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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05
FOUND NO POISON.
Confession of Wright at Denver Is
Proven Untrue.

Denver, March 5.-Prof. w. D. En-
gle, head of the department of chem
istry of the University of Denver, has
transmitted to District Attorney Std
ger, the results of his analysis of GER
tain organs of Mrs. Cora B. Wright
and her daughter, Genevieve, both OF
whom were found dead in their home
eight days ago. Benz. c. Wright, hus-
band and father, is accused of having
murdered them by using poison. Prof
Engle states in his report that he
found no trace of poison. Wright is in
the county Jail and now declares that
the confession he made to Chief of
forced from him by threats and abuse
City hall officials who were present
when Wright was questioned by Chief
Delaney deny that Wright's statement
was involuntary. The murdered wo-
man and child were taken to the homo
of the mother. in Benton Harbor, Mich,
for burial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05
AFTER DEATH PENALTY
Trial of Sergeant Griffin on Murder
Charge Begins.

Chicago, March 5.-The trial of Ser
geant John A. Griffin of 1 troop of the
Ninth cavalry, colored. for the killing
of Corporal Herbert Taylor at Fort
Sheridan last Christmas, was started
with unusual expedition before Judge
Lands in the federal court last night
Before court was adjourned a jury had
been selected and attorneys for the
United States and for the defense had
completed their opening addresses.
1t was made plain at the outset that
Assistant United States District At
torney Dobyns will demand the death
penalty. He characterized the killing
of Taylor as malicious and premedita-
ted and rejected all veniremen with
conscientious scruples against the
death penalty. He said Mamie Little
john, a negro woman, came with 1
troop. to which both the principals III
the tragedy belonged, to Fort Sheri
dan from Jefferson Barracks, Mo-, and
established a resort in Highwood. Grif-
fin was with the woman in Highwood
the night before Christmas when Tay-
lor tried to get into the house. Griffin
scared Taylor away by firing two shots.
The next day after the Christmas din
ner at the fort, which Mamie Little
john and others attended as guests,
Griffin shot and killed Taylor during
a quarrel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05
FAST MAIL WRECK.
Ten Persons Injured Principally Train
Employees.

Tivoli, N. Y, March 5.-The limited
fast mail train from Chicago for New
York was partially derailed while
passing through Tivoli at 5:40 a. m
today and 10 persons were Injured,
others sustaining slight bruises. Berk-
ley Brandon, of New York, cook on
the dining car, suffered broken leg,
and three passengers and six employees
of the Pullman cars suffered scalp
wounds and minor bruises. Those in
jured are: -
wound.
NJ V. Collins. Akron. Ohio; head
cut
j. B. Berkeley. Clyde, Ohio; scalp
wound and sprained shoulder.
Berkeley Brandon, New York, cook;
leg broken.
J. H. Wolfey. New York. cook;
D. H. Pickett. porter, New York:
head and arms injured.
r. E. Smith, porter, New York;
body bruised.
F. Brown. porter, New York; back
injured.
R. H. Hurst trainman, New York;
back injured.
The train left Chicago at 8 a. m
yesterday. 1t consisted of a baggage
car, four sleeping cars and a dining
Tivoli station, while. passing over an
switch on straight
track, the three rear cars. two sleep
ers and the dining car We're derailed
The rest of the train remained upon
the tracks.
The derailed cars crashed into a
string of freight cars standing on a
siding between the southbound track
and the bank of the Hudson river,
along which the track runs at that
point The freight cars were over
turned. but the passenger cars re-
NAMED upright. Only the presence of
The freight cars prevented the passen-
ger cars from going over the embank-
nent into the Hudson river and pos
sible loss of life
One of the Pullman cars turned
partially crosswise of the tracks and
crashed into a signal tower, tearing off
ne side of the tower and smashing
nto the end of the car There were
wo signal men in the tower but they
escaped injury. The passengers were
placed on another train and proceeded
% New York
1t is believed either that the cars
we're derafled by switch or that
ournal was broken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05
HELD A POW wow.
Captain Hall Talks Tt Over With the
UteS.

Sturgis, S. D., March 5.-More ex-
element Is reported from the Ute In
dian camp near FIT. Meade. Captain
Hall has arrived from the Nintah res
ervation in Utah for the purpose of
holding a pow WOW to induce the Utes
to return to Utah.
When the Utes heard of the cap
tain's coming they became alarmed
Appah is said to have sent word to
Hall to hold the pow WOW at FIT. Meade
and not to come to camp, fearing trou-
BILE If the young bucks saw him Ac-
cordingly the DOW WOW was held at
FIT. Meade, only few chiefs attend
ing. The outcome is not yet known
According TO reports Hall is unpopular
with the UteS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

constitution providing for the compensa-
ton of members of the legislature. Pass,
subject to amendment and debate. ~ III
House joint resolution No. 2. by Berry
man, for the submission of a proposition
to amend section % of article of the
constitution, relating to the election of
representatives and senators. Pass, sub
ject to amendment and debate.
Senate bill No. 461, by committee on
fees, salaries and mileage, an act to pro
vide for the payment of an under sheriff
in counties having more than Is. 900 popu-
lation and less than Is, 900 population.
House bill No. 573, by Tredway, an act
to amend section SOS of the general stat
utes of 1901, relating to free schools in
cities of the second class. Pass, subject
to amendment and debate.
Senate bill No. 345, by Miller by request
an act authorizing certain cities Of the
second class having a population not ex-
ceedfng 5000 to levy a tax for the purpose
of maintaining a system of street light
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05
SWALL OWED NEEDLES.
Fifty Have Been Taken From a Young
Woman's Body.

New York, March 5.-Mrs. Dollie
Deussler. % years of age, who swal-
lowed a packet of needles several
months ago. is at present under treat
ment in Bellevue hospital where the
surgeon says she has still scores Of
needles in her body. At the Fordham
hospital where the woman was treated
five operations were performed and
fifty needles extracted. Some of the
needles are located as far apart as
back, chest and arms, and 1t is feared
that two of them which have travelled
to the vicinity of the heart, may pune
ture that organ. A charge of attempt
ed suicide may be made against the
woman. 1t is not known how she
came to swallow the needles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05
WE ARE sWIFTER.
Russian Naval Of1cer Wants Vessels
Built in United States

St. Petersburg, March 5.-General
Batyanoff. formerly an officer in the
navy, is trying to persuade the en-
peror that Russia should have
squadron in far eastern waters at the
earliest possible moment, and is rec
ommending that the projected war
ships be built in the United States and
not IN Europe. The general declares
that the American shipbuilding yards
could turn out two years as many
SHIPS as European yards could in five
years. Russia is soon to begin the
construction of two battleships of
1,S0O tons. displacement with a speed
OF II knots, turbine machinery and
armament of ten 12-inch guns each.
1t is reported these vessels will be laid
down In st. Petersburg yards this
spring and it is hoped to finish them
in four years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05
R00SEvELT'S PICTURE.
1t Is Given to Captain of City of Pam
anna for Bravery,

san Francisco, March 5.-Captain
Nelson, of the Pacific Mail steamer CITY
OF Panama was presented yesterday
with a photograph of President Roose-
velt, and Second Officer Moder and
%uarIermaster Thomas Brown with
medals for bravery at sea. During a
heavy gale on December 81 Moder and
Brown manned boat and rescued the
third officer, boatswain and three sea-
men who were swept overheard. The
president, whose attention had been
called to the affair, sent his photo
graph to Captain Nelson and the pas
sengers on board at the time subscrib-
ed to purchase the medals
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05
PROTEST WITHDRAWN.
Japan Is Willing to Meet RooseveIt's
Efforts Half Way.

Victoria, B. c., March 5.-Advices
were received by the steamer Empress
of China from Toxic that conference
of elder statesmen and cabinet mem
bers was held on February 16 to dis
cuss the amended immigration bill
projected by the United States. The
protest against the bill was withdrawn
in appreciation of President Roose-
velt's endeavors to bring the contro-
versy between Japan and America to
a happy issue. An understanding was
reached at the meeting that no labor
passport would be issued to immi-
grants for the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05
HONDURAS TO WIN.
A Strong Column of Troops Has In
vaded Nicaragua.

San Salvador. March 5.-A strong
column of Honduran troops has invad-
ed Nicaragua through the department
of OcotaI. The headquarters of the
Honduran army is established at
Pespire
President Bonailla is in Chilateca
inspecting the Notifications and affairs
there generally. He is well satisfied
with the discipline and spirits of the
troops.
Chilutecas, as at present fortified, is
deemed impregnab!e. The general
opinion here is that Honduran forces
will eventually triumph.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05
WOMEN SOLD FOR $40.
Children Quoted at So and 81 in China
Famine District.

Victoria. B.. c., March 5.-Advices
from Central Gufna report famine con-
ditions becoming worse. Middle aged
women are being sold for from 10 to
Is dollars and children for three to
four dollars. Complaints are made that
officials are delaying shipments of flour
sent by the foreign relief committee
A correspondent who toured the fam
inc district reports it denuded of ami
mails and lawlessness is growing. In
come places dogs are being caught by
starving people by means of traps and
hooks and are eaten as soon as cap
tured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05
The Motornan Died

Seattle, March 5.-Donald Mckay
motorman on the northbound car in
the collision at Fort Lawton yesterday,
died at the fort hospital last night.
Albert Reese and Newton Thomas, the
two boys. are not expected to live.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

A petition for street changes in Au-
burndale in the following manner were
made: Open and extend Irving street
Duane street and also to change the
name of Forest street to the name Of
Irving street through to Sixth street;
also to open the north end of Irving
street to a point near the intersection
of Cory street and the Drive. The pc
tition went to the streets and walks
committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05
KATY Depot BLOWN up.

wilburton, I. T., March 5.--The Mis-
souri, Kansas & Texas railway depot
was blown to pieces last night when
robbers dynamited the safe. They Sc
cured only seven cents, the agent hav-
ing taken a large sum of money home
with him for safe keeping.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05
How to Remain Young.

To continue young in health and
strength do as Mrs. n. F. Rowan. Nc
Donough, Ga, did She says: Three bot
ties of Electric Bitters cured me of chron-
&c liver and stomach trouble compiled ed
with such an unhealthy condition of fhe
blood that my skin turned red as flannel
am now practically 20 years younger
now do all my work with ease and. assist
in my husbands store. Guaranteed AT the
Arnold Drug Co., 81 N. Kansas avenue
Price SOC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

and walks committee to take up with
the county commissioners the ma
cadamizing of East Eighth avenue to
the industrial institute and insisting
that the county assume the expense
within the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

A petition for the construction of
sewer in a district bounded by Third
street, First street, Clay street and
Fillmore street, was presented. The
petition is signed by C. H. Carlson and
Is others. The petition was referred to
the committee on sewers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

A petition for the paving of Topeka
avenue from Huntington avenue to Eu-
cid avenue went to the streets and
walks committee,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

A petition to open and widen Six
teenth street between Lincoln and
Willeston streets was presented and
referred to the streets and walks COM
mittee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

A petition was referred to the streets
and walks committee asking for the
vacation of the alley between lots 1856
158 West Eighth avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05
sulphur Yellow the Popular Shade.

London, March 5.-According to the
Diapers Record sulphur yellow.
which already has a vogue in Paris.
will be the popular shade this year for
both women's frocks and household
decorations
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

vacation of the alley between lots 156-
| 158 West Eighth avenue
The trustees of the Orphans home
ask the council to relieve the home
from two special assessments, the
amount being SCI So The ways and
under consideration.
Ten residents sign a petition and ask
that the portion of the Second ward
specified below be left out of the city.
They ask that the boundary be charged
on Sardou avenue from the north side
Sardou avenue to the south side of
Sardou avenue, beginning at Furman
avenue, running east to Chester ave-
nue.. The petition was referred to the
city attorney for his opinion.
Using the banks of the Shunganunga
for a dumping ground is not approved
by people who live in that vicinity and
they present petition asking the coun-
Gil TO take steps to guard against any
further dumping. The petition was
turned over to the committee on jul
dietary.
The city engineer is directed to pre-
pare an estimate of the cost of macad-
amiZing III feet of the north half of
East Eighth avenue from the east line
of Mulvane and Chase's addition to the
east line of Benson's addition.
The following reports of collections
for the month of February were made:
Licence collector Observation-Disclosures 59. so
Weighmaster -...-.-. ..-....-...-. 1920
Food inspector NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 252.7S
Total .......-... ........--.... $5524S
The location of street light is asked
by residents living west of Washburn
college and Duane street.
The bond of the Topeka Bridge COM
pany in $4,000 for the reconstruction
of the East Sixth avenue bridge was
as was also the bond of $4,000
of the Shawnee State bank, city dis
pensary.
An ordinance granting the bond of
field park for band concerts, chautau-
quas etc, was referred to the judiciary
Following resolutions were presented: |
To move hedge east of German ave-
nue. and Seward avenue. Adopted /
For the council to enter into contract |
with Santa Fe railroad for foot bridge |
across Santa Fe railroad bridge. |
Street commissioner to put in drain on |
west side OF Topeka avenue near the |
Adopted.
Street commissioner to grade for side |
walk on east side of Lincoln street |
south of Twenty-first street. Adopted.
Street commissioner to raise side
walks on Van Buren, street north of
and Buchanan to Sixteenth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

The trustees of the Orphans home
ask the council to relieve the home
from two special assessments, the
amount being S62.SO. The ways and
means committee will take the request
under considera ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

The city paid the last installment of
5000 due on the purchase of 1000 feet
of 21z inch hose for the fire depart
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

The worm mas turned The city
council adopted a resolution instructing
the mayor and chairman of the streets
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

The Smith Automobile company ask
for the vacation of the alley at the
rear of their factory located in the
block bounded by Tenth, Adams, JEFF
ferson and Ninth avenue. The COM
pany agreed to deed a strip of land for
another alley. The request was
granted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

E. T. Wolf asks for cu1vert at the
Intersection of Woodward avenue and
Twelfth street The request went to
the streets and walks committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

The regular monthly appropriation
ordinance for meeting the expenses in
running the city for the month of Feb
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

Residents on West Second street
protest against the obstruction of the
sidewalk between Kansas avenue and
jackson street. The protest went to
the streets and walks committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

Everybody reads Topeka State Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

. West Seventeenth street from Col
1ege avenue to Lincoln street is asked
to be graded by residents of the Fifth
ward. The request was referred to
the streets and walks committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

A request for the placing of electric
lights under the East Sixth avenue
viaduct was committed to the commit
tee on gas and electric lights.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

An ordinance granting the bond of
park commissioners power to lease Gar
field park for band concerts, chautau-
quas, etc. was referred to the Judiciary
committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

The construction of manholes in the
sewer in the alley between Fillmore
and Clay, and Clay and Buchanan is
asked by property owners in the
Fourth ward The communication
went to the committee on sewers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

The block bounded by Buchanan,
Lincoln, Fifth and Sixth avenue
though surrounded by sewers on all
sides is served by private sewer and
the property already not served. The
sion to construct a private sewer for
the propert yalready not served. The
committee on sewers will act.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

The city engineer is directed to pre-
pare an estimate of the cost of macad-
amizing tx feet of the north half of
East Eighth avenue from the east line
of Mulvane and Chase's addition to the
east line of Benson's addition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

T. G. Gilchrist, at 1900 Polk street,
wants $40 from the city because his
shade trees were destroyed in grading.
The streets and walks committee will
take up the claim.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

The bond of the Topeka Bridge COM
pany in $4,000 for the reconstruction
of the East Sixth avenue bridge was
approved as was also the bond of $25. 900
of the Shawnee State bank, city dis
pensary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

West side of Logan street from Gar
ield avenue to Evelyn street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-05

The location of a street light is asked
by residents living west of Washburn
college and Duane street.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-09
King Oscar II of Sweden Dies And
is Succeeded on Throne by His Son,
Crown Prince, Sunday Afternoon.
so MUCH TRADING
NO ONE CAN TELL
ELECTION RESULT

So much trading is in the air that
1t is impossible to predict the out
come OF the election of city officers
by the general council. The Repub-
licans have a majority on joint bal
lot, but party lines seem to have
been obliterated in an effort to Grad
icate George Lehnhard. city license
inspector. who has been over Jealous
and efficient in the performance of
his duties.
The tip is out that Mayor Yeiser
will call the joint council In special
session the latter part OF the week,
presumably Friday night, to elect H.
cense Inspector, city physician. sewer
market master and city
weigher. DR.. Harry Williamson,
city physician; Frank Dunn, city
weigher, and c. Z. Bell. city market
will undoubtedly be re-elecb-
ed
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-09
OFF FOR FRANKFORT
In THEIR OWN CAR
Capt. Edwin Farley and Par
ty Leave Paducah This
Morning.

State Treasurer-elect Edwin Far
ley and a party in a private car, at
tached to the regular Louisville train
left for Frankfort to attend the in
The car was set on a
siding at the station at 9 o'clock. so
the party could retire when they got
ready. The special car was court
esy TO Captain Farley on the part of
Supt. A. II. Egan. The car will re-
main in Louisville from o'clock
this morning until this afternoon.
The party will return to Louisville
in the car. In the car besides Cap
tain Farley and his two daughters,
are Mayorelect James p. Smith,
City Treasurer John J. Dorian, State
Railroad Commissioner Med. Fergu-
son, Alderman w. T. Miller, T. B.
Maj. ]. II. Ashcraft,
George o. McBroom.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-09
Navy Department Says Ohio is
Not Deep Enough and Ad-
vises Consultation With Off
icers of Boat.
Paducah is Ordered to New
Orleans From Guantanamo
and Committee Will Arrange
for Presentation.

Cairo, H., probably will be the
scene of the presentation of the silver
service by this city to the gunboat
Paducah. Information from the navy
department. that there is not suffi-
cient stage in the Ohio river to per-
NIT the boat to come here. was re-
ceived this morning by Mayor Yeiser
through Congressman Ollie James,
coupled with instructions to make ar
angements for the ceremony direct
with the commanding officer of the
Paducah. The boat is now on her
way from Guantanamo to New Or
leans.
Mayor Yeiser favors Cairo, because
it is nearer Paducah than New Or
leans. a bigger representation of the
citizens could attend and the affair
would have more of a local character.
The letter from Secretary Metcalf
to Congressman James was as fol-
lows:
"The department acknowledges
the receipt of your letter, dated No
vember 80, 1907, relative to the sill
yer service, which the city of Padu-
cab desires to present to the, gunboat
Paducah. In reply thereto the de-
partment has to inform you that
orders have this day been cabled to
the Paducah, which vessel is now at
Guantanamo, to proceed to New Or
leans, touching at Havana en- route.
THE department Is informed that
there is not at the present time sufi-
cient water to permit the Paducah
to ascend the river as far as Paiu-
cab. The department, therefore, sug-
gests that the mayor take the matter
up with the commanding officer or
the Paduach upon the arrival OF the
vessel at New Orleans and arrange
for time and place for the presenta-
ton, which shall be mutually agree,
able"
81 shall confer with Alderman
Chambin and Councilman Lackey.
the other members of the silver SER
vice committee, at once" said Mayor
Yeiser this morning.
Personally, am in favor of hav-
ing the boat come to Cairo for sew
eral reasons. More OF our people can
attend, 1t will be easier to arrange
and everything will be more satisfac-
tory than going to New Orleans in my
opinion"