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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22
MARCEuD FORGED wIFE's NAME
Jury Passes on Paper Left by Fleeing
Highland Banker.

charge made by Mrs. James MARCEL
Of Highland, Kan. that her husband
forged her name to a promissory note
for 81. 500 held by the Mercantile bank,
was upheld by a jury in the federal
court in this city. The bank sued Mrs.
MarceIl to recover on the note.
MARCEL has been missing since May,
1908, when the Pittsburg Gas Light
company, Of which he was president,
failed. He had served three years in
the Kansas state penitentiary for for
Of Highland at Highland, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22
BURGLAR WORKS AT COLBY.
Work Is Supposed to Be That of Local
Party.

Colby, Kan, Jan. 22-When Voisin
Brothers opened their store for busi-
ness the other morning they discover
ed that some miscreant had broken
one of the big lights in the rear of the
the till of some dozen dollars and
taken little plug tobacco and some
goods.
The snow at the rear of the building
showed plainly where the fellow had
left the building. Whoever he was he
wore a seven shoe and a good new
pair at that. There are a number of
parties around town who are under
suspicion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22
ICY HURRICANE AT SCOTT CITY.
Delayed Trains and Damaged Many
Small Buildings.

Scott City, Kan, Jan. 22.-This sec
ton Of Kansas was visited by a heavy
wind early this week and consider
able damage was done to signs and
small buildings, and the branches of
trees were broken off and scattered
over the streets. The wind came from
the northwest and was very cold. Pas
sengers leaving the hotel for the Mis-
souri, Pacific train at 2 o'clock in the
morning were blown from the side
walks, and the train was delayed here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22

rellowsllips of.$2S0 each had been grant
ed to ten Kansas colleges. Each of the
colleges is to elect one man each year
to send to the university. The colleges
named are Baker, Friends and Ottawa
universities, Emporia. Paramount.
Southwestern, Wash burn. Midland, Nc
Pherson and Bethany colleges. The fell
lows will be allowed to select their
own courses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22

wear sentence in the penitentiary for
irving to kill one Lawrence policeman,
took a shot at Policeman Pine. The
shot missed its mark. but Pine was
more accurate in his aim and shot the
fleeing negro in the leg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22
ONE WAY TO GET CHEAP MEAT

Ton of Hams and Bacon Stolen From
a Train at Wichita.
Wichita, Kan, Jan. ga ton of
meat valued at more than $500 was
stolen from a moving st. Louis & San
Francisco train here. The thieves
dropped the meat from the car along
the track and gathered 1t up in
wagon.
1t consisted of dry salt meat, bacon
and hams shipped In hundred pound
bags. The theft was not discovered
until today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22
RAILROAD MEN ARE HELD.
blamed for Wreck in Which Grace E.
Nelson Was Killed.

burlington, Kan, Jan. 22.-S. ]. Ed
sail. an engineer, and Fred Poyner, a
brakeman on the Missouri Paclf1c.
district court for trial under $4,000
bond each on charge of criminal care
lessness, resulting in the death OF
Grace e, Nelson of Americas.
Miss Nelson was killed at Moody
Junction October 10. when a Missouri
pacific train wrecked the car coach
of a. Missouri, Kansas & Texas train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22
J. A. Marley Recipient of Marks
of Displeasure.
NO ARREST PROBABLE
Ada Gruber Claims ParsOn Was
Rude to Her Mother.
When She Met Him She Struck
a Number of Blows.

Fort Scott, Kan, Jan. 22.-To avenge
what she thought to be an insult to her
mother, Ada Gruber, a well known
young woman, shortly after the noon
hour, horsewhipped Rev. J. A. Mark
ley, local representative for the Kansas
Children's Home society on Wall street
on the corner Of Clark, in the presence
of number of those who were passing
along the street.
After administering several cutting
blows with a blackSnake, she walked
TO the police station, where she in
formed the officers what she had done.
No complaint has been lodged against
her and it is probable that none will
be.
Claims Minister Was Insulting.
The young lady alleges that Rev.
I, Markley had talked to her mother in
an insulting manner over the phone
during a conversation regarding a girl
who had been placed in a home by the
society represented by Rev. Markley,
and in order to avenge it the slashing
followed.
The girl in question was Ethel Wag-
oner. who formerly resided at Garland.
A few years ago she was taken in
charge by the Home Finding society,
and was later placed in a home at Sa-
lima. She remained there until short
time ago, when she obtained her re-
lease, when her father, who is still
resident of Garland, stated that she
was IS years of age. The father stated
that she had become Is years of age
on the 18th Of this month, and she was
released on that day.
Trouble Started Over Homeless Girl.
She started home at once, arriving
here on Tuesday. She remained here
instead Of going on to her home. and
her father, after being advised of her
presence over the phone, came here in
search of her. He asked that the police
take her into custody which was later
DONE She was distantly related to the
girl who administered the lash and It
was during a conversation over the
phone between Rev. Markley and the
mother of the young lady regarding the
girl that he is alleged to have used in
sulting language telling her to go get
n drink Of water to cool off her temper"
and other similar remarks. and it was
these that led up to the whipping after
the mother had informed the daughter
of what had been said.
A Number of Blows Were Struck.
The daughter, after securing the
blacksnake, started for the fremont
hotel where Rev. Markley rooms, but
met him on Wall street near Clark She
asked If he was Rev. Markley and also
between him and her mother. and on
learning that he was the man for whom
she was searching the lash was ap-
piled. Several blows were struck be-
fore he was able to grab the whip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22
VANDAVEER Is CLEARED.
Killed William (''Buster'') Cam, Who
Wrecked His Home

Wellington, Kan, Jan. 22-Late
last night the jury trying J. L. Wanda
veer for the murder of William
("Buster") Cam August Z. 1909, al
legged to have broken up his home by
the alienation of his wife's affections,
returned a verdict of not guilty.
Vandaveer entered a plea of insan-
ity and the judge instructed the jury
to consider the insanity evidence in
giving the verdict. Vandaveer was
given his freedom last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22
EXPLOSION INJURIES MINER
Gas Ignited in Mine and George STARK
May Die as Result.

Weir City. Kan, Jan. 22.-By an
explosion of gas that had accumulated
in a room where he was employed,
mining coal. George Stark was badly
burned at the Humble mine, about two
miles west of here.
Stark had been working in the
room more than an hour when a lamp
he wore on his hat ignited the gas.
The force of the explosion hurled
Stark several feet. Co-laborers assist
ed the injured man to the surface
where it was learned his shoulder,
back and arms had been seriously
burned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22
least TOPfkANOES|


Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller left yester-
day for their home in Harrington. after
spending several days here, the guests
of relatives and friends while on their
way from Oklahoma City. where they
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22

of the wind. leaving here one hour
and thirty minutes late. Reports from
the country indicate that many small
buildings and stables were blown
away. So far as can be learned there
was no one injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22

St. Benedict's church here last sum-
mer, has invented q flying machine at
his home in Dorrance, Kansas, and an
nounces that it is a success. He will
give an exhibition with it at Forest
park here in the spring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22
TO JAIL FOR WIFE MURDER.
James w. Skanks OF SaIina Accused of
UxOrcide

Uxorcide.
Salina, Kan. Jan. 22.-James H.
Skanks, arrested ten days ago, charged
with the murder of his wife on
Thanksgiving day by cutting her
throat from ear to ear. was arraigned
here and bound over to the district
court in the sum of $4,000
In default Of bond he was commit
ted to the county Jail. The officers
have strong chain of circumstantial
evidence woven about Skanks. they
claim.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22
Kansas has Aeroplane Builder.

Atchison, Kan, Jan. 22.-J w.
Mueller. an artist who was employed
in painting the mural decorations in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22
1hin?PdZe?

All run down, easily tired, thin, pale,
nervousP And do not know what to
take? Then go direct to your doctor.
Ask his opinion Of Ayers non-alco-
hclic Sarsaparilla. No alcohol. No
stimulation. A blood purifier, nerve
tonic, . strong Alternative, an aid to
digestion, makes the blood rich.
Consult your doctor freely about nsedicalmoi-
fers. He knows. Trust him. Do as he says.
FoLlow his 0dOice at aHtiues. Is. 1YsEE &C..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22
TEN NEW SCHOLARSHIPS

Granted Colleges Which May Send
winners to State University.
Lawrence. Kan, jan 22-It has been
announced from the chancellor's office,
at the University Of Kansas, that ten
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22
FELL INTO THE COG WHEELS.

Kansas Cement Worker Was Trying to
Evade a Blast.
Independence, Kan. Jan. 22.-A1va
Treece, an employe of the Western
States Cement company of this city,
while trying to get out of the way of
blast in the quarry. mounted the
steam shovel.
His foot slipped. He fell into the
cogs and his right leg was crushed.
He died in the hospital few hours
later.
OFFICER WINGED A BLACK BIRD
Lawrence Policeman Shot a Negro as
He Ran.
Lawrence. Kan. Jan. 22.-John
Gray, a negro who has served a seven
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-22

Or any of the directors.
M. SNATTINGER, President.
lis West Sixth st.
T. B. BROWN, Vice President,
At State Printing Plant.
F. M, BONEBRAKE, Treasurer,
At Merchants Natl. Bank.
A. A. RODGERS,
10 w. Sixth ST.
F. M. NEWLAND,
1901 East Sixth St.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
POLICY HOLDERS MEET.
Directors of Mutual Fire Insurance
Company Elected at Waterford, Va.
cial Correspondence OF The Star


LEESBURG, Va, April II, 1910.
At the annual meeting Of the policy
holders of the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Loudoun county. held at
Waterford yesterday, the following board
Of directors was elected: c. c. Gaver.
r. H. Gray, s. n. Brown, Thomas Keith,
T. D. Gold, Daniel T. Wood, p. S. Goch-
nauer, A. w. Phillips, w. o. Russell.
r. r. Walker, E. B. White. E. M. Low
ell and Edgar McCray. The election of
officers will be held in May
The April term of circuit court fcr
Loudoun county opened in Leesbura
yesterday morning, Judge Edward s.
Turner Of Warrenton, Va, presiding. 1t
is a grand jury term, and the proceed
ings will extend until the latter part of
next week.
The census enumerators for Loudoun
county have been appointed, as follows:
Broad Run district, James w. Ferguson,
Aide; Jefferson D. Lambert, jr., Ryan;
Jefferson district, William NJ. James.
Round Hill; Clinton M. Warren, Pur-
cellville; Leesburg district, William E.
Norris, Leesburg; Earle Turner, Lees
burg; Leesburg, town, George A. Fergu-
son, Leesburg; Lovettsville. Harry G..
Filler, LovettSvillle: Robert G.. Johnson,
Lovettsville; Mercer district, Preston B.
Gochnauer, Middleburg; John w. Furr.
Bluemont; Mount Gilead district. George
E. Thomas, Hamilton; Hilton l.. Cum
mings, Purcellyille; Thomas w. Lake,
PhilomOnt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
BrentdnO'S
F and 18th
DESPERATE FIGHT FOR
LIFE OF BURIED MINERS
Recovery of Thirty-One Bodies, Last
of Those Killed in the Dis
aster at Cherry, Ill.

CHERRY. ILL.,, April 12.-"All alive
pm, November A. This the last mes
sage from the fatal st. Paul coal mine
fire was brought to light yesterday with
the recovery Of thirty-one miners bodies
which had been entombed since the disas-
ter of last November 13.
The bodies were taken from the lowest
level, 500 feet below ground.
The men had retreated to space
twenty feet square and had constructed a
rude fan of board to keep the air circu-
lating. On the fan in big letters were
chalked the words quoted above. indi-
eating that the men had lived at least
until the Gay after the fire started Evil
IDENTIFY the men had taken turns at the
crank of the fan, for one of the bodies
had fallen over the handle, as though
he had died while struggling to main
tain an air current.
That the miners were in the habit of
keeping their savings on their persons
was shown by the large amounts of
money found on the bodies. One miner
hau in his belt 81 400 In the belt OF
another miner was found $50, and an
other had S112.
In the pockets of some of the mems
clothing were found letters. but these
were too badly obliterated by water to
be deciphered.
A report was circulated that evidence
had been brought to light with the bodies
found yesterday, indicating that the men
had lived for six weeks after they had
neen sealed up in the mine, and that they
had existed on corn taken from the mule
stable. Sheriff Skoglund made a thor
ough investigation of the report and said
it was untrue.
1t was declared last night by the mine
companys officers that nearly all the
300 miners killed by the disaster had been
accounted for. A few bodies are still in
the mine. but within few days the mine
will be cleared and ready for work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
AGAIN IN COMMISSION.
Steamer Newport News Repaired
and in Service.

The work of making straight the BEN
stem of the steamer Newport News,
caused by colliding with the Merchants
and Miners line steamer Indian in the
Elizabeth river near Norfolk last week.
has been completed and the steamer has
resumed her place on the route. She re-
lieved the steamer Norfolk at Norfolk
Sunday and arrived here yesterday morn
ing, taking up her trips from this city
yesterday afternoon. The work of re-
pairing the big steamer was done In
record time and she shows no traces of
the accident.
The steamer Norfolk, which was run
ming on the route in place Of the News.
has left Norfolk, it is stated for New
York to be turned over to the JOY line,
which recently purchased her for service
on Long Island sound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
SKULL FRACTURED IN ROW.
colored Man Seriously Injured
While Making a Call.

Perry Redmond, colored, who lives at
2435 sth street northwest was taken 10
Freedmep's Hospital last night about
11:3O o'clock and treated for a fracture
of the skull. His condition was report :
ed today as being serious, although il
was said he may recover Redmond was
visiting at ZIG Baltimore street last night
and it was stated to the police that Red
mond and Irving Ware, the latter living
in the Baltimore street house, engaged in
an alteration while in the yard During
the row. Herman Ware, brother Of Irving
is alleged to have struck Redmond with a
brick.
The wounded man was taken TO the
hospital. and the police of the second
precinct went in search of Herman Ware.
They soon found him and locked him nm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
ACROSS COUNTRY TO WE'D.
Seattle Girl on Way to Be Bride of
G. P. O, Employe.

The employees Of the government print
ing Office are discussing a romance in
which one of their number is a central
figure.
Miss Carrie G.. Davis, a school teacher
of Seattle, Wash, it appears, is travelling
to this city to wed Frank f. Wright. a
proofreader, who resides at 20 Randolph
place. The marriage is to take place at
s o'clock Saturday evening at Mr..
Wright's home. 1t is understood the
couple have been betrothed ten years.
The wedding will be performed by Rev.
A. N Ward of the Methodist Protestant
conference, who is now in this city. Mr..
Ward was at one time pastor of the North
Carolina Avenue M. E. Church. His last
service was as pastor of the First Metho-
dist Protestant Church of Seattle Of
which Miss Davis is a member
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
ON STRANGE GROUND.
Old-Time Country Team Driven
Through CITY Streets.

genuine old-fashioned Virginia OK
team, such as are used in rural Virginia
along the Potomac today. which was
being driven through the streets of this
city yesterday afternoon attracted much
attention, and its progress through the
southwest section of the city from the
steamboat wharf was attended by big
procession of boys of all sizes and colors
with a sprinkling of girls, also of various
sizes and colors. The team was one of
the regular ''whoa-haw-gee-bu ck' variety
and, considering the fact that they had
had no experience with street cars and
but little with automobiles, the oxen be-
haved in very respectable manner.
The outfit, two oxen and hOme-built
tWo-wheel cart, were brought here yes
terday afternoon on the Potomac and
Chesapeake line steamer Wakefield from
Colonial Beach, and the driver had orders
to deliver them to parties in Maryland
a short distance from this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
AMONG THE TUGS.
Key Towing Fish-Laden Vessels.
Eugenia on the Ways.

The little tug D. M. Key Of the Taylor
fleet went into service yesterday and is
employed in towing fish-laden lighters
from the Fairy landing fishing shore to
this city. she having been chartered to
Capt. Will Neitzy for this work. While
out on the railway at Georgetown last
week the rudder shoe Of the tug was
raised three inches and other changes
made in the vessel that allow her to go
into the shoa1 creeks along the river and
make her steer considerably better
The tug Eugenia Of the Smoot fleet, is
out on the marine railway at the Alex
andria shipyard for considerable repair
work to her hull and to have her ma
chinery overhauled. The vessel will be
out of service for a week or longer and
while she is laid up the tug Resale will
perform the duties OF the Resale in ad-
dition to her own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
Can Sell Autos in Porto Rico.

The West Indian trade in automobiles
can be captured by American car manu-
facturers. If they will make a machine
to fit the conditions, where climate is
hard on rubber. leather and polished sur
faces, according to a recent report To
the Department of Commerce and Labor
by Special Agent John NJ. Turner, who Is
investigating trade conditions in Porto
Rico. Mr.. Turner states there are al
ready 300 automobiles in Porto Rico, and
there are excellent prospects for the sale
Of many more, because Of the 1000 kilo-
meters of splendid roads there, If only
manufacturers will strive to meet the
conditions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
Bow Fractures Skull in Fall.

George Sells, twelve years old, fell into
the areaway at the House of Representa-
tives Office building last night while play
ing on the marble steps. He sustained
a fracture of tile skull and was taken
to the Emergency Hospital. George H.
Seis, his father, lives at 1879 New Jer-
sew avenue southeast. Physicians at the
hospital said today that the boys condi-
ton was favorable,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
Hearing on Liquor License.

A E. Shoemaker appeared before the
excise board today representing property
owners and others who are protesting
against the granting of a wholesale lia-
uor license asked for by Jacob Bremmer
at 252S M street northwest. The appli-
cation was presented by Alexander Wolf.
attorney for Mr.. Bremmer. Protests were
received from Mrs. Clara Sherwood Wa
tiers, Col. Valentine McNally. Walter A,
Johnston. s. 5. Daish, Mrs. M. F. Burke
Mrs Francis NJ. Gregory. Francis C..
Flemming and others. F'avoring the IL
cense were Samuel Bieber and Leopold
LuchA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
TO PUSH LOAN-SHARK BILL.
Citizens Committee to Meet to Con.
slider Methods

The citizens committee which has as
sumed the task of promoting the bill now
in Congress to regulate loan comnanies-
the so-called loan shark" legislation
will meet in the office of Frederick T.
Siddons in the Bond building at 4.3O
o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
The committee. of which William TT.
Baldwin is chairman, grew out of a meet
ing of the Monday evening club. at which
the bill was discussed. The meeting will
consider steps necessary to obtain ia
vorable action on the bill in the House
committee on the District of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
Spanish War Veterans to Dine.

The annual meeting and dinner Of the
District of Columbia Commandery of the
Naval and Military Order of the Span
ish-American War will be held at the Eb-
bitt House next Friday evening at
O'Clock After the business meeting din
ner will be served, which will be followed
by a social session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
Dinner, Dance and Cards.

An afternoon and evening entertainment
was given yesterday by Phil Sheridan
Woman's Relief Corps of the G. A. r.
at old Masonic Temple, under the drec-
ton of Mrs. Anna W. Johnson. There
was a dinner, a dance and progressive
euchre party. Luncheon was served
from IL TO 2 O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
WOMAN DECLARED GUILTY
MRS. SAYLER CONVICTED OF
KILLING HER HUSBAND,
Given Three Years for Manslaugh.
ter-Her Accomplish Sentenced
for Twelve Years.

WATSEkA, ILL.,, April 12.-Mrs. Lucy
Sayler and DR.. William R. Miller were
found guilty by jury yesterday of killing
J. Byron Sayler, Mrs Sayler's husband,
July II last
The jurors. after celebrating thirty-six
hours, fixed the crime as manslaughter.
and directed, as is their legal privilege
in this state. that Mrs. SayIer be i'm
prisoned for three years and DIR. Miller
for twelve years.
The jurors acquitted John Grunden, a
medicine vendor from Oklahoma, Mrs.
Sayler's father, who was in the Sayler
home at Crescent Springs when Sayler
was killed.
When the verdict was announced Mrs.
Sayler, weeping bitterly, threw herself
IN the arms OF her daughter, Coda, aged
eIshteen. The girl, who inherited $1,000
from her father and devoted it to Mrs.
Saylers defense, tried to comfort her
mother. and caressed and kissed her.
Grief of Mller's Wife.
After the. verdict Mrs Miller, sobbing
ana crying, chung to her husband until.
handcufed for the first time since his
| arrest, he was led from court. Mrs.
Sayler, somewhat recovered from her
emotion, was not shackled when she
returned to the cell she has occupied
for months. Grunden squared his Shout
ders and with a defiant air strobe out
free.
States Attorney Palissard courted Mrs.
Sayler some twenty years ago. Sayler's
wealthy brothers, who have spent much
| money in getting evidence, had thought
the prosecution Iukewarm. Good Grim
inal lawyers say that, whatever have
been Mr. Palissard's personal feelings.
the conviction proves HIS legal ability.
Story of the Crime.
J. Byron Sayler was vice president of
the First National Bank of Crescent
Springs. this county. DIR. Miller moved
there from Pennsylvania 1t became evil
dent that Mrs. Sayler, very pretty
woman, and DIR. Miller were much de-
voted to each other. Dr. Miller insisted
that his attentions to Mrs Sayler were
purely professional. The testimony went
to show that Sayler was called from his
garden to his parlor to Join In a game
of cards. There, the defense claimed
Sayler attacked DIR. Miller with an ak
and the doctor shot and killed him in
self-defense. The prosecution alleged
a conspiracy to KILL