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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-24

TIE grievance committee of the To-
peka Bar association consists of S H
Allen, chairman, George Overmyer,
Frank Foster. NJ T. Campbell and Clad
Hamilton The charge which started
the trouble for the Wilson's was pre-
ferred by r. A. Lovftt. an attorney
from Salina, who was assaulted in their
office during the latter part of October
while he was taking dispositions IN a
case looking to the disbarment Of Glenn (
ent L. Wilson by the Thomas county
court.
After the committee had convened
and asked that all charges known to
the members Of the bar association be
presented to them. the complaints be-
came too numerous for consideration
and eight Of them are covered by the
report Of the grievance committee. Two
OF these deal with overcharges on col
lections made for clients, another with
the methods employed to collect &C
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-24
cox SELLS HIS FARM.
New York Congressman Disposes Of
Property Near AIaple Hill.

Congressman WILLIAMS Cox of New
York state, is in Topeka today. on his
way home from Maple Hill. where he
lived at one time, having just made the
sale OF his old farm for the sum of
$4,000.
Mr.. Cox came to Kansas about 20
years ago, and lived near William A
Pierce. now Inspector general of the
Kansas National Guard. He now lives
on Long Island. and is one of seven
congressman from Long Island and
Brooklyn He is a Quaker by birth,
and still wears the big, broad brimmed
Quaker hat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-24
HERMAN CROW BUYS.
Gets Nick Chiles Building for Sixty
two Hundred Dollars.

Herman Grow, secretary and treas
urer of the Topeka baseball club. has
purchased the building at No ia
East Seventh street. from Nick ChiIes.
the consideration being $4,000 Mr..
Crow has purchased this building for
Investment purposes. and after putting
it into first class condition. Will rent
out the various portions of it.
1t is three story brick structure
with a frontage of rs feet and was
built by A. Martineau, who sold it to
John Sheehan. some years ago for
SlO5OO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-24
SHAW INVESTIGATES.
Secretary of Treasury Looks Into. ST.
Louis Shortage.

st. Louis Nov. Secretary of the
Treasury Shaw spent part of this
forenoon in close consultation with F.
". Lehman. special counsel for the
government in the prosecution of the
subtreasury sci, 500 shortage case
Il have no idea when the case will
go to trial said the secretary. Il
have had the report of Assistant Treas
urer Atkins, and of the special commits
sion that we sent here from Washing
ton 10 make an investigation, but
thought that I could get a better IN
derstanding of the matter If I made
personal investigation. / shall spend
the day here looking over matters per-
tanning to. the shortage"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-24
SELLS PART OF LANTRY RANCH.
Mr.. P7tten of Residing Buys Nine
Teousnnd Acres.

J. c. harrington. of Kansas. city,
Mo, was in this city today on his re-
turn from Strong City, where he Sc
cured a franchise to pine natural gas
into that city.
Mr.. harrington also negotiated the
sale of nine thousand acres of the big
Lantry ranch near Strong City. Mr..
Patten, of Reading, Kan, was the
nxarchz ser
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-24

New York, Nov Nv. W. Cole.
circus manager, theater proprietor
and real estate owner has been elected
managing director OF the Barnum &
Bailey shows. He will succeed George
w. Starr, who has been in the business
control of the big circus since the
death Of James A Bailey last April.
Mr. Cole had retired from business. The
election was made at the offices CT the
corporation in this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-24

Chicago. Nov 24.=The third annual
cross-country run was held here to-
day, three universities competing The
race was won by Nebraska with Wis
consin second and Chicago third. The
race was run through the parks in the
vicinity of the University of Chicago
and the distance. about five miles. was
covered In 26 minutes and five sec
nnds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-24
Report on worlds Fair.

Berlin, Nov 24.-Dr. Theodore Lewald
the commissioner general of Germany
at St. Louis exposition has issued his
official report. It fills an octave volume
of nearly 600 pages. is deliberately illus
trated and contains so reports OF Ger
man specialists on different depart
ments Of the exhib ition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-24
Chinese Phcasants for Lyon 90.

Emporia, Nov 24=Deputy Game
Warden Dan MCGOWAN has received
twenty pairs OF Chinese pheasants
from DanvilIe. III. These birds were
bought by the state. and will be turn
ed loose near Emporia- Just where.
Mr.. MCGOWAN refuses to say. as he
does not want the birds bothered un-
til they get accustomed to the change
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-24
WEATHER IS STILL WARMER.
Mercury Reaches the ~ Degree Mark
This Afternoon.

Although it has been cloudy all day
the thawing OF the snow still continues
and today the snow has nearly all dis
appeared. The temperature is about the
came as yesterday although it was a lit
tie colder this morning
For tomorrow the indications are for
cloudy weather with warmer tenapera ture
and a good chance for light showers.
The wind today while scarcely pereepti-
BILE is blowing at the. rate Of four miles
an hour The following Is the story Of
todav.s weather reduced to figures:
Z o'clock .22l11 O'Clock. "a
s o'clock .2612 o'clock.........-.3T
o'clock.......2S o'clock..........-4a
10 o'clock. .......4.-30 o'clock ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-24
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE WINS.
Defeats the John Hopkins University
at Annapolis 2 to 0.

Annapolis. Nd, Nov. 24.@The foot
ball game today resulted in a victory
for st. Johns college The final score
stood: st. Johns college 2. John Hop
kins university a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-24
ARE KICKED OUT.
Bar Association Formally Ex-
pels Father and Son.
Severe Arrangement Of th@ " Il
son Family.
Tv
MUCH CROOKED WORK.
Charged with Gross Misconduct
and Defrauding Clients.
Real Estate Business Comes In
for DenOunciatiOn.
Expected to Put stop to Oper-
atiOns in Kansas.
MUCH CROOKED WORK.

The wilson's. Anthony p Wilson
and his son, A. P. Tone Wilson. were
formally expelled from the Shawnee
County Bar association a committee
was also appointed to present formal
charges looking to their disbarment-
six lawyers constituting the grieV-
ance committee of the Topeka Bar as-
ISOLATION this morning recommended
that Anthony P. Wilson and a. T. Tone
wilson. two Of the members Of the as
ISOLATION be expelled from member
ship and also recommended to judge
Dana of the district court that tne5
be dfsbarred from practice as attorneys
for dishonesty as lawyers, maiprac-
tice and gross misconduct.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-24

Cedar. Rapids. Ia. Nov. 24.-The
final score hero between the football
elevens Of Coe and Cornell resulted
Coe Is. Cornell o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-24

present state administration was sue
cessfuI at the polls. The same report
was heard just before election. It caus-
ed the Wichita liberal element to sup
port Hoch for governor"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-24

Chicago. Nov. 24=Forecast for
Kansas: Probabl showers tonight or
Sunday; warmer tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-24
Ran ovER NEBRASKA.
Chicago Mode Two Touchdowns in
Short Order.

Chicago, Marshall Field, Nov. 24.-Ne-
braska won toss and chose to defend
the south goal. Parry kicked to Ne
braska's 5 yard line. Nebraska was
forced to punt on the third down and
Chicago got the ball on Nebraska's 30
yard line. Chicago advanced the ball to
Nebraska's 20 yard line on plays through
tackl..
Then Iddings. four minutes after
play began to break through LEFT
tackle and made touchdown. Parry
kicked goal.
Chicago. 6; Nebraska, 0.
Steffen made the second touchdown
three minutes later, following a long
forward pass. Parry kicked goal
Chicago. II.
Eckersall made two goals by drop
kicks. Then Nebraska got the ball on
pass by Eckersan. Little broke through
left tackle for 10 yards.
On the third down Little went over a
touchdown. Harvey missed goal
Chicago, 20, Nebraska. s.
Nebraska hardly expected to VIA
but had been especially coached for
Eckersau. and hoped to hold the score
perhaps a touchdown or a place kick
to Nebraska's credit when time was
called. The lineup.
Chica CO. Position. Nebraska
Walker --...- Left end $500 Johnson
Russell -.--. left tackle Matters
Noll ...-.-. Left guard e. -Chaloupka
Anderson Center 1900. Wilka
Kelly .... right guard 49,. Harvey
Watson right tackle $3.50. Rice
Parry 500. Right end ..... Mason
Eckersall -. Quarterback .-.... Cook
Iddfngs Left half back. Weller
Steffen :. Right half back 49,. Little
Finger 800. Full back .-....- Craig
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-24

Sore TTmoat and Cold in Chest relieved
over nlAat BY Omsga OIL Trial bottle u.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-17
The Progress on Poetry.

The charlotteaville Progress comes out
IN criticism OF the Richmond Times
Dispatch for publishing daily selection
under the head Poems You Ought TO
Know" characterlzing them as rub
bsh" We have read a number OF tho
poems which have appeared in our Rich
mond contemporary and other papers
throughout the country under that sug-
gestive heading. and cannot agree with
the criticism Of our Charlottesville con.
temporary. Some OF the poems published
may seem to be rubbish to some persons
but to many others they We're old friends
and some of them were Jewels resurrect-
ed from the past which would have been
overlooked and forgotten but for their
publication in attractive form in the
daily newspapers.
It is surprising how much apprecia-1
tion there is OF good poetry even in places
where one would least expect. For that
reason the gems of the language should
be published and republished They will
elevate the thoughts, cultivate the tastes
and sweeten the lives OF all who read
them-Newport News Press.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-17
MRS. HALVES STRICKEN.
Missionary Lecturer Paralyzed
While Giving Address.

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. January
l6.-While standing within the pulpit of
the First Baptist Church and delivering
ia lecture on missionary work among
the negroes, Mrs Jennie Hawes, wife
OF DIR. w A. Halves. a prominent ply
sician who recently removed to this city
from New York, was stricken dumb,
and while little better tonight Is still
unable to utter word, being partially
paralyzed on one side.
Mrs. Hawes had Just related to the
meeting some OF the observations she
had made during her stay in New
York. point che dwelt upon was the
scarcity OF Bibles among the negroes.
She said that while II was Impossible
for every one TO carry on the mission
airy work abroad It was well within
their ability to DO some missionary work
among the negroes at homo. She stood
holding one of tho cheap editions of
the Bible In her hand, when suddenly
her voice sank to whisper. ,rhe un-
fortunate lady for some time could not
realize what had happened to her and
stood on the stage, trying to continue
her lecture. She was carried to her
home on Park Street. after the stroke
in TIE church, In a senli-consc!o,,s con-
dition
Mrs. Halves is sister of Mrs. Broadus.
wife of tho late lamented John A.
Broadus, one of the greatest Baptist
ministers In the South. She is a member
OF the prominent families OF Albemarle
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-17
SHIP ATTIRE IN
PORT FOR SUCC0R.
Norfolk Fire Engines and Tugs
Trying Hard to Save
Schooner.
.-.------
hklnuno nEnEIInr GALVANIZED
ANCHOR DERELICT SCHOONER
Abandoned Woman Had Pass
Book With Money on De-
post in Baltimore.
Especial to the Times plspateh.,

Especial to the Times -Dispnteh.)
NORFOLK, VA, JANUARY 16.-The four
masted schooner w j. Qullin, of Bethel.
Del, bound Nom New York to Savannah,
Ca. Is on fire at Jones's Wharf, with
five Norfolk engines aud the tugs Mem
phis and A. j. Covington pouring streams
Into her. The fire is hard ono to fight,
being in the schooner's six hundred ton
cargo OF garbage tankage for fertilizer
purposes, between decks.
The vessel was making for Savannah
when. the fire, which started from spon-
famous combustion, was first discovered.
Tho Quillen's decks are awash now, but
1t is thought she can be pumped out and
that scuttling will not be necessary. The
vessel Is not thought to be seriously
damaged.
The wreck OF the schooner Samuel j..
Russell was found to-day by the United
States engineer steamer McGregor In the
vicinity OF Cape Henry, Just west of the
lishtship. on the tail of the horseshoe.
She has been anchored where she will
be out of the track of the vessels. and
therefore not n dangerous derelIct.
In the effects of Sadie Mason, the girl
who committed suicide here by saturat-
Ing towel with chloroforn and covering
her face with It, was found pass book
OF the Eutnw Savings Bank. OF Baltimore,
showing s275 to her credit. A message
was sent to Walter Mason, in Phladel-
phia. but 1t was not answered. SO the
girls body will be buried by tho members
OF her class
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-17
DR.. GARLAND's FUNERAL
WAS LARFELY ATTENDED.
DR.. Whitehead's Feeling Eulogy
Of His Friend Brought
Many Tears.
(special to The Times Dlspatch.)

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
LYNcHBURG, VA, January 1.-the
funeral OF tho Rev. Dr. j. Powell Car
land. who died saturday at his country
home. In New Kent county. took place
this morning at Ii O'Clock from the Court
Street Methodist Church. In the presence
of large congregation.
The services were conducted at the re-
quest OF the deceased by Rev. DR.. Paul
Whitehead, OF Norfolk, who was assisted
by Rev. George II. Spooner. pastor OF
Broad Street Methodist churcn, Rich
mond; Rev. s. S. Lambeth, SUPER
numerary OF the Virginia Conference, and
Rev Dr. Gfiby C. Kelly and Rev. d. G. C.
Butts. OF this city. The intermene fol-
lowed Immediately in the family lot at
Spring Hill Cemetery.
-Four or five familiar hymns were sung
during the service az the request OF the
deceased. and beautiful and touching
eulogiea were made by DR.. Whitehead and
Mr.. Spooner
DR.. Whitehead, who was associated
with Dr. Garland for nearly fifty years
spoke feeIlngy and eioquently OF his
long and useful career. bringing tear
to the eyes of many of his auditors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-17
Merely Joking.

Why He Came out.-"George, said his
mother -in-law. 81 saw you coming out
OF a bar-room yesterday" Yes. an.
swered George, ~ had to catch a train"
Smart Set
A Breakfast DIalogue.--Mrs. Talkwords:
Henry. you were talking in your sleep
last night" Henry: Pardon me for In
terrlpting you."--Smart Set.
Advlce.--"Are my lungs weak. doctor?"
"They most certainly need plenty OF eS-
ercise. Take cottage at Palm Beach. =
But can't possibly leave the city"
Take a season box at the opera. then. -
Houston Chronicle.
outcl assed.-"1 don't see why our show
got such a FROST" complained the mana
ger OF Bllnks "Uncle Toms Cabin" Com
pany. 1--WE give good performance"
yes. but We only had four little Evas,"
explained the postmaster Of Squash Cor
ners There wuz a company showed
here with six last week. Houston
Chronicle.
Chance for Jab.-Miss Tartun: Mrs.
upmore has strange dislike for me"
Miss Jellers. Yes. and she has only the
slightest acquaintance with you--thnts
what makes 1t seem so strange" -Chi-
cago Tribune.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-17
Rhymes far 5o~Dqy
r. Rover, Ex-Pirate.

A-ss = - aSSs
sir every bloomln gun had got
So hot you couldn't fire 1t,
never seen no guns SO hot"
Observed the old ex-pirate:
And so brings her close for boardin',
And then such cutlassin' and swordin'
AS ha' neer forgot"
IT was tho rust man eros. the rail
To swat that Dago pack:
Their capting whimpered and turned pale.
Their fust mate started back.
But Lord. they couldn't dodge Red
Rover!
piked 'em through and smashed 'em
over.
And card their skull bones crack.
EgAqt
"And hind me how the boys did pour,
A-screamin' pretty wit!
Till some them decks was deep IN gore
Good heavings. how we TIT,
TIL Gazing licked their magazine
We found and drenched with kerosene,
And lighting that, we lit.
"But shucks! Them stirrln days Is dead
NY life Is cruel CAM
A reformed bookaneer,' says Red,
Is ev'ything am
We'll sir, now you have card my story
you'd maybe pledge them days o. glory
With Just a drop o dram.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-17
banquet in this place. January 18th, Cen
eral Lees birthday
TRIED TO KILL HIMSELF.
Jumped From Train Going At
Full Speed.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, January 10.
Mr.. Charles Leake, aged q. brother OF
n Chesapeake and Ohio train dispatcher.
made an unsuccessful attempt last even
eastbound Chesapeake and Ohio train No.
10. The unfortunate man was. brought
to this city last night and taken to the
hospital. where his injuries were looked
after.
Ieake jumped from the train while 1t
was in full motion, and was found by the
conductor OF the west-bound train In
field near the track One leg was injur-
ed, and II is feared that internal in1u-
ries were Sustained.
Leake is said to have told the train crew
that 1t was his fault: that he was trying
TO rido on the blind baggage and wanted
to end his life when he jumped.
A trainmaii said Leake stold him, when
first picked Up. that he wanted to kill
himself. From his appearance. he had not
been drinking.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-17
RETAIN COURT.
Council Vote Against Recon-
nendation of Civ Attorney

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Jan. 10
The City Council last night discussed
the question of aboishing or contInuina
the Corporation Court Mr.. ST. George n
fitzhugh. as City Attorney. advocated
IN a strong argument. the abolition OF fine
court. Mr.. Henry Dannehl moved TINT
the matter be delayed for short time.
SO that the councimen and citizens could
thoroughly inform themselves on the sub
ject Mr.. w, f. Bradley moved that the
court be retained. the latter motion was
adopted. The Business Mems Association
held meeting last night and passed n
resolution favoring the retention OF the
court
The Union Evangelistic services COM
menced in the Presbyterian Church here
last night and will continue through
the week. conducted by the pastors OF the
city.
The Baptist Church at Mathews Court
house was dedicated Sunday. Rev DR.. r.
E. Owens, of Portsmouth, preached the
dedicatory sermon. Rev #. B. Raymond
and Rev. Il. E. Brickhouse assisted in
the services.
Judge d. "A. Grimsley has appointed C.
Y. Kimbrough, supervisor for the new
district of Louisa county, known as Min
eral District.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-17
NEGROES HOLD BOYS
CAPT|VES IN A STABLE
Danced and Flourished Pistols
Around Them While
Tied.
fsnec,al to The rlmes-Dispatch.)

(SnoCtAl TO me lluASS-bASp AsSAA'
IYNcHBURG. VA. January ls-En-
ticed Off OF freauented street by an
orer to Join their baseball team and
a. INJURED and held prisoners for five or
siv hours BY gang Of four white and
eight negro boys was the experience OF
owen Fuqua, son of c. 3. Fuqua, man
! ger Of the Commercial Printing COM
many. and Tom Mays, or Amherst coun-
~ who lives In the city with his grand
mother aged eleven and thirteen, re-
spectiyely, were forced to go through
to-day.
The lads were going to school and
NAV we're taken ry force to vacant
.tahlc an the outskirts Of the city, where,
thav .werc tied with ropes and badly
no,atrented. In true dime-novel fashion
the gang danced about their captives,
rloir!sftng reyolyers and sticks. de-
eiarng they were getting even for be-
tnv rocked on Sunday by the two boys,
When the captiyes endeayored to call
ror help they were told to stop under
.threat OF their life The captors tool
charge Of the lunch Of the two boys
md ate 1t before their eyes
shortly after l o'clock this afternoon
the major portion of the gang left for
their dinner, leaving guard over the
boys, who had been tied up since
o'clock. The guard took pity on the
little fellows and released them. but
threw rocks Mt them as they ran for
tte city, striking each several times.
The, lads returned home about 2 O'clock,
not having seen their school during the
DAY and almost prostrated from fright.
ana by the ordeal which they had gone
through. The police are working on the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-17
BENJAMIN Franklin.

Men of more commanding genius were
produced by the American revolution.
but none more wise. more human or
more public-sprited than Benjamin
franklin.
His reputation, like his daily work. he
left 10 the Judgment of time. neither
caring or seeking to explain or Justify
his actions; and time has abundantly
honored him and his works.
A master workman at his chosen
trade, he soon made printing but
handmaiden to the larger ideas that be-
ionged to his investigating and untirins
mind. AS editor and publisher he
created a publication which was without
parallel for century, and considering
the state of public facilities for dis
But his enduring fame will at the last
rest upon his services to his country in
diplomacy and to his city, as in public
spirit. The stars in their courses warred
ing period OF his services In England
and France. He might have been far
less efficient than he was. and still have
| aided greatly in maintaining the war
and concluding peace. But. nothing but
! his own native desire to help his fellow
man could ever have stamped him as
the first and greatest example OF pubic
spirit that America has yet known. His
life was one long battle for progress,
and the victories that he won were
| epoch-making. He founded the first
| public library; he paved the streets. he
4 organized fire departments; he founded
la fire insurance company; and in each
instance he enriched the life OF Phla-
delphia. The final Judgment of the
market place is nearly always right, ant
the instructive honor paid Franklin's
i citizenship IL tribute that comes from
the foundations OF the hearts OF his fel.
4 iow-cltlzcns To-day, in the pride OF
our strength, we do well to honor Ben.
jamin Franklin; for in so doing we sci
4 up, unconsciously perhaps, but none the
A less effectively. 4 standard for public
spirit and generosity and freedom from
4 ill spiri, OF graft to keep those ideals
! vital and attractive in an age OF sordid
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-17

and to put the now rate into
Immediate effect is proposal
radically different. IT Is that radical
feature of tho proposed measure which
the railroads oppose. They are willing,
rs we understand their position, that the
commission be given the power, upon
complaint to fix the maximum rate, but
they insist that such order shall not
80 into effcct pending appeal. They ask
simply that the regular order OF court
procedure be observed. which appears to
us to be entirely reasonable.