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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-17
His Opportunity.

How did you manage to go through
every house on that block In broad
daylight without being detectedT
asked one burglar,
very easily" replied the other. II
selected a time when moving van
drove up TO vacant dwelling. I
worked while the neighhors were hang
ing out of the front windows to criti-
else the furniture. Washington Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-17

Some smart men do not properly
estimate the Importance OF polite.
ness.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-17

robbed us singly, because they know
those released would spread the news
Kansas City Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-17

When a girl gets her first letter
from man she keeps the envelope
stuck in her mirror frame for six
months
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-17

Nothing jolts womans sweet trust.
ing DISPOSITION like marriage.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-17

Successful physicians are lucky
guess
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

He was one of the leaders in the
Farmers Alliance movement and a
Populist and these principles were in
corporated forcibly in his platform
when he was first elected. In 1889 he
defeated Webb McNall for congress by
10000 majority.
In 1891 he defeated Harry Pestana
and in 1898 defeated Judge A. H. Ellis,
both by large majorities. He was born
in Washington county, Pennsylvania,
March, 1881, and came to Kansas in
1878. where he accumulated a fortune
in farm lands and alos some city prop
erty. Besides his wife, five girls and
three boys survive him, also 25 grand
children and great grandchildren.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
PHIPPS IS POSITIVE.
Declares There Is No Chance of Re-
marriage With Divorced Wife.


New York, Feb. 2.-"Now let me say
for once and all, that there is no chance
for Mrs. Phipps and myself remarrying
and hope this statement will end the
lated that we would" said Lawrence c.
Phipps, the Pittsburg millionaire, to-
day. as he sailed for Europe with his
daughter. Miss Emma Phipps, on the
steamer Celtic Mr. Phipps stated posi-
lively that Mrs. Phipps was not On the
vessel and spoke with indignation in re-
gard to reports which have been printed
here in the last week
Il. myself, don't mind the reports so
much" he said, "but they must prove
very trying to Mrs Phipps It is not
fair to her that they should be printed.
There has been absolutely no good
cause for the publishing of any of the
reports which the newspapers have had
in the last few days in regard to myself
and in regard to Mrs. Phipps. Their
publication is in way a persecution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
GAS EXPLODES IN Mine.
More Than a Third of the Working
Force of 100 Perish.

Drakesborc, KY. Feb 2.-Heroic as
have been the efforts of scores of
rescuers throughout the night, it is
believed it will be many hours before
the Browder mine, near this city,
yields up the bodies OF the last of the
men whose lives were snuffed out in
an explosion yesterday. Early today
80 bodies had been recovered. Among
those killed was Matt Allen, a police
judge of Dra!:esboro. aged SO, who left
a widow and six children.
OF the 100 men in the mine when
the disaster took place, it is now prac-
tically certain that more than a third
have persisted
Repeated attempts yesterday after
noon to penetrate the entry where the
dust and gas exploded were frustrated
by the sitting odors and it was only
after the fans, which had been kept
working for hours, drew out the worst
of the fumes that it was possible to
begin the rescue.
Throughout the night each lift of the
cage brought bodies to the top of the
ground until early this morning SO
had been recovered.
In the panic of grief about the mine
shaft it has been impossible to ascer-
tain the number of men who es-
capped and the number of dead can
not be accurately stated.
The news of the disaster spread
quickly to the numerous mines in
Muhlenberg county, and hundreds of
mine workers fastened to the scene
Thousands of curious were also at
tracted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
LIFTS GAMBLING LID.
San Francisco's New Mayor Says
poker Is Legal"

San Francisco, Feb. Mayor P. H.
Mccarthy has taken a definite stand
On gambling. In statement the chief
executive declares, that the Chinese
may gamble their heads off," that
white men have as much right to gam
bic in their homes and places of bust
ness as others have in clubs, and that
playing poker is not against the law.
The gamblers are taking Mccarthy
at his word, and work is being rushed
on new gambling houses! Chinatown
presents much activity and soon Ross
alley, Spofford alley. WaverIy place,
and other streets in the Oriental quar-
ter may be blaze of light, and the
merry clink of the domino, and the
exciting buzz of Oriental lingo will
once more be heard
The lookout at kid" Sullivan's
gambling club on Powell street, has
been discharged. and the players now
walk in and out without fear of mo-
lestation. Preparation. are under way
for the opening of big houses on lower
Kearny street and all over the new
tenderloin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
Eccentric Perry Rice Would Not
Trust the Banks.
Now His Heirs Are Searching
for His Fortune.
HAVE FOUND $4,000.
Glen Elder Has Never Had Its
Equal as a Sensation.
Wealth of Hermit Buried About
His Premises.

Glen Elder, Kan, Feb. "A story
which smacks of the days of Captain
| Kidd and his hidden pirate boards of
fiction has come to light in this county,
following the discovery of $4,000 in
! currency by the heirs of Perry Rice,
one of the old time residents of this
city, who died recently. The heirs are
continuing the search in the belief that
only portion of the old mans wealth
has been uncovered, and before it ends
the home place will be turned upside
down for a depth of several feet.
Some of the money already un-
earthed was in the yard, more of it in
the cellar and roll containing $1,000
was found in an old mattress just be-
fore it was consigned to the flames.
Mrs. Ross, one of his daughters was
searching for hidden treasure IN the
cellar and found a buried can which
contained $4,000. This money was
all in gold and the search was taken
up with renewed vigor and in an old
can which was buried in the yard
5000 more was found.
Lived the Life of Hermit.
Mr.. Rice was known in and about
this city for his eccentricities and for
years past has had no confidants,
Twin the life of a hermit in the howell
which answered the purpose of a home
to him. He owned much city prop
erty, including several business build
ings and three good farms, from which
he derived a considerable revenue,
which he refused to deposit in banks.
There was much speculation before
his death as to where he kept his
wealth, and it was the common talk
that it was buried about the place.
This led to the search which has so
handsomely rewarded his heirs. Not
a great while ago a force of workmen
were excavating for a cement walk and
their labors were watched closely by
the old man until one of them I'M
earthed a can filed with glittering gold
coins, which he carried away with him
to more secure hiding place.
Planted His Gold at Night
Stories are in general circulation of
mysterious happenings which the
neighbors have witnessed about the
place for years past and indicate that
all of the OIL miser'S hoard of wealth
has not yet been located. Often late
at night he has been seen busi1y dig
ging about. in his yard and it is be-
lieved that he was during those pc
| RODS secreting his wealth.
Late one night he was seen to go
to his we'll with a lantern on his arm,
and it is thought that at least a part
| of his fortune will be found at the
bottom or hidden away behind some
| loose bit of the stone curbing. AS he
neighbors wondered, but considered
that it was one of his eccentricities
and thought but little of it as he re-
appeared few moments later
So the stories 60 and before the
search for his wealth is discontinued
his farm as we'll as city property will
be thoroughly searched. He left no
will. though it is thought that his
property is worth at least $4,000, be-
sides the currency which so far has
been unearthed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago. Feb 2-wHEAT-wheat prices
were easier in the early trading and kept
sc to NC lower Foreign cables telling
of a decline in Liverpool wheat prices to-
gether with a sluggish demand for cash
wheat was the basis for the bearish senti-
ment.
In the first hour the fluctuations were
small May selling between 81. II and s. IFS
most of the trades being at about $1.11A.
At the opening May was 40 to 3sGXc
lower at Sill to 81 11A
The market continued weak throughout
the session, May dropping from $l11as to
81 -1ossa1. 1O1k The. close was weak at the
lower than yesterdays final figures.
CORN-Unsettled weather through the
corn belt. which might have a bad effect
tone to the corn pit. Opening figures were
from shade to Nc higher. Influenced
6 6 buy yin prizes crept
handing &c: The weakness of wheat
worked against material advance in
at 66szc to 667s@S7c.
The market continued fairly strong
through much of the session. but finally
succumbed to the weakness of wheat. May
Travelled down frommm 67Ac 6615@66ssc.
The close was weak at the low points
with May 1sc lower than yesterdays final
OATS-Commission demand for oats at
the outset held the market firm, opening
the first hour the demand onset the bear
ish tendency of wheat weakness and added
to the price OF futures fn M May touching f
to 46Ac
PROVISIONS-Provis ruled firm at
the rs, start; the 3, opening figures being gen.
accumulation of stocks in the last month
vas factor fac in the fir pons ., OF Opening
s12071z; ribs, sl1 80 to s11.75.
RYE-Cash: SO@S1c; May, soc.
BARLEY-Cash: 6O@7Oc.
TIMOTHY-March, A.&.
CLOVER-March, $14.25.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
NOW JOHNSON IS SUED.
Norman Pinder Wants $4,000 Per-
sOnal Damages.

New York. Feb. 2.-The golden
smile was in evidence as Jack John
son, the heavyweight pugilistic cham
pion. pleaded not guilty to the. assault
indictment against him.
johnson appeared in the general
sessions court, wearing his big fur
lined overcoat and a profusion of
5ewelry and surrounded by crowd of
admirers He was summoned to an
swer the charge of Norman Pinder,
who accuses johnson of assaulting him
in an uptown hotel
Counsel for Pinder asked that the
bail be raised from $1,000 to $4,000.
Pinder was badly injured, the lawyer
claimed. Johnson's attorney said that
information he had from physician
did not sustain this claim.
why, judge" said the heavyweight,
Il came all the way from Buffalo Just
as soon as 1 heard of this Indictment
against me-
We'll" said the court. syou go back
to Buffalo. I will fix bail at $500"
Johnson as he left the. court was
served with papers in civil action
by Pinder for $4,000. He threw the
papers on the floor, but his counsel
picked them up and announced he ac-
cepted service for the pugilist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
SUPPORTED THE COOKIES
Warmer Furnished Them Money to
Guard Against Exposure.

Cincinnati, o., Feb. 2.-The trial
of Mrs. jeanette Stewart Ford for
alleged blackmaiI was continued here
today, Judge Swing declining to stop
the proceedings on the motion of the
defense to dismiss because Prosecut-
ing Attorney Hunt refused to obey
court order to furnish the defense
with transcript of the grand jury
testimony of Charles L. Warmer.
The decision is not final, Judge
Swing stating the point at issue is IN
volved in a case before the supreme
court of the state and until that is
decided he would hold the matter in
allegiance.
He said the defense could take ex-
ception to this course and if the SUI
preme court denied the contention
that grand jury proceedings are in
violate motion for new trial would
be entertained if the higher tribunals
decision is delayed beyond the conclu-
sion of the cases at bar.
Attorney Thorndyke took up the
cross examination of Warmer, who,
denied he had run around" with Mrs.
Ford.
1t was brought out that Warmer
had contributed to the support of
Cooke and the latter's wife and son.
The witness said he had done this vol
unfairly because there was a general
danger of exposure and Cooke was
out of work.
This testimony was given impor-
attitude Warmer will adopt if Cooke
is tried on the indictment charging
him with having received stolen
money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
DRANK STEALING WHISKY
Man Confesses He Committed Many
Burglaries While Drunk.

Pontiac, Mich. Feb. 2.-Develop-
ments following a raid of the Clinton
hotel bid fair to reveal the source of
nearly half hundred burglaries in
Pontiac in the last three years. James
Monroe, proprietor of the Clinton
hotel, and when sober a respectable
citizen, admits. the police declare, most
of the burglaries and mas told the Of
ficers things that will lead to discov-
ering the rest of the robbers.
Monroe is said to have been shot
by Patrolman P. A Knight last
Wednesday night, but escaped and
went to Windsor. Ont. where his
wound was cared for. To the sisters
who nursed him, Monroe is reported to
have confessed. He says he returned
to Pontiac with the idea of giving him.
self up but the officers made the ar
rest before he had carried out his in
tentions.
George Hicks and Richard Hicks
the brothers-in-law of Monroe. and
William Brown have been arrested on
the stories told by Monroe
Monroe declares that every time he
had a few drinks of whisky the inn
pulse to steal became irresistible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
FAIL FOR A MILLION.
Fisk and Robinson File Petition in
Bankruptcy.

New York Feb. 2.-Fisk & Robinson.
bond dealers and members of the New
York Stock Exchange. have failed for
& million dollars.
An Involuntary petition in bankrupt
cy has been filed by creditors in the
federal court and Bronson Winthrop
was appointed receiver with a bond of
$4,000 Shrinkage in the value of Buff
falo & Susquehanna railway stocks
and bonds and bonds held by the firm
caused the failure.
The failure is one of the largest since
the panic of 1907. not so much as liza
bilities are concerned, but in view of
the Importance of the firm, which has
branches in Chicago. Boston and wor-
cester.
The firm was founded in 1899 by
Harvey Edward Fisk. the eldest son of
Harvey Fisk. the banker. and George
Robinson, who had been in the employ
of the banking firm of Harvey Fisk s.
Sons.
The business of the firm was princi-
rally banking business and the floating
of bonds. The petition in bankruptcy
was filed with the full consent of the
firm, its members having concluded
that this was the only way to avoid
further losses.
statement issued by the receiver
amount to $1,000. 900 and the unsecured
debts to more than $1.000.000.
Little surprise was manifested at the
failure in banking circles. where it was
said that the firm had received several
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
T. S. WILLIAMS IN RACE.
Well Known Topekan Enters Contest
for Commissioner.

T. s. (Sherman) Williams. ex-commis-
sloner of elections and at the present
time in the building and contracting
that he is candidate for city commits
sioner.
Mr.. Williams has a good following
over the city and fully expects to land
among the first in the race which VIII
end this spring.
My name has not been published in
the list of candidates. said Mr.. VIII
liams today, but I do not wish to be
considered a dark horse in this race.
l am candidate in good faith and II
elected will stand at all times for the
best interests of the city,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
INFANTICIDE A MANIAC.
Judge Had Told Him He Hoped Vic
TINS Cries Would Haunt Him.

Princeton, Ind, Feb. 2.-william
Pohlman, of near Mt. Carmel, Ill,
has been notified by the Chester Pris-
o nauthorities that his son, James
Pohlman, convicted at Belleville, ILL.,,
few weeks ago of the murder of his
six-weeks-old. child. is a raving ma
MAC and has been sent to the insane
hospital
Pohlman and the child's mother were
ea route to st. Louis from Mt. Car
mel to find a home for the child when
Pohlman took it from the train and
crushed its head under his foot. He
previously had been known as a
model young man.
In sentencing him the judge said
he hoped Pohlman would ever hear
in his ears the cries of his innocent
babe. 1t is said reason fed soon after
this sentence was pronounced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
New York STOCK Market.

Wall ST., New York. Feb. 2.-STOCKS-.
The opening stock market today showed
the depressing effect of the failure OF
Fisk and Robinson, an important bond
house which was announced over night.
First prices showed declines Of point
in Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, North
ern Pacific, Reading, United States steer,
Amalgamated Copper, American SmelIlnS
and American Locomotive and OF large
fractions in Wabash preferred, COLORADO
Fuel, Laclede Gas and Utah Copper. A
recovery set in at once and Union Pacific
and Reading were restored to above last
nights prices within lew minutes;
Pittsburg Coal preferred advanced 1ls and
Republic Steel l.
When the market had made up almost
all of its opening loss fresh weakness De
veloped in the local stocks, which later
spread to Union Pacific and other leaders
and the whole market sagged again.
Reading received consistent support and
did not fall below yesterdays closing fol-
lowing its rise to above 100. Bethlenm
Stel preferred lost ~; Atlantic Coast line
Intermemtropolitan preferred and Iaclede
Gas 2, Kansas City Southern Ia, FRISCO
second preferred 1ss and New York Cen
trail, Chesapeake and Ohio, Consolidated
Gas and National Lead 1.
Prices dropped from Illumination, the
dealings falling to normal proportions.
Delaware and Hudson declined 19s and
Kansas and Texas, Wabash preferred, An
Gates 1. Big Four sold at an advance OF
~. Prices took an upward turn all
around before noon, Reading rising
point.
Bonds were steady.
The tone of the market became heaVy
ing most of it's advance and some or the
standard stocks falling to their low prices.
American Smelling gave way ~. Iowa
Central IA and Erie first preferred l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
PAPER TRUST HOLD UP.
Is Discussed Before Ohio Editors by
John Norris.

Columbus, O., Feb AT the annual
meeting of Associated Ohio daiIies COM
prising. 124 daily newspapers of Ohio. held
today in this city a statement upon the
price which publishers should pay for
print paper was made by John Norris
chairman of the committee on paper of
the American Newspaper Publishers as
ISOLATION. Mr.. Norris said if free competi-
ton and normal conditions should prevail
In the paper trade, news print should be
delivered in press rooms at $S5 a ton or
SITS per 100 pounds
He charged that newspapers are taxed
IS above that figure on one million tons
or. SSO00.000 per annum. because of the
ignorance and lax methods of print paper
makers and that the same causes are i'm
posing penalty of $50, 100000 per annum
on the users of all kinds of paper
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

81 os@1 10; No. 5, s1o7qd. II; No. red, $3.50
1.29; No. 8. 81. 2OGI.2S
CORN-Market unchanged. No. mix
ed, 6S1s@64c; No. 3. 621zQ6Sszc; NO. wnite'
oATSNMarket unchanged. No. white.
4Sd5ec; No. mixed, 46Q4Sc.
RYE-7OQ73c- -.
HAY-Market unchanged. Choice tim,
othy, S145O015.O0; choice prairie, $lO.7oQ
11.O0; choice alfalfa, $1SO0d1S5O;
BUTTER-Market unchanged. cream.
cry extras, CSC; firsts, 26c; seconds, 24c'
packing stock, pc o..
EGGS-Market unchanged. Extras. &c;
CLOSE: WHEAT-May, s1-06ss; July,
GoRN-May, 65lkc; July. 65lsc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
Chicago Live Stock Market.

Chicago. Fab. 2-CATTLE-Receip
estimated at 10000. Market 10G15c higher.
Beeves, s4-35G7.70; Texas steers, $3.90Q500;
western steers, 81. 15G600: stOckers and
feeders, s.. 15@5.45; cows and heifers, 81.
Q5.75; calves. S7.0Od9.N -
HOGSReceipts estimated at %. 600.
Market SC higher. Light, S. 20Qs. 60; mix
ed, S. 25GS.721z; heavy, IS. 35@s Is; rough,
IS. 35G8.50: good to choice heavy, $500
SIS; pigs, $7.1o9S.20; bulk of sales. $500
$40.
SHEEP-Receipts estimated at $500.
MaT TX ssgong 20 5I c nlgner Native; ~ Ky
500; lambs native, IS 25Qs.50; western. So. Is
$50.
WHEAT-Receipts, 43, 200 bushels; ship
nnents, Sc 600 bushels
coRN-Receipts. SIS, 100 bushels: ship
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
extensions of credit during the past
statement of Condition.

extensions of credit during the past
year.
Statement of Condition.
Boston, Feb. 2.-The liabilities of
Fisk & Robinson, bankers of New
York, Boston, Chicago and Worches-
ter, who failed yesterday. amount to
nearly 100000. Manager W. A.
Tracy of the Boston office today is
sued the following statement of the
firms condition as ascertained last
Friday:
Assets-Cash s61.915: loans receiv-
able $2.122,358; securities $4,428, 444;
accounts receivable 1925, $50; furni-
ture and fixtures $4,000. Total &c.
S47,967.
Liabilities: Loans payable $5,276,-
$50; deposits $1,212,349; accounts
payable 1865, 405; balance in excess of
assets SIEGE. Total 6.S47.967
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
Kansas t-itv Live Stock Market.

Kansas City. Mo- Feb. 2,-CATTLE-
Market 10c to loo higher Native steers.
s5.00@7.5; southern steers. $450@60o;
southern cows. s2,75d4.75; native cows and
heifers, $2.7566 %: stockers and feeders,
So 1905. 5O bulls, 50 6Od5. 10: calves, $4,000
900; western steers. A.75@650; western
cows, $3.00G5.O0.
HOGSNReceipts 1900. Market SC higher
Bulk of sales. S. 25qs.55 heavy. Ss5oQS 62h;
packers and butchers ss-@q86o; light,
SHEEP-Receipts 5000. Market 10c
higher. Muttons, 81. 5OG6.25; lambs, s. COG
$50; fed western wethers and yearlings,
s. O9@7.75; fed western ewes, $4.50Q5.75.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
Webb CITY Votes sDrv >,

Webb City, Mo-, Feb. BY a ma
jority of 81 IN total vote of 2,457
Webb City has entered the dry coll
umn. The result came as a surprise
to the adherents of both sides as the
''wets" had expected 1he same victory
they won in Joplin last Thursday.
Energetic campaigning toward the
close of the day, after the dry lead
ers had publicly conceded a wet VIC
tory is said to be largely responsible
for the result.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
VIM. BAKER IS DEAD.
Served Sixth District in Congress Three
Consecutive Terms.

Lincoln Center. Kan. Feb. Elk
Congressman William Baker died at
his home in Lincoln Center at AIS
Tuesday afternoon He was 79 years
old and death was fastened by pto-
maine poisoning. from which he suf-
fered several days ago from eating
oysters. He was elected to congress
from the Sixth Kansas district three
consecutive terms
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
Now York Money Marked.

New York. Feb. 2.-MONEY-Money on
call easy, 215@2A per cent; ruling rate 2ss
at 25s per cent. Time loans very soft and
rather dull; 60 days, 31s@Saz per cent and
90 days 3s per cent; six months per cent.
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper AZ to )
per cent.
Sterling exchange steady with actual
business in bankers bills at 81. SO 1904. IS
for 60 day bills and at 81 $500 for de-
mand; commercial bills 81. S3l4@ .S3az.
SILVER-Bar silver, 51sic; Mexican dol
lars 44c.
BONDS bonds steady, rail-
road bonds irregular.
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Gift of 100000.

Philadelphia. Feb. 2.-Announcement
is made by the trustees of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania. that a gift Of
$1,000 has been received for a chair
in the medical department of the insti-
tuition. Further particulars of the gift
will be announced later.