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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-25
VIII Cost Uncle sam Much.

The government will have to bear a
heavy bill of expense in summoning
witnesses in the trial of Private E.u-
gene Hunt, troop F, Ninth cavalry, who
is charged with highway robbery near
Fl Leavenworth. One witness, who
has been subpoenaed is at Goldhcl6,
New, while another, Captain E. A.
Lewis. is stationed in Texas. The case
will be tried here in the United States
court April g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-25
CREEK IS ON FIRE.
Big Gas Well Near Sapulpa Has
Been Burning for a Week.

Sapulpa I. T., March ga great gas
we'll two miles east of Sapulpa that
caught fire last week is burning fllri-
ously. Workers in the field are terror
lied and have been unable to do any
thing to check the flames Pools of oil
on the creek adjoining the well have
caught fire and the heavy black smoke
from these adds to She spectacle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-25

Chicago. March 25,-Judge Ball today
ruled in the trial of Howard Nicholas
and Leonard Leopold accused of the
murder of Mrs. Margaret Leslie, the
actress, that the confession made by
Nicholas to the police should be ad-
mitted as evidence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-25
NO CHANGE OF VENUE.
Motion Is Overruled in Moyer-Hay
wOod-Pettibone Case.

Boise, Idaho. March 25.-Judge
Wood at Caldwell today overruled the
motion for a change of venue in the
-Haywood-Pettib case. He
gave the defense their option for a trial
at Boise or in Canyon county. Boise
was agreed upon after a consultation
of counsel. The date will be definitely
fixed when court opens here next Mon
daV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

John P. Dodge, aged II years, the
father of A J. Dodge Of this city. died
Saturday at his home, 716 Norris street,
of paralysis. The funeral took place
from the residence at ten o'clock this
morning and the burial took place in
Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-25
Women Policemen.

Client, Belgium, March 25.-Wo-
men are to be appointed to the police
force of the city. according to the
plans of Prefect of Police Won Mesen-
maeT. The project was the first to
establish a corps of canine thief TAX
ers and believes now that Client will
be the best policed town in Europe.
when women, men and dogs patrol
the streets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-25

over the remains of Brigadier General
Theodore ]. Whit, who died last
Thursday. The body was then taken
to Washington, where interment will
be made in Arlington cemetery with
military honors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-25

The funeral Of Mrs ]. T. Robb who
died Saturday afternoon was held this
afternoon at 3 p. m. from the residence
1926 Fillmore street. The interment
took place in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-25

The body of Mrs. Anna May Spangler
who died at Burlington, Kan, last Sat
urday evening arrived in Topeka this
morning and the interment occurred at
2 this afternoon in Prairie Home GENE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-25
e Excursions

Los Angeles. San Francisco, and
many other California points S25. 90.
Tickets on sale March, April, Septem-
Der and October.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-25
General Wint-s Funeral.

Philadelphia, March 25-Impres-
sive services were held in the North
minister Presbyterian church today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-25
TOO LATE TUsCLAssIFY.

A fair, sweet satin skin secured using
Satin skin cream and face powder. Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-25

Homeseekers' Excursion tickets on
sale first and third Tuesdays. Rate in
many cases less than one fare and limit
twenty-one and thirty days, according
to destination.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-25

Winter Tourist tickets on sale daily
Very low rate. Limit June LIST.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-25

For further particulars apply to
T. L. K1Nd,C. p: & r. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-25

Portland. Seattle, Tacoma and other
points in the Northwest, $25. Tick
cts on sale March, April, September
and October.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-25

Everybody reads Topeka State Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
GIRL FOILS BURGLAR.
EFFECTS CAPTURE BY WITS.
PERED ALARM OVER PHONE
Clever Act of Miss O'Brien saves
NaIuables for Her UncIe-W enlfhy
st. Louis Woman Slain in Home,
Evidently by Burglar.

70 the resourcefulness and bravery or
Miss Katherine O'Brien. niece of John
Fox. president of the Democratic Club,
is due the capture by the police of
burglar who had prepared bundle of sill
verware and other valuables worth about
$1,000 and was ready to leave the Fox
residence on East Fiftieth street. New
York. Mr.. Fox and his family are in
Europe and the house is occupied in their
absence by Miss O'Brien, Mrs. Hogan. her
aunt, and seven servants. Miss O'Brien
and Mrs. Hogan occupy rooms on the
third floor. while the servants sleep on
the floor above About 80 o'clock Miss
O'Brien was awakened by noise on one
of the lower floors. and in the darkness
made her way to a telephone. In whis-
pers she called police headquarters and
told of the situation. The police soon
reached the house and the intruder was
captured as he leaped from a parlor win
dow. startled by noise made by a po-
liceman stationed at the front door. He
gave his name as John Bowdin, 80 years
Old a motorman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
TO REMOVE DULLNESS
CHILDREN TO BE MADE BRIGHT
BY SURGERY.
Obstructed Throats Thought to Ne
cessitate Mouth Breathing and
Thus to BefuddIe Brain-Spread-

BY the advice of doctors 200 Schoo.
children attending the ninth district school
OF South Manchester Conn, will undergo
operations on their threats in an effort
to advance their scholarship. The chill
dren. it is claimed. breathe through their
mouths instead of through their noses, and
this in the opinion Of the doctors befud-
dies their brains The low scholarship
standing Of the pupils of the ninth dis
trict was recently called to the attention
of Howell Cheney, chairman Of the dis
trict, and after consultation with leading
physicians of the town and a throat spe-
ciaIist from Hartford it was found that
out of the 800 children in attendance in
that district over 200 had swollen tonsils
or adenoids, which made them indiffer-
ent TO study and inclined to be irritable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
DEATH TAKES DOWIE.
"PROPHET" PASSES AWAY Az
TER LONG ILLNESS.
Dies Mt Shiloh House in Midst Of
scenes of Greatest Victories and
Leaders Demise

John Alexander Dowie. founder of
the Christian Catholic Apostolic
Church of Zion, self-termed Elijah III.
and prophet of Divine selection. died
Saturday morning in Shiloh House.
Zion City, H.
The death was lingering, the faithful
prayed until the very end that he might
be spared. He led them continually in
their supplications until at last his
feeble voice ceased and he breathed his
last. About his bed stood several of
the faithful and one or two men who
have fought him with great vigor in
his last months of life. These men re-
pented at the death bed; they asked
him for forgiveness
Even to the last breath the aged
prophet showed his indomitable will,
his spirit of love for the struggle. His
last word plainly indicated this feeling
He said: Il have fought a good fight
l. His lips ceased moving. His
eyes closed.
Neither his wife nor son Gladstone
were at his bedside. He did not ask
for either of them He had had VIC
lent quarrel with his son. There was
no forgiveness. He died with no sign
of forgiveness for the wife and son.
DR.. Dowie came to his end in a
house from which he ruled the strang-
est city the world has ever known
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14

Zion City. He died there poor, bro
ken, old man, shorn of his power and
influence, where once he stood the lead
er on everything.
The death of the First Apostle, while
not unexpected, caused sensation,
and plunged the people of Zion City
into chaos and lamentation. Old
friends and devotees of the Prophet
Elijah stopped in the streets and
wrung their hands when they heard
the news. Women wept and in many
instances rent their garments, as was
the custom in biblical days.
In the houses eager groups assem-
bled and prayers were offered with
touching little religious ceremonies as
a tribute to the departed leader. Dow
lie lived up to his teachings to the last,
and was never attended by a physi-
clan. 1t is believed that he died Of
dropsy and blood disease, with COM
plications.
Second Savior of the World
Dowie termed his advent in this
world as 1.-THE second coming of
Christ" For years his followers be-
lieved it. Thousands of members of
the Christian Catholic Apostolic
Church accepted every word he said.
When he announced himself as Eli
JAN the Third and The Prophet"
they all believed him and practically
worshipped him.
He came to Chicago and established
a little mission on 63d street, near
Stony Island avenue, i'll Woodlawn. 1t
was a small beginning, but many per-
sons suffering from supposedly incur
able diseases went to him and walked
away apparently cured.
The feeble were made able to walk,
the sick We're made well and the unbe-
levers made into Christians. Soon his
fame spread His little church was
converted into mighty tabernacle.
Dowie began appearing before the
people in strange robes of his new
creed. Soon his following numbered
into the thousands. He named his ag-
gregation the "Christian Catholic
Apostolic Church in Zion" He was
the first apostle''-the founder. This
was his beginning, which finally led
him to big tabernacle at 18th street
and Michigan avenue and finally to
Zion City, which he controlled until
the beginning of his downfall. From
the ali-powerful he was thrown down
to the depths. He lost every vestge
of control and died a lonely man in
the CITY of his own creation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
Interesting News Items,

Assistant Paymaster Sypher, L. s. n,
has been dismissed from the navy on ac-
count of technical embezzlement.
Mark Twain has had made for him an
evening suit of white broadcloth, as a
protest against somber effects in clothing.
The House committee on naturalization
and immigration has decided to make ia
vorable report on bills providing an appro-
prietion of $4,000 each for immigrant
stations at New Orleans, Galveston and
Charleston, S. c.
Pleas of guilty to violation OF the
Sherman antitrust act were entered in
the United States Court at Savannah.
Ga, by the S. 2. Shelter Company, the
Patterson Downing Company the Stand
ard Naval Stores Company and S. P
Shelter and ]. T. C. Myers individuals,
known as the ''turpentine trust Fines
aggregating $4,000 were imposed.
Spontaneous combustion caused $780,
600 damage in the supply warehouse of
the Arizona Copper Company at Clifton,
Texas.
Driving into New Brunswick. Y. J..
Ira Warne. a farmer of Madison town
ship. came upon the body of an unknown
man lying by the roadside. The head was
terribly gashed as though by blow from
an ak.
The plaintiff in the case of the Colo
NAL Trust Company. executors of the es-
tate of W. c. lutte. deceased, against
F. " Hoffstot and J. W. Friend, filed
bill of exceptions at Pittsburg to the
findings of fact and cSr0sdsionsN of law.
The differences bety been the Pennsyl-
vania railroad and its ',firemen have been
adjusted. The fremen Gre not to get an
advance in wages, but their work will be
made easier. as was done in the Ease of
the engineers The company is still ne
gotiating with the trainmen, who have
presented grievances.
President Roosevelt has told Represent
ative Taylor of Ohio that he would not
be able to accept the invitation to visit
the negro industrial and agricultural fair
at Columbus early in June, when he will
be in the middle west 1t is understood
that the President cannot arrange his
itinerary so as conveniently to go to CO.
lumbus.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
FARMERS MILLIONS AHEAD.
Bureaus of Agricultural Department
Estimate Yearly Benefits.


The people profit $231. 100000 annu-
ally by the work of the Agricultural
Department, according to the estimates
of the bureau officials, just made public
in the report of the Committee on Ex-
penditures in the Agricultural Depart
ment, which has spent the entire ses-
sion investigating the department.
The Bureau of Animal Industry leads
the list with an annual valuation of
100000. of which 100000 is be-
cause of the experiments making hens
lay more plentifully.
Chief Willis J. Moore, of the Wealth
er Bureau, says his bureau annually
benefits the people $30,Oo0,0O0
The Bureau of Plant Industry places
its value at S29,OOO,0O0. OF this $780,
GOO is because of the saving by intro
dlcing the resilient COW pea.
DR.. Harvey W. Wiley of the Bureau
of Chemistry thinks his Office does S10,-
100000 of good. He places the inves-
tigation of sorghum syrup, the saving
from the investigation Of the sugar beet
and the utilization of waste in max
ing denatured alcohol at S1,0OO,OOO
each. He estimates the value Of his
poison squad experiments in deter
mining the effects on health of food
preservatives and coloring matter at
S5,0OO,00O DR.. Wiley thinks his inves-
tigation of the Sweet or hot" corn
industry is worth annually $250.0OO.
The Bureau of Biology, which, in
support of its estimate that it annually
benefits the people 100000, submitted
beautiful orange-colored maps labeled
skunk area of the United States as
serts that $1,500,00O benefit was derived
from its work among coyotes and
wolves" The biological survey appro-
priation was left out of the agricultural
bill for the reason that the money
asked was to be expended in mapping
districts in the United States which
would make ideal homes for frogs"
The Bureau of Entomology thinks it
saves the people S22,000.00O a year, of
which 100000 is because it was in
Strumental in the introduction of the
Australian lady-bird beetle"
The Bureau of Public Roads is the
most modest of all, and only asserts ii
benefits the people $S73,000 a year.
The report severely criticises Chief
Moore of the Weather Bureau for his
expenditures on Mount Weather." the
research institution which he estab-
lished in the Blue Ridge Mountains at
a cost of $161 600, for which Comptrol-
Ter Tracewell says, under existing law
there is no authority.
Secretary Wilson of the Department
of Agriculture is criticised for exceed
ing his authority in expanding the ap
preparation for the new Department of
Agriculture building. Instead of COM
pleting a structure for the entire de-
partment, he spent the money in build
ing single wing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
Kau1bars Answers Kuropatkin.

The publication of Gen. Kuropatkin's
history of the Russo-Japanese war, which
was confscated by the government, and
in which charges of cowardice, incompe-
tence and disobedience were hurled at
Russian officials of the highest rank, has
called forth an answer from Gen. Kaul-
bars. governor of Odessa. The book had
placed upon Kaulbars the entire respon-
sibility for the great Russian defeat when
Mukden was captured. and for the de-
feats at Sandepu and the Sha river. On
the contrary. Kaulbars says that the de-
feat at the Sha river was chiefly due to
Kuropatkin's removing his reserves. Kaul-
bars SAYS that the real causes of Rus
sia's defeat were lack of patriotism and
the revolutionary ideas with which the
reserves were imbued, together with the
activity of the Chinese bandits in OBJ
structing the railroad.
Kuropatkin's history is in three bulky
volumes, and the whole story is one of
unpreparedness, disorganiZaeion and cross
purposes. In summing up the causes of
Russias defeat, Kuropatkin mentions the
preponderance of japanese forces, their
better preparedness, their youth, lighter
equipment and mountain artillery, their
patriotism, their capable officers and the
insufficient warlike spirit of our own
troops sin consequence of the total OBJ
security surrounding the objects and causes
of the war"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
NEW YORK.

Trade conditions continue to improve,
the tendency in this respect being the di-
rect antithesis of that displayed in the
stock market. AT the moment country
buyers are in the larger markets in good
ly numbers and the volume of house bust
ness done is of excellent proportions ex-
ceeding in some lines even that OF year
ago, when business was exceptionally
brisk. Dry goods, millinery, hats and
caps and, in fact, all wearing apparel are
in the forefront of spring trade.
In such lines as cotton goods, some of
which tend to further advances, it is not
question of procuring business, but
rather one of making deliveries on orders
booked months ago. As regards manufac-
turing lines, it is the old story of heavily
filled order books and of capacity being
worked to the utmost, despite which de-
liveries are backward. Collections though
satisfactory in some lines, are, on the
whole very backward, the tightness of
money and the enormous volume of bust
ness outstanding being the main factors.
Business in foundry pig IRON taking the
&C ntry as a whole, is of fair proportions,
but. nevertheless, the disposition of buy
ers is to await concessions before buying
for future wants. At the South business
is somewhat more active for second half
delivery, and where contracts have been
booked the basis was $3.50 for No. 2
Birmingham. There is still a paucity OF
steel billets, leading concern finding it
necessary to purchase 5000 tons from
new eastern plant, but, on the other hand,
prices are off 80 cents a ton at Pittsburg.
In finished lines activity is the keynote
full or overcrowded order books.-Brad
streets Report.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
Sn.rks from the Wires.

Fire which started in the glue and fer
tilizer ranch of the Joslin Schmitt q Co.
works in st. Bernard, Ohio, did $4,000
damage.
About 1000 bales of cotton and an en-
tire section of the New Orleans cotton
press shed was destroyed by fire. The
loss is estimated at about $4,000.
Ry invitation Secretary Metcalf and
the entire general board of the navy call
ed at the White House to talk with the
President about questions concerning the
national defense.
Gov. Campbell of Texas signed at Aus
tin the anti-theatrical trust law bill,
which relieves Texas theatrical managers
from suppression by the so-called the
rical trust.
Nelson Morris & Co. the Cudahy,
Omaha and National Packing companies
were sued by the State of Kentucky at
Frankfort. KY, for q sum aggregating
$50 900. claimed to be due as back taxes.
The case of Benjamin r. Greene and
John r. Gaynor, charged with conspiracy
against the government, was brought De
fore the United States Court of Appeals
at New Orleans the other day, but was
postponed for month.
President Roosevelt gave an audience
to a delegation of well-known negroes IN
terested in persons of mixed Indian ana
negro blood who have been denied the
right to participate in the distribution OF
the Choctav and Chickasaw tribal lands
and moneys.
At a meeting in Norfolk. Va, of the
committee from the Virginia conference
of the Methodist Episcopal church, south,
having in charge the matter of the cree
tion of Methodist UNCONVENTIONAL build
ing at the jamestown exposition it was
decided not to erect building but to have
a historical UNCONVENTIONAL exhibit, with
the Methodist church, north and south,
participating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
UNwRITTEN LAW UPHELD.
strother Brothers, Who Killed BE
trayer of Sister, Acquitted.


trayer of Sister, Acquitted.
After being out only an hour and
half. the jury in the case of James and
Philip Strother, on trial for the murder
of William T. Bywaters, returned YER
dict of ot guilty at II 10 a. m. Thurs
day in Culpeper. The case in many re-
spects was almost a parallel of the Thaw
trial. Some of the features were: j, The
unwritten law as a defense 2, emotional
insanity plea 3, justifable homicide urg-
ed by lawyers; 4, a woman's fate the
cause of the tragedy; >, jury composed
mainly Of married men; g, testimony by
alienists. The Strother brothers shot and
killed Bywaters because he betrayed their
sister and then, after being forced TO mar
ry her, tried to desert the young woman.
The brothers, waiting outside the house,
armed with shotguns, saw Bywaters
climbing through window to fee, four
hours after the marriage, and instantly
killed him. The decision of the jury was
expected to be acquittal. All Culpeper
awaited the verdict with feverish interest.
Groups of friends of the Strother broth
ers and Of Bywaters gathered in front of
the little court house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
TE4z l;lI'IEA|g2;2E;'5}[gRS
So SasIls S,9A krlHSSl1- lN
ss5e 70 8
E9. Q22Ci~

Chicago-Cattle, common to prime,
$4.0O to $3.50; hogs, prime heavy, $500
to 500; sheep, fair to choice, $500
to 1913; wheat. No. 2, 73c to Toe; corn,
No 2. 42c to 44c; oats. standard, 3Sc to
Zoe; rye, No. 2, 65c to &c; hay timo-
thy, $500 to $3.50; prairie, $500 to
$1400; butter, choice creamery, 2Sc to
Bic; eggs, fresh, 15c to lie; potatoes,
Doc to 45c.
Indianapolis Cattle. shipping, $500
to $3.50; hogs, choice heavy, S40O to
S7.05; sheep, common to prime 500 to
$500; wheat, No. 2, 13c to 74c; corn,
No. 2 white, 45c to 47c; oats, No.
white, Ale to 43c.
st. Louis-Cattle, $3.50 to $G.75;
hogs. $500 to $500 sheep, $3.50 to
$500; wheat, No. 2, Toe to Tic; corn,
No. 2. 43c to Acc; oats, No. 2, 42c to
43c; rye, No. 2, 64c to Csc.
Cincinnati-Cattle. $500 to $685.;
hogs. $500 to S7.15; sheep. $500 to
1925; wheat, No. 2, 7Sc to 79c; corn,
No. 2 mixed, 47c to 4Sc; oats, No 2
mixed, 43c to 44c; rye, No. 2, Tic to 73c.
Detroit-Cattle, $500 to 5000; hogs,
$500 to Si.UO: Sneep, SAoo 10 POW,
wheat, No. 2, 75c to Tie; corn. No. 3
yellow, Acc to 47c; oats, No. 3 white,
43c to 44c; rye, No. 2, 69c to Tic.
iwaukee-Wheat No. northern,
7Sc to Sic; corn, No. 3, Ale to 42c;
oats standard. 41c to 42c; rye, No. 1,
&c to 69c; barley, standard, CSC to roc;
pork, mess, S16.2o.
New York-Cattle. 81 90 to 1913;
hogs. $500 to S7.50 sheep. $500 to
$500; wheat, No. red, Sic to S3c;
corn. No. 2. SIC TO 55c; oats, natural
white. sic to J3c; butter, creamery, BE
TO 43c: eggs western. lie TO 19c.
Toledo-Wheat, No. 2 mixed, 15c to
nc; corn. No. mixed, 44c to 46c;
oats. No. 2 mixed. 41c to 43c; rye, No.
.. CSC to 69c; clover seed, prime, $50.
BuiTaIo-Cattle choice shipping steers,
$500 to 5000; hogs, fair to choice, $500
TO $40: sheep, common to good mixed,
500 TO $40; lambs, fair to choice,
81 oO.to S713.