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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-14
BLACKMORE EVIDENCE IN
Judge Hurd of Abilene VIII Decide
Between Widow and Niece.

Judge Hurd of Abilene has been ap-
pointed special master by Judge Pol
lock of the United States federal court
to take evidence on the legal strug-
gle for possession of the property, and
cash of the late Edward Blackmore a
Rawlins county farmer. The fight is
between Ella Blackmore a niece of
the farmer and Mrs Blackmore his
wife. They both claim the certificates
and cash of the late farmer and not
until Judge Hurd returns to Abilene
and makes his recommendations will
the result of the case be determined.
The original case was filed with
George Sharitt, clerk of the United
States circuit court, and was explained
fully at the time of the filing-four
months ago. It seems that during
serious illness the niece Ella Black
more went to California and rented a
cottage at Santa Cruz for the old gen
tleman. He went there to live and
she took care of him. 1t was not I'M
til three or four weeks after the death
that his wife and relatives in Kansas
heard of the incident.
After the death the niece, Ella
Blackmore, had herself appointed ad-
ministratrix in California and at
$4,000 certificates of deposit. Mrs.
appointed administrative in Rawlins
with the Farmers Bank of Oberlin.
She succeeded in stopping The draft
thus the case in the federal courts The
widow says that the niece took posses
sion of the property without any au-
thOritV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-14
MIR. LYLE DENIES 1T.
Has No Intention of Plating New Ad-
dition Near Washburn.

A report came out this morning to
the effect that George D. Lyle of this
city was planning upon building an
addition to the city of Topeka just
south of Washburn college and north
of the Country club. The report was
elaborated with pipe dreams of beauti-
full homes, reduced street car fares,
pretty parkings, cheap town lots and
the like.
The report is altogether without
foundation In speaking of the story
this morning Mr.. Lytle said:
This article is untrue in every detail.
1 have made no arrangements whatever
to buy this so-called Schick tract of
371A acres and sell it for town lots. Mr..
Maxwell, of the Maxwell agency, has
wanted to carry out such a proposition
and he came to me and asked that I
help him out in it. 1 went with him
to look over the territory yesterday.
But have no intention of buying what
ever. I have built up one addition
Westlawn and Westlawn Annex-and I
am too busy with other matters to work
at another one"
And the pipe went out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-14
NfAsONs TO ELECT OFFICERS.
Unity Chapter VIII Hold Its Election
Tonight.

The annual election and installation
of officers of Unity Chapter knights of
Rose Croix No. 1, Ancient and Accept
ed Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, will
occur this evening at the Masonic
Temple. Arrangements have been made
to confer the degrees from the fifteenth
to eighteenth inclusive at the end of
the month On the evening of May 81,
the fifteenth and sixteenth degrees will
be conferred and on May %, the seven
teenth and eighteenth. Supper will be
served in the Scottish Rite banquet
hall each evening preceding the work.
The Annual Feast day of Topeka
Consistory No. occurs May 81, and the
occasion will be fittingly observed.
1t is the intention of the Scottish Rite
to have a class of at least 100 candi-
dates for the degrees at the fall re-
union which will be heldr in October.
At this reunion all of the Scottish Rite
degrees from the fourth to the thirty
second inclusive will be given. The
class will include many prominent men
of Topeka and from over the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-14
To Kansas Cit,

We took a car Monday You can joil
if moving there. Phone 1856.
MERCHANTS T & S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-14
Force of Habit.

A certain Western congressman
boundless affability and habitual abb
sentmindedness have occasionally led
him into absurd mistakes One day
during his last campaign, as he step
ped from the train at the station of
his home town after month of
stumping and glad handing" his lit
tie daughter rushed up to him anc
kissed him. The congressman beamed
upon her with a proud and tender pa
ternal eye.
'WeH, WELL" he exclaimed, eff it
isn't my little Bessie." Then he add
ed. mechanically, And how is your
dear old father?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-14
MEMORY MENDING
What Food Alone can Do for the
Memory.

The influence of food upon the brain
and memory is so little understood
that people are inclined to marvel at it.
Take person who has been living on
improperly selected food and put him
upon a scientific diet in.which the food
Grape-Nuts is largely used and the in
crease of mental power that follows is
truly remarkable.
A Canadian who was sent to Colo
RADIO for his health illustrates this
point in most convincing manner:
"One year ago came from Canada a
nervous wreck, so my physician said
and reduced in weight to almost a
skeleton and my memory was so poor
that conversations had to be repeated
that had taken place only a few hours
before. l was unable to rest day or
night for my nervous system was shat
tered.
The change of climate helped me a
little but it was soon seen that this was
not all that I needed. I required the
proper selection of food although I did
not realize it until a friend recommend
ed Grape-Nuts to me and I gave this
food a thorough trial. Then I knew
what the right food could do and I be-
gan to change in my feelings and bod
lily condition.
This kept up until now after G
months use of Grape Nuts all my nerv-
Gus trouble has entirely disappeared, l
have gained in flesh all that I had lost
and what is more wonderful to me than
anything else my memory is as good as
it ever was
.Grape-Nuts has remade me all over,
mind and body. when 1 never expected
to be well and happy again. There
a Reason
Look for the famous little book, Tine
Road to Wellville.'' in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and fun of human
interest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-14


Miss Blanche Kelley is improving af-
ter being i'll several days with an at
tack of tonsilitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rollo Johnson of Kfro
spent the day the guests of relatives in
Oakland.
Mr.. James Fuller went to Kansas
City yesterday on a short business trip.
Mrs. Mary Smith, of Ozawkie, Is here
spending a few days with friends and
on a business trip.
Mr. c. E. Cole returned home last
night from Kansas City where he has
been spending the past week in re-
ceiving treatment from DR.. Carson for
rheumatism. He is much improved.
Miss Doris Brithn of St. Joe, Mo, is
here spending two weeks vacation
visiting friends.
Miss Myrtle Ticknor is improving af-
ter several weeks illness with an at
tack of pneumonia
Mr. and Mrs, Harry Stewart left to-
day for Morris county to spend two
weeks visiting friends and relatives.
Mrs. Henrietta Anderson of Temple,
Texas, came yesterday to Topeka, call
ed by the serious illness of her mother
She will remain until her mother is
improved.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. W. Reed Of Kansas
City, Mo-, are in Topeka visiting
friends and relatives IN Oakland. re-
turning Wednesday evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-14

ing its long run in that city. Edgar
Forrest, who was responsible for the
great productions by James O'Neiu of
''Virginiuss" Julius Caesar" and
Monte Cristo," is the managing di-
rector of who's Your Friend?" with
Beresford as the star. His skill and
experience in staging and directing
plays is enough to insure Topeka q
good production tonight. who's Your
Friend?'' is said to be a scream from
beginning to end.
Way Up East to be presented at
the Grand tomorrow night, promises to
be one of the best musical plays ever
produced by high school dramatic So
ciety. The past season has proven a
successful one for musical comedies
thus making it possible for the fifteen
song hits that will be sung by the high
school chorus. In picking the songs for
the play, only the hits of the big must
cal comedies were selected as from
"The Three Twins Stubborn, Gin
derella'' and others. There has been a
good seat sale, but there are still
plenty Of good seats left for those who
wish to go.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-14
Murdered With a Butcher Knife.

Hartshorne. Okla, May 14.-Mrs.
George Hooks, wife of a restaurant
keeper, was found dead in bed in her
home here today. She evidently had
been murdered with a butcher knife,
which lay near the body The body,
which had been hacked and one arm
broken as if in struggle, was found
by the husband.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-14
Oakland GOSSIP |
b. ,.i 1IEIl55E55

Items for the Oakland notes may be left
at the Iowa Grocery or telephone to Ind.
phone 175Il
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-14
At the Majestic.

With tomorrow nights performance
the Majestic theater will close for the
season, and this is accordingly the last
week of vaudeville for Topeka. The
bill this week is an especially strong
one. Lillian Doone answers all sorts
of questions and delights the audiences
Just as Anna Eva Fay use to do.
Dolph and Susie Levine have a great
caricaturist sketch. Other good acts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-14
ADJUSTMENTS.

comedians, will be the attraction at
the Grand tonight. Mr.. Beresford this
season is scoring distinct successes
with every production of who's Your
Friend?" The production is the same
and the cast nearly the same as the
one which was seen in New York dur
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-14

on the bill are Chefalo and Capreto in
1.-THE Garden of Myst cry" an act of
magic; the three De.naristo brothers,
in a musical comedy act; Williams,
Thompson & Co. in a numerous sketch;
Jean Barrickman in illustrated songs
and the Majestiscope moving pictures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-14
At the Novelty.

The North Brothers Stock company
at the Novelty which has been making
a great hit this week in "a Daughter
of the South" will close the Topeka en-
gagement next week with 1.-The Mar
riage of Kitty for which the company
pays a heavy royalty. This week the
company is playing to capacity houses.
The Chicago Ladies' orchestra this
week has an attractive programme and
next week will have an entire new pro-
gramme, which Director Nest promises
will be the best yet heard in Topeka
during the present enga cement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-14
A. +. & A. NJ. Funeral Notice.

There will be special communica-
ton of Topeka Lodge No. II A. F. &
A. NJ, Saturday, May Is, at LAS p. M,
to attend the funeral of Bro. Orrin L.
Hill.
VIM. E. ATCHISON, Master.
CARL w. NELLIS. Sec'y.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-14
BLAZING AUTOMOBILE
STARTLESPEDESTRIAAS
Especial 70 THB TIMEs.l

East Chicago, Ind, Aug. IA. - The
spectacle of an automobile wrapped in
a sheet of fame startled pedestrians
in Chicago avenue early last evening
and large crowd gathered, albeit at a
respectful distance, until il was evident
the blaze was under control. as an ex-
plosion was feared. The fire was sup
pressed by means of flour and salt,
which was thrown into the blaze
The machine was the property of l.
d. Castle, superintendent of the Linn
bert Manufacturing company. and was
standing in front of J. D. Williams
buffet Mr. Castles son. George, was
with him, and the fire flashed up just
as the automobile was about to be
started. Some one ran into a nearby
grocery and brought out large sack
of -four. and this. together with nu-
merous bags of salt, which were thrown
into the flames, was the means of saw
ing the machine from destruction.
When the fire was out it was discov-
cred that little damage had been done,
other than that caused by the flour and
the salt. which had made quite a mess
of the interior of the machine.
ExpIOsiOn Is Prevented.
The fire was caused by the gaso-
line dripping on the apron, which COW
cred the. muffler. A spark caught this
and started quick as a fash to run to-
ward the tank, which contained the
gasoline. The tank was, however, shut
off in time to prevent an explosion.
The street about the machine was
moist and a great mess was caused by
tho ao,7r which r,aada "A sticky ra ste
however, cmfwypetaotncmfw
wherever 1t touched the wet pave
ment Considerable difficulty was ex-
perienced in cleaning up the street aft
er the scare had subsidized.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-14
FARMER PUNCHES" A
JOHN DOE TRAMP
Fire Was Caused By Dripping Case
lene, Which Fell on Apron Gov
ing the Muffler.
Especial to THE T1MEs.)

Grown Point, Ind. Aug. IA one
legged John Doe tramp was arrested
at Merrillville, Ind, yesterday by a
deputy sheriff and, according to the
stories going the rounds, he is what
might be termed a bold, bad man. En-
tering the farm residence of a farmer
in that community, whose name could
not be learned. it is said that he fright
ened the wife and children of the farm
er until the woman was made sick
through fear.
The woman threatened at first to
turn the dog on the tramp. which an
gered him. and before he left the prem
ises, it is said, made threats of cut
ting up the entire household. The
farmer soon got on his trail with a
shotgun. and found him in a nearby
field, where, it is said, he tied him to
the rear end of his wagon and hauled
and dragged him to the justice shop
in Merrillville. Here the justice in
formed the parties that he could only
hold the prisoner one hour, and before
the farmer returned he had been turned
loose. Sheriff Grant, however, heard OF
the case, and investigated it further
and ordered his deputy to find the mis-
creant and re-arrest him. After a search
Mr.. John Doe was found and brought
TO Crown Point, where his hearing was
to have taken place before Judge Mich
aelson this morning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-14
CHARGED WITH RIOIINGI
Especial to THE T1MEs.)

East Chicago, Ind, Aug 14.-War-
rants for thirty four foreigners, charg-
ed with riot. were issued by Judge w.
A. IRELAND yesterday, and the result
was a motley array OF men gathered
about the corridors of the city hall and
in the municipal court room all morn
ing and part of the afternoon. The
men were wanted in connection with
fight they are alleged to have been
parties to, when George Popp. one of
their companions, was set upon and
badly cut. The quarrel started in a
saloon at the corner Of Railroad ave-
nue. and One Hundred and Forty-efghth
street, and the men engaged in it were
elected. George Popp was the object
of attack, and the moment the crowd
got outside they rushed peIl nell aft
er him, tearing down Railroad avenue
as far as the Famous Manufacturing
companys plant. where the fight be-
came general Nobody seemed to know
what the fight was all about, as the
men were all drinking, and after the
excitement had subsidized and the atmos-
phere had cleared, their memories were
a bit hazy. AS many OF the thirty-four,
for whom warrants We're issued, as
could be found were hustled into court
Three pleaded guilty and the remainder
took cOntinuances and were admitted
to bail of 50 each. Those who pleaded
guilty were fined 81 and costs, amount
ing to s1645 each.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-14
MAYOR De BRAIE RULES
OUT SLOT MACHINES
A Number Crop Out in East
Chicago Despite Orders
of Executive.
lspeciaI to THB T1MEsN

East Chicago. Ind, Aug. 1.-THE slot
machines, which have a tendency to
crop up every once in a while despite
all orders to the contrary, have come
TO the front again. and the result was
an order from Mayor DeBraie, In
structing the police department to ex-
ercise renewed vigilance with view
to suppressing them once more.
While not many have been in evi-
dence, a few have. and Mayor DeBraie
thought the situation behooved him 10
take some action in the matter. Stimuli
taneously with the issuing of the order,
or Immediately following 1t, the ma
chimes began to vanish one at time
and now it can once more be said that
East Chicago and Indiana Harbor are
completely under the lid so far as these
devices are concerned The machines
were particularly Objectionable Ia
Mayor DeBraie. owing to their pres
ence In fruit stores and ice cream par
lors, where young and unsophisticated
boys and girls have wont to gather. and
for this reason he has been doubIy anx-
ious to have them put out of business
in the twin cities.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-14
LAKE COUNTY TAXABLES BOOSTED
IN GREAT SHAPE By GARY

The Indiana Steel company and Gary
are giving Lake county a prestige
throughout the state. not only in fame
but in the amount of the taxes paid
into the state treasurer hat makes it
rank only below two other counties
One of these, Allen county. will un-
doubtedIy be passed next year and Lake
county will only be surpassed in tax
able property by Marion county itself
in which indianapolis is located.
Lake county has jumped into the
first division of the counties that pay
the most money to the state in taxes.
Since the November settlement last
year the northern district has boosted
itself from sixth to third place, and is
hard at the heels of Allen county.
which has had second place for years.
Vanderburg county, which was third,
is now sixth; Vigo still remains fourth,
St. Joseph fifth, Madison seventh and
Tippecanoe eighth. Wayne has boosted
itself out of the cellar position of the
champion ten counties, and has ex-
changed places with Grant, which was
ninth Grant is now tenth
The following are the figures as com
piled in the Office of Oscar Hadley,
treasurer of state. from the May re-
turns.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-14

set for 2 o'clock the same day. Attor-
ney Gottlieb. instead of appearing
against Gross. boarded a car for Gary,
and calling Judge IRELAND by telephone
nonsuited the case. Mr.. Gottlieb than
hurried to Judge Fitzgerald's office and
had a warrant issued charging Gross
with embezzlement and obtaining mon
ey under false pretenses.
Gross in the meantime got busy and
swore out a warrant for Gottleib.
charging him with malicious prosecu-
ton. the same being given by Judge
William A Reiland, who issued it, to
Constable James Lowden to serve.
About the time Lowden started for
Gary to serve papers on Mr.. Gottleib
officer Miller of Gary boarded car for
East Chicago to serve similar docu-
ment on Gross.
Both officers were successful in find
ing their men. and both men taken TO
the respective towns in which the war
rants were issued. Mr.. Gottleib's ease
was set for early next week and the
Gary attorney realised in 5000 bonds
Gross was unable to get bail and
spent the night in pail at Gary. His
trial was set for 2 o'clock this after
noon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-14
PENNIES
SOLD At A
PREMIUM
Especial to THE TIMES. }

East Chicago. Ind. Aug. ii. - The
First Calumet Trust and Savings bank
yesterday had on exhibition a lot of
the new pennies just issued from the
mint, over which such huuabaloo has
been made. The pennies bear a bas
relief of the bust of Lincoln and many
are the criticisms that have been heap
ed upon them, partly because of the
fact that the denomination of the coin
is so insignificant. and does not suf-
ficiently honor the martyred president.
and partly because exceptions We're
taken to the initials Of the artist be-
ing inscribed on the reverse side of
the penny. Cashier Frank T. Maloney
Of the First Calumet Trust and Saw
ings bank was handing out a few of
the coins TO the patrons of the bank
as souvenirs but as only a limited
supply was available owing TO the ire
mendous demand for the coins, they
did not go very far. The pennies have
been going at a premium. being sold
on the streets in Chicago by fakirs
who managed to get hold Of them al
five cents for two. The first issue, OF
which those given out by the First
Calumet Trust and Savings bank were
representative, was Of 100000 coins
The First Calumet Trust and Savings
bank is doing considerable unique ad-
vertising of late for the region in
which they do business. Their latest
stunt was to get out 5000 time cards
showing the train schedule for Calu-
met. and these have been freely cir
culated throughout East Chicago and
Indiana Harbor. and have been mailed
to all parts of the United States.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-14
'CALICODICK" EXCHES
THE COURTS SYMPATHY
Gary Colored Man the Vic
tim of a Low Down
Trick.
DISCHARGED BY THE JUDGE
Father Of Twenty-Seven Children
Shows Fitzgerald That He Had
Rard Row to Hoe.

When the case of Henry Reid. ac-
cused of being drunk and disorderly,
was called in the Gary city court this
morning by Judge Fitzgerald, there
was no interest or enthusiasm shown
by the Judge or any of the lawyers
present But when the jail door was
opened and calico Dick" in the per-
son of the undressing Henry Reid
walked out, everybody, including the
judfe. sat up and began to take notice.
For be it known that Calico Dick is
the living embodiment of some of ex-
President Roosevelts most precious
ideals
Calico Dick is a colored gent of SO
summers. acknowledges parentage Of
q children and coyly admits having
entered the sacred bonds of matrimony
six different and distinct times. and
has as many certificates Of marriage
to prove it, to say nothing Of num-
Der of dog licenses thrown in. AS If
this wasn't enough he enjoyed the dis
tinction of being permitted to make q
speech in court in which he proclaim
ed his undying fealty to Mistah Knots
He is sometimes known as Three Bali
Dick, but his right to this title has
never been established by thorough
investigation and he denies having ev-
er engaged in the pawnbroker bust
ness. When question on the frs
count in the charge against him thai
of being drunk. he acknowledged the
allegation but soiemnly insisted tha'
he purchased the necessary in Ham
mond When it came to the SECOND
count Calico grew eloquent
''Jedge." he said, "Ah know YOU al
won't blame me when you all heal
what a lowdown trick Shorty VII,
works foh John Bonick suved. All
brought back to bottles Of good Is
cent beah from Hammond an put then
in Bonick's ice box to cool. That Their
no count niggah done steal that goo,
| bean an left two bottles of that cheaI
rough top in its place. If that ain
enough to make any man staht rougi
house ah'd like to know what IS"
This last argument was too nue.
for the sympathetic nature of JNdg
Fitzgerald to withstand, and he fel
| for it.
Discharged" said he. and called til
next case