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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
Enjoyed a Bogus Pension and
HOnOrs for Ia Years.
MasQueraded as j. p. Mcdonald,
a Civil War Veteran.
TWICE ESCAPED LA w
Arrested at st. Joseph and
LeavenwOrth But Proved Alibi.
Lived at Soldiers Home and
Held Office in the G. A. r.

Leavenworth, Dec. ia suspect
now thought to be J. p. Mcdonald, a
bogus pensioner, was arrested at the
Soldiers home here but later re-
as T. Price Line. Mcdonald was ar
rested in st. Joseph last week, but de-
ceived the L. S. marshal so completely
that he was released. Then he came
to Leavenworth and remained here
several days.
For fourteen years this swindIer
masqueraded as J. P. Mcdonald, a
veteran of the Civil war, and drew the
pension due the real living Mcdonald,
nnarfsrn fn t enjoying GOmfortable
home at DanvflIe and attaining to the
distinction of holding office in the
Grand Army of the Republic, all
without minutes service to his
pursued by the unrelenting federal
authorities.
The false Mcdonald made applica-
ton for a pension from Illinois nearly
fifteen years ago. The pension was
granted and thereafter he was a wet"
In fact he had never seen service in
peace or war. He spent several years
in the Soldiers home at Danville and
later removed to St. Louis. In East
st. Louis he so well impressed his
adopted brethren that he was elected
post commander and held the Office
for several terms.
A year ago the real Mcdonald hav-
ing grown weary in the decline of his
life decided that he would accept of
his country's beneficence and he too,
made application for a pension. The
pension clerks found that his name |
had been on the rolls for many years |
already. An investigation and the |
consequent unmasking of the forger |
followed.
Since that time the imitation Nc
Donald has been fleeing from town to /
town evadfng the officers and the |
postoffice detectives. Even while in |
flight, however, he has been able to |
collect his pension
Often the pretender was almost in \
the hands of the officers and lust as 1
often he succeeded in slipping away. |
This was the story of his sojourning |
here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
COMMISSIONERS AT sALINA
The State Tax Commissioners VIII
Explain the New Law

Salina, Dec. 19.-About fifty coun-
ties are represented at the state meet
ingS of the county commissioners and
the county clerks in session here
Among those present are Samuel T.
Howe, S. c. drummer and w. s.
Glass. the state tax commissioners
and J. H. Smith, the secretary of the
board. The principal business of the
session will be to discuss the new
assessment and taxation law. In an
address at a joint meeting Mr. Howe
stated that the success of the new
law depended much upon the selec-
ton of the assessors. w. B. Loomis
of Franklin county was made chair
man of the meeting of the commits
sion and w. A. Broden of Crawford
county was made secretary at the
meeting of the clerks. President S.
G. Zimmerman of Topeka presided.
The session will close this evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
MAY DROP DIES MONIES.
Western League Talks of Putting a
Team i'm St. ,JOseDh

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 19.-Des Moines
may be dropped out of the Western
League, according to Mike CantiIlon
in a letter written to this city. He says
Des Moines did not make money last
season, and he may either sell his in
terests here or transfer the franchise to
st. Joseph, Mo.
There is a variety of sentiment here
relative to the Cantillon team. Many
fans maintain he merely used Des
Moines as a farm for other teams. They
claim they never knew which was the
home team, the players changed so rap
idly. This may be the cause of the
off
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
WEBB CITY TO STAY.
The Ducklings Take Action to Keep
Enid Out of the Association.

Webb City, Dec. 19.-At a meeting
of the stockholders of the Webb City
baseball association sufficient funds
were raised to pay the debts of the
club to the Western league, which
amounted to $30S.
1t was brought up in the meeting
that Enid. Okla, was trying to secure
a franchise in the Western associa-
ton, and that the only chance that
the Oklahoma town would have in Sc
curing the same would be by the with
drawal of Webb City from the asso-
citation. The action precludes even
this possibility.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
THE BURNs-MoIR BOUT.
Moving Pictures of the Battle Are
Shown in New York.

New York. Dec. 19.-The moving pic
lures Of the Burns oir battle were
shown in New York last night for the
first time. Five of the ten rounds were
thrown upon the canvas, but there was
enough to show how the battle was
won and who the better man was. They
showed rounds one, three, six, eight
and ten and for a change the knockout
is plainly seen. Burns had it pretty
soft all the way through
Moir took the count four times dur
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
A BIBLE CLASS OF 412.
Parsons Has the Second Largest in the
United States.

Parsons, Kan, Dec. 19.-Dr. Kersey's
Bible training class at the Christian
church last night reached the high
water mark of 412. The leader and the
members are going to make this class
the largest, and all that is necessary
is 105 more names. The record class is
at Des Moines, Ia, with an enrolment
of SIC. This class is composed largely
of students who will be away during
the holidays, and that is when Par
sons is going to eclipse the Iowa mans
big class.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
A C. JOBEs TO KANSAS CITY.
The Wichita Man Made President of
the First National.

Wichita, Dec. ia. C. Jobes,
president of the National Bank of
Commerce of this city and a director
of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
railroad, has been elected vice presi-
dent of the First National bank of
Kansas City. Mr.. Jobes will retain
his position with the Wichita bank
but will move to Kansas City at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
THE ERIE SCHOOLS CLOSED.
Death of a Pupil From Scarlet Fever
Caused This Action.

Erie, Kan, Dec. 19.-The public
schools have been closed here because
of the prevalence of scarlet fever.
Such action was taken because of the
death of Ethel Barnart.
There have been number of cases
of the disease, but not much attention
has been paid to them heretofore. With
the occurrence of a death, however,
came the realization that drastic meth
DDS must be adopted to stamp the cpl
demic out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
DEATH OF ANGUS POINTER.
Was One of the Racing Sensations OF
the Past Turf Season.

Lebanon, N. H. Dec. 19.-The pac-
ing gelding Angus Pointer, 2-01 y i,
owned by State Senator George E.
whitney, is dead. The horse was sent
to recent sale in New York by Sem
ator Whitney and was bid in by him
for $4,000.
During the past season Angus Poin-
ter made a new worlds record for the
fastest average heats recorded by a
PAGER for a seasons racing-2.03 q {.
He was started in nine races and only
beaten once-at Detroit by Baron
Grattan in 2.03A, 2.0411, 2.67. Angus
Pointer won at Buffalo, Poughkeepsie,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
PoIicemen Given Moro Paw.

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 19.-As a Christ
mas present to it's patrolmen the city
of Wichita will raise their pay from
$50 a month to $75. The police matron' S
salary will be raised from $50 to $50.
Plain clothes men or detectives will
continue to work for $40 a month.
There are Is patrolnen, three detec-
tives, two desk men, one police matron
and the chief of police on the Wichita
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19

ing the affair and not once did he have
chance in the fight. Well, maybe
once IL; the third round when he cuffed
Burns on the head and battered him
on the neck and ears, it looked as
though the gunner might have gather
ed, but the Canadian was stalling, for
few seconds later he drew himself
together and whaled the Briton to his
hearts delight, sending him to his cor
ner weary and tired.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19

Readville, Providence, Syracuse, Col
umbus (two races) and at Lexington.
His best time was 2.03A at Buffalo;
2.O3A at Poughkeepsie; 2.03A at
Readville; 2.04, Providence; 2.01A
Syracuse; 2.O3A and 2.03 at the two
Columbus meetings, and 2.021s at
Lexington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
Gun Defender Puritan Sold.

Providence, r. L, Dec. 1.-the
cup defender. has been sold at auction
to William O'Connor of Fall River. Mr..
O'Connor paid $2,650 for the boat, which
was built at a cost Of $50. 1000. The Puri-
tan became famous when she defeated
the Genesta on September IA. 1886.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
The Double Track.

OF the Union Pacific R. r. between To-
peka and Kansas City is a model in it's
trains daily that are models of con-
venience.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
To seattle Next week

A through freight car leaves Topeka
for Seattle, Wash. in which a party
can secure through rates at less than
local by calling UP phones 1855.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
To Prevent the Grin.

LAXATIVE BROMO quinine removes the
cause To get the genuine call for full name
and look for signature of e. w. Grove. sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19

was stated that gas bills would be ac-
cepted in advance only to January 1.
After that they would accept the bill
monthly but not in advance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-19
EeH
ConSurnin&
Consumption

even in its most insidi-
Gus form is not always
incurable. The first
intelligent step in the
treatment of the dis
ease is to stop the
violent paroxysms of
coughing which tear
the lungs and enfeeble
the system. Piso's
Cure has permanently
cured many consump-
tive coughs, as shown
by court testimony
because its antiseptic,
healing and soothing
qualities act directly
on the lungs and bron-
chial passages, stop
ping the coughing and
gently healing the lac
Grated tissues. Even
the most advanced
consumPtive coughs
have responded quick
" to Piso's Cure,
which being absolutely
free from oPiates or
habit-forming drugs is
the ideal remedy for
every form of coughs,
colds, bronchitis in
young and old. For
nearly half a century
Piso's Cure has been
demonstrating that the
most advanced form
of chest affections
Can be Cured
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06
FIGHT COTTON FIRE
CARGO OF STEAMER DGADEM STILL
 BURNING.
Seven Hundred Bales Are Removed From the Hatch and Boats Are Playing Streams of Water
 On Vessel.

Pnsacola. Fla, Dec. 5--(Special.) = Scores of men are still employed fight2 ing the fire in the cotton cargo of the British steamer Diadem. but so far as can be seen. there has been no dimin- ishing or checking of the fire, which appears to be smouldering in the tightly packed cotton.
 All day steam has been forced into the hatch where 1900 bales of cotton are stored and in addition, boats have been playing a steady stream of water upon the deck and sides of the vessel to keep the metal cool
 About seven hundred bales stored in hatch No. 1 were removed durin gthe day and placed on lighters Tor rear that the bulkheads would not prevent the fire from spreading to that sect ion of the vessel. Large forces of cot ton screwmen are on board the vessel awaiting an opportunity to remove the matches and make an endeavor to re- move the burning cotton. This will not be attempted before tomorrow as the heat is now so great as to prevent any attempt at taking out the cargo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06
LARRIMORE-JACKs0N.
Wedding of Prominent Persons at FloI

Wedding of Prominent Persons at Flor
 Florence, Dec. 5.-(Special .)-Miss Mary Desdemona Jackson and MT. Vir- gil Larrimore were married Wednesday morning at II o'clock at the First Meth- odist Church, Rev. T. B. Larrimore, father of the bridegroom, offciating.
 Inside the, altar railing the entire space was banked with ferns. and by the hour for the ceremony the large church was filled with friends of the popular young couple.
 Mir Harvey Weakley at the organ gave several beautiful selections and the "Lohengrin" wedding march an- nounced the arrival of the bridal party.
 Miss Jackson was attitred in navy blue silk with hat to match. She ent- cred with Miss Ettie Larrimore. sister of the groom, who acted as maid of honor, coming down the aisle just op- posite Mir. Larrimore and his best man, MT. John Jackson. the brides brother. Messrs. Earl Jackson and Lucius Doug lass were the ushers.
 A wedding dinner was served for the bridal party and other guests at 2 o'clock at the Larrimore home at Mars HiIl.
 Both Mir. Larrimore and his bride are widely and prominently connected in this county and their popularity was attested by the large number of pres ents they received. The bride is the daughter of MT. F. E. Jackson. and Mir. Larrimore is the son of Rev. T. B. Larrimore, one of the leading evangel- ists of the Christian Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06
EARLY CONVENTION
REPUBLICANS DESIRE TO AVOID
 THE HOT WEATHER.
Members of the National Comnsittee are Gathering In Washington for Conference to Select
 Place of Meeting.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Of the fifty four members of the Republican Ma tionaI Committee which will meet in this city tomorrow, about thirty five already have arrived and many of them called during the day at the commit tee headquarters to pay their respects to Chairman New and Secretary Dover.
 It is evident that most of the ab- sentees, if there should be any when the committee meets, will represent far-away territories, such as the Phil" ippines. Hawaii and Porto Rico, Prom jnent among those who were at head quarters today, was Gen. Powell Clay ton of Arkansas. who has represented that State in the Republican organi- zation for the past thirty years Many other veterans were also noticed in the assemblage, indicating that gen. eral interest is felt in the approaching meeeting.
 The committee will meet at the Shoreham Hotel at II o'clock tomorrow and will be in session Friday and Sat- urday The only busintss of import ance to be transacted tomorrow is the selecting of a chairman. When MT. New was designated as the successor to Secretary Cortelyou, 1t was under stood that he would hold ofiice until the regular meeting of the committee which begins tomorrow. There IS ii% tie doubt that he will then be chosen to succeed himself. as no other names are mentioned. The election will De only for the unexpired Cortelyou term, which ends immediately after the next National Convention. The Committee will also make former call upon me President tomorrow.
 The important work of the commit tee will be deferred until Saturday, when the date and the place or the next National Convention will be ae- cided upon.
 My preference" said Chairman New, lis for the second of June. be- lieve that we should have an carry convention and avoid the hot weather. Most of the members seem to asree with Mr. New as to the advisability Of an early date.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06
A GENERAL
 CONFERENCE Delegates of Commercial
 Bodies Meet. MANY CITIES REPRESENTED Secretary Straus Was Host of the
 Gathering. Among Noted Speakers On The Pro- gram Was Secretary of State
 EIihu Root, Who Was
 Cordially Received.
MANY CITIES REPRESENTED

Washington, Dec. 5---To effect a clos CT tie between the Department of Commerce and Labor and the commer- ciaI bodies of the country, general conference was held today in the office of Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus
 Besides Secretary of State Root, who was invited to attend because the State Department is deeply interested in the subject of international commercial re- lations. and Secretary Straus. wno in gited the movement for the conference, there were present delegations from Chambers of Commerce. Boards of Trade. sand other organizations from New York Buffalo, San francisco, At lanta. Chicago. New OrIeans. baltimore, Boston. Minneapolis. St. Paul. Cincin- natl. Cleveland. Portland, Ore, Pntla- deiphia. Pittsburg, Charleston. S C.. Galveston. Richmond, Va. Seattle, Mil- waukee, Denver. St, Louis and this city. A relationship similar to that sought in the calling of the conference. exists in several European countries, tnclud- ing Germany. England and France
 Today's meeting was of preltm- mary nature and its purpose Is regard ed by its promoters as administrative as distinguished from legislative. Tariff. reciprocity and matters of f- nance were debarred as not within the scope of the department.
 The formation of a permanent ad- visorv council representing the com- merciaI bodies of the country Is re- garded as a probable result of the con- ference. and it is suggested that the cooperation of the council might ex- tend to other departments of the gov ernment that come in close touch with the commercial interests of the country. such as the Department of the State. Agriculture. Treasury and the Interior.
 Secretary Straus, in opening the meeting, described the object of the conference as being the adoption Of some system similar to those which prevail in the principal countries for an adequate governmental service 'of information on foreign tariffs and for eign commerce.
 Tt requires no argument" he said,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06
|. & Nj CASE HEARD:
 NO DECISION IN MOBILE

Mobile, Dec. 5.-(Special.)-The case of the State against the Louisville and Nashville Railroa1 l accused of violat- ing a special act. charging 1t with fail ing to enter the union terminal station of Mobile, was heard today in the City Court on demurrers filed by the de- fendant.
 After hearing arguments the court announced that a decision would be made tomorrow.
 The State took the ground that the act was not unconstitutional as passed by the Legislature and that sufficient notice had been published concerning the purpose of the act.
 Gregory L. Smith represented the de- fendants and argued that the act was unconstitutional in a number of re- spects and that sufficient notice had not been given.
 The argument began at 10 o'clock this morning and lasted until this af- ternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06
BIG COAST STORM.
Wind Reached a Velocity of Sixty Mile
 an Hour.


 Norfolk, Va., Dec. 5.-The wind reached a maximum velocity at Cape Henry in last nights coast storm of sixty miles an hour. This was at 12:10 o'clock.
 It blew from the northwest and drove seaward rather than towards the sh ore, any vessels that may have been caught in its teeth, as no wrecks have been reported from the coast. The United States Government seacoast tel egraph wires from Cape Henry south- ward are not working and no word could be had today from the Cape Hat teras section.
 No word could be had from the Bos- ton Gasoline Yacht Madleon. bound to Jacksonville and stranded in Roanoke @ Sound, N. c.
 Weather observer Newsom at Cape Henry reported this morning that none of the battleships of the Atlantic-Pacific fleet has passed the Virginia capes since the arrival of the Louisiana on Tuesday. Several of the big battleships are head ing for Hampton Roads from Northern ports. The severity of the gale has caused some anxiety to be felt for the safety of the six little vessels compos- ing the Pacific bound, second dotilla of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06
SWUyDLERS CAUGHT
CITY NEGROES FLEECE COUNTH .
 MEN IN SELMA.
Confederate Money Is Passed On Simple Blacks From The Rural Dis- trict-News Of Central
 City.
Advertiser Bureau.
 CnItsro nan


 Selma, Dec. 5. 7 The poIis, department last night ar- rested two negroes who late yesterday afternoon snatched money from as many country negroes. One of the ne- groes was arrested early in the even ing and the second about o'clock this morning.
 Yesterday a country negro came to the city and sold bale of cotton. He was standing in front of bank when the town negro came along and ask cd him If he wanted some change. He volunteered to go In the bank and get the change for the bill wanted by the country negro. After being in the bank a few minutes the city negro came out and gave the unsuspectfng country negro man some silver and $20 Con- federate bill. The country negro real. ized that he had been robbed a few minutes later and notified the police. Later the police arrested Q negro named John Edmunds.
 This morning the negro was tried in police court and was bound over to await the action of the next grand jury in the sum of $250. When arrested there was found on Edmunds . quantity of Confederate money.
 Police Officer John Blanton last night about o'clock. His name is Cash Spears and he also passed Confederate money upon an unsuspecting country negro yesterday afternoon. The case against him will be heard in police court tomorrow morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06
WATSON'S STORY
SAW FOUR ARMED MEN AS GOE-
 BEL WAS BORNE AWAY.
Feature os Yesterdays Trial Indicated Pre-Arranged oIaR To Assasstnate
 GOebeI-WatsOn's Testimony COrroborated.

Georgetown, Ky, Dec. 5-The most important witness of the forenoon ses- sion in the Caleb Powers trial was State Senator Watson, of Mayheid- Senator Watson said he saw four arm ed men in citizens clothes In tne door of the legislative building whIIe Goebels body was being carried iron' the State House grounds.
 Witness described the mountain army as rough looking and heaVily armed and said that '"Taylor's soldiers took possession of the State House grounds d few minutes after the sheos- ing as if by preconcerted action. He also detailed how the soldiers barred members of the Legislature from the legislative hall. and chased tnen through the streets preventing tnels re-assembling at the city nall ano court house.
 Senator Watson's testimony along these lines was corroborated by olate Senator Luther Frazier. Frazier tesu- fled that he heard some mountain .he" say; We are here to stand py az Tor and propose to give 'em h--L
 Witness Noakes was called to luen- tify the original copy or the con sion alleged to have been mace ut t..,, vile. Ill.,. repudiating all his testi,hoi,' at this and former trials. This oocu- ment was found last night and finally admitted in evidence and ordered s'l, to the jury after Noakes had idehtiiieu 1t.
 In compliance with an order lssueu by the court before adjournment iase night, at the instance of the prosecu- tion, Henry F. Youtsy was brought here this morning from the penttentlarS' On the same train came James HoWaru' The prosecution say they consluer NnlltcN nf itg 1mnOTtAnl nesses. IL is expected he will be put on the stand not later than Friday noon Howard will testify for tho de- fenSe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06
DIVORCE IS GRANTED
MRS. JESSE FoRBEs BARNETT WINS
 SUIT.
Granted Absolute Divorce From Thomas M. Barnett IT,, Who Pays AllmOny And COsts-- Two
 Children Are Divided.

Judge A. D. Sayre of the City Court in Equity. yesterday put an end to one of the most widely known divorce cases settled in Montgomery County. It was the case of pr. Thomas M. Barnett, Jr., vs. Jesse Forbes Barnett, and after a two years struggle was finally settled in favor of Mrs. Barnett.
 To Mrs. Barnett. the court granted an absolute divorce, alimony and the custody of one of her children. Forbes. with the right to see the other boy, Thomas M Barnett, once a week. pr. Barnett was given the custody of his son Thomas M. and the right to see his other son. Forbes. once a week.
 Dr. Barnett was also required by the court to pay the attorneys fees of Mrs. Barnett's legal advisor during the past two years of the struggle. The costs of the case were also required to be paid the court by pr. Barnett.