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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
TRIED TO SINK HER.
Sea Water Let Into the Submarine
Torpedo Boat Lake.

Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. 24.-Simon
Lake, president of the Lake torpedo
Boat company, today gave out the fol-
lowing statement:
''An attempt has been made to sink
the submarine torpedo boat Lake. Sea
water was let into the interior of the
boat by opening four valves. Her con-
dition was discovered before she had
entirely sunk.
LOSS is $22,0 900 to her storage batteries
which were damaged by salt water that
flooded the battery deck. There is nc
insurance. The vessel was being tuned
up for submission to the navy depart
ment for test. Detectives are at work
on the case. This is the second at
tempt to wreck Lake submarines"
Mr. Lake has declined to give out
any further information. 1t has been
learned, however that the alleged at
tempt to sink the craft occurred about
a fortnight ago in the nighttime.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
LOCAL MENTION.

The Brooks Millinery Co. have moved
to 731 Kansas avenue.
L. T. Price is the druggist in the big
block.
c. B. Burge. city clerk, is confined to
his home with an attack of grip.
1911 Coffee zoe h. McClintock's.
The sanitary department reports the
birth of boy to Mr.. and Mrs. Peal
of 145 Logan street.
praise of Eagles Silver Statute 10 cent
cigar. It's the best cigar for the price
sold anywhere. All dealers handle them
G. B. Hamilton, the newly appointed
inspector of weights and measures, Will
go to Kansas City, Mo-, tomorrow and
acquaint himself with the methods en-
ployed there in the inspection Office
The city has not procured its standard
set of instruments yet and until it does
the inspector will not commence on the
duties of the Office.
Mrs. Eta NJ. Haverleld has been
granted building permit for the cree
ton Of dwelling on lots 1914 and Is
in Douthitt's addition to cost 81, 900.
West street is being graded prepara-
tory to paving. This was contracteI
for under the schedule of paving grant
ed last year.
The quality Of the tobacco used in
Eagles Rose Tint cent cigar is said
used by the makers OF most eastern IA
cent cigars. All local dealers sell the
Rose Tint cigar.
The Prudential Trust company offers
for sale high class, carefully Selected
and inspected Kansas municipal bonds
nontaxable.
Harry Jameson, Of the treasurer's Of
noe, Santa Fe, was operated on this
afternoon at the Santa Fe hospital for
appendicitis. He was taken suddenly
sick early Sunday morning His re-
covery is expected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
CANNoN's SURPRISE.
The Speaker Overrules Motion of His
Own Committee.

Washington, Feb. 24.-The almost un-
heard of procedure of Speaker Cannon
overruling his own committee on rules
caused surprise in the house today.
Through Mr.. Dalzell (Pa-) the commit
tee reported a resolution providing for
an investigation into the subject of
peonage in the southern states.
Mr. Mann Qll.) objected that the
question was not privileged, and the
speaker sustained him.
Mr.. Williams (Miss.) sought to secure
unanimous consent for the considera-
ton of the resolution but at the sug-
gestion of Mr.. Dalzell it was recommit-
ted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
DOG SHOW WEDNESDAY.
The Annual Event VIII show Large
Increase Over Last Year.

The convention Of bow vows will
open at the auditorium "Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock under the d.
rection of the Topeka Kennel club
and if the forecast made by the off,
GERS and dog fanciers Of the city is
to be relied upon the event will be
one of supreme importance. at least
from their standpoint Of view. The
entries already made indicate that
there will be at least double as many
exhibitors present this year as there
were last.
The class of dogs shown this sea-
son will be much superior to that of
last year and the entries indicate that
the event will be of semi society
affair as many Of those who have en-
tered their pets belong to the gentle
sex. Judging from the entries made
the favorites at this exhibition as far
as number are concerned will be the
pointers, including all colors and
breeds, % dogs heading the list of
entries for the event
There will be one dog from the
cold northern country on exhibition.
under the name esquimau and an eff
fort is being made to have Major
Harvey enter his chow dog from
China as the other extreme, though
the future may prove that the entries
are one and the same. The dachs-
hunds which have been made famous
by the funny papers will be represented
by but two Of their species. though
thew are said to be winners Of many
prizes and they have q chance to win
all the prizes offered for their GLASS
at the show this week.
Topeka lovers of the canine tribe
will have an opportunity to see some
of the finest show dogs Of the country
at the event which opens "Wednesday
and contrary to the rule the first day
of the exhibition, will in all probabili-
ties. be the best as the animals Will
be fresh and more active.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
MUST PAY INDIANS.
Uncle Sam Owes Two Sioux Bands
$7sS,971.

Washington. Feb. 24.-In an opinion
by Justice Holmer, the supreme court
of the United States today decided
the case Of the Sisseton and Wahpeton
bands OF Sioux Indians VS.. the United
States In favor of the Indians. The
Indians claimed q large sum of money
growing out of treaty with them in
1851 under which the government agrees
to pay them for so years an annuity Of
at the time. The payments were regu-
larry made until the Sioux outbreak of
1868 when, owing to the many atroci-
ties committed, the payments were sus-
pended. The court of claims held that
the government was still indebted to
the Indian $685. which was today at
firmed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
Mr.. DUN is DEAD.
Former Chief Engineer of Santa
Fe Gone.
End Comes While He Is in
Florida.
SUFFERED FROM GRIP.
Was Complicated With Chronic
Bright's Disease.
Came to Topeka in the EARLY
Eighties.
SUFFERED FROM GRIP.

Word has been received in Topeka of
the death Of James Dun. who was for
merly chief engineer Of the Santa BE
railroad system with headquarters in
this city and later in Chicago. His
death took place in st. Augustine, Fla,
last night. Mr.. Dun had gone there but
about three weeks ego to recuperate
from the effects of a bad attack Of tho
grip. For several years he had been a
sufferer from Bright's disease and it is
thought by his friends here that this In
connection with the grip brought about
his death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
FRANK J. LYNCH DEAD.
Topeka Lawyer Dies After an Attack
of Peritonitis.

Frank j. Lynch. an attorney, died
at his home, $40 Western avenue, today
of peritonitis at the age Of 40 years,
after an illness of about a week. He IS
survived by his wife and two sons,
William aged 10 years and James aged
Z years. Mr.. Lynch came to Topeka
fifteen years ago, Immediately following
his graduation from Ann Arbor, Michi-
gan, and opened law office with r. T.
Herrick. He has tried many import
ant cases in the courts of the state
and has always been regarded as an
able lawyer. He was a graduate Of
the Pennsylvania normal school and
the University of Michigan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
PREFERRED CREDITORS.
Natives Held to Be Entitled to Pre-
ference Over Foreigners.

Washington, Feb. 24.-In the case
Of the Berlin banking corporation,
known as the Disconts Gesellchaft, W..
Augustus G. Umbreit, decided by the
supreme court of the United States
today favorably to Umbreit was in
volved the International question as
to whether domestic creditor should
be given preference over foreign
creditor in the American courts. The
supreme court of Wisconsin, in which
state the suit originated, held In ia
vor Of such preference and its judg-
ment was affirmed by today's action
of the federal supreme court, the
opinion being by Justice Day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
TROLLEY BUILDER is HERE.
Frank v. Crouch, of lola, Is IN
Topeka.

Frank c. Crouch of lola, the inter-
urban trolley line builder of south
eastern Kansas is in Topeka today to
call on the state tax commission. Mr..
Crouch is just now engaged in a troll
ley project for a line between lola
and Pittsburg, a distance of rs miles.
He has secured the promise of all the
money abroad and says that he ex-
poets to have all the cash necessary to
complete the line in a short time
When Mr.. Crouch sets out to do a
thing he usually does it and he says
that the Pittsburg trolley is a CO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
China Honors Foreigners.

Pekin, Feb. 24.-An imperial edict is
sued here confers rewards in the form
Of decorations and rank upon foreign
ers in the maritime customs services.
The honors are given on the recon-
mendations OF the Natung revenue
council which is thus taking upon itself
matter which formerly was the pre-
rogative of Sir Robert Hart. until re-
Gently chief of the customs department.
This step by the throne and other
things indicate that the foreign man
agement of the customs service has
been weakened by the withdrawal Of
Sir Robert Hart.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
oil Lamp Starts a Fire,

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 24.-Three per-
sons were seriously burned and 20
others fed to the street in their night
clothes early today when an oil lamp
in the home Of John Gishick explod-
ed, setting fire to the house. The
lamp fell from its fastenings on the
wall, showering Mrs. Gfshick with
burning oil. She was fatally burned
while her husband and a boarder
were severely injured. Twenty board
ers fed panic stricken from the upper
stories and a number were slightly In
tured IN the mix up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
wouId-be Suicide May Recover

Philadelphia, Pa. Feb. 24.--The condi-
ton of Frederick ]. Brinner of Kings
ton. N, Y, who shot himself at a hotel
in this city because, it is alleged, his
love for an actress was not reciprocated,
is very much improved today and it is
said at the hospital he probably will re-
cover Two postal cards, presumably
from the actress. found in his posses
sion, contained f1ippant messages. He
is son Of William D. Brinner, former
mayor of Kingston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
M0RSE'S PLEA STANDS
His Lawyer Asks to See the Grand
Jury's Minutes.

New York, Feb. 24.-Philip J. Britt
of couns ell for Charles w. Morse today
asked Justice Bowling for leave to in
spect the minutes Of the grand jury
which returned two indictments
against Morse on charges of grand
larceny Decision Of the motion was
reserved. Today was the date set for
Morse to either change or withdraw
his plea of not guilty to the indtct-
ment, but the plea was neither with
drawn nor changed and a date will
now be set for a trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
Action was Premature,

Washington, Feb. 24.-The case Of
the First National bank of Albuquer-
que, N. M, against the county officers
Of Bernalillo county, New Mexico, in
volving an effort by the bank to en-
join the county from collecting taxes
on it's property according to official
schedule, was decided by the supreme
court of the United States today favor
ably to the county. The banks effort
was made in advance of the action Of
the officials and the court held that
action was premature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
New York Money Market.

New York. Feb. A-MONEY-Money on
can easy, 15k@2 per cent; ruling rate Ia !,
closing bid II and offered at 1N. Time
50 days. per cent; months, 1905 per
cent.
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper 41h6
BIZ per cent; sterling exchange steady al
a decline, with actual business in bank
ers' bills at 81. s615Q4. $500 for demand and
at s4S34064 S33z for 90 day bills; CONNER
cial bills, 81. 50.
sILvER-Bar silver. $3.50: Mexican dol
lars, 4z7ko.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
wants Rivers Dredged.

Washington, Feb. z4.-Governor
Gillette Of California was introduced
to the president today by Senators
Perkins and Flint. The governor said
that he had come to Washington to
appear before committees of congress
to urge liberal appropriations for
dredging the Sacramento and San
Joaouin river Of California. OWN to
the mining operations In the noun
tains these river have been gradually
filling up, he said, until now there is
such a shallow channel for navigation
that nothing but light draft vessels can
make Roadway.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
Green Mountain Bank Closes.

Marshalltown, Ia. Feb. 24.-The
Green Mountain Savings bank, capital
lied at $4,000, closed its doors today.
State Bank Examiner Windsor was
placed in charge. While collateral
representing approximately $4,000 in
bills receivable are said to be worth
less, it Is claimed by officers of the
bank that the depositors will be paid
in full. Omaha capital interested in
this bank operates banks at Smith
land and Rodney, Iowa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
Governor voorhees, Pleads Not Guilty.

New York. Feb. 24.-Counsel for
Foster NJ. Voorhees,. former governor
of New Jersey, and Frank Coombes,
who were indicted on charges of per-
jury, pleaded not guilty before Justice
bowling today. Right to withdraw
the plea on demurrer to the indict-
ments within a week was reserved. The
charges are based on reports to the
state insurance department. made by
the accused several years ago, while
acting as officers OF the Bankers Life
Insurance COMPANY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
SIX DAY WALKING MATCH,
Nineteen Men Start in Convention Hall
at Kansas City.

Kansas City. Feb. 24.-Nineteen
men started today at noon in a six
day walking match in Convention hall
here. They will walk ten hours daily.
Half a dozen of the contestants are
we'll known pedestrians. The promi-
nent ones are w. A Hoagland. Au-
burn, N. Y; Tom Slater, Syracuse, N.
Y; George Palmer, PETERBOROUGH,
Canada; Lightfoot West, an Indian,
Oklahoma; H Norton, Newcastle,
England, and ]. E. Blake. Columbus,
Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
EuneraI of Mrs Burden.

Mrs. Natica Rives Burden. the young
society woman who died from gas
poisoning last Friday, was held from
the Burden home in Fifth avenue to-
day. The body was taken to Troy for
burial. The funeral service was read
by DR.. W. R. Huntington of Grace
Episcopal church, who officiated at the
marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. Burden less
than a year ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
British Army Estimates.

London, Feb. 24.-The army estf-
mates for 190s-9 have been issued.
The gross total is $154,1S5,120 as
against $155,211,s3o for 1s07-S. The
war secretary, Mr.. Haldane estimates
for a total of 1876, 900 men in the
home and colonial estimates, irres-
pective of India. This is a decrease of
5000 men from last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of William Sells, the sole
survivor of the well known family of
showmen of that name, was held Sun
day afternoon at Grace Cathedral and
at 4 o'clock the body was laid at rest
in the Topeka cemetery. The funeral
service was the simple, but impressive
ceremony of the Episcopal faith, con-
Quoted by Dean J. P. Deb Kaye. The
floral offerings were elaborate and
came from all parts of the country
where the dead Snowman was known,
one particularly beautiful piece of SO
inches in height being the remem-
brance from w. H. Wakefield of the
SeIls-F1oto shows with which Mr.. Sells
was identified.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
Old River Man Dies.

East Liverpool, O., Feb. 24.-Captain
Allison Martin, ~ years old, well known
to Ohio and Mississippi river men, died
today at his home near Chester, w. Va,
Captain Martin rendered valuable SER
vice during the civil war, plotting ves-
sells in the transportation of union
troops on the Ohio and Missouri rivers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
BISHOP POTTER HEADS PETITION
To Have Naval Programme Cut Down
to One BattIesllip.

Washington, Feb. PA petition
against the proposed increase of the
navy by the proposed expenditure Of
over $6o,o00,000 for four new battle-
ships was laid before the senate today
by Senator Hale, chairman Oft COM
mittee on naval affairs. The petition
is signed by Rev. Henry c. Potter,
bishop of New York, and other clergy
men, who desire the naval programme
limited to one battleshtp.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
10 Retire JUDGES on Fun Paw.

Washington, Feb. 24.-The retire.
ment on full pay of any Judge of a
United States court. who has held his
commission for at least ten years and
vided in a bill presented by Senator
Knox which was reported favorably
today by the senate committee on
judiciary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24

Leaving Topeka for Kansas City in the
morning Is the Union Pacific No. los
at Sis a. m, arriving in Kansas City
at 1918 a. m. The afternoon trait,
returning L. the earliest train into To-
peka at 6:1s q. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24

OF the Union Pacific R. r. between
Topeka and Kansas City is a model In
its way and operated over 1t are eight
trains daily that are models Of con-
venisnce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24

A good safe investment, Kansas
municipal bonds, not subject to taxa
ton. For sale by the Prudential Trust
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
Ku Basketbau Champaons.

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. A-By defeating Ne
braska a second time Saturday at basket
ball, 20 to %, Kansas became the Missouri
valley champions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
Madras Suitings
''Long Cloths '-36-in. Wide

We are headquarters for these goods
we sell thousands OF yards yearly
there Is no better cloth made and sold
for all domestic uses than 'sIhe Warren
Nj. Crosby Co. Brand"-made of the
best cottons and sold at the lowest price
possible consistent with good merchan-
dising. These are all special prices.
1890 Long Cloth, IL yd. Bolt for. 81 20
14e Long Cloth, IL yd. Bolt for. . AS
Ice Long Cloth, IL I'd. Bolt for. i IS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24

THE WARREN M. CROSBY CO. s '..,
Special Sale Of White Goods for Spring 'O8
Waistings and Suitinq,

Poplins, yard ....4......25. 80. 30. soc
"Soiesette," yard. ...........25 and soc
Check Nainsook, yard. ....f2h and 15c
Novelty Swiss, yard. .........ss to 500
Check and Plaid Swisses, I'd. rs. 80. $50
Mercerized Suitings, yard 80. .a5 to 500
Plaid and Stripe Waistings, I'd. Is. 10.
%, 35c.
Madras Suitings
Made for by tho regular shifting
factory 30 inches wide. and will wash,
at Is, 10. ESQ yard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

Every eXactfng requirement of refined
taste is met by Satin skin powder. tints
MRS. ANNIE M. TRAP, stamping and
typography goods. ia Kansas ave, up
stairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-24
36-in Plain Nainsooks-by the Bolt

We carry both Domestic and Foreign
makes the finest ones being 48, 80, 35c
yard.
ESQ Nainsook, ~ I'd. Bolt for. ;. 81 so
$50 Nainsook, IL I'd. Bolt for. :. 1.55
1870 Nainsoo1x, IL I'd. Bolt for. 1. 20
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1908-06-12

Under circumstances VIII The Citizen support more
than Democratic state tickets
p ne man who vii advocate the nomination Of more
than two tsekest trouble breeder mischief maker
and we doubt his Democracy He should be read out Of
the party hy both Of the factions that have now completely
established By wears q activity feir right 10 separate
and yeseieSetssly speak for the Democracy
in god ti1ne perhaps every Democrat can name his
eNn ticket and write his own platform. but not now
The proceeding toe radical for the present dav I'll
Ire taetsons keep however. It may come IN time
MeTTliy. nseTTlly we glide along
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1908-06-12

Borahs understudy is not adroit nroro;
Sweet William, He has made such bunGI;n ser as
to get out with petition for position tbs 100 as
vacant and which depends upon vacancy in still not
position The brethren getting mighty bl,no smother
they VIII be hungrier yet if they rely on promises y, but
present source. OA The
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1908-06-12

Governor GOOding VIII be SidetracSd by the Brady
ONeu faction that anxious regard hum as a
BACK number, said, and the story goes he IS eS-
eciay anxious 10 play with Bob HAYES the Pocaelo
brewer who made good the threat that the governor
should not be delegate TO the Chicago convention 1t
Is limited and comes 10 The Citizen from excellent
authority that the governor has informed the combine
that unless he IS made chairman of the state committee
TRAIT ne viii call extra session OF the legislature pass
local option law and also to deal with the oath of electors
IN accordance with the decision of the supreme
court N the case OF Toncray Bulge Is it possible that
the governor would throw such bomb that dahol
poiticSs Surely our informant telling dream
The Oregonian takes the Oregon Democrats to task
Tor plank in their platform which demands that the gov
eminent shall not pay for the transportation Of the
OF express and asserts that they know nothing about the
subject man has to know mighty little know that
i does not cost one cent to haul mail than it
does 70 haul an express and lucid interval some
months ago the Oregonian made the assertion
We are Heyburns warmest and most sincere friends
SHOUTS the Statesmans bunch That gang can fool no f
)ne however If they such good friends as they pre-
END let them take back for while as the senator
u need 70 rely on those who have already been tested
There was method in Hamet's madness If there =
any method IN the madness that has seized the Democracy
u Idaho 1t has escaped our notice !
We would advise Sheriff Hodgn not to resign until he
a. the certhcate OF appointment u S Marshall in his
lside pocket - rs NJ
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1908-06-12

There are to be more timber trials and Rt
have great need OF friendly official as United St may
shall for while not in jeopardy himself it would oo Mar
bad any of those indicted with him were conIiI
can think OF no other grounds he would have for S
to have Marshal Rounds removed ~ seeking
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1908-06-12

Addison 7 Smith is good golitical nanaoar uu,.u
the sailing is good but the Borah Brady ONe gan mHe f
eebooters will make monkey of him if he doesn't s
out lII watch