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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-04
ONE HOUSE LEFT.
That Is All That Remain of
Oakdale, Wis.
Two Known to Have Been Killed
and One Injured.

| Lacrosse, Wis, July 4.-Reports from
the district east of Lacrosse which was
swept by tornado last night, show at
least two persons to have been killed
and one fatally injured at Oakdale and
that the damage was much greater than
first reported. The dead are Mr.. and
Mrs. John Dame of Oakdale. Mrs. Will
liam Butterfield, of the same place is
fatally injured. The storm was most
severe in the vicinity of Oakdale on the
Milwaukee road and Warren's Mill and
Milestone, on the Omaha railway.
Oakdale with a population of 500 was
almost swept away, only one building,
thes tation, of the st. Paul railway be-
ing left standing. Every building in
the village and for some distance north
and south was either torn down or
damaged and a number of persons in
addition to those above mentioned are
reported to be seriously injured.
The full effect of the storm was felt
first at Milestone. Travelling south II
struck Warrens Mills where buildings
were torn down and a number of peo-
pie hurt. The crops were completely
ruined and farm buildings torn down
in line across the country to Oak
dale, where the whole town was torn
to pieces.
Continuing south from Oakdale a
strip of country south and east of
Tomah was laid bare by the storm.
Rescuing and searching parties were
sent out from Tomah, Black River
Falls, Camp Douglas and other towns
in the vicinity of the path of the tor
nado, but the number of casualties
has not been reported from all sec
tions, wires being down and communi-
cation being possible only by train. All
wires are dow neast of Tomah in many
places poles being snapped off close to
the ground.
West and south of Elroy the tornado
did a great deal of damage and for
some time both the Milwaukee and
North western railroads were without
wire service and trains were obliged to
proceed on slow orders.
Damage is also reported at Marsh
cut, tunnel and other points in the dis
trict affected. 1t will be "a hours be-
fore the complete list of casualties is
obtainable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-04

The impression prevails that Burns
will let Squires do the forcing for the
first eight or ten rounds in the expecta-
ton that the Australian will tire him
self out. Jeffries finally prevailed upon
Burns yesterday not to wear his pneu-
matte belt attachment which has been
the source of troubled argument be-
fore.
'I look for a good hard fight" said
Jeffries last night. II don't see why
Squires is so much favorite as he is
an unknown quantity. Burns is a bet
ter man than the Pacific coast fight
fans think. If Squires wins, if the pub
lie demands lit and there is enough
money in sight, I'll fight him"
Il haven't fully decided on my style
of lighting said Burns. 'I always Sc
lect my fighting method after L have
measured my man. 1 never felt more
sure of winning in my life
Il don't expect the fight to go over
Is rounds was Squires statement. Il
am in perfect condition and the fight
will be on the square"
The preliminaries preceding the main
event will commence at o'clock. Many
sporting men from Los Angeles, the
Nevada goldfields and other points ar
rived last night and this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-04

looting of the Anaconda Union store.
There was no cross-examination
Miss Annie Sanders followed Mrs.
Hooton and told of witnessing the loot
ing of the union store in Bennett ave
nue., Cripple Creek in August 1904.
Henry Maxi, of Silver City, Idaho, re-
lated on the stand his experience in the
Telluride district during the strike.
Makis English was so broken he could
scarcely be understood at times. He
said one day when under arrest without
any charge he refused to do some
lcathsome work and was fastened to a
telegraph pole, his arms being around
the pole and handcuffed on the other
side All the time he was under ar
rest Maxi said he had more than $500
in his pocket.
With the conclusion of Makfs testi-
mony adjournment was taken until 10
O'Clock Friday morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-04
ENIPORIA CELEBRATES.
DIR. G. w. Brown, Founder of the
Town, the Guest of Honor.

Emporia, Kan, July 4.-Emporia
began a two days celebration of the
fiftieth anniversary of the founding of
the town and of the Fourth of July
Wednesday afternoon. when the old
Settlers association gave a pro-
gramme in the Whitley opera house.
Old timers from al over the county
were here. They held an informal
party in honor of Emporias golden
anniversary. until the time for speech
making came
DR.. G. w. Brown. who is the prin-
cipal speaker of the celebration and
the guest Of honor of the town. ar
rived Tuesday afternoon from his
home in Rockford, Ill. DR.. Brown
was editor of the Herald of Freedom,
an antislavery paper published in Law
renee in the f1fties. and was the presi-
dent of the town company which To-
Gated and founded Emporia. Although
DR.. Brown is 81 years old, he is strong
and hearty. He will remain in town
several days, and on his return home
will visit in Topeka and Lawrence
Mrs. Margaret Hill McCarter of To-
peka gave an address. '+The Old
best speakers among the Kansas
women.
Another speaker of note was G. w.
Martin. secretary of the Kansas State
Historical society. Mr.. Martin knows
more about Kansas history than any
other person.
The semicentennial party was con-
tinued at night at the opera house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-04
A Chicago Woman Died From
the Shock Last Night
Caused by Explosion of a Giant
Cracker Near Her.
INDEPENDENCE DAY.
Celebration With Attendant
Casualties at Various Places.
New York City Has Spent S4,-
100000 for Fireworks.

Chicago, July 4.-The advance cele-
bration of the Fourth in Chicago last
night caused the death of one person,
serious injury to several and much
damage to property through fires and
explosions. The fatality was caused by
nervous shocks, woman falling dead
when a giant firecracker was exploded
close to her. Though the police made
numerous arrests in the efforts to en-
force the sane Fourth" regulati ations,
the destruction and damage to life
and property were as great as ever.
Statistics gathered from various
parts OF the United States by the Tri-
bune show six deaths and AZ people
injured through fireworks.
"MOther Queen of Oregon"
Portland, Ore, July 4.-One of the
most interesting features Fourth
of July celebration in this city today
was the naming of Mrs. Mary Ramsey
Lemons Wood, Mother Queen of
Oregon" Mrs. Wood is 120 years of
age and well in possession of her fac
ult1es. Mrs. Wood was born at Knox
vile, Tenn. May 20. 1887. In 1852.
she moved from Missouri to Oregon.
S4,OOO,OOO for Fireworks.
New York, July 4.-Independenc
day is being generally observed here
today in the usual way. Business gen
orally has been suspended while the
small boy and a good many men are
making all the noise they can by ex-
ploding fireworks. Dealers estimate
that New Workers have purchased
nearly $4.000,000 worth of STUFF filled
with gunpowder to celebrate and that
the day in consequence will be noisier
than ever
The Fourth at jamestown.
Norfolk, Va, July 4.-Descendants of
signers of the Declaration of Independ-
ence held a reunion at the jamestown
exposition today. Governor Charles E.
Hughes of New York and President
Woodrow Wilson of Princeton universi-
ty were the principal speakers at the
reunion, which was the main feature of
the Fourth of July celebration of the
exposition. Governor Hughes. as the
principal orator os- he day, was the
guest of President Tucker of the FIX
position company.
The reunion of the descendants of the
signers of the Declaration is under the
auspices of the Thomas Jefferson Me-
mortal ASSOCIATION. The movement orig |
mated in the north, and former Presi- |
dent Grover Cleveland is among those
who endorsed the idea. The ceremonies |
were held in the convention hall and in
cluded patriotic music.
The negro building of the exposition |
had its formal opening and dedicat ation |
today incident to the Independence day
celebration which attracted several |
thousand negroes to the grounds The /
building is now complete with many of |
the exhibits installed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-04

ahdicated, and has aroused internation-
al interest in sportdom. What adds in
terest to the fight is the appearance in
the arena of Jeffries as referee and his
declaration last night that he will re-
enter the ring and fight the Australian,
Squires, If victor today. The large
arena. having a seating capacity of
over 5000 has been completed and ev-
erything is in readiness for the men to
enter the ring at 2 o'clock this after
noon.
The advance sale is in the neighbor-
hood of $4,000. Promoter James Cof-
froth gave out a statement last night
to the effect that he expected a SO, 900
house. This is based on the expectation
that 1000 people will attend the con-
test. Betting on the fight last night
veered from 10 to Z, at which it has
was caused by the appearance of con-
siderable Burns money, little of which
has heretofore been in sight A num-
Der of bets were registered at this fig
ure and the prediction was made that
when the men entered the ring the
betting would be at even. This, how
ever, is believed to be somewhat over
drawn and the Antipodean will doubt
less step into the ring a favorite.
Squires, it is stated, will have an un-
derstanding with the referee Jeffries,
the right to toss the sponge for him.
He said that he never has and never
will give any one the right to signal
defeat on his behalf. Both men are in
excellent condition. Squires will enter
the ring at 1S2 pounds and Burns at 179.
Besides three pounds in weight, the
Australian has the advantage of three
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-04
Deputy U. S. Marshal Finds Him
on Front Porch
OF His SOn-in- Laws Home at
Pittsfield, Mass.
NOT TRYING TO DODGE
He Declares, But Did Not Know
What Was Wanted.
Chats Pleasantly and Invites
Officer to Call Again.

Pittsfeld, Mass, July 4-After a
| search lasting nearly two weeks in
which representatives of the United
states marshals of Chicago, Cleveland,
deavoring to serve upon John D. Rookie
feller, head of the Standard Oil COM
pany, a subpoena issued by Judge Lam
dis of the federal court of Chicago,
Mr: rockefeller was located in this
city and personal service made upon
him by Deputy u. S. Marshal Charles
L. Frink. of North Adams
After accepting service Mr.. Rockefel-
deavoring to dodge service, but that he
did not know exactly what was wanted
of him.
Early in the day Deputy Marshals
Frink and James Ruhl, the latter of
the Boston office, visited Taconic farm,
but E. Parmalee Prentice told them
that his father-in-law was not there.
The officers professed to be satisfied
with the statement and departed, re-
marking that they had no search war
rant which would permit them to go
through the house.
Deputy Ruhl boarded the train for
Boston and Deputy Frink went to his
home in North Adams, about 25 miles
from this city. Later Deputy Frink
decided to pay another visit to the farm,
and he returned to Pfttsfeld and Sc
cretly drove out there in the afternoon.
He proceeded through the wooded
driveway into the open space in front
of the house and recognized Rockefel-
Ter sitting on the piazza. The deputy
planning at the same time that Mr..
Rockefeller's presence in the federal
court at Chicago on July was needed.
Mr.. Rockefeller accepted service with
a smile, shook hands with the deputy
and expressed pleasure at meeting him.
Chats With the officer.
He invited the officer to sit on the
piazza and rest, which invitation was
accepted. Mr.. Rockefeller chatted for
a few moments, saying that he had not
intended to evade the officers, but that
he did not know exactly what was de-
sired of him.
He referred to the newspaper stories
that have been printed about him re-
Gently and ridiculed the idea that he
had been surrounded by armed guards
or that the Taconic farm estate had
been equipped with a searchlight.
AS the officer was leaving the house
Mr.. Rockefeller again shook hands with
him, said he was glad to have met him
and added:
"If you are over near my home 1
hope you will come and call on me-
1t is thought that Mr.. Rockefeller
was advised after the morning call of
the officers that he had better accept
service.
1t is generally believed that Mr..
has been at the farm for
a week past. In reply to questions re
garding Mr.. Rockefeller's presence at
Taconic farm, Mr.. Prentice on Saturday
offered a reward of $4,000 to any one
V. no could prove that his father-in-
law was in Pittsfeld.
The federal court in Chicago desires |
Mr. Rockefeller's presence so that he |
can be interrogated regarding the ar-
fairs of the Standard Oil company of |
Indiana against which proceedings |
have been instituted by the authorities
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-04
JAPANESE SUE FRISCO.
Ask Damage for Destruction of
Restaurant by Mob.

San Francisco, Cal, July 4.-Suit
against the city and county of San
Francisco, was filed this afternoon In
the superior court for the recovery or
S2575. for damages said to have been
sustained by the proprietor of the
Horse Shoe restaurant and Japan
ese bathhouse at Eighth and Folsom
streets on May %. when row caused
by an attack by labor union men on
the two nonunion men who were eat
ing in the restaurant resulted in the
fronts of the two places being smashed
by stones and clubs.
The suit was brought in the name OF
house
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-04
SQuireS and Burns Slated for a
45 Round Contest.
To Battle for the Heavyweight
Championship at Colma.
JEFFRIES TO REFEREE
The Australian Pugilist a Slight
Ring FavOrite.
Weighs a Trifle Most and Has
the Longest Reach.

San Francisco, July 4.-One of the
principal events in the sporting world
this year, the 45 round glove contest be-
tween Bill Squires, the Australian
champion, and Tommy Burns, of Amer
lea, for the heavyweight championship
OF the world, percentage of the gate
receipts and side bet of s., 900, will
take place this afternoon at Colma. The
night is one of the most important
events IN pugilistic circles since James
J. Jeffr1es, the undefeated heavyweight
champion, who will referee the contest,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-04
NOT TO ELoPE FOR Two YEARS.
A Young Larned Lover Signs a Queer
Contract.

Larned, Kan. July 4.-On consid-
GRAFTON that J. A. Morgan will refrain
for two years from trying to elope
with Miss Stella Roberts, George w.
Roberts, a Pawnee county farmer.
father of the girl. has signed an
agreement with the young man prom
Using to give him the young woman
in marriage at the end of that time.
This queer contract is the sequel of
an eiopement which occurred several
days ago. Miss Roberts is not yet
quite 5 years old. Morgan is less
than 20, so that the two knew that
they could not obtain the consent of
her parents to their marriage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-04
WAR WITHIN FIVE YEARS
Admiral Thompson Says Clash With
japan is Inevitable.

Seattle. Wash, July A special to
the Post-Intelligencer from North
Yakima, Wash, says:
Rear Admiral w. J. Thompson, Z.
s. N retired, who has arrived here for
a short stay, predicts war with Japan
within five years
Admiral Thompson says that war is
inevitable, but he does not believe that
Great Britain will assist her ally in
such a struggle and thinks that while
the Philippines may be lost at the
outset of the war, in the end the re-
sources of the United States must re-
suit in defeat for the Japanese. He
believes that in the event of hostilities
France would give financial aid to ia
pan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-04

and a half inches in height and half an
inch in reach over the Canadian.
1t was announced last night by
Burns that Prof. Lewis would be his
chief second and that Jimmy Burns and
George Brown, his sparring partner, will
be in the corner with him. Barney Rey-
nolds will be the chief second for
Squires and will be assisted by Tim
McGrath, Eddie Hanlon, Martin Murphy
and Jim Russell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-04
FIRE AT STAFFORD.
Larabee Mill Plant, With a Capacity
of 1000 Barrels Daily, Destroyed.

Stafford, Kan, July 4.-The plant
here of the Larabee flour milling COM
pany with a capacity of 1000 barrels
a day, was destroyed by fire this morn
ing, causing loss of S150,O00.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-04
Mocuis on the War Path.

Salt Lake City. July A letter
from Bluff, Utah. to the Tribune says
it is reported that the Moqui Indians
are on the war path. Bluff is in the
extreme southeastern corner of Utah
and the Mooui reservation is a short
distance away in Arizona
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-04

Foreman (after ten hours of it)-But
why-why-in the face of such evidence
in his favor, do you still believe the man
to be guilty?
The. Calm 1Iinority-why? Oh. because.
Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-04
NEcNaII,s Condition No Retter

Gaylord, Kan. July 4.-Webb Nc
Nall who was stricken with paralysis
last Saturday at his home near here, is
reported by attending physicians to be
about the same as yesterday, being no
material change either way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-04
Weather IndicnrIona.

Chicago, July 4.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Fair tonight and Friday; cooler
Friday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-29

Despite all the talk about the hard
times that have hit Goldfield, social
activities are more noticeable down
there than ever before. Letters to
frienrs tel OF the gay times planned
some weeks ago for the holidays, and
one of the bright matrons formerly of
this city, but now an official chaperon
in Coldfield, naively adds, "Of course,
we haven't any money, but we've
learned what a good time We can have
without it," And she goes on to tell
OF a proposed bal masque, several din
ners she is to chaperon, Of visits from
San Francisco beauties. and Of their
glad clothes and good looks and pros
perity in general. It's about time local
folk were beginning to learn what a
good time they can have without
money. A lot Of Us have known it for
years and years.
The friends and admirers of Mrs.
Annie Pike Greenwood. whose Christ
mas poem has won for her such a
mead Of praise, viii be glal to learn
that her first son, Walter Pike Green
wood, was born two days before Christ
mas, at their home in Garden City,
Kansas. The Christmas baby, in view
of the beautiful thought on mother
hood expressed in the poem, is most
significant, and many messages of
congratulation have been sent to the
gifted young mother whose person.
atty is so well remembered.
= =
The proposed subscription dance is
called off. More properly speaking, it
is postponed till more opportune time.
Everyone is 10 be busy Tuesday even
ing rushing the New Year around and
introducing him or else hustling the
old one into his jacket to protect him
from the cold. Then, too, the memo
ries of the bal masque are still with
those who enjoyed 1t and the time
seems not quite propitious for another
event.
The week just opening is bound to be
a buster one than society has had for
some time. What with New Years
eve and 1.-THE morning after" there will
be plenty doing. Numbers of homes
will be open, some informally and some
for the more formal receiving Of
friends. Besides these there will be
no end of children's affairs, the effort
being especially to get them over with
during the holidays.
DOHL BARET.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-29

shortly assume its usual cozy appear
ance
X X
An enga cement of interest announce d
in the Ogden notes of Christmas day
was that of Miss Elsa Greene, former
ly of Rowland hail. to Harry Nathaniel
Kirby. The date for the marriage has
not yet been set, but as Miss Greene is
still abroad it will probably not take
place till the spring time. when it will
doubtless be an Ogden event.
X
Colonel Walter Scott commanding
officer at Fort Douglas. left yesterday
for Washington on official business.
This leaves Colonel Arthur Williams i'm
command. Colonel Scott was accom-
panied part way by Major May. who
goes on leave to join his family in
Indiana.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Bamberger, Clar-
once Bamberger and Harold Lamb sail
ed just before Christmas on the steam
er Lusitania to spend the holidays in
Paris
Mrs. James A. Miner left yesterday
for Washington, whence she goes to
Florida to spend the winter.
X \
Mrs. Ernest Anstee and her sister-in-
law. Mrs. II. NJ. Chamberlain, left last
evening for Los Angeles to spend a
part of the winter.
Dr. and Mrs. H. n. Mayo will en-
terrain a few friends at a watch party
Tuesday evening.
David Keith expects to leave today
for Ocean Park, where he will ioin
Mrs. Keith and their son for a few
weeks.
Judge William H. King leaves this
morning on short business trip to
st. Louis.
Mrs. F. Z. McGurrin left last even
ing for Los Angeles to be away some
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Greaves left last
evening for Riverside. to make their
home there. They were accompanied
by Mrs. Greayes' parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John GreaYes.
Miss Jane HoWat will entertain the
Bridge club on Tuesday at her home.
X * x
Cards have been issued for the mar
riage, on Wednesday. of Miss Theresa
Strom, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. f.
r. Strom, TO Rev. Albert Buxton, pas
tor Of the Central Christian church.
X X
L. c. Miller. who has been In Chi
cago, will be home today.
X x x
Miss Alberta Brown of Mount Holy
T. A. COsgriff of Cheyenne is in town,
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. w Edward
Fife at the RransfOrd
y y X
Word has reached their Salt Lake
friends of the marriage. on Christmas
eve, of Miss Myrtle Earl. formerly of