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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
"PIE" JORDAN IS ABROAD
Again Finds Dungeon at the City
Prison IrEsOme.

The semi-weekly getaway of ne
Jordan, who has decided not to serve a
60-day sentence in jail, has been puileu
off many times of recent days ina
the subject is a sore one with the Of
fcers. Persons who indulge in the
daily papers look each day to see
whether it is Pies" day to be IN OF
out Pie never runs away at night.
takes pride in his ability as Jam
breaker.
Pie is again at large. In broad
daylight he walked-out of his dungeon
cell while police court was in session
Monday afternoon,-walked past man d
dozen officers to the Jail yard,-Where
he spoke pleasantly to Col Boyu' TooA
pile guard, and then walked away. fer-
haps he is still walking. This is the
fourth escape to his credit within one
month. He has been grabbed tour
times in an effort to make MN ser {
one sentence The sentence Is sun Ia ~
cenis,t extraordinary and Jail breaker
Supernatural, is again roaming the
streets.
Since his recapture three days ago, he
had been confined in the steel and ce-
ment dungeon cell, from when ne es-
capped by breaking lock less tnah
week ago. This time he discovery
that one of the hinges was Tusleu t oI,,
so he pushed out the door 10 escape
from the cellar it was necessary -
walk up the stairs, open a door Mltn i1lI
ten feet of Judge Urmy who was Duslly
engaged in lecturing a prisoner, past
the door of the Jail proper where JalleI
Parcel was just locking door, anu
thence to the back yard Meeting Guaru
Boyd PIE" explained that he had oesli
made a stable trusty. Entering tne
barn he opened the front door ana
walked down the alley.
Court was adjourned for fVe minutes
while the several officers around the
station tried to explain to each other
how Pie" escaped
Years ago this lemon tinted son oI
Ham acquired his sobriquet- he mas a
sweet tooth, as the fruits OF ms petle
larceny will TESTIFY. On that occasion
he anbled up to a bakers wagon Whlch
stood in the street, and removed one
of the sliding shelves which contalheu
10 dozen pies OF assorted brands.
Holding the tray aloft on ms nhger
tins as the professional hash 1uggler
bandle- large order for four, Pie
oTtran the baker and several policemen
Who ioiued in the chase For ten or
more wears he has spent his time en-
ro,,+e TO or from the police station He
is not a bad prisoner. and his faVorlte
cuss word is Bah Jawge When d
noIiceman fires a few shots at him, ne
talxes it as a compliment, and simply
redcubles his efforts to round the near
est corner Any policeman can arrest
him If he is cornered A jackrabbit
could not overtake him in the sweep |
stake.
Pie will be recaptured within three
days. and be out and gone again with |
In the next three-and he Will walk out I
In broad daylight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
Aug. 20 to 20. w. B. craIg( secretary.

Aug. 20 to %. w. B. CraIg( secretary,
Riley.
saline County Agricultural. Horti-
cultural and Mechanical association:
=. B. Stimmel, jr., secretary, Salina;
Sept. 24-27.
Shawnee county-Kansas ExposI-
ton company: r. r. Kreipe. secretary,
Topeka: September 9-14
Sheridan County Agricultural asso-
citation: Miles Gray. secretary. Hoxie:
September So.
Smith County Fair association: H
G. Smith, secretary, Smith Center;
August 20-23.
Stafford County Fair association:
G. w. Grandy. secretary. st. John:
August $3.50.
Wilson county-Fredonia Agricul-
tural association: V. L. Poison. secre-
tary, Fredonia; August So.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
Ben johnson Gets a place.

Ben johnson. formerly bookkeeper
in the office of the state treasurer, has
accepted a position as special agent for
the Aetna Life Insurance company
under S. E. Barber of this city. Mr..
Johnson will be in Topeka for about
three months. and Will then go out on
the road. Mr.. Johnson is one of the
most popular men that ever worked at
the state house. and held his position
in the state treasurer's office through
merit. He has just completed his fifth
year of service in that office, and his
work came through all the scorching
of numerous treasury examinations
without criticism.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
SHUTS OUT THE STANDARD.
The Moran Oil Refinery Starts and
Supplies Home Market.

Moran. Kan. July 9.-The first oil
from the refinery here has been de-
livered to Moran merchants. The
tank wagon drove into town with 800
gallons of refined oil from which the
merchants tanks were filed Short
~ after the driver of the Standard
wagon was in town. but he was saved
the trouble of leaving any oil as the
local dealers had contracted for all
they wanted from the home COMPANY.
The tank wagon has been sent to Kin
caid and the dealers there supplied
1t will make regular trips to ali the
nearby towns. and those that are too
far away to make the delivery of oil
by wagon will be supplied by oil
shipped in barrels
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
Bound for Arctic Regions.

North Sydney, c. B., July 9.-The
American schooner John r. Bradley,
bound for the Arctic regions. arrived
here today. On board were her owner,
John r. Bradley, and DIR. Frederick A.
Cook, the scientist and explorer. The
schooner is in command of Captain
Moses Bartlett, who was first officer on
the Peary Arctic steamer Roosevelt
last year.. The party will spend two
months in the Arctic circle. DR.. Cook
devoting his time to scientific work
while Mr.. Bradley intends to occupy
himself shooting musk OK, walrus and
Polar bears.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
H0CH RAPS BRYAN.
Kansan Offends a Missouri Audience
and May Leave.

Carthage. Mo..July 9.-It became known
here today that many persons left the
pavilion and refused to listen to Governor
Hoch of Kansas after he referred to Will
liam J. Bryan at the Carthage Chautau-
qua grounds rs the greatest pessimist of
the day"
Governor Hoch was the orator at the
Chautauqua near here and addressed sew
eral thousand people. His subject was
The Land We Love-" and he sought to
beHttle the claim that the country was in
the hands of the trusts. which, he said
was the contention of the pessimists. He
then made several sharp thrusts at Mr.
Bryan and many of his auditors left the
pavilion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
THE PAVEMENT BLEW UP.
What She Extreme Heat Did to
LeavenwOrth Street.

Leavenworth July 9.-Citizens thought
a volcano had broken loose under Leav-
enworth yesterday. row of brick, from
the northwest to the southwest corner of
Fourth and Walnut streets, rose into the
air, distance across the entire pave
ment and then fell back to the pavement
and broke apart. The concrete base I'M
der the pavement did not seem to be in
the least damaged. The rising of the
pavement was due to the intense heat of
the sum- the brick expanding, and there
being no way for it to be taken I'D they
were thrown out of place at the weakest
part. where the Fourth street and Wal
nut street paving Joined.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09

]. Digger and Miss Florence Nc
Kibbin. while driving in the country
near Meriden. Kan, last night, had a
bad runaway. in which both narrow
ly escaped being killed. One of the
horses fell. breaking the buggy pole,
they both became frightened and ran
away. completely wrecking the buggy
and breaking one horses leg. Mr..
Digger jumped from the buggy with
Miss McKibbin. They received several
bruises. and were very lucky to escape
with their lives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
VIII save His Leg.

New York, July 9.-The condition.
Of DIR. Julian P. Thomas, the aeron-
aut who suffered fracture of the leg
in an automobile accident Sunday
night, while driving with two young
women companions, continues to i'm
prove Amputation of his fractured
leg is regarded as unnecessary by ply
sicians at the hospital where DR..
Thomas is q patient.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
Find Whisky in lola Joints.

lola, Kan. July 9.-The police
made two raids last evening. At the
Midget nothing was found but some
empty whisky bottles, all wearing the
label Deer Lake Rye" The officers
were more successful at the Eastwood
home, finding score or more of full
bottles of whisky of the same brand.
The supply was confiscated- The
county attorney is said to have evil
dence that the Eastwoods have made
a number of sales.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
G. s. snodgrass Is Named.

c. S. Snodgrass of Lyons, Rice
county, came to Topeka today and ac-
cepted the position of bookkeeper in
the office of State Auditor James Ma
ton, succeeding J. S. Rodgers. Mr..
Snodgrass is the present chairman of
the Republican central committee of
Rice county, and has Just completed a
term as county clerk of that county.
He is an experienced bookkeeper, and
is getting easily into the harness of his
new position. He will move his fam
iIv to Topeka in a short time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
A Baby BrutaIIv Beaten

Coffeyville, Kan, July 9.-Lewis
chambers is under arrest on the
charge of brutality beating a 5-months-
old child which had been left in the
care of Mr.. and Mrs. Chambers who
We're being paid $25 each month for
the care of the baby. which is an or
phan. Several places on it's little
body are black and blue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
Douglas County to Market.

Lawrence, Kan, July Sd Kirby, liv-
ing three miles northwest of town,
orought the first wheat to the Bowersock
mills Monday. The wheat was of good
quality. weighed 50 pounds to the bushel
ana brought 50 cents a bushel. D. Mitch
ell brought three loads to w. H. Pendle-
ton, which weighed IS pounds and was of
ing. out about 20 bushels per acre. Jim
Miller brought some to Mr.. Pendleton
which was lighter. 1t weighed 50 to IS
the acre ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
PEREMPT0RY ORDER.
Missouri Pacific Is Told to Comply
With Rate Law.

Lincoln, Neb., July 9.-The state
railroad commission this afternoon
perentptorily ordered the Missouri Pa
cific railroad to file schedules and COM
ply with the Aldrich law by July IL.
The act reduces the freight rates Is
per cent on grain, hay, fruit, potatoes
and building materials and preScribeS
a fine not to exceed $1,000. The COM
pany disregarded the act,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
Rush orders for Boilers.

Akron. o., July 9.-The Sterling
company, at Barberton. has an urgent
request from Washington to push the
boilers for the battleships of the navy
to completion as fast as possible and
Engineer Gay of the navy has ar
ranged to see that the work is rushed.
The plant will be run day and night
until the boilers are completed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
sibIey Law i'm supreme Court.

Lincoln, Neb., July 9.-Judges Of
the supreme court today took under
Amusement the application of Attor-
ney General Thompson who requested
that all the express companies in the
state be enjoined from charging the
old rates. The state alleges that the
Sibley law, cutting rates % per cent,
is in effect and that the companies
are disregarding it. A decision is ex-
Dected tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
w;ndor class Workers Meet.

Detroit. Mich. July 9.-Three hun
bred delegates representing 10000
glass workers employed in the indie
pendent glass factories of the coun-
try, were present when the annual
convention of the Amalgamated asso-
citation of window glass workers of
America was opened here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09

Honolulu, July 9.-Governor Curry
of Samar, who recently was appointed
governor of New Mexico by President
Roosevelt, arrived here today from
the Philippines on the United States
transport Logan. He is on his way
to New Mexico to assume the duties
Of his naU Offipa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
Shirt Factory Burslarized.

The Capitol Shirt factory. Seventh and
Jackson streets, was entered by bur-
glars last night, though it is not known
what was taken. A policeman discov-
cred several pairs of trousers in the
alley and found an open window
through which the building was en-
tered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
EYnner Conntr.s Termination.

Garden City, July 9.-The population
of Finney county according to the asses
sors' returns this year is 1854. Garden
City's population is 1888. These figures
indicate great gains over previous years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
Fyarm Hands to Strike

Kiev, Russia. July "a big strike
of agricultural laborers is being pre-
pared. The, governor threatens to
have recourse to military force If nee
essary to meet the situation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
rhe Garxs SAIL for Eurone.

New York. July 9.-Elbert H. Gary
chairman of the board of directors of
the United States Steel corporation, and
Mrs. Gary sailed today on the steam
ship Kaiser Wilhelm II for Europe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
Boston Americans Get steele

Boston. Mass. July 9-Elmer Steele,
pitcher on the Lynn (Mass.) New Eng
land League club has been sold to the
Boston Americans. Steele has won thir-
teen out of the last fourteen games he
has pitched.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
DIR George YY.f3rn,vn Here

Dr. G. w. Brown, founder of Emporia
and formerly editor of the Herald of
Freedom the stormy days at Lawrence
is in Topeka. He now lives at Rockford
III He is visiting at the home of NJ. L.
Field 621 Lane street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
Appoints an Assistant Treasurer.

oyster Bay N Y, July e-The presi-
dent today appointed William c. Raj
ston to be assistant treasurer at San
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
New York Money Market.

New York July .-MONEY-Money on
call firm, 4q4s4. ruling rate ~. closing
bid AZ and offered at AZ per cent. Time
loans firmer. Sixty days, 41kQ4% per
cent; 80 days, 8 per cent; months. 81
per cent.
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper. 5tzGG
per cent; sterling exchange easy. with ac-
tual business in bankers bills at $4.S6S0Go
4S6S5 for demand and at 81 S370ff4. S3Z for 60
day bills; posted rates, $4.S41k and Sass;
commercial bills. 81 S35A
lars. 52Ac.
BONDS-Governmen bonds steady.
Prestidigitator-You saw me put your
watch in your handkerchief?
Boy on Stage-Yes.
''You can feel It still in the handker-
chief?"
'.Ycsv
you gan hear it ticxing?'
YES, but
YES hut what?"
MY watch hasn't been going since
took the works out at school'-Punch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of Miss Edna O'Connor.
the 1I-year-old daughter of Mrs Jes-
sic O,Connor. who died yesterday after
an illness of seven months. will be
held at the family home. 1904 Harri~
son street, Wednesday afternoon at 8
o'clock.
Mary Schmidt. the 1S-months-old
daughter of Jacob Schmidt. died at the
home of her parents in Little Russia
yesterday afternoon and the funeral
was held at ST. Joseph's church this
morning al o'clock.
Jacob Miller. an old resident of
Maple Hill. died at his home at that
place Sunday at the age of go, and the
remains were sent to Ohio for burial.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-02-14
BATTLE IN BETHLEHEM.
Bloody Battle in Chapel of Nativity
Franciscans Defeat Armenians
After Skulls Are Broken.

MILAN, Feb. 12.-The Corriere Della
Sera's Jerusalem correspondent sends
further particulars of the recent fight
between Italian Franciscan friars and
Armenian monks in the Chapel of the
Nativity at Bethlehem. When the Fran
ciscan procession entered the chapel, the
-Nmenians, armed with heavy cudgels,
tell on them and a fierce fight ensued.
CrucitiNes and censerS were freely
used as weapons. The chief sacristan
of the Franciscans, a warlke old monk
whose face was Scared from previous
encounters of n similar nature, fought
valiantly, but finally sank down with his
head covered with wounds. Another sac
tristan had his skull smashed in with Il
heavy censor.
Finally the Francscans expelled their
rivals from the chapel. but the victory
was dearly bought. All the holy vessels
and lamps We're broken and the altar
cloths were stained with blood.
The Italian consul at Jerusalem has
opened ali inquiry into the case.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-02-14
Considerable HighWaYman.

Lancia, the noted Italian automohoIist,
was asked the other day if he did not
think motor racing too dangerous.
"Dangerous-yes," NJ Lancia replied:
TOO dangerous-no. For nothing that
benefits mankind-and automobiles bene-
fit mankind ineXpresSibly-is too danger
Gus for q man to undertake.
Il have n good deal of contempt for
men who are not brave to the point Of
rashness. | am like Il highwayman who
held up gasolene runabout on the out
skirts of Rome.
This highwayman stopped the run
about with a shot in the air. Then he
ran forth from the tomb that had CON
cealed him-thc hold-up happened on the
Appian Way-and found, to his surprise,
only woman in the little car.
Where, madam. is your husbandT
he demanded, sternly and suspiciously.
He's under the seat she answered,
flushing.
Then, said the highwayman, |
won't take nothing. It's bad enough to.
have husband like that without being
robbed into the bargain. "-Baltimore'
News
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-02-14
MARKETS RY TELEGRAPH.

MILWAUKEE. Feb. ll.-tlos Wheat
Steady; No. l northern, on track, Soc; 30.
No. on track, 42alc Oats-Steady stand.
ard, 4ll2c; No. white, on track. "912u
400 Barley-Steady;, standard to1ac;
No. / On track, G9.ac. Provisions PonI.
May HI; lard, May, lol2; ribs. MAY,
9,67
Flour quotations in carloads are: Hard
spring wheat patents, in wood, : 25u !. 20;
StralGhtS IN wood, tiUa 40: export pat
cnts, m SACKS. 5.1'"%.o'; h'Si Gear; IN
sacks, ".%pd.h 40 !Nr IN WOOD, '.1o0"Co,
country. 3-'H,.d1 III sacks NHuSdS m
wood, 3.l14"-S1.
Mllstuhs ar" quut't III carrots at
1000 for biau, 100 Tor stan lard md
dliugS and 100 for Milwaukee -four
middliugS in letlh sacks; rcd dog 10;
rye feed, l3.-"; delivered ut country points,
20 extra.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-02-14
Stone Over Ibsen's Grave.

On Il peaceful spot in Our Savior 5
churchyard at Chrstiania the remains of
Henri; Ibsen were returned to the earth
on June |. 1906.
4 few days ago DR.. Sigurd Ibscn, the
poets son, in honor of his father, raised
n worthy bauta. The grave is entirely
covered by Il stone, which bears the
name OF Henrik !hSen, and the date of
his birth and his death. The high stonr
bears Il mircr hammer, indicating the
lahOriouS work oc Henrik lbscu, the
great miner Of human character. The
wreath ut the foot of the stone is of
bronze, Il tribute from Italy. placed on
his grave by the officers and sailors of
nm Italian man-of-war that visited us
last summer.
Hail to the man to whose honor lis
son raises Il stone by the roadside" runs
4 line in an old Morse poem. This noble
bauta goes far TO confirm the truth 81
lt-Christania Cor. Minneapolis Jour
nal
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-02-14
GUIDES CHILDRE EN-.
Experience and Mothers Love
Make Advice Valuable.

Make Advice Valuable.
An Ill. mother writes about feeding
children:
IF mothers would use Grape Nuts
more for their little ones, there would
be less need for medicines and fewer
doctor bills.
IF those suffering from Indigestion
aud stomach troubles would live on
Grape Nuts. toast and good milk for il
short period they would experience
more than they otherwise would be-
lieye.
Our children have all learned to.
know the benefit of GrapeNuts as an
appetizing, strengthening food. 1t ls
every evening, with few variations, Ike
this: Mamma, let's have toast and
Grape Nuts for breakfast: or, lets have
eggs and Grape Nuts forgetting
the latter
One of our boys in school ana ID
years of age repeatedly tells me his
mind is so much brighter and IN every
way he feels so much better after hav-
ing Grape Nuts as a part II not all his
breakfast" Name given by Postum
Co, Battle Creek. Mich Read the lit
tie book, The Road TO Wellyi.le," in
pkgs There's a Reason
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-02-14

Advertise in Your Hcme Paper.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-02-14
IN THE HOUSE.

In the House February =. general debate
on the rivers and harhors appropriation bin
was terminated ~ O'Clock, when the
rcadirg of the hill was begun under the
five minute rule, The read NJ OF twenty
pages of the I'll was completed.
The advocates of 4 fQurteenfoot water
met defeat. when the House on February
q in committee Of the whole on the river
and harbor appropriation bill, voted 10
stand by the recommendation of the com
Dalzrl of Pennsylvania presided speaker
Cannon being ndlspoSru. After completing
scvcnty.two pages of the rivers ana har-
Bors bill the House at $50 adjourned.
The House ON February I completed ana
passed the river and harhor appropriation
bill carrying more than $S%,VOOOOo. bill
amending the dcnaturcd alcohol bill was
passed. The naval appropriation bill was
taken up ana made the continuing order
The House on February s passed 20 pri-
vate pension bills in m hour and half, cs.
tablishing a new high record The naval
appropriation BILL carrying 500, $4,000 was
taken up and, under the order of general
debate. speeches were made by Mr. Lamar
of Florida on the railroad rate bill, Mr..
Higgins of Connecticut favorlng the crca'
tion of the White mountain ana Appalachian
forest reserves, and Mr.. Mondel of WyO-
ming on the "limitations OF federal author.
ity' and the withdrawal {. coal lands from
entry.
The House on February ., having been in.
formed of the death of Representative John
H. RiXey of Virginia, adjourned today short
lv after converting out of respect to the
memory of the deceased General debat IL
on the naval appropriation bill was closed.
J Bills relating to the District of Columbia
were considered in the House on February
H. In committee of the whole the House
went on record in favor of a fat 4-cent
street railway fare, with Il provision for
eight tickets for - cents. in the District OF
Columbia. but III the House the amendment
was declared defeated. rhercupon the
point of mo quorum" was made, and the
House at 80 y. IN. Adjourned During the
session the Indian appropriation bill was
sent TO conference" the House managers
being sherman of New York, Lacey OF Iowa
and StrphruS of Texas