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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
RAILROADS ARE SUED.
Charged That They Failed to Use
Safety Couplings.

Four suits have been brought by
United States District Attorney Bone
against the Missouri Pacific, Rock
Island, Kansas City Southern and Chi
violations OF the interstate commerce.
law relating to safety coupling ap-
pliances There are twenty-five sepa-
rate and distinct counts against the
four defendants and in each instance
the fine is 500, amounting to $1,000
in the aggregate.
Two of the suits, against the Rock
Island and the Chicago & Great west
ern, are brought in the United States
district court III this city, while the re-
naming two are filed in the same court
at Fort Scott.
The United States district attorney
is acting under instructions received
from the United States attorney gen
eral acting in behalf of the interstate
commerce commission
The four suits follow closely suit
filed against the Missouri Pacific on
similar grounds of complaint.
The Rock Island is the great Of
fender according to the papers filed
this morning, that railroad oelhg
charged with a violation on fifteen
separate counts, the Missouri Pacific has
six counts lodged against 1t, the Chi
cago & Great Western three and the
Kansas City Southern one
In the case of the Rock Island sew
had less than 5 per cent of the number
Of cars equipped with proper safety
coupling devices as required by the law
passed by congress in 1903. The per-
centage is alleged to have been under
so per cent. The counts run from a
failure to provide engines with g
power driving wheel brakes to a lack
Of secure handholds on the ends OF
freight cars and the lack of chains on
coupling pins connecting them with
the coupling lever.
The charges cover in reality the bad
order of the freight cars, the rolling
stock in large numb of instances
having been equipped with the safety
coupling devices. but through neglect
have been allowed to get into bad order
and are inadequate.
The counts against the Missouri IA
cific cover the same grounds
The three counts against the Chicago
3 Great western are all lodged on the
ground of defective coupling devices
and against the Kansas City Southern,
the one charge is that OF Insecure
handholds.
q have no further instructions from
the attorney general for other suits, :"
said Judge West, assistant district at
torney. 1.-The four suits cover the in
structions received. Other suits may
be filed later. but I know nothing Of
that One other suit was filed this
summer This makes total of hve
s11its fled
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
DON'T PRAY TOO LONG.
Bishop Vincent Says Tiresome Family
Worship May Disgust Children.

In his forenoon meditation before
the Methodist Sunday School union
this morning, Bishop Vincent took as
his subject, Home Religion" While
saying of grace and morning prayers
are a necessity, Bishop Vincent is op-
posed to lengthy and tiresome home
worship, especially in families where
the immature children may become
antagonistic to the church by reason
thereof
Home is the kindergarten of
theology" said Bishop Vincent, and
although family worship should not be
neglected, it should follow no set rules.
such as the reading of a long chapter.
together with a long prayer by the
head of the household. Small chill
dren are apt to look upon such family
worship as q burden and a penalty
and say to themselves, When 1 grow
up L viii not have family Worship-lt
is so tiresone. On the other hand. a
family service conducted briefly and
interestingly, will give the family an
insight of the extended religion. The
formalities of religion are not so much
in the sight of the Lord as the daily
mode of living of a genuine Christian.
The regular daily discussion Of
methods and facilities of teaching in
Sunday schools was taken up at 1880
o 'clock. The afternoon session will be
addressed by Rev. Oliver S. Baketel,
superintendent of special correspond
ence, on the subject. "The Spiritual
Life of the Teacher and by Miss
Josephine l. Baldwin, THE Spiritual
Life of the Child" being her subject.
Tonight special devotions relating to
the Decision Day Services of Sunday
will be held. Officers of the church
and Sunday schools only are invited
to attend this service.
The Sunday School Workers con-
vention closes with a service at the
Auditorium Sunday evening. Gov
ernor Hoch will occupy the chair, and
addresses will be given by Rev. F. ".
Hannah and Rev. NJ. s. Hughes.
The art exhibition held in the First
church annex, is in charge Of Rev.
Oliver S. Baketel, and consists of
about 400 original pen and ink, wash
and crayon drawings. and a number
of oil paintings, illustrations for the
publications which the Methodist
Book Concern has on sale in the room.
The collection of drawings is very
interesting. and includes works of the
foremost illustrators of today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
CARRIED OFF $4,000.
Robbers Held Up Treasury Wagon at
Noon in st. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg, Oct. PA daring
robbery was committed at about noon
today in the center of this city by
which number of highwaymen got
away with $4,000 from a wagon
which was conveying the cash from the
customs department to the state treas
ury Two bombs were thrown in Quick
succession at the vehicle as If was
passing corner near the Ekaterinslx
canal, close to a branch of the treasury.
after which a rush was made for the
wagon by number of armed men
VINO, after exchanging a hot IRE with
the gendarmes escortfng IT. rnanapa7
TO secure the booty and fed across a
small footbridge spanning the Ekater-
lnsk canal. but leaving five OF their
number in the hands of the police
Many bystanders sustained slight in
5uries as result Of the explosions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27

ever side wins viii win by playing the
best kind Of football understand
Wash burn is having a great deal of
hard luck and that some of the best
men on their team VIII be out of the
game. oar best end, Scholtz, Is not
able to play on account Of injuries
which he received IN the game with
Haskell but hope to win despite this
handicap"
Coach Ahearn thinks that Manhat-
tan will win. "Our men have been
playing great ball this year and we
have the best team in the history of
the school If we do not win I shall
be greatly disappointed. This was
the opinion which the "Aggies' "
coach advanced as to the outcome of
the game.
coach W. c. Ahearn is coaching the
team this year for the second year. He
is an old Amherst man and played
great game while in that school. He
has been connected with the school
for the past three years as a teacher in
the floral department but has had
charge of the team but two years. Al
ready he has assumed a prominent
place among the football fraternity Of
the state.
Carl Mallon. the captain of this
years team. is playing his fourth year
on the Aggie team. He has always
beea a fast man and plays back field.
He is also a great baseball player and
was captain Of the K. S. c. A. team in
1905.
The lineup for this afternoons game:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
WAS WILDLY INSANE.
John H. Winnie Causes Sensation at
Copeland Hotel.

A fully developed sensation was
sprung shortly after o'clock last eve
ming in the office of the Copeland hotel
when John H. Whine suddenly became
insane and attempted to possess him
self of about everything in sight, in
Guiding the exclusive use of the office
and he was almost entirely successful
for the time being.
Mr.. Winnie is we'll known in Topeka
and has an extensive acquaintance
over the state where he has been
travelling as a representative of
eastern wholesale house for some time
past. Prior to his present occupation
he was postmaster at Manhattan where
he is well known and connected with
some of the best families Of that sec
ton of the state.
several days ago Mr.. Winnie came to
the Copeland and registered and has
conducted himself much as the ordin
airy guest, until he entered the office
last evening and began a harangue
against imaginary enemies whom he
seemed to think were following him to
do violence He approached a writing
table as he began to rave and picking
up an ink stand dashed it at another
travelling man who was seated in an
other portion of the office and com
Inenced TRADE which soon emptied
the comfortable office Of its human
contents with the exception of the
nlght clerk who barricaded himself be-
hind his desk while he whispered a call
over the telephone for police protec-
ton.
me porter who had made a hasty
exit IN the meantime, located OFFICER
Pareell across the street and the insane
man was taken to the police station
without further trouble and after
wards transferred to the county Jail.
The authorities of the state hospital
were telephoned, and later sent for Mr..
Wlnne who was released from that in
stLtntion ahnnt 2 .-aa.. ~,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
CORTELYOU TO QUIT.
VIII Resign Craftsmanship When He
Succeeds Shaw.

Washington. Oct. Z7.-Postmaster Cen
eral George r. Cortelyou viii retire from
the Craftsmanship Of the Republican na-
tional committee before he becomes secre-
tary of the treasury in succession to Sec
rotary Shaw This statement was made
on excellent authority. It has generally
been understood that Secretary Shaw
would retire from the treasury on the 4th
of next March but an fntimation was
given today that he might sever his con-
nection with the department between the
LIST OF january and the 9Th Of March.
Harry S. New, the vice chairman of
the Republican national committee. viii.
It is expected assume the duties of chair
man when Mr.. Cortelyou retires.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
FAST GAME lNNEW YORK
Both Princeton and Cornell Score in
Early stages

New York, Oct. 27@Princeton and
Cornell met this afternoon on the
football field at the Polo grounds. A
large crowd was present. Princeton
had the north goal. Cornell the south.
Cooney kicked off
After a few minutes play Cornell
worked the forward pass and Wald-
ers. Cornell, made a touchdown. Cook
kicked the goal. Score: Cornell, 6 !;
Princeton, 0.
On punt Princeton got the ball
and worked the forward pass for 20
yards and Princeton scored a touch
down. Winston took the ball over.
CoOney kicked goal Score 8 to s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
Land at s2f1 a Square Root.

Philadelphia paid a fancy price for a
choice piece OF real estate in Manhat-
tan. For the property at the south
east corner OF Fifth avenue and For
tysecond- street. 7e-s by 100. he paid
$1,550,000. or at the rate of S211 a
square foot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
Eleven Carried From Burning Hotel.

Columbus. o., Oct. 27.-EIeven persons
were rescued early today in a fire in the
upper rooms of the Palm hotel on High
street. The fire caught from defective
wiring and cut of escape by the stair
ways. Firemen placed ladders and car
ried half suffocated men, women and
children down them in their night
clothes -Four persons were seriously
ir.i.ar.ad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27

|peared to be very fond Of my sister
Victoria was a good girl and never
stayed out all the night. We thought
We knew where she was every minute
of the time
Louis G. Hampton had a summer
home at Highland, in Ulster county,
this state. and Mrs. Hampton and her
daughter spent the last summer there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
Ryan to Make some Speeches

". H. Ryan, chairman of the Demo-
cratic state central committee. has de-
cided to make three speeches during
the closing days of the campaign He
viii speak at st. Marys tonight. at
Junction City on October 80 and at
Summerield on NoNembe 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
suItan's Men win a Fipht

Melilla. Morocco, Oct. 27@The
suItan's forces have been victorious in
skirrnish on the borders of Mullaya.
A strong agitation against foreigners is
reported to be in progress in Morocco
City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
DEATH IN FIRE.
Mexican Laborers Burned Up This
Morning at ArmourdaIe.

Kansas City. Mo. Oct. 27.-In a fire
in Armourdale Kan, across the line
from here early this morning that de-
stroyed a negro boarding house, three
Mexican railway laborers were burned
to death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
HEAVY RAW WIND TODAY.
1t Makes Outdoor Life Anything But
Comfortable.

The weather today stair and clear but
a wind OF twenty miles an hour from the
northwest makes it very disagreeable
There is an abundance of dust raised by
the wind which adds much to the dis
agreeable condition. 1t is a poor day for
a football game.
The weather tomorrow viii be fair and
warmer. 1t viii be quite chilly in the
morning but there VIII be a general warm
ing up during the forenoon and it is ex-
pected that the temperatures for the day
will be higher than those for today.
The temperatures for today are as fol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
AGGlES ARE HERE,
TWO Special Rock Island Trains
Bring Visitors.
One Thousand Students Capture
the City.
MADE THE AIR RING.
Shouted Their YelIs From State
House Dome.
Struggling for Football SUI
premacy With Washburn.
MADE THE AIR RING.
Jay Rah, Gee Haw.
jay Hawk Saw
K. S. A. c..

Jay Rah, Gee Haw.
jay Hawk Saw
X S. A c.,
Rah. Rah, Rah!i
This is the sound that hoated over
Topeka on the chill autumn air this
morning. 1t came from a body Of
students of the State Agricultural coll
lege at Manhattan who had climbed to
the top of the state house dome and
who were by this means advising the
people Of Topeka who they were The
fact is that the "Aggies" literally cap
tured Topeka. for nearly 1000 Of them
came down on two special trains to
furnish enthusiasm for their football
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
weather indications.

Chicago. Oct 27.-F'orecast for kan
sas: Fair tonight and Sunday, cold in
eastern portion tonight; warmer sun
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27
w. c. 7. Q. Hears Peppers Read.

Hartford, Conn. Oct. z7.-At the ma
tionai convention OF the Women's
Christian Temperance union papers
were read by Mrs. L. NJ. n. Stevens, ed
itor-in-cllief Of the Union Signal; Mrs
Cornelia T. Jewett, managing editor, OF
the Union Signal; Miss Margaret VIM
tringer, editor of the Crusader Monthly
and Mrs. Jennie NJ. Kempton, superin-
tendent OF circulation department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-27

Sore Throat and Cold in Chest relieved
over night By Omega oil. Trial bottle 100
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-18
CONVICT CAPTURED.

Two negro conyicts escaped from
the Terrell convict farm
in the lower end Of the
county yesterday afternoon about
Q o'clock. Officers here were no.
titled and posses went out in quest
Of them. One negro whose name is
given as Roy Davis, was captured
by Constable C. L. Baker down by
the old powder magazine between
ten and eleven O'Clock last night.
He was brought to town and plac-
ed in Jail. He is said to be a four
year man with most Of his time TO
serve. Mr.. Baker says the negro
refused to stop, and after firing on
him several times, Mr.. Baker
caught him. The other convict
was still at large at last account.
He is said to be a tusty.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-18
TERMS PROPOSED.
Who Shall Control Property to BE Sub
mitted 20 Arbitration.

CIlcago. April i7.-General Over
seer voliva and his followers have
thrown down the gauntlet to John
Alexander Dowie. Through their at
torney. Jacob Newman. the following
terms have been proposed:
you are TO agree on a COMMITTEES
Of four or eight. by which this entire
matter Is TO be settled. Two mem
bers Of the committee shall be ap
pointed by advocates of Dowie. while
two shall represent vollva. In case
that the committee shall constitute
eight members each side shall have
the appointment OF four. Should there
be n disagreement In either case. a
fifth or a ninth committeeman shall
be appointed by voliva II is further
provided that all property belongings
20 the Christian Catholic church shall
be transferred 10 this board OF arbitra
ton. and that their judgment as 70
whether Voliva or Dowie shall con.
troll the same will be final"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-18

Informs Saints That Revelation sa. /,
u 10 His Son.

Kansas City. April i7.-Joseph
smith. president Of the Reorganized
chunss Of Latter Day Saints. reward
ed his ollowers for fasting and praysr
by giving 10 the conference Of the
church In session at Independence a
revelation which appoints his son,
Frederick NJ. Smith. TO be his success.
sor in the event OF his death. This Is
considered the most important mes.
sage ever given 10 the church. as moth.
Ing In the annals OF II has been con.
sidered so vital as the question as to
who would succeed 10 the presidency.
For a time Il looked as though the
revelation would create chasm In thu
church. as II is believed by some that
the revelation Of April. 1909. confilcted
with the present message as 10 Presl
dent Smiths successor. but after some
discussion the revelation was adopted
unanimously. President Smith soon
afterward entered the church. followed
by his son.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-18
COURSE COMMENDED.
\. 3. Paddock says Springfield Moi
Did Exactly Right.

81 Louis, April i7.-During the
meeting OF commercial clubs Monday
a resolution condemning the lynchins
at Springfield was introduced. but IA
bled.
n. II. Paddock OF Fort worth. who
made the motion tabling the resolution
said; M Chairman. I move 10 Ia
BILE that resolution. The people Of
springfield did Just exactly right
lhey ought 10 DO more like II. They
can't make the fire too hot In suit
ne. This springfield matter is purely
local matter. The commercial con.
vention has nothing 10 do with N
We came here TO benefit the south,
west with discussions. resolutions and
Ideas. not for political gain or to fur
Their the ends OF any one politician.
! do not ordinarily favor mob Law. but
! WIN tell you. whenever they lay a
hand on a woman. burn them"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-18

BY Princess Ena OF Battenburg and
her mother. who boarded the Spaniah
royal yacht Giralda. The king and
princess shortly landed and drove to
Osborne. The young couple were
warmly srccted by crowds OF people.
King Alfonso has personally appealed
10 the newspaper men to permit him
10 enjoy his visit 10 HIS bride-elect
without being subjected TO any annoy
ances.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-18
ANOTHER DEATH.
Ten Sailors injured by Explosion Are
In serIoua Condition.

Guantanamo. Cuba. April i7.-An'
other officer. according to reports here,
died as the result OF the explosion
April 10 on board the battieship Kear.
sarge Ten sailors who were injured
nj the time of the explosion are be-
ileyed 10 be In a serious condition.
The cruiser Maryland Is conveying
northward the remains Of Lieutenant
Graeme. A message from Secretary
Bonaparte expressing sympathy with
the sufferers Of the Kearsarge has
been received here and communicated
10 the crew Of the ship.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-18
Bullet Pene,raten Heart.

Dallas. April Nv 4. Cotton wal
found In the last throes Of death will
n bullet from a pistol. the weapon be
side him. in his heart. lie soon died
His brother was dosing beside hin
when awakened by the shot. Deceas
ed. who formerly resided at Bolton
was In bad health. lie vast wenty
eight years old. a widower. and leaves
two children.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-18
ON ROLLER SKATES.
Duluth Man Succeeds In Thus Looping
the Loop.

Duluth. MINI. April i7.-After two
years OF hard work George Probb Of
this city has succeeded In looping the
loop on roller skates. Prof has been
seriously hurt on several occasions.
bu, persisted until success crowned
his efforts. He also leaps a twenty.
three-foot gap after coming down an
eighty-foot incline He uses skates
with teninch wheels and weighing
twenty-seyen pounds.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-18
DECLARED IN CONTEMPT.
Lewis Given Flv Days TO Dismiss
Suits or Go 20 Jail.

Springfield. ILL.,. April l7-Judgs
Humphrey in the United States court
declared Colonel James Hamilton Lew.
Is. corporation counsel OF Chicago. In
contempt o: court. and sentenced
Lewis TO sixty days Imprisonment In
the Sangamon county iail The sen.
tence Is 10 be RENTED II Colonel Lew.
Is. within the next five days. dismisses
suits which he brought In the Madison
county circuit court In behalf Of the
Boston (MassD Water and Light com.
pany against the Alton waterworks
company and others 10 foreclOs, on
second mortgage bonds.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-18
VERY volumINoUs.
Such Was the Opinion OF Judge Smith
In Davis Case.

Cincinnati. April 1.-THE case OF
Thomas j. Davis. cashier OF the Firs,
National bank Of this city. whose re-
fusal TO appear as witness before the
Drake committee. led TO his arrest In
a sensational manner. was followed by
service Of n writ OF habeas corpus and
bringing the prisoner before the com.
mon pleas court for a hearing. The
opinion rendered by Judge Smith was
very yoluminous.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-18
KILLS WIFE AND SUICIDES.
Tragic Termination Of a Visit to Min
s.'el Performances.

San Antonio. April 17.-Returninl
rom a performance at the opera house
~ Dockstader's fni.strels Charles b
i'arrott and wife had a quarrel Mon
DAY night which continued until an
carly hour Tuesday. PARROT then drew
his revolver. fatally shot his VIII,
while she was in bed. and. putting o
bullet through his head. was soon ush
eret into eternity. Parrott. who was
thirty-three years old. was born AZ
Waco and was well connected. and h g
wife. twenty-six years old. a natiVi
OF Mississippi.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-18
piAsoLicAL DEED.
Mexican Knocks Down Two sIsters o,
Mercy az Laredo.

Laredo. April ia Mexican struck
two Sisters OF Mercy at the Mercy
hospital. knocking them down. An
Irishman named James w. Sullivan
whose wife Is being treated at the hos
pitsl. happened 10 have remained all
night In attendance upon her. He
sprang out and SEIZED the Mexican
from behind and pinioned both his
arms TO his body and held him secure
~ until the police responded 10 the
telephone call and took him 10 fail.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-18
No AuthorIty 70 InvestIaste.

Cincinnati. April 1.-THE state sen.
ate has no authority TO authorize an
Investigation OF the public Offices In
Cincinnati and Hamilton county. as
carried on by the Drake committee.
according 20 a decision hled by the
common pleas court In this city Tues
daw
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-18
No chanqe In Strike.

Mobile. April 1.-THE strike OF line
men. spicers and other employees Of
the Bell Telephone company here re-
mains unchanged. The men remain
firm. The company has not succeeded
in getting any men to take the places
OF the strikers.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-18
VIII Of Elnkn.

Dallas. April 1.-THE will OF the
late John X. Finks was filed Monday
The instrument was dated Aug. 30.
1855. The value OF property Is est.
mated at about $4,000. His widov.
Mrs. Mary Fannie Brown Finks, IL
named as erecutrix without bond.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-18
House Bill Substituted.

Washington. April i7.-By a vote o;
i72 TO q the house national quaran.
tine bill was substituted for the sen
ate bill. The bill now will go TO con
ference
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-18
Yeuna Lady Asaasslnatsd.

Muskogee. April flight miles
west OF here some one fired through
window and Miss Hattie Peters was
almost instantly killed. Henry Wal
lace. alias Hill. was arrested