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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

that we will get together on some sort
of railroad bill.
what bill it will be it is impossible
to say. There are so many different
hills pending that no one can tell
which will prove to be most accept
able.
Il rather expect that congress viii
make an appropriation for building
new barracks at Fort Leavenworth.
and I hope also that favorable action
may be taken for the appropriation of
$4,000 to complete the rifle range at
Fort Riley. The Fort Riley project,
however. has not yet been presented
Mr.. Curtis is on the same commit
tees this session that he was last. He
is a member of the ways and means
committee and one of the members of
the second committee on Indian affairs.
The ways and means committee posi-
ton is one involving an immense
amount of work and is usually about
all the committee work that is re-
quired Of one congressman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23
CURTIS IS AT HOME.
Expected to straighten Out Shawnee
County TangIe.

Il have come home to spend Christ
mas, to look after some private bust
ness-and perhaps I may mix in a lit
tie politics on the side" said Con-
gresham Charles Curtis today. He
arrived from Washington Friday after
noon. and viii bssin Topeka until We'd
nesday, December a.
Supposedly Mr.. Curtis chief mission
on this trip is to iron out the Shaw
nee county row which is just now
humming along at a merry rate. The
politicians are hoping that Mr.. Curtis
can fix things so that T. A. McNeal,
the Shawnee candidate for state print
er, and A. Newman. the Shawnee can
didate for state auditor, will not come
into a conflict over the control of the
Shawnee delegation to the state con-
vention. Newman, being one of Cur
It's strong friends, is likely to abide
by what Curtis says.
But Mr.. Curtis will not talk about
his plans He says in response to
questions: "I think things will be ad-
justed amicably.''
When asked to state how it would
be brought about or whether it would
take place before his departure for
Washington. Mr.. Curtis baked and
side-stepped.
What about your candidacy for the
United States senator" was asked.
Nothing doing" replied the First
district representative. 81 have Moth
ing to say. There is plenty of time
1t was evident that Mr.. Curtis did
not desire to get personal in his OBJ
servations. But when it came to a dis
cussion of more abstruse subjects, he
was willing enough to talk.
Now about this railroad rate bill, !"
he said, Il can say that everything in
dicates that congress viii pass a salts
factory measure: one that will suit the
president and suit the people. We
have just gotten ready for work at
Washington, the preliminaries have
engaged the attention of congress up
to this time. But everything indicates
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23
SCHOOL OVER FOR Two WEEKS.
North Topeka Parents Welcome the
Holiday Season.

Prevalence Of dfphtheria in North
topeka has been the occasion of scare
on the part of the parents who have
C q, attending Quincy school.
They have made several REQUESTS tbs +
the school be closed but the fact that
the schools are now closed for the holt
days for a period of two weeks will
probably obviate this action.
E. F. Stanley, PRINCIPAL of +ba
Quincy school, said: There is no wis
dom IN closing a school, the children
are better off attending school than if
they were at home because in the lat
ter case they would soon be out and
playing around There are b72
students enrolled and of this number
ABOUT 100 We're taken out by their
parents. I received numerous re-
quests from parents desiring that the
school be closed but I did not consider
it necessary Furthermore I have not
this viii blow over at the end of the
vacation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23
JURY IS COMPLETED.
Beef Trust Cases VIII Go to Trial
Jan. Q.

Chicago. Dec. 23.-The 81 persons and
corporations indicted on charges Of con-
spfracy in restraint of trade in the meat
business will go to trial January 9, 1906
on their ten special pleas for immunity.
The jury which was finally accepted af-
ter 50 veniremen had been questioned
consists of five farmers, three real es-
tate dealers, two carpenters, one stock
raiser and one printer. After a long
charge by the court the 70 men were
allowed to go to their homes until the
date of the trial The verdict Of this
jury will decide only whether the pack
ers are to be tried later on the main
charge in the case, or 90 free altogeth-
er, because under the law they are ems
titled to- immunity from prosecution. If.
as they assert, they furnished evidence
against themselves during the Garfield
investigation, and which evidence, it is
declared by the defendants. was used
against them to bring the indictments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23
HAYDEN's CHRISTMAS PARTY.
Entertains His Juvenile Court Urchins
This Afternoon.

Probate Judge Hayden entertained
the youngsters who have been before
the juvenile court over which he pre-
sides, at a, Christmas party this after
noon in the assembly room of the
county superintendent's Offices at the
Shawnee county court house.
IA tree was provided for the boys
and all Of Them were presented with
Christmas goodies, The judge also
had a. little present for each one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23
General Cbaffee Declines.

Washington, Dec. 2s.-Lieutenant
General Chaffee received a letter from
Mayor Mcclellan, of New York, tender
ing him an appointment as police conn
missioner of New York. He returned
a courteous defamation of the appoint
ment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

act upon the petition the former petit
ton was 37.47 linea1 feet short OF carry
ing.
The Christmas pay roll OF the city
employees was allowed last night for
the month of December up till the 22nd
he nav roll foI3ozr-e-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

A protest against the paving Of JEFF
ferson street between Tenth avenue and
Eighth avenue was not sustained.
An ordinance taking in the Taylor
tract of u acres east of the city near
the Santa F'e shops was passed.
The city council last evening award
ed a contract to Hanley & Richie for
paving the remaining three-quarters Of
the intersection of Sixth and Kansas
avenue with brick with an asphalt filler
at S1,23 per square yard.
Mark Mason was last night CONFIRMED
as license collector vice Raymond
Clough, resigned.
The council adjourned to meet jan
uary 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

A protest against the paving Of Thir-
teenth street between Polk and Taylor
streets has been referred to the streets
and walks committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

A peculiar request was made on the
council last night by superintendent H.
K. Goodrich of the electric light plant
The request was natural in itself but
on the surface it sounds peculiar. The
request was for free transportation for
the mem bers of his department from the
street railway company. The reason
given is that the employees do services
for the company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

The street commissioner has been in
Fifth ward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

The appropriation of s45 from the
funds of the Firemen's Relief associa-
ton as made by the directors of the as
ISOLATION was approved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

Told That He Is Destroying
Harmony in Administration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

The American District Telegraph COM
pany have applied for a renewal for 20
years Of their present franchise which
expires in February next. The fran
chise contains nothing of great import
ance. It has been referred to the streets
and walks committee.
An ordinance appropriating certain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

City Attorney Publicly Repri-
manded by Mayor Davis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

STARTED BY PAVING.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-30
SUICIDE BY DROWNING.
Mrs. William c. Smiths Body Found in
Otter Creek Yesterday.

Rutland, Oct. 80. The body OF Mrs.
William G. Smith Of West Rutland, who
disappeared last Friday afternoon, was
found about 1850 o'clock yesterday
morning In the Otter creek near the falls
at Center Rutland. The woman waz
seen on the Delaware & Hudson railroad
bridge about two o'clock Friday aftea-
noon, and 1t il thought that she tArew
herself info the stream from that poiRt,
distance of about 50 feet. When found
the body was lying On the river bottom
in about three feet of water.
Since last Friday afternoon posses of
men have been searching night and day
for the missing woman, the whole coun-
try In the vicinity Of Center Rutland
having been traversed.
Mrs Smith was born in Pittsford
January 81. 1870. She was married
to Mr. Smith October 10, 1000. I'll
health ii supposed to have unbalanced
her mind Besides her husband she Is
survived by her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rollin G. Smith Of Pittsford, q three
months old daughter, one brother and
two sisters.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-30
WAITING FOR BREsEGRooM.
But He May Never Return to Marry
Burlington Girl.

Burlington, Oct. 80. The wedding Of
Miss Bertha Morrisseau OF Haswell
street and Fred Dooley OF North Cham
plain street, Tor which invitations had
been issued and the banns announced
from the altar Of st. Joseph's church,
has not taken place. owing to the un-
explained absence of the groom. The
contracting parties were each about ~
years Of age, aud it Is believed that the
father Of the Dooley boy did not sane
tion the marriage OF the boy, owing to
his age. The boy Is at present absent
from the city.
The Morrisseau girl when interviewed
Saturday evening did not seem to be very
sorry that her lover had left her, but
made threats OF what she would do when
he should return Several questions were
asked, but she refused to answer them.
She stated. however, that invitations
for the wedding had been sent out, that
she was ready on the day appointed for
the ceremony and that the bridal party
had all been chosen.
No one seems to know definitely where
young Dooley is, but ii is rumored that
he has gone to Wyoming.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-30
MARRIED AT DORCHESTER, MASS
Lester w BaIch, Formerly of This City,
and EsteIIe Smith.

A very pretty welding took place last
Tuesday evening at the home Of the
bride in Dorchester, Mass, when Miss
EstelIe O. Smith was united III mar
riage to Lester NJ Baleh, formerly of
this city, the Rev. Mr.. Coni1in perform
ing the ceremony.
The bridesmaid was Miss fannie
Smith, sister Of the bride, and Mr. TT.
Perkins was the hest man.
The bride was beeomingly dressed in
white crepe de chine, trimmed with lace,
and carried a bouquet Of brides roses.
The bridesmaid wore white silk null.
After the ceremony ice cream and
cake were served and music was fur
nished by the guests. The present were
numerous, and mostly Of cut glass and
silver
Mr.. and Mrs. Balch left on d late
train for d brief wedding trip. They
will be at home at 10 Glendale street.
Dorchester after Nov. 18th.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-30
SUCCESSFUL ENDING.
Special Religious Services by Mr.. Gillian
Closed Yesterday.


The Gospel meetings at the Hedding
Methodist church closed yesterday with
three special services. Except in UNI
ion movement, seldom does one see such
large and appreciative audiences through
out an entire series as has characterized
these meetings. There has been sus-
tanned interest from the very start. The
various public entertainments have not
materially affected the audiences. A
large number of people have stood up
for prayers and have attached their
names TO cards, thus signifying the re-
solve TO live the Christian life. The
church preference given by these signefs
show that about every denomination in
the city Is represtened. The cards win
be sorted and given to the respective pas
tors.
There has been no rain and the wealth
er has been most propitious. Yesterday
was perfect day, between FIVE and six
hundred were present in the morning.
The evangelist preached with great power
and the closest attention was given.
When the final appeal was given many
The same interest and re-
suits were repeated during the Sunday
school hour.
At p. m. the main body Of the church
was again filed A lively testimony SER
vice vas held, prayer was then offered
by DR.. Bishop Of Montpelier seminary,
and a short, pungent sermon preached
upon, What Wait Fort" taking up
familiar excuses.
The crowning event of the day was
the evening service. Before o'clock
came the body of the church was solidly
ing League room were also filled until
between seven and eight hundred were
present. The Baptist pastor kindly closed
his church and came in with his people.
Mr.. Gillian preached with unsurpassed
power When the appeal was made many
new ones arose to their feet. After the
benediction eatnumber cameup To say
good bye to the evangelist. and thank
him for the good they had received.
Only words Of eommendation can be
given to the evangelist tor his preaching
and methods during the entire series.
He has delivered in all some 22 ser
mons and no unpleasant words can be
said concerning any Of them, They have
been clear, pointed, Scriptual and very
forcible. While the evangelist has not
hesitated 70 speak in the very plainest
terms concerning Indifference and incon-
sistency in the church, he has spoken in
kind and sensible way.
Mr.. Gillian can safely be commended
| to any church desiring the service Of
an evangelist. The fact that this is his
second engagement in Barre and that
he is going this week to Lyndonville for
the second time Il sufficient guarantee
| of his character and work. The people
Of this city and vicinity will be glad te
welcome him back at any time. During
the winter he comes TO st. Johnsburs
land to Williamstowf.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-30
thousand Shots in His Body.

Savannah, Ca, Oct. so. a special to
the Morning News from Bainbridge, Ca,
says that Gus Goodman. d negro, was
taken from jail at an early hour yester-
day morning bY mob of three hundred
and lynched on the bank 81 the river d
short distance from the town. Earlier
In the night Goodman shot Sheriff Ste
gall, who was attempting I'd arrest him
for the murder Of d coiored woman d
few minutes before.
Although wounded, Sheriff stegall shot
Goodman twice and the prisoner was
placed in Jail a special train was sent
to Thomasyille for d physician and after
his announcement that the sheriff could
not recover the mob went to the Jail,
relieved the deputy Of his key and drag
ged Goodman from his cell
Goodman was strung up with rope
nd fully thousand shots were fired into
his body
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-30
Mrs. William Mcdonald of
MOretown Was Found
in HER HOME YESTERDAY.
Attempt at Suicide During Period Of
Insanity May Be Successful--A
Razor Was Her
Weapon.

While suffering with dementia, Mrs.
William Mcdonald, who resides at More
town Common, drew razor twice across
her throat yesterday afternoon, and now
lies In critical condition from loss of
blood, The deed having been comitted
while the other members of the family
were away from home. The woman is
nearly seventy years Of age, 50 that her
chances for recovery are poor.
Mrs. Mcdonald with her husband re-
sides on small farm at the Common.
She has been ia feeble health for a long
time, and more recently had given indi-
cations of mental decline. 1t was only
a short time ago, however, that she show
ed violent symptoms. She frightened
the girls SO that none of them would
work for her. Finally Mr., Mcdonald
daughter was summoned from Mexico,
and she arrived only recently. Yester-
day the patient seemed quiet, and Mr..
Mcdonald and his daughter went away
Ior snort time. TN tHeif RETURN thfy
were horriiied on discovering Mrs. Me-
Donald lying on the floor and weltering
in her own blood, with wounds in her
neck Dr. Halett Of Moretown was sum
moned He found that the woman Lad
made two slashes, both narrowly missing
the jugular vein. She was very weak
from loss OF blood
W. L. Mcdonald, who died at Montpe-
Ter year ago, was a SON OF the woman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-30
GIVE UP THEIR LIVES.
Five Mine Officials Killed at Hazel Kirk,
Pa, Yesterday.

pittsburg, Oct. S0.- Five minor Off
cials of the pittsburg and Westmoreland
Coal company gave up their lives yes
terday, when they entered the Hazel
Kirk mine, No. /, Of the company at
Hazel Kirk, Pa, is miles east Of this
city, to ascertain ii portion of the
mine was still burning as result of
the explosion two weeks ago. The dead
are:
John Hornical, superintendent; Daniel
Griffith, foreman; Joseph Hunter, John
Lavey and Henry Oayborn, fire bosses.
All were married with large families,
and were men Of considerable means.
Two weeks ago an explosion in the
mine caused the death Of two men. The
entry III which the explosion occurred
was closed up and water turned on. In
stead Of sending miners to investigate
and see il the fire in the entry had been
extinguished, it was decided that if any
risk was to be taken, those holding re-
sponsible positions should take the
chance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-30
GIRL IDENTIFIED,
ELOVER ARRESTED,
PHYSICIAN SOUGHT.

one who either saw or communicated
with the girl
Ten days later, ON September 21, a
suit case in which was the torso Of a
young woman was found floating in the
harbor. On Friday last another suit
case containing the arms and legs Of
the victim was taken from the Charles
river.
The Mothers Statement.
Il had not seen my daughter for
seven weeks" said Mrs. Geary, "and |
have felt sure, for some time, that she
was the victim OF the Winthrop dress
suit case. She wore gold ring on her
little finger and she had also an opal
ring and a garnet ring, which | gave
her as birthday present some five or
six years ago. The chased ring il prob
ably 10 years old. When / saw these
rings today | had no difficulty in recog~
nizing them as those worn by my daugh-
terter.
II know the victim is my Susie. She
complained OF pains in her side just
before she went away and | think she
might have been operated upon for ap-
pendicitis, and the doctor having made
an unsuccessful operation cut her up.
When Susie came home at the end of
last May she looked the picture Of
health. She had always been delicate
and troubled with bronchitis, and a
physician at one time recommended that
She abandon the excitement oil stage
life
During the summer she appeared at
some Of the pleasure resorts outside of
Boston. She did not get this work until
after some delay, and she worried much
over it. In July she began to get ner
yous. and feared that she might have
nervous prostration. She complained Of
pains in her side, and said If she could
only get away to some quiet place for
four or five weeks she thought she would
feel better. ! suggested that she stay
with ~The Shepherd King company
while it was around Boston anyway, and
when it left on its long tour to 60 and
take Il rest
"Seyen weeks ago today (Sunday) she
left me. The engagement had closed its
Boston engagement, and went first to
lowell. When she left me she sent ME
a letter which was shorter than usual
and clearly showed that she was down
hearted It made me feel frightened
and 10 went to Lynn where the com
pany was then playing. She had written
that she was sick with stomach trouble.
II found that she had sent in doc
tors certificate to the stage manager
saying that she was sick Morris Ma
than, a member Of 'aThe Shepherd King
company, to whom she was engaged,
thinks the doctors name WAS d forgery,
because no doctor of the name on the
paper could be found in Lynn or Dos
ton.
Mrs. Ceary said that when on one
occasion girl friend Of her daughter
disappeared, Susie said Mother, don't
say anything to any reporter about me
il / should 90 away any time. because
if you do | shall never come back.
Mrs. Geary says she thought the re-
mark strange one. but considering
that Susie was nervous she attached lit
tie weight 10 t at the time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-30
THE FEDERATIoN's WORK.
Reports Received and officers Elected at
Annual Meeting Saturday

The annual business meeting Of The
Barre Civic Federation Of Women'a Clubs
was held Saturday afternoon at the
public library rooms on Elm street. The
report of the plan OF work committee
showed satisfactory results, with much
interest By the girls in the sewing class
at the emergency room. The various
clubs have responded readily, and it is
felt that the efficient aid OF Giffen has
counted much toward the success OF the
work The district nurse, Miss Matson,
during ten months and half. has made
927 calls for charity The work appeals
with force like no other This and
the sewing work IL was recommended
be continued.
The Federation elected the following
officers President, Mrs. r. NJ. TaYn.
tor; vice presidents, Mrs. Il. L. Smith
and Mrs. r T. Cutler; secretary, Mrs.
n. 4. Hoar; treasurer, Mrs. d. f. Da-
Wis auditors. Mrs. @. II. Hale and Mrs.
z b. Cate; collector. Mrs. Q. Fl. Hale.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-30
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bancroft visited ia
Northtield over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G, Griggs returned
this afternoon from Waterbury, where
they spent Sunday
Mrs, Il. Y. Powers, who has been visit
ing friends in Washington returned ta
her home in Lebanon, n. IL, today.
The ladies of Ruth Chapter, @. Il. 8.
are requested to meet with Mrs. Dan
ham Tuesday at two p. m. Come pre-.
pared to work for the Masonic fair.
A delivery horse belonging to s. p
Allen, became frightened this morning
ON North Seminary street, owing to tbs
shafts dropping down onto It's heels
The animal tore down Main street al
furious rate and ID trying to cross ths
MI & w. tracks on West Second street
fell and was caught by d sawyer wht
works at S. d. Aliens mill.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-30
NATHAN UNNERvED
Was Unable to Stand When Confronted
BY Detective.

plttsburg, Pa, 0et. 80. After IN ex-
amination at police headquarters last
ne until after one o'clock this
morning, Morris Nathan, secretary e
lie manager Of sFhe Shepherd King
e8lApany, was held on q charge Of MUIR
sssring his sweetheart, Miss Susan Geary.
NaEhan sticks to his story that be had
aioh seen the girl since he escorted her
ID subway station on the night Of
enIemher ..
Nathan was unable to stand when
soIafronted BY detective. He had been
CRYING for the past week, and was COM
pla*aly unneryed.
Manager Reinold has the doctors cer-
aifIeate which had been received at Low
III. Mass, explaining that Miss Geary
usas i'll and would be unable 70 join
tie company for some days. An expert
penman declared yesterday that the
handwriting was that of man who
had endeayored to disguise il.