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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02
POLICE SEEK HIM.
Bruce Gardner Is Wanted on
Charge of Assault.
is Alleged to Have Mixed lit with
Insurance Man.
ROMYNGER HIS VICTIM
Premium Store Man Said to Have
Used Broom Handle.
Deputy Assessor WATSON a Wit
ness to Difficulty.

Angered at the assessor who was
placing on his goods a higher VaIua-
ton than he thought was proper,
Bruce Gardner, proprietor of the store
at 3O9 Kansas avenue, it is alleged
vented his spite upon w. G. Romyn-
ger. an empioye in the local office OF
the Prudential Life Insurance com
pany. As a result a warrant is out Tor
his arrest and when found he will be
hailed into police court to answer TO
the charge of assault. Romynger,
meanwhile, is wearing a cross OF court
master and the major portion or ron
of sanitary cotton over his right eye
AS near as can be learned Gardner
conducts a premium store. That Is,
he gives prizes away under certain
conditions Romynger's sister recently
made arrangements 10 secure one o1
tI,a nrizes or premiums. Some time
passed and the premium was not fortn-
coming. So Romynger was sent
after it.
ner holding Il conference, near the rear
of the store. with Deputy Assessor
WATSON. Advancing towards them
Romynger asked:
HAS that premium arrived YET?
mo" it is alleged Gardner shouted
in answer. land it is not going to
come either You get out of here.
Surprised at this unexpected out
hurst Romynger rubbed his eyes and
started to protest. Gardner rushed at
H., according to Romynger's state
1ne1t saving ne would put him out.
Now Ronynger is one of these fellows
who look bigger as you approach them-
He is not so slight as he useo TO De
and as Gardner neared him, blowing
1il~e an angry bull. he changed his
mind and started for the back room OF
the building saying:
Would Get His Gum
ssI'n get my gun and We'll see if you
Den11ty Assessor WATSON grappled
with the enraged man and a rough and
tumble time enSued, WATSON telling ths
i,-ate merchant that there would be no
cun play if he. WATSON, could prevent
it. -.
Rut Gardner managed to free HIM
self and selling an old broom handle.
advanced upon Romynger. He struck
the still dazed customer over the shoul-
dor and the two clinched. Gardner.
again it is said, swung the stick, land
ing on I2omyEger's forehead, just above
the right eve He was swinging again
when WATSON interfered- Romynger
decided to let the premium go for the
line being and leaving the store Sc
C,1red a warrant for Gardeners arrest.
Gardner has not vet been located by
the police, but is known to be In town
ma as soon located will be arrested.
effort have been made by Gardeners
re1atives TO settle the case outside of
court but so far these attempts have
l1een vain Gardeners relatives have
mat they fear for the result when he
learns there is q warrant out for him.
Tud1e JJrr1ay decided that this risk
would have to be taken and has order
ed the officers to renew their watch for
the man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

News of the death of Mrs. C. w.
Kouns, formerly of Topeka, was re-
ceived here today in telegram.
Death occurred in Amarillo, Texas,
and the interment will be at Mrs.
Kouns old home in Tyler, in that
state.
The telegram contains little more
death. Acute indigestion is given as
the cause Death occurred at IL
o'clock Friday.
Mrs Kouns had been i'll for year.
For six months she was in Chicago
hospital. About two months ago she
was removed from Chicago to her
old home at Tyler.
The remains will be taken to Tyler
today and the funeral will be held
there.
Mr. Kouns was formerly car ac-
countant for the Santa F'e in Topeka
and the family has a host of friends
here. Seven years ago Mr.. Kouns
went to Amarillo where he became
general ma mayer of the Santa F'e
western lines.
The funeral of Mrs. Alice Mattern,
who died suddenly last Monday at 126
North Harrison street. will be held
tomorrow from the Third Presbyter-
ian church and interment will be in
the Topeka cemetery. The services
will be held at 2:30 o'clock.
Mrs. L. Underwater died Tuesday
at Elkader, Ia. aged SO years. ac
cording to information which reached
here today. She was the mother of
Mrs. H. A Sturgis of Topeka. Two
other daughters. Mrs. NJ A. Phillips
and Mrs George Lockwood reside in
Emporia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02
INVITED TO ST. DIE.
Roosevelt Is Wanted on Anniversary
of Americas Christening.

Paris, April 2.-The mayor of Saint
Die in the department. of the Vosges
and the Saint Die society of New York,
have invited Mr.. Roosevelt to visit that
town on April "a in common grafton
Of the 403d anniversary of "the bap-
tisrn of America Saint Die having
furnished the suggestion that the new
world be called America
Martin Waldseemuller. professor of
geography in the college of Saint Die,
who died in 1913. published maps of
the newly discovered continent along
with the claims of the Italian navi-
gator Amerigo Vespucci, and first sug-
gested the name America" for what
is known as South America. Said
Waldseemuller: "And the fourth part
of the world has been discovered by
Americas, it may be called Amerigo;
that is. the land OF Americas or
AmerigO."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02
THEY BOTH PLEAD GUILTY.
Charged With Conducting the Club of
the Beavers.

William Coffee and Earl Nef. ar
rested for maintaining the nuisance
known as the Beavers club some
months ago, entered pleas of guilty in
the district court today. An attempt
is being made to secure paroles for
them. County Attorney Schenck rec
commended to Judge Dana that such
be made. Coffee stating that the pris-
oner had forsaken the liquor business
and gone to selling groceries. earn
ing for himself respect and good will.
The judge, not having time to con-
took the matter under advisement,
sentenced the two prisoners to 80 days
each and 500 fine each. but ordered
the commitments held up until he de-
cided upon the paroles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02
FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE.
Green Supporters Carry Literature in
Suit Cases.

The real ''reck-to-neck' and house
toulouse campaign of the Green forces
began today, when dozens of workers,
colored and white. made a thorough
canvass of the residence district, dis
tributing Green literature. Three ne
groes, with suit cases full of Green
circulars, worried Huntoon and Twelfth
streets, leaving their glad tidings on
every porch In the mails today, the
voters are also getting letters from
Rickenbacher. a real estate dealer,
asking them TO vote for Green and con-
demning Billiard. These letters are
written on Laymens missionary sta
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02
TAFT TO TALK POLITICS,
Will Start on an Eight Day Trir
April 30.

Washington. April 2.-President Taft
will leave Washington this afternoon
for a short trip to Massachusetts, On
April 80 the president will leave for an
eight day trip to Buffalo, Pittsburg,
Cincinnati, Indianapolis, ST. Louis and
probably New York. He will deliver
several addresses on this trip, more i'm
portant politically than any he has yet
made.
The president is expected to sound
the keynote for the congressional cam
paign next fall at the banquet to be
given here at the Arlington April by
the League of Republican Clubs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02
BETTER THAN SPANKING

Spankink does not cure children Of
bed-wetting. There Is a constitutions
cause for this trouble. Mrs. III. Sum-
mers' Box w. South Bend. Ind. will
send free to any mother her successful
home treatment. will full instructions.
Send no money, but write her today II
your children trouble you in this way.
Don't blame the child. the chances are
II can't help it. This treatment also
cures adults and aged people troubled
with urine difficulties by day or night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02
REPORTERS CALLED IN.
To Tell Mississippi Senate Where They
Get the News.

Jackson, Miss, April 2.-Several
subpoenas We're served on local news
paper men today to appear before the
senate and Explain where they have
been getting their reports of the testi-
mony given in executive session in the
Bilbo-Percy bribery investigation. The
newspaper man held a conference and
agreed they would decline to answer.
Word came from the senate chamber
that some of the members would de-
mand that the newspaper men be sent
to Jail if they refused to testify.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02
Cont Decides Divorce Case.

Decision in the divorce suit of Sadie
D. Fensky against Charles Fensky,
during the week. was made today by
Judge Dana. Mrs. Fensky secures
So, 900 alimony by lien on her former
husbands property. and her maiden
allowed $3.50 attorney fees. Joseph G..
Waters is the attorney
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02
EIGHT INDICTMENTS.
Added to Long List at Pittsburg by
Grand Jury.

Pittsburg. Pa, April 2.-The graft
investigating jury today returned eight
indictments. Seven were against for
mer members of select councils from
the north side and one was against
Morris Einstein, charging the soliciting
of SIS, 1000 bride from the Working
mems Savings & Trust company to in
f1uence legislation in favor of the bank
in the selection of city depositories.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02
Forfeltures Taken ON Bonds.

The forfeiture of $500 IN bonds of
bailed prisoners was made this morn
ing by County Attorney Schenck. The
bonds were OF $500 each. The list of
runaways include: Bob Campbell,
jolnt1st: Dick Greer, forger; Charles,
Fred. and T. B. Bradford. hog thieves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02
MCFARLAND WON.
He Knocked Out Dick Lee, the Brit
isher, in Ninth Round.

Plymouth, Eng, April 2.-Packy
Mcfarland knocked out Dick Lee of
London in the ninth round of a IS
round contest here last night. Lee
fought Walsh and never was defeated
before. Jimmy Britt acted as McFar-
lands second
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02
Miss McCourt Is Exonerated.

Kansas City, Mo-, April "A coron-
er's jury here today exonerated Miss
Gertrude McCourt of Mcpherson, Kan.
who ran down a man with her motor
car here last week and killed him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02

Albany, N. Y, April 2.-Although no
official announcement has been made it
was reported today on good authority
that the Delaware & Hudson company
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02
Bank Cashier Arrested.

Wheeling, w. Va, April Ezra
Mayfield. cashier of the Bank of Pine
Valley, Wetzel county, was arrested
today He is charged with embez-
zling $4,000 of the banks funds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02
LOCAL MENTION.

Miss Waite ladies' tailoress. will
make swell suits at your home Ind.
1773-R. L.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02
To the Men and Women of Topeka:

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02
BANK STATEMENTS.
Published in The Topeka state Journal
April 2, 1901
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE FL
NANCIAL CONDITION
of the
TOPEKA STATE BANK


of the
TOPEKA STATE BANK
at Topeka, State of Kansas, at the close
of business on the LIST day Of April, 1910.
RESOURCES.
Loans ana bonds. ...-..-.-..-.... -$2oS, 20 -
0OssIiu[aIts ..-.....-.-..--...---.... - LIZ
BANK and fixtures. .-...........--... 10000
Cash and sight exchange. 1o4, &c
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in ..............s 100000
z9OyoVg
Individual deposits. .$2S7. 44757
certificates of deposit. Is. 422M
Ioduk deposits. -.-.----.... 5o,S6Ot4 -
Cashiers checks.......... 342.00-317, &c
Total ......................... Ss7s. 4O4sO
State of Kansas. County of Shawnee. IS.
/. Geo. w. Snyder, cashier OF
said bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true: that said bank
has no liabilities. and is not indorser on
any note or obligation, other than shown
on the above statement. to the best OF my
knowledge and belief. So help me God
GEO. w. SNYDER.
Subscribed and sworn to before me. this
End day of April, 1910.
ALBERT a MILLER
Commission expires on the 18th day OF
December 1922
Correct-Attest;
c. w. SNYDER.
H L. GAVITT.
GEO. w. SNYDER,
To J. N. DolIey. Bank Commissioners. To-
Geka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02

has agreed to a per cent increase in
the wages of it's conductors and train
men.
Evening journal., 1910-03-03
B. & 0. employees
VOTE STRIKE
Company Asks Government
Officials to Arrange For
Arbitration Board

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BALTIMORE. Nd. March 3.-Ninety
per cent Of the trainmen OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company have voted 10
reject the proposition Of officials OF the
system concerning the wage question.
After a brief session all negotiation be-
tween the company and tho representa-
tives Of the trainmen were broken of alb
solutely.
A. y. Garretson, president Of the BROTH
erhood Of Railroad Trainmen then an
nounccd that a great strike was inevitable
and that at meeting called for late to-
day the committee would reach a decision
as to when the men would be ordered TO
walk out.
Immediately following this it was an
nounced by officials Of tho road that
Chairman Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission Knapp. and United States
Commissioner OF Labor Nenl had been
asked to intervene and prevent one of the
greatest railroad strikes in the history
Of the country.
The railroad asRS that Messrs. KNAPP
and Nein arrange for an arbitration com.
mission in an effort to avert the strike
The b. and o. has been looked upon as &
pivotal rod in the demands OF the train.
men an over the east. and the men be.
lleve that Baltimore and ohio strike
would involve many big questions.
Evening journal., 1910-03-03
WOMEN ASK FOR
LONG HAT PINS
Effective Weapon Against
Washers, Chicago Council
is Informed

CHICAGO, March 3-Alderman Her
man J. Bauler has introduced I'm the
City Council his widely heralded that
rin" order. 10 was referred TO the
Judiciary Committee. which will have
prepared II it can be legally done, an
ordinance requiring hatpins Of a short
er length than those now commonly
worn by Chicago women.
A letter protesting against the ordi.
nance was submitted by May r. Davis.
II read
I'm behalf Of myself and thousands
of other women in Chicago who are oc-
casionally on the streets after dark, I
want 10 express an objection which
might not appeal to men against the
ordinance curtailing the use Of hatpins.
which comes before your honorable
body.
"A hatpin is woman's weapon OF de-
fense. She Is no more permitted 10
carry a revolver or other weapon than
is y member OF the sterner sex.
"I always feel safe going home late
at night with a hatpin available for
protection. Before leaving street car
] always carry a hatpin ready I'm my
hand until ] am safe within the door
of my home. Many a time IL has proved
its need Thousands OF other women
undoubtedly can speak from their ex.
| perience OF how a stout hatpin has
been an effective defense in time oi
danger. A hatpin is also useful IN
repelling 'mashers'
Evening journal., 1910-03-03
ENGLISH GIRLS APPEAR
FIRST AT THE GARRICK

One Of the surprises of the week at the
Garrick IS the very clevef act of the two
Misses Andersons. English girls. who
make Wilmington their first appearance
since landing from Australia. While they
open the show they are good enough to
close it in reality. Their dancing is par
ticularly clever and their rope jumping
opens up a new line Of work in vaude-
Vile effort, and one in which they arc
hardly likely TO be excelled at any time.
This is another act that Manager Dock
stader secured while some OF the other
managers We're thinking about ii, with the
result that the Andersons have already
been able 10 book several weeks after
they were seen at the Garrick.
''The Piano Phiends," an act which
Jesse Laskey is presenting here this week
Mrs. William Annie and the Potts Broth
ers, are all features Of more than usual
merit in bill that is very entertaining
from the first to the last number.
Evening journal., 1910-03-03
Financial aud Commercial

F. ID. Lackey & Co, stated today:
The strength displayed I'm yester-
days market was reflected in the Lon
don dealing, and prices were firmer
all during this mornings session ard
promise higher quotations before the
close.
"The better feeling in the Iron,
Steel and Copper trade is causing a
demand for the securities OF these
companies and some big lines were
taken both yesterday and today that
will not come on the market until ma
terially higher prices are seen.
while Il is fully believed higher
prices generally will be seen, profit
taking on the strong spots will take
place"
c. L Hudson and Co.. stated at
noon: Stocks displayed noteworthy
strength this morning. with new high
records for the movement. They held
good part the rise up TO midday
The buying was on a diminishing scale,
but was Of very fair character. we
think banking interests would just as
leave pause for bit and let the mar
ket sag of somewhat. Under the cir
cumstances, it would be just as well
70 take some profits and not buy back
except on drives. A good deal Of fav-
orable talk was heard about particular
stocks. This is natural after a rise,
and generally indicates profit taking.
We think Il just as we'll TO watch the
strike situation in Philadelphia and
the Monday session Of the United
States Supreme Court"
Evening journal., 1910-03-03
ACCUSE MAN
OF FORGERY

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. March 3.-Ac-
cused Of forging the name of William A.
Gray, assistant District-Attorney to a
note for $500. Otto Loeb was arraigned be-
fore Magistrate Beaton at the City Hall
and held to await requisition from Ches-
tertown. Nd, where the alleged offence
was committed. The prisoner was also
charged with bribery in the fugitive war;
rant issued by the authorities Of Ches-
tertown
After the hearing was over Loeb's wife,
bride Of only a few months appear
ed at the City Hall and talked with her
husband She engaged counsel to arrange
for bail and it was said that the case
will be amicably adjusted The conten-
ton is made that a mistake was made
in the arrest OF Loeb
II Is alleged by the police that Loeb
was recently arrested in Chestertown and
released on cash bail. Following tho
giving OF the bail, it is alleged, that the
defendant. in order to satisfy his0 bonds
man gave the latter a n. for $500. To
this note, it is alleged by the police.
that Loeb forged the name Of Mr. Gray.
When this note was presented for collec-
tion the alleged forgery was discov-
cred.
Evening journal., 1910-03-03

bled with a peculiar spasmodic affee-
ton of the throat. 1t would seize me
suddenly and for few minutes I would
be unable to speak audibly, and my
breath would be greatly interfered
with. 1 would be obliged to gasp for
breath.
Il finally concluded that it was some
catarrhal affection which probably ex-
cited the spasm. 1t interfered with my
vocation as a preacher, attacking me
occasionally in the pulpit.
II had heard so much about PerUra
ASA catarrh remedy that l determined
to try it. After taking two bottles, my
trouble has disappeared. 1 feel sure
that Peruna has greatly benefited
me-"
Rev. p. L. Swanstrom, Swedish
Baptist Pastor, Box 22S, Grantsburg.
Wis. writes that from the use of
Peruna he is perfectly well. entirely
cured OF chronic diarrhea and catarrh.
Peruna in Tablet Form.
For two years DR.. Hartman and his
assistants have necessarily labored 70
create Peruna in tablet form, and their
strenuous labors have just been crown
ed with success. People who object
to liquid medicines can now secure
Peruna Tablets, which represent the
medicinal ingredients OF Peruna. Each
tablet is equivalent to one average
dose of Peruna.
Evening journal., 1910-03-03
Throat Trouble.
NEW BILL ANNOUNCED
AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE

Lovers Of that beautiful instrument.
the harp, viii be especially interested
in tho act Of McCloud and Melville,
which will be one of the features on
the vaudeville bill which the Harris
Amusement Company win offer at the
Grand Opera House this afternoon to
continue for the remainder of the week.
Some of the prettiest music ever heard
in the theatre is promised by these
people.
It is promised that a real comedy
sketch will be offered by Francis and
Ward. two of the best comedians
known TO popular vaudeville. The Sc
lection contains all kinds Of fun and
witty lines.
Russell. Laurence and Edwards, in
a comedy playlet. will furnish the dra-
matte end Of the bill. They are cap
able actors who have selected a little
comedy. full of bright lines, but with
tense dramatic situations as the vehicle
for their talents. It is not farce
comedy which marks this piece, but
comedy of the kind found in the larger
plays where wit and pathos take
turns.
dancers with a reputation 1t would
be hard TO find a funnier pair than
the Kellys. They sing and dance
themselves into popularity in a very
short time.
Club Juggling is something which has
not been seen at the Grand Opera
House in some time. It will be Offered
on this bill by the Ader Trio. AS ar
exhibition of ambi-doxtrous skill anC
rapid movements the club juggling oi
this trio is considerably above the
average.
The Harrisograph with a selection
OF new and well projected moving pic
lures will complete the program as
usual. It looks as If there had beer
! a considerable quantity OF amusement
squeezed into this bill and something
worth considerably more than ter
cents for any seat. the price charged
at the theatre.
Evening journal., 1910-03-03
Social and
Personal

Mrs william II. Swift. Mrs. Charles
r Holiday. Miss Elizabeth S. Holla-
day and Alexander r. Holiday are
at the Chalfonte, Atlantic city.
George Spackman IS spending n few
days with friends at Coatesville.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fagan have been
spending a part OF this week with
friends in Elycrson.
John +. Twaddlc and daughter. Mrs
John +. Wilson, have boen visiting at
the homo OF Mr. and Mrs. Theodore
Hemefingor. Of Gradyville.
Mr. and Mrs. Millard Richie and
children have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. William Kitselman. Of Marcus
Hook
Miss Esther Banks. OF Chesapeake
CitSS has been visiting relatives here.
Miss Jessie Gorrell was a recent guest
of friends at North East.
Mrs Carl McLane, of Cherry Hill, is
visiting Wilmington relatives.
Miss Betty Ramsey has been spend
ing a few days at Cherry Hill.
Lowthcr b. Cheney, OF Indian Head,
Md. spent last week at his home in
this city.
Miss Sophia Waples is confined to
n"N A'AHN nANA nAAANNH oAAoAAN vi
grip.
Miss Bertha Dillabough. of Hartiy, Is
visiting friends in this city
Thomas B. Gear has been spending
several days with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. William r. Gear, Of Hartly.
Miss Elizabeth Hill. OF Newark. ha.
returned TO her home after an Illness
John II. Ebaugh is visiting friends
in Baltimore.
Mrs. frantz Clark Sweoten has re
{ turned from Rehoboth. whore she wal
I. The guest Of Miss Myrtle Joseph.
Miss Helena Mammele has been Wis
iting Miss Gladys Lane. of Seaford
Miss Edith Rambo and Miss Heller
Smith spent Sunday with friends ir
Camden.
Miss May Roberts spent Sunday Fl
Baltimore