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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-31
SOLDIERS ON THEIR WAY
Headed by Mounted Band March
Down Kansas Avenue This Morning.

After having been in camp at the fair
grounds since noon on Monday, the two
squadrons of the Seventh cavalry regi-
ment, U. 8. A, under the command OF
Lieutenant Colonel John Guilfoyle, and
who are on a practice march of $50
miles, struck camp this morning and
proceeded on their way to Fort Leaven-
worth
The cavalcade passed down Kansas
avenue just before nine o'clock and al
though the worst kind of weather has
been experienced by the troopers since
their arrival here both the men ana
the horses presented a generally excellent
appearance. The famous mounted
band, belonging to this regiment, head
ed the squadrons in their march
through the city and was generous with
its music from one end of Kansas ave-
nue. to the other. 1t certainly was quite
a novelty for those who happened to
be on the streets to see and hear this
band.
Adjutant General Hughes. Major
Alvarado Fuller, Assistant Adjutant
General Dennison and other
officers of the National Guard
of the state, stood at the
corner Of Eighth and Kansas avenues
and gave hurried handshakes to the
officers of squadrons as they rode by.
1t had been the intention of the Off
GERS of the squadrons to break camp
and move on towards Leavenworth yes
clement weather and the muddy condi-
tion of the roads it was thought best to
postpone the start until today. On the
way to Leavenworth the troopers will
camp over night at both Ozawkie and
Winchester.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-31
NO APPEAL TO REASON SUIT.
District Attorney Bone Isn't Contem-
plating Second One.

The story which emanates from Gil
rard, Kan, to the effect that the Unit
ed States postoffice department will
through the instrumentality of the
United States district attorney for
Kansas institute new criminal pro-
ceedings against the Appeal to Reason
for misuse of the mails is denied as
false by H j. Bone, United States
district attorney.
A hearing will be had at Fort Scott
the second week in November at the
November term of the United States
court on an old charge that is still
pending in which the government
claims that in sending letters through
the mail an offer of a reward for the
kidnapping of Ex-Governor Taylor
which was printed on the outside of
the envelope constituted a violation Of
the law. 1t is stated that the proprie-
tor of the Appeal to Reason offered
twice to plead guilty to the indictment
but at both times the court was oc-
cupied with other matters. Since
then demurrer has been entered to
the indictment claiming that the pos
tai laws were not violated though it is
acknowledged that the letters were
sent through the mails with the en-
velopes printed in the manner de-
Scribeds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-31
TRUST COMPANY CLOSES.
San Francisco Institution Was Not a
Member of the Clearing House.

San Francisco, Cal, Oct. 31.-The
California Safe Deposit and Trust COM
pany bank has closed it's doors. A r1Dtice
was posted on the door stating that
lowing to the fact that the bank was
not a member Of the Clearing House
vantage of clearing house certificates 1t
would close for a few days.
The California Safe Deposit and
Trust company was regarded as one of
the strong financial institutions of the
city. Its president is D. F. Walker. j.
D. Brown is manager. The bank is un-
derstood to be the financial agent on
the coast for the Western Pacific rail-
way now being built.
AS soon as the notice was posted a
curious crowd gathered in front of
the bank building at the corner of Cali
fornia and Montgomery streets. The
doors were closed however and no one
was admitted.
The closing of the bank was caused
by heavy Withdrawals Of deposits dur
ing the past few days. The bank could
of the Clearing House association and
found it impossible to secure the cash
to meet demands made upon it, 1t is
the opinion of local bankers that the
California Safe Deposit and Trust COM
pany is solvent and that the embarrass-
ment is merely temporary. The news of
the closing of the bank was not made
public until o'clock, the closing hour,
SO that none of the other banks was af-
fected. The banks that are members
of the Clearing House association are
all using clearing house certificates and
are paying only small amounts of cash
that are necessary to meet pay rolls.
The heads of these banks manifest no
alarm over the situation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-31
HE JUMPED HIS Bail.
All Efforts to Find Raymond Hitch
cock Prove UnavaiIing.

New York Oct. 31.-Raymond Hitch
cock, the actor, is under $4,000 bail to
appear in court today to answer a
charge of criminal assault upon which
he was arrested several days ago. No
trace of him has been found up to the
hour at which he was to have been in
court, however, although the search for
him had been prosecuted steadily
throughout the night and morning. One
after another of the theories which
have been advanced as to what became
of Hitchcock after his sudden diSap-
pearance early yesterday are being run
down by the police and detectives. One
Of the first of these to be exploded was
that he took passage on the steamer
Majestic for Europe yesterday. Hitch
cok's name was not on the passenger
list and the officials of the line said
they had absolutely no reason to believe
that he is among the Majesticss passen-
gers.
Flora Zabelle, the missing actors
wife, who has a part in the Yankee
Tourist company in which Hitchcock
has been starring, was completely ex-
hausted today as the result of the
strain of the last "a hours. Despite the
fact that she was apparently on the
verge of breakdown, she went through
her part in both the matinee and even
ing performances of Yankee Tourist
After the close Of the performance Mrs.
Hitchcock remained up all night assist
ing in directing the search for her hus-
band. She will not listen to any theory
which includes flight, insisting that she
believes he has been the victim of foul
play. In support of her contention she
declares that Hitchcock made absolute
ly no preparations for flight as he had
only a few dollars in money and two or
three rings with him when he left the
hotel yesterday morning.
Mrs. Hitchcock, to whom he was
married two years ago in ST. Louis. is
the daughter of Mr.. Mangasarian, an
Armenian of Chicago, a lecturer on
ethical culture.
AS a result of Hitchcock's disappear
ance Wallace Berry, a young western
actor who has been his understudy, has
risen to the leading role in the popular
Broadway piece, at single bound, and
is likely to keep the place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-31
Weather Still Cloudy.

The clouds which have been over
hanging Topeka for several days are
still very evident but a general clear
Ing up is expected soon. The forecast
for tomorrow calls for colder weather
with a clearing up and there may be
showers in the eastern portion of the
state tonight. While the weather
bureau is not ready to issue a forecast
for Saturday the present indications
are that the day will be a good one for
the football game. 1t has been cloudy
in Topeka all day and the sun has been
totally obscured. The wind is of the
10 wvelocity of ten miles an hour from
the south. The temperature which has
been about constant all day is as fol-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-31

clearing house certificates by the banks
of Salt Lake and the restriction of
Withdrawals of cash to 500 at a time
and 5000 per week, business is prog
President Charles S. Burton of the
clearing house says the banks will be
fully able to finance any deal that any
of their customers may wish to make,
whether it be here or in China.
No Restrictions at Helena.
Helena, Mont, Oct. 31.-There is no
change in the local financial situation.
No restrictions have been placed on
Withdrawals, nor have there been any
unusual demands upon the banks.
Local bankers feel that the strained
situation is rapidly drawing to close
and they anticipate no excitement in
this state. They are prepared, how
ever, for any emergency. 1t is improb-
able that either certificates, notices or
holidays will be utilized.
Ignored the Holiday.
San Francisco, Oct. 31.-The banks
here opened for business today as usual
in spite of the fact that Governor Gill
lette had declared a legal holiday. A
police officer was stationed at each
bank, but there was no excitement and
but few people except employees were
at the banks when 10 o'clock. the
opening hour, came. The stock ex-
change and produce exchange opened
as usual.
Cashing All Checks.
Butte, Mont, Oct. 31.-With the sin
gle exception of the Savings bank, which
probably will be reopened shortly,
Butte banks are transacting business
today as usual They are cashing
checks as presented and have not cur
tailed depositors in any way.
ID. & N. w. Can't Pay.
New York, Oct. 31.-NoticeS were sent
by the Denver & Northwestern Railway
company to the effect that because of
the financial condition in New York,
the company has been unable to obtain
the funds necessary for the payment Of
the $6,0O0,000 first gold mortgage per
cent bonds called for retirement No
vember I.
Increase of $5,S7O,OOO.
Chicago Oct. 31.-It is estimated that
the national banks of this city will in
crease their circulation $5,870,0 in the
aggregate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-31
HOW ABOUT TAFT?
President Roosevelt Declines to Dis
cuss Report From Manila.

Washington. Oct. 31.-The president
declined to discuss the reported change
in the plans of Secretary Taft, and it
was stated in other official quarters
that nothing was known on the sub
ject. State department official said
that Secretary Taft's visit at Berlin
would be purely social, and that there
was no unusual situation there to
cause the fastening of his journey from
the Philippines.
1t is possible, 1t is pointed out, that
the German emperor has changed his
plans, so as to be in Berlin at the time
Mr.. Taft originally expected to be there,
but no advices to this effect have
reached here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-31

to get it cashed, and now I am broke,
all but 35 cents.
Besides that 1 owe the hotel $23
and have no way to pay it and want
Sunday, where I know that I have g.
place to eat and sleep" Numerous
plans were suggested, Mr.. Chambers
proposing to give his check in ex-
change for the difference, but this
would not have been accepted at the
railway station in payment for a ticket
to the Missouri town. Finally the
matter was settled by Mr.. Chambers
proffering the stranger in distress the
price of a ticket to his home in st.
Joseph and it was accepted and he
will wait for the money market to
ease for his hotel bill and the money
advanced. In most instances such in
cidents are accepted in the utmost
good humor as the situation seems to
be thoroughly appreciated by every
one.
Santa F'e to Pay in Cash.
There was a rumor prevalent this
morning to the effect that the Santa
Fe offices which pay on the first of the
morrow. This, however, is denied by
Treasurer E. L. Copeland, who said
this morning: "Our employees will be
paid as usual tomorrow in checks and
they will be able to take these checks
directly to the cashier as they have
done in the past and get currency for
them.
This will turn between 40 and 30
thousand dollars loose in the commun-
ity and should do much towards allie
waiting the shortage in currency which
has existed since the banks adopted the
New York clearing house plan. We
were a little in doubt at one time as
to whether we would be able to cash
the checks after they were issued but
by making an especial effort we have
been able to get all the cash neces-
sary.
I'VE feel that the Topeka financial
have made a great stand
at this time and feel that it is our
duty to assist them in every way pos
sible. Our interests are identical and
why should we not strain a point at
this time to tide over the crisis. To- |
peka has been good to us and now
we have a chance in a measure at |
least to show that we are willing to |
DO our part.
1--WE were fortunate in securing as |
sistance from an outside source and |
have no doubt that there will be |
plenty of money on hands to pay all of |
he checks presented to the cashiers
department tomorrow by our en-
oloyes At any rate we are going to
make the attempt and the majority |
IF the employees will receive their
shecks if some of the rest of US are
compelled to wait for few days"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-31
THE RECEIVER is DISCHARGED
Keith Tract Litigation Finally Comes
to an End Today.

The final termination of the long
career of the Keith tract-Kenwood
addition-in the courts came today
when Judge Pollock of the United
States circuit court issued an order di-
recting the receiver to return to the
court an accounting of the funds col
lected and disbursed. As soon as this
accounting has been made by H. @,
Larimer, the receiver, the receivership
will be discharged by the court.
The compensation of the receiver
was referred by the court to George
Sharttt, clerk of the United States cir
cult court, and this will be adjudicated
oy Mr. Sharitt. The compensation of
c. P. Bolmar as special master was al
lowed by the court as fled.
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ELOPERS ARE FOUND.
VIM. Hoy and Miss Earl Wed aa
Hays City.

Hays City, Oct. 31.-Wm. Hoy Of
st. Marys and Miss Mary Earl OF Osa
born were married here Monday even-
ing by the probate judge OF Ellis
county.
The bride is only 16 years old and ID
the daughter of w. A. Earl, a promi-
nent citizen of Osborn. The bride-
groom is a son of A. D. Hoy. a well
known banker at st. Marys. The
couple eloped last Saturday and went
to Russell, where they were unable to
followed his daughter to Salina, where
all trace of them was lost. It waa
supposed they had gone to st. Marya
and he went there but failed to locate
them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-31
UP GOES THE RATE.
Bank of England Has Made the Ex-
pected Advance.

London, Oct. 31.-The rate of dis
count of the Bank of England was
raised today from 4 " to 5 u per cent.
The increase had been regarded as a
foregone conclusion in consequence of
the inroads made upon the Bank Of
Englands stock of gold by the de-
mand from America and the recent
rise in the discount rate of the Inn
perial Bank of Germany. Since last
Thursday the United States secured
about f3,25O.000 in gold from the
Bank of England and in the open
market and the banks reserve had
been reduced to about 100000
which, however, was f2,500,00 great
er than at this time last year, when
the bank rate was six per cent. 1t
was hoped early in the month that
the Bank of England might finish the
year without increasing the rate, but
the financial furry in America upset
these calculations and caused unwel-
come pressure here, necessitating pro-
tective measures.
Apart from the American demands
the Egyptian requirements for the
movement of the huge cotton crop of
that country have yet to be satisfied
and money is badly wanted In Brazil
and Germany. Should London re-
that Paris will help to the extent of
f3,OOo,OOO in gold in exchange for
sterling bills. This is similar to the
transaction of last year. when the
American demand for gold was so
keen. This friendly disposition on the
part of the Bank of France and the
fact that the United States this year
afforded much help to the South
American market during the strain
probably kept the Bank of England
authorities from raising the discount
rate to six per cent.
The announcement of the higher
bank rate, put an end to the suspense
which had been hanging over the
stock exchange for some days and
was the signal for a general improve
ment Americans at noon stood two
to six points above yesterdays closing
prices this being more than a point
over parity Union Pacific and St.
Paul led the rally.
Coppers were in good demand. The
market which under the influence of
the overnight rally in the New York
market and the monetary outlook was
more satisfactory had a greater ap-
pearance of cheerfulness than for
some time past.
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lows.

did they succeed In finding name for
'9Yes. But they had an awful time doing
What was the trouble?''
1--WE wanted to adopt name from
Pullman car and she insisted upon using
the name of a breakfast food
What was the resultT
''They compromised by using the name
of q new brand of cigar."-Mlwaukee
Sentinel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-31
EXTRA SESSION CALL.
Louisiana Legislature Asked to Deal
With Railroad Situation.

New Orleans, Oct. 91.-A proclama-
ton calling for an extra session of the
Louisiana legislature to consider the
regulation of railroads, telephone. tel
egraph and express companies and to
provide for the ousting of the corpor-
ations which carry suits against state
sued early today by Lieut.. Governor
Sanders.
Mr.. Sanders issued the proclama-
ton in the absence of Governor Blan-
chard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-31
Escaping Convict Caught.

Oakland. Cal, Oct. 31.-Frank
Smith, alias Marshall, an escaped con-
vict from the Minnesota state refor-
matory at st. Cloud, was arrested yes
terday in Berkely and turned over to
the Oakland police to be held waiting
the arrival of an officer from the Min
nesota institution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-31
Frank Ternplin Arrested.

Frank Templin, alias Clemmons. a
young tailor, was arrested last night by
officers Judkins and Summers upon
advice from st. Joseph, where he was
wanted for stealing clothing from a
tailor shop where he was employed
and passing bogus checks. Templin
was working in a Topeka tailor shop,
and has been here several days. He
had pawned an overcoat which the St.
Joseph officers claim is a part of the
stolen goods. An officer arrived today,
and will take Templin back on the first
train
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-31

What was your impression of Eu-
roper We'll" answered Mr.. Cum
rox, Judging from what mother and
the girls say, there doesn't seem to be
much to the place except art and mat
rfmony. 1t depends for revenue al
most entirely on pictures and pedi-
grees. Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-31
GROSSCUP ARRESTED.
Gives s., 900 Bond to Answer Charge of
Constructive Manslaughter

Chicago, Oct. 31.-Judge Peter s.
Grosscup of the United States circuit
court has been served with a warrant
charging him with manslaughter. as
one of the directors in an electric rail-
way at Nation, Ill, on which several
were recently killed in a collision. The
bail of SIS 900 was furnished
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-31
FAIL TO ROB A BANK.
Safe at Pawnee Rock Wrecked But No
Money Is Secured.

Great Bend. Kan, Oct. 31.-An at
tempt was made early this morning to
rob the bank at Pawnee Rock, ten
miles west of here, by dynamite. Rob-
bers were scared away before securing
any money. The safe was partly
wrecked and the front of the building
was blown out
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weather Indications.

Chicago, Oct. 31.-Forecast for
Kansas: Generally fair tonight and
Friday except showers in east portion
tonight; cooler Friday.
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Tobacco Barn Burned.

Owensboro, KY, Oct. 30.-The to-
bacco barn of William Green, near
Curtisville, was destroyed by fire to-
day. The tobacco warehouses of John
Matthews near this city are being pro-
tected by armed men. Members of the
Society of Equity are hocking to town
and it is estimated that 5000 will at
tend a meeting here tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-31
TOBACCO WAR IN KY.
An Army of Several Hundred Men Has
IL Been Modified.

Calhoun, KY, Oct. 31.-The war of the
American Society of Equity against
the tobacco buyers in western and cen
trail Kentucky is being renewed. Every
effort is being made by growers to hold
the 1907 crop and induce the buyers to
quit the field. An army Of several hun
dred men was mobilized at Iivermore
today. They will call on buyers and
demand that they quit the field and re-
scind all contracts that have been made
with growers, and will then march to
this city and present similar demands
to other buyers.
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DuIusn Board to Resume.

Duluth, Mimi, Oct. 31.-The direc-
tors of the Duluth board of trade voted
this morning not to resume trading to-
day. 1t is likely that trading will be
resumed Monday.
No Hitch In Business.
Salt Lake City, Oct. 31.-On this the
second day since the adoption Of the
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Portland Banks Are Open.

Portland, Ore, Oct. 31.-All the banks
in Portland, with the exception of the
Title Guarantee and Trust company,
are doing business today with no evil
dence of excitement. A feeling of op-
timism is apparent in manufacturing
and commercial circles. News from the
interior of the state is of supporting
character
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-12

to demand of Omaha a just share OF the
returns in the matter of improvements.
There will be better police service. better
fire departments and better schools after
annexation than before,
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-12

by no means a representative body. for the
simple reason that the advocates of annexa-
ton were left out by the nature of the
cali. Only ants were present and, of
course, no public opposition to the action
OF that meeting could ind expression. The
same would be the attitude in the election
time. He continued the discussion by citing
the manifest extravaganza of maintaining
two sets of city officials He declared that
South Omaha never would have the strong
and progressive public spirit that would
be had II it were placed fifty miles away
from the metropolis; but this is not the
case in its present condition. 1t will be
continually Slapped by the influence of the
big city on the north. There are no big
churches. no big theaters such as might
10 supported. There are no big hotels and
fever will be. All these things find their
natural base In the larger city. South
Omaha is therefore practically only par
or limb Of the larger city. The big city
now has no chance to induce large manu-
features to come here for the reason that
IL cannot lend any material assist nc :
by the granting OF favorable franchises or
arranging favorable conditions between the
coming industries with the railroads. When
il shall be able to do this its prg MISS
will go a long way farther toward inGTclns
new industry than the promises of the
lesser city here. The taxes OF the two
cities are the same to all intents, and tbs
bonded Indebtedness is not materially DIFF
ferent. South Omaha has practically
reached the limit of its borrowing capacity
as the lack of any premium on its bonds
testifss. South Omaha will have from,
three to four councilmen, who will be able
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-12

temporarily absent, and said substitutes
are paid for only the time they teach.