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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
HARTMAN IS BETTER.
Says Health Has Improved Greatly
During European Trip.

Says Health Has Improved Greatly
During European Trip.
Cherbourg, Aug. 19.-'Now I am bet
ter. My cure is finishing and / am
very glad I am going to see the sol
of America again. My only hope is
; that voyage back will be as good as
that coming over" said E. H. Harri-
man in reply to a question about his
der especially assigned to convey him
and his party from Cherbourg to the
anchorage of the steamer Kaiser VIII
helm II which will convey him to New
York. The steamer started on its
journey late last night.
Mr.. Harriman's special train. which
left Paris at IL o'clock in the morning
did not arrive until Z o'clock in the
evening being forced to reduce its
speed on account Of the slowness of the
regular train preceding 1t. the locomo-
tive of which was out of order.
A crowd of curious persons had con-
gregated at the maritime station when
the special arrived. A rolling chair had
been provided and was placed beside the
car as soon as the train came to a
the step. DR.. Lyle, Mr. Harriman's
physician. offered the fnancier his arm
but although he was pale and appeared
feeble he declined assistance and slow
ly descended to the platform. He also
declined the use of the rolling chair
ard walked without assistance aboard
the tender. He was protected from the
strong wind by a big overcoat.
The late arrival OF the trains delayed
the sailing of the Kaiser Wilhelm II
three hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
HILL TO MEET JAPs.
Secretary Nagel Sends Invitation to
James j. Hill.

Washington. Aug. 19.-Secretary
Nagel of the department of commerce
and Ia Dor has decided to invite James
y. Hill, chairman of the Great North
ern board, to act as one of the govern
nlent's agents in the entertainment of
the thirty or more representatives of
japanese chamber of commerce, who
will visit this country in September.
It is likely that the secretary himself.
or Assistant Secretary McHarg will
also accompany the party on its tour
of the eastern cities The japanese
merchants and trade experts compris-
ing the party will be the guests of the
Associated Chambers of Commerce of
the Pacific slope, which are paying all
expenses.
The trip is being made in the in
terest of furthering commercial inter
ests of Japan and the United States by
inducing a greater exchange of bust
ness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
WEEDS BROTHERS WIDOW Ar 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shockey Become Illus
band and Wife.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 19.-Arth-
UT c. G. Shockey, 70 years old. a far
mer and stockman of Garnett, Kas.,
and Mrs. Effie Shockey Of Blue Hill,
Neb-, Al years old, met in Kansas
City and were married The groom
was widower and the bride a Wild
ow. Mrs. Shockey is the mother of
two little girls and when they went TO
the marriage license clerks office at
the courthouse Mr.. Shochey had ons
of the children and Mrs. Shockey the
other.
I'VE are going to be married, bue
she won't change her name Mr.
Shockey. who appeared to be not
more than SIS years old. said.
Arthur C. G. Shockey and James
Shockey were brothers. Mrs. Arthur
Shockey died many years ago and
three years ago James Shockey died.
Several months ago Arthur c. @.
Shockey proposed marriage to the
widow of his brother and was ac-
cepted. They left the courthouse to
find a minister and Mr.. Shockey said
they would go to Garnett. Kan.
where they win make their home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
BRAKEMAN BADLY INJURED.
Foot Caught Between Drawbacks and
He May Lose IT.

Parsons, Kan, Aug 19-Reports
have reached here to the effect that
Ed Gould, a freight brakeman on the
Katy, was caught between the draw
heads of two cars and his foot mashed
so badly that amputation Will be
necessary. No further particulars of
the seriousness of the accident could
be learned at the Katy Offices
From all that could be ascertained,
Gould was at work on his train near
WEIGH and was helping to switch the
train In some way one of the draw
heads refused to work and after the
fashion of trainmen, he commenced
to kick the drawhead knuckle into
place so that it would catch His foot
slipped and was caught between the
two cars and as a result mashed so
badly that it was thought at the time
that it would have to be amputated-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
JEALOUSY CAUSED KILLING.
Yeggman Held Responsible for Little
Frank Aliens Death.

Winfield, Kan, Aug. 1e.-In the in
quest held over the body of Little
Frank Allen, the robber killed in the
holdup of Mel Thomas here June s.
the jury found that Allen came to his
death from revolver shot wounds in
hicted by W. j. Troeter, alias Harry
Montague, a well known yeggman and
safe blower.
Jealousy over a woman, wife of the
dead man, is supposed to have been
the motive for the killing Troeter's
Cowley county officers travelled over
5000 miles in two months. shows him
to be a professional safe blower, only
released a year ago from a four year
term in the Arkansas state penften-
tiary for blowing safes at Argenta.
Ark, near Little Rock. His home is
In Frederick county, Maryland He
was arrested June IL in Wichita by
the sheriff of this county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
CURSED HIS DOG. DREW $40 FINE
Thought He Was Justified When Cur
Carried OF His Shoes.

Kansas City. Kan, Aug. ia. H.
Anderton faced John T. Sims, police
judge, On the charge of disturbing the
peace of his neighbors- He was ar
rested on complaint of James Nc
Cleary.
When asked if he was guilty of dis
turbing the peace, Anderton said:
your honor, 1 didn't disturb any
one / got up feeling a little peevish
and I couldn't find my shoes. The dog
had carried them out in the yard.
began to curse the dog and maybe that
is what the neighbors complained of. -
your own testimony convicts you"
said Judge Sims. st will fine you SO
for cursing the dog
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
THEY NAME RI CAMP sTUBBs.
Militiamen on Three SDecial Trains
Reach Fort Riley.

Junction City. Kan, Aug. 19.-The
camp of the Kansas national guard.
on the Fort Riley reservation, this
year has been named Camp Stubs.
The 1900 men composing the guard
have reached camp on three special
trains.
Today the battery began target
practice on the artillery range, and
the two regiments commenced field
maneuvers in small way.
There will be no general maneuvers
until Tuesday and Wednesday of next
week, when the entire guard will join
the regular troops from Fort Riley in
maneuvers in the field. Governor
Stubs and a party of state officers are
coming up from Topeka, Friday after
noon, to remain until Sunday. On
Saturday Governor Stubs will review
the troops and a field day, in which
men from the various organizations
will meet in athletic contests, also has
been arranged
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
At the Air DONG.

Another large crowd was at the Air
Dome last evening to see the musical
farce comedy, 1.-The Hustler" Mr.. Chas.
LEROY was seen in the title role and
had one of the best parts that he has
uiayed during the engagement of the
Morgan People company the past two
weeks. The piece is bright and snappy
and full of good comedy and kept the
audience in an uproar from the very
start. Numerous specialties and must
cal numbers were introduced during
the action of the play The same piece
will be repeated tonight which will also
be china souvenir night. Each lady
attending will receive n beautiful piece
of china. Tomorrow night nameless
MAY will be presented. The manage
ment of the company offers SIS to the
person handing in the best name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
CURTIS TO SPEAK AT OTTAWA.
VIII Address State Convention of
Rural Carriers September 6.

Ottawa. Kan. Aug. Ex-senator
Charles Curtis is scheduled to make
the principal address at the Kansas
Rural Carriers convention that will
hold a two days session here. He
will speak on the opening day and
plans are being made by the local
management to advertise the event
widely.
Other speakers of note among
them a congressman or two. also are
expected to be on the programme but
have not yet given conclusive answers
to the programme committee.
Over 500 delegates and their wives
will be in attendance at the conven-
ton, and a number of special features
are being planned to entertain the
ladies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
TO CONTROL C. H. & d. LINE.
B. & o. Road Is Making Arrange
ments to Take Over Property.

New York, Aug. appropriations
to take over the control of the Gin
cinnati. Hamilton & Dayton Railway
company by the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad company were made today
when new officers of the former
company were elected as follows:
Chairman of the board-Oscar G.
Murray, president of the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad.
President-William d. Cotter, of
Detroit. president of the Pere Mar
quette-
Among the directors elected were
Oscar G. Murray, L. F. Loree, Nor
man B. Ream, William Cotter and
George ". Perkins.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
NEW STATE BANK AT ARGoNIA.
Home and Wichita Capital Interested
in New Institution.

Wichita, Kan, Aug. ia new
bank at Argonia to be controlled by
Wichita capitalists. is announced. A
party of prominent Wichita men visit
ed Argonia one day last week with
this end in view and it is said that
they found conditions there so promis-
ing that they then and there decided
to open a state guaranty bank.
tile section of Kingman county, and it
is though that il is one of the best
towns in this part of the country in
which to open q new bank.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
Washington,s PIauRe spots

lie in he low. marshy bottoms OF the
Fotomac, the breeding ground OF ma
laria germs. These germs cause chfIis
fever and ague, biliousness, jaundice
iaSSltude. weakness and general debflffvr
and bring suffering or death to thou
sands yearly. But Electric Bftters never
troubles. They are the best air, "a
tonic and cure for malaria ever used.
writes r. NJ james. of I.ouellen. s. q
they cure Stomach, Liver Kidney ana
Blood Troubles and win prevent Typhoid
Try them. SOC. Guaranteed by Campbell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19

ers Russell and Haymaker. Fort Col
Inns. won first money in straight heats:
Betterwood, owner George H. White
Milburn, Kan, second; The Earl's
Daughter, owner Frank Wood, Green
City, Mo-, third; Rookie Smith, owner
w. H. Doyle. Fargo. fourth. Time.
2:17A, 2:19H, 2:16K.
In the 3-year-old pace. Mabel Cox
owner T. A Williams, Dallas, took first
in straight heats; Charmond. owner
John r. McQuaig, Tulsa. second; Ken
lucky Queen, owner H. W. Frank. Clay
Center, third. Time, 2:19A, 2:2O
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
PRISONERS TRIED TO ESCAPE.
Their Scheme Was a Novel One But It
Did Not Work.

Leavenworth, Kan, Aug. 1.-TWO
more convicts at the state penitentiary
tried to escape and were prevented by
the vigilance of Guard Newman.
The convicts were c. r. Hughes, up
from Sedgwick county for from five to
seven years for arson: and Frank
Smith from Jewell county, sentenced
to from two to ten years for burglary.
The men were working in the brick
ward loading brick on a coal car and
watching their chance they made
themselves a nest under the car with
some planks across the rods and en-
sconsed themselves in there SO snugly
that it was with great difficulty that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
LEAVENWORTH MAN Is THIRD.
Won Gold Medal In Pistol Competition
at Fort sheridan.

Leavenworth Kan. Aug. 19.-In
the army pistol competition held at
Fort Sheridan, Sergeant John J. Daer-
da, troop F, Fifteenth cavalry from
the post, won third place on the team
with a score of 1904. He will receive
gold medal.
There were forty-three enlisted men
in the last days firing. Sergeant
Daerda is a distinguished pistol shot
and the gold medal won at Fort Sheri-
dan will be another addition to his
many medals for good shooting. He
is also a distinguished rife shot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19

for the same period the year previous.
Receipts from passenger business were
$114,3S6.S3; freight, $1,937,S25-02:
other sources, $16,449.12, making total
receipts, $2,362,173.15; expenses and
taxes amounted to $1,626, 110.45,
leaving a net revenue of $736,02.70s
which is an increase of $246,456.35
over the net results for the year before
for the same quarter, and shows that
business Is picking I'D.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
RESULTS OF CHANUTE RACES.
Brewers Kid, a Pueblo Horse, Cap
tured 81 900 Purse.

Chanute, Kan. Aug 19.-Brewer's
Kid, owned by j. 5. Brewer, Pueblo
won the $1,000 2:I2 pace in straight
heats. Ginger, owner H NJ. Brown
Parsons, took second money. Daniel
Webster, owner w H. Doyle, Fargo,
N D.. third. Jack Beam, owner s. w.
Pomeroy, Colgate. Okla, fourth. Time
2:09A, 2:10. 2:10Z.
In the 2:25 pace, Lulu Hurst. own
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
GROWN GRAY IN SERVICE.
Louis Deutcher Is Now Retired ON
Pension bY Santa Fe

To have been in the service of the
Santa Fe for thirty-eight consecutive
years and to have served under every
general manager and superintendent
of motive power that the road has
ever had is no ordinary career 1t is
a remarkable record. Yet such is the
distinction enjoyed by Louis Deutch-
err of Topeka, Kan, who has Just re-
tired from his duties as foreman of
the tinshop of the locomotive depart
ment. Mr.. Deutcher will receive a
pension of $38 per month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
CORN CROP BROUGHT se,1eo.
Paid One-Half of This Amount to
Landlord for Rent.

Atchison, Kan, Aug. 19.-Near Nor
tonviIle a productive $50 acre farm
the last year. The tenant planted the
entire farm in corn, which yielded
5000 bushels.
When marketed the corn was worth
So cents a bushel, the total receipts
from 1T being $500. Half of that
amount was handed to the landlord
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
CHILD LABOR LAW is VIOLATED.
Inspector Mention Says Atchfson Is
States Worst Offender.

AtchiSon, Kan, Aug. 19.-"In
Atchison there are more violations OF
the child labor law than any other
city in the state" said T. P. Mention,
a deputy state factory inspector.
No child under 16 years of age
should be employed more than eie-t
hours a day and should not be al
lowed to work around machines
Children under 16 years of age should
not be employed at night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
Abe Atten and Stone Draw.

Saratoga, n. Y. Aug 19--Abe
AttelI, the featherweight cha mpion
and Harry Stone of New York fought
ten rounds to a draw here last night.
Until the last two rounds it was
tame exhibition. but in the last two
Stone came with a rush which earned
him a draw.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19

signed by the citizens, and there is
no doubt that already 10 per cent Of
the number of legally qualified voters
who voted for mayor at the last cleo
ton have signed the petitions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19

they were discovered. Guard Newman
missed them and made a search and
it was he who discovered their hiding
place.
This is Smiths second attempt to
get away He got away in September,
1907, but was captured the same day.
Hughes has been in the penitentiary
since 1906. Smith came the next
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
HOT WEATHER Is BLAMED.
Eggs When Shipped But Chicken
When Destination Was Reached.

Pittsburg, Kan, Aug 19.-Six
weeks ago shipment of eggs left
some point in Arkansas for this city,
consigned to Palmer Brothers, whole
sale produce men.
When Inspector Benn, the freight
inspector, opened the shipment to see
that the box really contained eggs as
marked, he found that at least seven
of the eggs were no longer eggs, but
were chickens.
1t may have been the deeIay in
shipment or the heat, but the eggs
were nicely Matched out inside the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
TOBACCO YIELD GOOD.
Harvest Is in Progress I'm Bottoms OF
Atchison.

Atchison, Kan, Aug. 19.-The to-
bacco harvest is in progress in the
Missouri bottoms east OF Atchison
and is resulting in a good yield.
The men employed in the tobacco
fields are making 81 a day and board.
Tobacco culture is profitable in that
section and the tobacco acreage there
VIII be increased next year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
VIII Accept I,ajoie's Resignation.

Cleveland, O., Aug. 19.-That the
resignation of Napoleon Lajoie as
manager Of the Cleveland baseball
team will be accepted is the belief of
Secretary Bernard. MI Bernard said
no action had been taken to NIL the
probable vacancy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19

$44.62O.2 S1 for the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1908.
The operating expenses for the last
fiscal year We're $2S,627,499 as COM
pared with $S3.694,9 67 for the pre-
vious fiscal year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
OLD VET DIES ON HIS WAY HOME
Had Visited Salt Lake G. A. r. En-
campment as Delegate.

Leavenworth, Kan, Aug. ia
telegram announces the death of w.
c. Allen of 334 South Market street
He died at st. Anthony, Idaho, en-
route for home.
Mr.. Allen had been appointed dele
gate to the national G. A. r. encamp-
ment at Salt Lake City and was re-
turning home by way of Idaho.
The deceased was a prominent G. A.
r. man of this town. belonging to the
Eggleston post The body will be sent
to this city for funeral service and in
terment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
MORGAN PAYS DEPOSIT.
Is Now Eligible to Bid on Sale of
Chicago Great Western.

St Paul, Aug. ia certified
check for $500 on the First National
bank of New York. was received to-
day from the banking firm of ]. pier
pont Morgan & Co, by Albert r.
Moore, special master in the Chicago
Great Western receivership case.
This is the deposit required by the
federal court as a prerequisite from
all prospective bidders for the road
when it is sold at auction next Satnr-
day. No other bids are expected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
MAY TRY COMMISSION PLAN.
Parsons Would Change Its Form of
Municipal Government

Parsons, Kan. Aug ia petition
is being circulated and generally
signed by the citizens of this city ask
ing the mayor to call a special cleo
ton for the purpose of voting on the
proposition of Parsons adopting the
commission form of government
The petitions have been generally
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
Smokers.

Save your bands on Burghart's
Favorite, Club House. and Aurora
cigars they are valuable. be sure your
dealer gives them to you and bring
them to Burghart's sol Kansas ave-
nue. and have them redeemed Come
and see the window display of val
liable premiums and get a catalogue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
TO sTRAIGHTEN vERDIGRIs.
Montgomery County Would Avoid An
nual Overf1OWs.

Independence, Kan, Aug. 1s.-Men
with petitions have commenced call
ing for funds for Strengthening the
Verdigris river in Montgomery county
with a view TO eliminating the annual
over7ows that have cost so much
money.
1t is believed that government and
county aid can be secured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
Mobile & ohio Shows an Increase.

Jackson. Miss, Aug 19.-The No
bile & Ohio Railroad company filed it's
report for the quarter ending June 80
with the commission. showing that it
made some money on its business in
this state-almost double what it did
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
L. & n. Road Shows Larger Earrings

Louisville, KY, Aug 19.-The
statement of the Louisville & Nash
Vile railroad for the fiscal year end
ing June 80. announced here TODAY
shows that the gross earnings for the
year were S45,45O.S19, as against
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
Big Sale.

For the next few days the state
Journal will sell old exchanges for FIVE
cents bundle, regular price 10 cents
bundle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19

The Prudential State bank, corner
Seventh and Kansas avenue
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-18

every one to go best makes; all kinds at
prices that are almost cut in half.
Worth up to $3.50 go at .................S1 .10
Others at $1.25, SLID, so, SO; worth almost
double
$500 Automobile Busters go at ......... 95c
$3.50 ones .S1.45 SO ones. .S1.SB
Finest Alpaca Automobile Busters, double
breasted large collars were 81; $3.50
All our 1915 Blue Serge Office Coats $295
Best $3.50 Alpaca Office Coats ..........$ Les
81 CUFF BUTTONS, ESQ
That's just of the items from the jewery
section, and all other kinds equally
duced. These heavy, solid gold rolled plate;
chased, engraved and Jewel settings; former
prices were up to 81; selling out price pair 25c
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-18
GOMPERS TO DEFY
COURT INJUNCTION
HEAD OF LABOR FEDERATION
WILL GO TO EUROPE
Visit TO Various Countries to Be De-
voted to Study of Conditions
Affecting the Working
Glasses

NEW YORK, June H.-Samuei Com
pers reiterated tonight his determlna-
lion TO defy court injunctions II neces-
sarvs TO uphold what he regards as MS
constitutional rights He will sail sat
urday for Europe TO visit labor orgahl-
cations there and to study conditions
affecting emigration to this country
and foreign competition with home IN
dustries. His address was made at the
bon voyage given by the executive
council of the American Federation OF
Labor.
MIR. Gompers had been unexpectedly
presented by the federation earlier in
the evening with purse of money, ana
one speaker after another had voiced
him confidence. Mr.. Gompers said he
was glad that his follow prisoners
Mitchell and Morrison, had spoken be-
fore him, and denied that he or they
wished to be in any opposition to the
courts.
Il have followed the Biblical precept,
he continued, that if they smite the
right cheek, hold out to them the left,
but if there are no more cheeks to be
smitten you have to fight. When it
comes to choice of maintaining my
rights, as handed down to me by the
constitution, and disobeying an injunc-
ton which denies me those rights, l
shall not hesitate
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-18
CARDINAL OPPOSES
BALLOT FOR WOMEN
AMERICAN PRELATE ADVISES
AGAINST POLITICS
Society VIII Be in Peril, He De-
cIares, When 1t Has to De-
pend on One Sex
Alone

EMMETSBURG, Md, June lin
an address to the girl graduates of ST
Joseph's college and academy today
Cardinal Gibbons declared against wom-
an suffrage. saying in part:
Il am entirely opposed to woman
suffrage. not because 1 hate women
for ] love them and want them 10 tul-
fiji the mission for which God intended
them. If you play in the arena OF pol
itics you will be covered with It's dust.
If YOU grasp too much you VIII lose
everything. Nowhere is woman SO
honored as in the United States. ms
is largely due to the chivalry and cour-
tesy of the men, and if you are pro
tecfed by the male sex what more 10
you want2
II want to remind you that woman
has a great mission in life. You shoula
therefore have deep sense OF your
responsibility in the domestic walks
of life. You cannot hope to preach IN
the church, but you can preach IN your
homes and reach those with whom you
come in contact in your daily lives.
aPreach to your fathers and brotn-
ers. Woe be to society if it had TO de-
mend upon the male sex alone-it would
certainly go to the devil