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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-21
BIGGEST TEDDY BEAR.
One Nine Feet High to Be Presented
to Emperor William.

New York, May 21.-Henry
Estricher, a wealthy importer of toys,
will present the biggest Teddy bear
in the world to Emperor William of
Germany.
Thus Mr.. Estricher, who sails on the
Kaiserin Auguste Victoria for Ham,
burg today, will forge new and
strong link in the chain of German
American friendship and in a sense
bring closer the house of Hohenzollern
and the house of Roosevelt.
Germany was the original habitat
of the toy bear. Mr.. Estriche r read
in a German newspaper that the en-
peror was greatly pleased that in
honor of the president the toy bear
had been called the "Teddv bear In
that the emperor would be highly
pleased by the gift Of Teddy bear.
Mr. Estricher said that every ar
rangement had been made for his re-
ception by the emperor and for the
presentation of the bear.
The splendid TEDDY bear" which
Mr.. Estricher has sent ahead was
made here. 1t is nine feet tall when
it rears itself; its hide was woven
from pure China silk. 1t was packed
in a velvet case especially made, then
boxed and shipped to Berlin, where
Mr.. Estricher will meet 1t on May 20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-21

tomobile club of France. reciting the
fact that the subject of rules had been
carefully discussed two months ago,
and declaring that there is no posi-
bility of any change being made in the
Vanderbilt conditions.
The press sheet that was disclaim-
ed by officers of the automobile club
of America, quoted in a dispatch from
Savannah recounted how S. M Butler,
president of the club, had visited that
city on Saturday last and made a pro-
position to the Savannah automobile
club to promote an international race
in Savannah in November. 1t was
learned later that Mr.. Butler had been
in that city Saturday. 1t was denied
however. that he had made PROPOSE
ton for a club race there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-21
SMITH AUTO CO.
LOCAL MENTION.
Smoke the La Rosa 5 cent Gig

Smoke the La Rosa cent cigar.
Adeline Adams today filed suit in
district court for divorce from her
husband ]. NJ. Adams. She alleges
nonsupport in her petition.
Superb picnic grounds, boating, fish
ing, Garfield park. Boats Csc per hour.
Superb picnic grounds. boating,
fishing, Garfield park. Boats Csc per
hour.
Mrs. G. B. Townsend gave a sur
prise party for her son Perl, last even
ing, who is soon to leave for Concor-
dia,y Kan, where he will make his fu-
ture home. The following people who
enjoyed the evening were: Arminta
Jones, Mabel Jones, Linnie Bentley,
Mildred Carter, Blanche Sanders, limo
Chandler. Mrs. c. R. Porter, Mr.. Ray
Smith, Orville Sanders, Earl Nonken.
C. r. Horner. Thomas Sanders and
Perl Townsend.
Fine Boating and fishing at Garfield
park Boats Csc per hour.
Six smallpox patients are now at
the city detention hospital. The lat
est patient to be removed there was
Arthur Hamell Of 500 Monroe street.
A large number Of the cases seem to
originate from out of the city.
II you love your wife. install an In
dependent telephone. Think Of the
steps it saves her. The cost Is nothing
compared to the convenience.
The Topeka Foundry between
Fourth and Third streets on jackson
was slightly damaged by a fire which
originated at Z o'clock last evening
from a cupola in which the iron Is
melted. At $40 this morning the fire
department was called to 1928 Madi-
son street, where a fire had started in
a waste paper basket which stood too
close to a gasoline stove. There was
no damage. The house is owned and
occupied by G. w. Bowler.
Start today. Smoke the Big Tromp
cent cigar.
The members Of Lincoln Post are
requested to meet at the post hall to-
morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock to at
tend the funeral Of the Rev. ]. B. Nc
Afee at the Lutheran church at $3.50
o'clock.
Ii you have not tried Eagles new
premier Silver Statue you have missed
all that Is good in cigars. No cigar
sold in Topeka can equal it in quality
for the price.
See Coe Bros, about that Framing.
John Baumgartner. the merchant
tailor has received a full line of new
spring and summer suiting. Call on him
before buying elsewhere. 806 Kan. ave.
Try our ice cream. Topeka Pure Milk
Co.
Nothing harmful in Ideal Washing
Flakes. At your grocers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-21
fleet DROPS ANCHOR.
Battleships Have Reached Their Des-
tination in Safety.

Bellingham, Wash, May 21.-Eight
members of the Atlantic battleship
fleet. flying the double star pennant of
Rear Admiral Sperry, dropped anch ors
in Bellingham bay at IL o'clock today
and were formally welcomed by Mayor
]. P. Demattos. The division of the
fleet which arrived here is composed of
the flagship Connecticut. the Rhode
Island, Louisiana. Vermont, New Jer-
sey, Kansas, Nebraska and Virginia,
carrying 42S officers and 1000 enlist
ed men. The remaining vessels OF the
fleet dropped out of line and anchored
in the harbors of Port Angeles and
Port Townsend.
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MAE WOODS IN JAIL
Committed by the Court ON a Charge
OF Perjury.

New York, May 1.-THE case of Mae
g. Wood, the Omaha woman who sued
United States Senator Thomas c. Platt
Tor dlvorce came to a sudden and SEN
sational end this afternoon when Judge
OGorman of the supreme court, dis
missed the complaint and directed that
the complainant be committed to the
city prison under $1,000 bail on a
charge of perjury. Miss Wood was ia
ken to the Tombs. The climax came
after the Introduction in evidence of
the deposition Of a man who manufac-
tured the blanks upon one of which
the alleged Wood-Platt certificate had
been prepared in which he declared
that the blank form in question was
not autographed until three months
after the marriage of Miss Wood to
Platt Is alleged to have occurred.
The senator's son, Frank H. Platt,
also testified that in his belief no such
letters ever had been written to Miss
ed in alleged copies offered in court
by the complainant The case has at
tracted exceptionally wide attention
On account of the prominence of the
aged senator and the names OF other
widely known persons whom Miss
Wood involved in her sensational
charge in support of her complaint.
Miss Wood was at once taken to the
Tombs prison
On the way she chatted laughingly
with the officers
The commitment on the perjury
charge was made by Justice O'Gor-
man on his own initiative. He had
personally questioned the complainant
who had been recalled to the stand
and when she reiterated her former
testimony regarding the marriage the
justice said.
1.-THE court can not believe there
was a marriage. Being convinced OF
the plaintiffs guilt in committing per-
jury in the case commit her to pris-
on unless she furnishes $1,000 BAIL"
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TUCKER FRAUD ORDER
Is Made the Basis of Two Resolutions
by Senator Owen.

Washington, May 21.-Two resolu-
lions were introduced in the senate
today by Mr.. Owen for the purpose of
securing an investigation into alleged
Determinations by the postofhce- de-
partment and the of jus
tice against the Uncle Sam Oil COM
pany of Oklah oma.7 One of these reso-
lutions calls upon the postmaster gem
eral attorney general and the pres1-
dent for all, information in their pos
session concerning the issuing of
of the Uncle Sam Oil company, as
basis for the ORDER, and why the oroer
has not been revoked since the ac-
quittal of Tucker The other resolu-
ton which directsthe senate postoHce
committee to investigate the whole
matter intimates that the Standard OH
company has Influenced the public
press against the Uncle Sam company
and caused the railroads of Kansas and
Oklahoma to discriminate against that
company.
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ROW IN AUTO RACING CIRCLES
Vanderbilt Cup Commission Refuses
TO Change Conditions.

New York, May 21-There have
been several sensational DEVELOPMENTS
in the International automobile rae
ing situation on this side of the At
lantic. These include a refusal of the
Vanderbilt cup commission to change
its conditions to conform to the rules
of the Ostend congress; the sending
out of an elaborate press sheet that
was not authorized by the automobile
club of America, in which it was stat
ed 'that the club planned the promo
ton OF an International race, at Sa-
vannah, Ga; an outspoken demand on
the part of importers of automobiles
that in the premises it is the duty of
the Automobile club of America to
promote race under international
rules and finally, an intimation that
the Vanderbilt cup race may be black
listed by the international association
of recognized automobile clubs
Jefferson Demont Thompson, chair
man of the Vanderbilt cup commits
sion in a letter to Robert Lee Morrell.
chairman of the contest committee of
the Automobile club of America ac-
knowledged the receipt of the latter's
istter enclosing the protest Of the au-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-21
TO RESUME DIGGING
sheriff Will Finish Sluicing at Guinness
Farm Tonight.

Laporte. Ind, May 21-Sheriff
Shutter will this evening finish the
sluicing of the debris of the Guinness
house and tomorrow morning he will
resume digging in the hope of finding
more bodies.
Mayor Darrow received an unsigned
letter from Omaha, Neb. the writer
claiming to have been in Laporte three
times last year to visit Mrs. Guinness
and to have met her in Ogden, Utah,
on May 4, when she said she was on
her way to California to visit Jennie
Olsen.
Inquiries were received today by the
authorities regarding George w. Will
Jams of Wapawallopen, Pa, who is I'M
derstood by friends to have come to
Laporte, in answer to matrimonial
advertisements from a rich widow. He
never returned home
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-21
IT SUICIDE
Woman Found in the Mill Pond Was
Not Murdered.

New London, Wis, May 21.-It now
appears from circumstances which
have come to light since the finding of
the body of Mrs Carrie Shaw in the
mill pond at Hortonville yesterday,
that the young woman committed sui
eide. Dependency over family trou-
bles is given as the cause. The body
was not mutilated as at first reported.
The relatives Of Mrs. Shaw have
been quoted as saying that for some
time she had been in an unsettled
mental condition and had several
times threatened to take her own life.
Charles Abrams. who was arrested
pending investigation. has given a de-
tailed account of his movements in
Hortonville on Tuesday when Mrs.
Shaw was last seen, alive and his story
has been corroborated by several wit
neSSeS.=-
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THE POISONED CANDY CASE.
Jury Decides Mrs. Morasch Sent the
CONNECTION to Ruth Miller.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 21-Mrs.
Sarah Morasch, aged 4s years. was to-
day found guilty of murder in the first
degree by jury in Kansas City, Kan,
which tried her on the charge of
poisoning four-year-old Ruth Miller.
The woman will be sentenced to life
imprisonment.
The Miller girl died from the effects
OF eating poisoned candy which the
woman sent through the mails to the
ch1ld's 14-year-old sister. against whom
she held grudge. Several members
OF the Miller family partook of the
candy. but all except Ruth recovered.
rms was Mrs. Morasch's second trial.
At the first trial the jurv disagreed.
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RUSH CORN TO MARKET
Burlington Will Aid in Breaking the
Patten "Corner."

Chicago, May 21.-A sensation was
created on the board of trade today
when it became known that the Chi
cago, Burlington & Quincy railroad
has issued instructions to its traffic
superintendents to see that the load
ing of corn was subjected to no delay.
This is believed to be an effort to rush
as much cash corn as possible to the
local market with the hope of breaking
the corner held by James A. Patten.
At the Offices of the Burlington road
of Transportation w.
L. Barnes said that the order to rush
the corn to the market was issued
because of the condition of the mar
ket and for our own protection
One car of corn arrived here today
over the Illinois Central that was load
ed in Omaha on Tuesday. This is far
less time than is usually taken for
such shipments.
The corn market was quiet today
and the May option which Patten is
said to control opened and closed at
the same point-77 NC.
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COTTON GOES UP
Advance OF $3.50 and Sales of 100000
Bales.

New York. May 21.-There was a re-
vival of excitement in the cotton mar
ket today and it was currently report
ed that a Wall street operator who has
recently been credited with very sue
cessful operations in the local market
was again buying cotton for an ad-
vance in prices. Large spot interests
also were buyers during the day and
after opening at net decline Of to
points with July selling at $50 at the
opening that option sold up to 9.S2, or
$1.50 per bale net higher, while Octo-
vance of 20 points. The market closed
firm at about the best prices of the
day with sales estimated at 800, 900
bales
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-21
SANG To THE EMPEROR
81, 900 Children Paid Homage to
Francis Joseph.

Vienna, May 21.-The school children
of Vienna numbering upwards of $1,000
gathered early today in the park Of
Schoenbrunn castle, the suburban res
idence of Emperor Francis Joseph, to
pay homage to the aged ruler who
this year celebrated the sixtieth ami
versary of his accession to the throne.
The emperor appeared at a balcony
of the palace and was greeted with
great enthusiasm. The children then
sang several hymns, after which the
emperor descended from the balcony.
walked among the children and talked
with them. His path was strewn with
flowers by the little girls. He appear
ed to be in splendid health.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of Rev. j. B. McAfee who
died at his home two miles west of
Topeka Wednesday morning will be
held at the country home at 1 O'Clock
Friday, followed by a service at the
First English Lutheran church at 2:3o
conducted by Rev. w. w. Horn, pas
tor Of the church, assisted by Rev.
Frank Altman of Atchison. The pail
bearers are Judge T. F. Carver, Judge
w. A. Johnston, Mr.. F. D. Coburn.
Captain A. NJ. Fuller, Colonel C. p
Drew and Colonel w. W. Dennison'
The honorary pallbearers are J. r. Null
vane, P. I. Bonebrake, T. J.. Anderson
and J. D. Knox. The services at To-
peka cemetery will be conducted NV
Lincoln post G. A. r.
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BOX FACTORY ATTIRE
Over Twenty-Five Companies Called
Out to Subdue Flames.

Chicago, May 21.-Fire broke out to-
day in the large box factory of J.. C..
Wintermeyer in Throop street. The
flames swept through the building and
spread to a number Of adjoining struc-
lures. Over 25 companies have been
called to the scene.
1t was reported to the fire alarm Of
flee shortly after 2 o'clock that IS men
who were employed in the box factory
were cut off by the flames and that a
number Of them had been killed and in
jured.
Among those known to have been in
jured are Jacob Rice, badly cut: may
die.
Jacob Ambrose, internal injuries; may
die.
about the body. -v..-
It is now reported that the number Of
injured in the Wintermyer fire will not
number more than IL.
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BANK EXAMINER RESIGNS
On Account of Having Violated Po-
litical Activity Rule.

Rutland, VT, May 21.-Following the
receipt of an official notice from Comp
troller Of the Currency Lawrence o.
Murray calling attention to the rule
forbidding political activity by govern
ment employees, Frank w. Fish, of
Vergenness. for the past eight years
national bank examiner for Vermont
and part of Massachusetts,, has submit
been canvassing in the First Vermont
congressional district for the nominal
ton for congress and it was this which
caused the notice from Comptroller
Murray.
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.3Iories and Glooms., ;,

The students of Yale university have
invented some new slang descriptive of
important conditions which affect the
lives of young men. Here are some adj
ditions to the Yale vernacular:
"a Glory."-A young woman Of I'M
usual attractiveness-
"a Gloom."-A young woman Of far
less than average attractiveness; vide
lemon"
"a Ball of Fire."-A young woman
whose beauty and charm are irresistible.
An ideal guest for college parties. Vide
peach" "pippin," 'corker, etc.-New
York Times
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-21

The latest millinery sensation in Ger
many is the sailor straw hat with
American flags embroidered on the
band. The use of this style by native
German women in Berlin has excited
dire complaint from naturalized news
papers. One journal has printed the
following angry Interrogation:
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SNOW STOPS FIRE.
After 1t Had Burned Over an Area OF
Twenty Square Miles.

BeTefourche, s. D., May Glow
eminent rangers have just succeeded
in extinguishing a forest fire on Long
Pine forest reserve, north OF mere
which burned over an. area of 20
square miles The flames swept the
virgin forest clean over the entire
area, causing an immense loss. Over
1000 acres of timber was entirely de-
stroyed. The fire is believed to have
been started by campers and got De-
yond control of the rangers. Only
heavy snowstorm prevented further
damage.
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FILES A $500, 900 MORTGAGE.
The Kansas City Post Secures For
mer Bond Issue.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 21.-A deed
of trust was filed here in the office OF
the recorder Of deeds, given by the
Sheridan Publishing company, pub
fishers of the Kansas City Post, an
afternoon newspaper, to the Kansas
City Trust company. 1t was on the
entire equipment, plant and business
of the newspaper and was given to
secure bonds of 100000.
w. H Lucas is president of the
Kansas City Trust company, which
has its Offices in the offices of john
son & Lucas, in the Keith & Perry
building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-21
FAVORS THE WOMAN
Report of Referee in Vanderbilt Di-
vorce Case Turned In.

New York, May 21.-The report Of
the referee in the suit of Mrs. Elsie
French Vanderbilt for divorce from
Alfred G. Vanderbilt, head of the Cor
nelius Vanderbilt branch of the fam
Gus family, was handed to Justice
OGorman in the supreme court today.
All the papers in the case were at
once sealed and filed. An intimation
that the report of the referee was ia
vorable to Mrs. Vanderbilt was given
when the attorneys made a motion
that the report be confirmed. The
motion was taken under Amusement.
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union Kentucky counties of Hopkins,
Union, Webster and Christian, which
was called on January 1, was today
declared off and the announcement
was made that no further supplies
would be given the idle miners and
their families. The men were offered
union cards for the purpose of seek
ing work in fields that are unionlzed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-21
OCEAN MAIL SUBSIDY
Is Agreed to by Conferees on p. o.
Appropriation Bill.

Washington, May 21.-The con-
ferees of the two houses of congress
on the postoffice appropriation bill
have agreed to incorporate in the law
the senate provision for a subsidy for
carrying mails to Japan, China Aus
tralia, South America and the Philip
pines The same rate is to be paid
vessels of the second class as is now
paid the vessels of the first class. to
vessels of the third class the same as
is now paid to vessels of the second
class.
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1t Reached the Spot.

Mr.. E. Humphrey, who owns a large
ident Of the Adams County TeIenhone
Co. as well as of the Home Telephone
Kings New Discovery: lit saved nv liz,
once. At least I think it did, IT sesmsS
to reach the spot-the very seat Of INV
Kings New Discovery not only reaches
the cough spot; it heals the sore scots
and the weak spots In throat, lungs and
chest. Sold under guarantee at ali d.rur-
gists. Soc and 800. Trial bottle fr.,e.
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KARL BOWMAN is CHOSEN.
Elected Editor in chief Of washburn
Hevfew.

At an annual meeting of the Wash
BURN Review association held at the
college this morning. Mr.. Karl w.
bowman was elected editor in chief,
MI. Phillip w. Whitcomb, associate;
MISS Helen Fair, local. Mr.. John
Nipps was chosen business manager.
me election was "a battle between
fraternities and barbs.
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WRECKED BY STORM.
School House Falls in just Before
Assembly Time.

Ottumwa, Ia, May 21-Southern
Iowa was hit today by a terrific wind
form of a tornado. The Grant school
in Abba was wrecked and the roof
crashed through to the room below just
Is minutes before assembly time. Pu-
pills and teachers escaped injury. J.
M. Taylor was killed by a corncrib
falling on him.
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Dividend Smaller But Cash.

New York. May 2I.-Directors of
the Atlantic Coast Line railway to-
day declared a semi-annual dividend
Of 2h per cent on common stock. 1t
is to be paid in cash. The last semi
annual dividend declared was per
cent, payable in certificates of in
debtedness.
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Heavy Loss of Sheen

Butte, Mont, May 21.-Heavy losses
of sheep and lambs are reported from
Dawson county, by a blizzard that be-
gan yesterday. The snow lies two feet
on the level and five and six feet in the
drifts. e
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McAllister a Tennesseean

Nashville, Tenn, May 21.-Samuel d.
McAllister. mention of whose myster-
ious disappearance is made in dispatch
es from San Francisco today, is a son
Of Judge W.. K. McAlister, one of the
most prominent lawyers in this state
Young McAlister's family have not
heard from him since last January
when his wife wrote that he had been
transferred to Fortress Monroe.
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.Ruef Jury Stin Hangs.

San Francisco. May 21.-Shortly
after noon the Ruef jury was taken out
to luncheon. As vet there has been
no indication of an agreement.
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"She admits that he is fearfully ugly,
but she says he is extremely sensible"
Did he tell her she was beautiful?''-
Houston Post.
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What American or English woman
would dream of buying in her own
country a hat adorned with the Ger
man colors? Only German women
would thus besmirch the national hon.
or and the time has come to protest
strongly against such thoughtless-
ness
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Strike Is Declared on.

Nashville, Tenn, May 21--The |
strike OF union miners In the nom
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Cotton Market.

Galveston. Tex, May 2L-COTroN-
Market steady. II 3-16c
New York, May H.-COTTON-Sale.t To-
day 1.s17 bales Spot cotton closed steady
81. 90; middling gulf, $11.25 A,os'
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New York Money ng..,-.,

New York, May n-MoNEY-Monev on
closing bid ~. offered at tx. Time Iosrs
quiet and steady. Sixty days, Ok per cent.
" days, 2AQS per cent; months. 31SS5aZ
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper s1ksD4n
per cent; sterling exchange STEADY Witpp
Tor demand and at 81 $50 for e. dav 6i9is.
commercial bills, s445Ic. W o1S oaiis'
lars, z7c- 49, @191ac1n 0Oa-
BoNDs-oovernment bonds steady.
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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED
Two young men to do work on buffing
wheels.
SMITH AUTO co.