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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
DEWEY FOR JUD 'ESHIP
Supreme Court Report May Go to
Alaska.

A Washington dispatch says that
Thomas E. Dewey of Kansas has re-
ceived the endorsement OF the Kansas
delegation for the position of judge Of
the United States court in Alaska,
Mr.. Dewey is the reporter for the
Kansas supreme court. He has not
been making any campaign for tSa ap-
pointment but if it were offered to him.
it is believed he viii accept it. 1t would
necessitate hisr moving from Kansas to
Alaska, and for this reason. there might
be some doubt about Mr.. Dewey's ac-
ceptanee 1t is likely, however, that the
APPOINTMENT would lead to promotion
to some federal judgeship in the states.
Mr. Dewey's home is Abilene, and he
is well known as one Of the leading
literary men of the state He is law
yer of ability, and his preparation OF
the supreme court reports has given
marked satisfaction. There is no doubt
that the Kansas delegation viii give Mr..
Dewey loyal support. meeting OF the
delegation was held yesterday at Wash
ington at the call of Senator Long, and
this action was decided upon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
II GOT one"
City Attorney Drenning Makes
Gleeful Announcement Today.
He Had Really and Truly Con-
victed q Jointist.
REASON 10 BE PLEASED
Second One Held for Selling
Liquor This Term.
Jacob Oberer, Who Had an Axe
to Grind, Star Witness.

I'm climbin' up de golden stairs!''
In dulcet tones like the gurgling of
HmDid brook for a moment, and then
rushing with all the fierce maeIstrom
of a Niagara, this line of song set the
wild echoes flying about the Shawnee
county court house at noon today.
Again and again it pealed forth with
reverberating strength. The natives
shocked, startled, paralyzed, hung
breathlessly out Of open windows, fear
ful that the end had come.
Soon the cause OF all the atmosphere
havoc hove into sight. It was F. G.
Drenning, city attorney of Topeka, nick
named by his friends, Fighting q.
DIennine
The cause of his mirth?
I got him, )" he shouted jubantly. Il
got one"
Got what?"
"A jointist." And merrily he went
on, singing his tra-la-la.
Yes, the truth must out. The jury
at the Shawnee county district court
convicted one more Jointist. the second
out of so many that the mind of man
runs contrary and makes it impossible
to recall the number.
The victim? Dick Heitman.
He can lay his downfall to one Jacob
Oberer. Jacob did the business. He
climbed over Heitnlan's s anatomy with
bigger ladder than his famous name
sake of some several thousand years
ago even dream of.
Oberer had a big ak to grind. He
testified to having rot only bought beer
at Heitman's, not only having drunk it
there, but also that it had gotten away
with him"
What more evidence do this jury
want, shouted Ar Drenning. than
that this man admits that it made him
drunk. Doesn't that prove something
to you ?"
But about Overer's ak. For this
part of it Drenning vouches. "ObeTer
you see" he said, svent down to Heit-
mans place and drank considerable
beer. He got robbed of some money.
He don't know who robbed him. But
that hasn't anything to do with this
case. Only he declares he bought the
beer from Heitnaa In his place at S16
East First street, and that settles it.
Drennimg only used two witnesses,
one besides his star, Oberer. This was
Jacob Maze. patrol officer who made
the arrest and swore to the finding of
some beer and accessory paraphernalia
to its handling in the place.
Assistant Attorney General Carver
got back into town this morning. He
has some cases commencing tomorrow
Anything to say about that jury
was asked of him
''Not thing he replied except
that if it wishes to make fool of itself
it has that privilege
This Mr.. Carver said, however, be-
fore the Heitman verdict was returned.
"Will you make any ATTEMPT" he
was asked Ito push over your cases to
tn e next term %
Il tried that he replied. ct went
to Judge Dana. but he wouldn't do 1t.
So Well try 'em out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08

went to the heart Of the railroad trou-
Bile all over the country.
Mr.. Hale from the committee on ap~
preparations reported the urgent de
hciency bill and gave notice that he
would tomorrow ask the senate to take
it up.
Rate Bill Received.
The railroad rate bill was received
from the house Of representatives, but
the senators generally were not made
aware of its arrival. The bill was
referred to the committee on inter-
state commerce.
Mr.. Scott addressed the senate at
some length in support of the bill
placing telegraph operators of the civil
war on a pensionable status. He paid
a high tribute to these men, saying
they had been subjected to many of
the requirements of soldiers and grant
ed few of their privileges. He stated
that while they had necessarily been
entrusted with all the important
secrets of the great war. not one of
them had ever been known to betray
the confidence. OF the corps engaged
in 1S61-'65, only $50 survive.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Scott's
speech the bill was passed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
FR0sT GOES 10 HONOLULU.
incidentally He May Find Ideas for
Senfcentennial.

John z. Frost will leave tomorrow for
Honolulu for a month recreation accom- con-
panied by his son Russell. Ihe Tip ms mas
no particular significance and has no con-
nection whatever with the seinlcenten-
mat 7 will meet a great many people on
the trip who will be interested in our falr
and I expect to be in position to do some
tslI-ine ~, the subject The semi i-centen-
nial work will not be neglected, as / have
made all arrangements to have the work
proceed during my absence Just the same
as it would if I were present
I'VE are not vet ready to announce the
committees which are to be appointed, as
we do not wish to be hasty IN TINS mat
ter. as we want to be sure that the places
are filled with the right people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
URGENT DEFICIENCY.
Bill Reported to Senate Carries
S17,3S6. .962


$17,3S6. .962.
Washington, Feb. s.-The house bin
making appropriations to supply urgent
Deficiencies was today reported to the
senate by the committee on Eppropria-
tions. It was amended so that now it
carries 81, 1856, 1862, an increase of ST.
1859 over the amount appropriated by
the house The items Of increase are as
follows: Advance to the Panama rail-
road to pay for the equipment of that
company $3.50, 600; contingent expenses
of foreign missions s30. .000: contingent
expenses of the consular service $40, 600;
full settlement of the German claims for
losses in connection with the disturb
ances in Samoa in 1891 under conyen-
tion of the United States, Germany and
Great Britain $4,000; also to Denmark
$3.50 for settlement of Danish Samoan
claims; quarantine station at Honolulu,
Hawaiian islands $4,000; for compile
ton of work of five civilized tribes COM
missiOners $4,000 for the bureau = -
mai industry, department Of agriculture
$4,000 and Snanish treaty claims COM
missions awards S29 900.
The bill is amended to limit the cost
of the heating, lighting and power plant
for the house and senate Office buildings,
the capitol, congressional library and
such other buildings as may be erected
adjacent to the capitol grounds to ST.
1856. 600. The cost of the subway system
to connect the capitol and senate office
building is limited to $16S, SEQ and the
expenditure of that amount is authorlz-
e6
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08

of Kansas was brought by Attorney
General Coleman to oust the Standard
oil company from doing business in
the state on the ground that it is a
trust. 1t has not yet been set down for
hearing. and briefs have not been filed.
Mr. Eddy and Mr.. Evans also called
at the office of Governor Hoch while
in the city. but Governor HOch is in
Chanute today. and they paid their re-
spects to F. L. Williams, the governors
private secretary.
AIr Eddy left for Chicago this after
noon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08

Omaha. Feb. S.-State Senator Rey-
nolds and c. H. Cornell, eattlemen Of
valentine, Neb., viii leave tomorrow for
washington to present to President
roosevelt a petition from the small cat
tlemen of Nebraska asking him to CO.
0nerat te with them in their efforts to Sc
cure a law for the leasing of govern
ment land for grazing purposes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
8,iberv i'm Postofice Sites.

Ioplin. MO, FEB SIN the trial here
of Charles L. Blanter, charged with con-
spiracy in connection with the selection
OF postoffice sites in Missouri and Kansas
NJ NJ. Alexander, a jeweler of Batesville,
Ark, testified last evening that there was
an agreement between himself and DR.
J. H Vernon. whereby 600 was to be
paid for the selection of certain site
Alexander was to receive $500 and Vernon
was to receive $500 of the amount, he
said Dr. Vernon is under Indictment on
a charge similar to that which Blanter
Eanas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
IT WILL BE COLDER.
Mercury Almost Reaches the so Mark
Today.

Notwithstanding the fact that today
is as bright and warm as modelspring
day and that most of the office forces
of the city are working with the win
dows raised, and that overcoats and
heavy wraps are the exceptions, the
weather bureau has spoiled it all Ky
sending out warning that storm Is
approaching.
The forecast sent out by the weather
department says: Snow tonight with
fair weather for Friday, but much
colder"
The temperature has gradually grown
higher since seven O'clock this morning
when it stood at 20 above The zero -nalk
until two o'clock it stands at IS.
The wind which is unusually warm is
blowing from the south at he rate Ct
IA miles an hour.
The hourly temperatures for tic day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
80 In Id DeatIl.

Thermopolis. Wyo.. Feb. S.-News has
reached here of the killing of two ranch
men in a quarrel Dick TyndaH. one of
the 1ealthiest horse breeders in north
west wyoming, got into an alteration
with James Kester. a neighbor on the for
mer's ranch on the Cottonwood. Kester
drew a gun and while Tyndall was try
ing to disarn. Tyndau's son John was sc-
cidentaIly killed. TyndaI was 50 enrag-
ed that when he secured the gun he beat
out Kester's brains with it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
KANSAS FAROIER TO MOVE.
VIII Likely Occupy the Old state
Printing Building.

The Kansas Farmer will likely oc-
cupy the old state printing plant as
soon as it is vacated by State Printer
McNeal. It is stated on good authority
that negotiations are now under way
for the building
Mr.. Heath of the Kansas Farmer,
said this morning. I'VE are looking
for a permanent location, and have sew
eral buildings under consideration, but
nothing has been settled about the old
printing plant location on Eighth ave
nue.. Any building with sufficient room
the market
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
BOULDER ON TRACK.
Causes Wreck of Train on the South
eIn Pacific.

Redding. cal. Feb. s.-southbound
freight train No. q, on the Southern
Pacific railway, was wrecked at 8 o'clock
this morning two miles north ofLemoine.
A huge boulder slid from a high bank
onto the track just as the engine ap-
preached. The engine and seven cars
of lumber were hurled from the rails,
four cars going down the embankment
to the rivers edge. An unidentified
young man who was stealing a ride on
the fourth car was killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
j. W. SINNER IS DEAD.
An Old Kansas Newspaper Man Passes
Away.

J. w Sinner, for many years editor of
the VVestmoreland Signal, is dead at his
home in Westmoreland, and his son, e.
c Sinner, of Topeka, stenogtapher for
the state board of railroad commissioners,
has gone to Westmoreland-
number of years and has not been en-
gagged in any active work He is one of
the old time newspaper men, not only of
Kansas but of the west.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
n. Y. Life Management Condemned.

New york, Feb. 8.-The report Of
the special investigating committee Of
the New York Life Insurance COM
many which was appointed by the trus-
ices to investigate the eompany's af-
fairs was made today and was adopted
unanimously by the trustees 1t con-
dernned the former management Of
fI1e comDanv #andA recommended vari-
Gus reforms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
TaFonette's Antf-Dass BilE.

washington, Feb. 8.-Senator La
Toilette today introduced a bill pro-
hfbiting federal officers from asking or
accepting railroad or other passes and
prohibiting railroads from granting
them. It imposes penalties for viola
tions of the law
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
A POINT FOR MANN.
Expert Testifes so. k in Question
Doesn't Resemble the ColOneIs.

New York, Feb S.-Edwin B. Hay,
a handwriting expert, was the first Wit
ness today in the trial of Colonel W. D.
Mann, of Town Topics, on charge Of
perjury. The witness was called by the
prosecution. He was questioned 90 MT
the characters 20. X, w. D. NJ" which
it is alleged Colonel Mann wrote On
letter from Count Reginald Ward.
Answering questions put by Martin
W. Littleton Colonel Manns counsel as
to the 20. X" the witness said:
"It has no resem mblance whatever to
the other pieces of handwriting admit
ted to be specimens of Colonel Manns
handwriting"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
GERRYMAN0ER BILL.
Plan to Make All Congressional Dis
tricts Certainly Republican.

Des Moines. Ia. Feb. S.-A sweeping
change In the congressional districts of
Iowa will be made in bill introduced
today by Representative Greene, chair
man OF the congressional committee
The aim is to give each of the eleven
districts a population of 100000. The
bill viii make no change in the political
complexion of Iowa except to make
solid Republican delegation a certainty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
commerciaI Congress Committee Meets

Eansas civ MoFeb. S.-Arrangemenfs
for carrying out the programme of the
southwestern annual convention OF the
which is to be held in Kansas City this
wear. was discussed here today at meet
ing of the executive committee. Those
n1-esent Included David r. Francis, presi-
dent and John W Noble of St Louis.
Arthur r Francis OF Cripple Creek. sec
retary Tom Richardson ofsSortland, ore,
ana Edwin F. Harris OF Galveston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
May Abolish T.ieutenant General.

Washington, Feb. 8.-Provision for
the abolition of the grade of lieutenant
general. the highest rank in the army.
which has been reported to the house
from the committee on military af-
fairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
sin Readinp Car6eId ReDorf.

Chicago. Feb. s-With $50 pages OF
Comuissfoner Carheld's report still to
read the atorneys for the packers re-
suned the reading today in Judge
Humphreys court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
No Chnnce for Johann Hoch.

Springfield. H., Feb. S.-The su-
preme court has denied a rehearing in
the case of Johann Hoch, sentenced to
be hanged in Chicago, February %,
for wife murder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08

W T. Crosby, Earle c. Williams and
Miss Alma Conllin Of Crosby Bros leave
tomorrow for their spring visit to the
New york markets William COnnors of
the furniture department at Crosbys has
gone to Grand Rapids, Mich, Chicago and
New York to buy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08

Chicago. Feb. 81 a. m. temperatures:
Boston, 10: New York, "a; Philadelphia.
20; Washington, 26; Cincinnati, g. Chi
eago. IA; St. Louis, 10; Minneapolis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
weather Indications.

Chicago, Feb. 8.-Forecast for Kan
sas: snow tonight. followed by fair;
much colder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.


Word has been received of the death
of Clinton Watson, a former resi-
dent of Topeka, in the City Of
Mexico where he has resided for sew
eral years past. Several weeks ago
Mr. Watson fell from a bridge. He
WAS picked up shortly afterward and
taken to the American hospital but
the injuries received were of such a
ma ture that recovery was impossible.
He was a brother of Mrs. a o. Well
man and Mrs. Clara Aldrich of this
city.
George T Knight. .. railroad con-
ductor. died at the Santa Fe hospital
last night of injuries received at Attica
Monday afternoon when he was struck
by an engine. He was brought to the
hospital in an unconscious condition
as soon after he was injured as possi-
bic, but never regained consciousness.
The remains viii be taken to his home
in Medicine Lodge, where services will
be conducted by the A o. q w. then
the remains viii be reshipped to his
old home in North Haverhill, New
Hampshire.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-11-16
wENATCHEE LAKE NEWS

The fall weather has begun in earn
est in the lake country. The snow
reached the valley on Nov. 6, about ten
days earlier than last year, but did not
remain as the fall only amounted to
one inch.
We understand that the Wenatchee
Lake election board played joke on
themselves in making their report.
Mrs. D. W Fowler returned to her
White river home last week after a
two months visit in the East. Her
brother, David Nelson of North Branch,
Mimi, returned with her.
The goats seem to be down rather
low this season, probably on account of
the frost destroying their feed in the
upper hills. The deer seem to be
scarce thus far. but we think the wet
weather will start them on their fall
trip to the Columbia river district be-
fore many days.
The late freshet played havoc with
the construction of the dam at the foot
OF the lake, but the work is on again in
full blast.
The Great Northern surveyors are at
work near Chiwaukum stalking out the
new grade. We are told that the grade
to be established will be one per cent
rise, but in order to obtain That to the
summit the road will be about twenty
or thirty miles longer.
Articles of incorporation have been
filed in connection with the Red Noun
tain electric line to be built from Mason
creek siding to Red Mountain. A good
thing, push ii along.
The writer visited the mines in the
Chiwaukum district a few days ago and
was informed that the operators expect
to turn out some very valuable ore in
the near future. AT present the hill is
tunelled a distance of 200 feet and the
work is going on at the rate of from
one to to two and half feet per day
They have good surface and tunnel
showings, a good chance for power, and
in general the prospects are favorable.
The work is being done by Cline, Smith
& Silverman, gold mining firm of
Seattle Mr.. Thompson of Chiwaukum
is also interested in the mines.
VIM. Swanson, the ChiWaukum sec
tion foreman, has resigned his position
in favor of Chas. Mcclure, and has ac-
cepted a position as track inspector
from Leayenworth to Seattle. Mr..
Swanson has been an employee of the
Great Northern for seventeen years
and is also a stockholder.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-11-16

Vim. Burns is the possessOr of a pair
of fine deer horns that came his way
while in the hills few days ago.
D. W. Fowler made business trip
to Leavenworth last week.
Mr.. Jacques of White river valley
has engaged with Mr.. McCamley on
the construction of the dam at the foot
OF the lake.
VIM. Nelson is busy completing his
fall work. Billy intends to spend his
winter on White river.
Neil Sears is constructing a frame
house on his claim and has it nearly
completed.
E. E. Bachelor left last week for
Cashmere and will set out a number Of
fruit trees on his property there.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Siverly made a
trip to Wenatchee last Saturday.
Mr.. Fowler has employed his broth
er-in-law, David Nelson, to assist him
with his fall and winter work. He con-
templates the remodeling of his saw
mill this winter with the anticipation
of increasing his lumber output during
the coming season.
John Haden has powed and seeded
quite field this fall in the hopes of
reaping good hay crop next year.
The White river farmers are prick
ing up their ears to catch every sound
of the railroad projects that threaten
their community, in hopes of hearing
the trackmen driving spikes.
Some one said that they saw Doc
Langdon going up the line few days
back with chimney under his arm. 1t
is evident that Doc intends to say moth
ing and saw wood this winter.
Mr. Davey of Chiwaukum does not
seem to be at all alarmed about the
change TO be made on the Great North
ern road near Chiwaukum, but rather
looks forward to profitable results if
such change Is maze,
1t seems queer that employers are
compelled to look for laborers at this
time of the year while the ''black jack"
tables are doing thriving business.
Schuyler Grigg has been taking an
outing for the past two weeks.
Oliver Bates took in his winters sup
ply OF edibles last week.
A. J. Duncan has made arrange
ments with Messrs. Albright g. Darling
to furnish them with a number of beef
cattle for consumption in the different
logging camps. D. w. F.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1906-11-16

The Echo-twelve months for Sl,OO
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-11-17

danes. Julia Nibley, Nettie Sloan, Geo.
Il. Blair, M. Il. Necdhani. Joseph Nor
tell, Ray West, Maud Robinson;
Messrs Thomas Mckay Dr. Morrell,
WIN Morrell, w w, Vaughan, Horace
Nobeker.
The Misses Edna Daniels and Eva
Stoddard were hostesses at a china
shower on Wednesday afternoon
which was given at the Stoddard home
IN honor OF Miss Vienna McAllster.
che rooms were very prettily and ap.
propriately decorated with red and
white hearts and chrysanthemun1s.
Dainty rofreshments We're served and
Miss McAllster was the recipient OF
many pretty gifts. Those present
were Mrs, II. W. Thatcher, Mrs. = A.
Langton, the Misses Carrie McAlister,
Brotta Morrison, Julia Nibley, Nan
,Nibley. Sophia Poulson, Alton and
'Geneyieye Thatcher. La Prcle and
Mildred Daniels. Elya Eliason.
On Tuesday the Misses Eliason gave
most delightful informal evening in
honor ~ Apostle O. +. Whitney who
was u Logan visitor
Mr.. and Mrs. Woolley OF salt Lake
are the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. w
Naylor. on Wednesday Mrs. Naylor
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-11-17
CLUB CHAT.

The Daughters Of the Mormon Bat
TALON met with Mrs Marcia II. Hyde
on the 18th OF this month, and Mrs. j.
i. NJ. FarnsWorth gave a short sketch
on Columbia" Mrs. NJ. II. Hyde a
historical reading from "Tyler's History
of the Mormon Battalion" while Mrs.
Blanche X. Richmond gave a biographi-
cal sketch Of Rufus Chester Allen, and
Miss l,ottie Sears charming selection
on the violin. The next meeting of the
Daughters OF the Mormon Battalion
will be held at the home of Mrs, Phllo
T. Farnsworth. lS9 east Brigham street,
Jei. II. 1907.
The Current Events and Current Lit
eratufe section OF the Ladies' Literary
club met yesterday afternoon at the
club house. Mrs w. r. Hutchinson
gave o talk on Ibsen and his works,
and Mrs. l.. c. Miller spoke OF her
northern trip and her experiences In
hunting.
The Cleofan met Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. John McVicker, 1856 cast
South Temple street. Mrs. Frank n.
Roberts gave the paper OF the aster-
noon on ''Richelieu. the Man and Hi.
Schemes OF Government"
The Woman's club men on Tuesday
with Mrs. V. n. Pease at c55 Fourth
street, Mrs. c, $, Kinney read a paper
on the practical work OF the state and
general declarations. giving especially a
report Of the work done at the recent
meeting In Park City.