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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-06
Who the stoughtons Were.

maintained their relations all through
life although Sheridan. who was a SUBJ
ordinate at the start, very soon shot by
Stoughton and became his commander.
Stoughton has the credit Of firing the
last gun at the battle of Chickamauga.
He commanded a brigade under Sheridan
at Missionary Ridge and under Sherman
during 1.-The march to the sea-" He was
brevetted a major general, and after the
war served in the House Of Representa-
tives from Michigan for two terms. He
was the hero Of a story told by President
Lincoln which is often quoted. Early in
the war. while Gen. Stoughton was going
to the front in an ambulance drawn by
party of Confederates. When the news
was reported at the White House Presi-
dent Lincoln said sadly:
'That is very unfortunate. 1 can make
dozen brigadier generals any day. but
those mules cost $3.50 apiece"
Edwin W. Stoughton lived at % 5th
avenue, New York, and had summer
place at Windsor, VT. near that Of his
Intimate friend. the late William M. Ev-
arts. which he bequeathed to his sister.
death to Sophia o. Woods of Chicago.
The latter received other handsome lega-
cies He died in 1882. Mrs. Stoughton
then went to Cambridge. Mass. to live
with John Fiske, the historian. who was
vived him also He died in 1901. She
lived until December, 1904. Her will was
probated in January. 1908. and letters OF
administration were granted to her grand
son. Clarence S. Fiske of Cambridge,
Mass In this will. after dsposing Of
certain amounts of money to other heirs
and friends. Mrs. Stoughton leaves call
the rest, residue and remainder of My
property to my son. John Fiske. request
Ing that at his decease my volume OF
Washington's letters be given to Harvard
College, and that Sheridan's battleflag
be given to his heirs" AS John Fiske did
not survive his mother his Inheritance
fell to his son, Clarence 8. Fiske. and the
latter. in reply to my inquiry concerning
the battlefiag, says:
MRS. Houghton left the request in her
will that Gen. Sheridan's flag should be
returned to his heirs. Upon my being
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-06

Gen. Horace Porter. commenting upon
this letter. said: 'I once heard that Sheri-
dan gave his flag to some friend in New
York, but 1 had forgotten to whom 1t
was given. I was near him when he
snatched this same flag from a color
sergeant and waved it to rally the line
which had staggered under a heavy fire
from the Confederates at Five Forks.
The color sergeant was killed a few mo-
ments after and several officers fell Inn
mediately' around Sheridan. But the
charge he led was splendidly successful"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-06
SIMPLE

No tools or bookbinding expe-
rience is necessary, the operation is
SO simple that a child can do it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
THIS is CAUCUS DAY.
Anti-Mulvane Republicans Are Elect
ing Delegates.

The anti Mulvane crowd in the
Republican county central committee
who bolted from the convention
which selected delegates to the state
convention without going through the
preliminary of holding precinct and
township caucuses are today holding
caucuses issued under their call.
These caucuses are held for the
purpose of electing 134 delegates to be
sent to the county convention which
!, in turn, in the regular way, will select
delegates to the state convention.
The county convention will be held
on February 25 at 2 o'clock, while
the state convention comes on March
4. Shawnee county is entitled to %
delegates and % alternates to the
state convention. The caucuses in the
ming at the following designated
places.
First ward CID, fire station. J. n.
Allen, supervisor.
Second ward (17). 1109 East Sixth
street, John A Alexander, supervisor.
P. H. Forbes, supervisor.
Fourth ward (16), city court room,
court house, J. D. Norton, supervisor.
Fifth ward 13), 1925 Kansas ave-
nue., Geo. T. Mattingly, supervisor.
Sixth ward (s), Alderfer's store,
ley, supervisor.
In the township districts they are
being held at from O'Clock in the
afternoon until 8 o'clock in the even
ing.
The caucuses will pass off quietly; in
fact the only fear that Is expressed
is that they won't be we'll attended.
The other faction in county Republic
can politics will not turn a hand to
capture any of the caueuses. They
feel confident that they will be recog-
nized as being the regular Shawnee
county delegation
With this as the feeling that pre-
walls they do not consider 1t necessary
to go out and try to beat the boiling
delegation at their own game. E. r.
Simon, one of the leaders of the anti
Mulvane faction said: I've do not
| look for any attempt to be made OF
| that nature. The most interesting eau
cuses will probably take place in the
Second and Fourth wards. but we
don't figure on anything but quiet
time" That the delegation which
Stubs delegation goes without say
ing.
This has been the understanding all
the way through and II Stubs domf-
mates the convention the contestfng
delegation from Shawnee county hope
to be seated in the face of the Null
vane delegation This is what they
are relying upon. incidentally 1t is a
Mulvane fight. but back of all it is a
movement to add towards the
strength of Stubs. This is acknow-
lodged by the leaders OF the boiling
movement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

agent of the Santa Fee, was in Topeka
yesterday. on business.
Two sections of train No. were
run today on account of the regular
train being late. A stub section was
run from Kansas City to Newton to
take care of the local traffic.
H. W. Townsend of the electrical
department at Argentine was in To-
peka yesterday on business.
R. H. Bailey of the local electrical
engineering department has been
temporarily transferred to Argentine
on account of the illness of one of the
Argentine electricians.
On account of the shutting down of
the local shops for two days, the shop
meetings which were scheduled for
this noon were postponed.
The entertainment at the Railroad
Y. M. c. A. tonight will be under the
auspices of Miss Elinor Lincoln. The
senior class of the Topeka High
school will present a play.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
TO SEAT 1913 PERSONS
Plans for New York's ssNew Theater''
Are Completed.

New York, Feb. 21-That the pro-
posed New Theater'' is shortly to be-
come a realized fact was indicated to-
day by the architects, Carrere and
Hastings, who for the first time exhibit
ed the plans they had been commission
ed to draw for the great building and
announced that they had been instruct
ture to completion. November 1, 1903.
theater, according to yesterdays an
nouncement.
Designed to be an architectural orna-
ment as well as a temple of the theatre
cal art in its highest development, the
New Theater" will occupy the block
between 62nd and card streets, facing
on Central Park west. The plans indi-
cate, however, that while ample fore
thought has been devoted to the higher
aims to be sought in the use of the new
building, the social side of the enter
prise has not been neglected. The au-
ditorium which will seat 2.318 persons,
has been provided with 4S boxes ar
ranged in two circular tiers, with spec
ial parlors, private halls and luxurious
appointments. The auditorium Is sur
rounded on each of the three floors by
q very broad circular corridor, forming
a promenade or foyer. At the two front
corners of the building will be monu-
mental stairways, in themselves works
of art. The proscenium arch will be 40
feet wide and 40 feet high. The stage
will be 100 feet wide, IS feet deep and
liz feet high.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

Items for the East Topeka column may
De telephoned tc Ind. phone GILL


De telephoned tc Ind. phone GILL
Miss Gladys Thomas Of 1913 North
Lake street Is unable to be at school.
She is suffering with an attack OF the
grip.
Mrs Richard Wilson of 325 Kline
street has returned from Newton where
she spent a few days with her son, Mr..
Albert Wilson, and wife. Mrs. A. L.
Wilson accompanied her home and is
the guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harris of Madison street.
Mr.. Harry Fender will leave in a few
days for his home, Lone Wolf. Okla,
where he will visit few weeks and
then go to Lexico. N. NJ, to remain
permanently.
w. r. c. No. "a will give a Martha
Washington social at their hall, 216 w.
Sixth street, Saturday evening, Feb
ruary %.
Mrs. J. E. Shafer Of 6s1 Jefferson
street is unable to be out on account of
illness.
An entertainment and box social will
be given at the Belvoir school house
next Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Alexander Of New
ton, formerly of Topeka, stopped here
yesterday while on their way to Aledo,
ILL.,, to visit Mrs. Alexander's grand
mother.
Mrs. Ruth Wilson of Hutchinson
Kansas, Is here the guest of relatives
for a few days.
Mrs. w. c. Sherman of 7O4 Jefferson
street entertained the engineers wives
at her home this afternoon.
Mrs. Mercy Cremer is seriously i'll at
her home, $40 East Tenth street
Mr.. F. E. Mallory Of 1907 East Sixth
street is improving after several weeks
illness with an attack Of rheumatism.
A caucus meeting will be held tonight
at Peterson's tin shop, 1109 East Sixth
street at O'Clock by a call of the
minority of the Republican county CEN
trail committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

Saved by Skin Grating.
Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 21.-The life of
little Antoinette Myers, 2 years old, has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
THE TOPEKA BOYS LOST.
Kansas City Central High School Team
Victorious at Basketball

Kansas City. Feb. 21.-The basket
ball quintet of the Topeka, Kan, high
school was defeated by the Central
High five in a hard-fought game last
night. The score was Is to 10. The con-
test was played in Convention hall A
crowd of 1000 high school students rep
resenting Central and Manual witness
ed the game. Five hundred roller skat-
ers stopped their sport long enough TO
permit the playing Of the game.
Hamilton's Central five took the lead
on the jump and was never headed. al
though the Topekans were close on the
Central heels several times. The game
was rough nearly all the way. Each
team shot four baskets from the field
The shooting of the Kansans was very
inaccurate. Had it been otherwise they
would have won by large margin.
Time after time the visiting five work
ed the leather down the court only to
see the ball go wild on the toss for the
basket.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
Ed O,Brien was High Gun.

Ed O'Brien Was High Gun.
Kansas City, Feb. 21.-The i'm
proved weather conditions brought
out an increased number Of shooters
to compete in the target events at
Blue River park Thursday, about
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
SAG6l.

General Manager J. E. Hurley of
the Santa Fe returned this morning
from Guthrie. Okla, where he at
tended the hearing before the cor
poration commission yesterday. He
was accompanied by Henry B. Lautz,
assistant to the general manager.
J. r. Koontz general freight agent
of the Santa Fe, is in Chicago on a
business trip.
Engineer W. e. Wheeler Is laying
off on the Marceline runs and is in
Las Vegas, n. M, on account of the
Illness of his wife who Is at that place.
Conductor P. A. Caps has returned
to work on runs Nos. 121 and 122 be-
tween Topeka and st. Joseph.
Conductor Bankhead who has been
laying off on account of illness has
returned to work and is breaking in
engines on trial trip.
Conductor W. H. Hutton Is running
temporarily on runs NOS. 81 and SO
between Topeka and Emporia in the
place Of Conductor James O'Byrne
who is laying off.
Engineer John HOMELAND Is running
temporarily on runs Nos. 115 and 116
between Kansas City and Newton.
Engineer w. P. Gilpin who has
been laying off on runs Nos. II and
IL between Topeka and Newton has
returned to work and has relieved
Engineer A. L. BurreH Of Newton
who was in his place.
s. P. Gay, round house foreman OF
the Rock Island at Chickasha. Is in
Topeka on a visit.
Engineer w. H. Jones who has been
laying off has returned to work in
regular freight service.
Fireman Fields Is running in the
place of Fireman Brickey in regular
freight service.
H w Jacobs left last night on a
western business trip. He will be
gone for several days.
Fireman Taylor Is laying off on his
runs Nos. II and IS between Topeka
and Newton.
Engineer Ed Connolly of Marceline
Is running on the Marcsline runs In
the place Of Engineer W. E. Wheeler
Switchman Bostio is working in the
place of Switchman Robert Arthur
while the latter is laying off,
Engineer Lungstrum is running in
the place of Engineer Andy Neue-
bauer in freight service while the lat
ter is laying of.
Engineer w. C. Sherman who has
been laying off for a few days on ac-
count Of sickness has returned to
work.
Engineer voetzel is running tenn
porarily on runs Nos. and between
Kansas City and Newton.
Ffremen Perry and HUMPHREYS OF
Ration, n. M, are visiting In Topeka
W. ]. Curtis. travelling passenger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
He WALKS WITH A CANE
Admiral Evans Condition Is Reported
Improved.

Lima. Peru, Feb. 21.-Rear Admiral
Evans has given orders that the ships
of the fleet admit visitors daily from z
to o. m, except when they are coai1ng.
This order is very pleasing to the
Peruvians, who are not slow to take
advantage Of the courtesy EXTENDED.
Yesterday afternoon several peruvian
families visited the Kentucky. The Wo-
men were vastly interested in viewing
the battIeship and enchanted with the
attention accorded them. Dancing was
suggested, the officers of the battleships
responded CALAMITY and an impromptu
ball was given, the music being furnish
ed by the ships band.
Rear Admiral Evans is feeling better
this morning. But he still has to walk
with the aid of a cane
Lieutenant Cordier, the naval attache
of the United States. is frequent guest
on board the warships.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
A House Divided
Against Itself
Civil War In the Stomach Spells Ruin,
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
FIGHT ON PROHIBITION.
Brewers Meet and Raise a Big War
Fund.

Chicago, Feb. 21.-The United States
Brewers association and the United
States Maltsters' association have uni
ted in common warfare against pro-
hibition and temperance movements
They have pledged many thousands OF
dollars as a war fund.- with which to
fight Sunday saloon closing and to stop
the wave of prohibition.
This action was taken yesterday at q
session of the executive officers of both
organizations held here.
Rudolph Brand, of Chicago. was Sc
lected chairman of the conference Ed
ward A. Faust of ST. Louis, reviewed
the movement of the prohibitionists
through the southern and western
states, and asserted that the time was
ripe for action on the part of liquor
interests.
Brewers from all parts of the country
attended the meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
LTNDsBoRG's MESSIAH.
Singers for the Swedish Musical
Event Are Now Rehearsing.

Saltna, Kan, Feb. 21-The prepa-
rauons for the annual .Messda h. fes-
tival by Bethany college in Liuds-
borg are in progress, and from all in
dfcations the event will be greater
than ever before. Singers have been
rehearsing since January II and viii
continue until April IL, when the
first of the concerts will be given In
the auditorium. The concerts Will
be given at intervals the following
week and will be finished Easter,
April 10. It is said the chorus will he
larger than ever and the additional
attractions will be greater than usual.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

Items for the North Topeka column may
be left at the Petro & Woodford drug
store. $50 North Kansas avenue. or call
the North Side reported at her home,
Ind. phone GIL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

rs men shooting through the pro-
gramme Of 100. which was carried
over from Wednesday The scores
were generally better. though few of
the shoe tiers are displaying their usual
form. Ed O'Brien, the expert from
Kansas, led the bunch for high gun
honors with "a breaks. He lost three
targets out of his last twenty, else he
could have finished with 81.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21
WhiteIaw Reid Sails

New York, Feb. 21-Whitelaw Reid
American ambassador to Great Britain
sailed for Europe on the Baltic Mr.
Reid has been In the United States for
several weeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-21

been saved by the heroic sacrifices
made by her mother and sister, aged
15 years. The child was terribly burn
ed and skin was grated from the
mother and sister, both of whom are in
q serious condition. It is said, how
ever, all will recover.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-14
MAoRIS ENTERTAIN OFFICERS
Admiral sperry and Party Take Part
in the Native Cere-
monies.

AUCKLAND, N T.. Aug. Ia-Read Ad-
miral SperTy. commander OF the American
battieship fleet, and the so officers who
made the trip into the Maori country were
present yesterday afternoon at the dedi-
cation ceremonies of Maori house. Later
number Of Maori women guided the Ameri-
can visitors TO witness the thermal won
ders. Admiral Sperry himself. applied
soap to the big geyser-it will not erupt
otherwise-and the explosion that followed
was magnificent The steaming water was
thrown to a height 200 feet. The admiral
and the officers with him entered heartily
into the various native ceremonies. They
wore mats and carried in their hands
ancient weapons of the Maori tribes.
The American rifle team suffered de-
feat at the hands Of the city OF Auckland
team, owing TO the fact that they have
had very little practice in long distance
land shooting.
The storeship Gracia and the collier
Ajax have arrived They were delayed by
rough weather. The three other colliers
have not yet been sighted.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-14
TAYLOR TO RETURN FOR TRIAL
Former Governor May Go Back to
Kentucky After November
Election.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. l5.-The Even
ing Post says: 1t is announced today on
the authority of a close friend Of former
Governor W. S. Taylor that Mr.. Taylor
will return 10 Kentucky from Indianapolis
for trial on the charge Of completely in the
Goebel murder case, Immediately after the
November election. II is also considered
probable that the case. upon change Of
venue. will be transmitted TO Louisville.
During mis- canvass for governor. A F.
Wilson stated that Mr.. Taylor would GER
tainiy return to Kentucky for trial IL he
was elected. and that Mr. Taylor would be
given a fair trial.
Information from Frankfort IS that Gov
ernor Wilson has decided not TO bring this
matter up pending the campaign. He Is
determined not TO make the Goebel case a
political issue and Will take no steps until
the election is over. Immediately after the
election. however. he will notify Mr.. Taylor
that the time has come for him TO face
trial and dispose in one way or the other
the charge against him.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. i2-Wniam
s Taylor. when shown the dispatch from
Louisville this afternoon regarding his
probable return to Kentucky for trial after
the election. said:
Il don't know anything about IL That's
all have 10 say"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-14
ITALIAN SLAIN BY ASSASSINS
Found Dead with Letter Written In
Blood and Roll of Money
In Pocket.

NEW YORK. Aus. l3.-Ambushed in a
lonely spot known as "Murderers Field, 70
on the Lincoln road. in the FIatbush sec
ton Of Brooklyn, late last night, PieI 0
Barilla, a WeIl-to-do hotel keeper OF Wood
haven, was attacked and killed By a num-
Der Of men. Barilia Is thought 10 have
gone 20 the place 10 keep an appointment
as a letter was found on his person. seem
ingly written in blood. BaTilla rode 10 the
scene on a bicycle. and carried q magazine
revolver, which he nearly empued IN a
desperate defense Persons nearby heard
shots and rushing TO the place, saw men
fleeing across the fields Bsrilla was found
dead with four stab wounds IN hts breast
ana back and two bullet wounds The
s!ayers were evidently frightened away be
fore they had an opportunity 10 rob the
victim. II that Was their motive. as a
large roll OF bills and gold watch were
left. Antonio Del Mario, a cousin OF
Barina, is held awaiting an investigation
From several letters found IN the dead
mans pockets II seems certain that BaTiIIa
vas a victim OF a black hand plot The
police assert that the same hand that
hacked and heWed A man 10 pieces several
months ago and dumped the dismembereo
body, wrapped in oil cloth. near the scene
of last nights killing. Is FssPsnsihls foI
RarillAs death.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-14
coURT.MARTIAL FOR MINOR
Judge Holds Enlistment Under Age
Does Not Free Boy from
HeEpOnsIbtItfy.

NORFOLK. Va. Aug. i3-The United
State Circuit Court OF Appeals for the
Fourth circuit today rendered an import
ant decision. in which it holds in the case
81 Rooney Booker Of Osceola, Ind, that the
civil courts should not interfere by habeas
corpus 70 discharge a minor under IS years
OF ago who has enlisted IN either the mill
tary or naval service without the consent
Of his parents or guardian, IL at the time
OF the presentation OF the petition for the
writ such minor is under arrest and held
on any charge cogniEsble by either mill
tary or naval court II IS held that q
minor. whether enlisted fraudulentiy or
not, Is subject at all times 10 such punish
ment as q court-martial may inflict for
desertion or attempted desertion in time Of
peace or wsr
Booker, minor, who swore he was over
age, deserted He WAS arrested and pend
ing his oourt-martial his parents sought
his discharge because OF fraudulent enlist
ment.