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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-14
ASBELL SEES GOVERNOR
Asks for Pardon for Son Who Is in
Prison.

B. F. Asbell called upon Governor
Hoch today to urge a pardon for his
son, Marion Asbell. who is accused OF
numbering his wife, and is serving a
life sentence.
Marion Asbell claims that his wife
committed suicide. Her body was
found in the cellar of the house. AsbelI
inherited considerable property from
his dead wife. and used 1t to defend
himself on the charge of murder
which was brought against him. The
question of whether a murderer could
use monye inherited from his victim
was tried out in the supreme court.
and the court decided that there was
no way to prevent 1t. Since then tho
law In regard to this matter has beeu
changed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-14

bors in Holman's addition. The even
ing was spent in music and converse
ton All reported fine time
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lewis will leave
in a few days for Denver to remain
permanently.
Miss Josephine Clark is slowly inn
proving after several weeks severe Ill
ness.
Mrs ]. ]. Jones is improving after
suffering two weeks with an attack OF
rheumatism.
Miss Nellie Casey. of Auburn. is
quite sick at the home OF her sister
Mrs Nettie Shore of zoos North
Quincy street, has returned home from
Howl where she spent a few days the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Mckeaze
and DIR. Pettijohn.
Miss Carol Spillman OF Falrvlew
spent Sunday with Miss Flora Shore OF
1905 North Quincy street
The committee on footbridge has Is
sued the following circular: Reanz-
ing the benefits and convenience OF q
foot bridge whereby the shop men
could lessen the distance and reach
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-14
MILAN BROUGHT BACK.
Man Charged With Burglary Hoped
for Safe Haven in Missouri

Harry McLain was scheduled to
stand trial in district court today for
burglary, but it began to look Mon
day like he would be numbered with
the missing. H. c. Lindsay. his bonds
man, was becoming nervous, having
been advised that McLain was out of
the state. Therefore the bondsman
came to Sheriff Wilkerson and re-
ported. Wilkerson, being busy with
the Johnson murder case, ordered
Deputy Ward to corner the missing
defendant, and Ward did SO. Learn
ing that McLain had written to his
wife, a girl scarcely 16 years Of age.
to join him in Missouri, the deputy
sheriff followed the child-wife to
Santa Fe train, and ultimately to St.
Joseph. Mo. In the meantime the po-
lice of ST Joseph had wired Sheriff
Wilkerson that they had McLain in
the tolls. The deputy did not know
this, and thought he was Stalking
his victim. At the ST. Joseph depot a
detective accosted Mrs. McLain and
said: your husband is in Jail"
81 think this man is here after
him." said the girl pointing to Deputy
Sheriff Ward. who was following her
and looking UP at the sky in his
most innocent manner.
The girl-wife had spotted Ward as
soon as he entered the car with her,
and knew that he was on her trail
cription of the woman, hence the
1 fact that the detective accosted her
INSTEAD of the deputy who was fol-
lowing.
McLain was brought back last
night, but could not be tried today on
account of the johnson murder trial,
1t is rumored that he will plead gull
ty. He is charged with burglarizing
the store of Christian States, plumber
and stealing 50 worth of tools.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-14

are spending few days with his uncle
and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Mccain,
S07 North Van Buren, street
Miss Ethel Murphy went to Man
haitian today to spend two weeks with
relatives and friends
Miss Myrtle Corley, of Chicago, is
the guest this week of relatives on the
South side. She spent the day yester-
day with friends in North Topeka.
Mr.. Bicklehaupt returned to his home
in Storey City Ia, this morning after
being called here few days ago on
account of the death of his father.
Mrs. Herbert Humley of Elmont
spent the day in town today.
Mrs. Ike Butler Of Meriden visited
friends here today.
Mr.. Jake Stitt of St, John street, is
sick
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Douglas returned
home last night from Trenton, New
Jersey, where they were called few
weeks ago on account of the death of
his father, D. C. Douglas.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Spencer of 1414
North Topeka avenue were pleasantly
surprised by their friends and neigh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-14

moved from farm northeast of town
to 935 North Taylor street.
Mr.. Bert Martin went to Kansas
City this morning to spend few days
on a business trip.
Mr.. Ed Seals of the Sheetz grocery
store is unable to be at work on ac-
count of illness.
Miss Jessie Gill of Tecumseh came
here today to spend the remainder of
the week with relatives.
Mrs. Matte Johnson went to Newton
today to be the guest of her brother
for few days
Mr.. John Mungee of Washington
came today to spend the day with his
brother. Mr.. Harvey Mungee while on
his way to Los Angeles, Cal, where
he will remain permanently.
Mrs. Arthur Wells and little son of
Leavenworth came here today to spend
week the guest of her parents
Mrs Herbert Burson of Newton came
| here today to spend a few days with
| her mother, Mrs. Mary Maxwell
Mr.. Clarence Pearson and Miss Sa-
die Michael Of Perry were married
yesterday by the probate Judge and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-14
Ladies' Ready-to-Wear and
Dry Goods Dept.



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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-14
s' Sv1s1 PAXTON E PAXTON SUN s5'ss zsD

home by the shortest possible route
after a hard days work. the North
Topeka Civic club, with other enter
prising citizens, took the matter up
and raised the sum of s1,635, which was
placed in the hands of the city treas
urer to pay for the work. Lacking
$288 of the necessary amount TO COM
nIete the bridge, ten members of the
Civic club executed a note at the bank
for that amount so as not to delay the
work. The bridge is now in daily use
nv hundreds yet there remains bal
ance unpaid of $22S. Will you as
user of this structure be willing to con-
tribute one dollar to a fund to take up
this note? Mr.. Henry Buechner, MI.
7. r. Spetter and Mr.. Chas. Gertelsen
were appointed a committee by the
civic club to solicit the amo' mt nee
essary to release the signers of this
note who are already heavy contribu-
tors to the original fund. You can pay
either member Of the committee VINO
will receipt you for the same.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-14
George Webb Is Pardoned.

Governor Hoch took pity on George
Webb today, and gave him pardon
which will save him from term in the
state reformatory. Webb Is a negro
bow living in Wyandotte county. He
was accused of statutory crime with
a colored girl about his own age. He
offered to marry the girl. but her
mother wouldn't consent and he was
convicted. He has been the Wyandotte
county Jail since then, being too sick
to be transferred to Hutchinson. The
pardon was recommended by the judge.
county attorney and ten jurymen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-14
A Convenient Train.

For Topeka people who desire a fun
business day in Kansas City is tbs
Union Pacific No. 1G2 which leaves
Topeka every Cay at 1905 a. M. ar
You can get breakfast in the diner on
this train AND dinner on No. 101 which
Seaves Kansas City at p. M. reach
iu1 Topeka at 1885 p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-14
Card of Thanks.

We. the undersigned. wish to extend
thanks to the many friends who have
shown their sympathy in the hour of
our bereavement.
A. A. SCHMIDT AND FAMILY.
DIR. w. E. BUCHANAN AND FAMILY.
John E. SCHMIDT AND FAMILY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-14
Blacksmith Wanted.

The Smith Automobile company has
a good position open for a strictly first
class carriage blacksmith. the job.
however, must be taken immediately.
no delay Tenth and Jefferson streets,
Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-14


Black Tafetaso widebeauiful chiffon finish
Bieacted Musinss widesoft
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days Easter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-14

Envelopes
Xxx quality. size 6 and ". The
kind you pay &c package. Special for
four days, 3 packages for. &C
Box Paper
The Csc quality in Twilled Fabric
Linen, Tuxedo Textile Finish, Partisan
or Satin Finish Special for four
days .1Oc Box
Paper Napkins
Plain Crepe Paper Napkins, 14x1 4.
Special for four days, 100 for. SC
Candies
500 lbs of Fine French Cream
Candies, also our own special Mixed,
dainty, delicate and delicious. Four
days special sale, ID &c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-14
Shoe Department


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Combs, Parasols, Supporters. Etc.

sortment for this four aes20o
and suit the mercerzed silk
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sale price
Hair Rolls-The
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NORTH WEkAMWS

tA-S.;-s lvf tue i~9eth :CLcaa column may
be left ct the Petro & Woodford drug
store. $50 North Kansas avenue. or call
the North Side reported at her home,
lid. phone GILL
Good goods. Pratt Bros.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Neuman left
today on an extended western trip.
They will visit all the principal cities
in California, Washington and Ore
gon. They will be gone about three
months.
We sell Red Cross butter. Try a
pound. A. Sheetz
Miss Alberta Axtell is the guest this
week of Miss Jasmine Daley of Usage
City.
Miss Florence Call went to Kansas
City today to spend two weeks the
guest of her parents.
Mr.. Floyd Kinsinger and family have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-14

Special sale all this week at McClin-
tocks Of Miss Bross' gold etched glass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12
SEM!-MONTHLY MEETINGS
PLANS AT BRENTWOOD FOR
THE COMING SEASON.

Betting or no betting. the Brightwood
Driving Cub proposes to race right along
during the spring and summer, trusting to
the sport-loving citizens of Washington
for patronage. AS at present framed up.
there will be trottinS. pacing and run
ming races at Brigbtwood al least twice a
month.
The first race of the series will be April
10 the events comprising a trot and pace
for aged horses and a green pace for
Youngsters who have never started. The
horses listed for the trot are: Rara Avis,
Peter Ieyburn, Sir Electroid, Bob r.,
Sally Simmons II, Manners and Gallant
Maid
The class b pace will include May
Queen Fred Wilkes. Bob Ingersoll. Maid
Marian Robin Hood, Dart. Eddie B. and
Nyron G.. Glass e. green pace. is eX-
pected to bring out such fast youngsters
as Ida Medium. Grace D.. Billy r. and
William n, W. Z. Miller's latest purchase
in old kentucky.
The running events promise to bring out
a large field of good horses. \ feature of
those events will be what is termed a
novelty race. in which the horse winning
the first heat goes to the stable with first
money. The second and third are then
run off and the best three have the rest
of the purse divided between them pro
rata. a handicap will follow the novelty
event. The horses entered for the two
races are: Merry Lassie. McFonsO, Gun
ston, Catherine F., How About You. Rap
pre-, My Agnes. Camden. De Garment,
Congress and Ethelbertha. Entries in
the trotting events will not definitely be
closed until pm. April 49, Some of the
high-class horses in the stable of John f.
Madden which are at present quartered
at Brightwood are expected to enter in
the trOtting events.
A number of improvements have been
made AT Brightwood since Manager Evans
has taken charge of club house and track.
An extensive porch in the rear of the
building has been constructed the stables
have been repaired. as has the fencing.
which. by reason of the winters storms.
had become dilapidated. The track prop
err is being kept in better condition than
has been the case in years, the harrow
being run over it every day and a oush-
ion thrown up that is especially grateful
To the feet of IrOtterS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12
SENATE BALL TEAM.
w. E. Burns Elected Captain of the
New ORGANIZATION.

A base ball team has been organized
to represent the Senate. Employees Of
the north end Of the big building on the
hill! met yesterday in the committee room
of Senator Daniel and formed Il team to
uphold the base ball prowess Of the
solons. 1t has been twenty-five years or
more since the Capitol employees have
taken an active part in athletics. The
present team has the best wishes and
support of all the secretaries TO senator's.
committee clerks and general employees
OF the upper house of Congress.
II Is expected that the Senator'S 4
name which most probably the urganiza-
ton will adopt. will soon be i'll shape to
cope with the best amateur teams in the
city.
Mcclure, John FentOn. w. f.. Burns.
Edward A. Halsey. Harry Nelson John
F. Bethune +. J. Enright. Theodore
Schlenker, f. Il. Merry, il. Ralph Case.
]. D. Preston. Fred Eckstein, Harold Van
Voorhis, W. r. Ersfeld and Glen Kill
bouru.
". b. Burns was elected captain and
Edward A. Halsey was elected secretary
and treasurer of the organization. Capt
Burns believes that he has lot of live
ones 10 select from. and is confident that
field.
jimmy" Chavs is working along SIM
lila" lines on the other end of the building.
and the team from the House will soon
meet the Senate team in series of
games The hest men from the two teams
will he selected later to represent the
United States Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12
HOLY CROSS TOMORROW.
Crack College Mines Coming t
Georpetown Field.

Georgetown University will inaugurate
lis Is, Easter base ball season tomorrow
OF Georgetown Field when it meets at
Holy Cross From now on until April
~ the leading college teams in the east
will appear on the local field. giving
Washington base bail followers an oppor-
tunity of seeing all the leaders in action.
Holy Cross comes To Washington this year
for the first time in a number of years.
and with its usual reputation, that of one
of the fastest teams in the east as We'll as
champions of New England. Last year.
came between Georgetown and Holy
cross was one of the most exciting as well
as spec acular contests ever played in
test, and it was only by strategy in the
tenth inning that Holy Cross pushed A
single run over the plate sufficient 10 win
tne game.
Mansfield Will probably be on the rub
her again tomorrow against CantWell and
Il great pitchers battle is looked forward
tn Geo. getown will be strengthened by
the rrappea-ance of Duffy behind the bat.
and II is expected that Mayocks split
finger will be greatly improved Smith Will
be urablc TO 90 into the game for four or
I've days at the least.
Following Holy Cross. Dartmouth comes
for one game TuesG Gay. Columbia appears
Wednesday and Thursday. with Princeton
Saturday. The Holy Cross lineup tOmOr-
row will he as follows:
Shay. left field: Cashen. second base
Earry. Sllortstop: Carney. first base:
Flynn, third base; Mansfield, pitcher:
Dowd right field: Sweeney, catcher;
ORourke. center field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12
PLANS A NEW CONQUEST.
Stage Will Take Distance Runners
to Franklin Field.

CHICAGO. April 1l.-AlonZo A. Stasg.
director of physical culture at the Uni
versity OF Chicago. plans a new conquest
of the east with his track athletes For
many years he has sent q one-mile relay
team to the Pennsylvania games. and
twice he has returned with his team a
national champion. \ third time his quar-
tet ran such a close second that the judges
never were able to agree unanimously on
the winner
Now the midway chief is figuring on a
two-mile relay team made UP of half
n,ileTs to send against the SS0-yard run
ners from Yale. Princeton, Harvard. Dart
mouth. Cornell and Pennsylvania. His
two-mie quartet is to he in addition to
his one-iniIe team. which will again race
at philadelphia.
Stage mas been keeping close tab on his
track material despite the long distance
that has separated him from, the campus
during the winter months. He has the
best squad OF quarter-nilers that mas ever
trained on the midway. and II one man
rega'us his eligibility Il two-mile team
vii be gathered together. This athlete Is
J ,mes Ligh, oody. Olyinpian champion
and worlds hero generally. LiShthody
round school work difficult to comprehend.
and so the faculty asked him to keep out
az the limelight OF the athletic world for
:. while Recently. however. I've Is said 10
rave broken all past records In his
studies ard the chances are for his re-
,u-n 10 track work. Lightbody. If he runs
will be a member OF both the one-mie
and two-mile teams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12
FINDS FOR THE BROOKE NS
Donovan Pins Hopes to Two Young
TWirlers,

NEW YORK. April 1I.-when "Spit-
BALI Artist Stricklett announced that he
would desert the Brooklyn club for the
outlaw league on the coast, and word
came from the south that ScanlOn.
through illness might be laid up for sew
eral months. there was feeling of I'M
management.
Since the team has been in the training
camp Manager Donovan has given great
attention to his pitching staff. and Patsy
believes he has discovered two youngsters
who will prove as big finds this year as
were Bell and Rucker last year Donovan
also has had big load lifted from his
Dhat he was fast recovering and would
be In harness within few weeks. This
certainly was encouraging news to the
Dodgers managers. 1t was the pitching
staff which helped the Brooklyn club to
make it's great squirt In the middle OF the
season last year.
In the early spring the twirlers were
not in as good condition as they might
have been. and proved easy marks to OPP
posing batsmen. AS result the Dodgers
lost something like fifteen or sixteen
games before they ever got started.
Rucker and Bell pitched great ball last
year. and are expected to do even better
work this son. Mcintyre. with a little
backing up, can win the majority of his
games. and Pastorious is most reliable.
Holmes and Finlayson are the two re-
cru'ts who Donovan expects will be of
great benefit TO the team and If Scanlon
RECEIVERS his strength before the sea son is
too far advanced there need be little to
worry over the ability Of the pitching de-
partment 10 hold up its end. The Dodgers
at the bat this season than they were last
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12
WILL LAST THREE WEEKS.
Great Bowling Tournament in New
York Next Year.

NEW YORK, April 11.-At meeting
held last week a contract was drawn up
between the directors OF the National
Bowling Association, which will conduct
the next big tourney in 1900 in this city.
and the management OF Madison Square
Garden, by which the garden has been
secured from May IL, 1869. for period
of three weeks for the big show
The tournament will actually begin May
%. ana will run TO June 8. inclusive. There
Is not the slightest doubt that it will be
the largest affair of the kind which has
ever been held in the east. and indications
are that more teams will be entered than
ever bowled in any national tournament
in the history of the game. 1t is some
time before 1t takes place. but thus early
bowling teams are beginning to inquire
in regard to their prospects Of getting into
New York and taking part in the con-
tests The prizes will be larger than
ever and there will be plenty of matches
of all kinds for all kinds Of bowlers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12
READY TO FIGHT AGAIN.
Al Kaufman Entirely Recovered
From Operation.

san FRANCISCO. April l1.-Al Kauf-
mann is ready TO fight again. Billy De-
laney broke the news today. Kaufman
has entirely recovered from the effects Of
his operation, which was quite a serious
matter. The surgeon found cartilagin-
Gus growth at the base of his nose. which
compelled Al to breathe through his
mouth. the obstruction was not brought
on by fighting as often happens. The
surgeon said he had it from the time he
was small child. Kaufmann's hollow
chest was produced undoubtedly by int
proper breathing. Now that he can use
his nose he may fight in better form.
Kaufman had d pretty serious opera
ton" said Delaney, land there was no
chance of him fighting until now His
nose was clogged up from bony growth
After the operation AL went away to the
country to rest and build himself UP.
While he was in the repair shop al had
six or seven challenges. 1t seemed that
everybody wanted TO fight him. Before
the operation he had the hardest kind of
trouble getting Il match. After the ope-
ration offers came from Boston. New Or
leans, Los Angeles. Bakersfield and San
Francisco. / never saw anything like 1t.
1t was impossible for him to fight then,
but he is all right now. Jim Flynn. who
challenged him repeatedly. can have a
match or We will fight Tommy Burns.
would suggest that Kaufman and Flynn
meet and the winner take on Burns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12
GOLF AT LAKEWOOD.
Preparations Being Made for Many
Noted Players.

NEW YORK April 11.-Golf players
through out the country are now getting
in line for the big spring golf tournament
of the Lakewood Country Club. The
dates set for the holding of the event
are April 23, "a and %. Preparations are
being made to entertain a large gathering
OF noted golf players, who will compete
in the tournament. and the event this
year will eclipse all previous Journeys at
the country club. The program has been
arranged and will be carried out in the
following order: The team match event
will be played Thursday. April %. and
will be open to teams of four from duly
accredited clubs. members of the United
States Golf Association. Scoes made in
the qualifying round to count.
MISUNDERSTANDING at $40 clock m.
qualifying round, thirty-six holes. medal
play.
Friday-S:3O am, first match play
rounds; 80 pm, second match play
rounds.
Saturday-S:3O am. semi-final mat en-
play rounds: , pm. final match play
rounds. eighteen holes.
Saturday-S:30 a M, eighteen-hole medal
play handicap.
The following prizes are offered by the
club: Team match. medals to members
comprising the winning team: gold medal
best gross score in qualifying round. Coun-
try Club of Lakewood cup. first sixteen:
Met edecOnk cup. second sixteen: Carsalj lilo
cup. third sixteen; Manetto cup. fourth
sixteen: Country Club OF Lakewood ham
dicap cup, gold medal. best gross score.