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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08
BILLEK MUST HANG.
Governor Dineen Decides Not to In
terfere in the Case.

Springfield. ILL.,, June S.-Governor
Dineen today on recommendation of
the state board of pardons decided not
to interfere in the case of Herman
Billek under death sentence in Chi
cago for murder The execution ac-
cordingly is expected to take place
next Friday.
Billek is Bohemian fortune teller,
whose conviction was declared from
Rev. P. J. O'Callahan of the Paulist
Fathers of Chicago to be the result
of perjured testimony due to sugges-
ton and intimidation on the part of
the prosecuting attorneys and police.
The accusation against Billek was
that through the agency of a Mrs.
Vzyral, who afterwards committed
suicide, he murdered in Chicago, the
woman's husband and four of the
Vzyral children. The alleged motive
was to get life insurance money.
The Prisoner Wept.
Chicago, June S.-When the news
of the decision of the pardon board
and Governor Dineen was taken to
Zillek he collapsed and cried bitterly.
"Well, if they are going to hang me,
let them go ahead" he said drying his
eyes. at am ready. I don't care so
much for myself. but / do care for the
sake of my wife and children" All
effort on the part of Jailer Davis to
calm the prisoner met with slight re-
suits and Billek after being taken
back to his cell, wept.
Assistant States Attorney Poppham,
who prosecuted Billek declared:
THE decision of the governor and
the board IL imminently just. Billek
is a cold blooded murderer if there
was ever one"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08
FOUND THE BOMBS.
Police Break Up Plot to Kill OF
Portuguese Royal Family.

Lisbon, June S.-The police have dis
covered and frustrated a big plot.
Matched by the Society of the Black
Cross. to blow up with bombs the men,
bers of the royal family at a religious
feast which is to be held on June Is.
Among the ringleaders arrested were
Joseph Arvilla, Ado Duarte and Con-
stantine Mendes, notorious anarchists.
The bombs which had been manu-
featured by the society were discovered
and correspondence seized shows that
the society, to which Manuel Buissa,
one of the principals in the assassina-
ton of King Carlos and Crown Prince
Luis last February belonged, had close
relations with anarchists in Barcelona
and Madrid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08
ON A SPECIAL TRACK.
The Gar Takes His First Railroad
Ride in Four Years.

ST. Petersburg, June S.-Emperor
Nicholas and other members of the i'm
perfal family, accompanied by a large
suite will 80 on board the royal train
at Peterhof at 8 o'clock this evening
and travel over the special track to
CATCHING, 30 miles from ST. Petersburg
and from thence over the Baltic line
to Reval where they will arrive tomor-
row morning. The ordinary run from
st. Petersburg to Reval is IL hours:
This is the first railway journey of
any length that the emperor has taken
since he made the trip to Samara in
July. 1904. to review the troops going
out to the Russo-Japanese war in Man
churia.
Extraordinary precautions have been
taken along the Baltic railroad, the
track is. being closely watched by a
Gordon of soldiers, and special guards
have been stationed at all the bridges
A large staff of plain clothes police OFF,
GERS has been sent on to Reval ahead
of the royal train.
Premier Stolypin, Foreign Minister
Iswolsky and Vice Admiral Dikon. the
minister Of marine. left here this morn
ing on board the cruiser Atlas fol
Reyal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08
INCIPIENT DIVORCE.
Is What a Preacher Calls Member
ship in Secret Society.

Des Moines, Ia, June Speaking
on the subject of secret societies at
the Dunkard's conference service
yesterday afternoon, President
Charles A. Blanchard of Wheaton col
lege, said
1.-The various secret society obliga-
ton is an incipient divorce. The man
who swears to conceal his acts and
works from his wife is not a loyal
husband. The wife is entitled to the
unlimited confidence of her husband
and the husband is entitled to the con-
fidence of his wife.
These obligations are reciprocal
and equal. No honorable man asks
more in this direction from his wife
than he gives to her"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08
WHEAT IS BETTER.
Condition. June 4, $50 as Against
TIA Year Ago.

Washington, June S.-A preliminary
estimate of I7,710.000 acres of spring
spring wheat sown or more than $1,000
acres more than last year and placing
the condition on June 1, of winter wheat
at $50 per cent against ia per cent a
year ago, and of rye at 91.3 per cent as
against 93.5 per cent on May 1, is made
in the June grain report made officially
at the department of agriculture today.
The report estimates the acreage Of
oats at 31,644,000 and barley 6,697. 000
and gives the condition figures for crop
other than wheat as follows:
Oats, 929 per cent; barley, se.7 per
cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08
IT'S AN AWFUL PLACE.
Raymond Hitchcock's Comment on the
TombS Prison.

New York, June S.-After three days
the criminal branch of the supreme
court today prepared for the resump-
ton of his trial on indictments grow
ing out of the charges pending prefer
red by several young girls. Hitchcock
does not take kindly to his incarcera-
ton in the tombs and his appearance
in court today was proof of this.
1T is an awful place." he declared
Il don't know how 1 am going to stand
it If this trial drags along for any
length of time
When he appeared in court he was
warmly greeted by his wife, Flora Ia
bella and woman who accompa MED
her. These two remained in court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08
DIMOND ON THE STAND.
Ono Of the Defendants Testifes in
Land Fraud Case.

washington, June 8.-When the
trial OF Hyde, Dimond. Benson and
schneider. charged with conspiracy
70 defraud the government of valuable
.lHiDer lands IN the west. was resum-
co In criminal court today, Henry p.
Dmond. one of the defendants, was
placed on the stand. He formerly was
an attorney at San Francisco, but at
present he is secretary and general
manager of the Dried Fruit associa-
ton of California.
Dtmond testified that his business
relations with Hyde began In June,
1901. Witness said that Hyde told
him he had number OF cases in the
general land offices in Washington,
which We're dragging along and OFFER
cd Ddmond $1,000 year to attend to
these cases. the contract subsequently
signed requiring Dimond to give pre-
ference to these cases over all other
business. Dimond said that after Ia
mfliarizing himself with the methods
of procedure before the general land
Office he arrived in Washington on
August 25, 1902. At the general land
office he was introduced by a friend
to the chief clerk. There were about
215 OF these cases and Dimond said
he endeavored to get at their status,
but he found it difficult to get the in
formation he wanted.
Relative to the suspension order of
the secretary of the interior Dimond
said he first learned of it from Hyde
and at the latter's request he came to
Washington. stopping enroute at Tue
son. Ariz.. where he met for the first
time Joost H. Schneider. The result
of the interview with Schneider and
OF his Investigations in Washington
were reported to Hyde. One Of the
letters written by Dimond to Hyde in
which 1t was stated that "the laxity
of the system" employed by Hyde
was responsible for the calamity that
happened" was read to the jury. The
latter also showed that Dimond was
insisting that Hyde search and pro-
duce as many as possible of the per-
sons whose applications for public
lands passed through his office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08
PRICE HAS CLEAR FIELD.
No Other Nomination for Senator in
His District.

The nomination papers of Judge
Frank c. Price of Ashland, Kansas, as
state senator to succeed 7. A. Noftzger
were filed Saturday by H. J. Bone.
United States district attorney. Judge
Price has no opposition for the NOM
ination. He served in the state senate
from the same district in 1883, Chester
1. Long. now United States senator,
succeeding him in the legislature. For
twelve years he was judge of the 31sc
judicial district. He went east but de-
cided Kansas was better and returned
to his old home. He was Immediately
placed in nomination for his old jul
dicial position. Judge Madison having
left the jndgeship to become congress
man. but Judge Price refused the nom-
ination preferring to engage in private
practice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08
in NEW QUARTERS.
Rapid Growth of Topeka Concern
Capacity Now Tripled

Owing to the demands of increasing
business, the Capital Shirt Factory
having found their old quarters too
small to accommodate them, have
leased the building at 624 Kansas ave-
nue..
This company is a good indicator of
Topeka's progress. Previous to its in
ception factories devoted to the MAX
ing of custom shirts met with rather
doubtful success in this section of the
country; but by industry and perse-
verance, together with a determina-
ton to please their customers al
whatever cost this company has caus-
ed a small and precarious business tC
grow and acquire a stability of which
Topeka may well be proud.
| When the Capital Shirt Factory
| started at the old location it employed
five girls; now it requires thirteen op
orators. working with all the lates
appliances, to get out it's orders. 1t!
| statesmen are covering three states an(
| it's shirts are acquiring a reputation
that has long been enjoyed by eastern
| factories only.
| This success shows that the mad,
to measure shirt, which has Away
been considered Indispensable to tn,
we'll dressed man in the east, is &C
uuiring popularity in the west. tina
refutes the old idea of the wild ant
woody
and one picked up at the bargain
counter is practically as satisfactor,
as one from a fashionable haberdash
err; but there are others who are NOR,
particular, who are discriminating
without being Cranky" and wht
are willing to pay for the comfort
style and, above all. honesty in ma
| terials secured in a custom made shirt
The Capital Shirt Factory has sucl
men for regular customers. and keep,
their patterns on fi1e like "prescrip,
tions." ready to be niled 1t any time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08
LEAVES FOR BERLIN.
DIR. Hill Goes to Take Up His Duties
at German Capital.

The Hague, June S.-Dr. David
Jayne Hill, the American minister to
The Netherlands, left here this morn
ing for Berlin, where he is to succeed
Charlemagne Tower as ambassador to
Germany. The foreign minister and a
large number of state officials and
diplomats were at the station to see
him depart. Before taking up the
duties of his new post DIR. Hill will
visit several German towns.
Arthur NJ. Beaupre, formerly min
lister to Argentina, who is to succeed
Or. Hill as minister to The Neither
lands, has arrived here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08
Laid to ALI Hunters Gang.

Guthrie, Ok, June s.-Another
murder has been laid at the door Of
ALT Hunters gang of outlaws now be-
ing chased by posses. At Temple last
night Gay B. Keyton. colored, a mem
Der of the gang, stabbed Sidney Smith,
a farmer living seven miles south of
here, and Smith died this morning
from his wounds. Hunter who is
wanted for the murder of Sheriff Gar
rison, is believed to be headed this
way from Dover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08
BREWERS TO MEET.


Milwaukee. June S.-Brewers from
throughout the country were arriving
today on every train to attend the
convention Of the United States Brew
ers' association. The board of trus-
tees is in session today. The conven-
ton will open tomorrow. For the first
time in the history of the association a
public meeting will be held at one of
the local theaters. The brewers say
that they want publicity. They want
the question of prohibition spread be-
fore the people in all its phases, be-
lieving as they do that misrepresenta-
tions have been made by the adherents
of prohibition. At this open meeting
wifi be presented the side taken by the
brewers as well as arguments Tor pro
hihition. Arthur Brisbane of New York.
will talk on the Relation of the drink
problem to the public" and E. j. Gid
dings, of Guthrie, Ok. will speak on
practical experience of prohibition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08
DEAD IN HIS ROOM.
Secretary of Los Angeles Chamber Of
Mines Shot Himself.

Los Angeles, Cal, June S-The body
of George w. Arendt. secretary Of the
Los Angeles chamber OF mines, was
found today in a room in the Hotel
Rosslyn, where Arendt had evidently
shot himself during the night. The
dead man was formerly prominent in
New York insurance circles, had trav-
eled extensively in South America and
was for several years identified with
the Hartman interests in Arizona. Ill
health is assigned as the probable
cause for the suicide.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08
square in length in the business sec

ton.
Neither could be seen, but Mrs. Rob-
inson, who conducts the apartment
house, confirmed the report of the mar
riage and admitted that Mr. and Mrs.
Spreckles were guests at her house.
Mrs. Robinson, however, would net
divulge the date Of the marriage or
where the ceremony took place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08
Named in Lees Place

Washington, June S-The presiden
today appointed Captain Lewis Guiona
of the Twenty-sixth Louisiana infan.
try. member of the Vicksburg nation.
al park commission, to fill the vacancy
caused by the recent death of Genera
Stephen D. Lee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08

records from one and a quarter to
eleven miles, has arrived in New York.
While here he will engage in a series
of professional races and he will try
to induce Tom Longboat, the Indian,
to run him a match for a respectable
sum-
Shrubs record for 10 miles is SO
minutes, 20 seconds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08

High water may destroy your deeds,
Insurance policies and other valuabies.
Rent $500 safety deposit box of ]. L.
Allen Successor to Roudebush), 107
West Sixth street, and protect yourself
against flood, fire and thieves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08
YOUNG sPREcKLEs WEEDS.
Time and Place OF the Ceremony Can
Not Be Ascertaimed-

Philadelphia, June S.-The marriage
of AdoIph Spreckles. son of the million
aire sugar manufacturer. and Miss Al
ma De Brettville of San Francisco,
news of which leaked out Yesterday
was unofficially confirmed when the
couple were located in this city. The
couple are stopping at apartments in
Grdrd sfreet, small thoroughfare one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08
RANGERS ASKED FOR.
A Race Riot Is Impending in Long.
view, Texas.

Dallas, Tex, June S.-Two negroes
We're killed on the streets of Longview.
Gregg county, today and a race riot Is
said to be imminent. The governor has
been requested to send rangers to that
oif
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08

The funeral of Michael Myers who
died at his home, III Topeka avenue, OF
paralysis at the age Of 81 years, will be
held at o'clock Tuesday afternoon
from the Walnut Grove Methodist
church
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08

Protect yourself against loss Of valu-
able papers, ETC., by renting g. $500 per
year deposit box of Allen Successor to
Roudebush), 107 West Sixth street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08

Mrs. Martha Jane Dennis died at her
home, S17 Tyler street. this morning.
at the age of rs years. The funeral an
nouncement will be made later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. e. L. Overton. SO years OF age.
died at her home in Highland Park
Sunday morning. The funeral will be
held from the residence Tuesday after
noon at 2:30. Interment in Topeka GEM
etery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08

Alverado NJ. Casterson, 81 years OF
age, died Sunday at his home, 1T To-
peka avenue, Of heart disease. The
funeral will be held from the family
residence Tuesday morning at 10
O'Clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-08

The shawnee State Bank
Ia located temporarily at the Pruden-
tial Trust Company, Seventh street
and Kansas avenue.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-25
ELKo, DISTRICT TERMINAL.

Citizens or Elito, New. have been
wondering why w r. Brdgeman OF
Denver has been doing In IIlllo so often
and mysterously. Mr., Brdgemau IL no
dangerous character. II wasn't that, at
all, On the other hand the Elko in
'hahitants Imagined something in
real estate deal must be pending when
MT Bridgeman kept acoming. for he IL
president and manager OF the Ellto
Realty & Development company as wen
as being a business man OF Denver. The
mystery has been cleared up for Prosi-
dent H. Il. Jeffrey OF the Western Paci-
hc has announced that district termin-
ais are TO be established AT Elko ana
the company was ready 10 consider
proposals for sites, There Is whore Mr..
Brdgeman came into the AFFAIR Tor he
had a proposition for a site and II IL
said his proposition Is under worry IA
yorable consideration and Is sure 10 be
accepted lflko IL delighted with the
news that she Is 10 BIO "a district termln-
al-uot a mere division terminal The
distinguishing feature between the TWO
sorts rs this: a division terminal Is "a
point 10 change equipment and crews
on through train while u district ter
mlnal is a point central I'm great
freight producing territory Elko H.. IN
fact the CHIEF city Of eastern Nevada, "a
wide area rich chlohy in mlp0yala and
iu need OF no end OF supplies.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-25
She Says Her Husband Frequent
Iy Dined Out With Other
Women.
SHE ASKS FOR ALIMoNY
Says Her Spouse Bcratcd Her When
She Had Him on the Carpet to
Explain His Absence.

An answer and cross-complamt were
filed yesterday afternoon by Mrs
Blanche Il. Hare, in the divorce pro-
ceedmgs instituted some time ago by
her husband Kurtz r. Hare. She says
that as early as 1897 Mr.. Hare began
associatins with other women, notably
one Eva Bryson. whom he frequently
dined with, took to theatcrs, and that
sometimes be remained away from
home until 4 o'clock in the morning.
When she demonstrated with her hus-
band for such conduct, Mrs. Hare de-
clares that he abused and beat her.
His inattention to business caused him
to lose drug store that he conducted,
and finally they We're elected from their
dwelling place for the payment of
rent, she says.
Mrs. Hare further AYERS that she was
compelled to go to the home of her
parents in Omaha, and that she is now
working in a jewelry store at a salary
Of $40 a week. She asks the court 10
allow her SO per month as separate
maintenance, with $500 as attorneys
fees. Hare is a travelling salesman
for Armour & Co. and his wife says
that he earns $500 month and travel
ing expenses.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-25
PRAISES HUMANE WORKERS.
Minnie Maddcrn FisIIe Writes Letter
or Appreciation TO Local Society.

A letter has been received by officers
Of the Humane society from Minnie
Madden Fiske in which the work that
Is being carried on here in the interests
OF the organization is highly praised.
The letter reads as follows:
Il cannot refrain from expressing NV
great pleasure in hearing of the fact
that you had organized humane So
ciety In Salt Lake City May ali pros
perlty attend your noble effort!
salt Lake is to be congratulated IN
on the attitude of the SUPERINTENDENT
of schools in this matter If all school
superintendents We're the equal in un-
dcrstanding of Mr.. Christensen the
work of the humane societies would be
less difficult. The 10000 school chill
dren of Salt Lake today will be the
10000 citizens of that city tomorrow.
and as citizens they will not be less
worthy in having learned to be com
passionate and merciful toward help
less creatures.
Believe me- with deepest wishes for
the success of the splendid and most
important undertaking. ut is to be
hoped that parents. teachers and all
thoughtful citizens will aid you)
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-25
STREAMS TO BE HARNEssEp.

When prosperity in substantial form
has returned u. ii. Hartman is going
to substitute electricity for steam on
the mountain division of his road This,
mt least, Is the announcement which
came over the wires n day or so ago.
The statement is interesting. MIR. Har-
riman has had engineers out in the
mountains for n year or so studying
water supply, courses and other con-
ditions necessary for UGH a step, and
the engineers have reported favorably
upon the scheme, saying they found
streams where needed--some Of these
being large and strong to generate in
calculaDle electric energy. Three
mounatin divisions of as many roads
win be electrified; the portion of the
Union Pacific over the Rockies, the
portion OF the Southern Pacific over
the Sierras, and the new mountain
route of the Shasta over the Sskiyou
mountains. The natural fall OF the
mountain streams will turn great tur-
bines. and I'm this way electricity TO
carry trains over the hills win be gen
Grated cheaply. II cannot think of
electrifying until the money market
is an Improvement which Is bound TO
come, because il Is in line with the
cheapening of operation which must
come before the people can hope to
realize lower freight rates" Reports of
Dhc engineers who have heen in the
hills were laid before Mr. Hartman by
julius kruttschnltt, director of main
tenance. while the change from steam
to electricity win cost millions, the
saving in operation, promised, is in
ralculab bile
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-25
TO IRRIGATE IMMENSE AREA.
IT, j. Clark and IL. G. Pcalc Ask state
Engineer for Water Right.

II. I. Clark and n. G Peale OF salt
Lake city have filed application with
state Engineer Caleb Tanner for go
cubic feet per second of the waters
OF Muddy or Curtis creek. in Emery
county. The parties named are back OF a
scheme to reclaim by irrigation 100000
acres OF land In the Green River and
plIly Devll deserts in Emery county.
a Dig dam viii be constructed IN Hon
uuras valley also canal which viii
We ~ miles long and 40 feet wide at the
surface and 30 feet al the bottom This
yahal VIII deliver water 10 the deserr
ma through tunnel to be driven in
NE valley wall
Applications for water rights were
Ssso illed with the state engineer by
o'nator John H. Seely of MI. Pleas
@nt Who asked for tho right To use the
EEater Of spring In sinbad valley,
Enrly county for stock purposes. r.
~ Partridge of Provo who wants to
use me waters of spring in Utah
npunty and Joseph II. Smith Of Vernnl,
mno put ~ request for 3 cubic foot of
W,u'er Of the Gurber spring. located ON
'ne ulnlah Indian reservation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-25
ANXIOUS TO PLEAD.
Caleb Levy Through An interpreter
Declares lie Wants No Trial.

Caleb Levy. a Russian Jew, was ar
raisned before Judge Richie yes
terday. to answer to an information
charging him with grand larceny 1t
is alleged that on Aug. 10, Levy stole
from L. Weber, the following articles,
watch value $40; two chains, S. each;
FIVE rings, SIS; two pairs pants, value
$l3.
The defendant. very dark young
man, with fast receding forehead, was
unable to speak English and an inter-
prefer was employed He insisted up
on entering plea of guilty but as the
court appointed w. w. Little to de-
fend the prisoner n plea of not guilty
was entered until counsel could advise
with client. The case went over until
Friday.