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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
SHOOTS HIMSELF IN HEAD
Clubman Continued Talking to Girl
Over Telephone.

New York. Dec. 24.-After firing a
bullet into his head John Rice prop
ped himself on his elbow on the floor
and calling for the telephone receiver
calmly resumed a conversation he had
been holding with a young woman at
the other end Of the line.
You should see me now. Ray he
said, I'm an awful mess.''
This episode took place in the Chat
ham club early today. Rice was sit
ting with several friends when sud-
denly he jumped up and went to the
telephone.
rs that you, Ray?" he inquired,
when the ring was answered and then
after he had the reply said:
I'm going to do it,
With that he pulled revolver from
his pocket and placing the muzzle at
his ear fired.
Rice dropped to the floor and resum-
ed his telephone conversation. It was
said at the hospital that he has an
even chance for life. He would not say
why he tried to kill himself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
GUTHRIE REVIEWS FIGHT,
Injunction Suit Is Filed to Prevent Re-
moval of Capital.

Guthrie, Dec. 24.-A suit asking an
injunction against the removal of the
state offices to Oklahoma City under
the capital bill passed at a recent spe-
cial session of the legislature was filed
in the supreme court here today in
the name of w. H. Coyle. a heavy tax
payer of this city
Mr.. Coyle detailed several injuries in
business way that would be done
him should the offices be removed and
said many investments had been made
here in the belief that under the en-
abling act the capital would remain
here. His petition alleges that an or
dinance accepting the enabling act has
never been repealed and that no cleo
ton has been held on the question of
capital location. The recent special
session, it alleges was void because
newly elected members sat before the
terms of old ones had expired. The
bill passed, says the petition, is a local
law and revenue measure and did not
comply with requirements of such
laws. The calling of a session at
Oklahoma City on the ground that the
public welfare demanded it is declared
to be Illegal and unjustified
The plaintiff asserts that it is his be-
lief the bill authorizing the removal of
the capital has been signed and fled
with the secretary of state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
CHECK FOR $500, 900.
To Be Handed to Uncle Sam by the
Sugar Trust.

New York, Dec 24.-The American
Sugar Refining company will shortly
hand to the United States government
a check for 100000 in settlement of a
further series OF customs frauds, ac-
cording to the Herald today. This will
bring the total amount recovered from
this company up to nearly million dol
lars.
This latest settlement is in cTGnec-
ton with the so-called draw sack"
frauds, which have been under investi-
cation since the original customs
frauds were detected two years ago, as
a result of the disclosures made by
Richard Parr. The draw back cases
grew out of the abuses of the tariff
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
FREEDOM FOR CHRISTMAS
Frank Waite Receives a Present He
Appreciates.

Frank Waite, who was brought to
Topeka from Denver a few days ago
on federal charge of mailing obscene
letters, was today released on a 81 900
bond furnished by the boys father.
Young Waite is the son of a wealthy
Olathe merchant and has born an ex-
cellent reputation until he suddenly
became involved in the letter writing
scheme in Denver. William Mackey,
United States marshal, today received a
letter from C. J. Peterson, an Olathe
attorney. The letter enclosed the bond
and a check for $5 for the boys ex-
penses to Olathe.
Please send Harry home in time for
Christmas" the letter said, ''as 1 think
he is a good boy and his parents are
nearly heartbroken to see him.
The boys bond was Immediately ap-
proved and when Harry was told he
was to spend Christmas with his faith
er and mother. his face beamed as he
tried find wrds to express his feel
ings. An hour later he was on a Santa
Fe train to Holiday, where he will take
an afternoon train to his home.
1.-THE folks will think I am beating
the time" the boy said. when I walk
in and sit down for supper tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
WATCH YOUR PACKAGES
Thief Steals Present From John GILL
man at Postoffice.

Watch your packages while you are
stamping and mailing them at the
postoffice. Thieves who will take
them while you are not looking are
around Friday afternoon while John
Gilman, 1926 West street, was ad-
dressing package to his mother in
Pennsylvania, another parcel at his
elbow, ready to be sent to his little
sister, was taken by thief. He was
smooth enough to get away before Mr..
Gilman missed 1t. The package, Mr..
Gilman said, contained many valuable
gifts, among them a pretty childs
iocket, extensively inlaid with pearls
and diamonds.
The police have been notified, but
Mr.. Gilman did not see the thief so
can not give a description. He does
not hope that the sneak thief will be
caught.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
KID M'COY DIVORCED.
Wife Is Freed From the Ex.
Pugilist.

New York, Dec. 24.-Justice Platzek
in the supreme court today signed an
interlocutory decree of divorce in favor
of Mrs. Lillian Estelle Ellis SeIby
against Norman Selby, known to pugil-
istic fame as kid" Mccoy. Mrs. Selby
charged her husband with a statutory
offenSe.
Mrs. Selby was the widow of Ed
ward C. Ellis, also known as Bud"
Ellis, the son of the wealthy locomo-
tive manufacturer of Schenectady,
N. Y. Ellis left her a fortune esti-
mated at a million dollars, with a part
Of which Selby embarked in the dia-
mond business shortly after he mar
ried Mrs. Ellis. Selby's matrimonial
ventures thus far number five.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
HUSBAND MUST PAY.
Judge Dana Makes Order in HaIloweII
Divorce Case.

Judge Dana this morning sustained
the motion of the defendant in the case
of Hallowell VS.. Hallowell to compel
the plaintiff to furnish means whereby
she could prepare for trial when the
divorce case is called. Affidavits were
furnished to show that Hallowell has d
1000 equity in an Usage county farm,
has $400 personal property and receives
$14 month pension. Judge Dana said
the plaintiff SHOULD furnish $50 for his
wife's defense in the case
The proceedings were commenced
several months ago, HallowelI alleging
in his petition that his wife was cross,
cruel and neglected and did not provide
his meals for him. She then filed an
answer asking alimony. Several hun
dred pages of typewriter statements
are now on file in the case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
STRIKE IS STOPPED.
Demands of School Janltors Are Met
by Subscription.

New Haven, Conn, Dec. N.-Members of
the board Of education of the New Haven
public schools had the unique experience
last night of avoiding strike of school
janitors by voluntary subscription of the
amount of money demanded by the jani-
tors as extra compensation. Cooking
classes have been held during the fall for
young women who could not receive day
instructions The janitors have objected
to working overtime and the school board
was unable to secure increased compensa-
ton for them.
The ultimatum came yesterday and eth
er the classes had to be given up or the
ianitors paid The board members dug
down in their jeans" and raised cash
enough to satisfy the would-be strikers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24

provision whereby the government pays
back to importers all but 1 per cent
of the duty paid on imported raw sugar
when the sugar is exported after being
manufactured.
1t was alleged that the government
has been paying back to the company
more then it should during che last
nine years. 1t is expected that a for
NAL offer from the sugar company of
the 100000 agreed upon by Collector
Loeb will be forwarded to the treasury
department following a meeting of the
sugar company's directors next Tues
day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
FASSLER IS CHOSEN.
Takes Place of Late Jonathan Thomas
as President Stormont Hospital.

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Stormont hospital, Ar
min Fassler was elected president of
the association to succeed the late
Jonathan Thomas, who had been presi-
dent since the organization of the
company, six years ago. DR.. L. Y.
Grubbs was elected vice president; DR..
C. A MCGUIRE, treasurer; J. B. Lari-
mer, secretary, and Dr. F. L. Mum,
trustee of the association. Annual
reports from the various officers
showed the hospital to be in healthy
and prosperous financial condition and
doing an extensive work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
LET CHILDREN FREEZE.
Coroner's Jury Finds Parents Guilty
of Neglect.

Grand Fork, N. D., Dec. 24-That the O.
vear-old son of Michael OFT of Richard
son. N. D.. froze to death as the result
Of his parents neglect is the verdict of
the coroner's jury that investigated the
was with the boy, will probably die.
The children disappeared from the
house about noon and it was evening be-
fore neighbors were called to help search
for them They were found at the rear of
their home, one dead and the other with
her legs frozen from the knees down and
both arms frozen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
SIX FOUND DEAD.
Supposed to Have Been Killed by Gas
Fumes.

Kenton, O., Dec. 24.-Two women and
four men were found dead today in
rooms in building at the rear Of the
opera house.
The Dead.
Clark Latham, aged "a.
Mrs. Clark Latham, aged 81.
Pearl Kennedy, aged "a.
William Kennedy, aged So.
Harry Newcomb, aged &c.
Miss Elizabeth Bailey, aged %.
It is supposed the fumes from gas
stove killed all six persons.
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E. H. Hogueland. the young man who
yesterday accepted the place as secre-
tary to the railroad board, is a conner.
He has the rare gift of being enthusi-
astfc in his work and possesses oesloes
that priceless quality of good nature
every hour in the day and every day In
the year. John Dawson, who discover
ed Hogueland and drafted him for SER
vice for the state, has the following
to say about his stenographer:
His parents made him a gentleman,
Washburn college made him a scholar,
Charles Blood Smith made him law
yer, J. R. Koontz made him tramc
man. I only discovered him, but l pre-
dict for him a successful career either
in public or private life, and he will
make a secretary that the state will
be proud Of He has the habit of ef-
ficiency and the habit of success"
John Dawson, attorney general-elect.
has appointed ]. P. Coleman of Bellev1lle
chief clerk in his office in place Of e. H.
Hogueland, who resigned yesterday to ac-
cent the place of secretary to the railroad
board. Young Coleman is the son of c. C..
Coleman former attorney general. George
Wood of Eureka, present chief clerk un-
der Attorney General Jackson. Will return
to Eureka to take charge of the Eureka
Herald.
Bank Commissioner ]. N. Dolley has Is
sued the following letter for his depart
MANY state banks of this state ara
using national banks as repositories for
their funds. I deem it important to the
interests of the depositing public of this
state to be in touch with the repositories
of our banks and have, therefore, con-
cluded that such depository banks will
be required to submit to an examination
by the commissioner or deputies of this
department. and that any banks declin-
ing to be so examined will be disapproved
as reserve agents for Kansas state banks.
In pursuance of this decision, you ara
hereby notified that you will be required
to submit to an examination by the
commissioner or his deputies at least
once each year, the cost Of said exam
ination to be paid by your bank at the
usual fee charged state banks for exam
ination. Very truly yours.
~. N. DOLLEY,
Bank Com missioner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
LOWER COAL PRICES.
Christmas Gift From Union Pacific to
Consumers on Its Line.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Dec. 24.-President
Lovett. of the Union Pacific Railroad
company, sent a message from New
York last night to Rock Springs. or
dering the price of coal at the mine
reduced 35 cents a ton. The order came
as a Christmas present to all the coal
consumers on the line of the Union
Pacific in wyoming. Colorado and Ne
braska and is the result of a vigorous
protest against the recent increase.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
order to Lower Express Rates.

OTTAWA Ont, Dec. N.-The Canadian
railway commission has directed the ex-
nress company of the Dominion to file
lower tariff rates within three months,
The commission declares express rates
are too high and that as the express COM
NAMES are owned by the railroad COM
1anies there is no occasion for the ex-
istence of separate companies to handle
the express business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
Prosecution wants to Quit.

Tours, Frace. Dec. 24.-At the
opening of the court today in the case
of Count and Countess DAulby De
Gatigny, the attorneys for the Duchess
De Choiseul-Praslin, formerly Mrs.
Charles Hamilton Paine of Boston,
announced that they withdrew the
complaint and would retire from the
case. The public prosecutor, how
ever, insisted that the trial be con-
tinGed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
CENTENARIAN DIES.
Danced at Picnic on Her one Hum
dredth Birthday.

Appleton, Wis, Dec. 24-Mrs. Anna
Lehman died this morning at the age
of 100 years and six months. She
was born in Germany, and last June
celebrated her Tooth birthday ami
versary with big German picnic, at
which she danced the minuet and sang
German songs. She is survived by
three children, 13 grandchildren, IT
great-grandchildr and one great
great-grandchild.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
zirkle Home DESTROYED.

southeast of Topeka, was destroyed by
fire at 7 o'clock Friday night. There is
said to be $500 insurance OF the DWELL
ing, which was almost completely de-
stroyed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
FAIR CHRISTMAS DAY.
That Is What the Weather Man
Promises.

The weather for Christmas day is fore
casted fair and warmer. The change for
warmer is to begin for tonight and have
it's greatest effect about noon tomorrow.
A temperature of IS degrees was regis
tered at o'clock last night The mercury
degrees or three degrees warmer than at
the same hour yesterday. The change of
the wind from the northwest to the
southeast is responsible for the rise. The
wind now is blowing at the rate of Il
miles an hour.
Tho fau1naratI1reS fOdaU-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
Ten Buildings Burn.

Blair, Ok, Dec. 24-Ten business
buildings and some of their contents
were destroyed in a 100000 fire of un-
known origin here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
CAN'T find GRACE.
Aviator Who Lost His way I'm Fog
Still Missing.

London, Dec. M-The search for Cecil
s: Grace, the amateur aviator who lost
his way in fog while attempting to re-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24

Chicago, Dec. 24.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight and Sunday;
warmer tonight. .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
Amenities.-She (during

Matrimonial Amenities.-She during a
squabble)-Didn't you promise before we
were married to try hard to be worthy of
me? He-Yes and what's the result
better than you Observation-Disclosures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
CENSUS RETURNS.
Population Figures on a Number of
Kentucky Towns.

Washington, Dec. M-Population statis-
tics of the thirteenth census announce
ment today include the following places:
KENTUCKY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24

by an eyelash, wishes all the polit1-
clans and their minionS and clansmen
a Merry Christmas for sure.
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Gcontinued on Page F'Our.)
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-02-13
1sGREATER H0N0L ULU''

Considering present population Honolulu ranks first all the cities of
the wealth. the best round climate the most beautiful
scenerv more Government and public buildings
agricultural the finest mil machinery
the sole beneficiary Of the Panama anal the port call
for the Pacific and has promising future of all the American
The purchase Honolulu suburban property today the most profitable investment
that a make.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06

velopment of an American merchant
marine. the restoration OF the Ameri-
can flag to its ancient place upon the
seas.
Estimates For NeIt Years Expenses.
The final estimates for the year end
ing June 80, 1919, as they have been
sent to the treasury on Nov 20 of this
year for the ordinary expenses of the
government. inc.udin chose for pub.
lie buildings, rivers and harbors and
the navy bu ldng program, amount 10
$500, ,494 ,013.12. This Is S52, ,964 1897 80
less than the ropriatlons for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1911 II IS
S16,SS3, ,l53.44 less than the total esti.
mates, incluing supplemental esti.
mates submitted to congress by the
treasury for the year 1911, and Is
S5.574, ,G5939 less than the original
estimates submitted by the treasury
for 1911.
These figures do not include the APP
propriatlons for the Panama canal, the
policy In respect 10 which ought to be
and Is to spend as much each year as
can be economically and effectively ex-
pended in order to complete the canal
as promptly as possible, and therefore
the ordinary motive for cutting down
the expense of the government does
not apply to appropriations for thls
purpose. Ii will be noted that the es-
Inmates for the Panama canal for the
ensuing year are more than $5G000,-
900, an increase of $4,000, 900 over
the amount appropriated for this year,
a difference due to the fact that the
estimates for 1912 include something
over s19,OO0,00O for the fortifcation of
the canal.
Against the estimates OF expendi-
lures, $500, 0,494.013.12, We have esti-
mated receipts for next year $3.50 000,-
900, making a probable surplus of or
binary receipts over ordinary expendi-
lures OF about $50,000,000, or, taking
into account the estimates for the
Panama canal, which are $56, 6,92O,S47,-
60 and which will ultimately be paid
In bonds, 1t will leave a deficit for the
next year of about $7,000,000 If con-
gress shall conclude to fortify the
canal. The cost OF the Notifications
is about $l9.O0O,O0O. Should there be
no appropriations this year for fortih-
cations then there would be, even in
cluding the Panama canal approprla-
tion, a surplus of about $12,000,000
1t is not essential to the preventing
of smuggling that customs districts
should be increased in number. The
violation Of the customs laws can DE
quite as easily preycatel and much
more economically by the revenue
cutter service and by the use of the
special agent travelling force of the
treasury department,
Very great Improvements have been
made In respect to the mints and as.
say ohlces. diminished appropriations
have been asked 9lr those whose con.
tinVa"cr '~ tr'r
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06

years estimate vi expenses is 1926,
900 less than two years ago.
In the bureau Of engraving and
printing great economies have been
effected. Useless divisions have been
abolished, with the result of saving
$4,000 this year I'm the total ex-
penses of the bureau despite increas-
ed business
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06
WOMEN WHO
NEED STRENGTH
Will Be Interested in the Story ol
This Kansas City Woman.
After Years of Terrible Suffering She
Tried DR.. Williams Pink Pills and
Became Well end Strong Again.

Miss Florence Whitehouse, q music
teacher, of No. 536 Oakley avenue, Kan
sas City, Mo found DIR. Williams Pink
Pills exactly suited to her case and hen
cure should encourage other women x
give these pills trial. She says:
"a few years ago l was afflicted with
weakness, which followed severe attack
Of malaria. had severe pains through
the small of my back and could hardly
move around. It seemed that every bone
in my body was sore was chilled
through all of the time. During the
warmest days of summer ! would have
to dress with heavy clothing. was just
like a skeleton and kept losing flesh
would have terrible headaches. My head
felt as though it was whirling around
My people thought | was going into con
sumption and | did not care whether !
lived or not. | was sick for nearly 81,
years.
al was under the care of doctor fci
several months. He kept me alive and
that was al out all. | could see no i'm
provement under his treatment and, as 3
last resort, my people sent me to Excel
sior Springs, Mo, thinking that the
water there might help me did not
improve much but while there heard OF
DR. Williams Pink Pills, and as soon as
| arrived home began to take them.
could see quick change after a short
;rial. | told my doctor what was tax
ing and he advised me to continue with
them. He said they just hit my case
took the pills until became well and
strong again and have since been in
good health. | cheerfully recommend
DIR. Williams Pink Pills to weak wo-
men,"
Two helpful booklets, "Diseases of the
Blood" and "Plain Talks TO Women" ;"
giving more information about the rem
edy will be sent free on postal card re-
quest. .-.''
DR.. Williams Pink PINS are sold by all
druggists, or will ,be sent, postpaid, on
receipt of price, 50 cents per box; six
boxes for $780, by the DR. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, n Y.
yfhe genuine are sold only in packages
bearing the full trademark, CDR. vii.
Iiams Pink Pills for Pale People"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06
HoW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
i. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f.
J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable I'm all bust
ness transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by his
firm.
Walding, Kinnan G. Marvin.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Internal
ly. acting directly upon the blood and
monials sent free. Price 70 cents per bot
tie. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa.
ton.