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The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
SEEKING A CLUE.
Officials Busy Hunting a Trace of
Hazel Drew's Murderer.

Troy, n. Y, July 14.-More and
more battling as Investigation proceeds
becomes the mystery surrounding the
tragic death of 19-year-old Hazel
Drew, whose body was found in TeaIs
pond on Sunday with the skull crush
ed and a corset string tightly knotted
dered is certain, but the most search
ing investigation has failed to reveal
even the slightest clue to her slayer
and no motive is discovered pointing
even remotely to reason why anyone
should have wished to send the young
woman to such horrible death. She
had no sweetheart, as far as learned
From the moment Miss Drew left
the home of her sister Julia until her
body was discovered, the only trace
of her has been found in story told
by Frank Smith, dull witted farm
lad. Smith said that last Tuesday he
met Miss Drew not far from the spot
where her body was later found. Little
credence is given this story. but he is
now being subjected to the closest
surveillance and most searching ques-
tioning
Officials have drawn from Smith a
statement that Rudolph Gundum, an
other farm hand. was with him when
he met the young. woman wandering
upon the hill near Tea1s pond.
Gundum's family said he had start
ed for Troy yesterday with load of
produce but had not returned to the
farm last night nor earir toady. His
absence has added strongly to the
desire of the offices to question him.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
The Letter of Acceptance
Which Mr.. Taft Is Preparing
Will Be a Vigorous Attack on
the Denver Platform.
HE LOOKS UP RECORDS
Studies Previous Campaign Dec.
laratiOns of Both Parties.
interrupted by Nothing Except
His Game of Golf.

Hot Springs. Va, July 14.-From
the present indications Judge William
H. Taft's letter of acceptance will be
a judicial scoring of the Democratic
platform adopted at Denver All day
yesterday and late into the evening
Mr.. Taft's time was devoted to a
study of the platforms of the two
parties. When he has concluded his
labors he will be not only an author
ity on the work of the recent con-
ventions, but on political platforms of
the past.
Mr.. Taft became so thoroughly in
terested in his studies of the records,
that he did not find time to dictate a
line of his speech of acceptance. To-
day after his usual morning game of
CALF he again delved into the records.
He is securing the complete seclusion
he desired as there is not a single
party leader here to interrupt his
work by request of conference.
Mr.. Taft expects his speech of ac-
ceptance will be about $500 words in
length. On account of its brevity it
probably will contain reference to
the leading issues of the campaign,
leaving subjects of less importance to
be treated in his letter of acceptance
which will contain about $1,000 words.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
PROSPERITY ITEMS.
Marked improvement in Business
Situation Everywhere.

Cleveland, o., July 14-Indications
are multiplying in all branches of trade
that a return of normal business con-
ditions is rapidly approaching. Rail-
road managers, especially. report de-
cided improvement and sharp demand
for cars for the transportation OF all
classes of freight with the possible ex-
ception of steel and iron. A prominent
railway. official said that while this
branch of business continued far be-
low normal, it no doubt largely result
ed from the fact that the railway COM
panies themselves were not buying ma
terial This state of affairs, however,
he added, could not possibly continue
much longer and the railways would
shortly be compelled to go into the
market and. when they did so, the de-
mand would be sudden as well as
heavy.
Looks Good to Schwab.
New York, July 14.-Steel conditions
look much better according to Charles
M. Schwab who returned Saturday from
Europe. In discussing the situation, he
said:
The outlook is more encouraging
than it has been at any time since the
depression started. I look for gradual
Improvement, but no sensational upturn
for the better The reports I get from
the Bethlehem Steel corporation are
very encouraging and show satisfactory
improvement over the last ten days or
two weeks. 1 do not anticipate any
changes in steel prices in the near fu-
ture.
"There is no truth whatever in the
report that my trip abroad was identi-
fed in any way with the formation OF
an international steel trust, my busi-
ness was solely in connection with the
Hethlehem Steel corporation.
Working Force Increased.
Lima, Peru, July 1.-THE Lima Lo-
comotive and Machine works which
has been practically shut down for four
months, announces the replacing of 500
mechanics scattered over the various
departments.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14

for the United Kingdom. In the second
heat America will have to compete
against Canada and Sweden. This is a
handicap for the American team for
should 1t win, victory will follow a hard
race. while the United Kingdom could
win the first heat easily.
The French have been admitted to
the second heat in this race. The first
two teams in each heat qualify for the
final.
No Americans will compete IN the
concluding heats of the 400 metre swim
ming race.
The fnal of the $500 metre walk was
won by Larner. England. Webb, Eng
land, was second, and Kerr, Australia.
was third. The time OF the winner was
14:sE.
The sixth heat Of the 20 kilometre
cycling race was won by Denny, Eng
land, in 80 minutes 40 3-5 seconds.
The two American runners, Shep-
pard and Sullivan, held back in the
first stages of the running race and let
the Englishmen take the lead. Shep-
pard was fourth until the last strttch
and Wilson and Hallows were in the
first string. As the men started to
sprint on the back stretch Of the Anal
lap Wilson was in the lead. As they
turned in the straight Sheppard
sprinted the last 100 yards and passing
his competitors. crossed the tape one
yard and a half ahead Of Wilson. Hal
low was five yards behind Wilson.
TAFT Of Canada finished fourth. The
runners held well together until the
last hundred yards. There was great
excitement over the finish. The Eng
lishmen who were confident the Amer
leans would not get better than third
place even If they had a look in were
greatly disappointed.
The fifth heat of the $50 yards cycle
race was won by Cameron, the only
American competing.
In the first heat of the fancy diving
George w. Gaidzick, Chicago A. A., got
first with 50 points and F'reeschmidt,
Germany. second with IS points. In the
second heat Zurner, Germany, was first
with SO points and Clark, England, Sec
ond, with 78 points.
The first heat of the three mile race
was won easily by England which walk
ed right away from the other competi-
tors, four of her men finishing abreast
at the tape. Time 1875 80.
The American team. which won the
second heat of the three mile team race
was composed of George v. Bonhag,
Irish American A. c., G. A. Dull, Uni
versity of Michigan; ]. L. Eizle, New
York A. c., and H. L. Trube. N. Y. A.
c. Cohen, of Canda, did not compete
in this heat. The other teams taking
part were the French and Swedish.
In the first heat of the three mile
team race the English team was the
only one that qualified.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
HARTMAN MEN HERE.
Wanted to See How santa Fe Rnus
Its Shops.

A party of officials from the differ
ent Hartman lines in Texas were in
Topeka this morning for a short visit
at the Santa Fe general offices and a
trip through the Santa Fe shops. The
party is on trip of inspection over
the lines of various western railways
for the purpose of acquainting them
selves with new methods and getting
pointers from other roads which
would be of value to them on their
own road. The members of the party
were: M, Sheehan, division superin-
tendent, and ]. F. Connor, master me-
chanic of the Houston & Texas Gem
trail at Ennis, Texas; H. F. Anderson,
division superintendent of the Calves
ton. Harrisburg & San Antonio at San
Antonio; c. A. Tannheiser, resident
engineer of the G. H. & S. A. at Hous-
ton, Texas, and E E. Shackford. di-
vision superintendent of the Louisiana
Western at Lafayette, La. The trip is
being made under the din 1ection of E.
H. Hartman.
The officials arrived from Texas on
No. Is this morning and after spend
ing the forenoon in Topeka visiting the
different Santa Fe properties. left on
No. 5 at noon for Denver. The party
is travelling in private car Dallas of
the Fl e, T. C.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14

dollars said Carrie Nation, eff you
had not voted down woman's suffrage,
now I'll only give you $50"
"I will give 500 because you did
vote 1t down. was the answer to
Mrs. Nations announcement, this be-
ing made by T. A. Redfer, of Bellaire.
The total collection was something
more than $1,000.
The action of the convention in
leaving out a specific declaration for
woman's suffrage can not be taken
as an indication that it does not be-
lieve in it. Probably three-fourths
of the delegates favor giving women
the franchise, but they listened to
the arguments of the members OF
the platform committee and others
and left the plank as it was reported
on the ground of eXpediency, the
statement being made that the party
has suffered in the past on this ac-
count and that nothing would be put
in the platform, which would detract
from the one dominant issue.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
LAHM WILL COME.
Arrangements Completed for Carrying
His Big Airship.

New York, July 14.-After a series
of conferences with steamship officials
and cable dispatches between Thomas
MacMechen and Frank S. Lahm, in
Paris, Mr.. MacMechen said that word
had been sent to Farman requesting
him to ship his big airship with all
possible haste to Antwerp and stow 1t
on board the steamer Samland, which
will sail from Antwerp for Boston on
Thursday. Mr.. Lahm has been con-
Quoting negotiations on behalf of Far
man for the ST. Louis syndicate which
had practically completed all arrange
ments to bring the successful aeronaut
to this country when, at the eleventh
hour, it was discovered that on ac-
count of it's great size the passenger
steamers refused to carry the machine.
1t had been supposed by members of
the aero club here, that the wings Of
the machine could be folded up and
slowed away in a moderate compass.
work with the wings are over As feet
long. they are too big for the hold and
too long for the deck.
On advice Of the manager of the In
ternational Mercantile Marine COM
pany a cable dispatch was sent to Mr..
Lahm advising him to have F'arman's S
airship sent by the Samland as facili-
ties would be made, it was stated. to
have that boat carry the enormous
machine. The Samland is due in Bos-
ton on July 27 and the first days
been made on July 20. Mr.. Mac
Mechen said that he believed the first
flight could hardly be given before
July 80, 81 and August 1. Later there
will be flights at Brighton Beach from
August 10 to IA.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
RECORD FLIGHT EXPECTED
Count Zeppelin Will Test His Airship
Today.

F'riedrichshafen, July 14.-There
was every prospect of a record trip
of Count Zeppelin's airship taking
place today. All preparations for the
flight have been completed since 6
O'Clock this morning and the official
meteorologists are anxiously watch
ing the wind and weather. which are
becoming more and more favorable
to the undertaking. There is a light
breeze blowing from the northwest
against which the airship must navi-
gate on its journey toward Mayence.
The route which it is proposed to
cover leads over Constance. Schaff-
hausen. Bale, Mulhauser. Freiburg.
Karlsruhe. Strassburg, Mannheim
and Mayence. The journey may pos
sible be continued to Metz If time
allows. The occupants of the car will
be Count Zeppelin. his nephew.
Count ferdinand Zeppelin. Prof.
the interior; Captain Mischke, of the
navy, Majors Hesse of the general
staff, Lehman of the war ministry
and Sperling of the balloon regiment
of the army engineers and me-
chanics No official passengers have
been permitted to make the trip.
This little town is gaily bef1agged
and crowded with we'll known
aeronauts and officers of the army
and tourists. The crown prince and
Frederick William came from Bregenz
to be present at the departure of the
airship and the king of Wurtemberg,
who is staying at his summer palace
here, went out to the balloon shed
The lake is crowded with excursion
steamers
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
FIGHT new RULES.
Liquor Makers Want to Maintain the
Old Branding.

Cincinnati. July 14.-The actual ef-
feet in practice of the new internal
revenue rules for branding and mark
ing are the subject of affidavits made
public today, having been filed by the
leaders of the business for considera-
ton by Judge Thompson in the re-
hearing of their petition for an in
junction against enforcing the new
rules.
The affidavits declare that the trade
names by which the different classes of
distilled spirits areknown in the mar
ket and to the public have continued
through long years and the attempt
to change these names now means the
practical destruction of trade which
has been decades in buildino up and is
represented in value by millions of
dollars
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
WILL GIVE PINAF0RE.
Next Production of Topeka OratOrio
Society.

A meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Topeka Oratorio society
was held at the Modoc rooms last
night and a permanent organization
effected with the following officers:
President, T. ]. Anderson; vice presi-
dent, E. P. Chapman; secretary, J. G.
Rodemeyer;- musical director. NJ. G.
Holman; organist, w. F. Roehr;
pianist, Theodore Mueller; director
of orchestra, Professor P. Bissing.
Membership committee, F. E. Ly-
man, E. o. Robinson, Miss Vertie
Wiley and Miss Mary Mccormick.
The society will give "Pinafore" as
one of the attractions during the
fair week and rehearsals for the
opera will commence Monday evening
at the Modoc rooms in the Stormont
building. The cantata, Queen Esther,
will be given one night during fair
week and another musical production
will also be given during the week.
though the selection has not been de-
cided upon.
AS soon as the programme for
fair week is disposed of rehearsals
will commence on the Messiah which
Will be given some time during the
holidays though the exact date has
not been decided upon. 1--WE have {
fine body of singers" said Major T. j.
Anderson. but there is room in the
Oratorio society for every good singer
in the city. We would like every
respectable person in the city who
can sing to call at the Modoc rooms
Monday evening and join the society.
We do not need soloists especially,
just plain every day singers who are
willing to join us and do their best.
1t costs nothing to join the society
as all expenses are paid by the Pipe
Organ association which gets the re-
ceipts and pays all bills
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
JUST a LITTLE SHOWER
Lowered the Temperature Today for
a Little While Only.

A light shower fell in Topeka a lit
tie before daylight this morning low
ering the temperature of the early
morning hours somewhat, though the
precipitation during the entire rain
period amounted to but .03 of an inch.
Since before noon there has been a
rush of the mercury for the top of
the thermometer and taken all in all
the day has been almost as warm as
it's predecessor of yesterday.
Light showers have visited the
various portions OF the state during
the past twenty-four hours and the
indications are that showers will be
scattered about the state during to-
night and Wednesday with the hope
of slight fall in the temperatures
The following table tells the story of
the heat of the day since o'clock
this morning.:
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
OPEN SESSION.
Western Federation of Miners Admits
the Public.

Denver, Col, July 14.-For the first
time in the history of the organization
the convention of the Western Fedora
ton of Miners was thrown open to the
entire public today and all sessions
until final adjournment will also be
public. Last year organized labor and
press representatives were admitted,
but not the general public.
Aside from this the morning session
was devoted to the adoption of the re-
port of the committee on credentials
and the reading of the minutes of the
executive board since the last conven-
ton.
President Meyer made his annual
report and adress at the afternoon
session.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
TO open AUG. |.
Republican Campaign to Begin in Two
Weeks.

New York, July H.-Frank H. Hitch
cock, chairman of the Republican ma
tional committee has selected quarters
for the committee in the Metropolitan
Life building here, which has been the
local headquarters in the last two
campaigns.
Mr.. Hitchcock will go to Utica to
confer with Mr.. Sherman, the Repub-
lican candidate for vice president
The active presidential campaign
will be inaugurated on August 1, when
the committee will open their head
quarters here. During the next two
weeks Mr.. Hitchcock will hold several
conferences to map out the lines of
action.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
FINDS TWO DEAD.
Posse Finally Enters House Occupied
by August Gross.

Benton Harbor, Mich. July IA
August Gross. who yesterday shot and
fatally wounded James Kirk, an aged
meat peddler for no apparent reason,
was found dead on the floor of his
house when the posse which had sur
rounded it forced an entrance. Gross
had shot himself. Kirk is still alive
but in a critical condition. The body
of Fred Gross a half brother of Aug
ust was also found in the house by
the officials 1t is not known whether
he was killed by shots from the posse
or by his brother August or whether
he committed suicide.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
RECEIVERS FILE REPORTS.
Ask Permission of the Court to Issue
Certificates.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 1.-THE receiv-
ers of the West Side Belt Railway
company and the Wabash -Pittsburg
Terminal company filed reports today
In the federal court and asked leave
to issue receivers certificates to the
amount of s954,211.25 for the Wa
ash-Pittsburg Terminal company,
and s700,T20 for the West Side Belt
Railway company. The money is in
tended for repairs and purchase of
engines.
Judge Young directed that a COPY
of the petition be served on the trust
companies which are trustees for the
bondholders.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
Nebraska so Miles Behind.

On Board United States Ship Con-
necticut at Sea. by wireless to Homo
lulu, July 14.-The position of the
fleet at s p. m. was 2614 north. 149.S
west. The distance from Honolulu is
565 miles. The Nebraska is so miles
behind the fleet and is now in wire
less communication with the flagship
Connecticut, having averaged 13 1-2
knots an hour since leaving } San
Francisco. The fleet will arrive at
Honolulu intact.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
Farmer Holub a Suicide.

Marion, Kan, July 14.-Joseph Holub
~ years old. a Bohemian farmer, COM
mitted suicide by hanging himself in
his granary on his farm about eight
miles northeast of Marion. A son COM
mitted suicide in a similar way two
years ago. He was temporarily in
sane.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
Governor johnson at WINFIELD

Winfield. Kan, July 14.-Governor
johnson of Minnesota spoke here to
more than 5000 persons at the Chau-
tauqua assembly on THE Majesty of
the Law After the address a recep-
ton was given for him at the new w.
c. T. U. building.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
Three Deaths from Heat.

Cincinnati. July 14.-As the result
of Yesterdays intense heat three
deaths were recorded and today open
ed with temperature little less oppres-
siye than yesterday.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
Youth of fe Hanged.

Newcastle, Pa. July 14.-Rosario
Serge, Is years old. was hanged today
for the murder of Antonia Bonti. at
HillsvilIe. June s. 1907. The youth
maintained until the last he had killed
Bonti in self defense.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-07-14
Weather indications.

Chicago, July 14.-Forecast for
Kansas: Partly cloudy with prob
ably showers tonight or Wednesday.
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Chicago oct -.-Assistant Treas
urcr r. W. urham OF the republican
national committee had the follow
ing tu say concerning campaign con-
trihutions last night.
'ihc average contribution is SCI.
Mon'y Is certainly hard to get, and
we have nothing Ike the campaign
fund "f FORMER years. / have not rec
criNed Il cent from any federal cm-
ployr.'
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Men of the West! A Practical Plan to
People Your Land is to Advertise.

You know that in land The measure Of value is not area. but productive capacity
so in ADVERTISING if you spread your appropriation too far your campaign will be a fail.
mc Cooano your appropriation to the Mississippi valley. In the Mississippi valley the one
great newspaper is
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A SIMPLE SAFEGUARD IN suYINo
PAINT.

Everybody should know how simple
and easy 1t is to avoid all uncertainty
In buying paint materials. There are
many so-called white leads on the
market, which contain chalk. zinc.
barytes, and other cheap aduIterants
Unless the property owner takes ad-
vantage of the simple means of pro-
lection afforded him by reliable white
lead manufacturers, he runs great risk
OF getting an inferior and adulterated
white head.
1t is to protect the paint-buyer
against fraud and adulteration that
National Lead Company. the largest
makers of genuine Pure White Lead.
place their famous Dutch Boy Paint
err trademark on every keg Of their
product, an absolute guarantee of its
purity and quality. Anyone who wants
to make practical test of white lead,
and who wants valuable free book
about painting, should address Ma
tional Lead Company, Woodbridge
Bldg, New York, and. ask for test
equipment.
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Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach
the scat OF the disease Catarrh blood or consti-
tutional disease and In order to IL you take
Internal remedies Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken IN
ternaiit and acts directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Halls Catarrh Cure Is not quack me6i-
cine II was prescribed by OF the best physicians
IN this country for years and Is regular prescription
IL Is composed OF the best toncs known. combined
with the best blood purifiers. acting directly ON the
mucous surfaces The perfect combination of the
two ingredients Is what produces such wonderful re-
suits In curing catarrh- Send for testimonials free
+. J. CHENEY & CO. Props Toledo. O.
Sold by Druggists. price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
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Saved Him.

1T didn't kin me. but think it would
II 1t had not been for Hunts Cure. 1
was tired, miserable, and well nigh
used up when l commenced using it
for an old and severe case of Eczema.
One application relieved and one box
cured me. ] believe Hunts Cure will
cure any form of itching known to
mankind"
CLIFTON LAWRENCE,
Helena, 0. T.
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chiqoers and Mosouitoes

Are now in their glory-their bust
ness is good and they are happy.
There is no earthly use Of your let
ting them chew on you, however, if
you don't like their ways. A little
Hunts Lightning Oil applied to ex-
posed parts will keep them off. and
Immediately relieve the irritation
caused by their bites. Rub a little
on and see for yourself.