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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10
HE POUNDED HER.
Mrs. Ada Groves Marital Life Was
q Stormy One.

Mrs. Ada Groves filed an interest
ing petition for divorce from Ollie
Groves in the district court today al
leging specifically certain brutal char
acteristics and acts as grounds for her
action. Jas. A. Mcclure fled her
document which paper seems to in
dictate that she was very much mar
assed during her home making.
The chronology OF the matrimonial
squalls which broke into this sea of
bliss is herewith set forth as follows:
September 81, 1906. Pretty Ada
Groves cried on Ollie's arm as he led
her from the marriage altar in KAN
sas City, Kan.
There followed a period of happi-
ness until the husband began to
threaten his wife with bodily INJURY
and call her many vile names before
other parties.
September, 1907. At Edwardsville
where they lived, Ollie struck his
wife a heavy blow in the face with
clenched fist and inflicted other bod
lily injuries.
October 8, 1907. Thelma, the only
child, appeared in the household af-
fairs.
October %, 1907. Mrs. Groves still
i'll and in a weak condition was struck
in the face, knocked down, and Sc
verely beaten and bruised by Ollie,
her husband.
November, 1907. The husband
threatened to knock her head of"
and later to poke her eye OUT
April 1908. A heavy blow from
the husbands fist permanently fnjur-
ed her back.
February 6, 1909. Mrs. Ada
Groves, in deadly fear of her husband,
snatched up her little girl, Thelma,
and ran away to hide from the cruel
ties of the husband and father.
Today. She is a resident of Shaw
nee county and seeks divorce from
her husband, the custody of her child.
education of the child. costs of the
case, reasonable attorneys fees. and
alimony as the court sees fit. And If
all these and other allegations of the
petition are true she probably will
GET what she asks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10
STONE SUCCEEDS BLOOM
Cedar Rapids Man Division Engineer
If Rock Island.

The appointment of the division en-
gineer of the southwest district of the
Rock Island which, has been postponed
for about two weeks on account of
the many changes in the official staff,
has been announced at the local Of
fees of the Rock Island in this city.
H M. Stone of the northern dis
triot of the Rock Island with head
quarters at Cedar Rapids has been
transferred to this district with head
quarters at Topeka. He succeeds J..
G. Bloom, who has resigned to be-
come president of the Southwestern
Ballast company at Lester, Okla. Mr..
Stone has been with the Rock Island
for some time and is well known in
engineering circles over the system.
He is a new man on this western ter
ritory but comes with the finest of
recommendations. He will take charge
of the office at once.
There are number of other changes
on the Rock Island of interest to rail-
road men in this city. James A. Stew
art, who was appointed first assistant
general passenger agent of the Rock
Island with headquarters at Chicago,
has been succeeded by G. s. Pente-
coast who takes the position of assist
ant general passenger agent at Kansas
City. Mr.. Pentecoast has been di-
vision passenger agent of the Rock
Island at Omaha
There are other changes which will
be watched for the next week. The
offices of general freight agent with
headquarters at Chicago and general
freight agent with headquarters at
Kansas City are about to be vacated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10
COTTON GOES TO is.
Following the Government Report on
the Crop.

New Orleans, La, Dec. 1o.-Following
the posting of the cotton crop report
estimate of 10,08S,000 bales on the cotton
exchange this afternoon the future
market took a jump ranging from Is to
40 points. May cotton went to 16 cents,
establishing a new high record for the
season. The estimate was about 200,-
600 below the predictions of the most
sanguine bulls.
New York, Dec. 10.-The cotton mar
ket became wildly excited Immediately
after the publication of the govern
ment report and there was a jump of
approximately 40 points within a few
minutes. May cotton jumped to 1880,
or within 20 points of the 16 cent mark
predicted to be reached before Christ
mas and AZ points above the closing
figures of last night.
There was tremendous realizing on
the advance, but the government esti-
mate proved so much under previously
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10
TRUSTS DEFENSE.
Defective Scales Were Used by Uncle
Sam in Weighing Sugar.

New York, Dec. Supposed in
accuracy in the government scales on
the Brooklyn dock is the main feature
of the defense of the six employees of
the American Sugar Refining COM
pany on trial here for alleged con-
spiracy growing out of the recent
weighing scandal.
Henry F. Cochrane. in opening his
address for the defense today. de-
clared the II scales in question on
which the alleged underweighing was
done were of an obsolete style. and
grossly inaccurate of themselves, and
that many of the government weigh
ers were incompetent
These defective scales, owned and
operated by the government" con-
tinued Mr.. Cochrane, weighed more
than 100000 tons of sugar every year
and no man in human reason could
hope to supervise them.'
The line of defense indicated by the
statement was that it would be claim
ed the shortages in weights were due
to the scales and the government en-
ployes, and not to any manipulation
by the sugar company's employees as
the government charges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10
WANTS TO MAKE UP.
BroIkaw Makes Overtures for a Recon.
Citation.

New York, Dec. 10.-Circumstantial
revelations Of Ill treatment with which
she charges her millionaire husband,
w Gould Brokaw, were continued to-
day when the trial Of Mrs. Mary Blair
Brokaw's suit for separation and $780,
600 a year alimony was resumed at
Mineola.
Overtures for a reconciliation with
his wife were tentatively made by Mr..
Brokaw through his counsel today.
After a long conference with John F.
Mcintyre, his attorney, the latter de-
clared, that his client would welcome
the resumption of amicable relations
with Mrs. Brokaw.
Mr.. Brokaw." said Mr.. Mcintyre,
cloves his wife dearly and is willing to
have the suit discontinued, in spite OF
all the charges she had made, if she
will only return to him. He believes
his wife has been wrongly advised and
he is by no means in fear of losing the
suit
Such a thing is beyond the range OF
possibility declared James A. Blair
Mrs. Brokaw's father.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10
Now york Money Marker.

New York Dec. o.-MONEY-Money on
call firm, 4d5 per cent ruling rate ~ per
cent, closing bid ~ per cent, offered at AZ
per cent. Time loans rather dull and
steady; so days, 1905 per cent and 80 days
41k64A per cent; six months ~ per cent
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper to 51z
per cent
Sterling exchange firm with actual bus
mess in bankers bills at s4.4.20G4 80 for
60 day bills and at A.S75 for demand !;
commercial bills 81 S31z@4. "a.
SILVER-Bar silver, sc; Mexican dol
lars, 44c.
BONDS = Government bonds steady;
railroad bonds. irregular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10
HURT ON THE ice.
Widow of Robt. Edwards Has a Leg
Broken.

Grandma Edwards. the widow
of "Uncle" Robert Edwards. who
was for many years the custodian at
the Masonic Temple, fell on the icy
pavemen on the street near her home
at $40 Western avenue. Thursday at
noon and suffered a fractured leg.
She was removed to the Stormont
hospital where it is now reported
that she is recovering as rapidly as
could be expected. 1t is feared. how
ever, that she will be cripple for
life because of the injury. At the
time of her injury she was returning
home from a call at the home of
Fl L. Larsh,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10
OPENS THE CAMPAIGN.
Leader in Last Kansas House Starts
Fight ON Scott I'm Second.

Ottawa, Kan, Dec. 10.-A. C. Mitchell
Of Lawrence delivered the opening
speech in his campaign for the Repub-
hcan nomination for congress in the
Second district last night in the district
court room. Judge c. A. Smart pre-
sided.
Mr.. Mitchell's speech was devoted
largely to an attack upon Cannon and
Aldrich in congress and to praise of the
progressive Republicans. He referred
indirectly to Charles F. Scott, the pres
ent representative from this district,
whom he desires to replace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10
Houghton Is Named.

The final decree gave to F. B.
Houghton, assistant freight traffic
manager of the Santa Fe with head
quarters at Chicago, the position of
traffic manager of the system to sue
coed ]. E. German, who accepted the
position of vice president of the Rock
Island in charge of the freight traffic
department,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10

and they will need new men. This will
cause a general rise in the freight
traffic department of the road.
The Rock Island official list will
have undergone a general overhaul
ing before the year is up The new
administration has caused promotions
all over the syatem-a good thing for
the average railroad man who is ambf-
tious and VINO longs to make good at
something else
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10
Two Earthouakes Recorded.

Cleveland, o., Dec. 10.-Records of
two earthquakes were found on the
seismograph at st. Ignatius college to-
day by Father Oddenbach, the OBJ
server Both shocks occurred yester-
day, the first beginning at 1890 a.
m, and lasting until noon. The sec
ond series lasted half an hour from
to $50 p. m. Father Oddenbach
says the vibrations were east-west and
the earthquake was probably felt
some place IN California
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10
PLACE FOR METCALF.
Will Probably Represent Kansas on
National Military Board.

Washingtn, D. c., Dec 10.-Kansas
may secure a place on the national
military board. Senator Curtis and
Adjutant General Martin recommend
Wilder S. Metcalf The appointment
will probably be made tomorrow or
Monday Several names have been
presented but a favorable action on
Metcalf is expected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10

held views as to suggest the possibility
Of a cotton famine before the end of
the season and half an hour after the
initial jump prices were not more than
five points below the top figures.
The market continued tremendously
active with business from all over the
world pouring into the local exchange
In vast volume G>
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10
Card of Thanks.

We desire to thank our friends and
neighbors for the kindness shown us in
our sorrow the death of our mother
and grandmother. Mrs. E. Poland
Mrs. NJ. Cunningham Mrs. M. Mulvi-
Hill. Mr.. and Mrs j. McRoberts and
families.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10
WAIT ON COMMITTEES.
Both Houses of Congress Adjourn
Until Next Week.

washington. Dec. 10.-After a session
of an hour and 10 minutes the senate
adjourned today until Monday. while
the house adjourned until Tuesday. af
ter remaining in session for en- hour
and a half. Both houses are waiting
On their committees
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10
Explosion Kills Three.

Cleveland, Dec. 10.-Three men
were killed by an explosion in the
press room of the Austin Powder COM
pany's plant at Glen Willow near
here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10
SENT TO THE SENATE.
Names of New Mexico Governor and
Chief Justice.

washington, Dec. 1O.-The president
TODAY sent to the senate the names of
william ]. Mills and William H. Pope, !
both of New Mexico, to be governor
and chief justice, respectively, of that
for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10
LOCAL MENTION.

Three days after he married her,
Ernest L. Holler threw up the sponge
and casting aside his hopes of we'd
ded home life fed from Ethel Holler.
Why he rushed off is not explained in
the petition for divorce she has filed
in the district court.
Don't forget the auction Saturday. 2
and p. m, 423 Kansas avenue
Special Saturday, nice gold fish and
blobe zoe. 400 Kansas.
Fish globes, gold fish, castles, green
plant. fish food and all supplies. 400
Kansas avenue.
The girl fined Thursday for shop
lifting was not employed by Mrs
O'Brien's dress making establishment
She attempted to take silk from Mrs.
O'Brien's rooms and was arrested.
The first case of the season for non
support and failure to provide for fam
lily was fled against Harry Edwards
this afternoon in the city court by his
stepmother-in-law. Mrs. Elizabeth Child
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10

Special Saturday. 8 nice gold fish and
blobe zoe. 400 Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-10

Don't forget the auction Saturday, 2
and p. m, 423 Kansas avenue.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10

LADIES tailored suits. 1T guaranteed: also dress
making: work taken at home; engagements
s. 30 psr day and fare. MISS BARSS. 2035
Bush 81. between Webster and Buchanan
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10

Second hand chairs. all kinds and makes,
from SIS up.
JAMES BARKER, Inc,
Phone Franklin 1899. - Turk st.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10

BARBERS-Come In ana see the handsomest
white porcelain enameled iron chair manufac-
tured. You have positively seen nothing like
IL before. IT is koch's masterpiece. and must
appeal to everybody's artistic sense. because
OF its plain but striking appearance. 1t is
thoroughly sanitary. We have Barker by
draulic chairs, which are practically new and
originally sold for SS5. Our price is $50. Open
evenings. Pacific Barber Supply Company. e62
Market st.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10
BARBERs AND supPLIEs-Continued
BARKER CHAIRS.

Model &C" hydraulic 1907 model. $40
Model &C. nonhydraulic. 1909 model. $50
Model H hydraulic. 1909 model. .$6s
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10

ROOMS FOR HOUSE KEEPING
AA-STANYAN st., 945-A1 house keeping
rooms, completely furnished; reasonable; sun
all day; near Golden Gate park.
A-FILLM0RE 1443-2-3-4 rm. furn. and unfurn
FILLMORE ST.. 634--Front suite Of rooms for
hkpg; well furn.; $40; also single room.
FILLMORE ST., 634--Front sunny suite of
rooms for housekeeping, $50; also single room
suitable for two.
WALLER ST., sc. near l4th-Sunny furnished
and unfurnished rooms for house keeping
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10
APARTMENTs continuea

AA--MARIAN apts.. 2159 Mission bet. nth and
1Sth-Ideal housekpg. apartments, completely
furnished. hot and cold water: all conveniences:
room SO and room SO per month.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10

BARBER shop for sale; good location; 3 fine
chairs and fine show case; living rooms and
back yard: rent $50 month; good business.
Address 3056 oath st. near Treat av.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10

JAPANESE girl wants position as schoolgirl.
TAXA. IS Lyon St. phone Park 2765.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10
ALAMEDA HOUSES TO LET-Unfur.
HOUSES TO LET-Unfur.

SWELL house. rooms. basement. attic; stables
grounds: gas electricity; close TO cars and sta
tions; rent SIS; key at 1851 High St. Fruit
vale
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10

REFINED young woman wishes light homework
in farily in exchange for board and room for
herself and husband; references exchanged.
Box @655- Call Office
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10

BARBER wanted at % 18th st. Grant building,
Tuesday morning: steady job.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10
MALE HELP WANTED

AA-PHONE KEARNY 5363.
SAN FRANCISCO EMPLOYMENT AGENC1,
liz East st.-Maritime Hotel
Near ferry.
NAATED-ALL KINDS OF SKILLED AND IN
SKILLED HELP.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10

RESPECTABLE woman has more days TO give
foF washing and house cleaning: also cleans
w.sdoas. Address /. E W, box 3101, Call.
WELL BRED young lady would like TO be COM
panion to elderly lady; furnish good refer
ences. Box 37TO Call office.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10
OAKLAND APARTMENTS TO LET

THE LUCERNE. 1866 Grove st. near San Pablo
av.-2 and room elegantly furnished apart
ments; all modern conveniences; fine location
now ready for occupancy; centrally. located (;
OUT OF town parties desiring fine quarters will
find this ideal home: special summer rates
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-24
Cardinal Gibbons Celebrates
 Birth Anniuersary Yesterday

largest and most enthusiastic public demonstrations ever witnessed in that city.
 Cardinal Gibbons was one of the founders of the Catholic university and is its chancellor. His influence at the vatican has always been great, and it is said that his representations have been the cause of the pope's famous encyclicals on the labor question rela- tive to popular government in the United States. As an author, Cardinal Gibbons holds high rank in the liter ature of his church, and his ''Faith of Our Fathers is regarded by eminent scholars and divines of every creed as a masterpiece of logic and literary at tainment. With all his learning and attachments Cardinal Gibbons is one of the most modest and unassumng of men and dearly beloved not only by the priests in his charge, but by the people of all classes, who venerate him for his kindness, charity and truly dem ocratic affablity
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-24
Bowel Complaint in Chil6ren

When six months old the little dauyh- ter of E. N. Dewey, a well known ner- chant of Agnesville, Va. had an attack of cholera infantum. Chamberlain s Collie, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Rem, dy was given and effected complete cure. This remedy has proven very successful in cases of bowel complaint in children and when given according to the pllin printed directions can be relied u ,on with perfect confidence. When reduced with water and sweetened it is pleasant to take, which is of great importance when medicine must be given to young children. For sale by all drug gists.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-24
Do not forget to call for sssssss b0lGcVS@opkg pke' ' Baking Powder. Purest made

If you have pains in the back, weak back, or any other. indication of weak. ened or disordered condition of the kid neys or bladder, you should get De. Witt ; Kidney and Bladder Pills right away when you experience the least sign of kidney or bladder complaints but be sure that you get DeWitt's Kid ney and Bladder Pills. We know what they will do for you and if you will send your name to F.. c. Dewitt & Co. Chicago, yo will receive a free trial box of these kidney and bladder pills They are sold here by Palace Pharmacy and United Drug Go.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-24
THIS IS MY 5OTH BIRTHDAY
JUAN vINcENTE GOMEZ

Juan Vincente Gomez, president of Venezuela, was born July 24, 1859. In his youth he devoted himself chiefly to agricultural pursuits, first in Ven ezuela and subsequently, in Colombia, whither he was driven through political
 troubles. By untiring energy and in telligence be founded great coffee plantation and accumulated a large for tune. Coming under the influence of Cipriano Castro, late dictator of Ven ezuela, and believing in his professions of patriotism, General Gomez placed a large portion of his fortune at the for mer's disposal and was therefore one of the principal factors in the move ment which brought Castro to the pres idency. With the policy and greed of Castro which brought Venezuela to the verge of ruin and plunged the country
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-24
DOG HAS APPENDICITIS

BOWMAN, Texas, July 2.-The proudest dog in this town is half grown bull pup owned by Rev c. P. Ball. It has been operated on for ap
 pendcitis. The dog is a blue ribbon winner and all that, but those things are common. He was taken sick a week ago, and the physician who was hastily called diagnosed the disease as appendicitis. The dog was taken to a hospital, operated up and will recover.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-24

BALTIMORE, July 23.-Apparently in unimpaired health and as strong as he was twenty years ago, Cardinal Gibbons today reached his seventy fifth birthday anniversary. In accordance with the rules and traditions of the Roman Catholic heirarchy, the event was not made the occasion of any espe- cial celebration or observance of public nature, but hundreds of letters and telegrams of congratulaton from distinguished persons in all parts of the country bore witness to the fact that the venerable primate of the Roman Catholic church in the United States has many friends and admirers throughout the land, who did not fail to remember this memorable day in the life of the cardinal.
 Cardinal Gibbons was born in Balti- more, of Irish parents, on July 23, 1884. While he was still boy, James Gibbons was taken to Ireland by his father, where he received the clements of liberal education. On his return to America he entered St. Charles col lege, Maryland, from which he gradu- ated with distinction in 1857. He then entered St. Mary's seminary, Balti- more, and after the usual course of philosophy and theology was ordained priest on June 6, 1861 by the late Archbishop Hendrick He immediately entered upon the duties of his calling, serving first as assistant to the late Rev James Dolan. rector of St. Pat rick s church, and afterward as the pastor of St Bridget s church, Canton
 A few years after his transfer to St. Bridget s he was elected by the late Archbishop Spalding as his private secretary, and on August l6, 1868, was consecrated at the Cathedral Bishop of Adramythum in Partibus Infdelium and vicar apostolic of North Carolina. He remained four years in North Carolina, and displayed such remarkable admin Bishop McGill he was translated to Richmond, Va, where he was installed bishop by the late Archbishop Bayley on October 20, 1872.
 His administration in Richmond was marked by an almost immediate re vival of religious interest and by prac tcal results of the most important char acter In the course of five years sev eral new churches were erected, and St. Peters Cathedral Male Academy and Parochial school was founded By his energy also, St. Joseph s femal or phan asylum was enlarged, a parochial school for boys and girls was establish ed at Petersburg, and one at Ports mouth, for girls.
 On the 20th of May, 1871, he was ap- pointed coadiutor with the right of sue cession to the late Archbishop James Roosevelt Bayley of Baltimore. He was installed archbishop at the Cathe dral February 10. 1878. On March 17, 1887. he received the red hat of the cardinalate from Pope Leo XIII. hay ing previously been invested with the insignia of the office at the Baltimore Cathedral. On May 25 of the same year he took possession of his tituar church in Rome and. when he returned from Rome on June 17, 1887, he was welcomed in Baltimore by one of the