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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-25
WHO IS |. 7. W. ARCHER
He's Writing Letters to Sheriff About
Collins Case.

Louis T. w. Archer" is the name
signed by crazy negro who has been
hanging out in Emporia, and writing
letters to the sheriff, probate judge
and other Shawnee county officials. In
all, about dozen letters have been re-
ceived in Topeka from this crank, who
was, about a month ago, in Jail at
Emporia on an insanity charge, but
seems to be at large now. His last
three letters were written in type
writer on Lyon County Republican
club paper. and the spelling and other
symptoms, show that the negro is well
educated, although his letters indicate
insanity. His hobby is the Collins
murder case. He shows full know
ledge of the trial of John Collins, who
was convicted of his fathers murder
nearly ten years ago, and Is now serv-
Details, even to the Initials Of the wit
nesses and principals in the case, are
perfect, but there is a chance of
course, that the negro writing these
letters secured his data from newSpa-
pers. He declares that young Collins
was fool and that several brilliant
negroes used him as a tool causing him
to place himself in a position where
he couldn't prove a conclusive alibi
when he was tried for murder, and
der. One of these letters was sent to
Grace Collins, sister of the boy who
was convicted.
Sheriff Wilkerson and Judge Hayden
of the probate court, have been re-
ceiving letters from this negro for
long time. He wrote letters to them
when he was in Jail at Emporia, and
the letters still bear the date line Of
that town. To each Of these officials
he makes threats against the other.
Recently he wrote q letter to A. A.
GODDARD who was defending John Col
Inns during his trial, in which he said:
"Old WiIkerson had better not use my
private letters to you in testing my
sanity, or he will get something he Is
not looking for
Sheriff Wilkerson considers this fool
threat a nuisance, and may take ac-
ton against the negro to have him de-
clared insane.
Although the name Of Louis T. W.
Archer was not heard Of during the
Collins trial, his familiarity with the
case is suspicious, and the officers may
investigate his vague claims.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-25
JOHNSON IA TO I.
Minnesota Man Defeats Bryan in a
Preliminary Contest

Grand Forks, N. D., March 25.-Two
hours before the Democratic state COM
nittee assembled this morning State
Chairman Cashe1 was looking around
for a man who might be available for
temporary chairman, none having been
selected last night. Several county del
egations held caucuses last night to Sc
lect their candidates for the Denver
convention delegation.
The Walsh county men held forth in
a vehement manner until $50 o'clock
this morning trying to get a vote to
instruct delegates to the Denver con-
vention for Bryan and at times it ap-
peared likely that the meeting would
break up in fight, but at each criti-
cal point in the discussion the cooler
heads prevented personal encounters.
This delegation is State Chairman
Cashiers delegation and the Johnson
men were too many for the Bryan men
to get the vote through.
Just before the meeting broke up 1T
was agreed that vote be taken to
ascertain what the sentiment was, the
vote to be regarded as not binding on
the members in today's convention.
The vote to instruct for Bryan result
ed in its defeat by ~ to l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-25
MAY Be DAVENPORT.
Rumor That Illinois Man Will Sue
ceed President Nichols.

F. D. Coburn, secretary of the
state board of agriculture, denies
that he is a regent of the State Agri-
cultural college, as has been stated. or
that he has any active part in select
ing a successor to President E R.
Nichols who resigned yesterday.
at am of course interested in fav-
ing the right sort of a man named
said Mr. Coburn today, land as 1 am
always on the lookout for good men
1 happen to kp w that E. Davenport
of the Illinois state Agricultural col
lege, is just me kind of a man we
want. He has everything except per-
sonal beauty to recommend him, and
we homely men must stand to-
gether.'
Prof Davenport is one of the fore
most agricultural authorities in the
country. He has written books about
cattle breeding which are classics In
their line, and has the degree OF
L. L. D., as we'll as that of master OF
agriculture.
DIR. C. W. Burkett, manager of the
state experimental station, has also re-
signed and will take a position with
the Orange Judd company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-25
Fhe Alfred G.. Vanderbilts Oc-
cupy Separate DOmiciles.
The Lady in the Case Goes to
Her Brothers Home.
MOVES ALL HER GOODS
The Head Of the House Will
Live in London.
Newport Society Circles Are
Greatly Agitated.

New York March 25.-It became
known here today that Mrs. Alfred G.
Vanderbilt has removed her personal
effects from Oakland farm, Newport,
her husbands country home. Her home
during the summer, 1t is understood,
will be at the residence Of her brother,
Amos Tuck French, at Tuxedo. Mr..
Vanderbilt, who recently came to New
York from London, Is now at the Hotel
Plaza. 1t is said he will return to Lon
don soon and occupy a house he has
rented for the season.
The announcement that Mr.. and Mrs.
Vanderbilt will not make Newport their
home this summer has occasioned much
surprise in society circles. Mrs. Van
derbilt, with her brother, Mr. French,
who has been at Newport much this
winter, superintended the moving of
her effects from the farm. She then
came to New York, accompanied by Mr..
French, her little son, William Wander
bilt, Miss Pauline French, her sister
and her sisters fance, Samuel Wag-
staff. She did not go to the Plaza on
her arrival in New York. Mr.. French
went to Tuxedo to make arrangements
for the goods that were to come on
from Newport.
Mrs. Vanderbilt was Miss Elsie
French, daughter Of the late Francis Or
mond French, president of the Man
haitian Trust company, and director in
many railroads. She married Mr.. Van
derbilt in January, 1900. William, their
only child, was born in 1901.
Alfred Vanderbilt inherited upwards
of 0000, 900 from his father. the late
Cornelius Vanderbilt. Much Of his time
has been spent abroad during the past
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-25
PARTY AT WHITE HOUSE.
Little Friends of the Young Rooseve1ts
Are Invited.

Washington, March 25.-The White
House was the scene last night of a
merry gathering when the president
and Mrs. Roosevelt invited all the
young friends of their children to at
tend stereopticon lecture on the Polar
regions.
Master Archibald and Master Kermit
Roosevelt arrived at the White House
Yesterday from Groton to spend a few
days Mr.. and Mrs. Longworth, who
we're at dinner, later Joined the party
go that the entire family was assem-
bled with the exception of Theodore
Roosevelt, Jr.. who is expected later in
the week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-25
IT Is MUCH WARMER TO-DAY.
But There Is Gold Wave on the
Way.

The temperature today reached 80
at 2 o'clock which is the highest
point reading since the middle of last
October, though one year ago today
the maximum was 81. cold wave
is predicted for Nebraska tonight and
while this section of Kansas will feel
the effects the drop is not expected
to be SO great that the fruit crop will
be injured in any way.
The wind has been blowing a gale
since early this morning from the
northwest and the driver of the
sprinkling cart complains that the
dust has been so thick that he could
hardly see where to drive his We
htcle. The sun has shone bright and
warm since it awakened the late
sleepers and the temperature COM
bined with the wind has done much
to undo the efforts of the driver of
streets endurable. At 1 o'clock this
afternoon the wind reached a velo-
city of 36 miles an hour.
The fair weather flag has passed the
day Tapping out its life in the high
wind which prevailed and the blue
penant underneath it has wound and
unwound itself from the pole which
supports the symbols indicative of to-
morrow's weather conditions. An
day and although the day will in all
probabilities be fair a considerable
drop in the mercury readings may be
expected.
A decidedly cold bit of weather pre-
walls in the region of the great lakes
while snow is falling in Montana and
the Dakotas and zero weather pre-
walls.
The following were the temperatures
ca - hi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-25
WEDNESDAY EVENING.

of DR.. Hills opinions or writings are
Objectionable to German feelings. but
it would seem that he was considered
as not suited for this post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-25

Chicago, March 25.-Forecast for
Kansas: Partly cloudy tonight and
Thursday; colder Thursday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-10
SUM MONS 6.

TN the superior Court of the State of Washing
i ton, i'll and for the County of ThursiOn.
Olympia Door Company. II corporation, and
James nrtin. doing business AS the Martin
Hardware Company, plaintiffs. vs.. b. Erny.
A. +. Baird, w. A. Kelley. Martensen &
Mackay II corporation, r. /. Scarborough and
q. II. Martin, defendants.
State of Washington: To the above named
defendant. A. T. Baird.
You are hereby summoned to appear within
sixty days after the date Of the first publication
of this summons and defend the above entitled
action in the above entitled court. and answer
the complaint OF the plaintiff and serve u copy
OF your answer upon the undersigned attorneys
for plaintiff at their Office below stated, and in
case Of your failure SO to do judgment will be
rendered against you according to the demand
of The complaint. which has been filed with the
Clerk of the above entitled Court.
The object of this action 10 to foreclose ma
terisl mans lien held by the plaintiffs on the
following described property in rhurston coun-
ty. Washington, to-wit: building and grounds
used in connection Herewith, situated upon lots
| and 4 Of block 3S Of Crosby's addition to Olym-
pia TROY Il STURDENANT,
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Olympia. Wash.
First publication, May a9, 1905. 1t.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-10

WANTS $1,000 FOR A LOST KISS
At Westfield, Mass, o young man
named Reynolds has sued the father
of his sweetheart for $4,000 dam
ages for a kick that landed the sutton
into the street while he was pre-
pairing to take a farewell kiss from
his inamoreta, at the gate. Rey-
nolds fell with such force that the
conclusion with Mother Earth broke
his collar-bOne, which leaves some
doubt as to whether it is loss of the
kiss or receipt for damages. As the
young lady sides with her lover, it
is probably the former incentive
prompts the action at law and she
fully realizes the value of the mutual
loss.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-10
ANOTHER REPUBLICAN GONE WRONG

ANOTHER REPUBLICAN GONE WRONG.
Congressman J. +. Lanning, of
Ohio, formerly Vice President and
Director of the defunct Ohio Trust
Company, was indicted, few days
ago, on seven counts, for embezzle-
ment, and jointly with its President,
James F. Gibbs, in two indictments
for obtaining money under false pre-
lenses, and one on still another
charge of misapplication, making
false reports and perjury. This
caused the failure of the Ohio Trust
Company, two other banks, the sus-
pension of two steel trust companies,
and a receivership for the tanning
Printing Company. of which Con-
gresham Lanning was President.
He was recently nominated for re-
election to another term in Congress
by the Republicans.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-10

A MiLLION-POUND WOOL.CLIp FROM
ONE BAND. If Washington has a
big thing for her orchardmen in ap-
pies, how is this for wool to the
sheep-raisers of Montana? Charles
NJ. Blair, one of these, lately sold u
clip filling fifteen cars, to q Chicago
firm at l5l cents a pound, realizing
$l55, 900 for it. Half dozen other
transactions of almost that magni-
tude are reported which justifies the
belief that Montana, if mot adj"
wool, is at least "a yard wide"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-10

others. 1t had the best parade,
which is.a matter OF pride and con-
graduation. but the worst faklrS.
who always create discomfort for
their brazen etfrontery. There We're
fewer visitors from down the Sound,
this year. but more from the sur
rounding country; the decorations
OF the city We're commcndable, but
HAIRED somewhat by hideous adver-
Using devices such as a huge banner
with woman within the coils of
Writhing snakes. on Fourth and
Washington; and tent with a sign
inviting the public to enter and see
" Dirty Dora eat mud: while on
Third and Main, a negro thrust his
head from the flaps of a small tent
while a spieler sold ancient eggs at
three for Il dime to smash them on
the woody head. Such disgusting
exhibits should not have been al
lowed. and besides being an otfense
to decency, the first was dangerous
as well from its liability to impart a
shock that might lead to serious in
jury of sensitive people.
Mr. =. d. Moore, Tuesday evening,
at the Equality Club meeting, al
luded to celebration of the Fourth
in 1863, which was an ideal one, be-
ing the only observance in the Ter
ritory that year and people coming
from all over the Sound, the Column
bia river and across the mountains,
to the number of about 5000 persons.
\ grand barbecue on the Capitol
grounds, at which several beeves
were roasted, Il clambake held. and
and many hOspitalities provided, be-
sides the usual exercises. Mr.. Moore
delivered the Grafton, and we re-
member it was an able one.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-10

MATRIMONY ON A MERCANTILE
BAsIs.-It seems that New York
leads in many things, and the latest
of these is in establishing something
like an appreciable difference in the
value of wives, which may be used
like the factors in mathematics, to
establish the value of an unknown
quantity. Two men of Norwich
lately traded wives. and as five hun
dred dollars and a bob tailed horse
were given as boot" by one of the
traders, if we can only find some
means of estimating the value of the
horse, the equation may be reduced
to a binomial theorem and the true
value of e ascertained. AS one of
the couples left on honeymoon trip,
it would appear that the transaction
was not, after all, devoid of senti-
ment, which is by no means lessened
by the statement that the ex-hus-
band gave the ex-wife a parting kiss
on the train, with the new husband
standing by. No rice or old shoes
were hurled, however, at the depart
ing couple.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-10

IN the Superior Court of the State OF Wash
L ington, In and for the county of Thurslon.
Ida A. Gear, plaintiff, W. Jefferson A. Gear,
defendant.
State of Washington: To the said Jefferson A.
Gear. the above named defendant.
You are hereby summoned to appear within
sixty days after the fret publication of this sum
mons to-wit: within sixty days after the l2rh
day of June, 1905. and defend the above entitled
action In the above entitled court. and answer
the complaint OF the plaintiff and serve copy
II your answer upon the undersigned attorney
for plaintiff 1T his Office below stated. and In
case of your failure SO to do. judgment will be
rendered against you according Ia the demand
of the complaint which has been filed with the
Clerk of said Court.
The object of the above action Is to procure a
divorce from you by the plaintiff upon the
grounds Of your abandonment and failure to sup
port plaintiff for more than one year last past.
&. C. ISRAEL.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
p. O.. and Office address, 2Ol Mckenny Block,
Olympia, ThurstOn county. state Of Washington.
First publication, June Il, 1905, Il.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-10

CONGRESSMAN Cushman, is report
ed to have said, during lucid inter-
val, Under President Mckinley |
vas able to buy home, and under
President Roosevelt | have had to
mortgage it," Another illustration
of the Before and After" treat
ment Of those who hold the party
whip in hand or have passed it on to
others. Alas, poor Yorick, now for
ever muten'
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-10

THE COMFORT OF THE DENVER Con
vENTIoN. While it is by no means
expected that the Democrats had as
hot time at Denver rs the Repub-
licans did over the high-pressure
proceedings at Chicago. ample at
tention was directed towards pro-
noting the comfort of the represen-
tatives of the country in Convention
assembled. The snow-clad hills be-
ing within couple of hundred miles
of the Convention city, and rail-
road running through 4 pass above
the snow-line, several carloads of
snow were brought down daily, and
placed around and about the audi
forum over and against which i'm
mense fans distributed the cooled
air to all parts of the hall. When
the ElkS were in Denver two years
ago at their annual national meeting,
they were pelted with snowballs
from one side of the street and flow
ers from the other. This novel ex-
perience was duplicated this season
at the Democratic Convention by
having several carloads of snow and
huge masses of flowers in the Con-
ventiOn hall.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-10

Miss Helen West, II years of age,
at Tacoma, Sunday, Cancelled her en-
gagement to ]. r. Gas, . millman OF
Port Ludlow, and announced her
choice for life companion, Lee Cor
roll, young concrete-mixer. 1t is
not stated what influenced her
choice. 1t may be that she pre-.
ferred the sound of the name Car roll.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-10

Poor PAY FOR AN ONEROUs HONOR
LESS JoB.-The Republican Congress
sional Committee has offered $3.50
for the best article not exceeding
1000 words, on the subject. Why
the Republican Party Should Be Sue
cessful Next November" 1t is ex-
ceedingly small pay, it must be noted,
for a very arduous job, the author
having to make about all his facts
for the premise of such a proposition
and apply a heavy coating of veneer
to cover up the cracks that are
bound to exist, after the work has
been done. A thousand dollars
would be nearer the mark for actual
labor, to say nothing of wear and
tear Of conscience. Probably. how
ever, the committee considers that
the subject, like the provcrbial short
horse, might be soon curricd.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-10

THE carshops of the Chicago, Mil
waukee and st. Paul railway com
pany have been located at Tacoma,
SAYS the Mars.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-10

THE Sultan of Turkey seems TO
have been duly impressed by late
visit OF Mrs. Roosevelt and daugh-
ter to his harem, at Constantinople,
and conferred upon them the Order
of Cifakahat. What kind of hat it
is, however, nobody seems to know.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-10

FRANK A. HITCHCOCK, of Massa-
chusetts, has been selected for Chair
man of the Republican National
Committee.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-10

COUNTY FAIRS have been an
nounccd in this State at the follow
ing times: In August, Bellingham,
from % to IS; Everett. Sept. to 9:
Seattle, Sept. Z to -; Centralia,
Sept. II and II; North Yakima.
Sept. % to Oct, =; Spokane, Oct. )
to 10; Davenport. Oct. 6 to II. and
Walla Walla. Oct. II to II.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-10
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SOMETHING new i'm the way of camn-

SOMETHING new IN the way OF camp
meeting services is announced by the
Albany, Oregon, College, near that
city, for thepresent month, from the
l7th to the 9th, inclusive, for the
holding of a Summer Bible School.
1t is said that speakers have been
secured from seven States, and the
attendance from neighboring cities
and towns will be very large.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-10


Launch race, the Limit took first
prize $50, and the Dora second SIS.
The tub race, Samuel Prather took
the first prize of so; Theo. Deth-
lefsen the second of So, and Herbert
Johnson the third of s..
In the dOuble-scull race Theodore
House and Ed. Melville took the
prize of sl5, running against George
Yantis and George Philbrook.
Fame Vance managed to secure the
prize OF $40 for walking the creased
pole, with five contestants.
y decided feature of the day was
the baby show in the Council Cham
Der at which the following awards
were made:
Heaviest baby, Baby Leach, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. V. Leach.
Handsomest baby of six months.
Gladys Geller, of the Westside.
Handsomest baby of one year. Max
Inc Wiley, little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alvia Wiley
Handsomest baby of two years, Eliz-
abeth White, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Will White.
Handsomest baby girl of three wears,
Ruth Pennington, little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. J. W. Pennington.
Handsomest baby boy OF three years,
Alfred Sapp.
Handsomest pair OF twins, Edna and
Estella Miner, daughters of Mr.. and
Mrs. l.: +. Miner of East Bay avenue.
Handsomest Indian baby, the little
daughterof Indian Louise.
The pretty little baby of Mr.. and Mrs.
ii. Crowell came within five votes of
winning the prize for the handsomest
baby under five years.
This celebration excels all others
IN some respects, and falls short in
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-10
SUMMONS.

First publication. May -, 1905.