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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02
FELL OFF THE ROOF.
children Played BIindfoId on Top Of
Seven Story Building.

New York. July 2.-Jacob Edesl-
stein. youth. played blind mans buff
with his little sisters. Augusta. and
Sadie and his cousin, Lena Suchsberg,
on the roof of a seven story tenement
last night. About the roof ran a low
coping. Jacob raced about until he
was penned in a corner. Lena, the
blindfolded girl, advanced upon hims
Jacob sprang backward, giving the
next instant a shout of terror. The
girl snatched the handkerchief from
her eyes only to see Jacob disappear
ing over the coping.
Lena grabed one foot. Augusta
and sadie joined her Jacob screamed
as he hung head downward with his
back to the wall. unable ta save him
self. The three children chung to his
foot
Presently Jacob made a. determined
effort to recover himself. But the
force he exerted tore his foot from the
children's grasp and with a shrill cry
he plunged to the court below. He
died instantly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02
BY TELEPHONE.
President Roosevelt Is Administering
Affairs of the Governments.


Oyster Bay. L. l., July 2.-Whatever
official business President Roosevelt
transacts today will be done over the
telephone between Sycamore Hill and
the executive offices at Oyster Bay.
This means that the president is to
have as complete relief from the cares
of his office as circumstances will per-
nit and unless SEINE important demand
is made upon him through official chan
neIs he will spend the day undisturbed.
The president is to have many such
days throughout the summer and visits
from statesmen and politicians to be
made as scarce as can be- according
to Secretary Loeb.
The secretary will not begin his daily
visits to the president until tomorrow.
An echo of the slight disturbance at
the station when the president arrived
yesterday came today when Clarence lie
Gendre. the photographer for the New
York World, swors out a warrant
against James Sloan, OF the presidents
secret service staff at Oyster Bag. The
warrant was served when Sloan return
Quade the village constable, placed
Sloan under arrest. He was at once
taken before Squire Franklin and asked
for continuance Of the case. The
squire released Sloan or his OWL recog-
nizance, telling him to appear next Mon
day to plead to the warrant. which
charges him with assault in the third
degree. LeGendre Says that Sloan hit
him on the chin, just as he had closed
the shutter Of his camera and secured
a picture of the president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02
ASK COUNCIL TO WAIT.
Fireworks Dealers Don't Want Anti
Noise Ordinance Now.

Dealers in fireworks in the city Will
appear before the city council this
evening and ask the members of that
body to postpone the passage of the
frecracker ordinance until some ad-
journed meeting following the Fourth
of July.
T. J. Coughlin. a large dealer and
wholesaler in fireworks, said today:
quite a number of us will be on
hand and ask the council to postpone
action until after the Fourth I IN
derstand that the ordinance does not
go into effect until after this Fourth
Of July, but the passage of the Ordi-
nance would have quite a little effect
way For this reason we are going to
ask that it be postponed. We have
no objection to the passage of the
ordnance
The ordinance will be presented to
the council by F. G. Dreaming, the
city attorney. and it provides that no
cannon firecrackers. guns. pistols.
cannons, anvils, cartridge canes. or tor
pedoes may be fired off in the city.
The penalty fixed for violation
ranges from So to $50. Any frecrack-
eTs under three inches in length and
one-half inch in diameter will be ex-
empted and these may be purchased
and fired with impunity. The local
artillery company of the K n. c.
under the proposed action of the
council, would be kept from hauling
out the cid cannons at the state house
and firing a Fourth of July salute
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02
JACK HENRY IS SUED.
The wiIliamsport Baseball Association
Wants Its 1925 Advance Money.

Suit has been fled in the city court
here by n. B. Bubb. vice president of
the Williamsport Baseball association,
of Williamsport, Pa, to recover $225
from Jack Henry. the White Sox catch
ed. Mr.. Bubb is the husband Of Mar
gerry Wheeler of Topeka
The sum involved represents advance
money which was paid Henry last win
ter after the latter had signed con-
tract with Mr.. Bulb to catch for the
Wllliamsport team this season. When
Henry signed the contract he was al
ready under contract to the White Sox
mana cement.
The WiInamsport team is in an out
law league, that is one which is not
recognized by the baseball authorities
of the country and when Henry showed
no inclination to go to Williamsport
and fulfill his contract the officials OF
the club had no way in which they
could force him to play ball in Williams
port. Even had the team been in league
recognized by the national baseball
commission 1t is doubtful if any claim
that WilliamSpOrt may have had On his
Services would have been valid because
Of his existing contract with the Topeka
team. 81
Mr.. Bubb. the vice president of the
Wflliamsport team, was in Topeka last
winter and he heard good deal of
the prowess of Henry as a backstop.
He needed a good catcher to round out
the villa DOIL team anu OPCAC0 it
gotiations with him. Henry expressed
his willingness to go to Williamsport as
Mr. Bubb mentioned a salary which was
greater than Henry had contracted to
play for with the White Sox.
Henry signed a regular contract with
Mr. Bubb and his salary was fixed in
il at 1925 a month. This contract is
with the papers filed in the suit.
After signing the contract Henry
preached the subject of some advance
money and Mr.. Bubb agreed to give him
one months salary in advance. He gave
him this money On January go and
Henry's receipt for it is also with the
papers in the case.
attorneys for Mr.. Bubb in the matter.
They have not yet served Mr.. Henry
with notice of the suit because he has
not been in town. He will be served OH
his arrival here and the suit will be
pushed to as speedy a conclusion as
possible
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02
FOR THE VETERANS.
Patriotic Services at. First Congrega-
tional Church.

On the invitation of DR.. F. L. Hayes
of the First Congregational church the
members of the different G. A. r.
posts and Spanish-American war vet
Grams met in a patriotic service at the
church last night. The church was
tastefully decorated for the occasion
with large flags, and the pulpit was
arranged with old nuskets. bayonets,
knapsacks. canteens and various other
articles suggestive Of Hxar. a
The regular service was entirely re-
placed by patriotic music and ad-
dresses. The old soldiers met in a
body at their post halls and marched
to the church. As they marched in
Mr.. Lee Forbes, al the organ, played
the American Patrol The follow
ing programme was then given:
Anthem. The Flag of America,
Eastman-Mrs. Kleinhans, Miss Elder,
Mr.. Fox and Mr.. Tracy.
Offertory: 1.-THE Star Spang1ed Ban
ner,' as solo and chorus by Mrs. Klein
hans and choir.
Hymn. The Battle Hymn Of the
Republic"
Introductory address by Judge G. A.
Huron: 1.-The Meaning and Cost of the
Flag"
columbia the Gem of the Ocean,
Patriotic address by Rev. r. L.
Hayes.
Benediction: Chaplain sidweH.
Organ postlude: THE Stars and
Stripes Sousa=NIr. Forbes.
In his address on 1.-THE Meaning and
Cost of the Flag Judge Geo. 4.
Huron told of the tremendous cos. CT
the flag in money. He said that in the
revolution alone It cost over three bill
lions of dollars to establish the flag.
and that this cost was supplemented
p1J% q i've
ficts required for its maintenance, so
that the total financial cost was far be-
ycnd human comprehension. He also
called attention to the fact that the
cost of human lives was hundred
fold NOR expensive. He then spoke
briefly of the flag standing Tor protec-
ton to mankind no matter IN hat
land native or foreign. In concluding
judge Huron paid his comrades q
tribute for the part they had played
in maintaining the flag.
The principal address of the evening
was by DR.. Hayes on American
Patriotism He spoke briefly of the
relation between the flag and the
church. showing how one was depend
ent upon the other. He told how the
supremacy of America over other ma
ttone was largely due to her natural
which the flag stood was being
usurped by a few moneyed men who
sought to enrich themselves by monop-
oHzing the resources which were in
tended for all to enjoy. American
patriotism must be extended along
commercial and industrial lines as well
as political. DR.. Hayes spoke OF Prest-
dent Roosevelt as q man who embodies
all the elements Of patriotism in peace
as we'll as In war, and man who
would be looked back upon as an ex-
ponent OF good government and
patriotism of the right brand He
also referred to Senator Benson as a
veteran whose patriotism was de-
veloped- on the battle field and was now
employed along right lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

things which the other group of women
have told Mr.. Mott and Mr. Garvan.
Comparisons have already been made
of the statements of these two sets
lawyers for both the defense and the
prosecution are satisfied of the truth
of what they have learned, inconceiv-
able though parts of it seem.
At Judge Olcott's Office it was stated
that one OF the men accused along
with White had sailed for Europe since
the shooting. Another man who is bad
ly needed as a witness in the John Doe
proceedings which Mr.. Mott is conduct
ing has also disappeared. He is said
to have been the man who acted as go
between in leasing one of Whites sew
eraI scattered studios" The existence
of this particular studio has just been
learned It is in West TWenty-fourth
stree. The nominal lessee was seen
day or two ago, but now he cannot
be found
EveIyn's Disclosures.
These disclosures. it is said will
come through Evelyn Nesbit Thaw.
who will take the stand at the trial
of her husband. She will be the prin-
cipal witness for the defense. On the
word of the only man who has heard
the young wife tell her story, it will
be the most astounding in its revela-
tons and the most disastrous in its
effects upon the reputation of men
eevr been heard inside the walls of a
court house.
This statement was made by for
mer Judge ". NJ. K. Olcott, to whom
young Mrs. Thaw made confession Of
her relations with White. Judge OF
colt said:
Mrs Thaw's evidence will make a
most thrilling story-a story that is
bound to have a tremendous effect
upon the jury and upon public opinion
in this community. It has astounded
me"
It is learned that when Mrs. Thaw
went into Judge Olcott's consultation
room she found two women stenog-
raphers waiting to take down her con
fession She turned to Judge Oleott.
You must get some men stenog-
rapehrs, she said. What I have to
say is too horrible for a young girl to
hear
The lawyer at once sent the girls
out and telephoned for two male
shorthand writer's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02
ABOVE THE 500 MARK.
Thirteen Men in the National League
"Going Some =

Chicago. July 2.=Thirteen men in
the National baseball league are hit
ting above the 300 mark. This in
cludes Ward, the Philadelphia, who
Jumped recently to the Tristate league.
OF the thirteen leaders Pittsburg has
four men, Chicago five. New York two,
including Doniin, now laid up and out
Of the game; Brooklyn one in Lumley,
hitting .321. and Philadelphia one in
Ward. Chicago's FIVE are Steinfefdt,
Schultz. Sheckard. Chance and King,
all hitting in the order named. king
ranks with $40, tied with Captain
Chance.
OF the twenty-five men following
the thirteen leaders Cincinnati has two
men in this secondary group. Chicago
has three ST. Louis five, Pittsburg six.
New York three. Brooklyn two, Boston
one, Philadelphia three
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02
HARVEST BEGINS.
Crop Of Fourth OF July Casualties Is
Being Gathered In.

Chicago. July 1.-THE Fourth of July
harvest IS on in good earnest IN Chi
cago. Yesterday four persons suffered
injuries from the deadly toy cannon,
pistol and cannon cracker.
violation of Mayor DUNES orders
against premature celebration OF the
Fourth spread through the entire city
and scarcely more than ten minutes
passed In any CT the more populous dis
tricts without the bursting of some
kind Of notse-fns ker
The police. despite this condition,
made only one arrest. but at the vari-
Gus headquarters i was asserted that
a sharp lookout was being kept for vio-
aakura.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02
Hanlon-HyIand Date July 20.

san Francisco. Cal. July 2.@The
first professional tight Of twenty
rounds duration to be held here since
the fire viii be furnished by Eddie
Hanlon and Dick Hyiand July %.
Hanlon has been sidetracking Flight
ing Dick il the past on the ground
that the latter was not a good enough
drawing card. but as each has a big
following the fight should be well pa
troaized, fans say
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02
NEARLY SEVERED HIS ARM.
Fred Collins CrfppIes Henry Jordan
With q Razor.


Henry Jordan, negro. is in the
Keith Rhodes hospital as the result Of
a cutting scrape which occurred in
South Topeka last night during the
negro named Fred Collins. a paroled
convict from the penitentiary. engaged
ia drunken row, during which Col
Inns drew a razor and slashed Jordan
several times. The principal wound
consists Of a deep cash across the left
arm. which severed all the arteries,
ligaments and muscles near the shout
der The wound is a bad one, and the
victim may lose his arm.
No arrests have been made, and Col
Inns. who has the reputation Of being a
very bad negro, is in hiding or has left
town
DR.. Keith was called to take charge
Of Jordan during the worst part of the
heavy wind and rain storm. and was
thoroughly soaked before reaching the
injured man and getting him to the
hospital
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

Washington. July 2.-F'rankiin Lane.
Of California. who was appointed a
member of the interstate commerce
commission to succeed Joseph ". Flfer.
was today sworn by Secretary Moselv
as member Of the commission.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

Dinonvale, o., July 2.-Investiga-
ton by the authorities OF a miners
riot at Bradley yesterday shows that
one man is dead, two are fatally IN
jured, while seven others are seriously
wounded as q result OF the encounter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02
in his speech. He said he had a son
either in Scranton or Carbondale.

A huge cottonwood tree in Tim
Donovan's yard was blown down by
the storm last night, and the first
house north Of the Donovan residence
had a narrow escape from destruction.
This tree has been the pride of Tim
Donovan for quarter of a century
and owing to its three principal limbs
he named It fThree-fngered Jack, -
after an ancient desperate. The tree
was completely uprooted, and raised
a mound of earth the size of a coal
shed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02
Go Between Gets the Decision.

New York, July the claim Of
Frank Hitchcock that the horse Go
Between was not entitled TO the Su-
burban handicap Won by him on &C
count Of the fact that he ran as geld
ing when in reality he IS either a
ridgeling or a stallion, was settled by
the stewards OF the Coney Island
Jockey club at Sheepshead bay. They
decided IN favor of Co Between and
his owner, Alexander Shields. The
stewards decided that as there was no
mention CT sex in the original entry Of
Go Between he was entitled to the
money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02
ice trust Attorneys to Jan.

Toledo. O., July Judge K1ncaid
today sentenced Clarence Brown and
Z II. Tracey. attorue ys fer the lee
men. TO 10. days each In jail fer cone
tempt of court in cling molten
charging the Judge with uiseendapt-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

An old man named Won Foster was
picked up by the police this morning
on the supposltion that he was de-
mented. He was not sure where he
came from. but said he had been up
all night and out in the storm. His
appearance did not Justify the state
ment that he had weathered the gale.
but he was very feeble ana ra1nbllng
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-06-08
Castle Grove Golf Links.

u. f.. Maus, who has charge of Castle
Grove estate, yesterday stated that all
the farms are looking exceedingly
well. As these, however, are in the
hands of careful tenants, ut present
they make no demands upon Mr..
Maus' time.
About all just now that needs look
ing after in connection with the man
sion are the golf links. These with
such help rs is at his command Mr..
Maus is trying to keep in good condi-
tiOn for use. 1t proves heavy task
however, and keeps two men busy all
the time. The golf links contain
twenty-five acres which have to be kept
closely mown. Weeds are not permit
ted to gain root and these as fast as
they appear have to be pulled up. Ev-
cry foot of the twenty-five acre tract
has to be mown with n lawn mower
and ON only portion of it can horse
be taken. The result is that for many
days at time the mower has to be
operated by hand, which makes the jot
slow and wearisome. Mr.. Maus said
that in order to keep the links in first
class condition at least four men should
he constantly employed. The golf link,
at Castle Grove are the only ones tC
be found in this section and in many
respects are the finest in this country.
Mrs. Bennett is in Europe, but in 3
short time some New York people are
expected at Castle Grove, who are ex
pert golf players and want to make
good use of the grounds.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-06-08
To Have Auto Circus.

John II. Welsh, the we'll known show
man, is to be manager next season of
a circus that will travel exclusively in
automobiles. A company having 5000,
600 capital has been formed in Phila
delphia to finance the enterprise and
special motorwagons will be built to
haul the paraphernalia and animals
No horses will be used except thos e
that take part in the performance.
The cost of transportation by this
unique method will be reduced to a
minimum, whereas the great expense
of travelling from town to town by
rail, as well as the many delays oc-
casloned and for extra railway cars
and additional horses, make the plan
indeed look feasible. Twenty of the
motor cars will be built as cages for
the menagerie, one for the caliope and
two for the musicians. The remainder
will be used tor transporting the par
aphernalia and the circus people. The
entire outfit forty cars in all, will be
so constructed that they can be turned
into tableau wagons for parade duty.
The advance brigade will also travel
by the same method.
A special feature of the project which
appeals to the promoters is that inland
towns that are not near railroad can
be visited. There are very many such
places in the south, where railroad
facilities are. inadequate to handle a
big show and many exhibitions are
missed as a consequence. Winter
quarters are to be established in Phila.
delphia and the company will recon.
struct the Welsh Brothers show in ev.
cry particular.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-06-08
StruCh By Lightning.

Miss Bird, daughter of Rufus Bird,
May yberry township, was badly shock
ed with lightning during the heavy
shower on Tuesday afternoon. She
was stricken to the earth and for
awhile it seemed that her case was
hopeless, but in course of time by dint
of persevering effort she was finally
revived
The affair occurred while Veterin-
ariau J. j. Kline of this city was at
the farm. The veterinarian had just
completed treating the foot of an in
jured horse, when the shower began to
assume very threatening mood.
Nearly the entire family had gathered
on the spot and were Watching DR..
Kline as he operated on the horse. At
the last moment they all turned to
seek shelter in the house. They had
only proceeded few steps when sim
ultaneously binding flash of lightn-
ing and peal of thunder occurred. At
the same moment, Miss Bird, a young
Spllic ytiiS VI ttSp. 'iIbIpSt w
the earth.
All realized that she had been struck
by the lightning and the first impress
sion was that the effects were fatal.
There was the most intense excitement
about he place as the young lady was
picked up and carried into the house.
1t soon became evident, however, that
she was only very badly shocked and
that under proper treatment she would
soon revive.
She was placed on a couch, where
aided by the application of well known
remedies she finally returned to con-
seriousness. When DR.. Kline left the
farm she was still suffering from the
effects of the shock but there were no
fears but that she would fully recover.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-06-08
TAX RATE
EIGHT MILLS

The borough tax rate has been fixed
at mills for the coming year. The
matter was brought up at the borough
council meeting Friday night by Mr..
Vastine, who stated that s mills was
the tax rate adopted last year and that
it was found adequate to meet all OK
penses. He suggested that with the
practice of a little economy the rate
will be found sufficient for the present
year. On motion of Mr.. Nastine,
therefore, seconded by Mr.. Sweisfort,
mills was adopted as the tax rate.
On motion of Mr.. Dietz it was de-
cided to extend vote of thanks to o.
II. Ostrander for the gift of an old
map of tine borough containing valu
able data.
On motion of Nj. Boyer it was ord
cred that car load of No. , vitrified
brick be ordered from the Geise Brick
Co., Williamsport, to be used in lay
ing street crossings.
Borough Solicitor Gearhart called
Il new ordinance book. The Issue of
1897, he said, is exhausted and practi-
cally out of print. Besides this IL great
many borough ordinances of the most
important character have since been
enacted and have never been printed
in practical and accessible book as is
contemplated by law. On motion Of
Mr.. Vastine it was resolved that the
borough solicitor under the direction
of the committee on ordinances be
duly authorized, empowered and di-
rected to properly compile, prepare
and index for the proper printing in
the usual book form all the ordinances
of the borough of Danville now in
force and effect as we'll as to oversee
and correct the printing of such book.
On motion of Mr.. Russell it was
ordered that the street, commissioner
be instructed to remove the couplings
from the worn out and disused hose
and to sell the latter for junk.
a petition was received asking that
the sewer be extended up Front street
from Ferry to Church street. Follow
ing are the signers:
Julius Helm, house and factory, Mrs.
Lille M. Purpur, E A. Adams,
Thomas A. Delany, John HiXson and
Mrs. A. M. Gearhart. On motion of
Mr.. Russell it was ordered that Front
street be severed as the petition call
ed for.
On motion of Mr.. Vastine the street
commissioner was instructed to notify
property owpers to trim tiIeir treeR
where these obstruct the light ON the
streets and if owners fail to comply to
enforce the ordinance by having the
trees trimmed at the owners expense.
The following members were pres
ent A.; Gibson, Vastine, Boyer, Sweis
fort, Russell, Angle. Hughes, Deita
and Bedea.