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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22
DESCRIBES KILLING.
Witness at Hams Trial Tells of the
Shooting of Annis.

Harway who sailed with William E.
Annis. the afternoon he was shot
testifying at the trial of Thornton
Hams said that Annis and himself
sailed around an hour before coming
into the float. Harway said:
"Annis was in the stern near the
tiller AS We approached the float
saw Mr.. Roberts and Mr.. Birchfield.
Our boat was stopped by Mr.. Birch
field who took hold of the forestry
I sat over on the center board and let
go the jib sheet. 1 looked up and
found a pistol pointed in my face. 1
thought it was a practical joke The
pistol dropped down and a shot was
fred under my left arm. There was
a pause and some more shots"
Ibid you hear anything said %
Yes. I heard the word 'Annis' be-
fore the shooting. A little before the
shot was fired"
could you see the mans face who
fired the shot
Eyes. He was crouching down, his
left hand was against the boom and
in his right hand he held a pistol. 1
could see his face. After the first shot
/ turned and saw Annis holding his
hand over his side, saying, oh, don't;
oh, don't; stop Then came more
shots. I got up and went out of the
boat and heard more shots. As step
ped from the boat saw Birchfield and
Mrs. Annis on the float. 1 saw THORN
ton J. Hams on the float about four
or five feet from Annis's boat. AS I
came off the defendant was facing the
dock, swinging his revolver from side
to side at a crowd of people. As 1
stepped from the boat Captain Hams
was still firing shots. I heard Thorn
ton Hams say, Stand back! Stand
backI' AS I walked by the pistol was
pointed at me-"
Mrs. Hams on Hand
New York. Dec 22.-It was report
ed here today that Mrs. Claudia
Hams, wife of Captain Peter c. Hams,
came to New York today and is now
in Jersey City holding herself in readi-
ness to be summoned to testify at the
trial of T. Jenkins Hams in Flushing.
Hams is charged with completely in
the death of William E. AnniS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22
CURTIS AT HOME.
Says There VIII Be Tariff Revision
This Session.

Senator Charles Curtis arrived at
his home in Topeka today direct from
Washington and will remain here I'M
til New Years day.
Speaking of tariff revision, the
question now uppermost in the minds
of a large majority of Kansans, the
senator said: There is sure to be
tariff revision measure passed at the
special session early in the spring. 1t
will be an honest and fair revision
of the tariff, too, in spite of any re-
ports sent out from Washington that
may imply any doubt in the matter.
The general sentiment in both
branches of congress is overwhelm-
ing for tariff revision along the lines
promised in the Republican national
platform. 1t will be as fair and just
as possible to all interests, but it will
be honest revision, you may count on
that
There is not much to give out in
the way of news at this time. The real
business of the present session will not
get under way until after the holiday
recess Later 1 will be glad to write
my opinion on certain matters to the
State Journal when to do so now
would be premature"
Senator Curtis smiled when asked
about the reception of the presidents
messages in the senate THE news
papers needed the news he said, land
they must have created some of that
hostile sentiment.
Senator Cummins of Iowa was the
only new member sworn in at this
term and he is doing what all the new
ones do at first, walking around to
get acquainted"
Senator Curtis is in the best Of
health and spirits and is looking for
ward to a very pleasant Christmas
with his family and friends here in
Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22

liams. Mr.. Clark is the representative
of the Ninth Missouri district and has
held office continuously since the fifty
third congress. He has long been rec
ognized as one of the strong men on
the floor of the house and his eleva-
ton to minority leader is the reward
of his unceasing efforts in behalf of
Democratic ideas and legislation.
Mr.. -Clark's family circle is one of
the best and most popular in Wash
ington. His wife was formerly Miss
Genevieve Bennett and his son, Ben
nett Clark, and daughter Genevieve
Clark, who are not old enough to en-
ter into the social festivities of the
capital, are charming, bright and pop
ular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22

system. The directors today adopted
resolutions which declare that 1t was
with regret that they consented TO MI
Newman's REIMBURSEMENT of the office.
(which he held so long and filled so
Well"
In an official statement the directors
say: 49,,
1.-The retirement of Mr.. Newman VIII
be keenly regretted by every one con-
nected with the service. from the board
of directors to the trackmen by whom
be is loved and admired without excep-
ton. He is conceded by connections as
well as competitors, to be the greatest
all round railroad manager Of the pres
ent day."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22
HE HAD NO EQUAL.
! President Newman the Greatest All
Around Railroad Man i'm Country.

New York, Dec 22.-The successor of
Mr.. Newman, who resigned today from
the presidency of the New York Cen
trail has not been chosen.
Although Mr.. Newman's retirement
has been discussed during the past two
years, his resignation today came as q
surprise. 1t was placed before the dt
rectors in a formal letter in which Mr..
Newman said that he believed the time
had come when he should be relieved OF
the strain and burdens incident to his
position.
Mr. Newman has been in the railway
service 40 years, eight of which he spent
as head of the great New York Central
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22
TRIED TO KILL HIM.
Attempt to Assassinate CastrO's Sue
cessor in Venezuela.

Caracas. Monday, Dec. 81, via Will
lemstad. Dec. 22.-The downfall of
President Castro in Venezuela was
completed Saturday last with the frus-
tration of a desperate plot to assassi-
nate Juan Vicente Gomez, the acting
president.
Secret cablegrams have passed be-
tween President Castro in Berlin and
his agents here since the popular anti
Castro demonstration of December 13
and IL
A prominent lawyer has filed accusa-
tions in court charging Castro with
completely in the attempted assassina-
ton and proposing his Impeachment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22
Doors Opened to French Peas.

Washington, Dee. 22.-Pending the
report of the expert government COM
mission appointed to consider the pro-
test of the French exporters against
the ruling of the agricultural depart
ment, prohibiting the importation
into America of little peas and other
French alimentary products, artifi-
cialiy colored by sulphate of copper
and other chemicals upon the recon-
mendation of the secretary of agricul-
ture, collectors of customs will be au-
thorized to permit such importations.
The effect viii be to admit practically
the entire crop of French peas next
wear
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22
Glass Manufacturers Meet.

Columbus, o., Dec. 22.-Glass
manufacturers from Ohio, Indiana,
West Virginia. Pennsylvania and
Kansas met here today to- consider
the demands of the glass workers for
a 25 per cent increase in wages. Re-
newed efforts were made to form a
combine of the independent hand
work manufacturers. They declare
that the demand of the glass workers
in reality reaches 35 and 40 per cent
and it was decided that it should not
be granted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22
President Newman Resigns-

New York, Dec. 22.-w. H New
New York Central Railroad company,
his resignation to take effect on Feb
ruary 1, 1909. 1t was accepted by the
directors. 1t is expected that he will
continue to be a member of the board
OF directors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22
TAFT FOR A CAUCUS.
other Senatorial Candidates Are Op-
posed to 1t.

Columbus, O., Dec. 22.-Charles P.
Taft has openly declared for a caucus
to determine the party's choice for the
man to succeed Senator Foraker
Senator Foraker and Representative
Burton are both understood to be OBJ
posed to a caucus. Friends of Mr.. Taft
today reiterated the claim that he will
have so votes in the caucus. Forty-six
is majority.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22
Shot hx His Brother.

Oakland. Cal, Dec. 22.-Lorenzo
Shiman, eldest son of the late j.
Lorenzo Shiman, a prominent pioneer
of San Lorenzo, was shot three times
and fatally wounded by his younger
brother, William ]. Shiman, in sa-
loon of this place last night. After the
shooting William gave himself up.
District Attorney Clark declares that
The shooting was a cold blooded muir
der growing out of a quarrel over the
division Of the fathers estate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22
PROMINENT MIssoURIAN DEAD.
Colonel John d. Crawford of SedaIia
Victim of Appendicitis.

sedalia, Mo, Dec. 22.-CoL John D.
Crawford, one of the best known men
In Missouri, is dead here of appen-
dicitis, aged 20 years.
Col Crawford was born in Sedalia
and resided here all his life. He was
for thirty years vice president of the
Citizen National bank, served eight
years as recorder of deeds of Pettis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22

one of the best owned by the Santa Fe
in the west.
With this bridge in use the Santa Fe
will be able to detour passenger trains
to Topeka via st. Joseph in times of
high water, instead of running them
via Emporia which has been necessary
to do in the past when the water was
over the main line between Topeka
and LaMrence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22
REvoKEs CASTRO DECREE.
New Venezuelan Executive Is a Peace
Maker.

Willemstad, Curacao, Dec. 22.-The
new Venezuelan administration has
revoked the decree prohibiting the
trans-shipment at Willemstad of goods
destined for Venezuelan points. This
revocation is regarded by we'll in
formed persons here as practically
the settlement of the dispute between
the two governments
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22
THE new LEADER.
Champ Clark and His Interesting
Family.

Washington Dec. 22.-No more in
teresting character is to be found on
the floor OF the house than Champ
Clark, the newly elected minority
leader, who succeeds John Sharp Will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs J. B. Sherwood. died at her
home, 425 Chester avenue this morn
ing at O'Clock of consumption me
funeral announcement will be made
later
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22

don't forget to lay in stock of
CASCARETS with your Xmas
purchases. 1t is the worlds best
candy medicine for little folks and
big folks during Xmas week.
CASCARETS win keep the tots
we'll and happy-don't overlook
the grownups. They are all bound
to overeat and stuff-so be ready
with a Cascaret at bed time. So
Buy a lOc box CASCARETS-week's
ereatuent-and have 1t handy to use
every night. Xmas week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22
ROBBERS SECURE $4,000
Wreck the State Bank Safe at Halls
Summit and Escape.

Lebo, Kan, Dec. 22.-Robbers early to-
day dynamited the safe of the state
bank at Halls Summit, Is miles south
east of Lebo, secured $4,000 and es-
capped. The explosion wrecked the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22
Mr.. Dougherty's House Burned

Toxic, Dec. 22.-The residence in
Toxic of Commander John A. Dough-
erty the American naval attache here
was burned with its contents last
night. Mrs. Dougherty had a narrow
escape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22
COBLESS CORN.
Follows the SeedIess Orange and
ThornIess Cactus.

of the Fairview Farm Seed company
has attracted much attention by his
recent experiments and success in
eobless corn. To Luther Burbank we
owe the seedless orange and the thorn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22
NEW SANTA FE BRIDGE.
Old One Over xaw to BE Replaced
by Heavier Structure.

The present Santa Fe bridge across
the Kaw river is to be replaced by a
heavier structure, and the work will
be commenced by the first of March
For several months the plans have
been in process of preparation, but
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22

BROTHER .INLAW WHoM H
HE DEFENDED.

Joseph unr proprietor Of tn New who Pad R tH in recent
to
OF
Bryan M the pd Blu al t b in support
"a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-22

county and was twice elected mayor CT
Sedalia Col Crawford was well known
in Republican political circles of the
state.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

Miss Carolyn West will leave to- morrow morning for Selma to be the guest of Mrs. Cyrus Brown. at the home of her mother, Mrs. Cliff Park. Miss West goes to attend the Central City Club and Sphinx Club dances to be given during the coming week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
STORE IS ROBBED
BURGLARS FIND COMBINATION TO
 HEAVY SAFE.
Eztsbiishment ef Gearxe wilcox On Red Bridge Road Entered Friday
 NiEht And Large sum of tSs.s Momey gsgleu

Filled with the proceeds of the heavy holiday sales. the safe in the store of George Wilcox. general merchandise dealer of Red Bridge road, was opened Christmas night and cash extracted to the extent of about s4oo. it Is esti- mated.
 | The robbery was discovered by Mr. Wilcox on Saturday morning when he opened the store for business, ana un- locked the safe. At first sight all seemed intact. the door of the safe ap- parently untouched. But a glance at It's, contents showed that it had been rifled. < The safe had probably been opened by some one familiar with the store and it's surroundings. as the combina- ton had been worked. Besides secur- ing the money. the burglars had made away with several quarts. of ;wiliskey standing nearby.
 The marauders made their entrance. 1t was discovered. through a. back door of the store, which had been forced with a crow-bar. Going immediately to the safe, the heavy door was pull ed down. after combination had been successfully solved. the unlocked draw opened, and the money extracted
 The police and the sherIffs office were told of the occurrence and of Gcers repaired to the scene, though failing. after an investigation of tho premises. to discover any clue as Co the marauders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
Items of Interest to Montgomery
 and to the State
SOCIAL CALENDAR
woxnAy nrc .s

MONDAY, and in . Council of at Tnasf Mary Burke south oOu'' t " ' TUESDAY, DEC 2a Phares Coleman win give honor Will : The Chambers
 Mr. w@s gsussa oa.ss @ sg,s T ,;as RSa s . Nass wmb c in . . will Aacilan will SleSo0b ' sf " WEDNESDAY, DEC se James Hickey will entertain Miss Eieanor emarrie Mack Ellison Clubs will meet with Chapters give dancing matlpee
 s % r nsa, sn,eStsln ; nd forty young z PPs0p @ ~ THURSDAY, DEC. sI . anda will Years
 Ths % ionao ssn els0 enb @ % @ mee | with Mfss Bs coah the Baptist churches will her home in coxerdaIs
 Ysncy Brame the Thursday Bridge
 Knights columSS Sl siys .s dance and card party The Magazine Club meetw at : . on court ~ " ~ SATuRDAY,JAN eOinon will be d1nsd SSsnay st the s.E Country Club
 bridge luncheon for Miss . danced Ss4se. at th ,1s ssasv0F Club
 James entertain afternoon . Miss Chinook Miss MsoSssH and SnS mss Drum
 Mir and Mrs Bsrns % & asn S sT % S, danss q ss Ea5ss S S Van Ausdal ,.w . z Miss Kate steiner coilion
 Of her sss Ess In is SHS % winchester Ky Mir and M nice : . SSSSSss~sSsS~r%a~~>>~~<~~>> Sss ssSra ~>>>~~>>>~~~~~~%~~~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
NEws oF yAcksoNy1LLE.
Mir. Francis Great suecens as santa
 Clans.

Mir. Francis a Great Success as Santa !. Claus.
 Jacksonville. Dec. 26.--(Epecfal. )-- Christmas was celebrated by the ju- venile departments of the Methodist, the Presbyterian and Baptist Churches of Jacksonville.
 Tn the Methodist Primary Depart ment a beautiful tree was enjoyed by the children and visit from old Sarta ClausA impersonated by Grant Francis, who proved such a success as the old fellow that he was immediate ly captured by the other two churches and served in both places.
 The children of the Presbyterian School made up a missionary box which Santa Claus came and carried of with him for the little echildren in foreign lands, after a delightful chat with the little folks, who recited and sang for him at his request. and fin fact were willing to do anything to please. him.
 The Baptist school had a large, beau fifuI tree trimmed in the church for old and young and after a. short pro- gram Santa drove up and surprised. the tiny tots. who were overjoyed at see- ing the real Santa at last
 The gifts were distributed by Santa Claus, and here, too. captivated the young hearts by his genial manner.
 Finally on leaving and wishing all merry Christmas the children sol emnly promised to go to bed early. as Santa could get around to all of their houses in good time.
 Mir. Francis is well acquainted among the families in town, and with his ready wit, his .jovial manner, and love for children made a perfect Santa Claus. And without doubt made more hearts happy in Jacksonville than any other man in town.
 Miss Minnie Weems is at home for the holidays. f
 Hugh Swan is at home from Savan- nah, Ga. visiting his mother,
 Mir. and Mrs. Guy Ward will move to Rome. Ga, January 1.
 Miss Ida Key Denman is at home spending the holidays.
 Mrs. B. B. Worwtck of TalladeGa Is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs, c. E. Bondurant.
 Mrs. G. A. Launceford and children are visiting relatives in Camp Hlli, Ala.
 Col. M. L.. Johnson and wife of Georgia, are spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs F. A Weems. @e
 Prof. and Mrs. c. F. Cooper left for centreville last Thursday for the holidays.
 Col, Thomas. Martin has been stead fly improving during the past week, and the doctors now say he will get well. pr. Martin Crook and wife are here visiting at the home of Captain Crook. Capt. and Mrs. Crook have their en- tire family with them this Christmas and a happy family reunion after a separation of many years from some of them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
.UNPLEASANTLY KNOWN
NOTORIETY IS EMBARRASSING TO
 SEVERAL PERSONS
Principals fn steinhefI Drnnaa neinK Made Miaerabie by Curfostty of
 Paris-Freak Toys
 Are Devised.

Paris, Dee. 26.--The lesser characters in the Stelnheil drama have their lives made a burden by the embarrassmenes of notoriety. Thus Alexandre Wolfe the horse-dea1er's groom whom at one time Mime, SteinheiI accused of the murder of her husband, the artist, and her mother, Mime. Japy, has had to instruct an advocate to defend his in- terests against several newspapers. Wolf says that he cannot 20 out of doors without being followed, ques. toned photographed. ana interviewed.
 The popular Christmas novelty this year is . toy now being sold in the streets, annOunced by hawlxera as Mine. Steinheirs last breath" It iB a dimsy trifie composed of a pleated paper skirt and little bladder, repre- :, senting body and head of s'the tragic widow" After the figure has been blown up the air is allowed to eecape and the bolfy shrinks and coIIapses. Mme. Steinheil's apocryphai relative. Aunt Lily" has provided the catch ward of the moment, and PaEisians are referring to the most diverse missions as going to see Aunt Lily"
 The other evening while Wolf was in a place of entertainment, a einema4o- graph firm representing the StetnheiI tragedy was shown. When the figure of, Wolf appeared on the screen a man next to him exclaimed, 'fQh. it's you; isn't ,tt7" He was immediately sur, rounded by Q crowd of curious specta-. tors, who began to takes sides re- garding his position in the drama. To escape further unpleasant noeoriety. he slipped out of the theatre.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
CENSOR WITHDRAWN
PROTEsT< OF GLASGOW STUDENTS WINS OUT. 4
Women Students gro New Free to Wander Threugh GrosAds Un- m molested by Any Umtver.
 sffy Authority.


 Glasgow, Dec. 2s.--An announcement has been posted in GIasg6w University that the moral csnsor'' appointed a month ago to protect lady students from the attentions of their made fel- iow-students. has been withdrawn.
 Much indignation was occasioned among the, men and lady students at the action of the Senate in appointing the censor ' It was alleged that some of the undergraduates paired off and wandered about the grounds--the subject of conversation not always having reference to the. sub ject re- ferred to in the lecture room. one Of the duties of the lady censor was to put stop to this practice.
 The protests of the students against what they considered reflection upon their conduct has been successful, and they will accordingly once more, be free to converse together, without bringing down, on their heads a repri- mana from the Senate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
MISS GREENE LEAVES
ro ACCEPT FLATTERING POSITION
 IN BIRMINGHAM.
Wtii Be Secretary to Library Associa- tfon--Gs Matter of Keen Regret & to REontgomery That She
 Leaves.

Miss Frances Ninirao Greene has ac- cepted the position of Secretary to the Library Association of Birmingham, and will leave Montgomery on Thurs day to engage upon her new work.
 It Is matter of great, regret to her large circle of friends here that Miss Greene has found 1t expedient to ac- cept the lettering offer of the Birm- inghan1, people. For ten years she taught in the public schools of this city, and at the time she resigned to enter library work, was the principal of the Capitol Hili School.
 For the past year she has, been clerk in charge of the traveling fi- braries of the Department of Archives and History. Her new duties , will congist chiefly In promoting sen ntiInent In bemalf of great public library for Birmingham.
 For two months of this winter, Miss Greene conducted the Society Depart ment of The Advertiser and won @for herself Journalistic. honors to add to her already established reputation as n literateur -s