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The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

and limbs torn off by the storm last
night. This is another of the good ef-
fects that can be attributed to the rain.
The weights on the freight elevator
al the National hotel broke loose yes
terday and the elevator fell to the bot
tom OF the shaft, smashing it to bits
Two porters were on the car when it
started to fall but jumped in time to
save themselves.
As result of Topeka's victory yes
terday and of Joplins defeat the White
Sox once more assume the leadership
OF the teams in the Western Associa-
ton. LeavenWorth IS third best she is
close upon the heels of both the lead
ers and a couple more games for the
Soldiers may place them in the lead.
Very little damage was done at the
Air Dome theater and two shows will
be given tonight as usual The wind
piled up some Of the loose seats in the
center and the stage was thrown
slightly out of gear. These were
quickly put in place this morning and
soon it was impossible to tell that the
wind had visited the place.
The red hot fans who are debarred
from seeing q. league game at home
tomorrow have the alternative of go
ing 10 Kansas City on an excursion to
see Kansas City and ST. Paul of the
American association play a double
header. The first game starts at 2
O'Clock and the second within ten min
utes of the completion of the first. 1t
will be the first bargain day Of the
season.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

seaIaszl1iwfcz Repeats Story of Plot to
Assassinate Roosevelt.

Portland, Ore, June 23-During the
trial OF six Poles, charged with assault
and battery upon Waiter Sealaszkiwicz
in the municipal court. SeaIaszkiwicz
testified that about a month ago a plot
was laid in this city and an attempt
was made to raise funds to send a
member Of an anarchist organization
to Washington to assassinate President
Roosevelt. Sealaszkiwicz stated that.
however. the plan fell through. The
defendants in the case today vehe-
mently denied Sealaszkiwicz's aceusa-
tions, and IN turn declared that he was
himself an anarchist. The documents
and pamphlets seized by the secret
service inspectors have been forwarded
to Washington.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23
UNDER ELRINS Law.
Mr.. Moody win First Proceed Against
the Standard.

Washington. June 23.-Formal an
nounceEnent of the purpose of the gov
ernment TO prosecute the Standard Oil
company has been made hV Attorney
General Moody. 1t appears from his
statement that the proceedings in the
first instance viii be had under the
terms of the Elkins law, which prohlD-
its rebates in interstate commerce. The
attorney general, however. gives notice
that in all probability, should the IN
VeStigation he is still making Justify
it, he win bring further action against
The STANDARD Oil company under tne
terms of the Sherman antitrust law,
and also will take steps to insure
against the continuance on the part
OF the company of Determinations N
trade and transportation not now
SUBJECT OF prosecution under eAlsellis st is5
law, but especially provided against IN
the pending rate bill The attorney
generals statement follows:
After full consideration of all IN
formation now available. including the
report OF the commissioner of corpora
tions and the evidence taken by the
interstate commerce commission, have
reached the conclusion that criminal
proceedings against the Standard OH
company should be begun in certain
cases where there appears to have been
a violation of the laws regulating inter
state commerce and prohibiting rebates
and other unlawful determinations. Ac-
cordfngly, such proceedings viii be Pc
districts. These cases are regarded ana
will be treated as of Importance, as II
seems clear that insofar as the Stand
ard Oil company had obtained monopo-
listic control of interstate trade, that
control has been in large degree made
possible by determinations in transpor-
tation rates or facilities, the discrimI-
nations being in some cases IN viola
ton of law. and in other cases, though
injurious to the public welfare, not IN
violation of law, and therefore subject
only to such correction as may be af-
forded by the railway rate legislation
now pending in congress.
L shall continue the investigation or
the affairs of the Standard Oil COM
pany, and of such complaints as have
been or may be brought to the atten-
tion of this department, with the view
of ascertaining whether OF not there
has been any violation Of the anti
trust act or Of any other federal law.
This investigation will require assist
ance of the department and I have en-
plOyed as special counsel Frank B.
Kellogg. of st. Paul, who was one OF
the counsel for the government in the
recently terminated litigation against
the Western Paper organization, and
Charles B. Morrison, of Chicago, now
United States attorney for the northern
district of Illinois. Mr.. Morrison will
in the near future resign his place as
district attorney.
1.-The course Of action I have stated
has received the approval of the presi-
dent and all the members of the cabi-
net"
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

A trip to London viii be presented
at VineWood park Sunday by Hale's
Tours.
Jackson's Giants. who played ball at
Smith Center yesterday, lost by score
of three to i've.
Charles A. Fellows left today for
Los Angeles He viii return to Topeka
in about q week.
The average Topeka fan is again
satisfied that the White sox are Of the
pennant winning class.
Miss Eva Hill Booker will preach at
Harrison hall in Oakland Sunday
afternoon at half past three.
The large billboard which stood by
the City Hand laundry was blown
ACROSS the sidewalk last night.
The gospel meetings which will be
held at the R. r. 7. n. G. A. Sunday
afternoon will close the series for the
season
M. A. Blanchard has secured the
contract for the erection of an $4,000
Office building for the Santa F'e at Ar
gentine-
In the game at Hutchinson yester-
day the Cooleycrows got away with
only one error which was charged to
Or. Jay. Andrews.
NO one Was found this morning who
saw the balloon ascension last night
1t was undoubtedly a hard evening on
the CIRCUS people.
The plan Of having tickets to Vine
wood yesterday caused much con-
fusion People who did not get the
tickets were charged full fare.
For an hour or more last the street
car service was tied up 1t kept the
company busy most Of the night fix
ing up the wires which were down.
An excursion VIII be run to Kansas
City tomorrow over the Santa Fe,
leaving here at S:45 in the morning,
and leaving Kansas City at $50 D. m.
1t would be appropriate for the street
car company to make a 1--WE cent rate
TO Vinewood every day If it would bring
about the same result every time which
1t did last night.
The North Topeka gun club held its
weekly shoot Friday afternoon. The
drsf place was taken by Charles Nor
ton who broke IS out of a possible one
hundred blue rocks.
The crowd which patronized Vine
wood park yesterday when the fare
was made i've cents should convince
the management of the park and the
street car company as well of the pop
ular1ty of a five cent fare.
Even the state hous janitors viii find
it necessary to work a little bit this
morning clearing away the branches
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23
CHINESE LOST MILLIONS.
They Organize to Secure Justice From
Insurance Companies.

San Francisco, June 23.-The Oakland
& San Francisco branch of the Chinese
society, Chew Hung Tong, held a meet
ing in Oakland last Thursday and de-
cided to take steps to protect their
members who We're insured and suffer
ed loss by the fire in this city. from
unfair treatment at the hands OF the
insurance companies.
The Chew Hung Tong is the largest
Chinese secret society in the world and
1O0. 900 Chinese in this country consti-
tute part of its membership. It is credi-
ted with far reaching influence IN all
parts Of the world.
In proportion to the number and bus
ness they represented before the fire
it is said the Chinese carried IN the
aggregate more insurance than any
other nationality in San Francisco.
Their losses amount to several mill
lions of dollars.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23
TWO ELEVATORS BURN.
Both Contained 100000 Bushels OF
Grain.

vators A and B located at Archer ave-
nue. and Wood street, owned by George
A. Seaverne and occupied by J. S. Tenn
pleton, grain broker, were destroyed
by fire today. Both of the buildings
were four story structures and contain
ed 100, 600 bushels of grain. So great was
the heat that three adjacent buildings
We're destroyed and 70 families were
driven from their homes.
Several explosions which shook the
surrounding buildings followed soon af-
ter the fire was discovered. Spontaneous
combustion in the dust room is sup
posed to have been the cause of the
fire. The loss on the elevators and
their contents is estimated at $3.50, 900.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23
RrIff-Hern1an Bouf.

Chicago. June 2s.-Jimmy Britt, ac-
companied by his brother and man
ager, Willus Britt, and his cigar, arrived
in Chicago yesterday afternoon at 4
O'Clock from New Y ork and were met by
Kid Herman and his manager, Nate
Lewis. Britt and Herman have been
offered a match by Manager Tom Nc
Carey of Los Angeles, for the latter
part of July. Britt stopped of here
for the purpose Of talking fight with
Herman. and Nate Lewis said he would
not let Britt leave town until he had
signed for the fight
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23
Gen. sIocum.s Son Appointed.

Washington, June "a Clarence
Rice Slocum. of New York, son of
the late General SIocun, has been Sc
Iected to be the first American official
representative in the Congo country,
having been designated by the presi-
dent to I'LL the newly created post OF
consul general at Bonaa, Congo Free
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23
Weekly Bank Statement

New York, June e3.@The statement
OF the clearing house banks for this
week shows that the banks hold $1O,-
912,925 over the legal reserve require
ments. This is an increase OF S3,839-
$50 over last week. The statement fol-
lows:
Loans S1,057.759.30O, decrease So
318,000; deposits S1,049,472, 800, in
crease $1,29O, 200; circulation S4S,471,-
100, decrease $16.30o; legal tenders
$84,S97,200, increase $685., 500; specie
$1S8,S83, 500, increase s3.526, 800; re-
serve s273,2s1, 900, increase $4.162,-
100; reserve required $262.368, ,075, in
crease $322,550; surplus S10,912,925
increase s3.S39, $50; ext. S. deposits
$14.7s5,3 $50, increase S3.s68.225.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23
slrs. Yerlzes Has Appendicitis.

Chicago, June 23.-AIrs. Wilson Miz-
ner, or Mrs. Charles T. Yerkes, as she
prefers to be called, is i'll of appendi-
eitis at her residence here. Her ply
sician says that she is in no immediate
danger
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

The Big Tenth Theater, corner of
Sixth avenue and Monroe street,
weathered the storm of last night in
great shape and is in fine condition
for the performance tonight. The
Korak company will be seen in new
line of plays next week. beginning
Monday night in pike County Folks. .
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23
Ottawa Chautauqua and Return 1910
Santa Fe.

Tickets on sale June 18th to 18th in
elusive f1nal limit returning June Goth.
T. L. King. agent.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23
To the Public /:

To the Public:
After twenty-eight years of success
fuI banking experience in Kansas, we
conclude there is room for another
well managed bank in this thrifty,
growing city and have, therefore.
chartered The Topeka State Bank
with cash capital Of $4,000.
( In the building OF a modern bank
ing house at the corner of Eighth and
Kansas avenues for our permanent
home, we express our faith in the fu-
ture Of the capital city, and we trust
our efforts to supply this neighbor-
hood with complete banking facilities
will be appreciated by our friends.
The records Of the state banking
department will show our eonserva-
tive business methods, and we hope to
merit the confidence of depositors in
THE TOPEKA STATE BANK.
@ W SNYDER Prazidert
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

Rock Island $52.OO for Round Trip.
Tickets on sale June 25th to July T.
inclusive, return limit Sept. 18th. For
sleeper reservations and all other in
formation, see
A NJ FULLER, c. P. A.
Rock Island Depot.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

the Figure Eight at vinewood and
enjoy some of the sensational ups and
downs in life.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

It is evident from the following
from the Joplin News-H Herald that
Goodman who was a failure in To-
pela as an umpire. has not improved
to any great extent. It says:
Umpire Goodman gave his usual
general dissatisfaction, though on the
whole his work was better than in
previous games. The trouble with
Goodman is that ne got a bad start in
Topeka, and allows the players to
bulldoze, bullyrag and browbeat him
most shamefully.'
on the other hand, Leavenworth
has a pleasant word for him. and the
Times says:
Topeka papers have been going
after Umpire Goodman, the red
headed indicator man who worked the
last eight games in this city. Topekass s
chief complaint against Goodman Is
that he is too unassuming and gentle
with the players. The Hutchinson
and Topeka players kept up a constant
wrangle during the series there. mar
ring the contests and making mis-
erable f1aeco Of the series. Goodman
all this time was patient and kept his
temper, f7ning no one until the very
end OF the series. when he slapped 8
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

It was hard lines that Hutchinson
should be compelled to lose the first
game played on their home grounds
but the White Sex needed that game
and needed it badly to reinstate them
at the head of the association from
which they had been nosed the pre-
vious day by Joplin. The game was
fast and snappy at all times though
devoid of thrilling feature plays and
suited the Hutchinson bunch of fans,
with the exception of the score, which
stood three to one and against them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-12-20
CRIMINAL CASES DISMISSED
Martin Doyle kidnapping Case and J. W.
Henry EmbezzIement Case Dismissed.

Rhere were nine criminal cases on the
lendar and two of these were of special
kerest, in view of the prominence of
3 defendants. One of these is entitled
! state of North Dakota against Mar
Doyle, charged with the kidnapp-
B OF Vincent Weller. This charge was
Rde about year since, and in view of
4 TACT that the defendant was subse-
ently charged with, tried and acquitt-
Eof the more serious charge of murder
4 Weller, the now existing charge, it is
bounced, has upon motion of Prose-
Ping Attorney Pri 20 been dismissed.
Rother criminal case which has at
scted considerable attention is that of
state VS.. John W. Henry, until re-
Ptly superintendent of the city cleo
i hight plant,who is charged with en-
Fzlement. 1t is announced that Mr..
Rnfy has arranged for complete
s1lement and that those interested in
i prosecution havo agreed to dismis-
OF the proceedings. The other
''hai cases are mostly for "pigging,"
Pfe oelng several of these.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-12-20
Has a Homestead in Colorado.

e. A. Pennock is expecting to leave
early after the first of the year to join
Mrs. Pennock and their daughter,
Miss Stella. who have been at Cheyenne
Wells, Colo. since winter set in. 1t is
understood that r. B. Gage of this city,
and George Cochrane of Wales, are in
tending taking trip down there to
look over the country at the same
time Mr.. Pennock leaves. All three are
extensive land owners in this county,
but have no idea disposlng of.their in
terests and Leaving here, though they
may invest in some of Colorados cheap
lands before returning. Miss Pennock
is greatly improved in health since
leaving here and has secured home
stead entry on land only few miles
from Cheyenne Wells.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-12-20
LANGDON MAKES A KICK,
Mayor Kopriva and Business Men Make an
Effective Kick Against Train Service

1t was the "kick" registered by Milton,
Langdon and Wales that brought the
towns along the line relief from the
threatened fuel famine. Last Friday
the following telegram signed by Mayor
Kopriva and the business men of Lang
don was sent to the offices of the Ct.
Northern in st. Paul explaining how
critical the situation had become and
appealing for relief:
Langdon, N. D Dec. 14.-There is not
a pound of coal or stick of wood IN any
yard. The wolf will be at the door un-
less immediate relief comes, but the
prospects are poor, as we have had but
one freight in about ten days, and do
not know when we will get another
The lack of water for the engines seems
to be great difficulty and many locomo-
tives have been stalled in this territory
on this account With the exception of
one day we have had passenger train,
but they have all been very late. The
people here will be very thankful if you
can do anything to hustle coal here.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-12-20
AGAINST WRONG MAN.
Munich $4,000 Damage Suit to Come Up
Aqain Next Term of Court.

By taking that stand and testifying
that he was responsible for the arrest at
Edmore of R. H. Schroeder. of Munich,
on charge of obtaining goods under
false pretenses, Attorney U. L. Burdick,
of Munich, brought about the dismissal
of $4,000 damage suit for false arrest
which came up for trial at district court
here in Langdon last week, in which V,
S. Waldo, Munich merchant, was the
defendant. Burdick testified that the
arrest had been ordered by himself
without any authority from Mr.. Waldo.
Action will now be brought by
Schroeder against Attorney Burdick.
in which he will be sued for $4,000
damages. The case was dismissed on
on motion of Tracy r. Bangs, attorney
for the plaintiff after both Waldo and
Burdick had testified that the arrest of
Schroeder, on which grounds the action
was started, was caused by Burdick and
not Waldo. These two men were placed
on the stand by the plaintiff, and when
these facts were brought out Mr.. Bangs
asked for a dismissal The case of
Schroeder VS.. Waldo was started some
thing like year ago. Schroeder claim
ed that Waldo had caused him to be
arrested on charge of obtaining goods
on false pretenses. Waldo is merchant
of Munich, Cavalier county. The testi-
mony introduced showed that the arrest
had been caused by U. l.. Burdick,
cashier OF the Munich bank, and he him
self testified to that fact while on the
| stand
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-12-20
NoryaI Baptie Will Skate.

Norval Raptie, who holds the cham
pionship OF both short and long distance
fast skating is making II tour OF the
state. The management of the Langdon
ice rink have secured Mr.. Baptie as one
OF the attractions at II carnival to be
given later IN the season after the holt
days. He is well known to Langdon
skaters having gwen exhibitions and
raced here on several occasions in the
past.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-12-20
STANDING OF CONTESTANTS.
Official Count of Vote Cast in St. John
Academy Scholarship Contest.

The interest created in the scholar
ship contest inaugurated by the St.
Johns academy at jamestown last
spring has been widespread over the
state and although we last week an
nounced the winners as named by the
final count of votes cast, we again this
week take space to give the vote accord
ed each of the twelve contestants. Each
vote represents ten cents SO that the
total amount realized will be close to
d. nOn
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-12-20
Milton Pigger Jailed.

as Doyle was brought from Milton
l week by Deputy Sheriff r.. e. Pierce
F'or arrest to answer a charge Of
P'"t'hg blind pig at that place,
s"'eo IN an alley way back Of the
P"''rs Home restaurant. The hear
resulted IN his being remanded to
county Jail to await trial AT the
~ term of court.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-12-20
SHADOW OF DEATH
The Grim Reaper Visited Three
Cavalier County Homes
Last Week.
MOURNED BY FRIENDS.
Mrs Neil MCKeChnie Passes Away at
Calvin on Friday Hon. John But
terwiCk at Milton on Thursday
Miss Rejina Olson-Voin of Wang,
on Sunday-Ali Widely Known.

News of the death of Mrs Neil Nc
Kechnie came as quite shock to the
many Langdon friends Of the family
wher the word was received Saturday
morning. The death of Mrs. Mckechnie,
which took place Friday afternoon at
Calvin, where the family have been liv-
ing since returning last summer from
Arizona brought to close an illness of
consumption which for number of
years has gradually wasted the strength
of the patient sufferer. While not ex-
pected the news of Mrs. Mckechnie's
death came as quite severe shock to
her Langdon friends. this city having
been her home for many years, both
prior to and after marriage. They left
Langdon year ago for Phoenix, Arizona,
seeking climate that it was hoped
might restore her health, but returned
here early the following summer with
little if any beneficial results. Deceased
was the second daughter of Mrs Mary
Morgan and sister of Mrs. D. Mckech-
ME and Mrs. G. Crawford, all of whom
now reside in the western part of the
county at Calvin. AS Langdon resE
dent in her girlhood days and early
womanhood Mrs. Mckechnie was ex-
ceeding popular in church ami social
circles. The sympathy of Langdon
citizens is extended to the husband and
the three motherless little boys as we'll
as other sorrowing nembers, Of the
deceased's S family left to mourn. The
funeral is understood as having taken
place in the Calvin cemetery.
Hon. John Butterwick of Milton. who
has been resident OF Cavalier county
since 1883, died Thursday OF last week
after an illness Of less than two weeks
typhoid pneumonia evidently being the
cause of his somewhat sudden taking
off. MIR. Butterwick has Neen con.
tinuously engaged ii farming aud his
attentive and bu-lnes,!tke methods have
enabled him tn acquire competency
Although English by birth, United
States has been his Aoms '!uce early
boyhood and he patrotically served the
country Of hi, adopt.nu At IN" imA o'
the civil war. Wh,le rn~ldeut u thIs
county he had AWAY, ,akon ~ active
interest N politics aoi r"prsranted his
constituents aS n msmS'"r NJ ths lower
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-12-20

WIN w do dDOuI w SCdlS VI aye anu
leaves widow and family of five sons
and three daughters.
At the family home in Wang on Sun
day occurred the death of Miss Rejina
Olson, aged 27 years and the eldest
daughter of Mr.. ana Mrs. Martin Olson
Voin, the family numbering among the
older and better known residents of that
party of the county Miss Rejina was
taken i'll with typhoid fever little over
a month ago and her naturally delicate
constitution made the fight against the
fever an uneven one. The deceased not
long ago attended her younger sister,
who succumbed to an operation for
appendicitis at a hospital in Grand
Forks The funeral occurred Yesterday
afternoon at the Wang cemetery. the
bereaved family in their double atfiiction
being extended the heartfelt sympathy
of large concourse of attending
friends
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-12-20

KEN UP-About the middle of November
i the farm of the undersigned in Mt Car
I fellowship. yearling heifer calf, color
ID and white. Owner will properly identify
foperty pay charges for keep ant advertis-
Rg, otherwise it will be disposed of as pro-
&ded by law. Jacob Schneider, Mt. Carmel.
21.13
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-12-20

ENTED-Man or boy at once to do light
eores on farm. Apply to C. NJ. Turner
&ales, n. ID. 20
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-12-20

RI WANTED = For general housework.
pod wages will be paid competent girl.
|pply to Mrs. VIM. Stevenson. 21
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-12-20

KEN uP-.At the premises of the under
gned near Stilwell about the middle of
Rs white spot on forehead Owner will
Fove property, pay charges incurred and take
me away or it will be disposed of as pro-
ded by law. Alex. Mcintosh, Stilwell,
u. 20.22
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-12-20
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