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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-10
WICHITA WINS A GAME.
Defeat Jake Becl1ey's Kansas City
Aggregation in Good Game.

Wichita, Kan. April -10.-Jake
Beckley's Kansas City Colts were de-
feated by Wichita Friday in an in
teresting game of ball by a score of
8 to 2. Atchison pitched the entire
game for Kansas City and barring
the first inning when two singles and
a home run by Roberts netted Wich-
tia all of their three scores, he
pitched a good game. Kansas City
was not able to hit Clark effectively.
Score by innings: RHE
Kansas City. 90 0 0002O02 s 8
Wichita .....-.........3 o. 10000 *-3 6 3
Batteries Atchison and Boles;
Clark Yates and Quiesser.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-10
*. U. EASY FOR AGGIEs.
Defeated by Score of o to 4 at Man.
haitian Friday

Manhattan, Kan. April 10.-The
Kansas university aggregation were
defeated by the Kansas Aggies at the
Athletic park Friday by a score of
9 to A. The game was replete with
errors, stupid base running and bad
throwing. In the first inning the
Jayhawkers handed the Aggies four
runs on one hit, two sacrifices. a base
on balls and four errors. This lead
coupled with two more in the second
was too much for them and they
made small effort after the second.
Score by innings: R.H.E.
X S. A.................42 O.200 80 s 4
Summary: Batteries-K. u: Bur-
dick, Locke and Rockefeller: K. S. A.
c.: Baird and Aichers. Two-base
hits-Strong, Speer, Parks. Carlson
and Heller. Home run-GrubbS
Double plays-Richardson to Price to
Haynes and Gibbs to Walker. UNI
pire-Gramley. Attendance-2,0 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-10
FIREMAN is sCALDED.
V. 1. Strickland Meets With Accident
Near Albuquerque

Albuquerque, N. NJ. April 10.-As' the
result of an arch pipe bursting on en-
CINE No. 1417, which was pulling west
bound Santa Fe limited. v. l. Strick-
land, the fireman, was quite painfully
injured by being scalded with escap-
ing steam. The accident occurred near
the Santa Fe stock yards, about three
miles south of the city. Strickland
was standing out on the gangway fir
ing his engine, when the defective pipe
began to act badly. Before he could
jump. from the engine, the fireman
had been quite severely scalded and
was also painfully bruised when he
alighted on the ground. falling on his
face and hands Engineer Fred Lee,
threw on the emergency brake and
escaped from the steam by climbing
out of the cab on. to the running
board. The train slowed down in good
shape and another engine was sent to
take the limited on it's trip to the west
The train was delayed about an hour
and half as result of the accident
Strickland was removed to the Santa
Fe hospital where at last reports he
was doing as well as could be expect
ed.
Strickland formerly ran out of To-
peka and is we'll known in local rail-
road circles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-10

lilies have a squad of twenty-three
men here, and most of them were
given a chance to work out. Three
separate batteries were used by
them.
Score by innings: R.H.E.
Denver ..............0 7O041*-20 10 s
Normal ...............00 900 3 3 10
Batteries-Denver: Gillian and Ia
husky, Jackson, and Mailman, Adams
and Zinran; Normal: Power, Binyon,
Fields, and r. Fields.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-10
WE'RE EASY FOR DENVER.
Defeated State Normal Team by
Score of 20 to 3.

Emporia, Kan. April 1O.-The
Denver league team defeated the
State Normals here Friday afternoon
by a score of 20 to 8. The game was
all one way. and in only three in
nings, the first, fifth and sixth were
the visitors unable to score. The
locals got men to third several times.
but were unable to cross the rubber
until the last inning. when by bunch
ing their hits, aided by an error or
two, three men came In. The Griz-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-10

Pueblo Star-Journal: Connolly, the
berth with the Indians, has returned
to Denver He will doubtless pitch in
one of the faster state teams. He was
not released, but just naturally quit
and left, realizing that any more time
spent here was lost. The Pueblo club
does not hold the player. as no con-
tract had been made with him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-10
THE w. *. S. G. & ID. A. l.. ROAD.
A Kinsley Institution Backed by KAN
Sas Business Men

The Wichita, Kinsley. Scott City &
Denver Air Line Railroad company is
a Kinsley institution. backed by the
best men in the state. and is assuming
a very definite form. A handsome two
story brick building for the general
Offices is nearing completion on Main
street. The road is surveyed and a
profile of the route to Iuka. about 80
miles, is completed. Only two bridges
are needed in that distance and very
little cutting and filing are required.
No new line in Kansas could reach a
more fertile country at less expense
than the new road. Mr.. Levi Smith,
president, and R. e. Edwards, treasurer,
are preparing to ask aid of the people
along the route who are enthusiastic
to see the road built and in operation
by next spring. The Kinsley people be-
heve it a sure thing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-10
ANDREWS rs COMING.
Big Thirdbaseman, Will Have Fight
for Position.

Jay Andrews will be in Topeka
within a few days. The big doctor
has been drilling the Lyons team in
the national game for several days.
He agreed to coach the team until
Cecil Bankhead, the former Western
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-10

1t Is beginning too look more like
Hogriever as manager of the Pueblo
team every day. Hoggy was recently
given charge of the team during the
absence of Patterson. The Cincinnati
management at present shows no dis
position to allow Patterson to remain
in Sunville.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-10
Bank Clearings.

Bradstreet's bank clearings report for
the week ending April shows an aggre-
gate of $3,41 $4,000 as against 81 795. S31 600
last week and 81. 156, SIS, 600 in the CORE
spending week last year. The following is
a list of the cities: Pct. Pct.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-10
BASEBALL GOSSIP.

Artie Bader, the w. L. graduate
with the Chicago White Sox, was hit
on the head with a ball thrown by
Rick Adams of the Denver club last
season. Bader still remembers it and
very frequently at the plate the mem
DRY of that event causes him uneasi-
ness and greatly interferes with his
work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-10

The Pueblo papers are pulling for
an umpire berth for Ed Fleming, who
has umpired in several smaller
leagues.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-10

Elijah Wooley is taking Turkish
baths trying to remove his superfuous
weight. He is now down to 140.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-10

Lincoln is counting a good deal on
Gus Williams, a husky southpaw who
was farmed out last season. All he
needs is control for he has the curves
and speed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-10

Third-baseman Locke, of the Pueblo
squad, has been confined to his room
with severe attack of grip and a
light touch of malaria1 fever. He is
reported better, and will be able to
join in the practice at the park in a
few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-10

Geier, at short for Topeka, seems tc
be the weak member, while Kahl al
second as might be expected, is play
ing a fine game Between them they
may make good average.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-10

Anderson is showing up well a
short for Wichita.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-10

Fox of Lincoln, is getting his team
into pretty good shape for its game
with the White Sox today. Lincoln
will show less change in its lineup
than any other team that was In the
league last year. The only change in
the outfield is the placing of Waldron.
of last years Grizzlies. In right field,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20
NOTED NATIONAL
 FIGURE ON TRIAL

Washington, May 19-William (BilD Jones, who many years ago attracted national interest when he attempted to avenge the killing of President Gar field by shooting at Charles Guiteau, the assassin, while the latter was be- ing removed from the courthouse to tn e jail in this city was placed on trial today charged with the murder of John A. McPh erson, a former marine, who was employed by Jones as farm hand. McPherson was killed on Octo- Der II, 1908, in Jones' home, about two miles from this city. Jones pleaded self-defense
 It was during Guiteaus trial that Jones created a nationwide sensation. One day while the trial was nearing it's close Guiteau had been placed in the prison van to be taken to the jail. Jones mounted upon a spirited animal, dashed through the crowds toward the wagon and whipped out revolver from his hip pocket, fired several shots at the assa ssin, one of the bullets grazing his head. Jones made his es- cape into the country. Later he was captured and brought back to the city but was never prosecuted. For years afterward he practically lived the life of a hermit on the outskirts of the city and interest in his career was re- vived only by his arrest in connection with the killing of McPherson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20
Spicy Testimony Given
 During Calhoun Trial

city in response to a request by Attor- ney Louis M. Hoeffler, early in May, 1907. At that time the first trial of Tirey L. Ford, counsel for the United Rail- roads, had begun. Hoeffler, he said, in structed him to match everything done by the prosecution.
 Later, he said, he had reported directly to William M. Abbott, general attorney for the roads, who authorized him to en- gage assistance. Helms said he had n- dueed R. A. Platt, Burns employe, to furnish him with copies and originals of letters telegrams and reports on jurors from Burns office. Abbott, according to the witness, paid Platt $200 a month from the middle of 1907 until August 3l, 1908. during which time, he alleges. Platt sup piled telegrams in code and otherwise from operatives. who were following Eu- gene E. Schmitz, the former mayor then in Europe, and from the men who were seeking A. K. Detwilder, the convicted telephone magnate.
 William N. Settler. private secretary to MT. Calhoun, testified that he had never seen Ruef at the United Railroad offices, and that he had never seen Tirey l.. Ford in possession of any amount of currency.
 Rudolph SpreclSles, after a brief cross examination today, was excused until to- morrow when he agreed to produce the accounts of money he had expended in aid of the prosecution as requested by the defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20

San Francisco, May 19.-Into the trial of Patrick Calhoun, president of the Uni ted Railroads, there was injected late to- day an extraordinary chapter dealing with the use and methods of detectives.
 John Helms, formerly connected with the United States secret service, and once detective in this city, narrated in detail for the prosecution the secrets he says he learned while in the employe of the roads. His testimony which relates to an early period in the history of the graft prose cution, already involves the names of sev- eral persons more or less prominently identified with the defense, and there is a promise of revelations even more seusa- tionaI when he resumes tomorrow.
 Helms had scarcely started his narra- tive when there ensued legal wrangle that had no parallel in the five months of the trial. Five of the attorneys for the defense protested against the admis- sion of Helms testimony, and the spec tators were not aware of the important issue involved before counsel with voices raised to an angry pitch, were engaged in a legal battle that lasted nearly an hour.
 Judge Lawler finally ruled that the evil dence was admissible.
 Helm testified that he had come to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20

Bayou Sara, La. May 19.-What with g daring rescue in the river. winning a baseball game from the hitherto unbeaten local nine and acting amateur fremen and getting drenched with water, the of ficers and men of the big warship Missis- sippi put in strenuous last day in Louis jana. Q
 The ball team, under the direction of Ensign Decker and Midshipman Hickey. played a splendid game winning by 8 to l. On the way back to the ship house was seen on fire. A number of officers, led by Commander Culverlus and Ideuten- ant Jackson, formed a bucket brigade and began work on the blazing roof. About 10 minutes later the hose company arrived. laid line and yelled for water, but no water came. Then it was discovered that the fremen at the city water works had gone to the ball game and there was no pressure. So the bucket brigade conun- ued in command with two leading citi- zens holding the nozzle of the empty hose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20

New York, May 1s.-John Kirby Jr., was unanimously elected to the presidency of the National Association of Manu- lecturers at today's session of the annual meeting. The election was made the oc- casion of a demonstration In honor of J. W. Van Cleave, the retiring presi- dent, whose policies MT. Kirby pledged himself to follow.
 MT. Gompers," said MT. Kirby, "has said that while MT. Van cleve would pre- tend to refuse renominaton, he would in reality be dropped by the association If MT. Gompers could have been present today when MT. Van Cleave was made the recipient of every mark of apprecia- ton and respect within the gift of the association and of it's members individual ly he undoubtedly would have amended his judgment of the causes lying at the bottom of my election. Now that I have been chosen to succeed Mir. Van Cleave, however l do not know where his conso- lation is to come from.
 Our organization is pledged to face
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20

his legal residence there until the day of his death. He is variously reported as having commenced life as news boy and as driver of a grocery cart, but whatever his humble start in busi- ness, he achieved what only few men attain MT. Rogers was a man of many friends and an enthusiastic yacht man. Until recently he has held the reins of the Standard Oil company, fol- lowing the retirement of John D. Rock efeller although J. D, Archbold at tended to the routine management of the great corporation. Just how much money Mr. Rogers leaves Is not known. His fortune is vartously estimated at from $5O,O0O, 900 to N5,O00.000 which will make his son, H. H. Rogers, Jr., one of the richest men in the country.
 The widow he leaves Is his second wife, his first wife having died IA years ago, and he is survived in addi- tion by four children, the son men toned, and the following daugh ters: Mrs. w. E. Benjamin, Mrs. U. H. Broughton and Mrs. William R. Coe.
 ''rhe cause of his death was an- other apoplectic stroke" said pr. Fow- Ter tonight. MT. Rogers had not, been in the best of health since he suffered a stroke of apoplexy about two years ago and for the last three or four days l had seen him almost daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

l-Henry H. Rogers dies in New York. Lively testimony in Calhoun case. Strike methods in Chicago are dubious VanCleave's successor follows his pol icy.
 Taft eulogizes dead war heroes. Warship's men have lively experiences Charlotte prepares for President Taft Georgia railroad has trouble with the strikers.
 Secretary Dickinson is taken ill 2-Ohio men study prohibition Bessemer plant will enlarge capacity. Iron situation still improves S-Pythians vote to go to Anniston. Sensation in the trial of McMahan. Jasper surrounded by great wealth 4--Editorial comment 5-Mayor OBrien submits first message to council
 City council in session authorizes mayor to borrow $150,000 Higdon replies to Jere c. King on fee question.
 as good example of results accom- plished by doing away with fees. Republican may make race for state legislature.
 Bodeker will recommend election of some foreigners to police force. 6-School bond election at Ensley Senators have lively debate. 7-Birningham social news. Feminine Fancies, by Dolly Dal- rymple s-stock market not affected by Rogers death
 Cotton makes new high records. Bullsh tone in wheat market l0-General sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20

Charlotte, N. C., May 19.-On the eve of the visit to the city of the nations chief executive. thousands are pouring in- to Charlotte on every train, and, barr ing indictment weather which is predicted, the celebration tomorrow will be the greatest in the city's history. The Presi- dents train is scheduled to arrive at 10 o'clock and it's arrival will be announced by an artillery salute of H guns. Com mittees of distinguished citizens will escort the President to the Selwyn hotel and after a brief rest he and Mrs. Stone wall Jackson and a guard of honor, com posed of union and Confederate veterans, will proceed to the reviewing stand to review a monster military, civic and floral parade.
 At o'clock in the afternoon he will address the people from the reviewing stand and later in the afternoon will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20
CANAL PLANNED
 ACROSS FLORIDA

Savannah. Ga, May 19.-The board of officers of the corps of engineers ap- pointed to recommend routes for a sur vey for a canal across tho northern part of the state of Florida from east to west, will recommend to the war depart ment survey of five routes, 1000 miles in all, at cost of approximately S25 ,OOO The Canal routes to be surveyed will aggregate very much more than the Pan anna canal survey and will require several months to complete with five parties of surveyors at work. It is expected that if the plan of survey is approved the work will begin at once. The shortest line from coast to coast contemplated is 1lO miles.
 The officers who compose the board of engineers at work on this problem are Col. Daniel c. Kingman of Savannah. Capt Earl l. Brown of Wilmington, N. C., Capt E. M. Adam of Charleston, S. C., Capt. George R. spalding of Jack sonville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20
NO WESTMINSTER
 FOR MEREDITH

London, May 19.-The Westminster auth critics have declined permission to place the ashes of George Meredith in the abbey. An appeal to the dean to this end was strongly supported by the society of authors, representing all the leading writers, by Premier Asquith, Lord Morley, Rudyard Kipling and James M. Barrie. Mr Barrie made a personal appeal to the dean, but in vain. It was announced officially to- night by the dean that memorial ser vice will be held in the abbey Saturday. The funeral therefore will be at Dork- ing, al previously arranged.
 The action of the Westminster au- thorities has caused much disappoint- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20
LIVELY EXPERIENCES OF
 NAVY MEN AT BAYOU SARA

All at once some one got busy and the water came on. The stream struck the bucket brigade amidships and a moment later the heretofore natty and immacu- lately white-clad officers were bedraggled. mud-soaked specimens.
 As the last bargeload of visitors was being taken off the ship a sliff rowed by a civilian and carrying a sailor named Gottfried, was capsized. The sailor fell Into the river, swept under the stern and was being carried down stream in the deadly current when life preserver was thrown out and Yeoman F. w. McNally jumped into the water. McNally reached the struggling man in moment and helped him to the preseryer. Both were picked up by the ships steamer This is McNalfy's second rescue. He holds a letter of commendation from the secre- tary of the Navy for another rescue from tine deck of the Mississippi while she was at Philadelphia.
 Tonight there was a reception and dance to the officers and ball for the men.
 The ship gets under way at a. m. to- morrow and arrives at Natehez at 5 D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20
BANKS DECREASE
 IN OKLAHOMA

Washington, May 19.-owing to the Oklahoma deposit guarantee law which went into effect in February 1908, there has been decrease in the state during the last year of 67 National banks
 The statement of the PAP National banks as given by the reports of con- dition on April 2S. 1909, show a de- crease in loans and discounts since the last call (February 5, 1909), of $685. ! 200, and decrease in the same item as sh own year ago (May IA, 190S), of s1 ,0S5 ,S90.
 Individual deposits show a loss of $721,S73 since the last call, but a gain of s651.S39 over a year ago.
 Total resources show loss of $3O6O. s65 since the last call and a loss of g, 422.356 over a year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20
Vdr1 CIedVe'S Successor
 WiH FOUOW His Policy

the labor question. It involves a great principle which cannot be fooled with, compromised with, or temporized with, if America Is to remain America. The life of the American Federation Is hang ing by a thread and there would be no militant organized labor today if it were not for the support of misguided phil anthropists and women's societies, who are constantly keeping up the agitation. My policy will be that of James W. Van Cleave. I do not believe in compromise with criminals. It is better to bring the whole labor question to a pointed issue instead of temporizng and fooling with it. The only way to deal with this anil nal is to take 1t by the horns until it Is made obedient. If we had to deal with 95 per cent of the labor men who are for justice and fairness, we could settle this whole labor problem in an instant
 The afternoon session closed with the presentation of diamond ring to MT. Van Cleave by J. McKinery of Saa Fran cisco and the California members of the association as a token of their appreeia- tion of his efforts to uphold individual liberty in the industrial life of the coun- trV."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20
SECRETARY DICKINSON
 TAKEN ILL ON HIS TRIP

Havana, May 19.-The visit of the American Secretary of War, Jacoo M' Dickinson, to Havana, has been cut short ewing to his illness, and the United States converted yacht May flower, on which he arrived here yes- terday, sailed at 10 o'clock tonight with the Secretary and party aboard.
 Secretary Dickinson will be taken direct to ashington. Het has been confined to his state room for three days, suffering from vesical stone. His condition is not alarming, but there was a slight fever today, indicating some inflammation and the attending physician decided it would not be ad visable for him to remain longer in a warm climate.
 It was the original intention of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20
PENSACOLA STORM
 IS VERY SERIOUS

Pensacola, Fla, May 19.-It Is known that three lives were lost in a severe storm which struck here at noon today The wind reached velocity of 50 miles an hour whipping the bay into a seething mass and carrying small boats down. Much damage was done in the city, large trees being blown down by the wind while the inclosure and grandstand at Palmetto Beach was carried away. A schooner was capsized eight miles up the bay, and Captain Williams and a man named Jack lost their lives. Israel Brown, negro, in trying to reach the shore in small boat, was also drowned.
 Many of the fine shade trees that were blown down fell on houses in the city. crushing them, and in one instance Miss Ellie Grant narrowly escaped death when a large tree crashed through the roof of her home.