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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
AMERICANS BEST AT CHIEFS.
Oxford and Cambridge We're Defeated
by Count of X to H.


by q Count OF "a to ~.
Philadelphia. Pa. March 23.-Tha
Americans had a decided advantages
Saturday when play in the cable chess
match between teams representing
Oxford and Cambridge of England and
those representing Columbia, Harvard
Yale, Princeton, Cornell, Brown and
Pennsylvania was adjourned. Accord
ing to the rules agreed upon the play,
which had started at a. m, ceased
at $3.50 p. m. Four games had then
been decided and of these the Ameri-
cans had won two, lost one and drawn
one. giving them a score of ~ to X
for their British opponents. Draws
were offered to the Britons on the two
unfinished games, but the later de-
clined, preferring that they be adjudi-
Gated upon by Referee Walton Penn
Shipley of this city. Mr.. Shipley
would not give his decision on the
before his opinion was given.
Experts in attendance on the games
gave it as their opinion that the Amer
leans would retain their lead after the
adjudication and in that way win the
match and the Rice trophy. The
Louis j. Wolff of Columbia and c.
Williams of Princeton. w. H. Hughes
of Pennsylvania was beaten on the top
board by H. j. Roughton of Oxford;
K S. Johnston of Harvard drew his
game with B. H. r. Slower. Cam
Blumberg of Columbia and H. Lob of
Oxford and that between l. Ash of
Pennsylvania and c. G. Woodhou of
Cambridge remained unfinished and in
dispute. The match was played from
the hall of the Houston club and Inns
of Court hotel, the two places being
connected by direct cables. Not a
hitch occurred the entire day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
rri-Countx oratorica1 Contest.

Herington, Kan, March 23.-Ellis
Davidson of the Council Grove high
schools of Marison, Morris and Dickin-
contest here. Howard Jensen of Her
ington won second place. The high
schools of Marison, Morris and Dickin-
son counties were represented. The
judges were President Nichols Of the
Kansas State Agricultural college,
Prof Richie of the State Normal and
Prof. Burdick of the University OF
Kansas. There was also a defamation
contest in which Hazel Mowrer OF
Lost Springs and Ruth Burner of En-
terprise tied for first place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
ANOTHER BIG REDUCTION.
Many Employees of c. N. o. & T. p
Out of Work.

ST. Louis, March pa general reduc-
ton of the shop force of the Cincinnati,
New Orleans & Texas Pacific has been
made. 1t is reported that 1000 men
were laid off. The order applied to the
shops at Ludlow, KY: Somerset, KY;
Oakdale, Tenn: Chattanooga. Tenn,
and Birmingham, Ala. It is stated that
the men were laid off largely because
they refused to accept 10 per cent re-
duction in wages, which was to have
been made effective on April 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
SAUNA Bow Shoots His Brother.

Salina, Kan, March 23.-Fred Che
ney. the 7-year-old son of DR.. e. R.
Cheney of Gypsum, this county. was
shot just above the left knee Saturday
afternoon by his brother Rollo, Is years
old. The boys were playing "robber'
and each was armed with a loaded
rife. The older boy was running down
stairs when the gun was discharged.
The wound is said to be dangerous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23


construction in the Pacific States is
because of the extension of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul. the work
of Western Pacific and the extension
of the Hartman lines, in Oregon,
Washington and California
The Western Pacific, which is build
ing from Salt Lake City to San Fran
cisco, 929 miles, has laid to date 268
miles of track and has graded $40
miles
The coast extension of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & ST. Paul has been
still remains about S25 miles of track
to be laid to complete it to the coast.
The Atlantic, Birmingham & At
lantic completed in 1907 its extension
to Atlanta and is still working on it's
extension to Birmingham. This ex-
tension will probably be completed
before the close of the summer.
The Kansas City, Mexico & Orient
proposes to connect up the line in
the United States by completing sew
eral gaps which are already partially
graded. These are from Emporia to
Wichita, Kan, ninety-three miles;
from the Red river to Benjamin, Tex,
20 miles, and from Sweetwater to San
Angelo, Tex, 63 miles. The company
is also prosecuting it's work in Mexi-
co as rapidly as possible.
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Ids LIE bSl0n Cul-OII ana
proposed the construction of a num-
Der of branches and extensions for
1908, upon which all construction has
now been temporarily suspended.
Work is still in progress with re-
duced forces upon the Virginian and
the South & Western in Virginia and
West Virginia. The Florida East
Coast will probably complete its Key
West extension, but it is doubtful if
it can be done during the present
year, as the remaining forty-seven
miles from Knights Key to Key West
embraces some of the most difficult
portions of the entire extension
The Wisconsin Central is pushing
as rapidly as possible its Superior ex-
tension and expects to have it COM
pleted by the close of the year
The Missouri. Oklahoma & Gulf
has under construction an extension
south from Rose, Okla, to Denison,
Tex, and proposes also an extension
north from Wagner, Okla, to Joplin,
Mo, the total length of the two extern
sfons being about 220 miles.
In Canada railway building is not
affected as much as the United States
projects by the adverse conditions
existing The Canadian Northern
proposes to build about 500 miles of
new road, much of which already is
under construction. The Canadian
Pacific proposes to build over 1000
miles of new line. and the Grand
Trunk Pacific and National Trans
continental have new lines either
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
A Wellington Pastor Assaulted.

Wellington, Kan, March 23-Rev.
Lee Boyce Barker, pastor of the First
Baptist church of this city. was as
saulted by an unknown man as he was
entering the gate of his home last
night and knocked down. by
stander then interfered and prevented
further violence. The man who COM
mitted the assault, while a stranger
here, is related to a family in the city
and the attack is supposed to be con-
nected with a recent trouble Rev. Mr..
Parker has had in his church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
BLOW TO PROBATE JUDGES.
Have No Right to Issue Liquor In
functions, Says Judge Fitzpatrick.

Leavenworth, Kan, March 23.-Judge
]. H. Fitzpatrick of the district court
has rendered a decision that probate
judges had no right to issue injunc-
lions in liquor cases. Judge Fitzpatrick
was absent in Europe four months last
summer and Attorney General Jackson
applied to Probate Judge T. L. John
son and injunctions were issued in 20
cases against joint keepers. c. D.
Shuckers, in an argument, quoted de-
cisionS of higher courts holding that
probate judges had the power to issue
injunctions and restraining orders in
the absence of the district judge. Mr..
Shuckers gave notice Of an appeal to
the state supreme court from the de-
cision Of Judge Fitzpatrick.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
ROCK ISLAND MAKES REDUCTION
Let Out Half of Shopmen at Valley
Center. Iowa.

Des Moines. Ia, March 23.-Half of
the men employed in the Rock Island
shops at Valley Junction were released
Saturday. The cut is made to reduce
operating expenses. Nearly rs men are
thrown out of employment 1t is said
that a still further reduction in the
working force may be made soon. al
though the officials will not confirm this
report. The list of discharged men in
cludes boilermakers, machinists, car
penterS and helpers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
To Have a Baseball Park.

Kansas City, Kan, March %
Kansas City. Kan. is to have a first
class baseball park. vickroy park, in
Armourdale, is being converted into a.
ball ground. 1t will have a seating
capacity Of 1900, and the grounds are
being put in excellent condition. The
opening game will be played between
two strong amateur teams April 5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
Cobb Finally Signs Up.

Detroit, March 23.-Tyrus Cobb,
champion batter of the American
league last season, has signed a con-
tract to play with the Detroit Amer
few days. Cobb had been holding out
for three years contract at $1,000
per year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
Oklahoma school Meet NAV %.

Oklah oma City, March 23.-Okla-
homa's Interscholastic Athletic asso-
citation met here and selected May %
and this city as the date and place for
the annual meet. The Oklahoma UNI
versity (Norman) withdrew from the
association and the application of Ep-
worth university for membership was
declined
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
Newman 20, Perry 6.

Newman, Kan, March 23.-The
Newman team defeated the Perry
nine here Sunday in a one-sided score
game, the score being 20 to 6 In favor
of the locals. Stern and McNfsh
composed the battery for Perry. while
Rodecap, Coke, O'Brfen and Coke
were the points for Newman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
Death of Mrs, F.. Purdy.

Kansas City, Mo-, March 23.-Mrs.
Fannie Purdy, So years old, died Sat-
urday in Osawatomie, Kan. Mrs.
Purdy had been a resident of Kansas
City, Kan, about twenty years. She
lived at 1870 North Fifth street. The
burial will be in Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23

shortly afterward and he was reared
by Mrs. M. A. Cutonrat Minneapolis.
tackled the community and the child's
father swan the Solomon river with
the baby on his back, saving both
their lives. Sors older brother was
killed in the raid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
Death Of H. o. Axten.

Clay Center, March 23.-H. o. Axtell,
one of the best known merchants of
this city, member Of the firm of Rob-
inson & Axtell, died at Hot Springs,
Ark, where he went few weeks ago
for his health. He has been sick for a
number of weeks, with small hopes Of
his recovery. He had lived in Clay
Center about ten years and was a
prominent Mason and Knight Templar
of this section.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
A Fact

Unless the best Mexican Vanilla
Beans are used, properly cured,
properly aged, and the flavor
properly extracted, and allowed to
stand at least one year before of
fering for sale, good extract Of
Vanilla is an impossibiIity. Try
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
JAMES B. HILL DEAD.
Freight Agent of the P. C. G. & ST. L.
Victim of PARALYSIS

Pittsburg, Pa, March 23-James B.
Hill, of this city, general freight agent
of the Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago &
St. Louis, died today at Biloxi, Miss,
where he went a short time ago on
business. According to the informa-
ton received here. he was i'll but a few
days with a paralytic attack. Mr.. Hill
was one of the best known railroad men
in the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
Charged With Starting Fires.

Atchison, Kan, March 23.-Arthur
Thomas, a young man, was arrested in
Atchison Saturday on the charge of
having fired barn in Atchison Friday
night. During the past several months
a great many mysterious fires have oc-
Cured here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
A Pioneer Settler Dead.

Salina, Kan, March pa letter re-
ceived here tells of the death of Sol
K. Rush, the first white child born in
the Solomon valley, his birth occurring
in October, 1868. His parents died
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23

projected or under construction
amo uniting to several thousand miles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23

the second inning on q low throw to
second by Nichols.
Score by innings: RHM
Wichita .....-.-...0 100000 s
Washington ......... o o o o 0000I q
Batteries-Speer, Hendrix ana
Nichols: Smith, Patton, Hughes and
Warner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
Washington 4, Wichita o.

Wichita, Kan, March 23.-Wash-
ington defeated Wichita Sunday 1 to
o. The game marked Frank Isbell's
first appearance in a Wichita uniform.
He played first base. Kahoe scored In
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
Washington IL, wichita II.

typical March windstorm Washington
second team defeated Wichita Satur-
day, IL to IL. 1t was the opening
game here and six home runs were
made.
Score by innings: R.H.E
Wichita ...-.-....0 13004z01-111 IA
Washington ..8041 412 IA 4
Batteries-Wichita, Clark. Packard,
Scott, Stringer and Nichols; Washing
ton, Peterson, Wilson, Hughes and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23

The Washington team arrived from
Wichita this morning over the Santa
Fe. Yesterday they won from Wicfl-
tia in a close SCORE of I to o. Only
four hits were made during the game.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23

Red Craig. the Joplin pitcher, who
will work for the locals, arrived in
Topeka Last night and will be given
a chance to play. He is looking bet
ter than he used to when his pitch
ing captured the pennant for Spring
field in the old Missouri Valley days.
Pollard is due to arrive today, as is
Furey and Cuthbert. Jarrett and
Hagerman will be used in the game
tomorrow and all the others who are
in town win be used against the
Washington team this afternoon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23

At the Western association schedule
meeting which was held in Kansas
City Saturday it was agreed to open
the season April 80. The schedule
gives Topeka a number of the leading
dates Of the season. Thirteen Sunday
games will be played here as well as
games on July 4th and Labor day.
The White Sox will open at home with
Webb City, after which they meet
Springfield anG Joplin before taking
the road The season closes in To-
peka September % with the Hutcfnin-
son team.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23

SCOfIE INNINGS.
White Sox .........0 o o 2 0 -
A1l-Professionals 20 o o o o.
Summary: Earned runs-White
Sox z, All-ProfessionaIs 1. Three
base hits-Wooley, Raglan. Two-base
hits-Kahl, Boles, Abbott, Downs.
Sacrifice 1lit-Boles. Struck out-By
Hagerman 7, by Merchon 2. by Jar
rott 1. Left on bases-White Sox 4.
All-Professionals 6. Double play
Brennan to Goiens. Wild pitch
Merchon. Passed ball-Brennan.
Time of game-1:30. Attendance
LOO. Ump1re-Myers.
Richmond planet., 1908-10-17

formerly of Richmond. and whose
parents now reside I'm this city was
decided in Topeka, Kansas. IL seems
that Mr.. Jones obtained a divorce
from his first wife in Chicago and
purchased palatial residence I'm To-
peka, Kansas. where he removed
with his bride. In addition to this.
he purchased lot adjoining the Gov
ernor's Mansion and this caused
much ill-feeling on the part OF the
residents there. who obtained a suc-
cessful termination of the case as
follows.
They backed the Chicago wife {n
her case and she brought suit against
Mr.. Jones, alleging that he had new
er been legally divorced from her.
She entered suit iu the sum OF 500.
600. The case was decided last
week and the court ruled that the
divorce obtained in Dakota was IL
legal. In the meantime. IL is alleged
that his present wife. Mrs. Marie NJ.
Ihomas secured = divorce. Under
pressure the party has been forced
TO sell the lot adjoining the Govern
or's Mansion for the same amount
that was paid for IT,
The first wife's name is Mrs. Helen
c. Jones.
Richmond planet., 1908-10-17
THE SILVER SERVICE.

a magnificent and costly silver ser
vice was presented to Col. ]. d. Pow
ers, the retiring President in accord
ance with the usual custom. A
President serves only one year and
cannot be reelected. The Assocfa-
ton decided to meet next year in
Chicago. The body then adjourned
after adopting resolutions thanking
the local committee, the hotels and
railroads for their services.
There was no exhibition of race
prejudice or reference to the aues-
tions In the Southland. The nearest
approach to IL was the reference OF
President Powers to the treatment
or the colored depositors by the u
nited States Government In the case
OF the Freedmen's Savings Bank.
He spoke kindly OF the colored peo-
pie and used the argument against
the guarantee of deposits by the
banks OF the country.
Richmond planet., 1908-10-17
Silver Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Napoleon Jones eel
ebrated their 25th Anniversary at
their residence. 1905 n. 9Th Street.
evening Of October s, 1908. a great
number Of friends assembled and ma
ny concentrations together with ma
ny handsome presents were received.
Among the visiting friends were
Mrs. 5. A. Jones OF New York CITY
the sister OF the bride who ofiiciated.
being attired in white silk with pearl
ornaments; Mrs. NJ. Crutchfeld of
Fredericksburg. Va: Miss c. b. e.
vans and Mrs. b. L. Stewart of Wash
ington, ID. c.
Richmond planet., 1908-10-17
AN ABLE ADDRESS.

The Association adjourned until
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
Prayer was offered. after which Hon.
Joseph +. Rausdell. member of Con-
gross from Louisiana delivered an
address on Conservation OF Nation
al Resources" It was a very able
address and was a powerful plea for
the improvement of the national wa
terways.
1lero was an under current of
bitter feeling on the Committee on
Federal Legislation. This report
condemned the guarantee OF bank
deposits as incorporated In the plat
form OF the Democratic Party. This
was favored by the Association but
IL was also the evident desire 20 have
the Postal Savings Bank feature of
the Republican platform also con-
dcmned.
Richmond planet., 1908-10-17
OFFICERS ELECTED.

The nominatinc committee made
It's recommendat-O and the follow
ing officers were elected: President,
George Nj. Reynolds. President Of the
Continental National Bank, Chicago
Ill; Nice-President. Lewis r. Pier
son. President Irving National Ex-
change Bank, New York, y. Y:
Treasurer, p. c. Kaufman. Vice
President of the Fidelity Trust Co,
Bank, Tacoma, Wash; Secretary.
Fred r. FarnswOrth. New York:
Chairman of the Executive Council.
F. o. Watts. President of the First
National Bank, Nashville, Tenn.
Richmond planet., 1908-10-17
Marriage Announcement.

DIR. and Mrs. 7. b. Ramsey an
nounce that the marriage ceremony
OF their daughter, Raphael Pearle
with J. Edward Harris VIII be solemn
lied on Tuesday evening, October 27,
at o'clock in the First Presbyterian
Church.
Reception from $50 to p. NJ.
In the home of the bride. Friends
are invited No cards. At home az
ter November 3, 115 E. Leigh st.
Richmond planet., 1908-10-17
Mt. Vernon IL. Y. p. L. Meets.

Sunday. October II. 1905 at 3:3O
n. II. the B. Y. p. U. OF the Nj YER
non Baptist Church held their first
meeting. Opening, singing hymn
6S2; Prayer, Bro. Simon DucaD.
Scripture Reading led by Miss EN-
ma Craig; discussion Prov. XVII
Programme; Recitation, GriezelI
Coleman; Solo. Miss Williams. Re-
citation. Miss NJ. ROYAL: Essay. Miss
NJ. +. Smith; Recitation. Master ST.
neon Ducan; Collection. Closing
REV. NJ. II. PAYNE, Pastor
Richmond planet., 1908-10-17
THE REPRESENTATIVES, FROM
VIRGINIA.

over 20 the right of the hall and
TO the left of the Chairman, and but
halfway between the stage and the
right hand entrance sat the Virginia
delegation.
Those who represented the COM
monwealth I'm financial affairs were
Mr.. oliver J. Sands. President OF the
American National Bank OF Rich
mond and Miss Ravencroft: Col.
James r. Branch. Assistant to the
President of Merchants National
Bank OF Richmond; Mr.. b. V. Booth.
Cashier OF the First National Bank of
Clifton Forge, Va: Mr.. Carroll
Pierce, Nice-President OF the Citizens
National Bank Of Alexandria: Mr.
y. =. Gatling. Secretary of the Vir-
ginia Bankers Association: Mr.. j.
NJ. Tollard, Cashier Petersburg Saw
ings and Insurance Co. of Petersburg /:
Mr.. julien II. Hill Assistant Cashier
OF the National State Bank, Rich
mond: Mr.. John NJ. Miller. Vice-Pres-
ident and Cashier OF the First Ma
tiOnal Bank of Richmond Mr.. John
Mitchell, Jr., President of the Me
chanics' Savings Bank of Richmond. /.
Mr.. n. l.. Armstrong. First National
Bank. New Martinsyille; Mr.. S. II.
Moore, Covington.
Richmond planet., 1908-10-17
A Spirited Session. Resolutions Adopted.
Grand Reception rendered Delegates.
r1embers From Virginia.
PRESIDENT POWERS IN EVIDENCE-WlLL MEET NEXT
YEAR IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

Denver Col. October 3. 1908.
The American Bankers Association
was called 10 order Wednesday last
at 10 O'Clock with Col. j. d. Powers
of Louisville. Kentucky i'm the chair.
10 was a scene long 10 be remember
ed. The theatrical part OF this mann
moth auditorium was tastefully and
lavishly decorated. Millionaires and
multi-millionaires were seated on the
rostrum and i'm the delegation that
faced the presiding officer.
Richmond planet., 1908-10-17
EXPLAINS $4,000 DRAFT.

Next is my letter of January 25.
1902, 20 Mr.. Archbold. This letter
followed a talk over the telephone.
Washington, Jan. 25. 1902.
John ID. Archbold, Esq, 26 Broad
way NewYork
Dear Sir: The II after at CoIumbus
VIII be ready for contamination in a
Few days, and must be closed not
later than February !. If you will
kindly send me your check or New
York draft for $4,000 (to which
sum he had promised by telephone
10 increase it,, l Will turn IL over TO
-ar.---- and secure for you from him
as soon as the transaction is closed
the notes Of the company with your
proportion of the stock attached as
collateral for repayment OF the a.
mount advanced. $25,0OO, one year
after date and $4,000 each wear
thereafter until all is paid, the whole
TO bear interest at the rate of 5 per
cent per annum, payable annually.
Ihis, / believe. meets your views as
expressed in your last letter to me.
IT there should be anything fur
ther that you desire to say or have
me do in regard TO the matter, you
can call me by telephone, Main 500
Washington, ID. c., my residence. any
morning until IL O'Clock or any ev-
ening after 5 o'clock. Very truly.
yours, JR. FORAKER
Then come in regular order the
following:
New York, Jan. 81, 1902.
My Dear Senator: Responding to
your favor of the 25th, it gives me
pleasure to hand you herewith GER
titcate of deposit for $4,000. in ac-
cordance with our understanding.
Your letter states the conditions cor
rectly, and l trust the transaction
VIII be successfully consummated.
Very truly yours,
JOHN ID. ARCHBOLD.
Hon. j. b. Foraker. Washington,
d. c."
Washington, Jan. 2s, 'O2.
"John ID. Archbold, &c Broadway.
New York.
Dear Sir: write to acknowledge
receipt of your letter OF the 27th
inst, with enclosure, as stated, and
TO say l will communicate with YOU
again just as soon as the transaction
can be closed up. will see that