The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-28

AtchisoA does not claim to be a polish
ed orator he entered into the spirit OF
the affair and displayed some of the
most technical and still the simplest
points-and they went right into the
reason of the governor Mr.. Atch1Son
followed Attorney Atwood in ms
John Atwood is one of the greatest
orators in the United States. He talk
ed for an hour in that office OF the
governor and everyone there sat with
their mouths wide open. and their eyes
glued to his form. The fowery Ian
guage and the polished oratory really
took everyone off their feet and be-
fore he was through I feared the out
come of our arguments.
But Mr.. Atchison had been noting
every thing said by the. orator and
when his time came he rose, talked
in clear low voice and left out the
flowers altogether. But he made the
law so plain and brought out his
points so clearly that a novice could
understand-and Mr.. Atchison was
doing exactly the right thing because
Lieutenant Governor Gmelich is not
a lawyer-just a good old fashioned
gentleman-and a man with sound
business principle Well. the governor
sat there and took in every word Civ
en- by Mr.. Atchison just as he had lis
frequently he would shake his head
in approval as our county attorney
would make plain some point.
Let me tell you. was mighty
proud of the showing Mr. Atchison
had made and if it had not been for
the affidavit which was brought out
the very last minute I am sure that
we would have carried the day. But
when we saw that and heard the
words read we saw defeat staring us
in the face-but only temporarily I
hope"
1t is the opinion of the county Of
ficials that there are still very good
chances for the honoring of the requi-
sition. The kilograms sent to the Mis-
souri, governor today would tend to
offset the affidavit given by the To-
peka attorney. they say.
But there is a chance of something
else happening-and the thoughts of
this possible chance is being feared.
1t is prognosticated that possibly the
governor of Missouri may split the
requisition and only send to the Kan
sas courts the man in the case, Jo-'
seph Gentry who struck Bellnap over
the head and who is up for assault.
It is feared that in order to satisfy
the other half of the party the gov
ernor may divide honors in this way.
The fight before the governor yes
terday as told by Sheriff Norton was
one of the most brilliant legal battles
in the series-the contest of wit and
brain at Kansas City was considered
a marvel but the very best of both
attempt.
The battle was led off by Clyde
Taylor of Kansas City. He opened
the arguments and talked for an
hour. He is very able lawyer and
made a good impression. He spoke
for the Barclays.
Then r. B. Gilluly of Kansas City.
formerly of Topeka, answered and
spoke for the Bleakley and Kansas
side of the case. He also made a fine
i'm hrn out
points which have not been touched
upon before. He gave very strong
talk
who was to follow Mr.. Gilluly
seemed to be the question Mr.. At
wood was naturally next in line but
he had one of those f1owery senti-
mental speeches and he had figured
on it leaving the last taste in the
mouths of the officials. He imme-
diately rose and asked that Mr..
Atchison be honored. by having the
floor next. Mr.. Atchison flew up at
this and told Mr.. Atwood that he did
not claim any such oratorical abili-
ties as Mr.. Atwood and he preferred
to spend all of his time with facts
and papers. They crossed swords
there for some time and then in a
rage Mr.. Atwood flopped back in his
chair and in a disgusted tone he
stormed-
'ewell. have your own way about
ft"-and Atchison did
Mr.. Atwoods talk has been men
toned above. He was followed by
Mr.. Atchison and the legal skirmish
was ended and decided by the Nc
Keever affidavit which utterly took
the spirit out of the Kansas officials |
But they are full of hope and are
confident that all will be settled in
the Sunflower state after all.
BIcakIey Fund Is Growing.
The Marian Bleakley fund has passed
10 n
the $3.50 goal UP to press time today
The ladies of the Bleakley neighbor-
afternoon that they would give a lawn
Bleakley lawn 1927 Garfield avenue. All
of the proceeds of this social will go to-
ward the fund. The social on Fillmore
street the first of the week proved so
successful that the neighbors of the
unfortunate family have decided to Try
the scheme over again.
The employees of the Central Sash &.
Door company of North Topeka have
$3.50 to the fund and sent
tie money to the Prudential Trust
this morning.
There are Il number of advertising
schemes on foot which use the Bleakley
fund as a side issue and they have
helped a little to increase the fund. The
Prudential Trust company is the origi-
nal receiving stand for all contributions
nDd those wishing to help Mrs. Bleakley
and little Marian Bleakley should take
their funds to the bank. corner of Sew
enth and Kansas avenue.