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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
AFTER A RECEIVER.
j. A. Edison of Kansas City Must
Answer in Federal Court,

A suit charging J. A. Edison, president
of the Kansas City Southern railroad,
and receiver for the Missouri-Kansas
Interurban railroad, with breach of
trust and malfeaSance in the perform
ance of his duties as receiver of the
interurban road, was filed today in the
United States circuit court by William
B. Strang. former president of the
Strang Land Co., and president of the
interurban railroad corporation.
The suit is the outgrowth of the al
pointment of Edison as receiver for the
Strang line which has since been cleo
trified and turned into a revenue pro-
ducing property. When the road went
into the hands of the receiver as an
additional asset the plaintiff turned
over to the receiver the control of the
Strang Land company.
Among the assets of the land COM
pany were a number OF options on lands
adjacent to the line, then in course OF
construction. The plaintiff now charges
that as receiver for the railroad and
acting president of the Strang Land
Co., ]. A. Edison permitted a number OF
these options to expire
He further charges that an so acre
tract of land in Johnson county was
transferred to Maggie NJ. Edison, wife
of the receiver, at the option price held
by the land company, causing a loss of
$4,000 to the Strang Land Co.
1t is also charged that Edison as act
ing president of the Strang Land Co.,
permitted an option of great value on
$50 acres of johnson county land to ex-
pire entailing great loss to the plaintiff.
The petition asks that Edison be cited
to show why he should not be punished
for contempt of court. It also asks that
the defendant show cause why he
should not be adjudged guilty of a
breach of trust and malfeasance willie
acting in his capacity of receiver and
be compelled to pake such restffutio Il
as the court may order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
STRONG TO STUBS.
Chancellor Gives More University Fig
ures and Calls Meeting

Chancellor Strong will probably call
a meeting of the board of regents of
the university early next week for the
purpose of authorizing Prof. Dyche TO
accept the position of fish and game
warden and the probabilities are that
Prof. Dyche will make another trip TO
Pratt and make further investigation
of the situation there after which he
will visit the bureau of fisheries at
Washington and go from there to two
or three OF the largest fish hatcheries
in the United States with a view of
making plans for an up-to-date fish
hatchery In Kansas.
The chancellor has written a letter to
Governor Stubs in which he sets forth
clearly just what he meant in giving
the cost of conducting the university
per capita. The state furnishes the
coal and printing for the institution but
in the case of other states these items
are kept separate and apart from other
expenses in figuring the basis for tax
alton. Additional interesting figures are
given by the chancellor regarding the
fees received by the university and it's
revenues. The chancellor's letter is as
follows:
This is in answer to your favor of
November 16 asking whether or not
the cost of coal furnished by the
state, and the tuition paid by the
students of the university for their
estimate of per capita cost. I have
the honor to make the following
statement:
First: There is no exact uniform
ity among universities in methods of
accounting. and their accounts do not
include exactly the same items of ex-
pense under the cost of maintenance.
Therefore all comparative figures are
approximate, although I wish to make
it clear and specific that on the whole
the comparative figures given by the
University of Kansas or any other
university are substantially accurate
in every sense.
"Still further, the states having
state universities differ in their meth
cd of handling. among other things,
the printing and the coal supply for
their institutions. Some have adopted
the method of Kansas in caring for
the coal supply and the printing en-
tirely outside of the budget of the
university. Some make appropria-
tions to the universities to cover these
items. 1t is impossible to dis
criminate in the present state of ac-
counting between universities in re-
gard to these comparatively small
items. Therefore, the comparative
figures given out, while they cannot
be made exact to a dollar until there
is a uniform method of accounting,
are as accurate as any figures can be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20

made and are substantially correct in
all respects.
second: The per capita cost of
the University of Kansas already
which includes the fees paid in by
students to the university for their
own education. 1t is needless to say
that this is not a charge upon the
state. and your attention is called to
the fact that it in itself would prob
ably offset the cost of coal and the
cost of printing.
Third: In a discussion of the rate
Of taxation and its burden upon the
people, strictly speaking only that
part of the university income should
be included which is derived by taxa
ton. The University of Kansas has
three sources of revenue: One. direct
appropriation by the legislature,
which for each year of the biennium
just past, upon which the per capita
cost was figured, was for general main
tenance s246,000; two. income from
the congressional grant of land, which
amounts to $7,400 per year on the
average; three. fees paid by students
of the university, which amounted for
each year of the biennium just past
has any effect upon the rate OF
taxation, and $246.O00 divided by
2,210, the number of students for the
year 190S-9 after taking out all dup
HcateS, gives per capita cost so Tar
as it affects the rate of taxation of
about Sill.
Fourth: This per capita cost
based on direct appropriations must
always be proportionately larger at
the university than at other state in
situations of higher education in Kan
sas for the reason so often pointed
out, that the income on the land fund
at the university is very small while in
the other state institutions it is much
larger and for the additional reason
that the Agricultural college is for
tunate in having a large appropriation
from the federal government"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
NICARAGUA REPLIES.
Attempts to Justify Execution of Can
non and Groce.

Washington, Nov. 20.-Official con-
firmation today of the execution of
Leroy Cannon and Leonard Groce,
Americans, by the Zelayan govern
ment in Nicaragua, was followed by a
statement from the Nicaraguan 1ega-
ton here, justifying the action on the
ground that the men confessed to
placing mines in order to blow up
two vessels carrying government
troops.
The state department received a
telegram from the American vice con-
sui at Managua saying the Nicara-
guam minister for foreign affairs had
informed him that the Americans,
who were executed on November IL,
had confessed to laying mines in the
San Juan river with the object of
blowing up Nicaraguan ships.
The American vice consul said the
case was unprecedented and that the
n-chief of the Nicara-
guam troops and the minister gem
-ral opposed the execution. which
was ordered by President Zelaya.
Secretary Knox had cabled the Ameri-
can vice consul at Managua for informa-
ton, stating that the Nicaraguan charge
of the affair and announcing that the
United States government would not toll
zens.
The protected cruiser Tacoma has been
ordered to proceed from Guantanamo,
Cuba. TO Cristobal, Panama, to be in posi-
ton to cooperate with the protected
cruiser Des Moines, which is expected to
Marietta will be ordered to sail to Port
Limon within a day or two.
Will Ask for Indemnity.
Harrisburg, Pa, Nov. aO.-The parents
of Leroy Cannon confirmation of whose
execution in Nicaragua was received to-
day, have decided to ask the government
to open negotiations for indemnity from
the Zelayan government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
THEY MUST PAY FINES.
Or Else Supreme Court Will Get After
Pittsburg OmciaIs.

The supreme court will likely issue
writs of commitment against the Pitts
burg officials who are delinquent in pay
ing their fines after November %. These
fines were imposed by the court in pass
ing in final review on the liquor cases from
that town in which it was found that
these officials, including officers. firemen
and policemen, had accepted license fees
from jointists. The total of the fines is
over 5000, as follows: Against one Off
cial. $1,000; against p 500 each; against
one, 800; against seven, $50 each, and
against S, SIS each. Only two or three OF
the convicted parties have paid their
fines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
BRICKS IN A GRIP.
Where ST., 900 in Cash Was Supposed
to Repose.

Detroit, Nov. 20.-Two grips left
ever night at the First National bank
end supposed to contain $4,000 for
the E. NJ. F. Automobile company's
pay roll. were today found to contain
only paving bricks. A warrant was is
sued for Chauncey Hammond, former
Taymaster for the firm and who is
missing and who passed yesterday
familiarizing his successor, w. E. Mil
Ter. with the duties of the position,
Hammond having been discharged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
NEW ARRIVALS

Automobile GloveS-We have just re-
ceived a large shipment of Automobile
Gloves fur or fleece lining, 6-inch gauntlets.
made of the very finest leather and abso-
lutely guaranteed to be as represented. The
prices range from $3.50 to Sc.
Simplex Folding Umbrellas-The kind
you have been reading much about in the
magazines. This Umbrella is made of the
finest steel frame, best quality of covering,
can be folded to the length of Is inches
will fit any grip, and is warranted in every
respect. We have the exclusive sale for this
Umbrella in Topeka The prices run from
$3.50 to $500.
Hand Bags-Ladies' who appreciate high
grade Hand Bags should see our assortment.
They come in all the very latest patterns,
including hand tinted, pressed leather, all
shapes, with gold, silver and genuine gun
metal frames, and reinforced corners.
Priced up to $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
READY TO PLEAD.
Governor Haskell ct al Appear at
ChickasIla.

Chickasha, Okla, Nov. Ex-Governor
Charles N. Haskell and the other de-
PENDANTS in the alleged Muskogee town
lot conspiracy cases arrived here today
to appear in the federal court before
Judge Marshall and plead to the in
dictments against them The cases
probably will be set for trial in the
January term of the United States dis
trict court at Muskogee.
The men under Indictment in addition
to Governor Haskell are Walter r.
Eaton, s. B. Sewers, G. w. Turner w
T. Hutchings and A. q. English.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
Dies of Blood POISONING

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Nov. Govern Mer-
rill, a member of the high school
football team, died today as a result
of blood poisoning from an injury suf-
fered while playing three weeks ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20

Automobile Lunch Baskets-Here is
something shown for the first time in To-
peka, and which should appeal to every
auto owner. The line includes Willow Bas-
kets of all sizes, lined and fitted-including
knives, forks, spoons, glasses, plates nap
kins, cooker, food receptacles-in fact, ev-
erything to set the lunch in regular table
style. Sets for.2, or people. The
prices, according to size range from $11 to
$3S.
Silk Umbrellas-For both ladies and gem
tlemen; perhaps the largest assortment of
high grade Umbrellas ever displayed in To-
peka- The handles are of gold, silver gen.
uine gun metal and oxidized, with pearl fill
ing. The of the very best quality
of all silk, and silk and linen, and guar
anteed not to crack split. Priced $500
down to $1.5O.
Decorative Leather-Pillow Tops Table
Covers, Wall Hangers. ETC., $3.50 to $40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20
Make Your Christmas Gift
Something Useful Buy 1t Now

this well prepared you Never
before such lines Leather Goods
Novelties We doubt there City
thoroughly stocked in this line All the Ia
test feathers here together with de-
paterng No gift acceptable article
leather either home decoration Gifts selected
carefully packed laid aside and delivered when ordered
if is the desire of the purchaser
this yourself the magnitude
variety really learn what exclusive leather
goods store is.
NEW APPTX/AT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22
John p, Whitney,

John P. Whitney, one of Augusta ;
old and respected citizens. died at his
home, 6 Allen street. at $50 Saturday
afternoon, aged IS years and days
death being due to a complication OF
diseases. He had been in failing healt I
for a long time, but the death of his
wife. which occurred Dec. II, 1908, nc
doubt FASTENED the end. One son, Will
liam w Whitney of this city, on2
brother. Joseph Whitney of Hallowell
and one sister, Mrs S. r. Reeves of Mt
Hood, Ore. survive. My. Whitney was
a machinist by trade and worked in
the Harvey machine shop for % years
and was man who had the respect
OF everyone. He was a good neighbor
and citizen and kind husband and
father. Funeral services will be held
at the home at o'clock this afternoon,
the service being conducted by Rev.
Brian c. Roberts of ST. Marks Epis-
copal church, of which the deceased
was a member.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22
&2=z@ >5@%@ III

Says:-I believe that great many
diseases could be prevented if only
taken in time. If you are suffering
from some hidden trouble you should
attend to it at once, delays are danger
Gus and may lead to some chronic or
fatal disease. The stomach and liver
are the cause Of much i'll health and
many fatal diseases. \ little stomach
trouble is easily cured. but if not at
tended to soon deVelOpoS into a serious
trouble For stomach or liver trOub-
les. Stomach Rite has proven it's worth
and some Of the cures have been really
remarkable. 1t fills my heart with
fhanhiunesS to think that | have been
able t" relieve 50 much suffering
among my fellow beings. with my rem
"dy. Stomach Rite treats the stomach
ana Intestinal tract quickly relieving
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Gas, Burning
IN stomach or Mouth, and last but not
i"aSt constipation. Obtain it at your
Druggist, ask for Stomach Rite tablets,
see that the picture of my father Dr.
Jollh W llbur, is on each package If
You cannot obtain Stomach Rite, it
VIII b" sent to any address, prepaid,
upon receipt of price soc by address,
ing Your malt order to doctors
Daughter" Westerly. Il. T.
For sale at kiusmau Pharmacy. f.
i, Burns, Pig limit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22
Amuseme
6owdoin GIee Club Makes Hit Over
Fact

The Bangor papers have given the
warmest praise to the Bowdoin Musi-
cal Clubs which appeared in Dexter,
Old Town and Bangor last week and
which will be at the Augusta City hall
Tuesday evening. OF the Old Town
concert the Bangor News said: "Thn
musical clubs of Bowdoin did them
selves proud last night in the City Hall
when they gave their concert under
the auspices of the Senior class of tho
Old Town High school The audience
was Il large and fashionable one and
the people showed that they appreciat-
ed the efforts of the young collegianS
The work of the Glee Club was es-
pecially pleasing and each song created
a Juror of applause. Taken as a whole
the affair was one of the best ever
given in the city nd greatly pleased Il
large audience. In speaking of the
great hit made by the clubs in Ban
gor the following evening the News
says: The mainstay OF the organiZa
ton is Alfred w. Stone, who is both
reader and solost. Mr.. Stone is most
favorably known as a church soloisi
but few of even his most intimate
friends realized that he had such pow
er as d reader.
The advance sale of seats opened at
the Burns pharmacy Saturday and in
dicates that 4 splendid audience Will
greet the Bowdoin boys at City hall
tomorrow evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22
ITO SAVE TIME is TO LENGTHEN LIFE"
DO YOU VALUE LIFE? THEN USE
So. POI. 10

Word has been received by Miss De-
Tia blossom of the serious illness of her
brother, James G. Blossom of WAL
than. Mass. formerly of Monmouth.
Oscar Frost who has been at tho
Central Maine General hospital in
Lewiston for some time, is reported to
be improving in health.
EAST-A singing school, to be con-
Quoted by Harry II. Cochrane, will be
opene at East Monmouth Friday
evening IN the vestry.
MI aad Mrs. j.. X. Blake attended
the Governors reception and ball at
Augusta Tuesday.
RlDGE-Ir and Mrs. Aiinon +.
Chick are visiting friends in Nashua,
y. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22
IF IT DISAPPEARS, IT'S ECZEMA.
How to Tell Whether a Skin Affec-
ton IS an inherited Blood Disease
or Not,

Sometimes it is hard to determine
whether skin affection is sign of a
blood disorder or simply a form OF
eczema. Even physicians are often
puzzled in their diagnosis The best
way for any one afflicted is to go to
Coughlin's Pharmacy, or any good
druggist who handles pure drugs and
obtain so cents worth of poslam
Apply this and if the itching stops at
once and the trouble is cured in few
days it may be set down as having
been eczema, as this is the way
poslam acts in the worst cases OF
eczema. and in curing acne, herpes
blotches, letter, piles, salt rheum
rash, BARRIERS and other forms of
itch. scaly scalp. and all surface skin
affections.
Those who will write to the
Emergency Laboratories, No. 80 West
Twenty fifth Street, New York, can
secure, by mail free of charge, a sup
ply sufficient to cure small eczema
surface or clear complexion over
night and remove pimples in twenty
four hours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

The following petitions were re-
cclve'i at the office of the referee il
bankruptcy Saturday afternoon: Alice
Norm of Waterville, housewife. Pcti,
ton filed Feb. 20 and adiudicated by
the referee the same date Liabilities
$3.50 assets S125, all of which is claim
ed to be exempt. First meeting OF
creditors Friday. March 10. at 10 A. NJ
Frank l.. Dutton of Augusta attorney
Charles A. Lander of Madison, store
keeper. Petition filed and adjudicated
Feb. Is. Liabilities $1142 95; assets S206.
so. of which amount $40 is claimed to
be exempt. This is a Somerset county
case, but as the referee for that coun-
ty is disqualified by being interested in
the case the first meeting of creditors
will be held before the kennebec coun-
tv refore at Skowhgan Friday. March
4. at 1870 A. NJ. Ames. Merrill Mer-
rill Of Skowhegan, attorneys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22
Orera Aous:

This weeks program at the Opera
house will not be lacking in material
to furnish Il show that will please even
the most fastidious. The Hennings
will head the bill for the first three
days. Their act is novelty and the
lady has the distinction of being the
greatest lady club juggler in the world
Every one who likes to see good
clean performance should take advan-
tage of the opportunity to see this act
Four new moving pictures will be on
the screen for Il two-days showing
The feature picture is called THE So
nambulist." 1t is a very late produc
ton and takes up full reel. The
other subjects "Ore Mines Baby
Exciting Ride" and Safety Suit for
Skaters" and are very classy and will
furnish good comedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22
KENNEBEC.
NORTH WAYNE,

The funeral of John Wesley Richards
of FoXborO, Mass. who died Friday at
the age of % years. was held at . r. VI
Sunday at his home on Granite street
FoXboro. Mr.. Richards previous to his
retirement was one of the best-known
and most successful of the commercial
travellers whose territory covers New
England, He was born in Lincolnville
Me. March Il, 1893, a son of Isaac and
Lydia Richards. At the age of IS he
learned the trade of scythe making at
North Wayne. During the War of the
Rebellion he was excused from military
service because of his value a maker
of sabres for the government, and was
kept working at his trade instead of
being sent to the front. After the war
he returned North and began life as a
travelling salesman. He travelled at va
rious times for the Boston firms of Rid
Ion & Cornish. Nickerson & Blodgctt,
Nicholson, Frost & Co.; also the East
Trenton On. j. Pottery Co. and for j. S.
Dawes & Co. of Boston. After he aban-
doned the road Mr. Richards cared for
the Bethany Congregational church as
sexton. His wife was Mary A. Atwood
of North Wayne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

The city sold at auction Saturday
afternoon. through the f. E. Newbert
agency, two pieces of school property
on Bangor street. The Howard school
building, brick structure, together
with the lot OH which it stands, was
sold to ]. j. Howard for $685., and the
Fletcher school building, frame con-
structiOn. without the land, was sold
to Harry e. Hanks for s25. the condi-
tons of the sale being that the build
ing shall be moved from it's location
within 90 DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

The Misses Frances Haskell and Ger
trude Greenlaw. teachers in the Kin
deIgarten department at the Williams
school og Bangor street. gave an at
home" at the school building Friday
evening. which proved to be a very
enjoyable occasion. Parents of the pu-
pills we're invited and among others
who We're present during the evening
were members of the Board of Edu-
cation and the superintendent, who
spoke on matters relating to the
school Dainty refreshments were
served during the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

Frank r Wellman has just received
a new PAGER which he purchased of
Adam Seanev of Corinna and which
he expects will make some of the can
didates for ice track glory hustle
when he mixes in with them. The
horse is a handsome golden chestnut
PAGER, six years old. stands 1873 and
weighs 1850 and was sired by Nelson,
200. out of the dam Of Merrill, 2.101a.
and is an own brother to the latter
horse The Wellman horse has a mark
of 2.22H as a 4-year-old. and has been
an eighth in l. seconds Horse men
consider him one Of the best prospects
in the Kennebec valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22
Funeral of Late Fred Gabourie.

The funeral of the late Fred Ga
bourie was held at St Augustinc's
church at 100 Sunday afternoon in the
presence of relatives and a large num-
Der of friends, many of them being
from the Socete ST. Jean Baptistc and
also from the Catholic Order of For
esters, of which orders the deceased
Was member. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. A. G. LaRiviere and the
bearers were from the Societe st. Jean
Baptiste The remains were placed in
the tomb at Mt. Pleasant cemetery.