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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01
THEY GOT HIS HUNDRED.
But Thomas Deyitte Had Negroes
Who Took 1t Arrested

A complaint was issued this mornieg
charging Lena McGruder and Laura
Wisdom, two of the notorious negro
women of the city, and Boots Hender-
son and Roma Scales, two equally no
torious negro men with robbing Thorn
as Devitte, who owns a small farm in
Oakland of 500, in ten dollar bills.
Scales who owns a small grocery store
at First and Madison street was ar
rested by Officer Abe Henderson last
night with the money in his possession
and he afterwards made a confession
duplicating the other parties who have
since been arrested and are now in
jail.
1t is the same old story so disgusting
to civilized community and the po-
lice alike and one with which the po-
lice department is asked to deal al
most daily. Mr.. Devitte, who is a man
past the meridian of life came to the
city to see the sights and sought lower
Kansas avenue for his amphitheater.
He came, he saw and he was taken in,
and then told his troubles to the police
but unlike most men who are robbed
under similar circumstances offers to
assist in Furnishing those implicated in
the robbery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01
INVENTOR SERGEANT DEAD.
He Had More Than Fifty Patents to
His Credit.

New York, Feb. Henry c. Ser
geant, an inventor of international
reputation, died Wednesday night at
his home in Westfield, N. J. The
United States patent Office had issued
to him more than fifty patents, several
for rock drills and air compressors.
His development of the drill made pos
sible many of the great engineering
feats of the last quarter century.
Mr.. Sergeant was born in Ohio in
1885. His inventive genius developed
early, first appearing in machinery for
ma king wagon wheels when he was Is
years of age. A governor for marine
engines to prevent the racing of pro-
pellers was patented in 1852 and the
United States government at once
adopted it for war vessels Soon after
the elevated railroads were built here
the company discovered that its un
cancelled tickets were being used over
and over. Mr.. Sergeant was appealed
to and the chopping boxes on the ele-
waited and subway lines and in the
various ferryhouses are the result.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01

and fast and the cracking almost
continuous. Most of 1t fell short OF
the Enclosure, but occasionally we
could hear the buzz of a bullet asst
came straying over the wall and fell
among u.s. -.s--
: while so standing, one of these
bullets, fired at long rang by con-
federate, struck the president on the
thigh. The force was not sufficient to
wound him; in fact, l doubt If 1t pierre
ed his trousers The bullet fell to the
ground. President Lincoln paid no at
tention to it other than to glance down
and permit a smile to linger for mo-
ment on his face.
young as 1 was, 1 remember dis
tinctly the interest took in watching
that noble cOuntenance, and wonder
ing what thoughts were passing
through his mind as he saw men fall
ing, and saw what never had been re-
vealed to him before. the actual con-
hict of troops in battle.
Undoubtedly the president at that
time stood in a position Of danger, as
one of those bullets might have been
with a slightly additional
force; or if this one had struck him in
the eye it might easily have proved
fatal. New York Times
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01
BULLET STRUCK LINCOLN.
Hitherto Unpublished Story of Presi-
dent Under Fire at Fort Stevens.

To all but few-certainly not more
than score, perhaps not more than a
dozen-it is news that Abraham Lin
coin was hit by a bullet fired by a
Confederate soldier in battle. The his
tories do not record it, nor the bio
graphies. Those who saw the occur
renee thought little of it at the time,
SO pressing was the work they had in
hand, and the president is not known
ever afterward to have mentioned
the incident
On the morning of July IL, 1864, a
young lieutenant colonel of the Sixty
fifth New York volunteers, standing
just outside Fort Stevens. one of the
series of forts that completely sur
rounded and guarded Washington,
saw President Lincoln walk fearlessly
among his soldiers, discussing the con-
ditions and circumstances of the then
impending attack upon the city by
Lieutenant General Early and his con-
outside the breastworks.
Watching with the curiosity of a
soldier who had seen his president but
twice before, the colonel was alarmed
which had sped. through the air from
the camp of the enemy. The young
officer was William p Roome, who
was adjutant general and chief of staff
to Major General Upton. Colonel
Roome now lives al ia West Eighty
sixth street
Col. Roome's story is as follows:
fIn July, 1864, Early, with orders
from Lee, started from Lynchburg,
went down the Shenandoah Valley.
fought a battle at Harpers Ferry, and
also on the Monocacy river, and was to
make a demonstration against Wash
ington. 1t was thought that If he
could arrive with his force and find
the forts above the city not fully oc-
cupied Gas they were noO it would
result in a great northern scare, a
great strengthening of the confeder-
acy, and possibly even greater results.
He arrived in front of Washington, op-
posite Fort Stevens, on July IL, in the
In order that they might
be fully prepared to take action, they
decided to rest the men that night
and make the monstration on the
day. Their movements were
all known to Grant.
1.-THE Sixth Corps of the Army OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01
ROOSEVELT WRITES
A Letter to the President of the Nobel
Company.

Christiania. Norway, Feb. lin let
ter to Foreign Minister Loevland, who
is president of the Noble company.
President Roosevelt. who was awarded
the peace prize December 10 last.writes
that he will value the diploma and
medal so long as he lives and after
his death they will be as highly priced
by his children. n
The president in informing Minister
LoevIand of the disposition of the
money part of the prize, adds that
peace among the various classes of So
ciety in modern civilization is of just
as great Importance as between ma
tions. He believed therefore that the
use to which he was putting the money
was entirely in sympathy with the
aims of the Noble foundation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01
TEN HOURS UNDER A BOILER
Man Refused to Be Liberated by Hav-
ing His Leg Cut OFF.

Missoula Mont, Feb. 1.-Two en-
gines upon which were riding large
number of men who had been engaged
in breaking the snow blockade near
Saltese Mont, plunged over an en-
bankment two miles west of DeBorgia,
yesterday, killing two men and injuring
nearly a score, some of them seriously.
The dead:
D. r. MCDONALD. conductor. Mis-
soula.
LEVI BURRIS, fireman, Missoula-
Conductor McDonald's death occurred
last night after he had lain for ten
hours pinned beneath boiler, with his
body partly submerged in the icy wa
tiers of the St. Regis river. His fellow
workmen, unable to help him, kept his
head above water until he died He
steadfastly refused to have his leg am
putated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01
TIED FOR CHAM PIONSHIP
Brett and Rhea Break Even in State
Chess Tournament.

The tournament of the Kansas State
Chess association for the state honors
this year resulted in a tie between H.
w. Rhea of Loring and o. c. Brett of
Humboldt, who each won 8 " games
and lost 1 II games. The tie will be
played off in Topeka soon. Major
Harvey, the former champion, made
remarkably poor showing.
The only sensation of the tourna-
ment was the dispute that arose dur
ing the play between ]. P. Campbell of
Abilene and F. Jacques of Elmont,
that resulted in CampbelPs withdrawal
from the game. Campbell was keep
ing score, and he lost the score sheet.
The association decided to record
game without the score sheet because
the blame of its loss was charged to
Mr.. Campbell. Campbell withdrew and
his games were declared forfeited.
The following a re the anal rnoros.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01
NAMES GUGGENHEIM.
Protector of Alaskan Railway Says
Senator Is Against Him.

Washington, Feb. Hearings on
the bill to give a government charter
to the Alaska Railway company for it's
projected railroad from the head of
Cordova bay to a point on the Yukon
river, near Eagle, Alaska, were con-
tinued today before the senate COM
mittee on territories. There was add
ed interest in the hearing because An
drew F. Burleigh of New York, one
of the promoters of the railroad, de-
clared that opponents to the bill were
trying to Corner copper fields of
Alaska and that their plans would be
interfered with If his railway invaded
the field. Mr.. Burleigh charged that
Simon Guggenheim, senator-elect
from Colorado was identified with the
movement to secure a monopoly of the
Alaskan copper field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01
SHE pRACTICED BABY FARMING.
Now She Is Under Arrest on Charge
of Murder.

Des Moines, Feb. Mrs. Fred West
proprietor of a baby farm" was ar
rested today on a charge of murder in
the first degree, it being alleged that
she put an infant to death by means of
laudanum used because of its blind
ness. Affidavits were filed with the
local magistrate in which it is charged
that bodies of a number of infants bor.1
at Mrs. Vests home were burned in
the furnace. Mrs. West was placed in
the county jail. She win be given
preliminary examination tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01
KELLY ANSWER FILED.
Reply in Action Brought by Haslins
& Sells.

The answer of T. T. Kelly, ex-state
treasurer. to the mandamus writ filed
against him by Haskins & Sells. was
filed today in the supreme court by the
attorney general
Attorney General Jackson will appear
in behalf of T. T. Kelly in this action
as the action would probably be re-
vived against Mark Tully in case he
refused to pay the Haskins & Sells
claim for 81. 237.
The feature of the answer is that it
alleges that the Haskins & Sells report
was not properly made and that it is
not worth the price paid for it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01

emit John R. Carter as the first super
intendent of schools of Shawnee county
who is a product of the public school
system of this county. The diplomas
were presented to the class by Mr.. Car
ter who made a strong appeal to the
parents and children for higher educa-
ton. The graduates were Fern Ina
Bigger, James Edwin West, Trafford
William Bigger, Mae Caroline Dreis-
bach and Ethel Alberta Smurr.
E. D. NJ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01
insurance Mem Rancuet.

Mr.. J. c. Cook district superintendent
of st. Joseph, Mo-, gave a banquet to
Mr.. E. NJ. Rominger and his staff of
agents at the Throop hotel last night.
Owing to the fact that Mr.. Rominger
and his staff not only leads the St
Joseph district in the writing of new
insurance business but leads the entire
United States, Mr.. Rominger says the
Topeka staff will lead the country for
the entire year of 1907. Those present
at the banquet were ]. c. Cook of St.
Joseph; those of Topeka, z. NJ Rom
niger, ]. NJ. Reeder, J. S. Majors. ]. G..
Helbert. J. L. Pugh. L. w. Dinius, G.
H. Smith and DR.. VIM. H. Fighter
o. yes-two packages of MheatIins
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01
THROWN OVERHEARD.
Nine Members of Wrecked Vcssel's
Crew Die of Exposure.

London, Feb. Life boats from
Hartlepool this morning rescued "a of
the crew of the British steamer Claver-
ing, ashore at the mouth of the Tees,
including Captain Scott
The bodies of nine Lascars who died
of exposure during the night were
thrown overheard, making the total
number of deaths II. The vessel is
breaking up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01
e Excursions

New Orleans and returd $27. 35, tick
cts on sale Feb. 9Th to 18th inclusive,
and can be extended to leave New
Orleans as late as March End.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01

Wichita and return SIS. Is, tickets on
sale Feb. 10th TO 21st inclusive, final
limit returning Feb. 23rd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01

Homeseekers' Excursion tickets on
sale first and third Tuesdays. Rate in
many cases less than one fare and limit
twenty-one and thirty days, according
to destination.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01

For further particulars apply to
T. L. KING, City Passenger Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01

Winter Tourist tickets on sale daily
Very low rate. Limit June 1st-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01

O.. yes-two packages of Wheatling
to take homei Don't forget.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01

After the usual routine business had
been transacted, except for the con-
sideration of a large number of bills
on the general orders calendar. which
was postponed. the senate adjourned
at 1890 O'Clock until Monday after
noon at o'clock
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-07-31
let this terminate SO abruptly? is


not sop
"Give my regards to Grace in case
you see her." called Wolcott as Bevan
made for the door. Bevan breathed a
prayer that he would not see her, but
as he stepped to the platform she
came toward him with sparkling eyes.
why didn't you let us know that
you We're coming?" she cried as she
shook hands.
Il didn't know it myself" he ex-
planned. You see, was carried off
while / was saying goodby to Fed
Wolcott and Bess, so l came on for a
call"
I'm glad you did, she said smil-
ingly. Its too bad l did not know
that Bess was on the train. came
to see May Lewis Off Oh, have you
hurt Your wrist BillyY"
"A little" he admitted lamely, scowl-
Ing at the handkerchief bandage
around the offending cuffs. "Pll tell
you about it as we drive out"
He followed her over to the dog
cart.
THAT was very careless,' she scold-
ed. "You must have hurt your wrist"
Its not my wrist that hurts; it's
my feelings he began. When he had
explained his plight he added, Bert
was hoping you would be here to see
me-and you WERE" he ended miser-
ably.
Are you sorry that wasp she de-
manded.
Sorry? Not a bit of it. only a
man feels such fool"
IF you ever marry what lot of
back scores there will be to be paid
off,"
Eyes, Ted was telling me to beware
Of the benedicts No girl would want
to marry man that will get the send
off that's in preparation for me-"
'She would not care very much for
you if she could not stand little
teasing for your sake" she said softly.
"A little teasing" he echoed "Why,
they are liable to wreck the train to
get square. How would you like
There's blacksmith shop just
ahead" she said hurriedly to change
the topic. II guess he could cut that
cuff"
The blacksmith could and did.
THAT let's you out of scrape,"
Grace said when they were under way
again.
only to get into a greater one" he
declared. "l-well, I've been trying
for months to get up my courage to
ask you to marry me- dear. l think
you know that i love you. I know
that you love me or you would have
joked me about the scrape was in.
Do you think, dear that you love me
enough to say 'Yes?'"
~ think can brave even the bene-
dicts' she answered shyly.
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physical Horrors Not Art.

The subject of discussion at the
Impressionists' club was a picture.
"Circe's Swine." by young German
painter, grotesaue study showing
the enchantress among herd of bes-
tial things. variously diverging from
the human type-furry cared fauns.
shaggy hipped satyrs, apes with pink
palms, snuffing jackals and thick jowl-
ed swine-all with more or less of
agonized human intelligence protest
ing mutely from their hideous Inca
ments.
"rhey are all errors, these freakish
eXcesses," declared an old painter of
the second empire. "Triboulet, Quasi
modo, Gwynplaine, have no proper
place in art. Such art belongs to the
Huns and lroquois, who could only be
stirred by liberation and dismember-
ment. The only effects of horror prop
erlg within the province of the artist
are psychological. Everything else is
a mere matter of the abattoir. The
body as nature has evolved it is
sanctified by her purpose, in any nat
ural function or attitude decent and
comely. But lop away so much as a
finger and you have wounded the crea-
ture beyond reparation.''- Villa Sibert
Gather in McClure's.
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Character In the Eyes.

Character reading from the features
is an interesting study in which most
people indulge. though perhaps uncon-
sciously. A man is heard frequently
to remark that he never judges per-
son by external appearances, but let a
person apply to this same man for Il
position and the first thing he will do
will be to make mental estimate of
the character, ability and general con-
dition of the applicant. And he does
this from outward appearances entire
ly. When man applies for job,
look at his eyes. More signs of char
acter are expressed through the eyes
than any other feature. The eye is the
window to the brain, and through it an
expert character reader can often see
many tale that would be lost to the
average person. A guilty eye has sent
more than one criminal to meet his
fate. and a steady. unflinching one has
helped many man through serious
acknowledgements.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-07-31
Indian Buq Eaters.

A reporter went over into the Indian
Territory and ate locusts with the
full boods. He says: 1.-The insects are
caught at night just before they are
strong enough to fly away. The In
dams select smooth spot of ground
where they have ascertained that the
grubs are plentiful and clean it off
nicely. When it is dark they go to the
place thus prepared with torches and
beat the ground with maui or Jump
up and down on it, with the result
that the young locusts swarm out and
are swept into bags and baskets.
where they are sailed. put in an oven
and Drowned. Impelled by curiosity,
the writer took a helping of the Sus-
piciouS looking bugs and bit gingerly
a plump one in the middle and then
ate the whole bug and helped himself
to more, for he found that the locust
was not bad tasting bug at all. 1t
has flavor somewhat like that Of a
dried herring or sailed peanuts, and
the crisp. h-own bugs make very good
eating. Joplin (Mo.) News Herald
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u eware ST
- Benedlcts /!
By H. M. KERNER.
Copyrighted, 1907, BY Homer sprague

The new Mrs. Wolcott regarded Billy
Bevan distrustfully. Not until the train
had pulled out ana she had sent her
newly acquired husband forward to
the baggage car to remove excess bag
gage in the shape of white satin
streamers from their trunks would she
feel safe. Billy Bevan was only happy
when playing practical jokes He was
happiest when his victims were bridal
couples.
Suddenly Bevan snapped handcuff
upon her husbands wrist and was
drawing the bride and groom together
with a hooking "till death do thee
part" when he felt the cold steel on his
own wrist and heard the fatal click.
He. not the bride, was handcuffed to
Wolcott.
81 say he cried protestingly, this
Is not fair"
you can unlock yourself in time to
leave at the next station" said VOL
colt. ITS poetic justice, Billy"
ITS confoundedly unpleasant" Billy
retorted. you see, did not get the
key; never supposed that should need
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Problems of the Future.

Even Luther Burbank hasn't yet sue
ceeded in grating the milk weed to
the strawberry plant and producing
strawberries and cream. = Someryille
Journal.
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STATION Z" ASKED THE MAGICIAN.
one. just could see you going to the
hotel and asking that a pitcher of ice
water and Il policeman be sent to your
room"
''This is the better joke" smiled VOL
colt. lit will teach you that marriage
is something sacred. not merely peg
upon which to hang fool jokes. Let's
so ahead to the smoking car. We will
be less conspicuous there than here"
Arm in arm they made their way to
the cafe car, but once there Wolcott
dropped Bevan's wrist and let the cuff
show
They Immediately became the center
of attention. One man. more curious
than the rest, turned to Wolcott. "Your
prisoners" he asked. The bridegroom
regarded Bevan with a benevolent
smile.
He is prisoner of his own MAX
ing Wolcott explained. 1.-The Jail
yawns for him. but it is more likely
to be the insane asylum that finally
comes into its own
II see grinned the questioner.
you're that bridal couple three ears
back
81 am part of that happy pair con-
coded Wolcott. but this is not the
partner of my joys and sorrows. He
simply shares my sorrows at the pres
ent time"
You're sharer all right" agreed
Bevan With Il chuckle There's some
consolation in that. Think of poor
Bess back there in the chair car all
alone"
''She would rather be rid of us" said
Wolcott comfortably. 1T is all your
own fault, Billy. | begged you not to
try any of your fool tricks. Beware
of the benedicts, Billy. They will all
pay you back some day when your neck
goes under the matrimonial yoke
THE lady sac to come on back and
bring your friend reported the white
| coated porter '"rhcre's seat next
| yours he can get
| Bevans eyes snapped. He could
make things interesting back in the
| chair car. But his amiable intention IA
| turn the joke OH his Involuntary host
was checked, for Il dapper little man
stepped forward
cuff magician II can take those Off
If you wish
Then he'll 90 ranting through the
train said Wolcott. I'D rather have
| him where can watch HIM"
NO. it Will be all right" said the ma
| gican as he drew Il handkerchief over
the cuffs. A click and Wolcott with
drew his hand, rubbing his chlfed
wrist. Revan attempted to do the same
but when the handcutf king removed
the cloth it was seen that the cuff had
been slipped around the arm of Bevans
chair
You wish him released at the next
station?" asked the magician.
Better carry him to Prcsby," said
Wolcott. "He has some friends there
Bevan groaned. Grace Coburn lived
at Presby. If any one should detect
his plight and tell her He shook his
free fist after Wolcott's retreatins
iorm
At Presby, Wolcott came up just as
the first cuff was unfastened from the
chair
LET him keep the other" he sug
gested. "He seems so fond of them
1t would be shame to remove them
"Quite So" agreed the magician
"Monsieur Is too fond of joke tc