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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
MAY GET TOGETHER.
Rival Factions Trying to Unite in
Forming New Bank.

Efforts are being made this afternoon
to bring about consolidation of the
rival interests which for some time past
have sought a location for a new bank
on Kansas avenue between First and
Fourth streets. The locality has been
thoroughly canvassed by parties repre-
senting both interests and for a while
it appeared as though there would be
two banks in the district which offers
an inviting opening for but one.
The climax was reached in the affairs
of the bank headed by W. A. Radford
of this city and B. L. Thompson of Her
was made for a charter for the Ger
man-National bank with a capital of
$4,000, which has already been ar
ranged for among depositors in the dis
trict in which the bank is located.
The plans of this bank were hurried
somewhat when Senator J. B. Belts and
F. P. Metsker, ar Oklahoma banker,
appeared in the district and sought
capital for a new bank. The need of
bank in that section of the city was at
tested by the rapidity in which funds
for the capital stock was subscribed for
both OF the banks. The spromoters of
the rival institutions maintain that their
banks will be in operation within a short
time, though as the matter stands at the
present time both Of them seem to have
an eye on the same building which the
owner is willing to rebuild for banking
purposes for either of them.
Several meetings of the rival interests
have been held and it seems certain
that one or more banks will be built in
the wholesale district and that within
a short time. Our bank is a sure CO.
said Mr.. Radford this morning. I'VE
have all of our capital stock provided
for and the majority OF it has been sub
scribed by those who in the future will
niIr h0Y fer
and are ready to commence work on
the details irnmediately."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
LOCAL MENTION.

Thomas Wagstaff of Montgomery
county, is in Topeka today on business
at the supreme court.
The city of Holton today appealed
10 the supreme court the case against
Z. w. Tatlock, who wouldn't pay a IS
license as travelling investmenr
agent" Mr.. Tatlock was arrested. and
beat the case in the lower court by
proving that the city ordinance was
invalid.
The following building permits were
issued today: I. J. Ketchum, 1915
North Jackson street, $4,000; F. s.
Emmit, lots 241-243 North Monroe
$4,000.
The following reports of births were
made today: Mr.. and Mrs. David Hip
pensteel, 1113 Harrison street, boy;
Mr.. and Mrss. Clyde Sheafor, 13i3
East Seventh street, boy.
The official announcement of the
resignation of DIR. Norman Plass, as
president of Washburn college, is
chronicled in the issue of the Wash
burn College Review of this week.
The new penny shooting gallery
which has been opened on Kansas
avenue between Seventh and Eighth
streets is proving a popular place of
amusement
The freshmen and sophomore
classes of Washburn college are still
squabbling over the time for the an
nual cane rush between the two
classes.
The Washburn and high school
teams are working hard for the game
between the two teams which will
take place on the Washburn gridiron
next Saturday.
Barnum G. Bailey's circus arrived in
Topeka during the early hours of the
morning and all morning the wagons
were being removed to the fair
grounds under the direction of Chief
Eaton. There is also a large amount
of business today over which the
truant officer should exercise his au-
thority. Many of the seats in school
which are usually occupied by small
boys are vacant today.
DR.. John Outland and Emmett Dali
ton Will go to Lawrence today to
bring home DR.. Outland's automobile
which was left down there a week ago
on account of rain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Wallace and
daughter have come to Topeka, and
will make their home here. Mr.. WAL
lace was at one time in newspaper
work here. He then became private
secretary for Congressman Scott, and
while congress was not in session had
charge of Mr.. SCOTS paper. the lola
Register. On account of his health
he was obliged to quit newspaper
cial statistical agent for the United
States department of agriculture. He
will spend his time travelling about the
state of Kansas collecting agricultural
statistics for the government.
B. F. Jones of the gas Office had his
foot badly injured last night at Kan
sas City by a Wells-Fargo truck at
the union depot. DR.. Ernest is at
tending him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02

wishes to be relieved of certain -respon-
sibilities but will be connected with the
institution as vice president.
Mr. Bonebrake's health has not been
the best for several years and it is UNI
derstood that he had contemplated re-
signing at much earlier date but de-
eided to remain at the head of the in
stitution until the affairs incident to
the Deviin failure were Strengthened
out.
directorate of the two banks will be
held tomorrow evening when it is ex-
pected that the details of the consOlida-
ton will be perfected, and the change
Will be made as soon afterwards as the
sanction CT the stockholders and comp
troller of currency can be secured
The Capital National bank was or
ganized about a year ago, following
the failure of the First National bank,
though it was in no way a reorganiZa-
ton of that institution. The stock
holders consisted of a number of up
town merchants as we'll as a number
of the capitalists of the city. Edwin
Knowles, who prior to this time had
been connected with the Central Ma
tional bank was elected president; E.
H. Crosby, of the firm of Crosby Bros,
vice president and c. S. Bowman, for
merly of the First National bank, as
cashier. The bank has been a success
from the start.
The directors elected were E. B.
Merriam, c. w. Merriam. Lee Monroe,
A. Zahner. Howard Knowles. w. B.
A. S. Andrews, Edwin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
Sgt; sss :2' PAXTON & PAXTON S 5ss and

State bank, Annapolis. $4,000: Nevius-
Coulter Coal Co., Girard, $4,000; Lara
bee Flour Mills Co., Stafford, 100000.
Kansas City Viaduct & Terminal Rail
First State bank, Ford, $4,000; Clay
Center Lumber & Goa! Co., Clay Center,
$4,000; Bigelow State bank Qnc.), Bige-
low, 100000; Almena State bank Qnc.),
Almena, $4,000; Commercial Accommo-
dalton Co, Des Moines, 100000; Martin
Metal Manufacturing Co., Wichita, $780,.
600; Sharon Springs Townsite Co,
Sharon Springs, $4,000.
No capital stock: Knights of Honor.
Harrington; Prairie Gem Cemetery as
sociatiCn, Norton; Kansas State Farm
ers' Educational and Cooperative Union
of America, Kingman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
TOO MUCH BOSS RULE.
Bencficiaries of 1t Decline to Accept
Nominations.

Cincinnati, O., Oct. "A political
sensation developed today when nine
of the twenty-one candidates named
yesterday at the Democratic munich
pal convention refused to accept the
places given them on the ticket.
Mayor Pfaff, Auditor Collins and
Treasurer Weller. who had been honor
ed with a denomination for the 2laces
they now fill headed the list of decli-
nations, the others, including four can
didates for council at large and two for
the board of public service. The rea-
son given is that the methods that con-
trolled the selection of delegates to the
convention were too autocratic and that
there was too much of boss rule" in
the convention for officials who were
two years ago elected in a campaign
against such practices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
TIGERS 9; SENATORS 5.
Detroit Wins From Washington in a
Hot Game.

Washington, Oct. 2.-The game here
started early between Detroit and
Washington The Tigers had KiIlian
and Schmidt for their battery while
the Senators presented Smith, Faux
enberg and Block. The umpires were
hurst and Brown. In the first inning
Detroit made three runs and Washing
ton 1. Neither side scored in the sec
ond. In third Detroit made 1, Wash
ington 9.
In the fourth Warner began catching
for Washington and Patton pitching.
Detroit made two runs, Washington
none.
F>ifth-Detroit 1, Washington o.
Sixtn-Detroit 0, Washington 2
Seventh-Detroit o, Washington O.
Eighth inning-Detroit 2, Wash
ington o.
Ninth-Detroit. 1; Washington, o.
Score by innings: RHE
Detroit ...............3 o I 2 1902 10 16 0
Washington -.-.......1 2 0 0 o 0-5 II 5
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02

Knowles and z. H. Crosby.
In discussing the proposition of the
consolidation of the two banks, P. L.
Bonebrake, president of the Centrar
National said: Yes, there are rumors
of a union of the Central National and
the Capital National bank, but so far
nothing has been decided upon. Such
an arrangement must have the con-
sent of the stockholders and the
comptroller of the currency.
Whether the consolidation is made
or not Mr.. Burrow will at my suggeS-
ton become president of the Centraf
National bank. My health has not
been the best for some time and I will
become vice president, and thus be
relieved of some of the responsibility.
Mr.. Burrow has more than state
reputation as a thorough banker"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
NO ATTEMPT TO DEFRAUD.
President of Federal Coal and Iron
Co. Tcstifies.

Milwaukee. Oct 2.-B. F. Adler,
president of the Federal Coal and Iron
company, testified today in the exami-
nation of Chauncey Lloyd Jones,
charged with conspiracy to defraud
the government in connection with
Colorado land ansactions-
Mr. Adler was one of the witnesses
before the grand jury in Denver which
returned the indictments in the So
called land fraud cases. He declared
that the intention at all times was for
each entrynlan to complete and pay
for his own filings. There was, he
said no intention to evade the law. As
soon as it developed that the corpora
ton scheme was illegal the officers
decided to quit and the stock sold to
outsiders was called in and cancelled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
HE WANTS A TRIAL.
Caleb Powers Is Indignant at Charges
Against Him.

Lexington. KY, Oct. caleb Pow
ers, now in the Georgetown Jail await
ing his fourth trial for the murder of
William Goebel, when told of the
charges in the indictment 70 subordin-
alton of perjury by the Franklin
county jury said: cit is an infamous
outrage. L am ready and demand a
trial on these false charges. / may
give out a written statement later"
Mrs. Jennie Gentry. also indicted
brands as false the sttements that she
with Powers, Rogeson and Attorney
Benton conspired to fasten the killing
of tIoebel on Youtsey. Both Powers and
Gentry have telegraphed the states at
torney demanding immediate trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02

about the time that J. r. Burrow and
Elmer Ames purchased a large block
of stock in the Central National bank,
each now holding about one-eighth of
the stock.
While the plans have been formu-
lated for the change it cannot take
place until the action of the directors
be ratified by two-thirds of the stock
holders of both institutions as we'll as
the comptroller of the currency. The
directors of the Capital National bank
have asked the Knights and Ladies of
Security for the privilege of can
occupied by the bank on the corner of
Kansas avenue and Seventh street.
The entire building is owned by the
Knights and Ladies of Security, who
are remodeling it for a hotel and 1t is
understood that they are anxious to
cancel the lease to turn over the bank
room for a lobby for the new Ma
tional hotel.
The owners of the building have
agreed to cancel the lease in event of
the consolidation.
The officers of each institution are
reticent about discussing the proposed
plan for consolidation as a number of
things are essential. Unless the stock
holders approve, nothing can be done
and both banks would then continue
separately. Both are in good condi-
ton. Indeed, banking affairs in Topeka
were never more promising. 1t is be-
lieved, however, that the union is prac-
tically agreed upon. subject to the de-
tails and it is admitted that the con-
solidation of the two would make an
other especially strong financial insti-
tuition for Topeka.
A few years ago the Central National
went through the crisis of the Devlin
failure in superb shape and has since
that time doubly fortified itself.
The Capital National has been suffi-
GENTLY prosperous to recently increase
its dividend so per cent.
J. R. Burrow, who is scheduled to be
AT the head of the consolidated banks
is we'll known in the banking circles of
the state, coming to Topeka several
years ago as secretary of state from
Smith Center. After completing two
terms as secretary of state he purchas-
ed the Popenoe property southeast of
Topeka and since that time has made
this city his nominal home.
Mr.. Bonebrake, the retiring president
of the Central National bank, is num-
bered among the Oldest bankers of the
state having been closely identified
with the Central National bank since
its organization in 1888 and for many
years has been the president. Mr..
Burrows selection to succeed him will
be made at the request of Mr.. Bone
brake who on account of his health
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
NO SET SPEECHES.
President Roosevelt Eats Luncheon
With the 400.

st. Louis, Oct. 2.-President Roosevelt
concluded speaking at 1928 p. m. The
weather had cleared and the sun was
shining bright as he again entered his
carriage and drove off to the Jefferson
hotel amid cheering of the multitude
He was entertained at luncheon at the
Jefferson hotel by the Business Mems
league. Four hundred covers were laid
and the guests, besides the president
included governors, congressman, mem
bers of the water ways commission. and
other distinguished persons The
luncheon was informal and there were
no set speeches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
THREE NEW BANKS CHARTERED
One Is at Dodge City and Another at
Ford.

the state charter board, and two of the
banks are at Ford. Kan. One is to be
called the First State bank and the
other the Ford State bank, and the cap
ital of each is SIT, 600. In addition to the
three new banks, two other banks in
creased their capital stock.
The biggest charter granted was to
the Larrabee Flour Mills company,
which is an old company, now being
recrganized as a corporation. 1t has a
capital stock of 100000.
The following is list Of the charters
granted:
Moran Medicine Co., Wichita, $4,000;
Kansas State bank Dodge City, $40, 900;
Ford State bank, Ford, 1000; Exchange
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
Kite rights.

The japanese and Chinese love kite
fights. In kite fight the kite strings
are coated with a preparation OF
powdered glass that gives them, all
along their length. tiny saw teeth;
and the object is for one string to fall
saw-like over another so as to cut II.
Great skill is displayed in these
fights. Young men handle their kites
wonderfully, steering them here and
there in a way unheard of outside the
Orient. A kite. as II alive, suddenly
darts down and to the left, II crosses
the track of another kite, the two
strings come together with a hum
ming sound, and in a jiffy the under
kite, its cord broken. falls like shot
bird to the ground.
A japanese or Chinese expert
thinks nothing of sending up a kite
so that for hours it shall fly directly
above his head.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
ALTONS ST0RK MAYOR
He and the Town Congratulated by
President Roosevelt.

ST. Louis, Oct. 2.-As President
Roosevelt's boat passed Alton, Ill,
this morning a mammoth poster
placed along the river front confront
ed those on board reading:
This is Alton, $4,000 inhabitants,
rs miles from ST. Louis. We have a
stork mayor"
When President Roosevelt reached
here he sent back the following tele-
gram to Alton:
"Congratula tons to Alton and its Is
600 people. including its stork mayor"
The ''stork mayor" is Mayor, Beall,
who constructed flats and rented them
only to families with children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
Only One Wants the Job.

Washington, Oct. 2.-Only one Ameri-
can company, the American Hawaiian
Steamship company has accepted the
coal for the Atlantic battleship fleet at
so per cent increase over the rate Of
fered by firms shipping it in foreign
bottoms. This company has the steam
er Virginian of $4,000 tons capacity and
will receive IS per ton for transporting
the coal to Magdalena Bay, San Fran
cisco or Mare Island.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
NATION AND DAVIS GET DUCKS.
They Bag Fffty-six During Hunt in
Meade County.

James Nation, state auditor. and his
assistant w. E. Davis, returned today
from a duck hunt in Meade county. The
party got Sc ducks, all blue wing teal.
Nation is developing into a great
shot" said Mr. Davis. He uses
pump gun, and his system is to fill the
air so full of shot that the ducks run
into the cloud of shot in trying to get
away"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
BANKS To UNITE.
Oentral National and Capital
National May Consolidate.
Fians Under Way Looking to
This End.
BURROW PRESIDENT.
FORMER Secretary of State to
Be in Charge.
r. L. Bonebrake Remaining as
Vice President.
BURROW PRESIDENT.

Arrangements are being made to-
ward the consolidation of the Capital
National bank of Topeka and the Cen
tral National bank with J. r. Burrow
as president of the new concern which
Will continue under the name of the
Central National bank. Rumors of
the change have been rife dating from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
HANGED TO A RAFTER.
Body of a Woman Is Found in Her
Own Barn.

Albany, n. Y, Oct. 2.-Suspendid
from a rafter, the body of Katherine
Dargatz, wife of John A. K. Dargatz,
was found today in barn in the rear
of Dargatz's home at Londonville.
Nearby was the body of their nine
year-old adopted son, his head crush
ed with an ak The boy was still alive
but died soon after The husband
was placed under arrest. The police
are looking for Jacob Besche, a far
mer, who is believed to know some
thing about the tragedy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
MAPS START OFF WE'LL.
First Inning Cleveland 2, Philadel-
phia O.

Philadelphia, Oct. 2.-The first inn
ing between the home team and Cleve-
land resulted-Cleveland 2, Phila-
delphia 0.
Batteries-Philadelp Plank and
Powers. Cleveland; Thulman and
Bemis. Umpires O'Loughlin and Con-
nelly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
COLLIDE IN A FOG.
Crash of Trolley Cars Injuries Motor
man and Twenty Passengers.

SteubenyiIle, O., Oct. 2.-Motorman
Adams was probably fatally injured
and twenty passengers were more or
less seriously hurt in a collision of two
northbound Steubenville & Toronto
traction cars during a fog here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
Thaw AIienists Want $4,000.

New York. Oct 2.-Ten of District
Attorney Jerome's alienists in the trial
of Harry K Tnaw. it is announced to-
day. have rendered bills for their SER
vices. The total of these bills is slight
ly in excess of $23 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02

ed you at a distance"
Well she replied. coldly. IF 1t Is nee
essary for you to worship me at all.
prefer it that way" And it was back to
the boarding house for him.-Chicago Dali
ly News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
Held for Her Husbands Death.

Sioux Fails, s. D., Oct. 2.-The cor
oner's jury summoned to Investigate the
mysterious murder Sunday night Of
John w. O'Grady, an aged pioneer, to-
day returned a verdict holding Mrs.
O'Grady responsible for the death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02

II you feel run down, tagged out. take
Holiisters Rocky Mountain Tea the great
no alcohol or mineral poison a5c. Tea or
tablets. r. 7. Walker, -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02

Doctor James Albert Kerry.
Specialry-Diseases of the nose throa,
stomach and fntestines. .25 kansas av.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

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Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-11

TIE UNION PACIFIC BOND ISSUE.
The decision Of President Hartman
and the directors Of the Union Pacific
to ask the stockholders Of the road at
their June meeting to authorize the
issue OF 100000, goo additional 4 per
cent convertible bonds to be offered
to the stockholders at 80 is significant
in its bearing upon the present condi-
ton and future prospect of this great
railway system. The fund to be raised
by the new issue will. It is understood,
be used for improving the equipment
OF the road and providing additional
facilities to handle the rapidly increas-
ing business Of the country tributary
to the Union Pacific lines
The financial report made to the
board Of directors is a fattering testi-
monial to the prosperity of the sec
ton served by Union Pacific rails. The
estimated earnings for 1907, deducting
operating expenses and other forms of
disbursement, are placed at SS6,00O,-
600, and Mr.. Hartman predicts an
actual income in excess OF this amount.
He estimates that after the payment
OF all dividend accounts and other
claims against the company, balance
of $4,000 900 will remain over and
above all requirements of every kind.
Such a showing assures a speedy dis.
position Of the new bond and stock
issue and is a tribute to Mr. Harri-
mans profitable management of the
Union Pacific property
The report and Mr.. Harriman's
roseate prediction of the future Of the
Union Pacific are in marked contrast
with the recent assertion of certain
representatives of the railway interests
that the hostile legislation" in Ne
braska and other western states would
act as a bar to all railway extension
and improvements. Everything indi-
Gates that the railroads are as pros
perous as other lines of business and
industry in the west and throughout
the country and that any policy OF re-
taliation and retrenchment is clearly
impossible in view of the increasing
demands of shippers and patrons for
additional transportation facilities.