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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
Case of Mrs. Edwards Has Been
Handed Down
From One Governor to Another
in Pennsylvania.
SENTENCED TO HANG
For the Murder of Her Husband
2 Years Ago.
Two Executives Already Have
DOdged the Responsibility.

Harrisburg, Pa, Dec. 20.-Among
the legacies Governor Stuart will leave
for John K. Tener, his successor, when
he retires next month is the disposal
of the case of Mrs. Kate Edwards. who
is in the Berks county jail under sem
tence of death for the murder of her
husband about nine years ago. Be-
cause of the public sentiment stirred
up at the time of her conviction
against hanging woman, two gov
ernorS have passed up her case to their
successors.
Mrs. Edwards and a negro named
Gleason were arrested for the murder
of the husband. The colored man was
a paramour of the woman and the hus-
band declared he would kill her; so
that in fear, if not in a sort of SELF
defense, she killed him one night and
threw the body into a well.
Mrs. Edwards and the negro were
tried for murder and Gleason, on a re-
trial was acquitted, though once con-.
victed, but the woman was convicted
and sentenced to be hanged.
Governor Pennypacker set day for
the execution, but before the date ar
rived an application was made to the
board of pardonS for the commuta-
Imprisonment for life, and on the night
previous to the day of execution Gov
ernor Pennypacker reprieved the
woman in Cfder that the board might
hear the case. The messenger bear
| ing the governors reprieve arrived at
the Reading Jail while Mrs Edwards
was with the minister. who was adj
ministering the last rites to her.
The board of pardons took up the
case and then declined to commute the
death sentence. This was seven years
| ago. 1t then rested with Governor PEN
nypacker to again fix the day for Mrs.
Edwards execution but he never took
action. GoverSN Stuart likewise has
not taken action and now the case de-
scends to Governor Tener.
| Meantime Mrs. Edwards has occupied
| a cell in the Berks county jail and is
| said to be a most exemplary prisoner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
WITHDRAWS HIS BILL.
Congressman Kahn Takes Panama
Expo. Matter From Committee.

Washington, Dec 20.-The race be-
tween San Francisco and New Orleans
to secure. government recognition as to
the place where the Panama canal ex-
position should be held, came briefly
into the limelisht in the house of rep
resentatives today.
Representative Kahn. Of California.
to show, as he declared, that San Fran
cisco does not ask any appropriation
from congress to aid the exposition,
asked permission to have the bill which
he introduced in this connection with
drawn from the committee which had it
in charge and laid upon the table. This
meant a practical killing of the bill.
There was objection to Kahn's request
but he said he had accomplished his
purpose Just the same.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
BOGUS PICTURE CASE.
Trial of "Count'' de Gatigny for
Swindling a Rich Duchess.

Tours, France, Dec. 20.-The trial
of the self styled Count and "Count-
ess'' De Gatigny who are charged with
having swindled the Duchess De
Choiseul out of 100000 in the sale of
spurious paintings, opened before
Judge Roberts in the correctional
court today.
The Complainant was the widow of
Charles Hamilton Paine of Boston and
recently married the Duke De Choiseul
whose mother was Mary, daughter of
Malcolm Forbes of Boston.
In addition to the principal allega-
ton he is accused of stealing a sum
of money from the pocket book of the
duchess during her stay in Vienna.
The case attracted a large and fashion
able crowd as the public is intensely
interested in the fate of the two who
lived SO luxuriously in the Chateau
de La Tour. Many American and
European journalists also were pres
ent in anticipation of absorbing de-
velopments in connection with the
fantastic career of the son of an
English tailor who posed successfully
as Prince Borgeletto, Prince Luzignan
and Count D'Aulby de Gatigny and
the revelation of further details re-
garding the alleged blackmailing plot
based on letters asserted to have been
forged.
These letters which the defendant
claimed to have received from the
complainant involve Alexandra
Tschoincdiff who was recently arrest
ed in London charged with conspiring
to bIackmail the duchess.
M. Plumon and M. Sturel appeared
for the duchess and Frederic Allan
and M. Bernard for the accused. The
Countess was formerly Miss
Francesca Monti Lunt of Boston. The
two were married at Trinity church in
!, OF 1if tn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
THE "GLAD" HAND.
Legislators Invited to Commercial
Club Rooms.

The management of the Commercial
club is inviting the legislators to make
the club rooms their headquarters for
social recreation while in Topeka. Let
ters are being sent out to the law
makers inclosing a card which entities
the bearer all of the privileges of the
club while the legislature is in session.
The cafe capacity will be enlarged,
and a big monday gathering of busi-
ness men from all over Kansas is ex-
pected. There is inspiration where
there is a crowd of people, and it is
thought that the presence of the Wis
itors will stimulate activity in the club
by the members.
The following is the letter which is
being sent out to legislators today by
the secretary, e,
''I am enclosing visitors card extend
ing to you the courtesies of our club
which includes parlor, reading, writ
ing and committee rooms, cafe, billiards
and pool, ETC., and would be pleased to
have you make our rooms your club
home while in Topeka.
please feel at liberty to bring your
gentlemen friends with you.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
SEEKING THE CAUSE.
Investigation of Explosion in N. Y.
Central Power House in Progress.

New York, Dec. 20.-Investigation of
the causes of the explosion in the New
York Central power house yesterday
which resulted in ten deaths, the in
jury of more than 100 persons and a
money loss estimated at upwards of
81, 600. 900 was continued with zeal to-
day by city and county authorities.
Although the exact source of the dis
aster has not been determined it may be
found that handful of sand or the
different placing of a timber pile would
have saved the city from the shock and
tremendous damage of the explosion.
1t is generally conceded that the first
cause of the upheaval was a runaway
train of electric cars in the Central cut
near Fiftieth street and Lexington ave-
nue. that crashed over a bumper against
the power house, broke feed pipe and
caused a large quantity of gas to ac-
cumulate in the power house basement.
This was detonated, possibly by an cleo
trio spark from a short circuit.
The motorman of the train, Albert
Seagroatt, was unable to stop the cars
in time to avoid their disastrous crash
into the bumper. The whole trouble
may be decided to have been due to
slippery rails or to some other apparent
ly trivial cause.
Investigation by Coroner Holtzsauser
and other authorities who are making
developing the circumstances of the
first break in the feed pipe, the time
which elapsed between this rupture and
the explosion. the preventive means en-
ployed to avoid an explosion and all
other details.
Meanwhile search of the ruins pro-
crosses for bodies. John B. Guthier, an
night adding one to yesterdays list of
nine known dead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
MONEY CROSSES THE SEA
Postal orders for $7.O25.54s Sent Out
Since December 1.

New York Dec. 20.-Good times ara
in store this Christmas for many per-
sons living abroad who have relations
OF friends in this country. judging
from the amount of money and tbs
quantity of other presents that have
been sent across seas.
Figures furnished by Postmaster
Morgan show that from December 1 to
the sailing of the Mauretania Saturday
afternoon 437. .3S9 international money
orders. representing a face value IF
STOPS. 54S, were issued in New York city
and sent to foreign countries.
While the greatest number of the or
ders were forwarded to Great Britain
the largest aggregate amount of money
went to Italy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
SETTLE UP DEvLIN ESTATE.
Notice of Final Settlement Brings IN.
quiries to Probate Judge.

The notice of final settlement in the
personal estate of the late Charles j.
Devlin, has brought a number of anx-
ious creditors to the probate judges
office to ask questions about prospec-
tive dividends.
When the Devlin estate was thrown
into bankruptcy. a settlement was ask
ed in a personal estate of Mr.. Devlins
which consisted of small amount of
life insurance and exempt property
The time has arrived for final settle
ment in the e~+ate and when the no.
ices were published a few days ago a
good many people who hold claims
against the bankrupt estate, made anxi-
Gus inquiries at the court house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
ALL RAFFLES BARRED.
Even Those Conducted bv Churche.
Must Be Stopped.

Kansas City. Dec. 2O.-Raffles of all
kinds will be barred in Kansas City
after January 1. The order to this ef
feet was made following conferences
between Chief of Police w. E. Griffin,
Mayor Darius Brown and the county
prosecutor. Even the selling of chances
on a piece of embroidery or a box Of
home made candy at church bazaars is
to be stopped With reference TO
church raffles, Mayor Brown said:
''They throw a cloak of righteousness
around gambling. In themselves they
are not so bad but their effect is
demoralizing. They make children be-
lieve 1t is right to gamble,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
WILL FORCE ACTION.
Senator Beveridge Is Growing Impa-
tient Over Dilatory Tactics.

Washington, Dec. 2O.-Senator Bev-
eridge asked members of the senate
finance committee whether they in
tended to report the bill designed to
prevent tobacco manufacturers from
using the premimum coupon system
for the purpose Of crushing out COM
petition.
He said he intended to compel ac-
ton on the bill which passed the SEN
ate as a part of the Payne-Aldrich
tariff bill.
Mr.. Beveridge discussed the use of
coupons and asserted that by such
means the American Tobacco company
had been enabled to crush out compe-
tition in a manner amounting to a
ttScandal'' -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
ELGIN BUTTER BOARD MEETS.
Nearly Every Member Present for the
Annual Election.

Elgin, Dec. 19.-Nearly every MEM
Der of the Elgin butter board was
present for the annual election of di-
rectors which is to determine what
section of the country will dominate
the butter quotations for the coming
year.
Representatives of the Chicago COM
mission men were here to elect two
of the five directors if possible. and
Wisconsin delegates were equally in
sistent that they have two representa-
tives on the board.
Efforts to move the meeting place
of the board to Wisconsin were not
expected to develop at this meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
SHIP SUBSIDY TALK.
The Matter Will Be Discussed at a
White House Dinner.

Washington, Dec. 20.-The legislative
outlook for ocean mail subsidy will be
discussed at a dinner at the White
House tonight, when President Taft
will entertain Senators Gallinger and
Hale and Representatives Humphrey,
Dwight and others at dinner. The
president is very anxious that congress
at this session pass a measure to guar
antee by mail subsidy or other device
the establishment and rapid develop
ment of an American merchant
marine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
SALE OF SEALS DOUBLE.
Red Cross Will Receive About $500, 900
From Christmas Stamps.

New York, Dec. 20.-Reports re-
ceived at the New York offices of the
Red Cross indicate that more than 35,-
100000 of the Christmas seals have
been sold thus far this year, and re-
ports from agents throughout the
country indicate that the total for 1910
will exceed 100000. The cam
paign against tuberculosis will there
fore realize about 100000 from the
Red Cross seals this year. This is
about twice the total of last year and
four times the amount realized in 1908.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
WILL RELEASE ALLEN.
johnson County Authorities Verify
Statement of "Man in Corduroy

Kansas City. Dec. 20-Albert Allen, the
imam in the corduroy suit held for in
vestigation with the Barnhardt murder
case. will be released late this afternoon,
Sheriff Stead of Johnson county said to-
day. "Allen was the mysterious stranger
we were looking for" saIc the sheriff.
time the crime was committed and he
admits it. But he told Straightforward
story which we have verified in every par
ticular and I am convinced he is innocent.
We are up in the air about this case as
much as ever"
Sam Bailey and his wife are still held
at the Olathe Jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
Wife's Spirit Follows Him.

Kansas City, Dec. 2o-In a. petition for
divorce filed in the circuit court here
today Marvin Minnear. a bookkeeper,
alleges he has been bounded by his
wifes spirit and it is more than he can
stand. He says the wife. Anna Min
near, declares she possesses power to
separate her spirit from her body and
send it where she likes Minnear al
ieges she accused him of infidelity,
basing her charges on her power TO
have her spirit shadow him and make
report to her of all his doings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20

years ago. The deposits in the various
branches are, roughly speaking ST.
400, 900.
The suspension was brought about
by the failure of the bank to meet it's
liabilities of $4,000 at the clearing
house.
The bank instituted proceedings
against a former manager and clerks
at Lindsay for conspiracy, and the evil
dence as to the banks condition
brought out at the trial caused runs
on the branches all over the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
w. TT. Gets Another Gable.

London, Dec. 20.-The agreement
for the amalgamation of the Western
Union Telegraph company and the
Ang1o-American Gable company stip-
ulates that the former will give the
cable company an unconditional guar
antee of 3A per cent dividend in
perpetuity on the total capital of $685.
00n 000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
Big MARY SURRENDERS
Indian Woman Had Shot an Unwel
come Visitor.

Tulsa, Dec 20-True to the old In
dian custom of surrendering after
committing a crime. Big Mary, a Creek
Indian woman living near Sand
Springs, Okla, gave herself up today
to the sheriff after shooting to death
John Goodman, who was one of the
last full blood Creek Indians. Good
man, it Is charged, forced an entrance
into the woman's house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
ROOSEVELT'S EXPENSES.
Resolution Looking to an Investigation
Is Introduced.

Washington, Dec. 20-A congress
sional investigation of Theodore Roose-
velts railroad transportation expenses
while he was president of the United
States was ordered in a resolution in
troduced by Representative Rainey
IH.), Democrat. 1t was referred to the
committee on rules.
It provides that committee of five
members be selected to investigate how
much, if any of these expenses, were
paid by Mr.. Roosevelt or by any one
acting for him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
Temple Iron Company Is Enjoined.

Philadelphia, Dec. 20.-Following
its decision that the Temple IRON COM
pany controlled by the Reading and
other anthracite railroads was an il
legal combination in restraint of trade,
the United States circuit court here
today issued decree permanently en-
joining the corporation from doing
business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
Fl. s. Fraternities abolished.

Rochester. n. Y. Dec. 2O.-The
board of education has formally abol-
ished the five fraternities and five
sororities in the high schools on the
ground that they promote exclusive
and undemocratic class distinctions,
fix premature and artificial social
standards, detract seriously from the
regular work of the school, stimulate
extravagant habits and involve a bur-
densome expense" Fraternities have
existed in the Rochester high schools
since 1879.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
BRODERlCK IS FREED.
Convicted indianapolis Banker May
Eat Christmas Dinner at Home.

Leavenworth, Kan, Dec. 20.-Justus
L. Broderick, formerly a banker of In
dianapolis, can eat his Christmas din
ner at home, having been released from
the federal prison here today after serv-
ing a sentence of ten years for VIOLA
ton of the national banking laws.
He has been assistant to the chief
clerk of the prison for several years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
wolf over the Footlights.

New York, Dec. 20.-In Brooklyn
theater last night a wolf in a wired
enclosure on the stage jumped over
the footlights and attacked Mrs. Flor
ence Baumgartner and Miss Tessie
Vernalter. Both were bitten on the
hands A policeman with blows with
his night stick quelled the animal, but
not before he had received a 1acera-
tion of the hand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
SEAMAN LETS Her OUT.
Mrs. Christopher Was Serving Sem
tence Imposed by Lands.

Chicago, Dec. 20.-Judge w. II. Sea-
man in the United States circuit court
of appeals today, issued a writ of su-
persedeas liberating Mrs.Aileen Christie
pher, the government chief witness in
the investigation of the alleged brick
trust.
Mrs. Christopher was serving a 90
day sentence for contempt of court,
ordered by District Judge Lands when
she failed to furnish the federal grand
Jury with certain papers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
SENTENCED FOR THEFT.
Man Indicted for Bigamy Pleads
Guilty to Larceny.

New York, Dec. 2o.-Harry B. Keel
er, the dentist who is under indict-
ment for bigamy, was sentenced to
four years and IL months to nine
years and ten months Imprisonment
for the larceny of $11,216 from Mrs.
WilheImina Lynch. one of his victims.
Keeler pleaded guilty to the larceny
charge several weeks ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
aOId Abe' Commander Dead.

Jeanesville, Wis, Dec. 20.-Colonel
w. B. Britton, one of the last com
manders of the Eighth Wisconsin
regiment, known as the "Old Abe
regiment in the Civil war, which saw
service around Vicksburg and in the
march to the sea with Sherman, is
dead here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20

Main Concern With 81 branches Sus
pends Payment.

Toronto, Dec. 2O.-The Farmers
bank, with head office in Toronto. and
81 branches in various towns and vii
lagos throughout Ontario. has sus-
pended payment. The capital stock is
S1,00O,0O0. with about 100000 paid
up, the shareholders numbering over
1000, principally in small amounts
W. r. Travers is the general manager.
The bank was organized about flve
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
To Restore the Canteen.

washington, Dec 2o-In the interest,
as he explained it, of true temper
ance in the army Representative
Bartholdt (Mo.) has introduced bill
providing for the restoration of the
army canteen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
The weather Is cooler.

The weather forecast is for general
ly fair and same temperature for to-
night and Wednesday,. The wind is
blowing 10 miles an hour from the
northwest, but as no bad weather pre-
walls in that territory, none is expected
here. A cold wave is moving east from
Duluth, Mimi, where the thermometer
registered six below this morning.
Snow has fallen in eastern Missouri,
Illinois, Indiana and eastward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
NIotormen,s wages increased.

Newark. Dec. 2O.-The company
which controls most of the trolley
lines in New Jersey today announced
an increase of wages which affects
$500 motormen and conductors The
increase will amount to $125.000 a
year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
Contract for the Texas AWARDED

Washington, Dec. 20.-The contract
for building the $1,000 ton battleship
Texas was today awarded to the New
port News Shipbuilding company, the
lowest bidder, at $5,830,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20

does must be accomplished by just such
casts as have offered the production
here tonight"
A second rendition of the drama will
be given at the Central Congregational
church tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
weather Indications.

Chicago, Dec. 20.-Kansas: Generally
fair tonight and Wednesday,: not much
| change in temperature.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-10-26
CORRESPONDENCE.
CENTENNIAL.

October "a, 1910.
Mrs. Breitspecker has been Wis
iting at the Charley Ginapp home
the past week.
Mrs. G. w. Daniels and daugh-
ters Irene and Arlene of Ossian
have been visiting relatives in this
vicinity the past week.
A twelve-pound baby girl came
lars. George Allen Friday, Oct. 81,
1910. Congratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Russell and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Lewie
Rekward and baby spent Sunday at
the John Logsdon home near Cal
mar.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kipp and son
Floyd of near Burr Oak came Fri
day for visit with Mr.. Kipps sis
ter, Mrs. Dora Daniels and family,
returning home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Allen and Mr..
Rae Allen, Miss May Clark, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Dominic Wiltgen, Mrs. L. d.
Burrows and Mrs. Frank Boeck-
man were guests at the George
Allen home Sunday.
A public sale will be held Tues
day, Oct. Is, 1910 on the Percy
Billiard farm in this vicinity.
Charley Gotttleman was caller
at the Fred Rekward home Sunday.
What's the attraction, Charley?
A surprise party was given at
the Dora Daniels home Friday eve
ming. The evtning was spent in
dancing. Everyone enjoyed them
selves immensely.
Fred Larson of near Frankville
passed through Centennial Satur-
day.
Dave Rosa of Ossian spent Sat
urday night with his brother Theo-
dore in this vicinity.
The sale held at the Bert Daniels
place was well attended and every
thing sold we'll.
Henry Mundt was a business
caller at Fort Atkinson Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Westphal Of
near Castalia spent Tuesday at the
Charley Ginapp home.
A few from here attended the
Kipp-Schweinfus wedding in Sunny
South Tuesday evening.
mIS. 1cOISS AiUcII TcdCoCh anu
granddaughter Alta Libbey return
ed to their home in Ridgeway
Wednesday after a visit at the Bert
Daniels home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dora Daniels were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Barney
Weathold near Castaia Wednes-
day.
Will Wiltgen is on the sick list.
Miss Gertrude Funke is working
at the August Lansing home at this
writing.
A few in this vicinity have start
ed to husk corn.
Frank Daniels is working for
Charley Daniels at this writing.
Mrs. Ed. Youmans and sister
Miss Eta Stevens were guests OF
Mrs. August Peck Sunday.