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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18
PITTSBURG LOOKS OUT.
Peeps From Financial Cyclone Cays
and Sees Clear Sky.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 1s.-Followina
several conferences between the re-
ceivers and directors of the WestinR-
house concern with view of giving
the affairs of the company back to
the stockholders, George WestinR-
house, president of the various COM
panies said.
1--WE think everything rs in splendid
condition. Not only was the report
of the receivers satisfactory, but plans
formulated for working out all de-
tails of the problem, seemed to meet
with favor. Everything connected
with the affairs of the corporations
show a most hopeful situation. A de-
tailed report on all these matters may
be made public soon.'
From another source came a re-
port, said to be authoritative, that
plans had practically been completed
by which the Westinghouse corpora
tions would be put in such shape that
the receivers could be discharged
within 10 days.
Everything in PittsburE was de-
clared to be in fine shape and II is
understood a meeting will be held in
New York tomorrow between officials
of the corporation and some of tho
larger creditors of the metropolis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18
FLEET PICKED UP.
Wireless Message From BattIeships Is
Caught

Charleston. s. c.. Dec. 1s.-At 8
O'Clock last night the Deforest wire
less station picked up the battleship
fleet and took the following message
presumably from the Connecticut. but
the message did not indicate the send
ing ship:
'At p. m. the fleet is in latitude
1929 north, longitude 1909 west. Fair
weather and all we'll"
An hour or two later the morning
report was picked up this evidently
being repeated because not checked as
received during the day:
Eight a. m. The battleship feet
now 90 miles southeast of Hatteras
in same four column formation steer
ing southeast. Gentle northwest
winds smooth seas; warm beautiful
gulf stream weather."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18

The Missouri Pacific took off the
pranch line passenger trains on Decem-
per 3. alleging that they could not be
prontably operated under the 2-cent
rare law. Instead of the passenger
trains 1T has been combining the
Irelght and passenger trains into mix
ed trains on the branch lines and this
service is entirely unsatisfactory to
lle people who live on the branch lines
Protests have been coming in to the
board against the action of the COM
pany, especially from the people on the
Lenora and Stockton branches of the
Central Branch.
The letter addressed bv the board to
Mr.. Grattan follows:
Dear Sir: The board is advised
that passenger train service has been
discontinued on the following branch
lines of the Missouri Pacific Railway
company in Kansas: Downs to Lenora
80 miles; Downs to Stockton AZ miles;
Conway Springs to Larned 106 miles;
Topeka to Fort Scott, 131 miles, and
other branch lines.
THE board believes that it is as
much the duty of the Missouri Pacific
company to furnish adequate
passenger train facilities as it is to
furnish freight service, this regardless
of the fact that the freight service is
the more remunerative. 1t also believes
that the charter granted by the state
Of Kansas to the Missouri Pacific Rail-
way company comprehends the furnish
ing of such passenger train service as
well as freight service.
THE purpose of this letter Is to ad-
wise you that it is the wish of the board
that you forthwith file complaint be-
fore the board of railroad commission
ers asking for the restoration of pas
senger service so discontinued. or in
leu thereof institute proper action in
The courts for the revocation of the
charter of such company If you as at
.orney for the board have the power to
institute such an action to forfeit a
,harter''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18
WOULD TRY TT ALL OVER.
Famous Weaver Homestead Case Once
More Up For Hearing

The supreme court is asked to take
another guess in the case of Mary E.
Weaver VS.. the First National bank of
Chicago, which case attracted much
attention because the supreme court
in deciding it last November, square,
ly reversed its former ruling on the
same point
Chas. Hayden and S. W. Shattuck
of Holton, filed motion today for /
rehearing of this celebrated case.
The question involved is whether a
homestead is always subject to home
stead exemptions so long as any mem
ber of the original homesteader's fam
lily is in possession. The old decision
of the court was that homestead
rights died with the dissolution of the
family; the new ruling is that the
homestead right exists so long as any
member of the family continues in
possession of the place
In their motion for a rehearing, the
attorneys state that they imposed IL
plfcit confidence in the old decision of
the court, and did not consider 1t nee
essary to furnish authorities from 9TH
er courts. They say that many titles
in the state will be affected by the new
ruling of the court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18
BROUGHT TO Time.
Brewers Promise to Cooperate With
Law Officers in ST. Louis.

st. Louis, Dec. 18.-Excise Commits
sioner Mulvihill announced today that
every brewery in StLouis and East St.
Louis together with the four leading
breweries of ither cities, having depots
here, have formally made a written
pledge to him that they they will not
sell beer or other supplies to any sa-
loon or club which he places on
blacklist with which he will furnish
the managers. The blacklist will COM
prise the names of saloons and clubs
that violate the liquor law.
This agreement was reached after
/ had issued a call for a meeting of
accredited representatives of every
brewery doing business in ST. Louis"
Commissioner Mudvihill said 'I gave
these gentlemen two alternatives:
Either to cooperate in upholding the
law by refusing to supply Illegal clubs
or expect to see fewer saloons in ST.
Louis"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18
RUN DOWN BY A TUG.
Schooner Jesse Barlow Is Sunk But
Her Crew Escape.

Orchard Hay IN, Mass, Dec. 1S.-
The schooner sse Barlow of Mystic,
Conn, was runs vn and sunk in Pol
lock Rip Slue by -she tug Lehigh at
$40 O'Clock last night and her crew
of six men, who narrowly escaped
being carried down with their vessel.
reached the tug and were brought
here today. The Barlow was bound
from South Amboy for Rockland with
coal, and lies dangerous menace to
navigation, 100 feet north of the Pol
lock Rip Ightship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18

been accredited with a statment to
the effect that holiday greetings writ
ten upon mail matter of the classes
mentioned, might subject the offender
to fine of $40. As a matter of fact
the law governing this subject reads
as follows:
Such inscriptions as Merry Christ
mas Happy New Year-with best
wishes ETC., together with the name
and address of the addressee and of
the sender, may be written upon mail
or upon a card enclosed therewith'
without affecting it's classification"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18
GUS RINGLlNG DEAD.
Head of Famous Family of Showmen
Dies in Sanitarium.

New Orleans, Dec. 1S.-Gus Ringing,
head of the Quintette of brothers who
control the combined shows of the
world, died here today at sanitarium
where he had been for about two weeks
for the benefit of his failing health
Gus Ringing was the head of the fam
lily of brothers and the prime mover
in the consolidation of the big shows
of the country which placed Ringing
Brothers, Barnum & Bailey and the
Forepaugh-Sells shows under one man
agement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18
Reduce Not Prohihit

Springfield, Ill, Dec. 18.-The supreme
court today held that Mayor Busse of
Chicago had no power TO remove the
appointees of Mayor Dunn on the Chi
cago board of education and directed
States Attorney Healy by al writ of
to file quo warranto pro-
ceedings against the Busse appointees,
them to show by what au-
thority they hold their offices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18
Court UphoIds Civil Service.

Springfield, I'LL, Dec. 1S.-The supreme
court today held that the anti-cigarette
act passed this year does not prohibit
the sale of cigarettes made from pure
tobacco, but only those which have
substances deleterious to health. This
is because of the title which reads, IAN
act to reduce the sale of cigarettes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18
STRIKE WAS SHORT.
Cab Drivers Return to Work at In
creased Wages.

New York, Dec. 1S.-Through the ef-
forts of Marcus M. Marks of the Ma
tional Civic federation as conciliator.
the strike of the 1000 cab drivers who
went out yesterday to enforce their de-
mands for a IL hour day and SIS a
week, was called off last night The
cabmen obtain their demand for SIS a
week and the hours and matters of
minor details was submitted to arbitra-
tiOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18
Porto Rfcan Fruit Growers Organize

San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec 18-The
American Fruit Growers of Porto Rico
representing total investment of
about "a. .0o0.0O have organized for the
purpose of securing relief from the
mishandling of their goods in transit
by the steamship companies running
bet ween here and American ports.
Thousands of boxes of fruit reached
New York in a dried condition during
the past. six months and the reason is
declared to be inadequate shipping IA
cilities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18
1T never PAID.
Chicago Chronicle Was Losing $4,000
a Month When 1t Stopped.

formerly auditor of the Chicago Chron-
icIe. testified in the Walsh case that
the paper was operated at a loss from
the time 1t was founded until October,
1904, at which time, he said, the de-
flcit was approximately 81, 800 O0O 1t is
contended by the prosecution that from
that time until the suspension of the
paper it was run at a loss of $4,000 a
month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18
SNOW is GENERAL
Whole State Covered With
Mantle of White.
Mercury Drops to Eighteen De-
grees This Morning.
HEAVY IN THE WEST
HEAVY In THE WEST
From Two to Three Inches
Is Reported.
Railroads All Tell of a General
Storm.

Topeka awakened this morning to
| find the pavements and lawns covered
| with fall of a little more than two
inches of snow, the first of the season
as far as this part of the state is con-
cerned. A light sk1ft of snow fell
Monday night and all day yesterday
the white fakes filled the air. though
at no time was the occurrence worthy
of the name of storm.
The mercury stood 1879 at o'clock
this morning which is the lowest point
reached this winter and constitutes a
record fer the winter. There is but
a breath of wind blowing and the
cold does not seem as excessive as the
mercury indicates, though the surface
of the snow has formed hard crust
as a result of the drop in the mercury.
There was a variance of but three
degrees during the day in the stand
ing of the mercury which stood one
degree below freezing from 6 O'Clock
in the morning until 1 o'clock when II
dropped another degree where it re-
dropped to %, the minimum for the
day The lighted street lamps re-
veale1 a few stray snow flakes In the
early evening air but the storm was
over by o'clock. The fall of snow
having amounted to 2.s inches or lit
tie more than one-fourth OF an lnch
of water.
Reports indicate that the entire
state received from one-fourth to an
inch of moisture either as rain or
snow or both and this in itself means
much to the residents who are not
walled in by the limits Of city. Snow
has fallen at intervals in the western
part of the state for the past three1or
four days and that section has re-
ceiyed more than its share of the
moisture Rain fell in the southern
counties of the state most of the day
but late in the afternoon the tenn
perature fell and the precipitation
from that time on was in the form OF
snow.
The temperature has dropped several
degrees during the past "a hours and at
7 O'Clock this morning the mercury
stood at 1879 or nearly 13 degrees lower
than 1t was at the same hour yester-
day. The forecast indicates fair wealth
er for today and tomorrow though there
will be but little change in the temper
ature This means that the blanket OF
snow which now covers the state IS IL
a bile to remain for several days at least
though 1t is not thick.
The railroads entering Topeka WIFI
out an exception report snow and ram
along their lines, the snow being heavier
in the northern and western sections OF
the state. The fall of snow at this time
will be of immense value to the farm
ing communities of the state ana the
high temperature which prevailed while
II was falling indicates but little SUI
fertng if any among the stock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18
SMITH IS ACQUITTED.
Was Charged With Manslaughter in
CONNECTION With Wreck.

New York, Dec. 1s.-Alfred H
Smith. vice president of the New York
Central Railway company, was ac-
Quilted today of a charge of man
slaughter. brought in connection with
the wreck of the Brewster express at
WoodIawn last February, in which
twenty persons were killed. Judge
K KeIIoer directed the verdict.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18
LAW IS SET FORTH.
PostOffice Department Makes State
ment for Christmas Givers.

Washington, Dec. 18.-A statement
recently published has caused the
postoffice department to call attention
to the law governing writing upon
mail matter of the third and fourth
classes.
1t appears that the department has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18
CLEVELAND TO DENVER.
New Jersey May Make Former PresI-
dent a Delegate.

New York. Dec. 18.-There- is a
movement on foot to send Grover
Cleveland to Denver next summer as
one of the delegates at large from
New Jersey to the Democratic ma
tfonal convention. Robert Davis.
Democratic leader of Jersey City. Is
heading the movement and says that
bv thus honoring Mr.. Cleveland, New
Jersey would honor itself and would
be means of cementing any breaks
there might be in the party and
placing it in a strong position.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18
More Gold Coming.

New York, Dec. 1S.-The Irving Ma
tional Exchange bank today announced
an engagement of 100000 gold for i'm
port. This makes total of $106, $50 900
engaged during the present movement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18
AIhert Miller to DUBUQUE.

DUBUQUE. Ia. Dec. 1S-Albert Miller
of the st. Louis All Star team has been
signed by Dubuque. Miller stands feet
2 inches and weighs 30 pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18

covered early this morning in a raid by
Constable Inrnan and his deputies in a
cabin occupied by a miner named Roth.
A few new men arrived this morning
to work in the mines. They came from
the southern part of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18

Concordia, Dec. 1S.-Snow fell in this
locality steadily all day yesterday and
while much of it melted as it struck
the ground is covered with a blanket
from four to six inches in depth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18

Ellinwood. Dec. 1S.-Five inches of
snow has fallen in this section during
the past "a hours and the indications
are that the storm is not over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18

Garden City, Dec. 18.-All of this sec
ton of the state is covered with
blanket of snow varying from one to
three inches in depth and will prove of
immense value to the farmers of this
part of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18

Arkansas City, Dec. 1S.-A heavy fall
of snow occurred over this section of
the state yesterday, the fall being the
heaviest in years for this early in the
season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18

Chicago. Dec. 18.-Forecast for
Kansas: Fair tonight and Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18

Salina. Dec 1S.-This section of the
state is covered with a six inch blanket
of snow and the indications are that
the storm reached to the west edge of
the state where it was more severe
than it was at this place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18

Anthony, Dec. 18.-Harper is covered
with five inches of snow and the mois-
ture which has fallen during the past
"a hours will be of immense value to
the farmers. The storm broke on this
city as a drizzling rain which changed
to snow as the temperature fell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18

Just a few minutes before noon to-
day the mercury dropped to IL de-
grees above zero, rather a remarkable
showing for midday. This record Is
the lowest for this winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18

Cottonwood Falls, Dec. 1S.-The first
real snow of the season fell yesterday
and though great deal OF 1t melted as
it fell the ground is covered to a depth
of two inches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18

Abilene, Dec. 1S-F'ive inches of snow
fell in this locality during the past II
hours and the indications are good for
q continuation of the fall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18

I,eavenworth, Dec. 1S-Four inches Of
snow fell here yesterday, the precipita-
ton commenced early in the day as
rain and later turned to a snow storm
accompanied by a ten mile an hour
wind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-18
Mercury Drops to II.


The following are the temperatures
since o'clock this morning:
7 O'Clock ..19l11 o'clock .....1 19
o'clock ..... .1s - o'clock o'clock --.-'5o u
o,cIoek o,cIoek 1s 1s o'eloek o'eloek 30 20
Just a few minutes before noon to-
day the mercury dropped to II de-
grees above zero. rather remarkable
sh owing for midday. This record Is
the lowest for this winter.
Garden City, Dec. 18.-All of this sec
ton of the state is covered with
three inches in depth and will prove of
immense value to the farmers of this
part of the state.
snow has fallen in this section during
the past "a hours and the indications
are that the storm is not over.
of snow occurred over this section of
the state yesterday, the fall being the
heaviest in years for this early in the
season
Cottonwood Falls, Dec. 1s.-The first
real snow of the season fell yesterday
and though a great deal of it melted as
it fell the ground is covered to a depth
of two inches.
Leavenworth, Dec. 1S-Four inches of
snow fell here yesterday, the precipita-
ton commenced early in the day as a
rain and later turned to a snow storm
accompanied by ten mile an hour
wind.
Salina Dec. 1S.-ThiS section of the
state is covered with six inch blanket
of snow and the indications are that
the storm reached to the west edge of
the state where it was more severe
than it was at this place.
Concordia, Dec. 1S.-Snow fell in this |
locality steadily all day yesterday and |
while much of it melted as it struck |
the ground is covered with a blanket |
from four to six inches in depth.
Anthony, Dec. 1s.-Harper is covered |
with five inches of snow and the mois- |
ture which has fallen during the past |
"a hours will be of immense value to /
the farmers. The storm broke on this |
city as a drizzling rain which changed |
to snow as the temperature fell.
Abilene, Dec 1S.-F'ive inches of snow
fell in this locality during the past IL |
hours and the indications are good for l
q continuation of the fall
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-02
coMPANY pRILns.

The regular weekly drfn OF Com
pany K was held last night IN the
armory in Glen Elk. The attend
anee was fair, and the evening was
devoted to close order drilling and
target practice.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-02
CIRCLE NEETs

The Woman's circle of the Wood
men of the World met last night
and elected Miss Fox and w. l..
Greynolds to membership, and initi-
ated Arthur James.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-02
wANrED-N1ALE HELP.

WANTBD-Good printer ana make.
up man for newspancr office. Cow.
petent man can have good steady
position. Address, with references
y and salary desires, Manager Telc-
gram Office
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-02
SUPPER

The ladies' Of the Christian church
viii have a chicken pie supper at
the church hall on West Pike street
Thursday evening, Nov, 4 sun
per will be served from to $3.50.
Go and enjoy good supper.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-02

WANTED-By an import china and
glass house, energetic man to
handle line on commission basis,
Splendid opportunity for party
wanting side line. Goods sold by
catalogue. No, samples required.
Address and state references 10
J. r. O., 80 S. Howard street
Baltimore. Nd.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-02

WANTED-Twelve or fifteen labor
ers. Apply 295 Clay street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-02
NOTICE

The county court OF Harrison
county. will on the 10th day of No
vember 1907. let a contract for
the construction of an abutment for
bridge across Booths Creek, in
Clay District near the residence of
Joseph Asheraft.
At the same time contract will
be let by the county courts of Har-
ricon and Taylor counties for the
super structure of said bridge.
Sealed bids will be received by
the clerk of the county court of Har-
rison county, up until noon of the
day of letting said contract
The contract will be let at the
court house at Clarksburg, West
West Virginia.
The court or courts reserve the
right to- reject any or all bids.
j. D. BASEL,
President Harrison County Court.
Attest:
W. GUY TErR1cK,
Clerk Harrison County Court.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-02

Charles E. Manley was here Sat
urday from Fairmont on business.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-01
b|GbARGA|NS
For Monday and Tuesday
JFANNOT BROS.'
DEPARTMENT STORE,
0722-0724 MONROE ST.
O722-0724 MONROE ST.

Ladies' fancy waist from. $500 up
Ladies' new skirts fro. -. $500 up
Ladies' new jackets to IS at. $500
All cut glass at 4 off.
All fancy chinaware a, a off.
81 values in salad bowls at. -. .49c
81 values in bread plates at. =. .49c
Blown tumblers at, COZ. ...... zoe
Common tumblers at, doZ. 80. .40c
Parlor lamps from ..... $500 up
Rogers tea spoons, 6 for. -. 900
Rogers table spoons, for. 5000
Rogers dessert spoons, 6 for. 5000
Ladies' $3.50 shoes at. .$t.98
Gents $500 shoes at. ..... $3.50
Also childrens shoes way down.
Best 10c toilet paper. 4 rolls. =. ESQ
Best 15c toilet paper, 3 rolls. :. $50
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-01
CRIME Of A
C|GARET F|END

ST. LOUIS, April Oscar j.
Weinsberg, a 19 year old boy, is
held a prisoner here with a possible
murder charge hanging over him.
waiting the outcome of the bullet
wounds he inflicted on his step
father, DR.. Julian Weinsberg. The
shooting was deliberate The boys
mind was deranged by cigarette
smoking He imagined he was be-
ing defrauded by his stepfather out
Of s3S. That caused the tragedy.
Young Weinsberg has had good
education Suddenly he left home.
Then the cigarette habit grew upon
him. He smoked from 10 to Is
packages a day. His nerves went
to pieces and he had to give up a
good position.
Brooding over fancied wrongs,
and taking a revolver. he went to
Dr.. Weinsberg's and demanded s3S
and two diplomas, which he said
were his property. DR.. Weinsberg
ordered the boy from the house,
and then Oscar fired AS his step
father lay helpless on the floor. the
boy fired more bullets into him.
When arrested he appeared to
gloat over his crime. He seemed
to think he had done commend
able deed.