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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
SHOOT BILL HACKNEY.
Unknown Man on Train Tried to Kill
Gallant William.

A strange man, westerner from his
appearance, pulled a revolver on Bill
Hackney of Winfield, on No. of the
Santa Fe last evening just shortly be-
fore it pulled into, Topeka and the
scared passengers& who were not
crouching back of the seats looked ev-'
cry minute to see cold-blooded murder
Ok, however jumped in and grabbed
the mans arm and kept him from
shooting while other nearby passen-
gers interfered further and calling on
the conductor had the man with the
gun removed to the smoking car.
Hackney was sitting back in his seat
in the chair car trying to catch few
minutes of sleep. He had dropped his
head down on the head rest when
man back of him stretched out one leg
and placed it up on the chair seat in
front of him and right next to Hack
ney's head. Hackney objected to this
and lifted the mans foot off of the
chair.
A few minutes passed and the foot
was put back up. Hackney put it down.
The man with the foot started to joggle
dent intention of disturbing Hackney's
nap. firing of this he stretched out
his foot again and gouged Hackney on
the head with the heel of the boot.
Hackney got mad. He started up
from his chair, the stranger getting up
at the same time. Hackney got there
first, however, and with his open hand
proceeded to slap his man smartly
about the face. The man put his hand
on the inside of his coat and brought
out a revolver. Before it could be fired
Mr.. Hughes and other bystanders rush
ed in and interfered. The man with
the gun was not known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
HE LOSES AN EYE.
The Murderer of William Whitley Has
Been Identified.

London, Jan. 25.--The police have
identified the murderer of William
Whitley as Horace George Raynor. He
is supposed to have been school
master but recently was unemployed
and lived in q cheap hotel ar Blooms
bury. He told the proor' eto- Of ;he
place that he was the son CT
wealthy London business man hail
ing from Yorkshire" from which Part
of the country the late Mr. Whitley
came. Passports and letters found on
Raynor showed ne had travelled much
in Russia and elsewhere on the cen
tinent. Tho murderer was operated
upon this morning. His injured eye
was removed ana the bullet he fired
into his forehead was extracted. The
doctors believe Rayno~ will recover.
Tho motive for the crime is still
mystery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

There is a vast differ
ence in the way grocery
stores are conducted-and
a still greater difference
in the quality of groceries
carried.
We conduct our grocery
in the best possible man
ner and carry only the
highest quality of goods.
By placing your order
with us you save money,
as extra quality is much
cheaper than inferior
goods.
Our meat and vegetable
departments receive the
same attention.
Let us have your order
for your Sunday dinner.
We know one trial will
convince you. Prompt de-
livery. Courteous treat
1o1o1o+
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
ABOUT $4,000 FOR TERRY.
The Madison Square Garden Benefit a
Good Thing for McGovcrn.

New York. Jan. 25.-The last of series
of benefits for Terry McGovern. the for
mer featherweight champion. who is now
in sanitarium: was held at Madison
Square garden Wednesday night. There
were a number of bouts between boxers
and wrestlers of national repute. The
treasurer of the fund says that between
SO OO0 and 81, 900 has been realized for Nc
Govern from the various benefits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25

Everybody reads The State Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
SURGICAL OPERATION BILL.
Drastic Measure Designed to Protect
Women From Assault.

Women From Assault.
Dover. Del, Jan. 25.-By a vote of
twenty-six to eight the house has
passed the bill presented by Repre-
sentative Holcomb (Dem.), of New
castle, providing that a surgical opera
ton shall be performed on all men
convicted of attempting to assault
women in Delaware. It must be per-
viction and will be in addition to the
existing Imprisonment sentence of
twenty years.
The opponents of the measure con-
tend that the proposed punishment is
cruel. The bill now goes to the SEN
ate.
The additional punishment is the
most drastic ever proposed in Della
ware. The bill. which has many sup
por1ers IN ooth political parties, is an
outcome of recent attempted assaults
on white women throughout Delaware
BY negroes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
F1eld Estate SIS. ooo. GOO.

the Marshall Field estate today filed
with the probate court an inventory
of the late merchants possessions The
approximate value of the estate is
placed at $75,000,0O0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-25
5000 Barrels of Whisky Burned.

Newport. Ky. Jan. "a loss of $3.50. 900
was caused by last nights fire in the
plant and warehouses of the Old '76 Dis
filling company. which finally was
brought under control at daylight today.
Five of the seven buildings connected
with the distillery were destroyed. Five
thousand barrels of whisky were burned.
Everybody reads The State Journal
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
Another Question for The Haeue

Every day or two we are told of new
questions which are to be brought before
The Hague Conference Russia wants
this: England demands that; Germany IS
fearful Of the other thing The latest
story which possibly indicates a rift in
the lutte of peace comes from Argentina.
and is that that country intends 20 raise
the problem Of citizenship. Il appears
that many Germans and Italians have
settled IN Argentina and while they claim
the protection of the country and certain
exemptions, they decline to give up their
citizenship in Europe.
The question may seem not very i'm
portant, but IT is a pretty vital one to
all the South American republics. In
countries which have strong governments
no such question arises. because the i'm
migrants. if they find il profitable to re-
main. soon deem it advisable to become
citizens and take the oath Of allegiance.
But in the South American republics
there is always a large element Of foreign
population which desires to get all the
profit it can from the country and which
claims exemptions from the duties Of
citizenship under the flag of its native
land.
In Mexico this particular problem is
acute, for there have settled thousands
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
Elevating the Stage.

The tendency in dramatic affairs I'm
America has been steadily toward the
better. we believe. and. as we grow more
thoughtful as a people there is coming
a demand that the theater-0ne Of the
most potent of educational factors-shau
cease TO be merely q place Of amuse-
ment and distraction. As our literature
gets less frivolous and more earnest. so
will dramatic art follow il. and the stage
come to fn that function which belonged
% IL in the days when it was started by
the priests
One of the signs Of the times is the
dedication and opening in Chicago Of a
theater under the auspices Of St Vim
cents College and the Roman Catholic
authorities Of the diocese. The theater
IS. Of course. controlled by the college.
It is called the College Theater. and
the performances in fl, for the most part.
viii be given by the students and their
friends. It is announced. however. that
on occasions the general public will be
permitted TO attend, and that profes-
si0nal actors will be engaged.
Tn the dedication Of this unique thea
ter the bishop OF the diocese, Bishop Mul-
doom, pointed out the fact, which is Of
ten forgotten by the public, that the
theater really belongs 10 the church He
instanced the mystery plays and the
moraliues Of the Middle Ages. and show
ed how the stage came into being as ar
adjunct to the religious services. Of
course, the stage has Travelled far from
the pulpit since those days. but if it has
become decadent and fallen below the
ideals that once were set. it is all the
more the duty of the church to come 10
the rescue and redeem the stage to its
higher use.
After the pulpit said Bishop Mul-
doom. there is no such influence in the
world as the theater. when it seeks to
do good. No one can doubt the truth of
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
MEN AND THINGS.
where win Conventions Be HeIdg

~ W III 0t
Already the question Of where the Re
publican national convention viii be held
next year is receiving attention from
prominent members Of the dominant
party. Chicago has let It be known that
she would like 10 entertain both the Re
publicans and the Democrats in l&S but
AT this time it is not considered probable
that the Windy City will be selected by
the Republicans. whatever the Democrats
may do. inasmuch as it was there that
the former gathered to nominate Roose-
welt and Fairbanks three years ago
However. Chairman New. Of the Repub-
lican National Committee. declares that
all applications viii be considered strictly
on their merits, and, as the Illinois
metropolis offers unusual inducements in
the way Of hotel and hall accommodations.
il would seem 20 have a chance. at least
Formal applications for the convention
have been submitted by Seattle, Denver
ST. Louis, and Kansas Cay, in addition %
Chicago, and Philadelphia and St Paul
have indicated that they are interested
in the matter and may present their
claims later No announcement as TO
applications made TO the Democratic
National Committee have been forth
coming lately. Baltimore is a candidate
for the honor OF entertaining the Demo
Gratis and it is known that that city
Is favored by some members Of the
committee. On many occasions in the
past political expediency has been con-
sidered in the selection Of convention
cities 20 the exclusion Of everything else.
Both the national committees are expect
ed 10 act about the first Of the coming
year.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
HONEYSUCKLE.
LKNrittan f-r Tha Nash

Written for The Washington Heraldl
sucsle-gost-lesf, as tho ancinnts knew thee
Roaming. leaping. loving SO luzmiant,
Al the roads and rambc@ children bear unto thee
And the grass the woodhines smother and displant
Plain thou art in flow ring when thy white currutnr
Springs from two leaves twinful iointed close and
fellow.
And the sun steals iuwaris bashful, hiding shoot
ing.
To a honeym0oning with the tender yellow.
Wild as art thou. rambler, thou obevest training.
And with walls Of beryl trims the house and
lawn
Edens clothing vert thou az the Gods distrainine.
Twining as the serpent simple as the fawnY
Humming birds before thee hide themselves in
motion.
SicSencd ly thy sweetness and thy want Of art.
Posing ere they sip thee in thy verdured ocean
A the scag1ll fshcth in the blows heart
Thou wilt die a winter bUt be everlasting:
Earth but for thy pruning would he oyerrln.
And thy power. stretching. though forever fasting
Thou would climb the ether and exhaust the sur.
Could they not explain thee with the Scripture lilies
Though they knew an secrets 4 the soul above
That thy dauntless sFearngs, stronger than
Achilles.
Had their towering instinct from the seed Of lore
GEO. ALFRED TOWNSEND.
GaDland. Nd.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
AS TO THE BEEF TRUST.
Prices Continue Upward in Spite of
Trust "Busting."

From the Savannah News
During several months from time 10
time the information has been given 10
the public that the government AZ Wash
ington has busted" the beef trust, with
headquarters i'm Chicago and Kansas City.
There have been investigations Of its op-
eratons and laws passed by Congress on
the "trust-busting line But when the
housewife has gone out TO do the family
marketing she has been invariably met
with the statement Beef is up this
morning. maam." She hasn't been able
to find the slightest sign of the scalp Of
the trust hanging at the belt Of the great
Rough Rider of the White House She
has been unable 10 ascertain where she
has saved a penny in household expenses
by reason Of the hurly-burly attending
the belaboring Of the trust with the big
stick. But she has seen, and continues TO
see, her portion Of steak growing daily
smaller and the cost of il growing larger
under the manipulations Of the trust Are
the housewives Of the country immensely
pleased with calling that sort Of thing
"prOSperitva'
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
FLEETING FANCIES.
From the Milwaukee Sentinel
\ GRAVE on THE BORDER.

Only a grave on the border.
There in the shifting sands,
Where the winds blow hot across the
waste
or arid. burning lands
A pile Of stones. a headboard rough,
To mark the lonely spot
Soldier or miner. I wonder which?
Thirst, or a pistol shot?
Only a grave on the border
And Che winds 0f the desert bare
Sing their song. a requiem,
on the shimm ring sitting air.
The howl Of the Cowardly coyote
Comes from y1ndCr hiI
When The night is black and the hot
winds dead.
And the cactus gaunt and still
Only a grave on the border.
Lonesome and des0late.
With headboard bleached and name OBJ
sCure-
One Of the whims of Fate.
Who but God can tell it
The tale of the sandy pl0t7
Soldier or miner. 7 wonder which
Thirst, or a pistol shot2
Arizona, 1889.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
Alexis AIadin's service 10 Russia

The people Of the United States have
always been in keenest sympathy with
the masses of Russia in their struggle
toward freedom, hut that sympathy re-
ceived a pretty severe check when. a
few months ago, Maxim Gorky. whom
we had known as a novelist and one 0f
the leaders Of the reform movement in
Russia. came 10 this country and was
crushed beneath the weight of public
opinion because of his mode Of living.
We are much like the English. in that we
make rather a shibboleth Of virtue i'm
our public men; and the Russian cause
lost almost as much in America by
Gorky's misbehavior as did the Irish
cause when Parnell was found out.
Another Russian visitor who has just
returned home after several months
propaganda in this country has helped
greatly to eradicate the bad impression
left by his predecessor. Insisting strong
~ on the high ideals Of progressive Rus
sia. Alexis Aladdin proved himself a sane
and conservative prophet Of Russian lib
erty. Before he went he made a state
ment declaring that he had not come
here as an agitator, but with an ardent
desire 10 acquaint the American public
with the aspirations Of the Russian peo-
pie. He paid a graceful tribute TO the
American press, which he said had sin
cerely helped him in everything that
seemed reasonable and acceptable and
he asserted that he found here fun sym
pathy for the Russian masses so long
as they struggle openly and honestly for
representative government. I believed ir
the strong, deep-rooted, idealistc instincts
Of the American democracy" he declared,
and I was not mistaken
Mr.. Aladdin goes back to Russia with
substantial aid for the cause which h
represents. He has accomplished mucf
more for his people than he realizes, per
haps. for he has taught us 10 respect his
cause and has shown us, indubitably that
there Is a strong and progressive element
in Russia eager 30 reform political con
ditions through pacific and constitutional
means.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
The South's Last Duel.

The indictment Of Patrick Calhoun in
connection with the san Francisco graft
Investigations recalls the duel he fought
with John D. Williamson about twenty
years ago, which probably was the last
encounter Of It's kind IA the South. VIII
hanson was a Rome tGaJ man. AMI
the meeting between him and Calhoun,
who at that time was an Official Of the
Piedmont Air Line, occurred on the Rome
and Decatur Railroad, now a branch Of
the Southern, somewhere between Rome
and Gadsdeu. Williamson was president
Of the old Chattanooga, Rome and Co
lumbus then, and, according TO the rec
election Of a writer I'm the Rome Trib-
uue. it was he who precipitated the
trouble by charging Calhoun with lying
Calhoun challenged and Williamson ac-
Cepted. naming Jack" King Rome
banker. as his second. Calhoun's second
was Henry Jackson, an Atlanta attorney
The pons chosen We're rev0lvers
Williamson went 10 Rome the day Of the
duel in his private car. said 20 have
been the finest In the South. Two en-
ployez and "a surgeon in addition to the
second completed his party Calhoun. his
second, and another surgeon also went
% the dgeing ground in a private car.
and The two special trains were left
standing on the track while shots were
exchanged. Williamson won the toss
The two seconds engaged I'm 4 quarrel
according 20 the Tribune writer. and for
q time 10 seemed as If another conflict
was Inevitable, bat, finally, matters were
smoothcd over and the principals pro-
eeeded on the word being given. VIII
hanson emptsd his weapon without HIT
ting his adversary. Il have five bullets
here. with any one Of which 7 can take
your life. said Calhoun. Fire. sir. I am
ready to receive them was the reply.
Thsreup0n Calhoun fred all five shots
into the air. Ultimately the two shook
bands and repaired % WiIllams7u's ear
and by the time they reached Rome were
fast friends again.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
An Official Poet. at Last2

Our multifarioUs President has deco
rated an obscure or. more properly speak
ing, forgotten poet. He has galvanized
a long neglected ode and given it the vi
vacity and yirility of his own quickening
touch. Years agO-something like twenty
or more-it is said that Mr.. Roosevelt
highly commended some verses addressed
to or delivered at Farragut. They ap-
peared in the Century Magazine. we be
lieye, and the author treasured the praise
as a valuable possession. as well he
might. The writeTof the commendation has
now become the President Of the United
states, and the poet-Mr William T.
Meredith-approache him and probably
pulled the letter of other days and
asked If it would not be a good idea
20 get his metrical production out to the
navy. II il deserved celebration a decade
ago. il should be riper in its admirable
qualities to-day. Mr.. Roosevelt. who
turns his attention 10 many things with
the facility and feryor Of eternal youth,
caught at the suggestion. He recently
sought 10 have a general order issued
from the War Department commencing
an army captain for reporting in the
routine of his duties a lieutenant who Of
Tended an enlisted man; he has prescribed
special acrobauc equestrian stunts for
obese field officers Of the military estab-
lishment; he has taken up the suggestion
that old noncommissioned officers be
made junior leutenants as a reward for
their services; he has decided that the
Naval Academy course shall he over
hauled-and it was easy enough TO tackle
a slumberlng muse and fiji the strenuous
day wiki its awakened melody
The poem goes out TO a patient service
In the midst Of the alarums OF a second
jamestown campaign as solace 10 per-
sonnel torn by the problem Of getting rid
of officers Of mere experience. and ter
rorized by the calamity Of the usurpation
Of line titles by the useless staff The
troublous hour will pulsate with song.
There viii be an obliteration Of woe by
the reclaimed poets call.
"Ou hy heights hatte-r'0ughed.
While the spa-s quiv5r;
onward siill names f.c CLOUD
Whore the Hks shivCr
See yCn forts star IS SET
Storm and fire past.
Cheer him lais-FauaClt.
LaSLCd 20 the mast.
There dsrrs he for Duty
He covets not Fame
Fame Ike the storm beauty.
FitfHl and vain
Duty and CCunfUs love,
With bold cndear0r.
Shows he, and North and South
one Flag ever
"Obi while stlanfi-'s West
Knows mist or gale.
While tho Cuffs towering crest
TOPS green vale
Nations shall name thee yet
Old Heart ubr0ke.
Daring old Fsra-r'
ThuudgTboIt sfrasa.'
Who will say now that paths Of glory
lead but to the grave
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
SUNDAY. JUNE 2. 1867
An Eight.bour Day for Women.


said President Roosevelt in one Of the
rear-platform speeches which he deliv-
cred during his recent Western trip.
4 believe IN an cisht-hour day for the man.
but I want 70 see the mans wife receive as good a
SHOW as the man"
Nobody. we think will disagree with
the policy thus briefly outlined by the
Chief Executive There ought 20 be an
e.Eht-hour day for every woman, wheth-
er she be slavey or society queen. The
one should not be required or permitted
TO scrub and wash more than eight hours
In each twcnty-four. nor should the lat
ter be allowed 10 devote more than eight
hours daily 20 bridge or such exhausting
labor as the trying on Of new gowns
without calling down upon herself fit
punishment for violation of union rules.
L is an excellent idea the President has
given to the country. and we desire here
and now TO record our unreserved ap-
provaL
Of course. I'm bringing about the innO-
walton We should profit by the experiences
and the mistakes of other countries In
New Zealand. for example female do
mestic workers have formed a union. and
the secretary has sent 10 the housewives
of the colony a circular setting forth
certain new demands. compliance with
which. the employers are informed. will
'obviste the uupleasantness Of appearing
personally or by agent before the con-
~f1fgrrrrr
demands are so moderate and so com
mendable generally that We present them
here with the hope that they may prove
useful as a basis on which to build UP
an eight-hour day for women in the
United States:
The weeks work shall consist of sixt~-eizht hours
10 be divided as follows; Work 90 c7mmerCa srrrg
morning. except holidays az $50 a. m. and cease
On Mondays Tuesdays FRIDAYS and Saturdays at
1,@ p. M. with three intervals NJ Cuc-haf hour
each for meals and one hours interval IN the after
noon Of each DAY.
On Thursdays work shall cease az D. m. with
two intervals Of Cue-half hour each for meals.
On Sundays work shall cease az D. m. with
two intervals of half an hour each frr meals On,
domestlcs shall, II required. prepare tea between
the hours Of $50 p. M. and s3} p. m. ON alter
nate SUNDAYS
VII N#iI.-iat5 E'Ih >iau cttse ar ~ J. NJ. WIN
three intervals of half an hour each for meals and
one hour interval in Che afternoon.
On Sundays tEo hours shall be allowed 10 attend
Chmch IN The morning
Christmas Day Boxing Ds~ New Years Day
Kings Birthday. Prince of Wales Birthday An
nirers7U Day, Easter Monday. labor Day. and
all statutory holidays shall he deemed 70 be holi.
days and work done on those days SHAH be paid
frr at the utr 0f 1 shilling per hour
Don sites shall be in every evening al 10 D. IN
eEc-r, Thursday and 0u that night at z D IN.
The President, we are sure. will favor
an arrangement along the lines suggested
by these unpretendiug requests. and will
be proud Of his share in bringing about
the condition Of affairs which naturally
should follow proper agitation Of the
matter.