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The Topeka state journal., 1908-08-28
MARKED FOR RED HAT.
FaIconio Is Expecting an
Early Call to Rome.

Washington, August 28.-The many
friends of Archbishop DIomede Fal-
comic are delighted by the assurance
to Rome within the next six months
to receive the cardinals hat in reward
for his successful diplomatic mission
from the vatican to the Roman Cath
Ollie church in the United States
Third apostolic delegate from the
holy see to the American church, Mgr.
Falconio is the only one who enjoys
the rights of American citizenship He
came to this country early in 1868,
with a number of other Neapolitan
novices of the Franciscan order, and
was stationed at the college in Buff
falo and afterward in Allegheny. Pa.
He taught in the colleges and also
performed parochial work in Buffalo
and its environs and in Niagara and
several Canadian towns.
He expressed a wish to spend his life
in mission work in the United States,
and his superiors permitted him to
take out naturalization papers.
This he did, and voted for General
Grant at his second election in 1879
presented to the warrior president by
his superior during one of the presi-
dents visits to New York in 1874.
Mgr. Falconio's tenure Of Office has
been marked by many important
events, but it is reckoned the most
peaceful of any representative of the
pope in this country. He has exer-
cised his power with remarkable judg-
ment and equity and has gained the
esteem of the hierarchy and the regard
of the lesser clergy. Mgr. Falconio
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ROBBERY THE OBJECT.
That Is Explanation Being Placed on
Roberts Shooting.

Atlantic City. Aug. 2S.-John M. Rob-
erts, a brother of Charles Roberts, who
was shot by an unknown man on the
board walk and j. Olney Norris, of
Baltimore, to see whom Charles came
here, today gave versions of the shoot
ing. They insisted there could be no
explanation other than attempted rob-
berry, John M. Roberts said: - g 4s
THE facts as given to the public are
correct so far as the motives are con-
cerned. 1t was plainly an attempted
holdup and nothing more. There is
absolutely nothing to conceal and ev-
cry statement is frankly made. My
brother came down here to see Mr.. Nor
ris on business. Wednesday evening he
invited all the Baltimore and Maryland
party here. including the gentlemen to
dine with him at the Shelburne. The
gentlemen declined the invitation. but
several of the ladies' accepted. They
went to the Shelburne and returned. 1t
was later when my brother invited
every one to take a chair ride on the
board walk but only Mrs. Williams
cared to go as the night was stormy
and they were tired. So my brother
and Mrs. Williams called a chair and
started. intending to take only short
ride. 1t was positively not an ar
rangement of Charlie and Mrs. Will
Jams to go out alone. They were alone
only by the chance fact that the rest
who had been to dinner did not care
TO take the ride Had they not been
alone they would never have been held
up, for that was the very circum-
stances that gave the robber nerve to
tackle them. Mrs. Williams offered him
her purse but Charles refused to let her
give II up"
Mr.. Norris told substantially the
same story of the shooting as that re-
lated by Mrs. Williams which he said
he got from the wounded man.
Mr.. Norris added that he talked at
the time with Mrs. Williams, who told
the same story and that he was pres
ent when Chief of Police Whalen cross
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BABE AT HIS feet.
st. Louis Evangelist Gets Unexpected
Response to His Exhortation.

st. Louis, Aug. 2S.-While John NJ
Hutcherson, a preacher, was speaking
at the Union Mission last night, Miss
Cora Thompson came down the aisle.
and as Hutcherson called upon the
sinners to rise and be prayed for she
laid a baby at his feet on the plat
form, saying: Take it; it's yours"
and hurried away.
On the dress of the girl baby was
pinned a note which read:
THE father of this bapy Is one Of
the leading men of your work. He
has lived with me for more than a
year, yet at the same time he has
worked with you.
IT love my baby better than life
can not work and pay it all. I have
gone to the father, John M. Hutch
erson, as lady and have asked him to
give some help so can keep 1t.
HE replied that he would see me
and the baby in hell first. I walked
away. paid one week for It and
have no money to pay another.
81 have nowhere to go, and thought
best to give it to the father The baby
is fourteen days old. Its name is
Gladys Grace Hutcherson. The father
Is John NJ. Hutcherson. The mother
Ia Cora Thompson.
"I love the baby and would keep It,
but have no home for it. What was
to do? John would not help me. But
still he would go to that place and talk
of the Bible. and then go right out and
live with a woman without being mar
ried to her."
John NJ. Hutcherson. the man al
whose feet the baby was laid, has been
for five years a worker in the missions
of the city.
'The woman tempted me, and ]
fell" he quoted when he was asked II
the woman's accusation that he was
the father of the child was true. 81
met Cora Thompson last fall" he con-
tinued "She had left her husband
and 1 was asked to give her work"
How did you reconcile your con.
duct with Cora Thompson and your
preaching in the mission?" he wa
asked
'I did not reconcile it at ALL" wal
the answer. "I was backslider.
had been led on und had fallen from
grace. have been wicked man
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WILLIE SMITH STILL LEADS.
One Stroke Ahead in National Golf
Contest

Hazelton, Mass, Aug. 2S.-With IS
holes still to go. Willie Smith, of Mex
leo. led the field in the national open
golf championship at the Myopia Hunt
club today, but his margin of three last
night had been cut down to a single
stroke this afternoon. Smith was near
ly overtaken during the morning by
Fred Mcleod of the Midlothian club,
Chicago, who made the Is holes in 81.
Alex Smith of Nassau. brother of the
leader, also drew up and at the end
of "a holes the three men were only
one stroke apart with scores of 244. 245
and 246 respectively. John Jones, the
local professional who played so well
yesterday. fell off today and was a
poor fourth at 249. On the other hand
Willie Anderson, who was not consid-
cred a factor after his poor work of
yesterday, made an so this forenoon.
one of the best scores of the day which
brought him up to fifth place and only
seven strokes behind william Smith
The Topeka state journal., 1908-08-28
Money for Macadam Road.

The fund for building macadam
road in North Topeka connecting
Jackson street with Maple Grove ad-
dition is growing as the residents of
that part of the city are seen. The
subscription Of Forbes Bros. should
have been SIS instead of SO. as re-
ported. J. b. Billiard today subscrib-
ed s25; w. F. Spencer $40; J. c.
Greenfield $5; c. Eldridge SIS: w. S.
Marshall IS; j. H. Petro $1.00; J. NJ.
Petro. s5; Hugo Heinz $1.00; L. F.
Cline, $1.00; George M. Skinner $5;
George vetter IS and ]. NJ. Currur, So
The total amount of money subscrib-
ed for the road to date is $32s.50.
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SOME MONEY SAVERS

A good opportunity to cut
down your grocery bill.
Good Breakfast Bacon, 3 lb.
to 4 lib. strips, Id. .14c
Shoulder Roast or Boil ID. SC
Armour's ''Buttercup" But
terine, 2 lb. Bricks. >. .35c
Navy Beans, Id. .......... &c
Fancy Smoked Shoulders, 6
lib. to 8 lb. average, Id. 10c
"Fraser's Club" Brand Cof-
fee, 3Oc value, lb. :. zoe
Best Granulated Sugar, 18
lbs. 49,. $1.UO
Armour's "Helmet" Brand
Hams, lb ............ .15c
Canned Apricots, 212 lb.
cans, each lie
White Lily Flour, per
48-lb sack .$1.35
Best Coal Oil, per gal. 10c
Best Gasoline, per gal. 15c
Corn Starch. 6 pkgs. ;. .25c
Fig Newtons, per lb. :. .10c
Bulk Cocoanut, per lb. zoe
Gunpowder Tea, per lb. .29c
Fresh Dill Pickles,per dz zoe
Japan Rice, per lb. .7Hac
Ginger Snaps, per lb. -. Be
Good Coffee, per lb. 15c
Pure Hog Lard, per lb. lie
Chuck Steak, per lb. -. .10c
Cooked Corn Beef, per lb zoe
Best Gran. Sugar, % lbs. 81
with a $500 Grocery Order.)
The Topeka state journal., 1908-08-28
CURES ECZEMA QUICKLY
New Drug, Po6lam, Now ObtainAblo
in Small Quantities.

IN small Quantities.
Since it, discovery one year ago the
new drug, poslam, has successfully
cured thousands Of chronic cases of
eczema and other distressing skin af-
hictfons. Heretofore poslam has been
dispensed solely for the benefit OF &C.
zema patients in large jars sufficient
for months treatment. This was
found to be an Inconvenience to many
thousands who use it for minor skin
troubles. such as pimples. blackheads.
herpes, acne. scaly scalp. complexion
blemishes. itching feet, piles. etc..
which require but small quantity to
cure. To overcome this, and in re-
sponse to urgent appeals. the dispen-
sers OF poslam have been obliged to
adopt. in addition to the regular two
dollar package, a special fifty-cent
size, which in future may be found on
sale at Fred A. Shows and other
leading drug stores. in Topeka, or may
be ordered direct from the Emergency
Laboratories, No. SO West 26th Street.
New York city. In all eczema cases
poslam stops itching with first appli-
cation, and proceeds to heal imme-
diately; chronic cases being cured in
two weeks. In less serious skin trou-
bles. results are seen after an over
night application.
Samples for experimental purposes
may still be had, free of charge. by
writing to the laboratories for them.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-08-28
Archbishop DiOmede Falconio.

settling the vexed school question. He
was the immediate successor of Car
dinal Merry del Val, the papal secre-
tary of state, and carried out the pro-
gramme mapped out by that astute
diplomatist. He has always enjoyed
the confidence of the papal secretary
and the relations between the Ameri-
can delegation and that important
portion of the Roman curfa has been
marked by the utmost friendliness.
Mgr. Falconio is not in robust
health. and this fact has led the off,
cials to hasten his promotion so that
his duties may not be so arduous.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-08-28
statement Regarding Williams.

Statement Regarding Williams.
Baltimore, Aug. 28.-Mr- Williams.
husband of the woman who was with
Roberts when he was shot, came to
the city during the forenoon from his
country place at Long Green Valley.
He talked over the telephone with his
wife at Atlantic City. Mrs. Williams
told him she would return to Balti-
more this evening. Mr.. Williams per-
sisted in his refusal not to discuss the
shooting affair, but H. Cavendish Dar-
rell. who is associated with Mr.. Will
liams in the practice of law made the
following statement in his partners
behalf:
"Mr williams has been very much
annoyed by the reports that he was
in Atlantic City Wedn esday night. He
was nowhere near the place. He re-
turned from Europe on the Kronz
Prinzessin Cecilia Monday. After
spending a few hours at the Waldorf
Astoria in New York, he came to Bal
timore. He spent Tuesday night at
the Maryland club and went out on
Wednesday to his country home at
Long Green valley. / talked to MIN
on the telephone as late as O'Clock
Thursday morning. Mr.. Williams
movements from the time he reached
his home Wednesday util he came to
Baltimore again this morning are
known to every one about his place
and it is ridiculous to intimate that
he was in Atlantic City.
"Mr williams did not know that
his wife was at Atlantic City until he
returned to Baltimore on Tuesday
She had sent him a wireless message,
but directed by mistake to another
ship which was due to arrive about
the same time as the Kron PrinZessen
Cecilia When Mr.. Williams got to
Baltimore we talked over the tele-
phone to Mrs Williams at the
Brighton, Atlantic City. We also
talked to her again "Wednesday and
yesterday. She told us that she
would be home this evening"
1t was learned today that Mrs. Will
liams had been motoring in the Berk-
The Topeka state journal., 1908-08-28
NAMES ELECTORS.
California Republican Convention Puts
q. S. Grant, jr., on Ticket.

Oakland, Cal, Aug. 2S.-The Re
publican state convention which met
work today and adjourned. The con-
vention today without debate adopted
the platform as reported by the COM
mittee on platform and resolutions,
nominated ten presidential electors,
two at large and one from each of the
eight congressional districts. and heard
reports from the various senatorial
and assembly district conventions.
The electors at large chosen are: U.
S. Grant. jr.. Of San Diego. and Samuel
NJ. Shortridge of San Francisco.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-08-28

as an American citizen, has gone more
frequently to the White House than
his predecessors, Cardinals Satolli and
Martinelli. He invariably makes one
personal call on the chief executive
during the season and attends one or
two of the evening levees. But as
member of strict monastic order he
takes little part in the social pro-
gramme though he accepts few in
The Topeka state journal., 1908-08-28

vitations to dinner parties from Ro-
man Catholic officials and members of
the diplomatic corps.
Before coming to Washington the
delegate served for four years as the
pope's legate to the Roman Catholic
province of Quebec, with a view to
The Topeka state journal., 1908-08-28
Attention, Sir knights.

The funeral of our late frater.
Robert NJ. Rigdon. will be held from
the residence, 1850 Polk street, at 3
D. m. tomorrow saturday.. Sir
knights are requested to meet at the
asylum promptly at 2 O'Clock in full
Templar uniform. BY order of
PETER couture, e. c.
HARRY r. WHITE. Recorder.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-08-28
Fleet Sighted at Melbourne.

Melbourne. Aug. 2S.--10:I5 D. m.-
The American battleship fleet passed
wilson's promotory, 25 miles from the
entrance of Melbourne harbor, at 9:45
tonight The warships were In column
formation. The warships will arrive
at Port Philip head on schedule time
tomorrow morning.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-08-28

shire hills with her brother and sis
ter-fn-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas De-
ford, jr., and a few days ago went to
Atlantic City, where her three chill
dren with their maids had been for
three weeks.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-08-28
Notice A. F. & A. Nj. No. 81.

requested to meet at Masonic temple
at p. m Saturday to assist in the
burial of Brother Robert M. Rigdon.
Master Masons in good standing are
cordially invited to attend.
MATTHEW earle, Master.
EVAN DAVIS. Secretary.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-08-28

but I'm whole again and have return
ed to a Christian life"
Hutcherson refused to care for the
child and it was sent to st. AIMS asy-
lum.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-08-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Hazel Lucille Fleck, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Burdette Fleck, died We'd
nesday of malarial fever. The funeral
was held at the home of the parents
this morning at 10 o'clock, interment
following in the Auburn cemetery.
H. H. Bullene, a brother of Fred s.
Bullene of Topeka. died early Thurs
day morning at his home in Kansas
City. He has been an invalid for the
past five years. Mr.. BuIlene left for
Kansas City Immediately, where he
will remain until after the funeral Is
held.
r. NJ. Rigdon. 6s years of age, died
at his home, 1850 Polk street Thurs
day of cerebral hemorrhage from
which he has suffered during the past
two months. Mr.. Rigdon was a vet
eran of the Civil war and a member
of the Grand Army. He was also q
member of the Orient Lodge A. +. &
A. NJ No 81 and Topeka Commandery
No. 5, knights Templar. The funeral
will be held from the family home
Saturday at O'Clock.
Mrs. r. A. wallace. 81 years Of age.
died at her home. 1916 West Sixth
avenue at o'clock this morning OF
malignant goiter, from which she has
suffered fo: a number of years. The
| funeral will be held Sunday afternoon
at O'Clock from the First Presbyter-
| ian church.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-08-28

examined Jackson, the chairman,
who corroborated 1t in every detail as
far as he was able to remember in his
fright
Evening journal., 1908-12-10
GOVERNORS FAVOR THE
WATERWAY PROJECT

WASHINGTON, Dec 1o.-Govcrnor
John A. johnson. Of Minnesota. in an ad-
dress before the Joint conference OF the
National Conservation Commission and
Governors Of different states. declared
that the paramount problem Of the hour
is tho development of inland waterways.
Il believe the greatest investment this
nation can make to-day Is to construct a
canal from Lake Superior to the Gulf OF
Mexico" asserted the Governor. II win
solve the problem OF rate regulation in the
interior and win make unnecessary fur
thcr discussions between sections OF
political parties as TO whether Federal
control absolutely or state control can be
best. because competition itself would
solve the problem"
Following the inventory of lands pre-
sontcd by Senator Nelson there was an
informal discussion. Senator's Ncwlands
and Smoot and Governors NOEL, Broward.
Ansel. Lea and Smith. Ex-Governor Blan-
chard and others participated,
More than 80 States were represented
by their chief Executives. Much OF tho
time at to-day's session was devoted 20
reports on water. forest land and min
eral resources, these being in the form OF
an inventory or resources. a work IA
which the commission has been vigorously
engaged since the White House confer
ence last May.
Evening journal., 1908-12-10
TO WAR ON THE
HOUSE OF LORDS
English Liberals May Support
Upper Body Like Our
Senate

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
LONDON. Dec. 1o.-The abolition OF the
House OF Lords and the substitution of a
iong term elective body. patterned large
ly after the United States Senate is the
iar-reaching aim of the British cabinet
disclosed to-day in the decision to in
uroduce taxation bill in Parliament in
May. the provisions Of which will fall
almost exclusively upon the people OF
wealth.
Ine constant rejection by the Lords OF
measures Of Liberal party has stirred ur
storm Of popular resentment and the
,assage Of the proposed bill is counted OF
win so much favor that the cabinet
can resign in June, thus forcing a general
parliamentary elction.
As the Lords Will have nothing TO say
egarding the bill it being a bit Of finan.
al legislation. it is inevitable that II
will pass.
The Liberal leaders are endeavoring Ia
hide their plan in the hope of surprising
their opponents. The plan, however has
been almost completed and there is nc
doubt Of It's adoption.
Evening journal., 1908-12-10
DEATH CLAIMS
]. 5. APPLETON
SeVenty-five Years Old, He
Showed How Active He Was
by Clicking Heels Last Week

Hale and hearty a week ago, when he
loaped into the air and clicked his heels
together twice before coming down, John
$. APPLETON. well-known resident OF
Brandywine hundred Is now dead.
i1c was stricken with heart disease al
mis- home az Carrcroft on Tuesday and
died suddenly His funeral is TO take place
from his lato home on Saturday after
aoon and intermcnt viii be made In Riv-
erviow Cemetery.
Mr. Appleton was o lifelong Della
warean. and was born near Odessa sevon-
,-hve years ago. Recently he has been
living with his son William r. Apple
ton. az Carrcroft. the son being employed
Of tho Pennsylvania Railroad shops Il
this city.
Mr. Appleton was rugged and a picture
81 health and It would have been takcr
or a man many years younger. Only lasi
week when hc called az the Security
trust and Safe Deposit Companys bank
he got into a discussion with some
friends about their respective ages. and
ien proudly stated that although he
vas IS years old he could easily click
his heels together twice while loaping into
the air. lie did Il several times IN sue
cession. and then left smiling lie was In
he city the latter part OF last week. too,
and seemed in perfect health then. Mr..
Appleton the other day stated that he
lad scarcely been sick during his life.
Evening journal., 1908-12-10
ey united Press leased Special Wire,

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
CLEVELAND. o., Dec, lo-One hum
dred and seven years OF history, the In
dustry OF children. grand children and
great grand children. and not unlawful
combinations IN restraint Of trade eN-
plain tho success OF tho L. l. DUPONT de
Nemours Powder Company. says T. G.
dupont president OF the ao-called trust
now under investigation by tho federal
government.
President DUPONT when he came here to-
day to attend tho federal hearing. spoke
In defense OF his family's business for tho
FIRST time since tha government probers
openly began work year ago.
Unless you would call II crime TO
be big, tho government has nothing
against us" he said. beginning with
H. l. DUPONT. my great grandfather. our
family has been I'm the powder business
lo7 years Wo have grown up with tho
country: We pushed west as tho nation
developed until to-day we supply from
sixty 20 seventy per cent. Of the country s
powder.
Twenty duPonts in II.
There are twenty duPonts in the
Evening journal., 1908-12-10
PLAN TO IMPROVE
OUR WATERWAYS
Work of Rivers and HarbOrS
Convention Will be FavOrabIy
Considered by Congress
PUBLIC MEN INTERESTED
IN THE PROCEEDINGS
BY united Press Leased Special wlre.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., Dec. 1o-That
the labors OF the National Rivers and
Harbors Convention now In session hero
viii result IN favorable consideration by
Congress. OF a comprehensive plan for the
Improvement of tho national water ways,
Is the general belief here to-day
II Congress does not at the present
take the desired steps along these lines.
4 Is expected that President elect Taft
win Include the subject IA his call for
the special session aftor March g. that
win meet 70 revise the tarln.
Champ Clark. Democratic leader ia the
House declared to-day that IL the rivers
and Harbors Congress would present a
comprehensive and feasible plan for
waterway Improvement 10 Congress. the
plan undoubtedly would be endorsed
A committee on resolutions. advised by
members OF Congress. viii draft tonta-
tive bill. and It is understood that Repre-
srntative Ransdel. OF Louisiana. Presi-
dent of tho National Rivers and Harhors
Congress, win present It after the holi-
days.
ro-day's session Of the Rivers and
lIarbors Congress was attended by az
large a crowd as attended tile opening
sessions yesterday. The interest of public
men IN the movement has intensified.
rather than diminished. as the Congress
continues. and each declaration for deep
waterways. and tho issuing OF bonds
FOR the work. met with "a storm OF APP
proNul from the DELEGATES
That the manufacturers OF the country
are soiidiy behind the work Of the Nation-
al Rivers and Harbors Congress was the
statement Of James w. Van Cleave Press
.dent Of the National Association OF Man
ufacturers Van Cleavo made strong adj
dress IN favor Of the Improvement OF tho
National Waterways and declared that
Ne United States cannot afford to SO
longer undcveloped.