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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
S. T. Bolen Then Kills Himself
in Portland.
Man and His Victim Formerly
Lived at lola.
RECENTLY DIVORCED.
Tragedy Occurred in Fashion
able Hotel GrillrOom.
A Panic Followed and Many
Women tainted.
RECENTLY DIVORCED.

Portland. Ore, July Is. I. Boieh,
formerly of Kansas, VINO was employer
here with the oregon Railway and NAY
igation company. followed his divorced
wife into a fashionable hotel griliroonI
ard shot her behind the left ear. he
then shot himself in the temple oyins
almost instantly.
Mrs Bolen was taken to a hospi'al'
where it was said that she "@u'o
cover. ,.s
The Bolens were divorced -FOUR "eeAs
ago. Since their separation Boien -
sold to have constantly auIloye Si Us her
wife and made threats against ne.
~ Last night, while she ana MIS-. y,
n. Parker, wife of salesman, VIZ
walking leisurely about doWntoMn L
streets Mrs. Bolen saw him Iollo"lns
them.
Mrs. BoIen Feared Trouble.
Fearing trouble. Mrs. Bolen ana W.T. :
Parker ran through the cloak Si, u
the Hotel Portland into the grill Boleh
followed and shot her just as she pass
&c the threshold of the grll.
Almost before the occupants OF 1ue
room realized what had occurred tw 'J
more shots were heard and Boleh len
to the floor dying. 49,, ,v-
A manic followed among the occu-
men tainted. L, - Al
Rolen was 30 years old and his dl-
vcrced wife is several years mis- JUNIOR
They were married in lola, Ham, III
1904 and came TO Portland two years
ago
lola. Kan, July Sam T. Bolen
and Edna Adams were marrleu III
lola about five years ago. A year IA
ter they left fo- the west. Bolen was
an electrician and came here from
TeRov. Kan. Mrs. Bolen clerked IN
store before her marriage. she was
a pretty girl and her husband was
very Jealous of her.
Was Married at IL.
When Mrs. Bolcn brought suit for d.
-.orce recently in Portland her rela-
tives here expected the husband Would
cause trouble At the time or her
marriage Mrs. Bolen was about II
wears old and her husband was ten
years her. senior. Her mother, Mrs. j.
A. Laughlin, lives in Wichita.
Leroy, Kan. July Is. T.. Bolen
left I.eRoy seven years ago, going to
lola. where he married Edna Adams
in 1905. They went to Portland in 1907,
his wife left him in 1908. returning to
her mothers home at Wichita. A few
weeks later S. T. Bolen came back and
his wife returned to Portland with him.
Bolen's father and mother are old set
tiers here and living. Mrs. Bolen's
father is dead and her mother was
married to a man named Laughlln
about three years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
At Vinewood.

The new bill at vinewood. which
goes on Sunday afternoon, includes
some novelty acts that will interest To-
peka park goers. The leading act is
that of Miss Elsie Van Vally. a combi-
nation of singing, dancing and talking,
with rapid changes
The Tillmans. a clever set of joke
smiths, will fill q number on the bill
with their singing and dialogue work.
Another interesting feature will be
Madame De Von's troupe of educated
dogs and cats.
1t is rare that a cat can be trained
for vaudeville or anything outside it's
range of natural activities. Madame
De Won has managed to educate sew
eral of her favorite pets to perform
tricks which are amusing and seem to
fiout the theory that dumb animals are
void of reasoning power. Paul Re-
we're, her wise white cat has learned
to ride horseback, using one of the
dogs, the feline's natural enemy, for
his mount
Preparations have been completed
for the celebration July a, when all
the regular entertainments will be
open at the park and number of spe-
cial ones will be given. The Vinewood
management has been advertising this
gathering thoroughly and large at
tendance is expected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
KANsAN HAS AERoPLANE.
independence Man Made One That
Really Flew.

independence. Kan, July 2.-Joseph
Chandler of this city gave an aero
plane of his own invention a tryout
yesterday in a pasture south of this
city He had no engine In it, but
towed the plane behind an automobile.
Three flights were made. with Chan
dIer at the helm. In one the aeroplane
rose to a height of 80 feet and demon
strated that the plan OF construction is
a success The inventor will build a
new plane and install an engine in
time for a flight July 4. Chandler is a
son Of the late George Chandler, who
was first assistant secretary of the in
terror under Harrison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
HERINGToN RACES PREPARING
Horses Arriving for Big Meet Begin
ming July 18.


ming July IS.
Herington, Kan, July 2.-The race
track is a busy place these days, new
barns are being put up, grandstand
is being erected and all the improve
ments necessary for the great racing
meet, beginning July Is, is being done.
The new barns have been built re-
Gently to accommodate the great num-
Der of horses that are arriving daily.
Many of them come from several hum
dred miles distance and must neces-
sarily become acclimated before they
are in perfect condition for the races.
Luluhurst, the famous Colorado pac-
ing mare that was marked at Ottawa
last year arrived last year and is being
worked daily to be in shape for the
fastest race of the meet. Lulu Is en-
tered in the PIP pace. She has mark
of 2:10, made at Ottawa last year.
where she took first money in the 2:l2
pace She is owned and driven by
Jack Sproul of Pueblo, Col. who has
three other horses entered in the races
here. They are Everett T. by Geo
Crossman, entered in the 2:30 trot;
Robert S. by Jesse c.. and George f.
by Geo. Forker, both entered IN the
2:20 pace.
Many other horses are being entered
every day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
HERINGToN TO THE FRONT.
Population Grows, Commercial Club
Iivens and All Are Happy.

Herington, Kan, July 2.-Hering-
ton is taking on a marked degree of
improvements in the way of public
and private buildings that is worthy of
mention. This together with an in
crease of over 200 in population this
year gives one some idea of the life
of and activity of the city. Since the
first of the year the Commercial club
which is the Invest bunch of business
men in this part of the state. have
adopted systems of advertising and
gone out after business that is putting
Harrington to the front as never before
and are accomplishing results that are
telling for good.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
GAS RATES ARE INCREASED.
Independence Will Have to Pay About
as Much as Topeka.

Independence, Kan. July AL
though the heaviest gas wells in Kan
sas are four miles south of here, an
increase in rates August 1 will place
Independence on practically the same
basis as Kansas City. st. Joseph, Mo,
and Topeka. 1t is generally believed
that the Kansas Natural Gas company
has an agreement with the Kasigan
company, whose competition has kept
down the rates
The new rate is 25 cents a thousand
feet. The old rate was 5 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
BLIND MAN IS CANDIDATE.
Edgar Schaeffer Wants to Be a Mem
Der of the LEGISLATURE.

Kansas City, Kan, July 2.-Edgar
T. Schaeffer of IS South fremont
street, Kansas City, Kansas, who is
blind, is candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for representative
in the district consisting of the Fourth,
Fifth and Sixth wards of Kansas City,
Kansas Mr.. Schaeffer lost his sight
in Argentine twenty-five years ago by
being struck in the face by a stone
thrown by boy. He is a son of L.
H. Schaeffer, an employee of the Union
Pacific railway in the Armstrong
shops.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
MERCHANT POLICEMAN KILLED.
Unknown Man shoots Ambrose Dono.
hue at Leavenworth and Escapes.

Leavenworth, Kan, July 2.-Am-
brose Donohue. a merchant policeman,
was killed at 1880 o'clock this morn
ing by an unknown man in the Mis-
souri, Pacific yards. The policeman
came upon the man in a car and or
dered him to get out. He whirled
revolver in hand and fired several
times. Donohue dropped and his
SLAYER fed across the river into Mis-
souri, before the police could go to the
scene
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
PLUMs THAT ARE PLUMs.
Franklin County Man Has Tree Max.
ing a Record.

Ottawa. Kan, July "A. A Hull.
VINO lives, eight miles southwest of OF
tawa, brought to the Herald office a
stem from Burbank plum tree which
bore 20 big healthy plums in the space
of Is inches.
The plums are still green. but the
stem and fruit weigh a pound and q
half. The trees were set out four wears
ago and bore fruit the second wear
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
ANOTHER 4TH OF JULY VICTIM.
Ike Harkleroad's Hand Blown OF
With Cannon Firecracker.

Arkansas City, Kan, July BIKE
D. Harkleroad of Silverdale. a small
town several miles east of here, was
the first Fourth of July victim in this
vicinity. Part of his right hand was
blown off by the premature explosion
of a giant f1recracker. He lighted the
fuse and before he had time to let go
of it the cracker exploded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
TO PREVENT ANOTHER ESCAPE
Federal Prison Installs a Derailing
Switch Outside Institution.

Leavenworth, Kan, July ITO
forestal an attempt to escape from
prison by capturing an engine in the
yard and driving it through the gate,
a derailing switch has been installed
$50 yards outside the west portal of
the federal prison. This is the result
of the sensational dash made by six
convicts in that manner this spring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
HER CLOTHES BURNED OFF.
Pearl Meredith Ran Half a Mile and
Died From Burns.

Leavenworth, Kan, July with
her clothes afire Pearl Meredith ran
from her home, six miles west of here,
to her nearest neighbor, one-half mile
away, yesterday. There she fell and
died three hours later.
Miss Meredith was at home alone.
ironing. She was using a gasoline
stove and in some way, probably from
an explosion, her dress caught fire.
Inc nearest house was that of Mrs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
WAGONS MUST BE TIGHT.
Kansas City, Kan, Won't Have Stuff
Failing on the Street.

Kansas City, Kan, July 2.-Henry
T. thinner, chief of police of Kansas
City, Kansas, this morning issued an
order to patrolmen to see that all
wagon beds in which dirt, sand, rock
and other loose material is hauled, are
in good condition. SO it will be impos-
sible for anything to sift through and
fall into the streets. The order is a
step in a movement for cleaner streets.
The order also forbids persons to
throw glass into the street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
GOES TO WASHINGTON.
Victor Peterson Has Secured Position
in Department of Commerce.

Abilene, Kan, July 2.-Victor Peter
son, son of County Commissioner
Peterson, has secured a fine position
in the department of commerce and
labor at Washington, D. c. Mr.. Peter
son took the civil service examination
some time ago with the above result.
He left for Washington and will go to
there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
WAS PROMINENT RUSSELL, MA
N p. Miller Died at His Home Tas,
"Wednesday.

Russell, Kan, July IN p M,11ar
of Russell died Wednesday AT bis
home Mr.. Miller was at one +,,.na
mayor of Russell. He was one Of the
most prominent and wealthiest citizens
IN this city. At the time of his death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02

Omar Proven, who lives one-half mile
away, and the girl apparently crazed
by pain ran out of her home down the
road to Mrs. Proven. When she
reached there she was clothed only in
a blazing skirt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02

he was vice president of the Farmers
state bank and was one of the oldest
grain merchants in this part OF the
state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
BULGARIAN KILLED.

Surgy AtansoR Worked for Great
Western Cement Company.
Mildred, Kan, July 2.-Surgy Atan-
soft, native of Bulgaria, was almost
instantly killed at the plant of the
Great Western Portland Cement COM
pany last night by being caught in a
conveyor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
At the Grand.

Every one loves excitement-some
people say they do not. but let
there be any, and they quickly ask the
cause, especially in the theater, where
a stock company is giving all kinds of
plays. A western melodrama, the kind
in which the cowpuncher. wearing a
sonlbrero, tinkling spurs and Six-shoOt-
ers predominates, always is welcomed
by crowded houses and enthusiastic
audiences. The round up is the great
thing in the cowboy life, the most ex-
citing time on the range, and the times
they have, are frequently matters of
frontier history.
The Round UP at the Golden Ranch
is no exception and next week North
Bros Stock company at the Grand
will present this play with beautiful
scenery. effective lighting, and good
properties.
Frank Thomas makes his first ap-
pearance here this season as leading
man, and will be welcomed by many
friends. Sport North will play one of
the cowboys, and he has a splendid
part Mr. Eilliard will play a role
rather unusual for him-a real cattle-
thief of the Trampas style. Mr.. Blay-
lock will be the rascaily Mexican. The
Ferguson brothers. also Mr.. Dennis,
have excellent comedy parts. Miss Rob
girl who owns the ranch-and Miss Le-
Mar is the Indian girl.
The Golden Ranch Round Up is one
of the best plays offered by the North
Bros company and the big stage at
the Grand gives scope for fine scenic
effects. A matinee will be given on
Monday afternoon, and the returns of
the Jeffries-Johnson fight will be read
from the stage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
Those Pies of Bovhood

No pies now ever taste so good, what's
changed? the pies? No Its you You've
lost the strong, healthy stomach, the
vigorous liver, the active Kidneys the
regular bowels of boyhood. Your diges-
ton is poor and you blame the food.
What's needed? complete toning up
gestion-Stomach. Liver. Kidneys, Bow
els-Try them They'll restore your boy
hood appetite and appreciation of food
and fairly saturate your body with new
health. strength and vigor. soc at all drug
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02

In asking the State journal for base
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02

C1rcus;' THE Servant in the House; -
A Al q Fields Greater Minstrels; 1.-THE
Climax and 1.-The Right of Way."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
Telegram Was Joke ON North.

dog and pony shows, was in Topeka
last week. While here a telegram was
received in care of the Crawford's in
forming him that shipment of ponies
had been made.
On account of the similarity of names
the wire was delivered to Sport North,
manager of North Brothers stock
company. Tom North, who came I'M
expectedly, had not arrived at that
time.
Sport tore open the telegram and
seemed puzzled. He read the message
twice. Then remembering that he had
we'll formed pack of dogs in his ken
nels he calculated:
Huh. I've got enough dogs, let alone
ponies. What the deuce does this
Just then Tom North walked up the
steps into tn offices and the puzzle
was solved
Flashes About TheatricaIs.
Roy Crawford of L. NJ. & Roy Craw-
ford who control the Crawford circuIr,
has returned from a trip to Nebraska
and over a portion of the Airdome cir
cult, the headquarters of which are in
Topeka A good business is reported
as being done.
Frank Thomas, the new leading man
with the North Brothers Company, re-
turns to Topeka next week at the re-
quest of friends he made while playing
in the company at the Novelty theater
one year ago. He comes to Topeka
spent a time at his home in Worcester,
Mass.
Moving pictures continue to please at
the Novelty theater, the cement
of which is advertising the place as
Cool as the Ocean Breezes.'' Carl
Fletcher, the boy tenor, continues to
sing and is giving the same satisfac-
ton as formerly.
Wayne o. Adams, a former Topeka
boy, who has been connected with the
engineering force building the Panama
canal, tonight finishes course of lee
lures at the Cozy theater. Since his
connection with the government was
severed he has been touring the country
giving talks about his experiences in
Colon and nearby countries.
Excavation work for the new Craw-
ford theater at Wichita has been start
ed. When finished this will be one of
the finest playhOuses in the southwest.
The old building will be used for
popular priced attractions and the new
one will offer the one night stand
shows playing over the Crawford cir
cult
Mrs. Amelia Ferguson of Grand Rap
ids, ILL.,. is visiting her sons, Albert and
Edward, who are playing comedy and
character parts with the North Broth
ers' Company.
Hereafter ice cream IS to be served
at all matinees given in the summer
season by the North Brothers Com
pany at the Grand theater.
Among the Topeka friends who were
panied to learn of the death of Dan
Sully last week was Robert Blaylock
who for three years played juvenile
leads with the veteran actor.
Mrs Roy E. billiard and Mrs. Rob-
ert Blaylock, with the babies, are
spending the summer season at their
homes in Des Moines.
James Dennis, who has been playing
the part of James Norton" in 1.-The
Man From the West" at the Grand this
week recently returned to the company
after a vacation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-02
Child Shows Unconscious wit.

anu Inc Right OF Way.
Child Shows Unconscious wit.
Robert Blaylock, director of the
North Brothers company. tells a story
OF his 4-year-old son Bobby. The two
mad gone to Vinewood park one Sum
oay afternoon and returned home tired.
Bobby had heard his father complain
OF not feeling well. and when he kneel-
ed to pray asked:
Papa, are you sick still?"
Yes, Bobby"
Shall ask God to make you bet
Yes, Bobby"
BY this time the lad was be-
coming more and more sleepy Looking
up at his father from his half-close5
eyes he said:
pills.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-19

Washington as a candidate for gov
ernOr Of Ohio.
Governor Harmon is a believer OF
the Thomas jefferson doctrine of the
sovereignty Of the people and of
equal rights to all and special priv
ileges to none" Governor Harmon
not only believes i'm this Jenersonian
doctrine but he practices it as gov
ernor Of Ohio.
If the old contention between Alex
ander Hamilton for Limited mon
archy' or one-man-powcr dcspotism
like Mexico in order TO have a strong
centralized government" and Thomas
jefferson for government or tho pco-
pie by the people must be fought out
again here In Ohio more than a CEN
tury after HamiltOns plan was re-
lcctcd by the founders, there are no
two men who better represent these
| conflicting policies of government than
Judson Harmon the disciple of Thorn
as Jefferson and Warren q. Harding
the disciple Of Alexander Hamilton.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-19
Cannon Fires n Broadsidc.

Speaker Cannon got so "het up" by
this dog-days weather the other day
that he said, II expect TO be reelected
To congress by an overwhelming ma
iority. and then | will be a candidate
for speaker, but always subject to the
will of the people If | am beaten
in the caucus which ! believe is re-
mote / will willingly take my place
IN the ranks"
That being the case "Uncle Joe"
win construe the election of a Re-
publican majority in the next con-
gress as an expression Of "the will OF
the people" in favor of his reelection
as speaker.
What are the Republican candidates
for congress in Ohio going 70 do about
this def of Speaker Cannon? They
make a lot of noise about being
against Cannon" while they are can.
didates, but after they get back TO
Washington when the election is over
IT will be easy enough for them NO
abide by the caucus decislon," as
Wobbly Thomas did last year
Notice that Uncle Joe says the pros
pcct of his being beaten In caucus Is
remote. The way to make 1t less re-
mote is to elect 81 Democrats to con-
gress from Ohio in November.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-19
An Old Fight Renewed.

Perhaps Mr.. Harding proclaimed
after his nomination that the cam.
paign should be for a blanket indorsc-
mcnt Of President Taft and rushed Off
Immediately to consult the president
about who should be campaign man
ager because he Is such an ardent
disciple of Alexander Hamilton.
1t was Alexander Hamilton, you
know who believed and advocated
when this Republic was first organ
lied that the president should he elect
cd for life and that the president
should appoint the governors of the
states, who should also be appointed
for life, and that the governors Of the
states should appoint all other state
officers.
Mr.. Harding has gone about the
country for several years delivering
Lectures on Alexander Hamilton. Per
haps his study OF Hamilton's doctrine
Of a centralized government" per-
suades him that he should come as
near to 1t as possible by catering to
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-19
OBITUARY.

Lille Belle daughter of Mr.. V. and
S. NJ. Burnside was born March 14th
1885 and oeparted this life Aug. 9th
1910, aged % years months 20 days.
Lille was very sweet spirited
girl and always had a smile for every
one. Her genial disposition won her q
wide circle of friends. The last seven
weeks she was confined to her bed
suffering intensely but she bore il pa
tiently and closed her life here with a
smile.
All that is left of the life for us
Is the memory of the kind deeds, the
rays of sunshine, and the words of
good cheer she gave TO bless our lives
She leaves TO mourn their loss a
father, mother one sister one brother
and many other near relatives, and a
host of friends.
The funeral service was held from
the Papan Church Thursday August
18th and the body was laid to rest in
the LaRue cemetery.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-19
in need Of change in experience.
Then the skies Fell.

What q cataclysm was that when
the New York Republican committee
turned down for temporary chairman
of their convention the only man on
earth who believes he is competent to
rule the universe. It was enough to
drive the planets from their course
and cause the political skies to tum-
BILE in. confusion.
Now, all that Is necessary is for the
great tanner of the African jungles to
sally forth and compel the delegates
to choose him for permanent chair
man and give him chance TO spit fire
and birthstone when the convention
assemblies.
BY all means let the only living ex-
president be called to show that Ajax
was mere amateur. With the big
stick in fun swing over the heads of
the terrified and unterriled delegates
to the New York Republican convcn-
tion. the skies will surely come down.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-19
FULL OF GRATITUDE.
But the Little One Had . Queer Way
OF Espressinu II.


Mr.. Browns business kept him 80
occupied during the daytime that he
had little opportunity to enjoy the so
cicty Of his own children. When some
national holiday gave him a day of
leisure his young son was usually his
chosen companion. One day, how
ever, Mr.. Brown, reproached by the
wistful eyes Of his seven-year-old
daughter, reversed the order of things
and invited the little girl to go with
him for long walk.
She was a shy, silent. small person,
and during the two hours stroll not a
single word could Mr.. Brown induce
the little maid to speak, but her shin.
ing eyes attested that she appreciated
his efforts to amusc her--indeed. she
fairly glowed with suppressed aippi.
ness.
Just before they reached home. how.
ever, the child managed. but only after
n tremendous struggle with her inner.
ent timidlty, to find words to express
her gratitude.
Papa. what flower do you like
best" she asked.
"Why, don't know, my dear-sun.
flowers, guess
Then" cried the little girl, beam
ing with gratitude, that's what I'll
plant on your gravcw-Exchange.