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The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
President of the United States
Goes to New Haven
To Attend a Meeting of the
University Corporation.
LUNCH AT HADLEY'S
Says There Will Be No DipIo.
matte Appointments Soon.
Leaves for New York on Late
Afternoon Train.

New Haven. Conn, March 10
President Taft arrived here at 11:15
O'Clock and was driven Immediately to
Woodbridge hall to attend the Yale
corporation meeting. At the station
a squad of police mounted and on foot
were on hand for guard and escort
duty. As the president emerged from
the station he was cheered by the
large crowd which had assembled.
At the station President Taft was
greeted by Secretary Anson Phelps
Stokes of the university. The president
and the members of his party walked
through the station to carriages. The
president rode with Secretary Stokes
in basket phaeton. AT the graduates
club and Hendrie Hall, the students
of the law department were in wait
ing and cheered the president as he
passed.
At Woodbridge hall President Had
ley met the party on the steps and as
he shook hands with the president the
latter affectionately placed his arm
around President Hadley's shoulders
and they went in that way to the
presidents office. Here President Taft
shook hands with the fellows who
were in waiting and without delay the
meeting was opened.
President Taft on his "trip here from
New York had as his guests in his
private car several fellows of the cor
poration and to these he declared that
he had no intention of resigning from
the corporation
President Taft stated today that he
would not make any important diplo-
matte appointments or changes for
three or four months to come and de-
clared that reports as to his selections
for the various posts would in the
meantime be pure guess work.
President Taft is deeply concern ed
as to the condition of his naval aid.
Lieutenant Zemmes Reid, who was
thrown from his horse in Washington
yesterday, Mr.. Taft yesterday sent a
dispatch to the secretary of the navy
directing that he be kept informed as
to Lieutenant Reid,s condition.
Following the meeting 5of the Yale
corporation Presidept Taft was driven
to President HadIey's house where he
was entertained informally at lunch
con.
The president left for New York
late this aftern oon.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
CENSUS BILL PASSES.
As Enacted by tho House 1t Is Vic
tory for Civil Service.

Washington. March 19.-The first
piece of legislation to be acted on by
the house during the special session
was the bill providing for the taking
of the thirteenth census. which was
passed. IN its present form the
measure gives to the civil service com
mission jurisdiction over appoint
ments and provides for the printing of
the reports by the government print
ing office. AS enacted at the last ses-
sion the bill stripped the civil service
of such authority and there was a pro-
vision allowing some of the printing
10 be done by private firms. because of
which President Roosevelt vetoed it.
A further amendment was made
whereby appointments are to be ap-
portioned pro rata among the states.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19

day. Then take the Parkhurst-Davis
fire. This was a mammoth four story
structure without a wall of any kind
running through the building. 1t was
simply shell of four outside walls NIL
ed with combustible material Here is
another case where the insurance COM
panies should lear the loss If they VIII
risk placing such an insurance on such
a building.
The idea of placing Chief Wilmarth
on the retired list and appointing new
man has never been breathed to Mayor
Green. This is where the supporters OF
the proposition were wise. But 1T VIII
take a good solid mahogany frame to
fix up matters that will tear down the
present city administration and adopt
new methods in the government OF the
fire department.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19

affiliation in the Blue Lodge must be
maintained to retain membership in
the Scottish Rite.
The decorating of the big Scottish
Rite banquet room which is being
made under the direction OF the wen
known artist, Albert T. Reid, will be
completed for the time of the reunion
The plan of design adopted in the wall
and ceiling decorations of this room
is very artistic, chaSte and elegant
and the color effect most charming.
The banquet hall is comfortably fur
nished with tables, big banquet chairs
and a full line of American china
decorated with special Topeka Con-
sistory crest and a corresponding line
of glassware and silverware. The re-
suit gives one of the most elegant and
perfectly equipped banquet halls in
the state of Kansas today.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
MAN GROUND TO PIECES
Parts of Body Scattered for Distance
of 15 Miles.

Portland Ore. March 19-Glen
Downs a young logger from Still
water Mimi. was killed under a
train of the Great Northern railroad
near Everett. while stealing a ride on
the brake beam. His body was
found scattered all the way from
Lowell to Monroe. Wash, about
fifteen miles. A leg was picked up at
Lowell part of the trunk near this
city and several pieces with some
clothing and blanket were round
near Monroe.
A letter and a hospital certificate
identified the remains. which were
ground beyond all resent blance to
human body All day the section
crews brought parts of the body from
along the track. a cousin of the dead
man. r. NJ. Downs. is supposed to be
a resident of Everett
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
TALK BEGINS MONDAY.
Tariff Bill Was Read in the House
Today.

Washington, March 19.-Four min
utes late in convening, the house after
being in session six minutes today
took a brief recess. Mr.. Payne Of
New York, who moved the recess,
gave no explanation for so doing
When the house reconvened, Mr.
Payne called up the tariff bill. which
was read at length in committee of
the whole. The designation by the
speaker of Mr.. O1mstead of Pennsyl-
vania as chairman of the committee
while the tariff bill is under consid-
Grafton elected Republican applause.
Mr. Payne announced that general
debate on the bill would begin Mon
day.
Mr.. Simms (Tenn.) inquired of the
chair the reason for reading the bill
when no one was paying attention.
The chair reminded him that the
rules required such procedure unless
by unanimous consent the reading was
Then" said Mr.. Simms. "to end
this farce, I move that the further
reading be dispensed with
"I object" shouted Mr.. Payne in a
loud voice, and the clerk proceeded.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
BOY KIDNAPPED.
Captors Demand $4,000 Ransom
From the Parents

Sharon. Pa, March 19,-Ten thousand
dollars ransom is demanded for the re-
turn of Willie Whitla, Attorney James
Whitla's 8-year-old son. who was
spirited away from school here by an
unknown man, furnishing a mystery
which the detectives of the country
have been asked to solve. Accompany
ing the demand for ransom is a covert
threat that the boy will be killed unless
the money is produced Chief of Police
Grain received word that the rig in
which the lad was taken away had
been recovered at Warren, Ohio with
the chiId's hat on the buggy seat.
Mr.. Whitla decided to comply with
the conditions of the letter and sent for
publication, to each of the newspapers
specified, the note it directed him TO
insert
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
ONE DEAD; OTHER CRAZY
Two English Tourists Found in a
Shack at Fernie, B. @.

Fernie, b c.. March 1.-TWO English
tourists have been found in a shack
near the Great Northern station, one
dead and the other in dying condi-
ton. The first appeared to have been
dead for about two days. The other is
demented and can give no account Of
himself or the dead man.
Rv labels on their baggage they ap-
peared to have left England in Feb
ruary last by the Empress of Britain
On the bed beside the dead man was
found a purse containing nine SOW
ereigns in English gold. in the vest was
found two English Waltham watches
and four SO bills. Several new suits OF
clothes and grips were also found. Who
the dead man was or how he died re-
mains a mystery
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
HANGED TO A POLE.
Man Who Wounded Police Chief Is
Lynched by a Mob.

Elhns. w. Va, March 1s.-Joseph
Brown. said to have been an ex-con-
vict, who last evening shot and serious
ly wounded Chief of Police Scott White,
at Whitmer, near here, was taken from
Jail by a crowd of men early this morn
ing and lynched Brown was hanged
upon telegraph pole. There was little
demonstration.
Last evening White, who is a son of
Mayor Washington White, of Whitmer,
demonstrated with Brown for using Of
fensive language Brown drew a re-
volver and shot White and then took 10
the mountains. He was followed by :
posse of citizens, captured and placed
in Jail.
White is reported to be doing well
and it is expected that he will recover.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19

"I've been a bad man. but years from
now youll hear of me as an honest
citizen" Mann said in thanking the
jury. Tears were rolling down his
cheeks and his sobs made it almost
impossible for him to speak.
1--WE knew you were innocent said
one of the jurors, his tears flowing
freely. Other jurors furtively applied
handkerchiefs to their eyes as Mann
returned to his mother. throwing his
arms about her neck and crying like a
child.
Women who have been constant at
tendants at the trial weeping and all
trying to talk at once, made rush
for Attorney Erbstein who defended
Mann. Several of them tried to kiss
him. and some of them succeeded
before he made his escape.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
SHORT BUT EFFECTIVE.
Bill Introduced Providing for License
Tax on Corporations.

washington, March 19.-Representa-
tive Coudrey of Missouri has Just in
troduced what is probably the shortest
bill so far presented during the present
session of congress. yet If enacted into
law 1t would probably attract more at
tention than the Sherman antitrust
law.
After the enacting clause the entire
bill is as follows:
That from and after the passage OF
this act all corporations shall pay
license tax of 1-1O of one per cent on
their capital
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
DRAMATIC SCENES.
Verdict of Not Guilty Brought Kisses
to Defendants Lawyer.

Chicago, March 19.-Dramatic
scenes accompanied the acquittal here
of Luman G. Mann. charged with the
murder of Mrs. Francis Gilmer
Thompson last June. The evidence
against Mann was circumstantial. His
defense was an alibi. The jury took
but one ballot. With the words mot
guilty from the lips of the foreman,
the scene in Judge McSurely's court
became one bordering on hysteria.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
AMERICAN WON RACE.
oxford Cambridge Honors Go to
Rhodes Scholar.

London, March 19.-At the Oxford
Cambridge sports at Queens club to-
day the hundred yard dash was won
by L. C. Hull of Michigan, a Rhodes
scholar Time: 10 2-5 seconds.
Hull scored another victor for OK
ford and the American Rhodes scholars
by winning the quarter mile run. His
time was so 3-5 seconds.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
UNCLE JOE KISSED HER.
On Presenting {. Life Saving Medal to
Mary Mccain.

washington. March 19.-For her
heroism in saving the lives of nine
children during the burning of the
General Slocum. near New York, in
1904 Miss Mary Mccain has been
presented by Speaker Cannon, on be-
half of congress, with a silver life
saving medal.
'sThe iron duke of American poll
ties took her blushing face between
his hands and kissed her.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
OAB0BHu ~ BHss
One Defendant in the Carmack
Murder Case
Is Acquitted OF Responsibility
by the Jury.
HOPELESSLY TIED UP
As to a Verdict in the Case OF
the COOperS.
Jury Is Ordered to Continue Its
Deliberations.
HOPELESSLY TIED III

Nashville, March 19.-Judge Hart sent
the sheriff to ask the Cooper jury at
II minutes after noon if it wished to
report. Promptly the word came back
that no agreement had been reached.
I will bring in the jury anyhow" ."
said the court.
Bring in the defendants
There was d hustle and scurrylng OF
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
OLIVER SWORN IN.
Senate After Eight Minutes Session
Adjourns Until Monday.

Washington, March 19.-George T.
Oliver took the oath of Office as a
United States senator from Pennsyl-
Vania today.
The census bill was received by the
senate from the house and referred
to the committee on the census
After being in session eight minutes,
the senate adjourned until Monday.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
DON'T WANT FOOTBALL.
Southern Kansas Conference Knocks
on Bakers Ambitions.

Cofeyville. Kan March 19.-The
south Kansas conference of the NJ. f.
church here today voted, Al to Al.
against permitting a restoration of the
game OF football at Baker university,
the church college at Baldwin, Kan.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19

Such Is the contents of one of the
creeds of Scottish Rite Masonry. The
annual spring reunion of the Ancient
snd Accepted Scottish Rite of Free
Masonry orient of Kansas, valley of
Topeka. consisting of the Oriental
lodge of Perfection No. ;. the Unity
chapter of Knight Rose Croix No 1
Godfrey de st. Omar council of
knights Kadosh No. and Topeka
Consistory No. 1, will be held at the
Masonic temple in Topeka. Tuesday.
March %, Wednesday, March "A. and
Thursday, March 25.
At this time Scottish Rite degrees
will be given to a class of about fiftv
men, coming from all parts of the
state of Kansas 1t will be one of the
largest spring reunions of the history
of the Scottish Rite in this valley Of
Topeka
An applicant for the degrees of the
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
must be an affiliated Master Mason of
good standing and a resident of the
state of Kansas. Many misa pprehen-
sions are frequently found among
Masons as to the qualifications for the
Scottish Rite degrees. many beIievine
that one must be in possession of the
Knight Templar or Royal Arch de-
Erees before he is eligible. This is an
error-the only Masonic prereouisite o
being that one must De an affiliafefi
Master Mason in good standing, which
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
SEVEN MILLION DECREASE
NJ. IA x I. Asks Big Reduction in
Assessment.

The Missouri. Kansas & Texas rail-
way filed its statement of taxable pro-
perty in this state with the state tax
commission today as follows:
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
National BANK for McCracken

Washington March 19.-The comp
troller of the currency has approved
the conversion of the Bank of Nc
Cracker, Kan. into the First National
bank. of McCracken, with $4,000 cap
1taL
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19

1t viii be noted from the above figures
that the Katy has only turned in about
half the property this year that it was
assessed by the board last wear.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
Another FruItless BalIot.

Springfield, ILL.,. March 19.-Another
ineffectual ballot for United States
senator was taken here today
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
Weather Indications

Chicago, March 19.-Forecast for kan
sas: Rain tonight and Saturday.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-19
BIG MASONIC REUNION.
Will Be Held in Topeka March 1925
by Scottish Rites.

"If man say 4 love Cod and
hateth his brother he is liar: for he
that loveth not his brother, whom he
hath seen, how can he ever love God
whom ne hath not seen ?''-I John
iv-20
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-04
RACE WAR
THREATENED
TROUBLE WITH NEGRoEs IN
PrTTsRvRo FEARED-rHE AS.
sAUIrs ON WHITE GIRLS RE.
suLG OF wHoLEsALE AR
RESTS AND TmRExrs FROM
BLACKS.

iPittsburg, Pa. February Ain
spite of many threats or armed re-
sistance pom the parts OF negroes
and the police stil continue the r
Wholesale arrests OF members OF
their race without employment In
the Heron Hill d'str ct OF the city
no outbreak or any kind has occurr-
ed up to the present.
Following the arrest Wednesday
night OF 126 negroes and the re-
ease yesterday OF all but Al, the
police rorce in the districts has been
doobied AID every patroliman has
orders to arre-t every suspicious
negro.
During yesterday afternoon three
were taken TO the pol ce stations
and 1t is anticipated that many
Others will be arrested. No FUR
the attacks upon women or girls
has been reported siace wedne day
night and should one occur. the
temper OF the citizens 1, such that
violence very probably would be met
ed out TO the ASA liant IL caught
Men and women throughout the Sec
ton involved are carrying revolvers
and the negroes are said to be wei
armed also.
Should a clash come, as Is coasia
cred not at all improbable IL more
arrests are made. the result would
be serious. Local orators are inflam-
ug the negroes to resistance and the
Zee Ing is high. The police, how
ever, seem to have the situation we'll
in hand and probably will not make
further discriminate arrests.
or the negroes arrested Wednes-
day night, 80 were fined, most OF
them gong to the workhouse, and
two, Mack MCGEE and Edward Arm
strong were held over for further
evidence, having been partly idsati-
ied as perpetrators OF one of the
attacks on girls.
Owing to the excited condition OF
the negroes the authorities feared
the effect of polit cal meeting he d
In the Heron Hill district last n.ghi
In connection with the pending mu-
nicipal elect on and cent a Gordon
OF fifty policemen to enforce order.
Two arrests We're made. both part.el
being negroes. Otherwise there are
no new Developments in the situa.
tion.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-04
HASKELL INDICTED
WITH SIX OTHERS IN THE LAND
FRAUD CASE.

Muskogee, Okla, Feb. 4.-Seyen
indictments Were returned by the
federal grand jury here last night In
the town lot al eyed fraud invest
cation. the charge being conspiracy
to defraud the government The
names OF the indicted are:
Governor Charles N. Haskell, +.
b. Sewers. A. n. English, G. w Tur-
ner, w T Hutchings, James w Hill,
and Walter Z. Eaton.
Attorney Thomas II. owen, Of
Muskogee, representing Governor
HASKELL, hade arrangements for the
governor to enter his appearance on
Friday and give bond IN the sum or
$4,000 for appearance FOR trial. The
writs Issued are returnable forth
with.
Governor Haskell is at Guthrie,
There is but one Indictment against
I'm. 1t charges conspiring with
Walter r. Eaton and Clarence w.
Turner to defraud the government.
There are two indictments against
Turner AID one each against the
others indicted.
Turner was the first to give bond
In the sum Of $4,000. Hutching
and Eaton called and gave bond OF
$4,000 each. All viii probably be
arraigned before Judge Campbell on
Friday.
muskogee, Okla, Feb. 4.--waltsr
r. Eaton, one OF the men indicted
rs the secretary OF the Indianola
Contracting company of which Gov
ernor Haskell is president and which
1t is a legged scheduled the names Of
many dummies" to secur town lots.
+ fteen OF the wealthiest men in
Mu kogee called at the Office of the
United states marshall here last
night and signed Governor Hasken's
bond for $4,000 Many more askeI
to be allowed TO sign It.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-04
THEATRlCALNOTES
the cRAs. <. GHlMPlIH
STOCK COMPANY COMING

The Charles X. Cnampiin Stock
company that is booked to appear
at the Opera Houss aext week, is
considered by good judges. to be
one OF the strongest companies on
the road today. Mr.. Champlin. has
surrounded himself. with the best
artists that money can eecure. The
repertoire, consists OF moth ng but
high class metropolitan productions
and every play VIII be produced with
all new special scenery and beauti-
full electrical effects. In fact. the
plays produced by the company are
OF SO high standard. as to equal
moot OF the higher pr.ced attrac-
tons
The pay for Monday evening Is
AT Piney Ridge" This play belongs
to the higher class OF attractions
Its story is one OF love and romance.
enllvened by comedy OF wholesome
and natural type. and though full OF
excit ng scene and incidents. they
are brought about in natural con-
siStent manner. There is refresh
ing freedom from the blood and
thunder" is inseparable from many
plays OF the pre- ent day. High
grade vaudeville. will be introduced
between the acts at every perform
ance by John J. Kennedy the funny
man, with the budget OF soags and
funny say ngs.
Four Everstts champion acrobats
and hand balancers. Lula MORT
son in her new up-to-date picture
dance. Musical valpoa monarchs OF
all musical arts Dot Kennedy In
songs and limitations. Thomas
schaeffer introducing electr cal H.
Illustrations OF a trip around the
world. and the very best Illustrated
songs.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-04
NOTICE TO TAKE DISPOSITIONS

To Andrew Williams:
Take notice, that on the goth day
of February. 1909, between the
hours OF s a. m. and D. m. at the
law office OF w. M Minter, in the
town OF Pocahontas, Tazewell coda-
ty Va, l will proceed to take the
dispositions of myself and others,
which said dispositions \ hen so TAX
en- are Intended to be read az evil
dence in my behalf in certain suit
NV pending m the circuit court OF
Mercer county, Wet Virginia, in
which l am plaintiff and you are de-
PENDANT.
If from any cause the taking OF
said dispositions be not commenced.
or II commenced be not completed
on said day, the taking of the same
will be continued from day TO day
and from time to tine, at the same
place and between the same hours,
unit! the same has been completed
FLORENCE l.. WILLIAMS,
BY Counsel.
w. M. Minter, D. q.
1-2-2-1-8-15
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shed and cut to 1T the figure

ly finished and cut to 1T the figure
and retain its Shape after being
numbered. With present cling ne
styles especially womea anow that
the az OF their lingerie makes or
mars the set OF the dress.
oae manufacturer. at least. has
the wit to recognizes THO demand.
ard every garment that Is marked
Defender" IL cut alter perfect pat
terms modelled en- the living fgure.
and fiaNhed aaintiiy whether the
price be small or great. Tho d.f-
ference In cost peng due only to
dneness OF material and elaboration
OF trimming.
SPRING MILLINERY.
The fortunate possessor OF large
VIII 10 chip hat, has only to cover
tho crowa and part OF the brlm.
with white. lilacs and wistarla, or
else with pink roses and white aos
ar und the crown. she will have
apparently. a fresh importst on from
Paris. AS may be Judged, large hats
are again shown and also small
ones, many 81 which are on the turn
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down order, and in colors. Il overs
are ufed in profusion, and roses are
again the leadei. Large ones are
placed In q row around crown,
with an ostrich feather or aigratte
at one de, or roses may be cluster
ed according to taste Especial uso
Is made OF foliage the season,
LARGE TURBANS.
These are the cole novelty in NIL
linery, and the major ty are OF iml-
tation jet Throughout, which is any
thing but attractive. They look
heavy and coarse, whereas a turban
OF black net, with fine quality Jet
ornaments Is very smart. Small
bowi-shapes are also of Jet, and a
small white ostrich feather at one
side, mitigates the tawdry look Of
an al'-jet hat TurbanJ will be
made OF flowers, tulle, or fsh-nst.
and toques also. aad jud ciodsly
trimmed they will prove attractive
Ready-to-wear hats are OF all siEes
and shapes, bulky crowns and mar
row brlms. Ribbon, six drapings
and long quillg curling around the
crowns are the preferred trimmings.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-04
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To The creditors OF Gorge w. Whit
worth deceased:
In pursuance or a decree of the
circuit court of the county OF Mer-
Ger, made In the cause therein pend
ing. TO subject the real estate OF the
said George w. Whitworth to the
payment OF his debts, you are re-
quired TO present your claims
against the estate OF the said George
w. VIII tworth for adjudication to
James s. Kahle, commissioners at
his office in the said county on OF
before the 18th day of March. 1909,
Witness w. B. Honaker. clerk OF
the said court, this 2sth day OF Jan
uary, 1909.
w. B. HoNsAKER, Clerk.
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