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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-10
Breaks Fast of As Days.

Los Angeles, April 10.-Day E. Ell
more, a local cigar dealer. last night
broke his fast of forty-three days by
partaking of clam broth and milk in
small quantities, and is today gradual
ly accustoming himself to solid food.
Elmore stated that the death of =
man in st. Paul who died in an effort
to prolong a fast, induced him to end
his own effort. because of the danger
to people who might follow his ex-
ample. Elmore reduced his weight
thirty eight pounds. He exercised
daily, and on the thirty-ninth day
climbed to the summit Of Mount Will
son and returned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-10
RACING CAR AT VALDEZ.
It Is Welcomed by the Citizens With a
Brass Band.

Seattle, WASH. April 1O.-A dis
patch to the Post-Intelligencer from
Valdez. Alaska, says:
The American racing automobile ar
rived last night on the steamship Santa.
Clara and was welcomed at the wharf
by the entire population with a brass
band. The trip will be taken IN
through Keystone canyon, then owing
to the narrow trail the machine viii
be sledded to Teikhill. From there to
Fairbanks the automobile will easily
run under it's own power
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-10

Farmer: Petitions for Cy Leland for
governor were circulated in Osborne
this week. The editor Of this paper
has never had much use for Old Cy,
but it will have to be admitted that II
he were governor he would be one OF
the best the state ever had. There are
lots of people for him. One thing we
have always noticed. You never see a
man who used to live in Don1phan
county who is not for Leland at every
jump in the road. Cy would spend his
time putting rascals into the penlten-
tiary instead of letting them out.
One for Bristow from the Hoxie Sem
tinel: A Bristow nominating petition
was circulated here Monday and 1t
was signed by nearly four times the
number of voters actually necessary.
Judging from the freedom with which
it was signed the sentiment is decided
ly for the Salina man and for legisla-
ton in the interest of all the people.
One for Botkin from the Phillips
County Post: The Democrats of this
Jerry Botkin, the Democratic nomi-
nee for governor. Botkin is a good
campaigner, is a man of fine ability
and of answering honesty. Bryan
for president, Botkin for governor
and Harris for senator would make
a combination that would take Kan
sas out of the Republican column for
years to come
The Holton Recorder does not want
Miller in the race for governor 1t
says: 1--WE hope Miller will not get
into the race for governor. We do
not see that he would. If nominated.
be any Improvement over either Le-
land or Stubbs. Besides if he runs
it would make a three-cornered fight
and in all probability the nominee
would win by plurality instead of a
majority, which fact would weaken
him in the election. We would like
to see straight line between Leland
and Stubbs."
Col. Bill Sapp of Galena, ex-chair-
man of the Democratic state central
committee and wheel horse of the
Democratic party, was in Topeka
Tuesday expounding the law to the
supreme court.
He said when asked concerning the
governorship: rBotkin will be the
Democratic nominee. Botkin's the
man. Ryan doesn't cut any figure.
You'll see. Botkin is it,
The Democrats are very busy figur-
ing on who will have places on their
primary election ballot. Unless candi
dates come out for all the offices by
April 16, the chairman of the Demo-
cratic state committee Is authorized to
call a mass convention to select people
to run. Among those who are said to
be willing to circulate petitions and get
on the ballot are the following:
United States senator-Hugh Farrelly
of Chanute; H. S. Martin of Marion.
Governor-W. H. Ryan of Girard;
Russell Harrison of Selden; J. D. Bot
kin of Winfield.
Lieutenant governor-A. B. Reeves of
Dodge City.
Secretary of state-W. Med. Ryan of
Minneapolis.
Auditor-L. D Eppinger of Burling-
ton.
Attorney general-John Switzer of
Topeka.
Justices of the supreme court-E. E.
Sapp of Galena; Frank p Hettinger of
Hutchinson; ]. p. RoSsiter of Coffey-
vile.
Petitions are being signed for B. ].
Sheridan Of Paola as a candidate for
congress on the Democratic ticket, and
his friends say he will make an active
campaign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-10
vigiIant VIII Race Ag.,,

New York. April 1O.-The old Amer
ica's cup defender. Vigilant, will be
put in commission this summer and
raced by William E. Iselin. The 70
nous yacht is now laid up high and
dry on the beach of GARDENERS bav al
Greenport, L. l.. but work of uncover
ing her and fitting out will be begun
middle of MAY -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-10
HARRY Lee IS DEAD.
Veteran Topeka Telegraph Operator
Dies in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City, Ok, April 1o-H. H
Lee, better known as Harry" for
the past three years operator for the
Associated Press at this point and an
"old time operator. well known west
of the Mississippi, died at 5 o'clock
this morning, aged 43 years, from d
general breakdown in health.
Mr.. Lee was very popular among the
fraternity, having the happy faculty
of making friends easily and all who
knew him are greatly shocked at his
demise
He was born at Cassopolis Mich,
later moving to Manistee where
mother and two brothers survive him.
He also leaves a wife and three chill
dren. in this city to mourn his sudden
death.
Mr.. Lee was a resident of Topeka for
five years, being chief operator for the
Western Union in this city, resigning
from this place about four years ago
to accept the position with the Asso-
ciate Press at Oklahoma City which he
held at the time of his death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-10
Cheaper Meals for Prisoners.

Concordia, Kan. April 1O.-The civ
council will require city prisoners to
get along on fifteen cent meals in the
future A bill for nearly s25 for meals
Ior longtime prisoner. at 25 cents
per meal, made the aldermen s;+ ~,
and take notice. and they immediateIv
passed a resolution that hereafter TX
cents should be the price.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-10
1000 Miners Resume Work.

Linton. Ind, April 10.-Four thous-
and miners in this field ard 1000 in
the Clinton field resumed work TODAY
at the request of the miners officials.
pending a settlement of the wage scale
by the joint conference being held at
Terre Haute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-10
TAFT Addresses old Neiehbors.

Cincinnati, April 10.-Secretary Of
War William II. Taft was the guest Of
honor and sole speaker at a banquet
in this city last night given by the
Phoenix club. which was attended by
more than 800 prominent citizens.
nearly all of whom were old friends
and neighbors of the speaker. He dis
cussed the Philippines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-10
Daniel Sully Is Hurt.

Kingston, N. Y. April 10.-Daniel
Suiiy, the actor, was quite badly in
1ured yesterday. While driving home
his team of horses ran away ti1rowine.
him out of wagon. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-10
Weather Indications.

Chicago, April 1O.-Forecast for
Kansas: Partly cloudy and colder to-
night with showers In south portions
Saturday probably fair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-10
Weafher Is UnsettIed.

The weather condition today adds
another variety to the Offering for the
week different from all of it's predeces-
sors. The day is neither hot nor cold,
bright or cloudy, just an assortment
which calls for neither condemnations
nor encomiums. And at that this has
been anything but satisfying day.
The same unsettled condition is prom
ised for Saturday with possible show
ers in the southern part of the state
The following. statement indicates the
truthfulness Of the above narration:
Z o'clock. Sill o'clock 81
s o'clock. -51l12 o'clock. so
8 o'clock. sd 1 o'clock. 81
10 o'clock. o'clock. .es
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-10

One for Leland from Osborne County
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
DANNENBURG SINKS
MOBILE MAN SINKS IN THE RIVER.
Launch Capsized in Front of The City --An Efforts to Recover The Body Are Unavnifing.

Mobile, Aug. E-(Special)--Som where in the depths of Mobile river, presumably off the foot of Govern ment Street Is the body of A Dannen- burg who is the first victim of an ac- cident that all the river men have been expecting during the summer months.
 Boats are out tonight searching for the body and every inch of the waters are being dredged in the hope that the remains of the victim may be restored to his family.
 It was a launch accident. It is only two weeks since the government of- ffcials sent out warning to the owners of launches that those who operate them must be thoroughly versed In the rules that govern navigation. It would appear that it was ignorance of these rules that sent Dannenburg to his death. He was in launch off Gov ernment Street when the tug Nimrow, under the command of Captain Pete Forbes, went down the stream. No one perhaps will be able to tell just how it happened, but it would seem that the engine on Dannenburg's launch was out of order. Just as the tug started to pass her on a full head of steam. the launch took a. sudden dive and went directly across the tugs bow The tug cut the boat through and she sank immediately.
 Captain Forbes. as soon as it was possible to stop his boat. circled round in the hope that he could pick up the unfortunate man. but when he was within less than 100 feet of him, he threw up his hands and went down.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
Skirts steam cleaned, 75c. Stokes' Place.
NEGRo CACHED CHECKs.

Mobile, Aug. 22.--(Special.)-A ed on the long charge of being dan gerous and suspicious character, W. H. Matthews, negro, is held in the local jail. The possibilities are that Matthews will have to answer a more serious charge.
 According to the evidence in the hands of the police, the negro has been receiving mail intended for a white man of this city who happens to bear the same name and initials. In this mail there were frequently to be found checks and 1t is upon the use made of these checks by the negro that 1t iS intended to base 8 case. Ia
 United StaAss District Attorney Arm brecht visited the negro in his cell this morning and had a long conver- sation with him. Just what he intends to do with the case he refuses to dis close but it is possible that a Federal case may be made.
 The case Is 0 peculiar one in that the negro. in obtaining the cash for the checks, really endorsed them with his own name and therefore there can be no charge of forgery against him.
 According to the statement made by the police the only chance they have of making case against him Is that of obtaining money under fSlse pre- tenses.
 The United States officials tonight took charge of the negro, Matthews, and will prosecute him for opening mail belonging to other poole.
 It is understood that inyestigations have led to the discovery that other mail besides that of W. H Matthews came into his possession.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
PLANS OF EMPHASIZES
 WILL NOT BE CHANGED

Washington, Aug. 22.-Ths report that the battieships of the North Da- kota and Delaware class are regarded as unsatisfactory by the Naval Board is not credited here.
 Assistant Secretary Newberry, when he returned to Washington from New port. where he was in consultation with members of the Board, stated that no radical changes would be made in the plans of the Utah and Florida the bat tleships of the Dreadnaught type, which have been the particular sub jects of discussion by the Board. The Board will not have Its report com pleted until next week, when it will be sent to the President for approval. The new ideas that were raised as a result of conferences at Newport will be carried out in the Utah and Flor ida. but will not be the cause of any changes in the plans of th North Da- kota and Delaware.
 The statement that no radical changes will be made as result of the Newport conference Is Interpreted here as meaning that there will be no change in. the location or armor belt, or in any of the material features of the battleships.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
INrERFEREs WITH MARRIAGE.
Aged Episcopal Rector VIII Not Wed
 Younw Girl.

Baltimore. Md, Aug. 72--The in- tended marriage of Rev. George s. Fitzhugh. aged e7 years. and 1o-year- old Lula Virginia Frazer. license authorizing 1t which was issued at Ellicott City. Md. few days ago, will not take place.
 The license is in the possession of one of the sone of Mfr. Fitzhugh and will be returned to the issuing officer. The minister Is still suffering from the heart attack to which he fell vic- tim shortly after he obtained the license. and he will be removed to sanitorium tomorrow. two doctors hav- ing examined him at the request of his children. and declared him in need Of treatment for mental troubles,
 Little Mss Frazier will be taken back to her home in Aibemarie coun- ty, Virginia.
 Rev. Mir. Fitzhugh has been rector of St Bernard's Protestant Episcopal Church In Anne Arundel County. not far from this city, for about three years, and members of his family be- heve that hard work for his parish temporarily unhinged his mind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
GREENvILLE SOCIETY.

Greenville, Aug, 22-(Special) Mrs M c. Featherston entertained last night in honor Of her guests. Miss Err line Crittenden of Birmingham. and Miss Lily Fair Smith of Montgomery, when nearly 100 guests were present
 The lower floor was in color scheme of green and white, and the same colors were carried out in the refreshments of ice cream and cake, which were served by Mss Ninuzza Seymour and Miss Ella Briggs
 The punch table was presided over by Mrs. ". H. Seymour of Montgomery.
 In the receiving line stood Mrs. Featherston, Miss Crittenden, Miss Smith and Miss Edith Steiner. Music for the occasion was furnished by a band of stringed instruments.
 The evening was one of the pleasant est of the many social functions of the summer season.
 Miss Ruth Dunklin was hostess at an enjoyable party given Thursday evening in honor of Misses Mary and Bessie Farrior and Emma Hairston
 The game of progressive Up links" furnished amusement, in which a hand some book won a first prize by F. w. Stanley was presented to one of the honorees. Miss Hairston. The consola- tion fell to Miss Leila Shanks Other amusing games were played, followed by an elegant salad course served by Misses Ruth Dunkiin and Annie Laurie MT. and Mrs. T. F. Johnson and Mrs B. H. Wilmington have returned from Asheville. N. C. where they spent sew eral weeks
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
FIRST BALE AT GARLAND.
Cotton Was Grown and Marketed
 p H0uRfOn


 Garland, Aug. 22.--(Sp pecial. )-The first bale of cotton was brought here today by P. Houston from George w. Coleman. bringing 10 cents per pound and weighing 5s7 pounds.
 Mrs. J H, Davison and daughter, Miss Annie Davison. who. for several days. have visited Mrs. Davison's pa rents, Mir. and Mrs. Finley McCaskill, returned home to Thomasville tonight. Mrs. Carrie A. McCaskill. who has been visiting relatives here, returned to Greenvilie this evening.
 Rev. John L. Jones of Pollard, who has very successfully conducted a se- ries of revival services here since Sun day. returned to Pollard last night.
 These services were held at the Methodist Church. with six accessions to the church. MT. Jones was assisted by Rev, Archie Douglas of Brewton. and Rev. J. M. Griffln of owassa.
 Mrs Howard of New Orleans, who has been visiting the family of James Adams several days, returned to New Orleans tonight f
 Mrs. Douglas of Brewton, who served in the capacity of organist during the series of meetings at the Methodist Church. returned to Brewton today.
 J. W. Tisdale and two daughters of Commerce, after visiting at Evergreen and Garland. retudned home today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
HARRY THAw TALKS.
Denies Various Reports Concerning His
 Financial DeaIinRa

Financial Dealings.
 Poughkeepsie. N. Y, Aug 22-Harry K. Thaw made public tonight a state ment that is reply to various reports regarding his financial dealings that have arisen since he filed his petition in bankruptcy. Thaw, in his statement says:
 T am able to say that statement attributed to MT. Semple was not made by him. MT. Semple will assure any inquired that have never given a draft of any kind upon my mother. At my request, my business attorney, Mir Lyon, obtained loan for me on June 2s. 1908 from my mother. but that is very different from drawing upon her I have not drawn upon her at any time"
 Regarding the rumor that he has some ulterior purpose in being ad- judged a bankrupt, Thaw enters a specific denial. His lawyers. Col Bart lett. MT. Morschauser and MT. Peabody, have had charge of the conduct of his case, he says, but they have paid no attention to his business matters, which were in his own hands until heavy claims, some of which he believes were gross over charges, forced him to pro- tect himself and his legitimate credl- tors by making an application in bank ruptcy. The bankruptcy proceedings. he declares, was no subtle scheme of his lawyers.
 Thaw says he has no wish to go to Pittsburg as he believes that MT. O'Hara will protect his interest, but if his attendance is requested his counsel will add their word to his that he will return, or if bondsman, not a counsel, is needed here in Poughkeepsie, he has friends who will put up S5,0OO or $10.000. which he thinks is ample security for a citizen charged with no crime whatever and detained under a commitment which no lawyer ar authority considers to be legal and con stitutional.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
Steamer Coal Scarce.

Coal dealers, particularly those who are engaged in furnishing steam coal for steamers coming to this port, are being greatly inconvenienced by the coal miners strike in Alabama, as all of the coal used here, both for domes- tic purposes and in bunkering steam CTS, Is secured from these mines.
 During the past week numerous steamers. which took cargoes here, have had to be supplied with coal. and as the ordinary vessel takes about 800 tons. the supply has become almost exhausted. To add to this, vessels from other gulf ports and bound for foreign countries, have put in for coal.
 The larger of the firms which have contracts to furnish steamers with fuel. even though they load at other ports, are now securing coal from Ten nessee. but the expense of securing 1t causes a loss on each ton handled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23

Mrs. ". R. Tubbs and children are spending q few days in uniontown.
 MT and Mrs. T. D. Spigener left the visit relatives.
 Bradford True, Dan spigener and Norwood Anderson have returned from Blocton, where they were ordered from Chickamauga with Company l. of the 1st Alabama Regiment.
 Miss Lizzie White has returned home after fourA months visit to her aunt. Mrs. Nevili. in Atlanta.
 Misses Carrie Morrisette and Bessie Morrisette are the guests of relatives in selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
NEWS OF NEwBERNE.

Newberne. Aug. 22-(Special.)- Brantley Converse. of Selma. is visit ing Mrs. Jack Brown.
 Misses Mary and Thorne Nelson. of Selma and Miss Margaret Hobson. of Greensboro. have been visiting their aunt. Mrs. W. P. Nelson. at Sun shine" for several weeks
 Mrs. T c Brown. of Marion, spent several days of last week with Mrs. A T Moore.
 John Carothers has returned from a visit to South Carolina
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
ENGINEER SMITH HURT
 IN WRECK NEAR MOBn. E

Mobile. Aug. 22-(special)-Three men are in the hospitals here tonight as a result of a wreck on the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad which occurred near the waterworks here at o'clock this evening
 It was one of those peculiar acci- dents that occasionally occur on a rail- road for which there seems to be no explanation. An engine running light, tried to drill its way through six freight ears. and as a consequence, A. H Smith, the engineer. is in an infirm- ary with both his legs broken and two negroes are in the City Hospital, both of them badly injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
TO INVITE BANKhEa1
PENsAC0LA WANTS ALABAMA SEN
 AT0R TO SPEAK.
He is Regarded as Great Exponent of Good Roads--E1aising Money
 for the Democratic tt CamuafNn.

Pensacola. Flas Aug. 22.--tspeeial.)-- United States Senator J. H Bankhead of Alabama. who passed through the city yesterday en route to Baldwin County. Alabama, pn fishing trip. will be invited to deliver an address in this city upon his return upon the subject of good roads.
 The Chamber of Commerce will prob ably extend the invitation. for at the present time the subject is being much discussed. the County Commissioners having called a special election in November to vote upon a bond issue for this purpose, and the Chamber of Commerce is endeavorlng to organize a company to provide a satisfactory ferry service across Perdido River.
 The Senator, who remained in Pen sacola only a short time. evinced in. terest in the proposed bond issue to improve roads in this county and contract new ones. and as he has for years been considered one of the lead ing advocates of good roads. 1t is be- lieved' that he will accept the invita- tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
NACHMAN A MEERTIET
Announce New FnlI sarment..

AA8O0MG8 NEW AAA 1WEmGMNNs
 The firms general ad. which appears on another page, should prove vastly interesting to the fashionable women of Montgomery. with its splendid news of new tailored suits. new tailored waists. and new tailored skirts.
 The much talked of sheath skirts arc being displayed in the show windows, and many other extreme novelties are being shown. such as the new "Di- rectoire" sashes and belts.
 Followers of Typography will be sorry to learn of the firms intention to discontinue that line. but will undoubt- edly be early on hand to participate in the half-price sale of all typography goods, and novelties,
 Other departments also contribute unprecedented saving opportunities. as for instance $1.50 and $2.00 UmbrellaS are mentioned at 98cts., and Linen Skirts worth up to $s.50 at $2.9s. adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
|. & N. DEPOT AT REPT0N
 IS DESTROYED BY FIRE

Rspton, August 22.-tspecial)--The Louisville and Nashville depot and three pox cars were burned at mid night. The contents of the depot are a total loss.
 The cars burned were loaded with naval stores and lumber. The loss Is $l2.000 to $1s.000.
 Heroic work on the part of citizens of Repton saved six loaded box cars. a caboose and a dead engine. The ire was under control at 2:30 a. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23

voluntary. subscription. was presented Co him as a token of esteem by which he is held by the people at home and abroad, white and black.
 John D. Rockefeller, who has gone to Walkers Church while here for the winter. contributed $1o0 to the purse. The sum raised Is said to be the larg- est amount ever given at one time to any negro preacher in America.
 Walker Is conservative in his views and is tower of strength among both white and black.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
Frost in Northwest.-

St. Paul Minn.. Aug 22-Specials from iNknnesota. North Dakota and northern Wisconsin tell of a heavy frost last plight
 At Dickinson. N D.. the mercury fell to five deeAees below freezing. A large part oA the fall crop is reported injured. Half, of the wheat is in shock and thA rest Is thought to be ripening and of danger.