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The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26

Caleb J. Crofts has been appointed
postmaster at Ferguson, Harper
county, Kansas, to succeed T. T. Will
liams, resigned.
Rural route No. 1 will be estab-
lished out of Matfield. Green county,
Kansas, on February 1. The route
will be twenty-six miles in length and
serve eighty-four families.
Rural letter carriers appointed for
service in Kansas: Richard A Trib-
BILE and Edward f. Heaton at Circle
vile; Jay S. Coverdale at Havens-
vile; Arthur J. Mcdowell and Maggie
]. Mcdowell at Richland
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26

Assistant Postmaster General De-
Graw has recently discovered a rural
letter carrier. who. it is believed. has
established a record for serving a
rural route in the shortest time in a
vehicle drawn by horses. And of
course he is a Kansas man.
1t recently came to the notice of
the department that Frank E. Howell,
q carrier on rural route No. l from
V1iets. Kas.. was serving his route,
which is twenty-four miles long, in
three and One-half hours. When the
report was first received it was as
sumed that the carrier was using an
automobile or motorcycle in serving
his route. but inquiry developed the
fact that he was using light buggy
drawn by a span of small horses.
changing his team every day.
AS the average time required to
serve a route twenty-four miles in
length in the state of Kansas and ad-
joining states is between six and one
half and seven hours, the speed record
established by Carrier Howell seems
incredible, when it is considered that
the roads which he travels are ordi-
nary earth roads; that he has seventy
four boxes to deliver mail in and col
1ect mail from. and that the carrier
has eighty-four daily newspapers, be-
sides weekly magazines. packages and
letters in proportion to deliver each
trip.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26

Topeka Hide Market
furnished by James c. Smith
& Co.. los East Third st.l
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-26

'Three big reforms which Cover
nor-elect Stubbs of Kansas hopes to
accomplish relate to good roads, pub
lie utilities. and the consolidation of
state boards said A n. Mullin. a
farmer living near the Kansas state
line and ST. Joseph, Mo, who is sight
seeing at the national capital. Mr..
Stubbs I understand" he continued,
considers bank guaranty of minor
Importance compared to the other
three, although the Republicans are
pledged to it in their state platform.
kansas is in a peculiar predicament
in regard to good roads legislation. A
general law to meet the needs of all
sections of the state is hard to draft.
The western half of the state has good
roads, and naturally is opposed to
state aid for the construction of rock
roads. which only would be built in
the eastern half of the state.
"A law providing for the building of
rock roads by districts was knocked
out by the supreme court. This is
deemed the only feasible way of
reaching the matter. Since that de-
cision was rendered. the attitude of
the supreme court has changed. The
members who wrote the majority
opinion have left the bench. and the
judge who dissented. in a strong
opinion, is now chief justice. So there
is talk of re-enacting the old law with
a few minor amendments. and check
ing it up to the court again with the
hope that the court will sustain it"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
DEBATABLE GROUND
Homer Cummings Is Vice Chair msn and Gives Ills Views on
 Politics in New England.

New York, September S.-Nation- sl Chairman Mack announced to-day that former mayor Homer s. Cum mings of Stamford had been selected as v!ce-chairman of the speaking bureau and that he would open head quarters in this city immediately. MT Cummings conferred with MT Mack to-day on the outline of a speaking campaign in the east, after which he said that the campaign here would be inaugurated soon after the state gubernatorial nomination was made. MT Cummings said, "I regard Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey as debatable battle grounds in this campaign, in which all the issues of the platform will be brought forth by our speakers. The situation In Connecticut is very favorable, not only as regards the state ticket but the national demo- cratic ticket as well. The republt- cans will undoubtedly nominate Con- gressman LiNey, against whom many republicans and hundreds of indepen- dents are opposed, because of his at titude in the submarine affair in the last congress"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
STANDARD OIL
Government Resumes Hearing te Dissolve ihe New Jersey
 Corporation
KELLOGG HAS CHARGE

New York, Sept 3.-The govern ment's suit to dissolve the Standard Oil Go of New Jersey, under the Sherman antitrust law, which was begun over year ago, and the last hearing of which was held in this city early in July, was resumed in the customs house to-day in this city before Special Examiner Franklyn Ferriss. It is expected that the hear ings here will continue for at least month and then will be shifted to Chicago. Frank B. Kellogg, special counsel for the department of jus tice, who has charge of the case for the government, said to-day that he would personally continue to direct the prosecution despite the numerous rumors that he was appointed western treasurer for the republican nationa. committee, which he denied. The governments testimony in the Stand- ard Oil case was all in last spring, and has been printed.
 The defense has been in charge of Attorneys Moritz Rosenthal of Chi cago and John G. Milburn of New York. During the midsummer hear ing the question of fabrication of va- rious railroads was gone into exten- sively.
 The present hearing is expected to take up the question of unlawful competition which the government charges against the company, and many witnesses have been summoned to give testimony on this subject In earlier hearings the government attempted to prove that the Stand ard Oil Co, through unlawful meth ods, has driven its competitors from the New England field and has prae- tically monopoly there in the sale of Illuminating oil. During the pres ent hearing the company will put in it's defense to the charge.
 It is expected that the question o. railroad rates and rebates will be re- served for the Chicago hearing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
FIRED TWO BULLETS
American Woman Made sn C. tempt 10 KJI BerseIf d
 Paris To-day.

Paris, Sept 3.-An American wo- man known at the hotel where she lived as Marian F. Colfelt, of New York, made an unsuccessful attempt to commit suicide by shooting to- day. She fired two bullets from re- volver into her breast. She was at once removed to the Beaujon hos pital, where the bullets were ex- tracted. It is believed she will re- cover. Mrs Colfelt refuses to make any statement or explain her act. .
 According to the officials of tho hotel, which is in the Avenue Kleber near the American embassy, Mrs Col felt arrived in June with her hus- band, T. H. Colfelt, and years old son. Within few days the hus- band and son left for Dinard and have not since returned. Mrs Col felt, who is 2S years old, spent most of her time in her room, only coming down for her luncheon and dinner. The hotel clerk this morning heard double report from Mrs Colfeit's room. He rushed in and found her lying unconscious on the bed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
SHOT BY BURGLARS
officers Who Tried 10 Trap the Robbers in . St Louis
 Rome.

St Louis, Mo, Sept S.-Chief or Detectives Gill of East St Louis and Patrolman Ransome Paine were shot early to-day while trying to trap burglars in the home of Philip Wolff, treasurer of St Clair county, East St Louis. Gill was, shot through the mouth and Paine was wounded twice. one bullet penetrat- ing the left side near the heart. Both men were taken to hospital where Paine is at the point of death.
 In response to a telephone mes sage from the Wolff home to the ef- feet that burglars were in the dwell ing, Gill. Paine and Policeman Ober- meyer hurried to the place, and sur rounded the house. Two men imme- diately came from the rear or the Wolff home and began to fire at the officers. The attack was so sudden that the men had practically nc chance to return the fire and botn fell. The burglars escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
STUDIO IN NEW HAVEN Benjamin Scoville. Nephew of Sir Henry Irving to Open Studio.

New Haven, September 3.-NeW Haven is soon to have distinguish ed new conner in the world of arts and letters in the person of Benjamin Scoville, nephew of Sir Henry Irving, and a striking likeness of the great actor who intends to open studio here.
 MT Scoville is son of Rev Frank Scoville, dean of Salisbury Cathedral and Mary Brodrib. Brodrib being Sir Henry lrving's real name.
 MT scoyille has travelled with Sir Henry and has played with Wilson !, Barrett in "The Sign of the Four" ]" He has also played with Sir John Hare in Caste "The Gaylord Quex," and in "A Pair of Spectacles. ]" He was war correspondent for the London Chronicle and Graphic dur Ing the Boer war and was with Gen. eral Butler at the battle of Spion Kop, in which disaster he was severe ly wounded. He has been in this country for several years and has de- cided to make New Haven his home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
FORAKER'S DENIAL
Says Be Did Nel Say Certain Things Which the Toledo
 Times Psinls About Him.

Toledo, O., September 3.-The To- ledo Times to-day prints a story de- 'claring that Senator Foraker yester- day declared that there had been no peace compact between himself and Secretary Taft, the President Roose- welt had adopted the policies of MT Bryan and that as between the two he preferred the genuine to the inn itation. Other statements credited by the paper to Senator Foraker are that he was deliberately insulted be- cause he did not receive an invita-
 tion to participate in the opening of the Ohio campaign at Youngstown on September 5. Senator Foraker left
 here last night before his endorse ment or denial of the above story could be obtained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
STEAMERS ARE FULL
Cabin Passengers 10 ihe Nnm' Der of 1000 Arrived Today
 From Yer.rDp.

New York, Sept 3.-Nearly 1000 cabin passengers arrived here to-day from Europe on the steamship Adri- attic among them being U. s. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and J. Pierpont Morgan.
 MT Morgan was met at Quarantine by his son in the financier's steam yacht Corsair, which was damaged Tuesday in collision in the ease river, with the New Hampshire.
 MT Morgan's first questions on ar irving were about his steam yacht, the Corsair, which was damaged III collision with the steamer New Hampshire. The Corsair, with her foretopmast missing, met the Adrlat- ic in the bay. AS soon as she came alongside the Adriatic MT Morgan @inuired the cause of the accident and whether any one was killed On be- ing informed that there was no fa- tality and that, the New Hampshlrs was at fault. He said: Well Mel len will have to pay for this. Mr Morgan dselined to say Whetn- CT he had bought any new pictures while abroad nor would z he discuss either politics or finance.
 Charles Steele, one of MT Mor- .gan's partners, who also arrived on the Ardiatic, said that in England and the continent generally busi- ness conditions were much better and that confidence in the return of pet ter times in America was gainging. When told of the election results III Vermont, MT Steele said: Well that is very encouraging. Vermont is a good political barometer"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
COMPERS' DENIAL
Says Be Controls 10 vole Bul Ills OWp. Bul Az svjsed Labor.
 CTS 10 voie For Bryan.

Fort Worth, Tex, Sept 3.-That there would be any attempt on his part Ito deliver" the vote of the union working man or farmer was emphatically denied yesterday by President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor who Tuesday addressed the convention of the Farmers union in session here. This denial was brought forth through the publication in local paper of statement which asserted that such was Mir Gompers' intention.
 The statement that am trying to deliver anybody's vote except my own is a mistake" declared MT Gompers. Il have no interest in any party further than to advance the interests of union labor. am merely trying to persuade union men in the field, farmers and factory op- eratives to vote for Bryan because believe it is for their interest and that of organized labor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
DEATH OF LYNCH
Coroner Pond Ssys IL Was Noi Due 10 Carelsssness oi Inc
 TraIp Crew
HIS CLEARINGHOUSE

New Haven, Sept 3.-Completing his investigation into the facts at tending the death of Jeremiah Lynch, the freight conductor on the Shore Line division of the New Haven road, who was killed at Milford on August IA by the overturning of the Provi- dence-Harlem River freight he was in charge of by derailing switch, Deputy Coroner Pond has made pub lie his finding, declaring that the evi- dence did not show that the deatht of Lynch was due to the criminal act, omission or carelessness of any one. In the course of the examination the deputy coroner found that Engineer Dean, who was running the engine of the train, was on the lookout for signals, that he saw the signals cor
 retcly and intended and expected to stop his train before reaching the
 danger signal. He finds that Dean erred in judgment in the reduction of the speed of his train, in the shut ting off of steam and in the applica- tion of his brake. He states, howe
 ever, that he cannot find that Dean failed to recognize his duty or was
 inattentive to it. Said Dean," reads
 the report, had made five trips over the line at the said point and had
 had the customary seventeen days instruction. It is apparent from his
 attention to the signals and from his efforts, though inadequate to stop l the train, that he intended to stop | the train before said second home signal was reached and believed that
 said train would be so stopped" His judgment was only at fault is the | sum of the finding.
 The report details the occurrence
 or the accident, stating that the en- gineer put on little air in the air
 brakes at a cautionary signal, got 2
 clear track signal and then the next | ahead was the dead stop red. This i was at the derailing switch and fai!- ing to make the dead stop the engine
 was derailed and overturned.
 At the inquest those examined
 were Joseph A. Webb. New London:
 Daniel A. Dillon, Bridgeport; Will
 liam E. Goss, Mantle; James F. Shea, Providence; G. w. Chappell,
 New Haven, and Morris K. Dean;
 Norwich. Engineer Dean is thus ex- l onerated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
Government Holding Of.

London, Sept .3.-It was learned to-day that the British government is holding aloof from Mulai Hafid, the new sultan of Morocco, for the present but that 1t proposes to rec ognize him in due time. British of ficialdom is irritated by the course adopted by Germany which 1t re> gards as an attempt to gain inf1u> ence over and the good will of Mu- lai Hafid by stealing march on the other powers. Consultations are now going on between Great Britain. France and Spain, there is no doub, but that Great Britain and France will act together and probably in- sist the Mulai Hafid gives promises to carry out the obligations of Mo- rocco to the powers before they rec ognize him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
BLAZING LAMP STRUCK WOMAN Was Looking Through Window at
 Hartford During Fire.

Hartford, September 3.-Mrs Mary Fury, of 95 Sheldon street, was prob ably fatally burned by her clothing catching fire from burning oil to night. Mrs Allen, living on the lower floor of the same house. was found lying on the floor with an overturned lamp near her head and her hair on fire. A policeman was notified and he put out the fire in the woman's hair and threw the lamp out of a window. The blazing lamp struck Mrs Fury, who was looking in through the window, setting her clothing on fire. and before the flames could be extinguished she was fright fully burned about the head and body. She was taken to a hospital but it is not thought that she will live. She. is 80 years old and has a husband and two children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
TWO PERSONS KILLED.
Electric Car Struck Carriage Con-
 taining Seven Persons.

Ottawa, III, Sept 3.-Two persons were killed, two fatally hurt and three seriously injured near here last night, when an electric car on the Illinois Valley railway struck car riage in which were seated Walter Shell, wealthy farmer, and a party of six persons The dead:
 Daughter of MT Shell, 12 years old
 Son of MT Shell, years old.
 Fatally injured: Mrs Mamie Townsend and daughter of MT Shell, 15 years old.
 Seriously injured: MT and Mrs Shell and son of Mrs Townsend, 8 years old.
 The crash occurred at point where the road crosses the electric line about six miles from Ottawa. The road was not we'll lighted, and near the crossing there is a shaEp curve, which prevented MT Shell, who was driving, from seeing the approach of car. None of the pas- sengers of the car were injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
Try to Navigate Air.

Long Beach. Cal. Sept 3.-Two attempts to navigate the air result ed disastrously during the opening oi the festival of the sea here yester. day. Frank Hetchell, with an air ship called the Beetle, attempted a flight from the grandstand, but in- stead of sailing, he came down on the hard sand He was not serious ly injured. and the airship can be re- stored with little work. Aeronaui Wright made an ascension in bal loon. Cutting loose with his para chute he descended. striking on the roof of a house, and tearing off 6 small cupola. His hands slipped iron: the bar and he caught wife guy rope and slid down to the caves. cut ting his hand to the bone. Wright lost his balance. and fell 15 feet spraining his ankle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
3 WANT WALKER REWARD
Bailey. Jinlinez and Cardenas All
 Want the $5,OO0.

New Britain, September 3.-There are three claimants for the s5,000 re- ward offered for the capture of Will liam F. Walker The claimants are United States Counsel Everett Bailey, Commandante of Police Jose Jiminez and Roderigo Cardenas, member of the posse which went out and cap tured the fugitive. The bank au- thorities are in communication with the claimants to find out which of them intends to press his claim seri- ously. If the three insist on their right to the reward the case will be taken into the courts for decision as to the proper person to get the reward.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
YOUNG ROOSEVELT.
Presidents Son Sees the Big Mill of
 the Hartford Carpet Co.

.Thompsonville, Sept 3.-Thomp- sonville entertained last evening in an informal way Theodore Roosevelt, Jr, son of President Roosevelt. Young Roosevelt arrived from New York on the 2:2S train yesterday af- ternoon and was the guest of Robert E. Perkins, president of the Hartford Carpet corporation. During the af- ternoon he visited the large carpet mill and was shown through the largest carpet mill in this country by Horace B. Brainard, the purchasing agent of the company. The visit tu the mills occupied two hours and a half and young Roosevelt was highly interested in the manufacture of tha carpets.
 Last evening an informal recep- tion was held in the Calumet club rooms, the social club of the town, and young Roosevelt was introduced to the club members who called, and also to several of the prominent men of the town. He remained at the home of MT Perkins last night and left for New York in the morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
INTERESTING WILL. c.
Dr Lindsley Loses Share if He, Mar
 rfes a Second Time.

LIT Llndsley Loses snare II lie Mar
 rfes a Second Time.
 New Haven, Sept 3.-In the will of the late Mrs Laura D. Lindsley wife of Dr c. Purdy Lindsley which has been filed in the probate court, the income of the estate is divided between her husband on condition that he doesn't remarry, and Miss Mabel Patterson. The estate is con sidered well over $100,000, and aside from few small personal gifts to sisters and nieces, 5 per cent of the income Is to go to Miss Patter- son, and 43 per cent to Dr Lindsley. This division Mrs Lindsley explains is because of the fact that Dr Linds- ley will inherit from his fathers es- tate.
 In the event of the death of the doctor, his share is to go to Miss Patterson for her life use, and on her death. Is to be divided between Mrs Lindsley's two sisters, Mary D. Stevenson and Kate A. D. Kershaw The sisters. with their children, were given small bequests of jewelry and other personal effects by Mrs Linds- ley.
 In her will Mrs Lindsley named her husband and Fred G. Zeibig of St Louis, Mo, as executors. Mir Zei- big resigned, and Dr Linsley alons remains to qualify. Charles E. Cur tis and James E. Wheeler are named as appraisers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
STRIKE IS IMMINENT
Trolley Company Advertises for Men
 in Big Cities.

The Connecticut company and the trolley unions are on the verge to- day of serious struggle says the New Haven Journal-Courier, the men are determined to force complete rec ognition of the demands which they deem reasonable. These demands ln- clude the reinstatment of the ffty- four Providence men, whom they claim were dismissed because they joined the trolleymen's union. The Connecticut company thus far mas refrained from making any statement touching up this issue and therefore the public is accepting the statement of the men.
 Yesterday Messers Walsh and Reardon were in this city in consult tation with the officials of the local union. MT Walsh is one of the na- tional officers and MT Reardon one or the officers of the Worcester union. It is said that they intimated to sev- eral persons that the New Haven em- ployes had voted overwhelmingly for a strike. Just how correct this IS cannot be told until Chairman Min nix of the general conference board announces the figures and he will not make any undue haste about this.
 At the present time the matter ot strike is toss-up. It may come and 1t may. not, but apparently all the chances seem to favor 1t. The truth of this is seen in the prepara- tions both sides are making. The trolley company does not intend to be caught asleep for men to take the places of those that may quit. Head quarters are to be opened at once, some to-day, in the large cities where applications will be received to take the places of the strikers. The first of these headquarters will be Tn Brooklyn, and advertisements may be found in the papers of that city to-day.
 The matter of housing and feeding the strike-breaker has also beer threshed out by the company. Thou sands of cots and bedding are In readiness for an emergency and one of the bitterest fights in this state, at least, is not improbable.
 Strange as it may seem, the indi- cations are that the New Haven men are more united for strike than any other city. Various reasons for this are. advanced, but none are ad- mitted by either the union or the railroad company.
 The general impression is that ii strike is ordered it will be at mid night Sunday, thus paralyzing ali traffic for Labor day, but there are others who think that the men will not so inconvenience the public for fear of losing its sympathy.
 It was stated yesterday by one of the men that in view of the attitude of the railroad officials it was ex- pected that the company would to- day or tomorrow put extra men on the cars to be broken in. This was partly confirmed by a man close to the trolley company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
Will Make Inspection.

Manila. Sept 3.-Governor-General Smith has gone to the northern DOT ton of the island of Luzon to make a personal inspection of the districts infected with cholera and to urge the native officials in such districts to lend their aid in the carrying out of various sanitary measures, includ- ing a general cleaning up of the towns. The number of new cases of the plague reported is declining steadily and it Is now believed that the spread of the epidemic has been conquered.