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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-07
FIRSTNEW WHEAT
Load of This Seasons Grain Is
Brought to HillsbOro.
or a Splendid Quality Testing
81 Pounds to Bushel.
MARKET PRICE So CTS.
mr.. Schmidt Says Crop Will Go
20 Bushel Per Acre.
Harvest in Marion County Salts
factory to the Farmers.
MARKET PRICE So CTS

HIlsboro. July THE first new
wheat was brought to this market Fri
day by Jacob n. Schmidt and sold to
Ebel Brothers Milling and Elevator COM
pany. It was Of a fine quality, testing
81 pounds to the bushel. Mr.. Schmidt
was paid 81 cents per bushel for his
wheat and says that his crop will aver
age 20 bushels to the acre or better.
Harvest is about over in this section
and the farmers all report a good yield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-07
= Masonic Corner stone Laying.

Arcadia Kas.. July 7.-Severa1
hundred persons attended the serv-
ices of the laying of the corner stone
of $4,000 brick school building
here. The local Masons had charge of
the services and were assisted by
Thomas L. Bond OF Salina. grand
master of the Masons of Kansas; A. X
Wilson. of Topeka. grand secretary.
and r. G Brown, of Kansas City. pasr
grand master.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-07

John T. Stinson. who was superin-
tendent of pomology at the St. Louis
Worlds fair. has been appointed agri-
cultural agent of the Missouri Pacific
and Iron Mountain system. The APP
pointment was made by D. f. King, in
dustrial commissioner.
Mr.. Stinson will travel over the sys-
tern in demonstration and exhibit car.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-07
For Hutchinson,s car I.ine.

Hutchinson. July -Four cars Of
steel rails for the new street car line
company have been shipped from the
works of the Colorado Fuel & Iron
Company at Pueblo. They should be
here in a few days. The rails were
only recently ordered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-07

Jefferson City. Mo. July Tn. com
plianee with request preferred by
the railroad companies. the state board
OF railroad and warehouse commits
sioners. which had ordered a hearing
to be held at St Louis on Julv 2
at which the matter of adjusting the
oil rates for the entire state was to be
considered has postponed that hear
ing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-07

admits that he struck Howard Ac-
cording to the testimony at the coroner's
inquest Davis and another man were
playing pool When Howard made fun
of their skill IN retaliation. it is said.
Davis swung his cue over the head Of
Howard. Davis is a harvest hand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-07

boom is reported to have started
a Junction iCty- The Union Pacific
has recently purchased hun6Bed-acre
tract adjoining the right of way and
the citizens of the city are expecting
the removal of the shops TO their city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-07
CASH FoR INDIANS.
Nine Million Dollars 10 Be Divided
Among Osages.

Washington. July Ret Malard
of the Indian Territory, agent for the
Usage Indians who under the new
statehood law will become citizens of
the state of Oklahoma, is in the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-07
NOT INTENTIONAL MURDER.
Coroner's Verdict Says the Vosburg
Killing Was JustifiabIe.

Salina. Kas., July THE coronerfs
jury has acquitted Bert Vosburg Of
the murder of his brother Louis. who
was killed during a fight at a family
reunion July 4. The evidence showed
that Bert Vosburg had interfered to
protect his wife from an attack at the
hands Of his brother. when he him
self was attacked BY Louis with q
knife. Bert struck Louis on the head
with a neckyoke. Louis died twelve
hours later Bert Vosburg is suffer-
ing from nervous prostration since he
learned that the blow caused his
brothers death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-07

- Q y '-''t-E q z
Great Bend. Kan. July William
Howard OF Clafiin died at the hospital
here as result Of being struck on the
head with a billiard cue f H. Davis
of Sulphur Springs. Ok. is in Jail. He
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-07

A minister says a few days ago an
occurred in my home that may
interest s-ou
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
GREAT NAVAL MANEUvERs.
English Navy Has Plans for MOve-
ments More Extensive Than hveR
Before Attempted.

London, Feb. Tin connection with
the great naval maneuvers Of the COM
,bined British fleets next June the ad-
miralty has decided to request the COM
plete cooperation Of all British ship
owners.
According to the admiralty's present
tentative plans the maneuvers Will
be directed with view to determining
thoroughly practical scheme OF de-
Tense Of commerce in time Of war and
will include attack and defense OF YES
sells flying the flag Of British mercantile
marine. The maneuvers will be the
most extensive ever attempted and
will extend from the English channel
along the coasts Of France and Spain
to the Mediterranean. Owners Of YES
sells bound to or from Mediterranean
ana South Atlantic ports will be asked
to permit their captains to place them
selves under naval command for 9
short period. Passenger steamers and
live stock steamers will be exempt
Any vessels unduly detained will DC
reimbursed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
Prontable PennsylvaAla once.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb, 1.-THE leg
islative investigating committee
which has been inquiring into the
methods employed in the state insur-
ance department presented its report
to the senate and house Tusday after
noon. The report details the amounts
received in fees by the different in-
surance commissioners during their
respective terms Of office. According
to these figures Commissioner Luper
received in his three-year term $l0'-
422; and Commissioner Lambert I'm q
four-year term) $27,4S5. In Commits
sioner Durham's term Of five years J.
Clayton Erb, who was acting as actu-
airy, was given $141,22S in fees. The
records showed that only $1,000 was
paid directly to Durham himself
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
LAWSON WANTS cUlGMINs.
Asks Iown's Govefnor 70 Aceeps
Membership in HnstrAnce Coma
mittee 70 vote His Prexies. q

Des Moines, Ia, Feb. Thomas
w. Lawson, Of Boaton. Tuesday called
on and invited Gov. Albert B. Cum
minis TO serve with four other distin-
guished refcrmtIs Of America on q
committee to which he will turn over
his New York Life and Mutual Life Of
New York proxies, and which be asks
TO attend the coming annual meetings
o. these two companies for the purpose
Of electing good, honest, sound Dusi7
ness men as directors.
Gov. Cummins replied that he would
consider the proposition, and after a
conference with Gov. JOHNSON, Of Mn
nesota. one Of the other members,
would make definite answer.
The conference between Mr.. Lawson
and Gov. Cummins was held In Gov.
Cummin,s private office, at the state
house. Mr.. Lawson was accompanied
BY E. J. Ridgeway, publisher. Mr..
Lawson told Mr.. Cummins that tine
other members Of the committee VIII
be Gov. Johnson, Of Minnesota, Sen
ator La Toilette. Of Wisconsin, Gov.
Broward, Of Florida, and ex-Attorney
General Monet. Of Ohio. He said he
had received large number Of proxies
from policy holders in the New YORK
Life and Mutual Life Of New York,
which, with the others he expects TO
get, and which he is confident viii
come in II the committee plan goes
through, will give him control Of both
companies.
The proxies are so worded that MT.
Lawson cannot vote them himself. He
must turn them over to a committee
Of unquestionably responsible men, to
be named by him, which committee
will attend the annual meetings and
vote the proxies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
PROMISES FOR PEASANTS.
me CSar, IN order 70 Prevent ZEE
pected UpFiaings, Holds o~t HOPS
Of Relief to Subjects.

st. Petersburg, Feb. s.--In view o.
the profound conviction prevailing
among the marshals Of tho nobility,
members Of the zemstvcs and other
classes which are in direct touch with
the peasants that the spring will Wit
ness a renewal Of agrarian disorders
througout the country on . more az
plorable scale than ever before tine
emperor has addressed q plain, OUT
spoken mandate to the peasantry set
ting forth that the rights Of property
are sacred and that the peasants Will
be violating his will II they attempt
to enter into possession OF private
lands. At the same time his majesty
has assured the peasants that with tne
cooperation Of the national assembly
he, will institute measures for meif
relief. -
The emperor on this occasion ad-
dressed the Kursk peasants as my
brothers" and talked to them In simple
Russian Terms Chpdulo Va pSA.S
stood by the most ignorant peasant
He said:
Il am most glad to see you. Yo''
must know very well that every right
Of property is sacred to the state inc
owner has the same right to his lano
as you peasants have to yours. Com
municate this to your fellows In the
villages.
I'm my solicitude for you 40 moi
forget the peasants whose needs are
dear to me and will look after them
perpetually as did my late father
The national assembly will soon as
semble and in cooperating with me
discuss the best measures for your
relief. Have confidence in me. ] VIII
assist YOU. But repeat, remember az
ways that right Of property is holy
and inyiolable."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
eenate Dlscuaaea 'TreatIes.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate
did not have an opportunity Tuesday
to hear the discussion of Mr.. Patter'
sons resolution on the action Of the
democratic caucus, as was partially
promised Monday, but gave the en-
tire day to revival Of the preroga.
tives Of the senate in the matter OF
framing treaties. The question wal
raised by Mr.. Bacon in a speech on
his resolution requesting information
concerning the Algeciras conference.
rrain Kills Three Iowa Boys.
Sioux City, Ia. Feb. 7.-Three boys
OF Meriden, Ia, sons Of well-to-do
families, were killed by an Illinois Cen
trail passenger train at a crossing halt
a mile east Of Meriden late Tuesday
afternoon. The dead: John Gill, aged
10. Edgar Cosgrove, aged 16. Ray
mond Quinn, aged 10. The crossing
where the accident occurred is in deep
cut and the train was running 70 miles
an hour.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
unu.oal Post offloe Robbery.

Muskogee, /, T., Feb. Tan unusual
robbery has just developed at the
Muskogee postofice. Someone syste-
matically went through the post once
and opened all the loci, boxes that the
owners had left unlocked, and taking
the mai out riaed it and kept what
ever papers could be converted into
cash and some Of the balance was
strewn around over town. 1t Is not
known how much money was secured
or what mail was lost q
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08

st. Petersburg, Feb 1.-THE Novoe'
vremya Tuesday continued Its reveal
atoms in regard to the importations
OF arms into Finland. The paper de-
clared it had evidence that the rad
ical organization in Finland was pre-
pairing for open war in support Of
the next outbreak Of the Russian revo-
lutionists. Not only were well armed
infantry forces being drilled but horses
were being trained for cavalry and
artillery service and shells for field
artillery were being imported.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
Few Valencia Wreck Victims Fonnd

Victoria, B. G., Feb, 1.-THE search
for victims Of the Valencia wreck has
been abandoned. Ninety-three wreck
victims remain unbound of the i2s
persons drowned, The coroner's in
quest resulted in a verdict Of death
by accidental drowning. the jury adj
ding that no blame was attached to
Capt johnson after the ship struck,
as he then did all possible for the
safety Of his crew and passengers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
Mound yesuviua stiIl Active.

Naples, Feb. Mount vesuvius'
volcanic activity continues. Streams Of
lava have invaded the railroad track
at three points and It is threatened at
a fourth point. The station Of the
funicular railway is also threatened
and that line of transit has been stop
ped. No danger is apprehended for the
vesuvian region at present.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08

Berlin, Feb. 7.-How Germany Is
preparing to meet a possible tariff
war is shown by the large increase tn
grain imports at Hamburg last month.
There were imported in January this
year f0b. 900 tons Of maize against 81
900 tons in January, 1906; $4,000 tons
Of wheat last month against 22,oOO
tons the corresponding month last
year, and 1900 tons Of rye in Janu-
airy, 1905, against 5000 tons in JRnu-
nry. 1905.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
Gov. rolk Favor. Land Ta1 only.

St. Louis, Feb. 7.-Gov. Folk mads
the statement here Tuesday that he
Is In favor Of repeal by the legislature
Of the personal property tax law, as
he holds that 1t is responsible for the
indlscriminate spread Of the crime Of
perjury. 81 think the state Is in a
position to lift this burden completely
from its citizens" he said.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08

Madison, via. Feb. david B.
Frnnkenbsrgsr, for a quarter Of CEN
tury professor Of rhetoric at the UNI
vsrsity Of wisconsin. died Tuesday Of
paraiysis. He was sixty years old and
wa Wsll known d. eoileea circles
sons MAEtrn KNEE
sOsnovics, Russian Poland, FEB. A.
Thrss men wnrs killed Monday and
two were dangerously wounded By the
sxpiouion q bomb n he house q
4 Pole named Hismund Ths latter
VA loading tie bomb vhrn ne sxplo.
Son occaTs4
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
German Army want. Motor Cars.

Berlin, Feb. IA dispatch from
Munich Tuesday reports that owners
Of motor cars that are able to run at
least $50 kilometers have received
notice from the police that in case Of
a mobilization being ordered they
must put their machines and drivers
at the disposition Of the government
This is merely precautionary order
which is renewed yearly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
Russian Election April =,

ist. Petersburg, Feb THE cleo
tions to the national assembly are
flxed for April 7. The opening SEES
sion will take place April rs. April
/ is the feast Of the Annunciation,
one Of the great Russian holidays.
The three weeks interval betwees the
elections and the convocation OF the
national assembly is the shortest time
in which the representatives from ST.
IBERIA and other remote localities could
arrive here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
rntrny "a Arrives n new York,

New York, Feb. THE steamer
zulia, having on board Oliver Taigny,
former charge d'affaires for France at
Caracas, who was not allowed to land
again at LaGuaira after he had gone
on board French steamer to receive
dispatches from Paris, arrived IN the
lower bay Tuesday night and an
chored in quarantine. she will not
dock until Wednesday morning. Mr..
,Taigny is on his way TO Washington
to report to the French ambassador
Mr.. Jusserand.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
mani a. WeaaInr ReceptIon.

Guthrie, Ok, Feb. 7.-Mrs. w. How.
man. Of De Kalb county, Mo-, who has
been visiting her sister In Kinghsher.
was stricken with paralysis while at
tending a wedding reception there
Sunday and died. The body was taken
to Missouri for burial. She wai
stricken while shaking hands with
and congratulating the bridegroom.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
pemanded poIan,s ResIgnatIOn.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 7.-Just before
adjourning for the day the delegates
Of the local district Of the United
Mine Workers succeeded in passing BY
a vote of 90 to 6 resolution demand
ing the resignation Of President Pat
rick .Dolan and Vice President Urah
Bellingham, because they voted with
the operators at indianapolis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
Cen. funston Has TWO Command

San Francisco, Feb. Mai Gen.
Samuel S. Sumner, commander Of the
Pacific division, Tuesday retired from
active service in the United States ar
my and his command was taken over
by Brig. Gen. Frederick Funston
commander Of the department Of Cal
ifornia, who will have charge .of both
commands until the return Of MAJ.
Gen. Arthur Macarthur, who Is a.
present travelling is Oriental countries
in the interest of the army. Gen.
sumner will leave for Santa Barbara
where he will spend the winter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
MerIcan veteraaa b lIest.

washington. Feb. The $50 an
nual reunion Of the National Associsf
ton Of Mexican War Veterans win
Be held IN this city February q and =.
Il win be- the first Reunion held q
me national capital since 1854 Nh.
Moore Murdoch. Of this city. Bscro-
tary Of the association. e In charg.
q the arrangements
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
A PEORIAN SUICIDES.
Rev. G. Il. Simmons Preacher-B Bank
er-POitician Quit Under Fire.
SENSATIONAL CHARGES ARE MADE.
Moral Character Assailed and FL
nances Badly OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Managing Gov. Yates Sem
MI atOrial Campaign.

Peoria, ILL.,, Feb. 7.---Rev. George H.
Sim.aons, pastor Of the First Baptist
,alneh, president Of the Interstate Saw
inas bank, and the Peoples Savings
bank, and recently appointed manager
Of the Yates senatorial campaign in
Peoria, county, was found dead In bed
Tuesday morning. He has been the
object Of investigation at the hands
Of the states attorney, by two banks,
and his congregation on the gravest
charges and 1t is presumed to be case
OF suicide.
The body was found by his wife
when She called him to breakfast. tie
had remained, down town until late
hour Monday night disposing OF some
business matters. A letter found Pc
side him showed his death to have
been premeditated. He said this was
his last night on earth, and wanted
to leave a message of undying love
to all. In part 1t said:
"Also no blame must attach to ex-
Gov Yates nor his associates. He
simply gave me an opportunity which
his opponents and my enemies have
prevented nv using"
The last line "that time fails me
should I attempt to write personal
messages" indicates he was dying as
he brought this letter to close.
DR.. Simmons came to the First Bap-
list church ave years ago from Terre
Baute, Ind, and had been remarkably
successful. He secured national pub
llcity two years ago, by advocating
a dramatization of the life of Christ
He became local manager Of the SEN
atorlal campaign Of former GOV. fates
a week ago, and shortly after serious
stories Affecting his morals were CIR
culated. States Attorney scholes un-
dertook an investigation Monday, and
secured some sensational confessions
from boys Of his congregation. DR.. Sim
mons was 40 years Of age and leaves
widow. He held charges IN Texas
Jackson, Tenn, and Louisville, KY,
before coming here.
The Peoples Savings pank, q privA10
Institution owned by the late Dr. ueo-
Simmons and L. N. Kelly mas haDin-
ties Of $4,000 and assets yariousiy es-
timated from $4,000 to 100000 prin-
c,nallv In real estate.
BY an agreement reached between
the dead and his partner q few hours
before the poison was taken tho Feo-
pies bank was not to open In the morn
ing. having suffered heavily from runs
on Monday. Negotiations for the saie
Of the bank were broken on on tne
news Of the suicide.
Oficers Of the bank Tuesday nlgnl
refused to give out any statement o.
the result Of the Investigation OF IN.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08

Canton, O., Feb. cit has been dis
covered by the city authorities that the
forgeries Of the late L. W. Prior Of
Cleveland in competition with the Can
ton water works extension bonds
amount to 100000 instead Of 100000,
as previsously announced.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08

Atlantic City, N. " Feb. Capt.
Mark Casio, who with his crew Of Elk
men rescued 50 persons from the
stranded steamer Cherokee Tuesday
night, received a check for $500 from
the Clyde Line Steamship company,
the owners Of the steamer, as 2 rec
OF his courage,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08

Cairo, m, Feb. a-Whiio drilline
for cal ave miles north Il HarTisburg
Mondly gas vas struck At a depth q
"a feet and q column Of water vs.
thrown many let into ne ar, pfoduo.
Ing 4 rro.f roar uhlch SIN oontinurf
IussdaR
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
TERMS OF SALE.
Abolish contract Labor Il u i'm ohio.

AbOIiBh CONTRACT LADUE I'M UHAU'
Columbus, Ohio Feb. 1.-THE house
Tuesday afternoon passed the Wertz
bill abolisbing prison contract labor In
Ohio and providing that state prisoners
shall be employed in the manufacture
Of materials for Construction Of roads
and articles for the use Of state insti-
buttons. 1t also provides that persons
sentenced to Imprisonment in county
jail may be employed on the roads In
the county in which they are sentenced.
The bill goes to the senate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08

London, Feb. III. G. Hoare, bishop
Of Victoria, Hong Kong, in an inter-
view Tuesday on the situation In China
expressed the view that the outlook
was more serious in the south at any
rate than before the Boxer rising,
1.-THE persistent American boycott,
he added, lis stirring up much trouble
and there is danger that the Chinese
may extend the boycotting principle
inevitably leading to a general anti
foreign feeling among the more ignor'
ant classes.
"The spread Of the boycott VIII Do
more difficult to contend with than the
Boxer movement. AS the exclusion Of
the Chinese from the United States and
Philippine islands caused the boycott
Of American goods their exclusion from
Australia and Canada will cause a feel
ing against Great Britain"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
nritI.h ON ves1el burned.

Anping, Island Of Formosa, Feb. L.
The British bark Mobile Bay which
arrived here from New York July .
was totally destroyed by fire Tuesday.
Her crew were landed The bark had
1000 cases OF kerosene on board.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
n,.oraer. nrenk out Ane,r.

Rostofr-on-Don, Feb. 7.-Agrartan
disorders have broken out anew in
the country adjacent to this place. A
squadron Of Cossacks has been sent
to repress the disturbances.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
onnarItIan for aenator ~.

Detroit Feb. 7.-Arthur Hi. Of
Saginaw, \ wealthy lumberman, Tues
day made formal announ0mmt Of
his candidacy for the United States
senate In opposition 70 Senator R A,
Alsr IN 1901
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08

puraus rlnTus q A1llsae. Kna- Duaa
Ahiiane. Klu-, 10. Id =. Lebold,
for many yosrn mayer q Abilene and
rrs-i6snf q a. Lehdli-lilhE h1nk,
VIA fuusa h 1s1a. disd q hs1ll a.
~ q es.fus uantEg.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-08
A.ll-ssaIBIag y oen.il.atlsHal.

Anu-1rAApAA9 Law
Salem. Ora, Fsb. 1.-THE state 81.
prems court Tuesday upheld The con--
stitutionality q . law passed b. the
legi1iatuls IN January, 1906, prohinit-
ing tie ra-ssillng o. -ncalplng q
raflroad ticksi2