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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
HASKELL in COURT.
Oklahoma Governor Appears to An
swer Charges of Fraud.

Tulsa, Okla, April 5.-Governor
Charles N Haskell and six other
prominent Oklahomans under in
dictment for alleged fraud in the
Muskogee land lot case. appeared in
the United States circuit court here to-
day ready; for trial. Judge John A.
Marshall of Utah. the special judge as
signed to try the cases was on hand
and there was present in court be-
of the strongest arrays of counsel
probably that was ever interested in
a case in an Oklahoma court.
The programme called first for dis
position of the motion to quash filed
at Muskogee on March IA. by the de-
PENDANTS and in which sensational
allegations were made. The motion
charged misconduct upon the part of
the special assistant attorney general,
sylvester Rush of Omaha. who con-
Quoted the grand jury Investigations
at MUskogee in February that re-
suited in the indictments being re-
turned
1t was alleged that government
secret service operatives gave hearsay
testimony before the grand jury, that
important testimony was suppressed.
that the government denied the jury s
request for certain testimony. that
witnesses were coerced and held in
subsection and that Attorney Rush
told the jury that indictments should
be returned for the reason the gov
eminent wanted it done.
Attorney Rush. in an interview re-
fendent's allegations. and he was on
hand in court today to represent the
government and to deny these
charges
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
LOCAL MENTION.

Chas. Bennett registered optician.
100 Kansas avenue.
Fire just a few minutes after the
noon hour today partially destroyed the
little wash house behind the W. w.
Manspeaker residence at 1908 Harrison
street Overheated stove the cause
The damage did not amount to very
much.
DR.. S. Temple, Osteopath. 735 Kansas
ave. Ind. 1912. Res 1868 Black. Bell 1885.
When in need of lumber or building
material, see J. B. Whelan & Co., 4th
and s. F. tracks. Tells. s65.
H E. White. who was charged with
nine counts of liquor selling entered a
plea of guilty to five counts this af-
ternoon. and sentence was deferred
while he could arrange for protracted
visit at the Wilkerson hotel
After all the cheapest thing sold in
Topeka when considering the real
value received, is the Independent tele-
phone service.
A cellar full of tires at Padgett's Tire
House, lis E. 7th. Topeka, Kan
DIN Thompson. an employee of Fraser
Bros, made complaint against Solo,
mon Warren and John Doe" both col
ored, whom he charged with picking
his pocket of 81. Warren is under ar.
rest, but Mr.. Doe has not been cap
tured.
Eagles Cupid cigar, is a most re-
markable value at sc. 1t possesses a
quality of flavor and aroma, usually
found in the most expensive brands,
always the same high quality.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
KNEISLER IS RELEASED.
Veteran Jointist Paroled by the
County Commissioners.

Robert Kneisler, the veteran joint,
ist is out of Jail. He was sentenced
to 60 days in and 5000 fine on two
counts, paid all the fine and costs and
served 80 of the days, and the county
commissioners have paroled him for
the other 80 days. But there is still
other trouble for Kneisler. At this
term of court he will have to stand
trial on the charge of breaking Gus
tody." At the time of his arrest last
year, Kneisler walked away from
policeman who had arrested him. and
spent several months in Kansas City.
1t will be useless to convict him of
anything, as he was paroled on the
other charge because the county
physician feared he would die in
captivity. Kneisler is suffering with
creeping PARALYSIS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
GAP CLOSED AT LAST.
Chicago and New York Now Connect
ed by Trolley Line,

Chicago. April 5.-Direct connection
between Chicago and New York by
trolley became a reality. when a two
car train pulled into Pullman over the
tracks of the Kensington & Eastern
railroad. just completed.
The line closes the last gap in the
system of interurban railroads which
stretch across the continent to Chicago
from the eastern seaboard and a trip
to New York over lines operated by
electric power is now possible. The
route is still little roundabout, it is
true. but it is there, and the dreams of
electric railroad promoters have been
realized
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
6 MONTHS IN JAIL FOR ASSAULT.
William Hicks Made a Poor impress
sion on the Court.

William Hicks, colored. who was
arrested last fall on the charge of US
ing his fowling piece to chase away
pair OF deputy sheriffs who desired to
arrest him for hunting without per-
nit. was sentenced by the district
court this afternoon. At the prelim-
mary, Hicks tried to prove an alibi,
but was unsuccessful He agreed to
plead guilty today. but asked permits
sion to make a statement In this
statement he kept on with the alibi
movement. declaring that he did not
hold UP the officers. and following
his testimony in the lower court.
Then why did you plead guilty?"
asked the court.
"B'caus nah lawyers told me it was
the easiest way out" replied Hicks. 1t
was a frutless effort. The court OBJ
served that Hicks story was rather
weak. and sentenced him to six
months in Jail for assault.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
RAILROADS WIN.
Kentucky Roads Win Injunction Suit
in e. S. Supreme Court

Washington. April 5.-The in
junction suit of the Kentucky rail-
roads, in which the roads asked that
the railroad commission of Kentucky
be restrained from carrying into effect
the order of the commission of June
20, 1906, fixing rates on intrastate
business in that state, was decided to-
day by the supreme court of the
United States in favor of the roads.
The case came to the supreme court
on appeal by the commission from a
decision by Judge Cochran of the
United States circuit court for the
eastern district of Kentucky in which
he held to be unconstitutional the
Kentucky statute known as the Nc
Chord law and issued an order per-
petuaily enjoining the enforcement of
the law. The lower court was affirmed,
but the supreme court, holding that
the state did not authorize the whole
sale creation of schedules. avoided
dealing with the constitutionality ques-
tions involved The decision was an
nounced by Justice Peckham.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
MASONS WIN A POINT.
-Four Firms of Contractors Agree to
Their Demands.

The brick and stone masons' union
has made a stride toward victory IN
their demand for a raise In the Wase
The uasons struck on April l, and to-
day four or FIVE contracting firms have
announced that they will pay tne
wages demanded and continue VIII
their work The contractors VINO ndV We
nm to date are. Barber & Mills, Doug
las & Evans. Bowers & Kearns anu
TT was the only thing to do, saIa
Mr.. Mills of the Mills d BarpeI IA +ia
today '.unless we could afford 10 .le
mn ali work for the year. 1t is very
small matter anyway are
A number Of other contractors ,,e ss
still holding out. and will hold met
ing sometime this week to TAKE 60 I've
ac9ion In the matter. There are solite
tbreafs of importing outside LABOR "
do the building in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
LOST IS ENGINES.
Texas & Pacific Suffered Severely in
the Fort Worth Fire.

FIT. Worth, Tex, April 5.-Investiga-
ton today following last Saturday s
fire, which caused more than $3,000,0 900
loss. revealed the fact that the Texas
& Pacific railroad lost So instead of 20
engines in the destruction of its round
house The burned area will be re-
built Two hundred children were I'M
able to attend school today because of
books and clothing lost in the fire.
Negroes today reported to the police
that the fire was incendiary and was
started by negroes for malicious pur-
poses. George Harris, a negro, in un-
der arrest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
SANTA FE ANNOUNCES ADVANCE.
Local Missouri Rates Increased to
Three Cents Saturday.

The Santa Fe passenger department
also announces that the three cent
rate for local fares in Missouri will go
into effect next Saturday. This will
mean straight rate of three cents
per mile for all intrastate journeys.
Other roads are planning to install the
three cent rate at the same time.
The interstate rates which will be
readjusted to meet the three cent
Missouri rate will be in effect on and
after May 10. If the adjustments are
not all completed by that time, those
which are completed will take effect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
Decorations to Be in Black.

Acapulco, Mexico, April 5.-In def
erence to the memory of those who
lost their lives in the recent theater
fire, Governor Damien Flores has re-
quested that there be no demonstra-
ton on the date of his second inaugu-
ration as. chief executive of the state
this month. The people killed in the
theater fire had gathered in his honor
and the governor has ordered that the
decorations for his Inauguration be in
black, as a tribute to the victims of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
FOR "a HOURS FLIGHT.
Count Zeppelin Makes Another Assem-
sion in His Airship.

Friderichshafen, April 5.-The Yep
pelin airship assembled from here this
morning at Is minutes past O'Clock
1t is the intention of the aeronauts to
make a flight of "a hours duration.
The destination of the Zeppelin air.
ship is known only to those Immediate
-ly concerned in the voyage, but it is
presumed to be Strasburg.
Riberach. Wurtemburg, April 5.-The
Zeppelin airship Unanswered in this
vicinity this morning for two hours
and a half.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
Boom i'm Cotton.

New Yourk. April 5.-New high rec
ords were made for the season in the
cotton market today on active general
buying with May contracts selling at
979 and October at 955. or SO to 60
points above the low level of two
weeks ago. Dry weather in the south
west, and reports of an improved
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
COMMENCEMENT ar X. U.
Programme Contains Names OF Sew
eI;lI Widely Known Speakers

eraI Widely Known Speakers.
Lawrence. Kan, April 5.-The pro-,
gramme of addresses for commence,
ment week at the University of Kan
sas this year, which has just been an.
nounced. includes some widely known
speakers. The commencement ad-
dress will be delivered June by
George B. Mcclellan Harvey, editor
proprietor of the North American Re-.
view and president of the firm Of
Harper & Brothers.
The baccalaureate sermon, Sunday,
June 6, Will be preached by DIR. Her
bert L. Willett, dean of the Disciples
Divinity house at Chicago university,
and head of the department of Semitic
languages in that institution DR..
Frederick ]. Turner. head of the his
tory department at Wisconsin. will de-
liver the Phi Beta Kappa address on
Pioneer Ideals in the University"
Monday, June T. The alumni address.
Tuesday, June s, will be delivered by
Richard r. Price. a graduate of the
university in the class 1897.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
DRY Demonstration.
Marching Column of 1 900 Women and
Children.

Lexington, KY. April 5.-The towns
OF Ashland and Cattlettsburg and
Boyd county, with a combined popu-
iation of 10000 are today engaged in
hot local option election. over l.
600 women and children took part in
Q dry demonstration, marching
through the streets Women are hold
ing prayer meetings and song services
at the voting places.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
Rigby to Improve Property.

NJ. F. Rigby today announced that
the buildings which he recently pur-
chased which front on West Fifth
street just back of the brick building
on the northwest corner of Fifth and
Kansas avenue would be improved.
Mr.. Rigby has com leted arrange
ments for putting in new fronts on
these buildings, and the work will be
started imm ediately
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
MRS. HUNT LEASES MANsPEAKER
Daughter of Proprietor of the Cope
land, to Start Boarding House.

Mrs. Anna G. Hunt, daughter of
James Copeland Gordon proprietor of
the Copeland hotel, has leased the
Manspeaker residence at the corner of
Tenth and Harrison street, and will
within a few days establish an elegant
boarding house. for the Topeka elite.
This place is well located for a board.
ing house and has been run as such
off and on for the past ten years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
1T KEEPS THE MONEY.
S. c. Dispensary Commission in Suit
OF Liquor Dealers.

Washington, April 5.-The famous
South Carolina dispensary case, in
volving the disposition of about $780,
600 of dispensary funds held by the
state dispensary commission was de-
cided by the supreme court of the
United States in favor of the commits
sion. the opinion being by Justice
White.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
ALFALFA MILL FOR MANHATTAN.
Building to Be Erected During the
Summer Months.

Manhattan, Kan. April "a COM
pany, to be known as the Purity Milling
company of Manhattan, Kan, has been
organized with a capital stock of $50, 900
and a charter has been applied for. The
stock is nearly all paid up.
This means that the proposed alfalfa
mill near the plant of the Long Barner
Milling company will be built this sum-
mer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
To Investigate Discrimination.

Washington, April 5.--The secretary
of state and the secretary of COM
merce and labor were today directed
by a senate resolution introduced by
Senator Daniel to furnish to that body
information concerning the selling of
goods made in America cheaper in
foreign countries than in the United
States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
senate to Take Up Census Bill.

Washington. April 5.-The house
bill to provide for the next census will
be reported to the senate next Thurs
tlay by Mr.. LaFollette, chairman of
the committee on census. In making
this announcement Mr. LaFollette
stated that he would ask the senate to
proceed to the consideration of the
bill Friday and thereafter until it is
passed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
MAY WHEAT SIPS IL.
Highest Point in Years Is Reached in
New York.

New York, April 5.-The local wheat
pit was thrown into state of excite
ment this afternoon by sudden rush
of May shorts to cover, advancing the
price to $1.261a, the highest figure in
several years. July sold at a new high
record. selling at $1.161s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05

trade demand, seemed to attract in
vestment buying, and while realizing
was very heavy, it was well taken,
with the market holding a net gain
of to 5 points at midday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. Jane Usher Campbell. wife of
Alex F. Campbell. died Sunday at the
home of her mother, Mrs. Mary Usher
1901 Oakley avenue. The funeral was
held at o'clock this afternoon from
the residence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
Extradition Treaty With France.

Washington, April 5.-The senate
today ratified an extradition treaty
between the United States and France.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05

st. Cloud, France. April 5.-W. K.
Vanderbilt's Prestissimmo II won the
third race here today. Silver Steak
also one of Mr. Vanderbflt's horses,
got place in the last race.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05

Mrs. Sarah White Forsythe, aged 81
years, died at the home of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. ]. E. Kirkpatrick, 1881 Col
iege avenue, early Sunday morning OF
pneumonia Funeral services were held
from the Second United Brethren
church this afternoon at o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05

Reiser L. Hayes. 10 years old, died
at the home of his parents, 307 Bran
ner street, Sunday of appendicitis The
CODY viii be sent to Hiawatha for in
terment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05

the greatest catastrophe the state has
known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-05
COUNTRY STORE FOR SALE

] commas vi
oil house and ice mouse
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-09
RED MEN COMING
FOR HAYMAKER DEGREE
Local Tribe VIII Convince York Covn-
~ Braves That There Is Such
Thina as Believing"

The question as whether or not the
Red Men OF Grafton. York county,
believe" will be settled in Hampton
during the latter part OF this month,
when the braves OF that section come
here to receive the Haymakers' de-
gree from Hampton Hay Lofts team.
II is said that about fifty Of the Red
Men in Grafton ave anxious 10 be-
lieve" and as the Hampton degree
team is well fitted 10 convince one
that their BELIEF is worth while. the
coming visit will he a great occasion
in Haymaker circles.
Following the comforting of the de-
gree upon the candidates OF the Graf
ton tribe the loca, lawmakers will
tender the visitors a banquet and re-
cepticn in Red Mems hall.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-09
CUBA Is FLOODED.
Rivers Go Over Banks, Sweeping
Bridges Away.

HAVANA. Oct S-The situation in
Cuba is serious today. Rivers have
gone over their banks. bridges have
been swept away and property dam
ages to the extent OF hundreds OF
thousand Of dollars has been done
Four lives are known to have been
lost. and there are reports of further
loss of life
For forty eight hours there has
been no let-up in the heavy rain. The
towns most severely affected by the
flood are Natanzas. Sagua and Jaruco.
The last named is near Havana.
In these towns bridges have been
destroyed and houses washed away
in the soothing rivers.
IL is feared that the loss will be
much heavier before the storms and
floods pass. as there is no sign OF a
cessation Of the rain
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-09
FOR SALE CHEAP.

pair National Computing Scales
any reasonable offer accepted. l Drop
Head Sewing Machine. $3.50. ? Blu
reaus. at s. and se.50 each. | French
Plate Mirror. iSx40 inch. $3.50. Cots
and Springs. while they last, at fsc.
Blue Flame 2-burner Oil Stove.
1926. large Trunk, new. s3ss.
steel Range s9.50. Hall Rack with
mirror. 1915. Bed Lounges. (new).
at $3.50 each. Laundry stove. $3.50.
Photograph Horns. size 16xS0. CSC.
National Cash Register. total adder.
s3a. Iron safe. $50. We guarantee
every piece OF these goods to be as
represented. II viii pay you to eau
and inspect these goods.
WHITE FRONT AUCTION HOUSE,
f15 w. Queen ST. Hampton. Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-09
MR.. LYNCH IN HARNESS.
Former Hmpton Y. M. c. A. Secretary
at Work in New Eeild.

From the Cumberland News OF Oct.
8. IT is learned that Mr. r. Walter
Lynch. who left Hampton the first
OF the month to take charge of the
Y. NJ c. A. work in that city. has
already taken up aggressive work A
public reception was rendered him on
Tuesday night, at which the keynote
was, Don't knock, but BOOST" At
the reception announcement was made
by the president of the board OF man.
ayers that $4,000 would be spent at
once in charging and remodelling the
building, adding swimming pool,
bowling alley. and billiard room. as
well as additional living apartments.
The reception was under the au-
spices of the Ladies' Auxiliary and
was a signal success. The News
speaks very iatteringly of Mr.. Lynch,
who in his response to the address
Of welcome. spoke very hopefully and
enthusiastically Of the outlook for the
future of the work in that city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-09
NOTICE.

y. The annual meeting >of the stock
holders fthe Peoples Building and
Loan Association OF Hampton. Va.
viii be held IN Bassette's Academy OF
Music in the city OF Hampton at s
o'clock p. m. on Monday. the nth
day OF October. 1909. for the election
N directors TO serve for the ensuing
year, and for such other business as
may properly come before the meet
ing.
HARRIS BARRETT Secretary.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-09
LITTLE BOY BREAKS
LEG WHILE AT PLAY
Master Martin kenney Meets With
Painful Accident at Syms- Eaton
Academy.

Master Martin Kenney. the nine
year-old son of Magistrate ]. Martin
Kenney. in East Hampton. broke his
right leg between the ankle and knee
while playing at the Syms- Eaton
Academy yesterday morning. The
boy. with a number of others, was
engaged in the game of chasing the
fox"
He attempted to jump across a
small ditch, when he lost his balance
and fell on the side of the embank-
ment. swapping the large bone in the
leg.
Mr. r. I. Mason took the little fell
low to his home in East Hampton.
where he was given the necessary
merical attention
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-09
'. N. c. A. Members 10 Hold Annual
Session Next Week,
RECEPTION TO NEW OFFICIALS
Secretary Heffelfinser and Physical
Director Flanders TO Be Guests OF
Honor Of the Ladies' Auxiliary
Ladies Elect Officers.

Following the annual meeting OF the
members of the Hampton Young
Mems Christian Association next
Thursday night. the Ladies' Auxiliary
OF the association will give a re-
ception to Secretary Charles Heffel-
finger and Physical Director William
Il. Flanders. Mr.. Heffelfinger has
Just assumed the secretaryship, while
Mr.. Flanders came here last week
from Bloomingdale, y. Y, 10 become
the physical director. The reception
will be for the purpose OF having all
the members meet Mr. Heffelfinger and
Mr.. Flanders.
The annual gathering OF the men,
bers of the association is an event
OF interest in Y. NJ. C. A. circles and
the meeting this year will be espec-
tally interesting. owing TO the electio-
Of five directors. The terms OF
Messrs. G. A. Schmelz, John Wey-
mouth, w. II. Pearson. r. B. Tennis
anu JdCOU CABI anu tAN
members will select their successors.
Following the election of the directors
the board will meet to elect a presi
dent and other officers.
Auxiliary officers.
The Ladies' Auxiliary held its an
nual meeting Thursday afternoon.
when the following officers were
elected:
President-Mrs. C. w. Belts.
Vice president-Mrs Charles Hef-
felfinger -
Secretary-Mrs. NJ. Otto Lackey.
Treasurer-Mrs. Jesse Cunningham
The auxiliary discussed the arrange
ments for the reception to the new
secretaries and also decided to have
a linen shower during the three
days of the latter part Of October to
raise money with which to pay OF
the furniture debt 1t was determined
to ask the women generally of the
city to contribute something in the
shape OF fancy work or linen to the
cause The donations are desired be-
fore the 25th of October.
The following ladies were consti-
tuted a committee to receive the con-
tributions for the shower:
Mesdames NJ. o. Lackey. Frank W.
Darling. Charles Heffelfinger. William
E. Flanders, Samuel H. Sayre, Edward
Little, Arthur r. Thompson, ]. Archie
Vaughan, and Misses Hattie Howe,
Maria Peek, and Lille Wood.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-09
WILL GIVE SILVER SET.
FYouna Women viii Compete for PREF
~ Prize at Eiks' Coming Fair.


One of the features of the coming
fair of Hampton Lodge of Elks Will
be the handsome silver set 70 be .vot-
ed 10 the most popular young woman,
and already considerable interest has
been aroused in the contest. rhe
young lady securing the largest num-
Der OF votes will be awarded the
trophy. which consist OF a five piece
silver set.
The set. which is Of very hand
some design, has been placed on dis
play in the window AT Frankel Il
Eiseaman's clothing store and will re-
main there until II is carried away
By the successful contestant.
The fair will be held during the
last week in this month in Armory
Hall Mr.. John w. Skinner IL the
man managing the fair and he is ar
ranging a program of many novel and
catching ttractions.