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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
WAS AN INTERVAL.
Between Peter Hams ShOtS-Wit-
nesses Say Thornton Interfered Then.

Flushing, n. Y, Dec. 19.-The trial
aiding his brother, Captain Peter c.
Hams, jr., in the killing of VIM E.
Annis, was adjourned tonight until
state developed the strongest testi-
nony so far adduced. TWO witnesses.
Herbert F. L. Funke and Arthur
Andrews, eyewitnesses of the shooting,
swore that there was an interval be-
tween the first shot fired by Captain
Hams at Annis and the others that
came in fairly rapid succession.
Both of these club members de-
clared positively that Thornton Hams
pointed his revolvers at those on the
float after the first shot and before the
succeeding shots were fired. An ex-
haustive cross examination on this
point, material to the prosecution
case, failed to shake their testimony.
Andrews stated that following the first
shot he saw the defendant point his
revolver at witnesses father.
"There was a quick shot, then an
interval when there was some more
shots in quick succession, then Il
pause and a Iast~shot which went
through the SAIL 1 ran when I saw
Thornton point his revolver at my
father and stood under the DOCK
said Andrews
Witness Funke gave a graphic
description of the shooting of Annis.
Standing by with his arms folded, the
captain waited until Annis' boat swept
up beside the float, he said then lifting
the obscuring sail, Hams fired several
shots at the publisher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
LOCAL MENTION.

Capital Jewelry Co. loans money. 7S3
Kansas avenue.
L. L. Kiene, of the State Journal.
Who has been seriously sick from acute
indigestion at his home for the past
week, is greatly improved and expects
to be out next week.
A suggestion for Xmas-Have an
Independent telephone installed for
the wife and children
Emmett E. Roudebush. one of Tone
ka's oldest real estate men, though now
retired, has just concluded the pur-
chase through Geo. NJ Noble e. Co. of
the three story stone building, Nos. 413
and Ais. on Jackson street. The consid-
Grafton being $500. This building has
been occupied for several years by the
Topeka Paper company. He expects to
make some improvements and put the
property in first-class condition. Hav-
ing faith In the future of Topeka real
estate, Mr.. Roudebush has bought this
property wholly as an investment
DR.. s. Temple. Osteopath 7S5 Kansas
ave Ind. 1912 Res. STA Bell 1885.
Fruit cake made by Grace Cathedral
Guild, on sale at Green. Hindman and
Weiss & Co.
The biggest cigar value to be had
for five cents is Eagles Rose Tint.
The new Londres contain more really,
good, pure tobacco than many ten
cent cigars.
All picture framing orders given our
attention. Mirrors. ETC., at Coe
Bros Cut Rate Art store. S2S Kan. ave.
Clorin Zumwalt. field secretary of the
Kansas State Temperance union, will
speak at the Central Park Christian
church Sunday evening. December 20.
at 1880. Mr.. Zumwalt has been connect
ed with the work of the union for sew
eral months and has had a prominent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
PICKS CABINET.
TAFT Has 1t Ready to Submit to
Knox.
Complete List Compiled Wilson
Only HOldOver.

Cincinnati, o., Dec. ia Times-St
special from Augusta, Ga, says:
When Philander c. Knox, the Taft
secretary of state. comes to Augusta
to discuss with the president-elect the
makeup of the remainder of the new
administrations cabinet, Mr.. Taft will
submit to him for his inspection and
approval the cabinet list:
Secretary of state-Philander c.
Knox of Pennsylvania.
Secretary of the reasury-Myron
T. Herrick of Ohio.
Attorney general = George W.
Wickersham of New York.
Secretary of war-Charles Magoon.
Secretary of the navy-WilIiam
Loeb of New York or Charles A.
Thompson of New York.
Secretary of the MISUNDERSTANDING
A. BalHnger, of Seattle, Wash.
Postmaster General-Frank H.
of Massachusetts,.
Secretary of Agriculture-The pres
ent secretary, James NJ. Wilson.
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
George A. Knight of California
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
WARDEN HASKELL.
EmphaticalIy Denies Kate Demands
Charges.

Warden w. H. Haskell of the state
penitentiary at Leavenworth was a
caller at the governors office this
morning on a double-headed mission.
His purpose in visiting Topeka was
to ascertain if possible what is to be
done with the Oklahoma prisoners
now confined in the state peniten-
tiary.
Shortly after Oklahoma was ad-
mitted as a state the officials of that
state announced that the prisoners
now confined in the Leavenworth
penitentiary would be taken to Okla
homa and given work on a prison for
that state and on the state roads. A
month or two Warden G. n. Coles of
the Oklahoma penitentiary called at
the Kansas penitentiary and took 20
prisoners back with him to Oklahoma.
At that time he said he would be
back in few weeks and would in the
mean time make arrangements to
convey the remainder of the Okla
homa prisoners to that state he dled
suddenly shortly afterwards and moth
ing further was done about the re-
moval of the prisoners.
The contract for keeping prisoners,
which Oklahoma has with Kansas ex-
pires on the 31st day of January. In
the meantime the state board of con-
troll will let the contracts for sup
plies and Warden Haskell is anxious to
know whether he is to feed the 500
Oklahoma prisoners for another year.
At the present time there are about
500 criminals in the state institution
and one-third of that number are
from Oklahoma.
Governor Hoch is not in the city and
no action was taken in the matter to-
day but it will be submitted to the gov
ernor as soon as he returns to Topeka.
If is expected that some understanding
will be reached which will be or value
to Warden Haskell in making his es-
Inmates for the penitentiary supplies
for the next II months.
1t was also the purpose of Warden |
Haskell to ask Governor Hoch to APP
point a committee to confer with q like |
committee from Oklahoma relative to |
the charges which Kate Bernard, re-
Gently made relative to existing con-
dftions at the state penitentiary.
want to see these charges thoroughly |
probed." said Warden Haskell. There |
is absolutely nothing to the charges and /
I court a thorough investigation from |
a committee from the two states.
There has not been a prisoner re-
leased from the institution since L took |
charge of it that was not better able |
to care for themselves than when they |
charges are utterly groundless. The
food is bought by the state board of
control and is of the best quality and |
each man has as much as he cares to
eat and is restricted in no way.
''It is true that at times it has been
necessary to punish unruly and vicious
prisoners but this has always been
done in the most humane manner pos
sible. There is no such a thing as the
water cure as this writer has claimed. |
Nor does the crib exist, nor are the
men ever 'triced'
when a prisoner becomes unruly
and refuses to work he is placed in i
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19

cell and a pile of rock just about a
good days work is placed in there with
him and he is given a hammer. He is
furnished with the usual breakfast and
if half of the pile of rock has been
cracked by noon he gets the regula-
ton prison dinner. If the remainder of
the pile has been cracked by night he
gets his supper
LAS to the charge that Miss Ber-
nard was not allowed to see the pris-
oners alone. This is a misstatement as
were nearly all of the others. 1t is true
that I refused to give her the freedom
of the prison yards and cells after night
when the prisoners had been returned
to them. 1 would not let any woman
make such an investigation after dark
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
HAD SERVED PRISONTERM
Joplin Suicide Concerned in Bank
Failure in 1888.

Newark, N. J., Dec 19-Henry B.
self in Joplin, Mo-, last night, was the
confidential clerk who with Cashier
Oscar Baldwin, was concerned in the
loss of the funds of the Mechanics
National bank of Newark in 1888.
Both were convicted and were SEN
fenced to five years each in prison
More than $2,5OO.00O of the banks
money, it was charged, was lost in
speculation.
After serving his term Marchbank
returned to Newark, but could make
a success of nothing and went to Mis-
souri, where he promoted various cor
porations in the zinc ana mineral dis
trict
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
ACTRESS ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
Peggy Parry Was Playing With a
Pistol After the Show.

Chicago, Dec. 19-Marv wishwell.
whose stage name is Peggy Parry, is
said to be dying today as the result of
bullet wound said to have been ac-
cidental Miss Wishwell and her
theatrical partner. Elizabeth T.. Jahn.
came mere three weeks ago from Gold
field. New, where it is said thev bad
been filling an engagement. They All
tended an after-theater dinner last
night and according to Miss jain ex-
ahmed their revolvers upon their re-
turn to their rooms early TO-DAY MIC
Wishwell, in a spirit of mischief ac-
cording to Miss jain, fired a shot into
the floor, but scarcely had she done
well was shot in the left lung.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
DANA SENTENCED TWO.
Hugh HaPrics Fined $500, While
"SmoISe" Williams Goes TO Pen.

In district court TODAY Judge Dana
sentenced two defendants who pleaded
guilty during the present term OF
court. Hugh Harries. the night opera-
tor at the Santa Fe junction. who shot
a boy in the foot last summer, was
fined $500 and costs.
Frank better known as "Smolxess
Williams, who pleaded guilty to lar
ceny from a railway coach. was SEN
fenced to the penitentiary. He stole q
valise from a passenger coach on thu
Santa Fe. The crime is specified ia
a special statute and calls for an inde-
terminate sentence of from one TO five
wears.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
UP TO WESTINGHOUSE.
When Company Accepts Bonds Work
on Topeka's Interurban Begins.

The merger of the Rawlings and
Sutton electric interurban projects
which includes an electric line con-
nection with Topeka, Coffeyville and
Kansas City. will be completed within
a week All that is now lacking is the
final acceptance of the contracts by
the Westinghouse company of New
York and the bond house that is han
ding portion of the bonds. Mr. SUIT
ton of Lawrence says that as soon as
the approval of the ,bonds is received,
the work will be started
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19

part in bringing about the recent
splendid victories. He win have an
address of especial interest to all who
may have the opportunity to hear him.
Grant Mannis, agent for the celebra-
ted Gibson mandolins and guitars Easy
payments. Fine Xmas present Ind
phone 2226 blue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
ROOSEVELT DENIES IT..

Washington. Dec 19.-President Rooss-
Welt today stated that there was no truth
in a printed stort that he had had a dis
agreement with President-elect Taft about
the candidacy Of the latetr's brother,
Charles +. Taft. for the senatorshfp FROM
Ohio. The president stated that the sub-
iect of the senatorship had never been re-
motely mentioned in conversation betweon
himself and Judge Taft and that he hfs
no thought of in any manner interfering
in the contest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19

The percentage of actual percentage of
the clearing house banks today was &c. %.
The statement of banks and trust COM
panies of Greater New York not report
ing TO the clearing house, shows that
these institutions have aggregate deposits
of 81 24. SCI. coo.
Total cash on hand Sos. 1863, 400, and loans
amounting to S1.047, 342, 500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
BANK STATEMENTS.
Clearing House Concerns Hold Ten
Millions Above Requirement.

New York. Dec. 19.-The statement of
clearing house banks for the week show
that the banks hold $100O9. 700 more than
the requirements of the IS per cent re-
serve rule. This IS a decrease of 81, SS9, 925
in the proportionate cash reserve as COM
pared with last week The statement fol-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
The HARGIS TRIAL.
Jury Completed and State Presented
Case Today.

opened this morning it was expected
that the jury to try Beach Hargis for
the murder of his father would be
completed and the prosecutors OPEN
ing statement begin today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. Elizabeth Rowles Duncan, wife
of James Duncan. formerly of Topeka,
died suddenly Wednesday morning at
her home in Chicago. 4132 Lake avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19
Senate Adinnrns

Washington, Dec. 19.-The senate
adjourned at 1880 o'clock this after
noon until January 4.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19

Electric reading lamps at Jordan's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19

Electrie reading. lamps at Jordan's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19

Every article is accompanied
by our strict guarantee, which
amounts to this that each sale
is exactly as represented, being
governed by facts that can be
backed up at any time to give
complete satisfaction. Prices
will interest for the high quality
and practical economy prevailing.
paying double for reliable goods.
quality, make and design at half
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-19

The buying Of Diamonds is a
study and can only be acquired
by practical experience. This
we have had for years. Handling
them, as we do, in quantities
and giving the closest attention
to the trend of the gem market,
we are able to offer only the
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-05
WILL TRY TO SHOW
wine IS BENEFIT
Grape Growers association In
augurates Campaign of Edu-
cation Throughout Country

That wine taken IN legitimate guam
best safeguard against intemperance Is
the lesson which the grape growers
protective association will endeavor to
teach to the people Of the United
states This decision was reached at
a meeting OF the executive committee
OF the association yesterday.
To defray the expenses of the cam
paign of education it was decided 70
levy a tax of 25 cent per acre on vine
yardists belonging to the association
and plans were made to commence the
collection OF this fund as soon as
possible.
The action was brought about by the
prohibition crusade which has been
sweeping over the country The con-
tention of the grape growers is that
absolute prohibition would not only
mean the destruction OF a widespread
industry in California but would not
bring about as beneficial results as
would a moderate use Of native wines
In support of this claim it was re-
solved TO distribute throughout the
country a book written by Andrea
Sbarboro dealing with the subject
L have tried to show" said Sbar-
boro yesterday, that wines used at
meal times and in moderate way are
a benefit and not harmful The grape
growers protective association does
not countenance fntoxication any more
than does the prohibitionist, but the
members believe that the best and only
way 10 solve the problem is by edu-
eating the people TO a system OF mod
crate drinking
Comics Of the book viii be sent TO
every public official in the United
States. from President Roosevelt down.
In this campaign of education an effort
will be made TO draw additional capt
tai into California vineyards and also
TO make public the opportunities which
grape growing offers TO man OF
limited means
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-05
NOMINAL FINE FOR
CALHOUN HIS IDEA
Prospective Juror Would End
Prosecution of Grafters
Cheaply
Believes In Guilt of Bribers, but
Thinks SlOO Penalty
Would Suffice

Charles A. Dumont, carriage and
wagon maker OF 1909 Powell street, a
citizen who is on the jury list for duty
this year, is Of opinion that Patrick
Calhoun is guilty Of bribery, but that
a fine of 500 would be adequate
punishment This fact transpired dur
ing the hearing IN Judge Lawlor's court
yesterday of the contempt accusations
made by Ruef against Detective ". J.
Burns and two OF his assistants be-
cause Of some Investigations made into
the standing and opinions OF prospective
Jurors.
John G. LawIer, one of the alleged
contemnors, who was the only wit
ness examined. told of interviewing
ture a pretended petition against the
graft prosecution. Dumont said he
would not sign the petition because he
favored the prosecution of the corrupt
supervisors.
Dumont suggested that another Pc
tition be drawn calling for the cessa-
tion Of all prosecutions growing out of
the graft cases, after nominal fine
had been imposed upon the president
OF the United Railroads
Lawler said he had circulated the
petition upon his own responsibility
without consulting Burns and had
started it with a few dummy names.
Judge Lawlor viii resume the inquiry
this afternoon. He stated yesterday
that he was very desfrous of conclud-
ing it as early as possible. so that the
trial Of Ruef and other cases on the
calendar might not be interfered with.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-05
WANT SAN FRANCISCO
TO BE CONVENTION CITY

The movement on the part OF the
trustees OF the chamber OF commerce
% make q convention city OF san Fran
cisco was f1dorsed by the members al
the regular quarterly meeting yester-
DAY afternoon ELorLS are 70 De MADE
10 secure several conventions each
year. Represenrsrfves VIII be al al
conventions 10 work for this city II
the plan proves profitable tns mer-
chants manufacturers and hotel keep
crs VIII be asked 70 subscribe
Action on the Invitation OF the Jap
anese chambers OF commerce 70 visit
that country was deferred A commit
tee OF FIVE Is 10 be appointed 70 inter
view the merchants IN order 70 ind
how many are willing 10 60 The mat
ter Of commercial excursions into the
interior towns OF the state and Ne
Vada was left 70 the trustees 70 ar
sauEe-
4 L Scott OF the traffic bureau OF
the merchants exchange explained 70
the members Of the chamber the i'm
rortance OF the tra6c bureau He
stated that there are les members at
present and that 80 were desired
Progress was reported in regard 70
the securing OF proper recognition IN
r1e furnishing OF supplies 70 the 18TH
ulian canal commission
The members Of the chamber are
working 70 increase the membership
70 1-1c0 By January 1. 1903
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-05
HOLDS GAS RATE
CASE MUST WAIT
City Attorney Thinks Litigation
Over Water Charges May
Affect Court Injunction
Opinions Advise Supervisors
May Close Greenwich Alley
and Keep Avenue Open

Il was intimated at the city attor-
neys Office yesterday that immediate
action by that Office looking TO a modf-
dcation OF the gas rate injunction is
sued BY Judge Van Fleet OF the United
States district court was not advisa able.
September s is the date set By the
judge for the further hearing OF the
case
City Attorney Long pointed out that
the water rate litigation before the
same court in Judge Farrington's de-
psrtment. involved many points similar
10 those OF the gas rate litigation and
should 4 determination in the water
rate matter be reached before Septem-
Der S Il might form 4 basis for a re-
quest for a modification Of the gas rate
Injunction
The city attorney gave two opinions
yesterday TO the hoard OF supervisors.
one asserting the boards power TO
close Greenwich alley. which bisects
the North beach playground between
Green and Lombard streets, and the
other Affirming that use since 1863 and
the, evidence Of all official maps since
that date that Ocean avenue had been
opened between san Jose avenue and
Ouondaga street gave the city the
right 70 claim IL as q highway
Acting Secretary Of the Interior
Frank Pierce has acknowledged the
receipt Of copies OF the various or
dinances and resolutions passed by the
board Of supervisors in regard 20
Hetch Hetchy water supply matters
and promised 70 bring them TO the
attention OF Secretary Garfield when
he returns from a trip through the
central western states
City Engineer Manson requested the
use for two months OF the police patrol
boat 70 make SURVEYS Of the currents
IN the neighborhood OF Mile rock and
the foot Of X street in Sunset He
explained that the purpose OF the in
quiry was TO learn II the outlet sewer
for e large district might be ter
minated near the latter point. The
board OF works referred the request
TO the board OF supervisors
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-05
ST. ROSES PARISH TO
HAVE REUNION AND PICNIC
Parishioners Appoint Commit
tees TO Arrange for the
Affair

St Roses parish is to have q jolly
reunion and picnic at Shell Mound
park on September g. Plans were made
for the affair at a meeting Of the parish
ioners held Sunday evening Prizes OF
cash and articles OF value viii be given
IN the games and for gate prizes. An
The following committees have been
appointed TO arrange for the fete:
Arrzngeue1ts-Mrs. William Roberts Mrs ].
De Nader. Mrs. John Coen. Mrs c. Scullior,
Hrs Henry Lamcke, Mrs Ellen Beard. Mrs VII
liam Walsh Mrs. P Ninnehan. Mrs. Charles
Ars- v. Dt1leen. Mrs N Dinneen. the Misses
Anna Harrison. Mary Walsh. Helen Walsh, Olive
J. 6arrlgan- Frances X Barr. Lorettz A. Barr.
Esther Brzckel. Alice Rode Annie Doaiey. Eliza
beth Dooley Nay O'Briel. Jennie Byrus. Gather
ine Faulkner, Nora CCghlan, Elizabeth Veronica
Mulisne. Catherine Palmer, Mary Palmer, Rose
6e Nader. Bessie Griffin. Julia Refdy. annie
Doran- Catherine Crfbbins. Edna Burns Margaret
Mooney. Annie Thou pson, Mary Tackney. Cath
erIne Cusick, May Brusnau- Eva Loughran. Ma
riGn McHugh. Annie Pierce, Nellie O'NeiII. Sad die
Mccain, Monte Kelly, Agnes Cooper. Ella Nc
Faulkner. Catherine Faulkner, Esther Morris,
Annie krkzr. Sophie kukar, Rosie Kuksr Alice
Rior1ar- Norzh Casey. Minnie lie Strange Agnes
NcAzhon. Nay Dowd- Nellie McEeou Rose Nc
Ms J. J.. CasS-
President william DOYLE; vice president. 3.
J. SglEer; treasurer, Rev. J. T. Nugents Goor
manager Captain T. s. DradT-
Gsre-John J. CouzhIin. Thomas Palmer Herry
Cole. Owen Flanagan. John Murphy.
Box 0fdce-WIliiam Roberts. Henry Lsucke
Progrsn-Daniel Doran. Edward Cole. Joseph
O'Ccnror John SEznnahzn, Joseph BaIzer
Gsme@anes J. Mccain. Michael HFnes
Joseph Stanton. Thomas FurIong, John Kukzr, 7
J. Burke, Bernard Thomson
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-05
BELIEVE NEGRO IS
MURDEROUS THUG
Prisoner Suspected by Police of
Being Highwaynlan Who
Shot Victim

Suspected Of having been the murder
GUS negro highwayman who waylaid
and shot Thomas Waters twice through
the abdomen IN Sansome street near
Filbert Monday night. Il A King VIII
Iiams. colored. a habitue OF the tender
loin. was arrested in Pacific street last
night by PatroIman J. ]. Cameron and
put in detinue at the police station.
Williams answers the description given
by Waters OF his unidentified assaiIant
He IS Ianky In build. about 5 feet :
inches tall. and square iawed- If their
suspicious are correct. detectives say
they will be able TO prove that Williams
fred the shots while a companion waited
in the shadows ready TO take a hand ir
overpowering their victim If necessary
The negro declares that he was in Oak
land Monday nigh.
Waters. who. Il was first supposed
was fatally wounded, now has a chance
for recovery.