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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-11
SLAIN BY AN ASSASSIN.
Mission Worker Killed at the Close OF
His Sermon.

Pittsburg, April ia sermon on
martyrdom in which Frank Skala, an
editor and prominent mission worker.
had declared himself willing to lay
down his life for the Christian cause,
was followed Sunday by his assassina-
ton in a highly sensational manner
and the shooting down also of a fellow
church leader, John Gay.
Arm in arm the two missionaries
were leaving the little Congregational
church in Woods Run, suburb, at the
head of more than a hundred foreign
ers. A raggedly dressed and collarless
man poked his way through the crowd
and when he was but a step behind the
leaders he pressed a revolver to Skala's s
head and fired twice. The bullets took
effect in the jaw and temple and in the
midst of his followers Skala fell dead.
Gay, who threw up his right hand as
if to ward of the weapon, was struck
first in the thumb, and then second
bullet was buried in his head He fell
unconscious across the lifeless body of
his colleague.
For a moment the assassin stood
over his prey in crazed contemplation
of the deed, f1ourishing his revolver
while the panic stricken crowd fled to
shelter behind posts and doorways
The mad man was Jan Radowitch, a
character known to most of the mis-
sion for his shiftless habits, slovenly
dress and radical opinions. moment
before he had meekly read from Ju-
venile leaflets in the Sunday school,
led by Skala; previously he had sat in
a back pew of the church during the
regular sermon and at the commence
ment of the services Skala had shaken
his hand in greeting. In all this Rad
owitch had given no warning of his
murderous intent. There were no po-
lice in sight when the murder was
done, the church people were too
frightened to grab the assassin and
after the wild flourish of his weapon
and stamping his foot on the bodies,
he made off and was soon lost to view.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-11

the effect that Jenkins had entered
their ward and had made actions un-
becoming to an officer.
Morris jenkins was sworn into office
early this afternoon by Mayor Billiard
He left the mayors Office at the city
hall at once and went TO the police sta
tion where he took charge officially.
His appointment is effective today and
the city police force is now under the
head of Chief Jenkins.
1t is very likely that there will be a
number of changes in the police de-
partment following the appointment of
Jenkins and following the election OF
the anti-Green administration. There
are a few Green men left on the po-
lice force department-men who have
been actively associated with r. w.
Eaton in his clean up of the city.
If dope has it right. all of these men
will be let out and number of the
"old guard substituted. Mayor Bill
it this afternoon. When asked if there
would be any changes in the depart
ment he said:
"Well, not right now
If rumor has anything to say about
it, Frank Summers will get sergeancy
and probably the first sergeancy. He
was active in the campaign this spring
and was strong against Green. AS for
the other sergeancy-Sergeant Ross or
Sergeant Kenney will probably hold
over. They have made good strong,
heady officials and are good officers
who have heen able to work up
through the ranks and receive their
positions through merit.
As to the rest of the force, 1t Is
hard to tell Just what will happen.
Politics took such a decided turn at
the election lhat the ''tin can vision"
is haunting many a policeman these
nights. It is evident that politics is
to cut a decided figure in the appoint
ment of the police force.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-11
FOURTEEN KILLED.
Explosion OF Dynamite at a Santa Fe
Construction Camp.

Novite. Tex. April 11;-Fourteen men men
fatally injured by the premature explos-
ion of a heavy charge of dynamite at a
camp on the Texico exten-
sion of the Santa Fe railroad, Only three
of the dead men have been Identified as
the bodies of the men were torn almost
into shreds by the explosion. The identl-
fled dead are:
PAT WARD.
A. G. WARREN.
- ARGILE.
A relief train with physicians and nurses
was sent out from Coleman, % miles east
Of here. The .physioian1ss found little need
for their services as all of the workmen
were killed instantly. The accident oc-
Cured shortly after. the lunch hour al
Sndernan & Dolzen'S construction camp
No. 3, where possibly a hundred men ar are
doing railroad construction work Inc
men were at work in a rocky cut and
heavy charge of dynamite had peen ar. ar
from the camp proper. which is some dis
tance from the cut. Through mistake
in signals a heavy blasting charge was
set of while ID or ~ men Mere 5 III 'AAe 0Us
At least fourteen men were engaged IN
shoveling rock in the immediate vicinity
Of the explosion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-11
weather Indications.

Chicago, April 11.-Forecast for
Kansas: Partly cloudy tonight and
Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-11
ALlGHTS ON AN AUTO.
BipIane Drops Down Onto Car Con-
tanning Five Persons.

Memphis, Tenn, April 11.-Losing con-
troll of a Curtiss biplane which was op-
Grating at height Of IS feet J. G. Mars
plunged downward with terrific speed into
aIighting on top of seven passenger
touring car in which were seated three
women and two children.
The canopy top over the touring car
saved the lives of it's occupants, only one
of whom was injured. The biplane was
Smashed into bits and Mars was caught
under the wreckage, but escaped with no
Injuries other than a badly wrenched knee
and a slight cut on his chin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-11

Accepted.
ROOSEVELT"
The above laconic cablegram was re-
ceived by Governor Stubbs today from
ex-President Roosevelt, and is the an
swer to the following dispatch sent by
the governor to Colonel Roosevelt Sat
urday:
Theodore Roosevelt, Porto Maurizio,
Italy
II voice the wish of all the people
of Kansas in asking you to give us a
date this summer, preferably in Aug
ust, to dedicate John Browns battle
field at Osawatomie. as state park.
under the auspices of patriotic Wom-
ans Relief Corps
"W. R. STUBBS, Governor"
The two cablegrams are self ex-
planatory. Colonel Roosevelt has ac-
cepted the invitation to speak in Kan
sas late in the summer on the occa-
sion of the dedication oe the Osawat-
omie battlefield as a state park. The
colonel himself will set the date for
his address, but it is planned to hold
the meeting on August 80, the forty
fourth anniversary of the famous
battle.
Governor Stubbs was delighted over
the acceptance of his invitation. Some
of the newspaper men remarked that
1t must have cost over $40 to send
the message to Italy. ''I don't care
if it had cost $780," said the governor.
ST would have been glad to have paid
that amount out of my own pocket to
have Colonel Roosevelt speak in Kan
sas. He is the dominant figure in the
world today, and we want to hear a
message direct from his own lips here
in Kansas. We want to see him face
to face. 1 am more glad than I can
tell you to get his message af accept
ance."
Colonel Roosevelt had agreed some
time ago to fill several western dates,
especially in Montana at Cheyenne and
other places. His western trip had
been planned for some time late in
the summer and he may speak in
Kansas on his way west or on his re-
turn. He is sure of a grand welcome
in the Sunf1ower state.
Kansas is fortunate in securing a
Roosevelt date for this year. Never
during his term as president did
Roosevelt occupy as prominent place
in the eyes of the world as he does at
this time. He doubtless will have
10000 invitations to speak that he
will have to decline. The dedication
of the Osawatomie battle field will be
the one big event of the year for Kan
sas and John Browns town will be
the Mecca for many thousands of pill
grims.
Speaking today about the ex-presi-
dent, Governor Stubbs said: ''I believe
that when Colonel Roosevelt lands
upon his native shores next June that
he will be accorded the greatest re-
ception ever extended to any person
by the people of this continent
The coming of the rough rider presi-
dent was the talk of the state house
this morning. Everybody is glad to
hear the news and proud to have
Roosevelt as a state guest The ex-
president will not come to Kansas un-
til after the primary election. so his
coming can have no significance as re-
CARDS the faction in the Republican
party. AS to its relation to the No
vember election, that is different. Still,
it is not expected that he will talk
politics at the Osawatomie celebration
The Taft men still firmly believe
0Continred on Page FYob+1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-11
Not a Dissenting Vote Among
City Commissioners.
ONCE A SERGEANT.
Jenkins Discharged From Force
Two Years Ago.
Many Changes Contemplated in
the Department.

Morris Jenkins was appointed chief
of police to succeed r. w. Eaton, re-
signed, by the mayor and board of city
commissioners in the commission
chamber at che city hall this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-11
NO MORE RAIN IN SIGHT.
That on Sunday Only Little More Than
a Trace.

The official forecaster does not ex-
pect any more rain for a day or two.
erd looks upon the cloudy weather as
a big bluff. The rain of Sunday netted
cnly four one-hundreths OF an inch.
About the same kind of sprinkle fell
on other parts of the state, and in
Missouri and Oklahoma.
The wind blows six miles an hour
from the north this afternoon, and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-11
SPEAK IN KANSAS
Roosevelt Agrees to Be at Osa-
watOmie in August.
Accepts Invitation rendered by
Governor Stubbs.
WILL BE IN AUGUST.
Probably on Anniversary OF
Battle, August 80.
Bloody Clash Between John
Brown and MiSsOurians.
ILL BE IN AUGUST.

Porto Maurizio, Italy, April IL.
Stubbs, Topeka, Kan, L. S. A.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-11
Raised Over Eleven Thousand
Dollars This Morning.
FUND AT NOON $4,000.
Several New Large Subscriptions
Received Today.
Expected the Total Will Be
Over $4,000 by Night.

Previously reported ..$ 31,325
Thomas Page ($1,OO0) addi-
tionaI " $50
subscribed this morning. 49,. 1925
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kCoatinued on Vol Paee.l
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-26
DOWN IN DIME. "

Among the attractions booked for the Elks theater is Barton and Wis wells Down in Dixie, minstrels headed by John Fucker, the or; gi- nal Alabama Blossom which will appear there Monday night.
 For real negro to be as good a negro minstrel man as a white man is, according to general belief, i'm possible and such a spectacle is un- common. But the people who con- stitute the Down in Dixie" min- strels contains number of men who are real comedians and whom nature as we'll as art make colored enter tainers of genuine merit. This com pany Is very large one and numbers forty people, with a stupendous scen- ic and electrical equipment and all the details needed to ensure an ab- solute perfect performance.
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A Rare Autooranh.

"What is the most expensive auto graph you ever sold?" inquired the re- porter.
 "That of Thomas Lynch, Jr.," an. swered the dealer. The reporter looked perfectly blank. Never heard of him" he confessed.
 Well, he was signer of the Decla- ration of Independence. He signed 1t as proxy for his father, who was i'll at the time. Soon after he went to sea and was never heard of again. Now. autographs of Declaration signers arc much sought by collectors None ap- proach in rarity those of Thomas Lynch, Jr. In fact. so far as know. there is only one in existence.
 This is affixed to an autograph letter addressed by Lynch to George Wash tngton, which lends 1t additional value. It was owned at ono time by Jared Sparks, president of Harvard college. Subsequently it passed to Thomas Ad. dis Emmet, from whom l bought 1t for the sum of 5000. sold 1t to Au- gustin Daly, who was a keen auto graph collector. for $4,500. Later Elm. met .repented of letting the autograph go from his possession and secured it from Daily for $5,250, presenting 1t afterward to the Lenox library, New York, where 1t is now"-Philadelphi ledger.
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He Was the Same Man.

A prominent merchant of ShemeA recently accosted a gentleman on the street with:
 Good morning, Mir. Johnson. How Is coal today?'
 "Well," responded the other, 'I am not much acquainted with the coal market, but l can ascertain the price if it will accommodate you"
 q beg pardon" laughed the mer. chant 'I really thought you were Mr. Johnson. the coal dealer. You certainly resemble him."
 A few days later the merchant en. tered tram car and, seating himself beside gentleman, exclaimed heartily:
 Well, Mir. Johnson, Pm glad to rec ognize you today. made laughable mistake one day last week. I mistook another man for you and, addressing him very familiarly, asked how coal was. He looked amused and replied that he did not know much about coal, but would inquire if it would accom- modate me. Then looked at him and saw that he was perfect stranger. It really was laughable, Mir. Johnson, but he looked so much like you"
 "Yes," responded the gentleman. looking more amused, "and am that same party again."
 The merchant recognizes no moro coal dcalers.-London Tit-Bits.
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"Th4. THIRD DEGREE.'

A pleasing feature of Charles Klein's drama, "The Third Degree,' , which Henry B. Harris will present at the Elks theater Thursday Il ght, Dec. 1, and one which has won not a little favor from the public, is the fact that the author has not taken the minds of his audience with a needless series of weight talks to familiar:ze the happenings leading up to the story" Every action bearing on the plot of s"The Third Degree is given in the four acts of the play. The incident of cause and "the third degree happen in the two scenes of the first act, and all is peacefully settled in the remaining three acts. Such an indication of forethought by a dramatist is more sure to win rec ognition and favor in these days of the trying problem play.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue of an execution to me ji- rected by the clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Arkansas 1 will offer for sale at the south door of the Court House in the City If Pine Bluff, Arkansas on
 SATURDAY., DECEMBER 10. 1910. between the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, to the highest and best bidder, on a credit O., three months, with interest, the purchaser giving bond to secure purchas. mon- ey, all the title and interest Of Willie Davis in the following desc"ibe1 lands, to-wit:
 Lot eleven CID, block eight (S) Sherrill, Jefferson county, Ark. levied on as the property of Willie Davis to satisfy an execution against s. A. Moseley, Charles Lumpkin Richard Bryant, Willie Davis, M. w Webb and Louis Perry in favor ot Cotton Belt Savings & Trust Com pany for two hundred and eighty-two and 31-100 dollars ($2S23), togeth- CT with interest and cost. This Nov 17th, 1910.
 EDGAR BREWSTER.
 Sheriff. II 19 26 12
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THE SPENDTHRIFT."

Seats for the engagement of The Spendthrifd,' EFederick Thompson's production of Porter Emerson Browne's latest play. which is to ap- pear at the Elks theater Tuesday, November 29, will be placed on sale Saturday.
 The success of "A Fool There Was has placed MT. Browne in the foremost ranks of contemporary Am- erican dramatists and it would be strange rather than otherwise did not the coming of this, his second play not arouse good deal more than ordinary amount Of interest His work is marked by a virility that few of the younger playwrights possess and it is his belief a well as that of MT. Thompson that ''The spendthriftl shows him at the height of his DOW CTS. The players, headed by Doris Mitchell were especially selected and ill mounting the play MT. Thompson has left nothing to be desired.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-26
KNAPP TALKS
 OF BOIL WEEVIL

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 24-Dr. s. A. Knapp of the United States Depart ment of Agriculture this morning ad- dressed the 200 or more delegates at the second days session of the anti boil weeyil conference. Other we'll known authorities were on the pro- gram for addresses at the afternoon session.
 As it was the opinion of many of yesterdays speakers that a new sys- tenn of farming methods is necessary if the ravages of the boil weevil are to be successfully fought today the experts went into details as to what methods farmers should adopt to forestall the eastward march of the pest. It is predicted that the weevil will cross the borders of SouthW vest Georgia during 1912.
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ROAD CONTRACTORS.

Scaled bids will be received bJ the Board of Directors of Road Improve ment District No. 3 of Jefferson coun- ty. Arkansas on Monday, December 5, 1910 at the office of Irving Rein terger, secretary for said board, for the construction and repairing of ap- rloximately ten miles of gravel load together with the necessary cul7crts and cross drains in said district. Plans and specifications can be ob. tained from the engineer for sai! dis tr:ct. w. J. Parkss. 107 l.2 Main street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
 A certified check :or Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars made paylbl., t. w. D. Hearn, president, must accom- pany each bid.
 Bond will be required of the sue oessiul bidder in the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000.0o) Dollars. The Board reserves tho riOht to re- feet any and all bids.
 W. D. LEARN.
 W. T.. HILL, J. E. BOYCE.
 Directors. Attest: Irving Reinf erger. secretary f'1 t2 19 26 12 3.
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A Financial 5paratIs.

ta-t tt.42P tils' ,,n2ssrtion Mas tahes v? enc cs!..! ial alot.llis45s l=iregr3 clergy n9a cnoGrce1 fiat :. ,sli.ti.i aTothai aod for~.,tn to lock tae u or of lis .hicken hei!.se tt" nlGht B.s5e,,,.. and = Jesuit, t! t,it l'.vfliz5 tlt foiilG tlla' .l.ust .s t.ir 1oWla E..o t.ia.lpl t.sred. ., soan ";,.4, to oe i;usooilu ..edr Ii. ae added, but hab Ill, :, ,icions at s0 ao stole cen etliehr5. ;.so La ssason fc' b'licyiu' t.;.t it l s::l right .a asss s'picions dat pussen won't rlt any money in de plate which will now bs Densd apouAd."
 TAs result was q n2s eeasset4ea, Not sh01s member of tho es011seation 6e0oAA sase&. After t w~s counted tAe s0 passsa eans tsrvapA.
 fsv. bssA<'n," hs saA, T doan We0t Ssa9 dianers ts bs spoilt by won 4saA' vhsrs dat br~dAer hvss who 6eaA' lssk his chickens up at night Dat bsnAder doan' exist, nah friends Hs Was . parable gotten up fo' pur Doss s( finances"
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FOR RENT
Dwellings

302 W. 9th, 6 rooms, modern. $30.0s 1214 w. 9th, 6 rooms, modern, $25.00 18th and Linden, 5 room, bungalow new and modern, $20.00. 72O West 3rd 6 room, hall, close in modern, $25.00. 910 Oak, 5 rooms, with water. good repair, large lot, $12.00. 1429 Olive, 7 rooms, IA block, good barn and out buildings, good repair $20.00.
 Cor. 14th and Magnolia, rooms $7.50 91S w. 18th, 4 rooms, hall, 5000.
 Stores 220 w. Barraque. The old postoffice
 For Sale 5 room Bungalow and 1-2 acres of ground, bargain at $1,S00. 4 room house, lot 60x154, cor Mul berry and w. 18th, god repair. $1.- 300.
 5 room house and lots big bargain at $500. Can give terms. Nice two story room home, lot 75 feet front in s. B. part of city.
 c. S. McNEW
 10S PINE ST.
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Bert Babcock and Miss Florence Parker were married Tuesday morn ing at the Lutheran parsonage, Rev Dr. Randolph H. Poppe officiating The ring ceremony was used. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs John Parker of this city and MT Babcock is an engineer living in Pine Bluff, where they will make their home.-Little Rock Gazette.
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Applied History.

First Professor My dear colleague I'm little puzzled. When did thu first Peloponnesian war begin? Sec ond Professor-B. c. 431. First Pro fessor-Quite right. quite right. Tha is the number of my doctors tele phone. Twas to call him up and tel him my wife is sick.-Exchange. there was no cause for a woman ro lose an arm; that women do not go to the wars and are not engaged in occu pations that are likely to carry away part of their body. But that req coming is not sound. Many women work in mills and factories, and the, are as liable to accidents in the streets and public conveyances as men. Ere Quently they figure in these accidents but, although men in the same situa tion would lose an arm, women never lo.
 What is tho cause of their immuni Vr--New York Globe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-26

In the chancery court of Jefferson County, Arkansas.
 James Luster, plaintiff, vs. Mary Luster, defendant.
 The defendant Mary Luster is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the con- plaint of plaintiff James Luster. Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 4th day of Novem- Der, A. D. 1910.
 G. B. LITTLE, Clerk.
 A. w. LOWE, ID. c. Il 12 19 26 12 3.
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Saves an Iowa Mans Life,

The very grave seemed to yawn before Robert Madsen, of West Burl- inton, Iowa, when, after seven weeks in the hospital, four of the best physicians gave him up. Then was shown the marvellous curative power of Electric Bitters. For, after eigh months of frightful suffering from liver trouble and yellow jaundice getting no help from other renedie or doctors, five bottles of this match less medicine completely cured him It's positively guaranteed for Stom- ach, Liver or Kidney troubles and never disappoints. Only 50c. at Ali Druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-26
No Sense of Prop ortion,

The young man who had spent hi. efforts for several ears without re suit in studying art was talking witt his practical uncle. who had patiently paid the bills.
 Of course.' said the young artist. "l know haven't made much of a go o1 It. but don't think you ought to ad wise me to try something else. You know it's best to put all your eggs il one basket and watch that basket"
 ''Um. That may be. Charlie: bu! did you ever think how foolish it is tc put so many baskets around one ban tam egg?"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-26
REV. DAVIDSON
 CONDUCTS FUNERAL

Jonesboro, Nov. 24.-Mrs. Margar- ct Frances Robertson, aged 75, and 52 years a resident of this county
 died here yesterday morning after an illness of four months duration. She leaves two daughters, Mesdames Walker Higginbotham and c. w. Gull berhouse, also a grand son, Robert E. Robertson, one of the prominent business men of this city. The fun eral will be held at the First Metho- dist church on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and will be conducted by Rev. H. H. Watson, assisted by Rev. w. c. Davidson of Pine Bluff.
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kespino Time In hoiianL

Railroad time. as we generally s8 derstand tho phrase in the UniteA States, is little ahead of the town time, hut in The Hague, the quaint old capital If Holland. all private and ul4- official docks and watches are kept twenty minutes fast" said . traveller When il is noon in tho railway sta don. postoff!ce and other 9overnme~, buildings of The Hague the tin,e~i.r~> In the shors and the wa,rhrs ~f tA. sturdy hrrghrrs show l3 Hsh D. II, le~ what reason ther" i< far 'h!s [ a.,~ kE, ". a!thrn h asked .nli-''r c-ss. . IT. r'"r? cnarte-s v <cte'. ~o = fs- hos !" T 'a"d. <! dow, ~ 70
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