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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-28
A Majority of the New York
State Central Committee
Is Believed 10 Be Opposed to the
Governors denomination.
VISIT TO OYSTER BAY.
Members of Congressional Com
mittee to See Roosevelt.
Plans on Foot to Fight for Dis
tricts in the South.

New York. Aug 2s.-with the
heads of the national committees of
both the Democratic and Republican
parties engaged in councils with their
advisors. the new executive committee
of the New York state Republican
committee in session for consideration
Of the governorship question and the
officers of the Republican congression-
al committee comforting with Presi-
dent Roosevelt at Oyster Bay there is
decidedly more activity in political
circles in New York than since the
parties organized for campaign work.
The point of widespread interest at the
gathering of the New York state ex-
ecutive committee ranks highest. 1t is
popularity believed that a majority of
the members present at the gathering
are opposed to the denomination of
Governor Hughes. The meeting was
held for the purpose of taking up the
basis of representation in the senator
ial conventions in several up state
counties, but without doubt the ques-
ton of Governor Hughes renomina-
ton will be discussed. No announce
ment on this subject is expected how
ever.
No formal statement has been made
of the plans for a pilgrimage of the
heads of the Republican congressional
committee to oyster Bay. 1t is under
stood here, however, that Mr.. Sherman,
the former chairman of the committee,
Representative Mckinley, of Illinois,
who is the chairman at the present
time, Representative Loudenslager
secretary of the committee. and
number of others will be present.
Among matters which will be discussed
is the question of cooperation with the
national committee and the plans be-
ing made for conducting stirring CAM
paigns in a number of districts in
southern states, which are now repre-
Sented by Democrats. President
Roosevelt is taking a keen interest in
the congressional campaign and is de-
termined that the political complexion
of the house Of Representatives shall
not be changed by the coming elections
if his influence and advice can pre-
vent it.
The meeting of Chairman Hitchcock
with the eastern mem bers of the ex-
ecutive committee of the Republican
national committee is the first formal
conference had since its organization
The West Virginia controversy over
the fact that two factions of the Re-
publican party have two sets of presi-
Dental electors in the field, will be
taken up by subcommittee of three
members.
Chairman Mack of the Democratic
national committee is spending much
of his time in comforting with mem
bers of his advisory committee, but Is
devoting attention also to the New
York situation. He is seeking means
of harmonizing the Murphy-McCar-
rem situation an dto that end is con-
ferring with his colleagues on the ma
tional committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-28
RAILROAD QUERIES.
List of Questions Sent Out by Com
merce Commission.

Chicago, Aug 2S.-All the railroads
engaged in interstate commerce have
received from the Interstate Commerce
commission outlines of the annual re-
ports that they are required to make
up for the year ended June 80 last.
A few of the questions which the
railroads are required to answer are as
follows:
Names of the ten largest holders Of
voting securities. whether these are
trustees and for whom.
Names of roads controlled. through
stock ownership or otherwise, and
conditions Of control.
Under what government is the COM
pany organized?
Names and mileage of all roads
whose operations are included in in
come account.
Details of outside operations.
Securities issued during the year.
for what purpose, and cash realized
therefor.
Railroad and other stocks and bonds
owned, either directly or indirectly.
All important changes that have
taken place during the year, exten-
sions, leases, consultations or reor-
ganizations.
Employees and their salaries from
general officers down.
Tonnage and average rates per mile.
All accidents and their results.
The usual information regarding
earnings, expenses capitalization, etc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-28
BUILDINGS COLLAPSE.
Augusta Flood Resulted i'm Much
Damage to Foundations

Augusta, Ga. Aug. 2s.-The flood
apparently has damaged the founda-
tions of a great many buildings in the
lower part of the city. At 1890 this
morning the Central Grammar school
had collapsed. the walls of the Nation
al Biscuit company building had fall
len and the underpinning of the Port
Royal bridge had been washed away.
A mass meeting of the citizens has
been called for this afternoon.
Temperature Nears Frost Line.
Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 2S.-Georgia and
the Carolinas today faced a drop in
temperature which threatened to add
suffering to those who have been
made homeless by the floods. The
mercury reached very near the frost
point in some sections.
dozen trains on various railways
attempted to leave Atlanta late yester-
day and during last night for northern
points, but were blocked In South
Carolina when washed out bridges
were reached. Many of these trains
returned to the city and many have
been detoured by way of Chattanooga.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-28
NEARING THE END.
Ad Men viii Elect Officers This Af-
ternoon.

Kansas City, Mo-. Aug. 2s-The
election of a new president and the Sc
lection of next years convention city
was the principal business at this, the
closing day of the annual gathering
Of the Associated Advertising clubs of
America. Both questions were up for
decision at the afternoon session. The
rivalry between Louisville and Buffalo
to entertain the next convention has
been keen and a short fight is expect
ed when the vote is taken. Chicago.
Cincinnati and New York are contest
ing for the presidency and the election
has developed into fight between the
east and the west. The candidates are
E. D. Gibbs, Chicago, James Rodgers,
New York and Smith B. Quel, of Gin
cinnati the latter being the present
head Of the organization. Frank P.
MacLennan, editor and publisher of
the Topeka State Journal, is among
the western candidates for director
At the morning session today ad-
dresses were delivered by Arthur D.
Walton, of the st. Louis Republic on
The Daily Press Of America" and by
e. H. L. Wernicke, Grand Rapids, on
advertising"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-28
MACK AS PEACE MAKER.


New York. Aug. 2S.-National Chair
man Norman E Mack and State Chair
man William ]. Connors of the Demo-
cratic party held an important confer
ence here today over the situation in
New York state. Since his arrival
from the west Mr.. Mack had talk
with charles r. Murphy. the Tammany
ment of the differences between Mr.
Murphy and State senator McCarren.
Democratic leaders hope that Chair
man Mack will succeed in effecting a
truce between the two leaders until
after the national election.
Mr. Mack conferred today with sew
eral national committeeman from the
east regarding the selection OF, an east
ern chairman. After his conference
nors opened the state headquarters at
the Hoffman house. Mr.. Connors said:
Bryan will carry the state by 100.-
900 plurality. I am confident of that"
He said that Lieutenant Governor
Chanler appears to be in the lead for
the nomination of governor. When
asked if Senator McCarren would be
excluded from the Democratic conven-
ton at Rochester. Chairman Connors
said:
That depends upon how the dele
gates in Senator McCarren's county
are chosen. If selected on the square L
suppose they will be admitted. The
state convention will judge of those
matters"
Ex-Governor Lon V. Stephens of
Missouri, was a caller at Democratic
national headquarters today. He told
Mr.. Mack that with Mr.. Bryan on the
ticket there could be no question that
Missouri would be in the Democratic
Cn1,1rpn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-28

called a special session they would
stand by him and provide whatever
assistance he required to enforce the
laws at Atlantic City. He was assured
that despite the revolt of Atlantic City
the legislature would authorize him
to enforce the law there even to the
necessity of patroiing the resort with
troops and placing it under martial
law. Thereupon the proclamation
was issued with the threat to call a
special session But it is said on the
same authority that the governor did
not receive the same assurances on his
desire to obtain authority for the re-
moval of officers who fail to perform
their duty. He has asked the legisla-
ture for this power in the past and it
has been denied.
1t is fully believed here that on
next Sunday Atlantic City will con-
tinue its defiance of the governor and
will be wide open" as in the past.
Advices have reached the governor al
ready that such would be the case,
and there can be no doubt that calls
for the special session of the legisla-
ture will follow If issued the call
will probably appear on Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-28
HELD WITHOUT BAIL.
The Hains Brothers viii Await Action
of the Grand Jury.

New York. Aug. 2S.-Captain P. c.
Hams. jr., and his brother. T. Jenkins
Hams, were held without bail for the
action of grand jury today on a
charge of murder of William E. Annis.
Captain Peter C. Hams. of the Unit
ed States army. who shot and killed
William E. Annis at Bayside, L. l.,
nearly two weeks ago and Captain
Hams brother. T. Jenkins Hains,
writer for magazines who it is charg-
ed held the spectators at bay, while
the captain did the killing, were ar
raigned in a magistate'rs court in
Long Island city today, on a charge
of murder. T. Jenkins Hams is ac-
cused of being an accessory to the
murder. while the captain is alleged
to be the principal
The announced intention of Captain
Hams counsel to plead insanity as his
defense together with sensational
charges which Captain Hams counsel
have made against the captains wife,
involving an alleged confession by her
of improper friendship for Annis have
given the case unusual interest. 1t
was expected the counsel for T. Jen-
kins Hams would endeavor to have
the charges against him dismissed on
the grounds that he took no actual
part in the killing and all he did was
to protect his brother.
The Hains brothers were taken
from the queens county Jail handcuff-
ed together and rode on a street car
in custody of a deputy sheriff to Mag
istrate Gilroy's court. Captain Hams,
who when he last appeared In court,
wore the uniform of his army rank,
today was clad in citizens clothes and
his pallor and unshaven appearance
indicated the effects of his conf1ne-
ment in Jail.
Three witnesses testified for the
prosecution. Patrolman Charles w.
Baker, who arrested the brothers af-
ter the shooting said that when he ar
rived on the Yacht club float Annis
was lying there wounded. Charles
Roberts a member of the Bayside
Yacht club, testified that he witnessed
the shooting and helped Annis from
the water which was crimson with his
blood. Annis, the witness stated said
to Captain Hains: you have made a
horrible mistake.
The witness stated that he attempt
ed to interfere at the sound of the
first shot, but that T. Jenkins Hams
thrust a revolver into his face and
shouted: Keep back or I'll kill you"
Afterward he said T. Jenkins Hams
asked the witness: what could / do?
He was my brother. have been try
ing to persuade him from doing this
for sometime" At this point Captain
Hams interrupted his brother saying:
Keep still, this is my affair."
DR.. Frey, the coroner's physician.
described Annis' wounds. of which he
said there were four of which any one
would have been fatal. No testimony
was given in defense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-28
CITY SUBMERGED.
Three Thousand Citizens of Fayette-
VILE, N. c.. Homeless.

Fayetteville, n. c., Aug 27.-This
city with a population of $4,000 and
located on the Cape Fear river is al
most entirely submerged because of
Three thousand persons are homeless
in the city and an appeal has been
issued for relief.
Spartanburg, S. c., Aug. 2S.-By
reason of a crippled telephone system
throughout the county and the refusal
of local railroad officials to give out
Information, spartanburg is in the
dark as to the extent of the flood
havoc. The only authentic informa-
ton is as to the destruction of county
bridges. their value being estimated
at 100000. The damage to crops is
beyond accurate estimate. The city is
still dependent upon a local auxiliary
Iplant for electric power aad lights.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-28
ONLY TWO SAVED.
British Steamer Sunk I'm TyphoOn
With Fffty-One of Her Crew.

Toxic. Aug. 2S.-News of the sink
ing of the British steamship Dunearn
and the loss of all but two of the So
members of her crew in the typhoon
which ragged on August 26 on the port
of Goto, on the Island of Kiuhiu, has
reached here in a report received from
Moji, a town on the same island. The
names of the survivors are given as
William P. Philips, an engineer. and
John Landon, a seaman, both of whom
were picked UP bv the Japanese
steamer Sakyo Maru.
The Dunearn was bound from
Nikolaiesk, Asiatic Russia, to Singa-
pore and put in at the port of Ka-
ratsu for coal. Again putting to sea
on August "a. the ship ran into the
very center of a typhoon which sent
her to the bottom.
The two survivors are prostrated
from exposure and hardship and a
subscription has been taken uD for
them among the crew of the Sakyo
Maru.
The Dunearn was steel screw
steamer of 2,020 tons, commanded by
Captain J. Graham. She sailed from
Hamburg for Nikolaiesk on Nav 27,
and arrived at the latter port of Au-
gust l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-28
HAS ONLY SITS LEFT.
Husband of Cassie Chadwick Asks
Relief From Debts.

Cleveland. Ohio. Aug. 2S.-Dr. Leroy
S. Chadwick, husband Of Cassie Chad
wick. who died in the Ohio penitentiary
to which she was sentenced for colossal
frauds, has filed a petition in bank
ruptcy His personal debts he places
at $1.750. while debts contracted
through indorsing notes and checks for
his wife. he placed at about sS5O,OOO
Among the notes indorsed is one on ].
w. Friend for $500,00 Another is one
to Judge ]. w. Albaugh, Canton, Ohio,
for 500, 500. DR.. Chadwick said that he
has but SITS to pa these debts with.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-28
RAINS IN COLORADO.
Railroads Are Having Trouble With
Their Train Service.

Trinidad, Col, Aug. 2S.-The heav-
lest rain ever known here, covering
a wide scope of country, fell during
the night and in consequence the town
is practically cut OF from communi-
cation with the outside world by rail-
road today. All roads running into
the city report considerable damage.
On the Colorado & Southern rail-
road in the vicinity Of Trinchera, 40
miles south of here 20 small bridges
and several hundred feet Of track have
been washed away. Wires are down
and northbound passenger train No. 1,
Fort Worth to Denver, due here at
$3.50 a. m. has not been heard from
since 3 a. m.
On the Santa Fe east and west of
Trinidad. the track is badly damaged
in several places. Much damage was
done to the road on Ration mountain
by land and rock slides. Between
siderable track is washed out The
streets of Trinidad were flooded and
the foundations of a few buildings
weakened.
Dan B. wenger and two children
are reported drowned near Folsom.
The news reached here in message
to j. G. Jamison, brother Of Mrs.
Wenger, from r. o. Pennewell, her
brother-in-law residing at Folsom.
Wenger formerly resided here. He
was a merchant.
A local undertaking firm today re-
ceived a message from Folsom, N. M,
ordering six coffins for persons
drowned there. Folsom is a hundred
miles south of Trinidad on the Colo
RADIO & Southern railway. The town Is
reported to have been badly damaged
by the flood but direct wires are down
and details are lacing.
known dead at Folsom beside Mr..
Wenger and his two children are T. w.
Wheeler and Wife, whose bodies were
found today buried in sand. Their
house was washed away and 1t is said
that in addition to Mr.. and Mrs.
Wheeler their two children and Mr..
Wheeler's sister-in-law, are drowned.
Miss Lucy Creighton and Mrs.
Rookie. also reported to have been
drowned.
Advices from Trinidad and Ration
which were received at the general
managers office In this city indicate
heavy rains but the traffic is still un-
disturbed and the road is able to get
all trains through Trinidad with
but little trouble.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-28
MUCH POLITICS IN IT.
Fight of New Jersey Against Sunday
Saloons at Atlantic City.

Atlantic City, n. j.. Aug. 2S.-The
extraordinary situa ton that has de-
veloped as a result of Governor Forts
proclamation in which he threatens to
enforce the Sunday liquor laws here,
and the action of the Atlantic county
grand jury in deliberately ignoring the
Instructions of the court by refusing
to return indictments against persons
accused of violating the excise laws.
continued to be almost the sole topic
Of conversation today.
That Governor Fort will be COM
PEELED to call out the state troops is
hardly proba BILE since the summer sea-
son is nearing an end and 1t is more
than likely that the larger and more
prominent places will re1use to sell
liquor on the coming Sabbath rather
than face a chance of losing a license.
Nobody denies that liquor is sold
on Sunday. On this point Assistant
Attorney General Gaskell in comments
ing on the defiant attitude of the grand
jurors says:
governor Fort has decided that
law breaking in this city must cease
decision. Atlantic City can not defy
the law of the state. The present
stand of the resort means not only the
opening of the saloons on Sunday, but
open defiance that REQUIRES a fight to
discover whether the law of the state
That there is much politics in the
whole situation is apparent to every
body familiar with conditions in the
state and particularly in Atlantic coun-
ty and developments will be watched
with intense interest.
Mayor Stoy when asked today If he
would order liquor sellers to close on
Sunday said:
"I can not say at this time what I
will do. have not yet reached a de-
cision as to the best thing to do
"Hotel and saloonmen saw that it is
up to you" he was told. "They say
they stand ready to close if you pass
out the word"
Mayor Stoy smiled but declined to
make further comment
Governor Stands Pat.
Seagirt, N. j., Aug. 2S.-Governor
Fort made the following statement
concerning his proclamation and the
defiance of Atlantic City that he dare
not call out the militia to enforce the
Bishops law:
81 will stand on my proclamation
unequivocally. I mean every word.
The people will learn that 1 am not
attempting to intimidate by threats"
+ Through a member of Governor
Forts summer cabinet" it was
learned today that before issuing his
proclamation he sounded the attitude
of various leaders in the legislature
and was given assurance that Il he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-28
BUNNIE CoLDREN Is HERE.
Former Washburn Pitcher Full
Pledged Sport Writer.

'Bunnie" Coldren, who was a few
years ago a leading athlete at Wash
burn college, and who is now sporting
editor of the Daily Oklahoman at
Oklahoma City, is in the city to wit
ness the present series between the
Oklahoma City Nets and the Topeka
Cooleysox. Rumors are rife in Okla
homa City of crooked methods being
employed by the Topeka team in win
ming games. and were given circulation
repeatedly by the Oklahoma City
Times. Mr.. Coldren doesn't seriously
think anything OF the kind. but il
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-28
1t Is Warmer Today

The weather conditions today are
most acceptable inasmuch as the tenn
peratures are below normal for this
time in the year and there is a nice
stiff breeze blowing, but at that the
temperatures are higher than they
have been for ten days. The tempera-
lures for the past week have been
uniformly low for this season of the
year and the people who have not
spent their money for tickets to sum-
mer resorts are glad that they are yet
permitted to carry 1t. The forecast
indicates a repetition of today as far
as Saturday is concerned with threat
ening conditions which may mean To-
cal showers. The following were the
temperatures since O'Clock this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-28
Comes Into Fortune at 7e.

Los Angeles, Aug. 2s.-At the age
of 76 years Mrs. Emily Woods, mother
of Mrs. e. w. Gillette of Los Angeles,
has come into fortune of more than
a quarter of million dollars left by
her nephew, Charles L. Draper of
Bloomington, Ill. Mrs. Woods re-
ceived the news of her fortune at the
home of her son-in-law, E. w. Gillette,
former traffic manager of the Salt
Lake railroad and now traffic manager
of the Las Vegas & Tonopah railway
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-28

merely here to witness the games for
his paper at the request of the fans
of that city. Coldren is fair and can
be depended upon not to send back
any yellow reports for the fans of his
city to digest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-28
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Aug. 2S.-Forecast for KAN
sas: Partly cloudy tonight and Satur-
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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-26
Write

John w Shivev, Americas, Ca, Carload
buyer "Ruberoid and Security Robins" "
oxide Iron, Red Dry Metalic Paint, has
in stock 10 4 carloadss OF Paints, oils
Varnish, Etc, Best Cypress and No 4
and Pine Shingles, Patent Plaster, Mar
tels, Crates, and Titles, Has just sold the
Y. M. CAS-. ng 50 squares Of Roof
ing; also Agricultural College Ruofing
FOR diaing hall aud kitchen; also y. +.
Withbell's Wholesale Grocery Co. build
ing. am selling paint in Seueca, S. g.,
Gainesville, Ga. Monticello, Ca, Thorn
asville, Ga, Arlington, Ga. Brentwood,
Ca, Cordele. Ca, aud % Counties ia the
state, -
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-26

Before me came d. D. Has Cahei OF
Bank Of Leesburg who being duly sworn,
saws that the abcve ard foregoing state
meat Is true conditions Of said Bank, as
shows by the books af file IA said Bank
d. d. Hall
Sworn to aud subscribed before nie. this IS
dav of May 1908
James Morgan Clerk Supr Court Lee co
Georgia.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-26
p e rs opal aD d Zoe 4
JPs Names Of he People ubo CONG apd
1o--See # Your Mama CAP Be 70. ID Beow


Mr.. w. s. Ssiith, 81 New Jersey sas ia the
City Thursday buying waternseaOns
Aar- r. r. Forester visited Ad1mss, Tues
day night.
Cod WWwsck of Snithsalle was In the CITY
Monday On bussh1ess.
Nj. and MIS- D ). Rsszn xeut np 10
Atlanta Monday to attended .sLilie Joe''
Nomination.
Miss Mabie Heth l. visiting Adams the
eneSt Of MISS JanieLou Hooks.
Misses Dorothy Weldon aud R1Sh Harris
returned to Albany Saturday after visit
Of afew days to Mrs F. M. Minis.
Mr.. s. mrs w. w. Hook spent Sunday
with MI X. A. Forester.
ReY NcMichael OF Smithvilie filled the
Methodist pulpit here Sunday, = regnlr
appnatinent-
Niss KatS and Mary evens of Anerious
are visiting Mrs d.. Minis this week.
Mr. D. ]. Minis went up to Atl2nta TO
see after little Joe, SUNDAY.
Mr.. aa5 Mrs A. A. Pani left Tuesday
Eor Smithvillc for y few days visit
Mesdames Julian Price and James Salter
are visiting in ShellmaU this week
Miss Annie Long was shopping in Al
lany tuesday.
AfC.B. Avery Of BeiOit vas ia the city
OF. business, Tuesday.
n MrssE. III. Minis is visiting Mr. Harris
EnGnily acar HhileMaa this weeK.
Mes,rs 4 L. and U. F. King visited
Albany Tuesday.
MIR B. Tyler Eetnrned tuesday from
alnsint,s mp 70 Blakeley.
MI ..sober bowel Of Florida, and for
merry u les dent u this place is visiting
YclatIver here.
Mro. A. NssI,it was visitor to ALBANY
Tuest"..,
Me.4e- II. B. Lee and Max Tracy Wis
ited .4Glny Tuesday .tte-noon.
mis- LIMA II nes has been sick a few
DAYS thu Mee~.
Anoher att mp. Of bn,giary was wade on