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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
JACKSON MAKES REPLY.
Tells Mr.. Gleed why He Brought Suit
Against Bell Telephone Co.

Attorney General Fred S. Jackson
today gave out the following state
ment in regard to the telephone suit
recently instigated by the state:
My friend ]. Willis Gleed says the
Bell Telephone company suit is not
to be tried in the newspapers and
then with commendable consistency
proceeds to make a column statement
of the Bells case in his own paper.
Mr.. Gleed's statement that founo
nothing illegal in the Wichita pur-
chase is true, because that ruling was
based on Mr.. Gleed's statement that
the purchase stood alone and uncon-
nected with any other purchase OF
competing properties, and there rs
no attempt to penalize the Bell com
pany for that purchase. Mr.. Gleed
as a lawyer knows that the legality
OF acquiring competing property by
the 'octupuS as he terms his own
company, depends upon the intention
with which such property is acquiSNd.
The present suit is based upon definite
and legal evidence that the Bell is
seeking to acquire in addition to the
Wichita and Hutchinson lines COM
peting long distance line which would
render all the long distance lines not
connected with the Bell absolutely
worthless, and establish a monopoly
in the Bells hands
Il regret as sincerely as Mr.. Gleed
that it was necessary to bring the suit
within thirty days of the primaries be-
fore which 1 am a candidate. But as
an officer of the state 1 cannot permit
an illegal act of such Importance as
the merger of the long distance lines
of Kansas to be contaminated, just
because 1 happen to be a candidate or
because the Bell company is anxious
to make its merger before the legisla-
ture can convene and pass a public
utility bill and while, owing to the
money stringency in the east it can get
money to buy with and individual and
Independent enterprise is without
money and therefore powerless to pro-
tect itself against it's monopolistic
competitors"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
ARE NOT DODGING.
Lady Suffolk Denies a Report Ema-
mating From Chicago.

New York, July 9.-The Earl and
Countess of Suffolk, sailing today for
Europe, laughed at report of dodg
ing process servers in leaving the
Blackstone hotel. Chicago, where the
countess, formerly Miss Letter, has
been on brief visit.
Hugh Crabb at one time manager
of our estate, has been seeking to
cause the family trouble and has
brought several suits, I believe in
which I am not at all interested except
in that possibly he wants to cause
me some annoyance" said Lady Suf-
folk. Leaving the Blackstone hotel
was no more disguised than I am
now, only I did wear a veil as I al
WAYS do riding on train
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
WOMAN FOR GOVERNOR.
Mrs. Kicker Files Her Declaration in
New Hampshire.

Concord, n. H. July 9-An attor-
ney acting for Mrs. Marilla NJ Kicker
of Dover, Washington. D. c., and San
Jose. Cal. presented to the secretary
of state today her declaration of can
didacy for the Republican guberna-
torial nomination at the direct pri-
maries in September. accompanied by
the 500 fee required by law They
were accepted by the secretary of
state, subject to an opinion to be OBJ
tanned from the attorney as to the
right of a woman to become a candi-
date.
Mrs. Kicker has been prominent in
the woman suffrage movement and as
taxpayer and has attempted to vote,
but without success, at many elections
in New Hampshire. She is a lawyer
and was the first woman to be admit
ted to the bar of the District of Column
bia and of New Hampshire. During
President McKinley's administration
she applied for the position of min
lister to Colombia. The president was
inclined to favor her at first, but on
the advice of others he decided against
Mrs. Kicker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
THE BOTH ESCAPE LAW.
Brubaker and Snyder Dismissed by
Police Judge.

After celebrating for a day over
the evidence in the case against
Robert Brubaker for maintaining a
nuisance at Fifth and Kansas avenue,
Judge S. S. Urmy of the police court
announced the acquittal of the prison
er. Following the discharge of Bru-
baker on that count, City Prosecutor
James Clark dismissed a count against
him as we'll as one against E. B. Sny-
der. on a charge of keeping a gam
bling house.
The two men were taken into Gus
today last Saturday night in the course
of a raid by the police. Snyder, who
had formerly had control of a room
ing house located at 504 Kansas ave-
nue. and extending into adjoining
buildings. was arrested as proprietor
of the place although he stated he had
sublet the rooms to Brubaker Evil
dcnce in cases was insufficient to estab-
fish the connection of either man with
the conduct of gambling games or 9TH
er Illicit conduct alleged to have taken
place there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
ASKS FOR CHARLTON.
Italy Forwards Demand for Extradi-
ton to Washington.

Rome. July 9.-The formal demand
of the Italian government for the ex-
tradition of Porter Charlton has been
forwarded by the foreign office to the
italian embassy at Washington. Charl-
ton is the young American who muir
dered his wife in Italy and was ar
rested a fortnight ago in Hoboken.
The writ sent forward today is ac-
companied by documentary evidence
that has been authenticated by the
American embassy in Rome
This is the first time Italy has made
demand fer the extradit of an
American citizen and in so much as
Italy always has refused to grant ex-
traditions for Italians who commit
crimes in foreign countries and seek
refuge in their native land, the out
come is awaited with interest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
BROUGHT TO BAR.
Sophia Beck Is Arrested After Being
Pursued Five Years.

Philadelphia, July drought to the bar
of the United States court in this city
after she had eluded capture for nearly
five years Sophia Beck, one of the prin-
cipals in the famous Storey cotton swim
die. which found victims in all parts of
the United States, pleaded guilty to the
was sentenced to pay fine of $500 and
also to pay $500 Of the cost of prosecu-
ton.
After the Storey swindIe had been ex-
posed five years ago Sophia Beck went
to Europe. She returned to the United
States last year and was arrested in
Atlantic City, in September All of the
principals of the Storey company with
the exception of Stanley Francis, fled
the country. Francis recently completed
serving a three and one-half years SEN
tence in the penitentiary. Frank Marin.
president of the concern, is serving a 10
years sentence in Sing Sing on a charge
brought against him in New York, and
of the concern, died in an insane asylum
in France.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
KERMIT TO HUNT AGAIN.
Young Roosevelt Will Do Some Shoot
ing in Switzerland.

New York, July 9.-ker.nit Roosevelt,
who was with his father on the Afri-
can hunting trip. sailed today for Eur
ope in company with Congressman Cox
of Oyster Bay On the steamship Amer
ika. Young Roosevelt carried consid-
cradle baggage with him and number
of guns and it is understood he will
do some hunting in Switzerland. He
expects to return sometime in Sepier-
Der and declared his only object in 60
ing to Europe was for recreation and
PLEASURE. Asked if he was going to
Europe to meet Miss Margaret Ruth
erford, daughter of Mrs. William K.
Vanderbilt. ST., young Roosevelt laugh
ed and replied:
why. I SIN not even acquainted with
the young lady.
Having been away for Is months it
was expected that Kermit would spend
the summer at Oyster Bay and his
trip was quite a surprise to his friends
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
FOR THE FIRST TIME.
Union Pacific Charged With Violation
of 2S-Hour Law.

The first suit ever instituted against
the Union Pacific railroad for either a
violation of the 2S-hour law or the
safety appliance act of 1893 has been
by District Attorney H. j. Bone.
The suit filed contains five charges
for violations of the safety appliance
act. One of the instances is the haul
ing of train of 80 cars of cattle in
interstate traffic between Kansas and
Missouri, none of which cars was fitted
with air brakes from the locomotive.
Their only means Of stoppage were the
ordinary train brakes.
Besides the Union Pacific suit, a
similar one was filed against the Mis-
souri, Pacific road. This suit cites but
one count, however
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
MACS LUCK
The Young Woman Reporters Story.

The following food tale written by
a clever young newspaper woman is
a true story that came under her per-
sonal observation:
II have been with the IA paper
in a Calf. town. for nine years and
Mac has been with us all that time
and 1 do not know how much longer.
Last winter and the winter before
Mac, probably from constant night
work and improper food, got badly
run down, could not eat much, what
little he did eat did not do him much
good and he always complained he
could not keep warm.
II missed him for awhile until yes
terday 1 overlook him on the street
going toward the office, and hardly
knew the man; had it not been for
the familiar walk 1 should surely
have passed without recognizing him.
He was stout, his face was round and
rudy and his eyes bright as I had
never seen them before.
II said. Mac, l hardly knew you,
what on earth have you been doing to
get so fat?' He replied. 'Grape-Nutsr
nothing else. I started in on Grape
Nuts food three months ago when
weighed 126 and was feeling miser-
able, but now 1 weigh $50 and feel
better than l ever felt in my life.
quit my old diet and went on Grape
Nuts and that's the whole story"
Exercise is necessary but there's no
nourishment in it and proper food
alone can supply that. Grape Nuts
for 10 days is a pleasant trial and
proves big things.
There's a Reason
Look in pkgs. for the famous little
book THE Road to Wellvilla"
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine. true. and full of human
interest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
GOOD LAND FOR SALE.
The Government Will OFFER 1856
Acres Near FL Reno.

Washington. July BY proclamation
of President Taft, 1856 acres of land
rear Ell Reno, Ok, which was former
ly within the Cheyenne and Arapahoe
Indian reservations. has been opened
for settlement. These lands are said
to be the most valuable ever offered
for sale by the government. The lands
will be sold at public auction at Ell
Reno, November Is, in tracts not ex-
Ceeding 80 acres each to persons quail
fed to make homestead entries One
fifth of the purchase price and the US
ual homestead fees and commissions
must be paid on the day of the pur-
chase and the remainder in six equal
annual inStallnrentS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
SET A new MARK.
Aviator Flies 211.14 Miles Without
Making Stop.

Bethany Plain, Rheims, July 9--M.
LaBouchere, the French aviator, broke
the worlds record for distance at the
aviation meet here today. He flew
500 kilometers, 211.14 miles, in sin
gle flight in hours 81 minutes and
As seconds.
Leon Morane, another French avi-
ator, on a new Bleriot 100 horse power
machine, covered five kilometers, 80
miles, in two minutes, 80 seconds, and
ten kilometers, 6.21 miles, in five min
utes and AZ seconds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
ULTIMATUM BY mail.
General Strike in Building Trades
Threatened in Des NIoines.

Des Mones Ia, July 9.-Following the
lockout of 400 union carpenters by the
Master Builders association Tuesday, the
Des Moines Building Trades Council to-
day sent an ultimatum by registered mail
to each contractor declaring that a gen
eral strike will occur Monday at O'Clock
unless the carpenters are returned to
work Master builders today declared
they will not heed the threats. The strike
will be general among builders and will
involve over 500 men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
JEFFRIES MAY FIGHT.
Rumor That He Will Challenge john
son Again.

New York, July 9-Jim Jeffries may
ask FIR a return match with Jack
Johnson, is the statement contained in
a Los Angeles dispatch received here
today. The information which is said
to come from reliable sources, says
that Jeffries is credited with declaring
that he would insist on a return match
with johnson within six months fol-
lowing his return from his hunting trip
in the mountains.
Jeffries, it is said, claims that if he
can go in the ring in as good condition
as he was a few days before the fight
at Reno, he could defeat Johnson. Sam
Berger, manager for Jeffries, will make
statement later.
Los Angeles, Cal, July 9.-Sporting
men are skeptical regarding the report
that former Champion James ]. Jeffries
will challenge for a return match. Since
had little to say of his plans, except
that he would retire to his alfalfa farm
and shut himself in against the world
for a time.
He expressed the belief that with the
nervous strain of the battle of the
century, eliminated, he would make
much better showing against the
champion in a return match and this
probably gave rise to the report that he
would seek such a match. In reality
Jeffries has little intention of return
ing to the ring. Some of his friends.
however, are already starting a clamor
for another fight with Johnson and
Manager Berger intimated today that
he might have an important statement
to make on the subject soon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
DR.. Leslie Ward Diving.

London. July 9.-Dr. Leslie Ward of
Newark, N. J., vice president of the
Prudential Life Insurance company,
who has been i'll at the Ritz hotel in
London of acute kidney disease, is be-
lieved today to be dying DR.. Ward
has been abroad on his vacation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
Raining In Colorado.

Denver, Col, July "a drizzling rain
is falling over Colorado today and a
continuance of the conditions is prom
ised for tomorrow, refreshing plains
that had been Darched by seven weeks
of dry weather. The thermometer.
which has been close to the COS at
midday for several weeks stood at SO
at noon today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
E1ks onicers on am Excursion.

Detroit. Mich, July 9.-Onicers of
the grand lodge Benevolent and Pro-
tective Order of Elks, here for the
grand reunion of the order were
scheduled to leave this morning for
Wyandotte to witness the launching
of the big lake freighter Virginia at
noon. The program also included
luncheon at the Detroit boat club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09

The funeral services of John r. Nc
Aztec, who died July 6, in San Antonio
Tex, will be held from the home of hi
sister, Mrs. Bishop, ia Morris avenue
Sunday at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will b
in the Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
CROPS BELOW PAR.
Growth in United States July 1 Low
err Than in Ten Previous Years.

Washington, July 9:-The crop growth
of the United States on July l was lower
than at any time during the last ten years,
according to a crop report of the depart
ment of agriculture issued today. The
report says:
..The general average condition of crop
growth in the United States on July 1
was about SIS per cent lower than on July
l. 1909: 3.S per cent lower than July l. 1908,
and 34 per cent lower than the ten year
average condition on July 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09

An exquisite bridal gown is sketched
here. 1t is of white satin, yelled in
white chiffon. The surplice bodice 0f
chiffon folds over a vest of real lace,
the short kimono sleeves being border
ed with a narrow band of satin; below
these are sleeves of lace bordered with
silver. The girdle is of silver tissue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Lewis H. Wheeler died Friday of
tuberculosis at the age of "a years at
his home in SeabroOk. The funeral will
be held at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Burial will be in Mount Hope cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
LARGEST STRIKE EVER.
Garment Workers WalkOut Includes
75.OOO People.

New York, July 9.-Declared by Samuel
Gompers, president of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor to be the largest strike
in point of numbers that has ever taken
DIace in this country the strike of the
Garment Makers of this city. in which
IS 900 men and women are claimed to be
out continued in full effect today with
no sign of weakening on either side.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09

The body of c. c. Grumbine, who
died Thursday evening, will be buried
in Mount Hope cemetery Sunday after
noon. Funeral services will be held at
the Westminster church at 2:30 o'clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09

The chiffon of the skirt is gathered
into shaped band of satin. thus form
ing a tunic which falls over an under
skirt lace-bordereG and c1rcled by a
row of silver roses. The veil is of old
lace and shows the new mob-cap ar
rangement with it's wreath of orange
flowers. The Dutch neck and elbow
sleeves are also modern features.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
Million Dollar Rain.

Des Moines, Ia, July 9.-Rain char
acterized by DIR. George M. Chappelle
of the Iowa crop bureau as "a million
dollar rain is falling today over the
northern and western Iowa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09

The funeral of Mrs. Emma P. Walk
er, who died at her home, 30S West
Eighth avenue, Thursday night, will be
held Monday afternoon at 4 O'Clock
from the residence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
Kermit sails for Europe.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, July 9.-Kermit
Roosevelt left this morning for New
York, whence he is to sail today for
Europe. He had nothing to say as to
10 ms plans Several visitors were ex-
pected this afternoon at Sagamore
Hill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09

DR.. Robert B. Stewart leaves tonight
for a short course of post graduate
studies in New York hospitals. He will
return during the latter part of the
month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09

Jail sentence of 80 days and a fine of
800 were awarded Mrs. Ida Bailey by
Judge A W. Dana in the district court
this morning and the woman has com
menced serving her sentence This is
one of the cases instituted last April
on inquisition evidence by County Az
torney John ]. Schenck. Mrs Bailey
was found guilty of selling liquor at
230 Monroe street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
GAYNOR'S PLAIN WORDS
Writes a Pointed Letter to Interna-
fional Reform Bureau.

New York, July 9.-Mayor Gaynor flat
ly stated that he would not use arbitrary
power to suppress the exhibition of the
Jeffries-Johnson fight pictures in = letter
today to Rev R. o. Miller of the Interna-
tionaI Reform bureau.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
Marriage Licenses

William Hepworth, age IS, Topeka
May Ballard, age 20, Topeka.
Robert L. McRoberts age 81. Silver
Lake; Florence NJ. Higbee, age 21
Silver Lake.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
GIRL RAN AWAY.
Miss Myrtle Dempsey of Topeka Is
Sought in Kansas City.

Kansas City, July 9.-Believing that his
daughter, Myrtle, p years old. is in Kan
sas City, j. I. Dempsey of Topeka, Kan,
today asked the assistance of the police
in finding her. Miss Dempsey left Topeka
as THOMPSON whose home is S's Supposed eai to
be in Harrisburg, Pa, and since then
nothing has been heard of her. She is
an attractive young woman and has dark
hair and eyes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09

so you are going to give big house
people you like No replied Mrs
Cumrox; for the pleasure of emitting
from the list people I don't like. ASH
ington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
LOCAL MENTION.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grote, Mr.. and
MIS- w. N Grote and son Willard have
gone for an automobile trip through
Iowa and Illinois
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09

Washington, July 9-Three dead and
seven Frustrated is the record for the heat
wave which spread over Washington at
noon yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09

The Topeka w. C. T. U. will hold a
mothers meeting at the home of Mrs
Duckworth, 203 Taylor street, Monday
July IL, at p. m
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09

The funeral of the infant son of Rev
and Mrs. E. F. Paddock who dies
Thursday night, was held Friday after
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
Roosevelt to Speak at Cheyenne.

ItoOSCSCIs % 5NcszHN ~ OIh1Cy cfz11l
Cheyenne Wyo., jury 9-Theodore
Roosevelt has consented. through Senator
Warren, to make an address here August
q. during the frontier celebration The
committee will provide special stand
from which the former president viii face
the grand stand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09

Judge Dana this morning gave a six
months jail sentence to Alb Taylor, a
negro who was found guilty of stealing
a suit case at the Rock Island depot.
Taylor is an old offender whom the po-
lice claim is victim of the cocaine
habit His offenses are usually thefts
of articles Of no value TO himself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09

Il notice that you usually tell the truth .
Yes: / found that telling lies gets you
into almost as much trouble. '-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09

Miss Dempsey lived with her parents in
the Melrose addition west of Topeka She
understands that trace of the runaways
has been secured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09

ord of 81 degrees, attained yesterday, was
equalled today. A number of prostrations
occurred.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
Hughes Has Date at oyster Bay.

Albany, N Y, July Ex-Governor Hughes
will be the guest of Colonel Roosevelt al
Oyster Bay on Tuesday evening next ac-
cording to an announcement made today
at the executive chamber.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09

Fresh Blaclberries- 10c per box. s. 2
per crate. Cope's Market.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
SETS Them CRAZY.
Twenty-Five Cases of Insanity Traced
to Intense Heat.

Milwaukee, Wis, July 9-Twenty-five
cases of insanity in the last two weeks,
breaking all local records, were before
the probate court of Milwaukee county.
That the intense heat had a direct effect
on these cases is the belief of County
Judge Karl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09
Invest in
Farm
Mortgages

Here are a few small ones
in Oklahoma that will net you
go. If you wish larger ones,
call or write US.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-09

New York. July 9-The tropical wave
heat continued with intensity today and
with no relief in sight So far today three
persons have succumbed to the torrid air
and there have been numerous prostra-
tions.
The temperature at O'Clock was 80 de-
grees and still rising with the high hu-
nudity percentage of 81 accentuating the
distress.