sends Strauss Case to Superior
Court.

Milwaukee, Aug 10.-COurE Com
missioner Fred Schneider has been
enjoined from rendering decision III
the Schult-Strauss SANDER suit, arts
ing from grand jury indictments, and
ordered to appear before Judge Lud-
wig August IA to show cause why his
order, finding Strauss in contempt for
refusing to answer questions, should
not be vacated.
Incident to the proceedings before
the commissioner there was a sensa-
tional clash between F. w. Won Cotz-
hansen, representing Schultz, and
Special District Attorney Golf, and
later between Mr.. Won Cotzhausen
and Attorney A. G. Umbreit, counsel
for Mr. Strauss. Mr.. Golf extended
his hand to salute Mr.. Won Cotzhaus-
en-.
II will not shake hands with you"
exclaimed the latter in a loud voice.
you are NO gentleman, sir. | feel
that I have been stabbed in the back
by you. and I resent it. | wrote to
Judge bIdZCC CudI Tic DClSOuS Ill CAC
district attorneys office were becom-
ing vicious-vicious, sir, and that his
presence was needed here to attend to
important matters before the court,
which in his absence were going
wild.
ut was preposterous, sir, to threat
en- me with indictment for suborna-
ton of perjury, unless I keep still.
That threat came to me from the of
fee of Theodore Kronshage, and was
no doubt intended to keep me from
continuing the defense of my client
by threats. 1t is preposterous and
unheard Of When I was threatene i
with indictments the district attore
ney's Office lost one of it's best
friends.
Mr.. Golf answered with words cal
culated further to stir the ire of the
indignant Won Cotzhausen, but final
ly withdrew, mutter.y that if his pres
ence was going to keep counsel
wound up he would go away.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-14
JOHN CH|NAMAN IN EARNEST To BRING
AMERICAN EXCLUS|ON|STS To TERMS

Pekin, Aug. 10.-Wu Ting Fang,
formerly Chinese minister at Wash
ington, now vice president OF the
board of foreign affairs. interviewed
by the Associated Press yesterday,
said the existing regulations for the
exclusion Of the Chinese from the
United States were unsatisfactory
from the Chinese standpoint and
hence it was desired that they should
be modified by new convention.
The Chinese, he said, agreed to the
exclusion of coolies and this point
presented no difficulty, but the exist
ing regulations pressed with severity
on other classes. He instanced the
cases of merchants, travellers for
pleasure, students and others, who,
while nominally admissible to the
United States, were forced to under
go examinations which, though posi-.
bly, necessary, were generally rem
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-14
ALLEGED MURDERER WANTS
IMMUNITY FOR CONFESSION

Detroit, Aug. 10.-Harry Johnson,
held with Harry Parker by the po-
lice on suspicion of numbering Pawn
broker Joseph Meyer July %, yester-
day afternoon sent word to Captain
Mcdonnell of the detective depart
ment that he wanted to make con-
fession. After an assistant prosecut-
ing attorney and stenOgrapher had
been secured the party went to John
sons cell to take his confession. Il
know all about the murder and will
make a detailed statement if you will
promise me immunity" he said, &C.
cording to the officers. Assistant
Prosecutor Wurher replied that it
was impossible under the law to make
such promise, and as Johnson did
not then evidence a desire to con-
tinue his statement the officers left
him. His admission that he knows
all about the crime is looked upon by
the police as practical confession.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-14

and spent much time there in connec-
ton with the settlement of conditions
growing out of the change of sover
eighty in the islands. He took up
the cause of the friars and his work
was approved by the vatican. Dur
ing his stay in Manila, he was thrown
constantly into contact with Secretary
Taft, then governor of the islands,
and they became warm personal
friends. Three years ago Archbishop
Chappelle was relieved of his mission
to the Philippines but continued his
jurisdiction of Cuba and Porto Rico
The body of the archbishop was
transferred at o'clock from his resi-
dence to st. Louis cathedral, where it
is lying in state. The obsequies
will take place this morning.
More Cases on the Isthmus.
Washington, Aug. 10.-The Panama
canal office yesterday received a re-
port from Governor Magoon of four
additional cases of yellow fever on
the isthmus.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-14
GEERS NEAR DEATH.
Dean of Race Drivers in a Serious


Track Accident.
Buffalo, Aug. 10.-Ed. Geers, dean of
the grand circuit drivers, had another
close call yesterday afternoon The
Direct in the 2:04 pace, the feature of
the day, when in the third heat, at the
head Of the stretch, King Direct pacing
strongly, struck his hoof through the
wheel of Locanda's sulky. There was
a tangle eff horses, sulkies and drivers,
almost Immediately swallowed up in a
cloud of DUST. When the scene cleared
up Geers was seen PROSTATE on the
ground Soon stable hands and others,
including physicians, were at Geers'
side. 1t was found that he had suf-
fered a bad cut on his leg and was
stunned, but he speedily recovered his
breath and his first words were, "Now
don't make a hurrah eff this thing and
scare everybody to death for nothing"
10 show that he was all right Geers
then came out and back of Turley in
the 2:11 trol, which followed, won the
deciding heat, being given a tremen-
dous ovation. Lccanda had two heats
in the z:04 pace when the accident oc-
Cured and as the judges found both
drivers blameless and placed the
horses in the final heat, the Alierton
stallion got the race.
King Direct was badly injured in the
accident and probably will not race
again this year.