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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-28
CORBlN BANK ASSIGNS.
Claims to Have Assets of $1,000, 900
Over Liabilities.

New York March 2s.-The Corbin
Banking company today assigned for
the benefit of creditors to George c.
Austin. The two members of the COM
pany are George S. EdgelI and Austin
Corbin.
Mr. Edgell is president and Mr.. Cor
bin vice. president of the Manhattan
Beach. Hotel & Land company
At the Offices of the company the
following statement was given out:
THE Corbin Banking company is a
firm of private bankers consisting of
George E. EdgelI and Austin Corbin.
The assets exceed the liabilities by over
100000. The principal assets con-
sist of valuable real estate which could
not be sold except at a sacrifice in time
to meet maturing obligations. The
members. of the firm deemed it best
for the creditors, therefore, that they
should make an assignment The
creditors undoubtedly will be paid in
full"
The Corbin Banking company was
esta blished by the late Austin Corbin,
ST., who was for many years the con-
trolling influence in the Long Island
Railroad company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-28
TO LET ANY ONE KICK EDITOR
A Bill Making 1t Legal to Thrash
Newspaper Men In Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg, Pa, March 2S.-If a bill
introduced in the house of representa-
tives by a member from Philadelphia
becomes law, any person in Pennsyl-
vania shall have the right to assault
proprietors, editors or reporters of news
papers that publish defamatory matter
against the offended person.
The bill provides that the defendant
in any suit for assault and battery
shall be acquitted If he proves that the
person upon whom the assault was
committed wrote or published, within
one year previous to the assault, any
false or defamatory matter concerning
the defendant or any parent. child.
sister, wife or fiancee of the defendant
The provisions of the bill extend to
civil actions for damages arising out
of a case for assault and battery. If
the person who committed the assault
proves the fact concerning the publica-
ton. the one assaulted can get no dam
age
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-28
Broke Wrist Counting Money.

Chicago March ia dispatch to
the Tribune from Omaha says:
Waldox Foster, receiving teller of
the United States National bank, is
nursing a crippled arm, the result of
having broken bone in the wrist
while counting silver dollars. He did
it the day the returns to the con-
troller of currency showed the biggest
deposits in Omaha banks of any day
at this season of the year. Business
was rushing and the teller was rapidly
pulling in the coins and stacking them
in piles when something in his right
wrist cracked. 1t panied him con-
sfderably, but he continued the count
ing of the money and stuck to his post
until yesterday. His arm is now badly
swollen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-28
Stend Is Coming

New York, March 2S.-William I.
stead. editor of TIE Review of Reviews.
who will arrive from London next week
to speak at the peace conference with
Secretary Root, Chief Justice Brown
and others. will be entertained at din
ner at the Hotel Manhattan on April
10. Mr.. Stead is due here next We'd
nesday. He will attend the opening Ct
the Carnegie Institute at Pittsburg and
visit various other cities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-28
Excursions.


Los Angeles. San Francisco. and
many other California points $25. 90.
Tickets on sale March, April, Septem-
Der and October.
Portland, Seattle, Tacoma and other
points in the Northwest, $25. 90. Tick
cts on sale March, April, September
and October.
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.
Winter Tourist tickets on sale daily
Very low rate. Limit June 1st.
For further particulars apply to
T. L. KING, c. p. & T. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-28
TELESCOPES
Puts am End 10 Garnbling.

Waco, Texas, March 28.-Five Wag-
onloads of gambling paraphernalia
were seized by Constable Mcnamara
last night, and this officer who was
elected on an anti-gambling ticket. says
gambling is at an end. The recent
tragedy at FIT Worth has crystallized
sentiment all over Texas against gamb-
ling
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-28

from his recent illness and has return
ed to work.
Frank Cherry, who has been with
the general baggage agent for some
time, Will enter the employ of the axle
lighting department next Monday.
Mildred Difendorfer will take the desk
of Frank Cherry and Arthur Beronius
will take Diffendorfer's old job.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-28
THE TELESCOPES WON SHOOT.
Result of Contest at Topeka Rife Club
Last Night.

The Topeka Rifle club engaged in their
team shoot last night. The shoot COM
prfsed a match between the two teams of
the club, the Musketeers and the Tele-
scopes. who, in the meet of last week.
shot remarkable score OF III to III
Last night they shot off the tie, the Tel
escOpes winning by a margin of points
the final score being 1881 to IT'S. The Mus
keteers have challenged the Telescopes to
shoot next Wednesday night, each. team
to be represented by ten men. Last night s
score WIS as follows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-28
Wrestler HIS Rib Broken.

Lincoln, March 2s.-In straight falls.
at catch-as-catch-can wrestling, Oscar
Wasem of ST. Louis defeated Duncan
A. Mcmillan of Seattle last night. Nc
MILAN had a rib broken in the first fall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-28
nv H AIcKirahan Promoted.

w H. McKirahan, the son of the
Rev M F. McKirahan, has been pro-
NOTED to the position of department
accountant of the Pecos valley lines OF
the Santa Fe railway.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-28
Forrest FIres in AIabnma.

Montgomery, Ala, March 2S.-For-
est fires are raging IN south Alabama
near the Florida line, and millions OF
dollars worth of pine timber is in peril.
Dry weather increases the difficulty oG
checking the flames.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-28

Mrs. Robert Merrick entertained L
women friends and their children thi.
afternoon for Mrs. George Kelly o
White Cloud, Kan, and her small
daughter, Louise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs. James W. Graft will
give a family dinner tonight to cele-
brate their tenth wedding anniversary
-,
A pretty Leavenworth girl will visit
In town next week. and the Topeka
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-25
LIMIT POWER Of
HOUSE OF LORDS
PREMIER OFFERS RESOLUTION
IN COMMONS
Says the VIII Of the People Should Be
Carried Out, and This Cannot
Be Done Under Present
Conditions
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
LONDON, June 24.-Premier Camp
bell-Bannerman today moved his
resolution curtailing the power of the
house of lords before the fullest house
of the session. The galleries also were
crowded, those present in that part of
the house of commons including many
peers.
The resolution w. as follows:
THAT in order to give effect to the will
of the people as expressed by their
elected representatives, it is necessary
that the power of the other house to
alter or reject bills passed by this
house should be restricted by law as
to secure that within t. e limits of a
single parliament the final decision of
the house of commons shall prevail"
Replying to a question the premier
said 1t was not proposed that the
resolution should be moved in the upper
house after its discussion | the house
of commons had been completed. He
emphasized the fact that the resolution
embodied the principle of the pre-
dominance of the house of commons
and said that in adopting this course
the government was following certain
historic precedents.
The resolution itself, even if adopted.
"Cuiu llOI nave Tie effect OF law OF
procure the desired results; a bill would
be necessary and. the government
would exercise its discretion as TO
when it should be introduced. His
majestys ministers have decided to
test the opinion of the members and
make sure that they have the house
of commons behind them. They held
the view that the house of commons
alone was authorized to express the
country's sentiments. He declared that
the only course open was to recognize
the constitutional authorities which re-
sided in the hous of commons.
Amidst loud ministerial cheers the
premier protested that parliament
should be usurped by a non-elective
house. The government proposed that
provision should be made for confer
ences between the house of commons
and the house of lords where differ
ences arise over a bill. If no agree
ment was reached, the bill should be
and sent to the house of
lords with declaration that should
a conference fail to result in an amend
ment, the house of commons would |
pass the bill over the house of lords.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-25

FORMER JUDGE ON
TRIAL FOR MURDER
PLEADS "UNWRITTEN LAW" AS
HIS DEFENSE
Man Who Killed Daughters Admirer,
Believing He Had Mistreated
Girl, viii Make Hard Fight
for Freedom
BY Associated Press

by Associated PreSS
HOUSTON, Va, Cune 24.-The taking
Of testimony in the George Loving
murder trial began at o'clock this
afternoon. The morning session was
consumed in securing a jury. 1t con-
sists of eleven farmers and one
merchant. The success in so quickly
securing the jury surprised both Sides
During the reading of the indictment
the prisoner wiped away a few tears
His daughter Elizabeth wept during
most of the entire reading.
The trial of former Judge w. G.
Loving for the murder of Theodore
Estes, son of Sheriff M. K. Estes of
Nelson county, was begun in the circuit
court this morning.
The case promises to eclipse in
sensationalism the Bywaters case in
Culpeper.
Judge Loving, armed with a double
barreled shotgun, instantly killed
Estes, while he was unloading a car
of fertilizer in Oak Ridge, on April
%. The shooting was the sequel to a
buggy ride taken on the evening prior
to the homicide by young Estes with
Elizabeth Loving, the 19-year-old
daughter of Judge Loving. The girl
when brought home, it developed, had
Deen drinking ana II is dlleSeu THAT
her her escort had been maltreating her.
Acting under the impulse that his
daughter had been 6rugged and
assaulted, Judge Loving Immediately
went in search of Estes. After the
shooting Judge Loving said:
"I shot to kill. Every drop of blood
in my body called for vengeance.
would have gone a hundred miles to
kill him.
Backed by the millions of Thomas F.
Ryan, of whose Virginia estate he has
been overseer for a number of years
and with powerful political influence,
everything known to the legal fraternity
will be availed of in the efforts to
acquit the judge The plea of the de-
fense will be emotional insanity and
the ''unwritten law"
The relatives of young Estes, whose
family connections extend % the gov
crnment of this state, will exert every
effort to clear the memory of the
dead man from the stain Of wrong
doing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-25
MINERS DISCUSS
NEW ALLIANCE
Federation May Break Relations with
Industrial Workers of the World
and Unite with New
Organization
by Associated Press.

DENVER, June 24.-Acting President
Mahoney's report was up for discussion
before the Western Federation of Min
ers today. This brought UP the entire
matter of the position of the federation
toward the Industrial Workers of the
World. Mr. Mahoney in his report
recommended that the federation take
no sides in the fight of the industrial
workers. The majority of the commit
tee to which the report was referred
recommended adoption of President
Mahoney's report, with the added
recommendation that If the federation
does not agree on the report it shall
withdraw entirely from all connection
with the Industrial Workers of the
World and organize a new Industrial
federation with which the miners can
unite.
The minority report was against that
portion of the presidents report refer
ring to the Industrial Workers of the
World and the Miners magazine.
After a long discussion as to the
method of taking up the reports it was
finally decided to take up the two re-
ports seriatlm. Before taking up the
discussion Of President Mahoney's re-
port the convention reopened the mat
ter of adopting the constitutional act
taking from foremen, superintendent,
shift bosses and leasers the right of a
seat or voice in local unions. The vote
to refer the matter to the constitu-
tional committee resulted in 213 for and
1876 against This will hold up action
on the question until the convention
decides whether the local unions shall
hold open sessions.
The delegates devoted two hours this
afternoon TO a discussion of "strike
breakers" and "scabs." A motion to
adopt the following section of Acting
President Mahoney's report furnished
the excuse for bringing up the ques-
ton:
I'VE would advise that the probation
members in good standing for the
period of one year be thereafter given
a clear card, with full rights of men,
bership in the Western Federation OF
Miners, and thus as fast as possible
reduce the numbers of scabs within the
jurisdiction"
The final vote showed it to be the
sentiment of the delegates that no time
limit be placed on the period a proba-
ton card shall be carried by former
scab' or strike breaker" before the
bearer is entitled to regular member
ship card.
This does not commit the convention
to expression either for or against the
advisability of opening the federation
doors to men who in time of strike have
taken the places of strikers. The de-
bate on this point was heated.
The convention did not reach the
point of consideration of the Industrial
Workers of the World in the presidents
report before adjournment was taken.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-25
FOUR DROWNED,
MANY INJURED
SWEDISH PICNIC PARTYMEETS
DISASTER
Landing Slip of Steamer Breaks at
Tacoma, Precipitating Hundred
Persons Into Deep Water.
Heroic Acts Numerous
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
PORTLAND, Ore, June pa special
from Tacoma, Wash, says:
-Four were drowned and a score OF
more were injured at Stones Landing
yesterday by the breaking of landing
slip of the steamer Multnomah, which
was taking aboard picnicking party
numbering upwards of a thousand
members of the Swedish Order of Val
halla Of Tacoma.
The dead:
ELMER BODEN, aged 80, Seattle.
AGNES PETERSON, aged 10, daugh-
ter of Peter Peterson.
ELMER OBERG, aged 4, son Of Fred
Oberg, 1914 South E street.
BABY OBERG.
The injured:
Matte Leclaire, Spanaway
Bertha Euberg, Parkland.
Mrs. Fred Oberg and daughters,
Esther, aged Is; Edith, aged 10; Judith,
aged 10; Ellen, aged 6.
Mrs. C. n. Johnson.
Mrs. Gustave Pierson.
Miss Svea Berg.
Mrs. G. A. Willen and two children.
Mrs. Adolph Lundelle.
Miss Mabei McCamany.
Mrs. Charles Williams.
Mrs. Gertrude Malcolm, condition
serious.
Mrs. Hanna G. Erickson.
Mrs. r. w. Hall.
All but one of the dead and injured
lived In Tacoma.
The accident happened while the eX-
cursionists were embarking on the
steamer for their return to Tacoma.
Suddenly with terrific crash the slip
gave way, precipitating hundred or
more men, women and children into
twenty-five feet of water.
Capt. Mathieson of the Multnomah
lost no time in getting the crew of
twenty at the work of rescue and within
five minutes all who could be found
were out of the water. The crews
work was impeded by frantic persons
grabbing and upsetting lifeboats. To
add to the confusion, excited fathers,
brothers and friends of those in the
water sprang from the dock to save
loved ones, and the mass Of humanity
became 80 great that the rescuers
worked under great difficulties.
Many acts OF heroism were recorded.
One man clinging to the piles and sup
porting himself in the water saw a lit
tie girl floating near. He seized the
child's dress and aided in putting her
in a boat, which was almost imme-
diately upset by fear-crazed men seiz-
ing it's sides. One woman, when res
cued, tried to jump back into the sound
crying: 81 want my baby" She was
assured that the child was safe, and
One 4-year-old tot taken from the wa
ter unconscious was kept at Stones
Landing, while the family me on to
Tacoma, not knowing where the little
one was. The little one died of ex-
posure and injuries.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-25
OPERATORS APPEAL
TO GOVERNMENT
Continued from Page OneD

may also furnish free meals and lodg-
ings until we return to our normal con-
dition.
81 also wish to impress upon you that
you should afford them all protection
and every comfort. We don't desire
them to work unduly long hours or un-
interruptedly While anxious to move
the traffic, we don't wish 1t done at the
expense of the health of our men. If
you have not already done So hope you
will at once serve written notice upon
all those who abandoned their posts that
unless they report for duty on or before
Monday morning we shall consider them
out of our employ. Please accept for
yourselves and convey to other officials
and managers who are assisting you in
this good work my appreciation of the
promptness and zeal with which they
have responded. 1 have their names
and will keep all in personal memory.
"CLARENCE H. MACKEY."
1t is almost duplicate of what the
Western Union Telegraph company has
offered and has been rejected
SAN FRANCISCO, June 24.-General
superintendent Storrer of the Postal
Telegraph company said this morning
that there was not a message half an
hour old in the main office. Quite q
number of operators. some from outside
offices, were at work, and the company
was satisfied with the situation.
Superintendent May of the Western
Union said that number of operators
reported for duty yesterday and more
this morning. Business yesterday was
disposed of quite promptly, and the
same was true of today's service,
though Monday is a much heavier day
than Sunday. He anticipated a con-
stant, steady increase in the office force
until all the men required are at work.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-25
QUEEN WILHELMINA TO
ENTERTAIN DELEGATES
By Associated Press.

THE HAGUE June 24.-Queen Will
helmina arrived today from Castle
Loo and drove in a closed carriage
from the railroad station to the royal
palace, passing through the hall of
knights. She will remain here only
two days and will receive the dele
gates to the peace conference at the
house in the woods. a royal villa sit
uated about one and half miles from
The Hague. The International peace
conference Of 1899 met in this villa.
The third committee of the inter-
peace conference met in the hall of
knights behind closed doors. General
Horace Porter and Brigadier General
Davis Rear Admiral Charles Perry,
w. 1. Buchanan and James Brown
Scott were present. President Count
Tornilli delivered a short inaugural
speech.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-25
U. S. NAVY YARDS CANNOT
COMPETE WITH BUILDERS
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, June, 24.-Because
of the disparity of bids in the great
navy yards at Mare Island and Brook
lyn they stand no show in the award
of contracts for the two new 10000
ton battleships proposed. The bids sub
mitted by the navy yards have not
been made public, but they are greatly
in excess of those from shipbuilding
firms.
Secretary Metcalf has pointed out to
those who urged having one of the
ships built at the Brooklyn yard that
this would involve an expenditure of
from $650,000 to 100000 more than if
the lowest responsible bid was ac-
cepted.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-25
MANAGER SAYS STORMS
CAUSE MORE TROUBLE
THAN OAKLAND STRIKE

1--WE are experiencing little difficulty
| in the transmission of messages between
Los Angeles and Oakland" said R. H.
Miller, manager of the local office of the
Western Union last night.
I'm fact the storms of the east are
| causing us more trouble than the situa-
ton in the north
"All the wires between Los Angeles
and Oakland are working now and are
being manned on the other end. have
been told that within the next few
| days the Oakland Office will be handling
all business without difficulty, as many
new men are applying for positions each
day.
81 do not know whether the local
operators have arranged to strike. In
fact they may walk out on us at any
time, but have not heard that such a
move was contemplated"
$50 far as know the situation in the
north is unchanged" said Chief Ope-
rator Merrill of the Postal Telegraph
company last night. "I understand the
superintendent are still working the
wires in San Francisco, and 1 presume
new men have been added to the force.
1--WE are still accepting business sub
ject to delays. but are getting rid of it
without a great loss of time 1 have
not heard that the local men were pre-
pairing to strike, but they may do so at
any time.
"The storms in the east have not
caused us much trouble, and there has
been only a slight delay in the trans
mission of messages"
Union Official Pleased
I'VE are we'll pleased with the prog
ress of the strike" said one of the Of
ficials of the telegraphers' local organi-
zation last night Word comes from
Chicago that the daily receipts at head
quarters exceed $1,000 a day. That will
be of some benefit to the Oakland boys,
who are making a struggle for right
to live. The assessment has met with
astonishing success. From every city
and town in the United States, accord
ing to advices from Chicago, letters
containing remittances and encouraging
words pour into the general offices.
What little work done at Oakland
and San Francisco is being carried out
by managers and other officials, who at
working a wire. Bonus wires which
formerly carried about sixty messages
an hour are now carrying about ten.
Chicago is about three days behind on
Pacific coast points, and kilograms are
being sent west by mail.
THE men reported to be on the way
to Oakland proved to be street car men.
Officials working wires in Oakland are
exhausted. We are confident the strike
will be confined to San Francisco. There
is not the slightest friction in Los
Angeles"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-25
Do 1t Now

matism. You can do so by applying
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Nine cases out
of ten are simply muscular rheumatism,
due to colds or chronic rheumatism
and yield to the vigorous application Of
this liniment. Try it, You are certain to
be delighted with the quick relief which 1t
affords.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-25
Former Cashier Arrested

BUTTE, Mont, June 24.-O. S. Brown
former cashier of the Big Four railroad
at Bloomington, ILL.,, and wanted there
for the alleged embezzlement of $25,0O0
was taken into custody here last night
and will be held for the Illinois authori-
ties.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-25
Claims Bonds Are Valid
BY Associated Press,

SAN DIEGO, June 24-Former City
Attorney Judge w. r. Andrews takes
issue with H. w. O'Melveny, the Los
Angeles lawyer, who says San Diego's
bonding propositions were improperly
submitted. He declares they were prop
erly submitted and properly voted and
that a better and higher authority
should be asked to pass on them.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-25
MATTISON BRINGS SUIT
TO SECURE HIS OFFICE
BY Associated Press.

SACRAMENTO, June "a. - Frank
Mattison today brought suit in the su-
perior court to oust State Controller
A. B. Nye from office.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-25

What happened?"
II followed her for twenty blocks."-
Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-25
$45.00 Combination
Buffet $500

Elegant combination buff
fet, 20x42 base, bent glass
ends and door, ornamental
top with 12XJ4 French plate
mirror; worth $45; e2E
clearance price. pVO
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-25
$500 Buffet
$40

Handsome buffet 20X42
base, double top draw
ers, 1 drawer lined, 1
large drawer and dou-
BILE cabinet. Ornamen-
tai top with 12X34
French plate mirror;
worth $2S.00; clearance
price ............ $4,000
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-25

BEAUTIFUL MAHOGANY ROMAN
CHAIRS, WORTH $500; CLEARANCE
PRICE 3.75. THEY ARE VERY HAND
OURS.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-25
$1,000 Oak Sideb0ards
Sl3.75

Solid oak sideboard, has
2 top drawers, 1 large
linen drawer and double
cabinet, ornamental top
with French plate mir
ror, worth $40; clearance
price .$13.7j