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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19
COME ON, He SAYS
Mayor of COffeyvilIe "Calls" At
tOrney Generals Office.
Demands Chance Be Given Him
to Defend Reputation.

Coffeyville. Kan, Dec. 19.-"Go ahead
and file your custer suit and the sooner
the better is the sentiment. con-
densed, of a letter sent Attorney Cen
eral John S. Dawson by Mayor E. G.
Rice. In the parlance of the streets,
the mayor "sees" the attorney general
and goes him several blue chips better
on the hypothesis that Mr.. Dawson is
trying his hand at bluffing.
The mayors letter to the attorney
general follows:
MY Dear Sir:-From time to time
during the past two weeks, persistent,
rumors have been going the rounds in
this city that custer proceedings would
be commenced at once by your office
against me. At first I paid no atten-
tiOn to these rumors, supposing they
einanated from the streets and were
without any foundation in fact. but
within the past "a hours our local pa
pers have quoted what purported to be
Coleman of your office. Among other
things it quotes, as coming from Mr.
Coleman, is the following:
Mr. Coleman is not backward in
saying that he has evidence which he
thinks would justify such a suit. Two
affidavits from this city reached To-
peka yesterday, that tend TO show that
the city officials took tribute from Law
violators.'
These are grave charges. and re-
meet seriously upon MY cHdIdCLeI- not
only as an officer, but as a man.
These charges are too grave to let them
pass InnoticeG
I'm the inquiry that has been held
in this city by your office 1 have had
no opportunity to defend myself and
as the matter now stands. would al
ways be under a cloud
Therefore, I would ask that Custer
Proceedings against me be instituted
at once. so that may have my day
in Court. and receive such benefits as
the Laws of nv country entitIe me to.
Il do not think you want to place
me under false light and 7 have no
complaint to make of your office. but
only have one way to clear my
name. as matters now stand. and that
is by Proceedinges in Custer. I, there
fore. crave that privilege
Yours respectfully,
"E. c. RICE. Mayor"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

Mr.. Bigelow died in the ninety-fifth
year of his age in the old-fashioned
house on Gramercy park that had long
been his residence. Three days ago he
suffered a return of ailment incident
to advanced age which confined him
last June to his summer home in High
land Falls. For more than two days
he suffered intense pain, but eight or
ten hours before death there came a
partial paralysis of the senses and for
several hours he lay smiling at those
about him but unable to speak. At the
bedside were two of his four children
Major Bigelow and Miss Grace Bige-
low and his granddaughter, Miss Char
lotte Harding.
One of the first to be notified of Mr..
Bigelow's death was Andrew Carnegie,
whose birthday, November 25 coin
cides with that of the aged diplomat.
The two were close friends.
Arrangements for the funeral have
not been completed.
Mr. Bigelow had displayed almost to
the day of his death amazing vitality
and mental keenness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19
Hundreds of Hotel Guests Driven
Out by Fire
Which Destroyed theOpen Board
of Trade Building.
SEPARATED BY ALLEY
Three HOstelries Almost Touch
the Burning Building.
Loss Is Estimated at 100000
Cause Unknown.

Chicago, Dec. 19.-Nearly 1000
I hotel guests were routed in panic
early today by fire which totally de-
stroyed the open board of trade build
ing, five story landmark, at 325
South La Sale street Within fifteen
minutes after the first alarm was
had the building at their mercy. The
roof fell in a few minutes after the
arrival of the first fire companies.
Three furnace stokers who we're in the
basement are missing.
Alarm was Immediately felt for the
guests in the Kaiserhof, New Victoria
and Stafford hotels, all of which were
near enough to be touched by the
first two hotels face in Clarke street
and run to the alley directly across
from where stood the open board
Bell boys and elevator men did
heroic work in the hotels Every
room was visited in the hostelries and
guests awakened. The sight of the
flames threw women and men alike
into panic and there was hurried
scramble for clothing and valuables.
Scores of persons appeared half clad
in the hotel lobbies and many dragged
trunks or carried suit cases. Although
the window saShes of the katserhof
on the three upper floors at one time
were on fire, a steady play Of water
on the building always kept it out of
danger.
No One Is Hurt
hotels. Directly across from the open
board of trade in La Sale street stands
the Chicago board of trade, with
which the open board has no connec-
ton.
Marshal seyferlich of the fire de-
partment estimated the total loss at
100000. His only comment as to the
cause was that there would be rigid
investigation, limiting that the fire may
have been of incendiary origin. Within
the building many labor unions had
their possessions. Books and records
of many of these organizations are
said to have been destroyed
The fire was one of the most spec
tacular seen in downtown Chicago for
months. Flames leaped more than
200 feet into the air and fire brands
were carried for blocks by the wind.
In little more than an hour after it
started the fire was under control.
The guests in the hotels represented
nearly every state in the Union and
there were a few from Europe. One
little guest driven with her parents
from the New Victoria, May Edgren of
Milwaukee, was said by the father,
Jesse L. Edgren, to have been the first
white child born at Dawson City /
Alaska, while he and his wife were
gold hunting there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19
TODAY IN CONGRESS
Senate Passes Urgent Deficiency Bill
Without General Discussion.

Washington, Dec. 19.-Senate met at
noon; Russian treaty abrogation taken
up with expectation of ratification of
the presidents notification to Russia
before adjournment today.
Leslie ]. Taylor, of Illinois, at the
Lorimer hearing contradicted testimo-
ny of D. .. Brownback. 1lnnois legis-
lator about alleged corruption.
r. L. Kimbrough of Harrisburg, Pa,
advocated the square deaI' as a busi-
ness principle at antitrust hearing
House met at room.
Major General Wood testified before
military committee regarding his army
concentration plan.
Representative Sulzer IN. an
nounced that house would waive any
technicaEties in order to join with sen
ate in securing action on Russian alb
rogation.
Urgent deficiency bill carrying more
than 81. .364,756 as it passed the house
was considered ahead of the Russian
treaty question. The bill passed with
out general discussion.
House considered legislation for ar
rearages of pay for congressional clerks.
steel trust Investigating commit
tee heard John G. Brown, of Chicago,
regarding ore rates in Minnesota
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19
LET OFF WITH FINE
Men Convicted in Tar Case Must
Pay $500 Each.
SheriIl Clark and John Schmidt
Get Sentence.

Lincoln Center, Kan, Dec. 10
Sheriff. Clark and John Schmidt, un-
der conviction for completely in the
tarring of Miss Mary Cham berlain, the
fenced by Judge Grover in the district
court today, each being fined 5000 and
costs. They will stand committed to
Jail until the fines and costs are paid.
Clark and Schmidt furnished bonds
for their fines and their costs and
after court adjourned they returned to
their homes
The men were sentenced after the
court had overruled a motion for
new trial, which was argued at length
by the opposing attorneys The mo-
ton set out that the jury which
brought in verdict of conviction was
prejudiced and therefore not qualified
to pass on the case.
Deny Reported Settlement.
These two men were accused to-
gether with A. n. Simms of being ac-
complies in the famous tarring case
although not actually present when
~uitted Simms and found Clark and
Schmidt guilty After he had been
sentenced Clark denied rumor that
he and the other charged with tarring
tlement with her by which she was to
receive $4,000
The attorney for Clark and Schmidt
made an impressive plea for leniency
before the court today.
I'm view Of the fact that these men
have all their lives been model Chris
tians and have never violated any laws
before I feel that they ought to be
shown all possible consideration, one
of the attorneys said
McCanIess Is Not Severe.
County Attorney McCanless stated
to the court that these men were
merely charged with being accessories
and in view of that fact their punish
ment was not expected to be as Sc
we're as that inflicted upon the men
who actually did the tarring-
Everett G. Clark, Jay Fitzwater. |
Watson Scranton and Edward Ricord
are each under sentence of one year
in Jail for participation in the crime. |
Ricord and Scranton are serving their !
sentence while the other two men have
decided to appeal their cases and are
free on their bonds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19
In an Effort to Bring the Chi
nese Factions Together.
EMPIRE OR REPUBLIC.
That Is the Question Which Is
Hardest to Solve.
Celestial Premier and WI Ting
Fang Swap Names.

Shanghai. Dec. 19=Promise of
peace in China became more definite
today with the announcement that all
the six great powers, Japan, Great
Britain, the United States. Russia,
France and Germany are united in a
cooperative effort to assist DR.. WI
Ting Fang and Tang Shao vi in the
negotiations. There was rejoicing
when it was learned that the represen-
tatives of the six powers were prepar-
ing to offer formally their assistance
for the speedy conclusion of an un-
derstanding.
1t is clearly understood this action
by the powers is taken in the most
friendly manner. The pour parlers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19
COURT HOUSE BLOWN UP

Reno, Dec. 19.-The Lyon county court
house at Yerington. New. has beea
blown up by dynamite. The loss will be
several thousand dollars. The powder
was placed under the concrete walls or
the interior OF the building and ti,e on
tire second floor. W-4ch was in course or
construction. fell through to the ground.
No reason for the explosion has been
CLEANED by the authorities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19
TO ORGANIZE FOR TAFT.
The Presidents Friends VIII Try TO
Make Sure OF Nebraska

Lincoln. Dec. ia movement look
ing to the organization of Nebraska Tor
President Taft whereby he may be as
to the national Republican convention
will be launched at Lincoln at meetings
to be held this afternoon and evening
DELEGATIONS from many sections OF the
state are participating. The expectation
Is that a permanent organization viii be
effected and steps taken looking 10 the
formation Of county organizations and
clubs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19
Weather Is Gloomy.

It is gloomy today. and rain or snow
for tonight or tomorrow is the prediction.
Panhandle and southwestern Kansas. and
il is even reported that Is inches of snow
have fallen in Garden City, said
sunny Flora, the local weather man.
That sound like snow for Topeka The
temperature will not change much The
wind is blowing Is miles an hour from
the east-an east wind, you know, this
time of year is a snow bringing wind .
The hourly readings:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19
MRS. STANNARD DIES
Mother of Well Known Politician Had
Been III Several Weeks.

Ottawa. Kan. Dec. 19.-Mrs. Maria 4.
Stannard. mother of former State Send-
tor F. H. stannard OF Ottawa and State
Senator c. A. Stannard OF Emporia. is
dead here at the home OF +. n. Stannard-
She had been III several weeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19
DINED BY ROOSEVELT
Frank p. MacLennan of Topeka
Lunches With Ex-President.

New York. Dec. 19.-Frank P Mac
Lehman, editor and proprietor of the
Topeka State Journal, was the guest
of ex-President Theodore Roosevelt al
luncheon at the Outlook office today.
Mr.. MacLennan, who has been at
tending a meeting of the directors and
officers of the Associated Press. will
leave for home tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19
Continued from Page Two.)
JOHN BIGELOW DEAD.
Venerable Diplomat and Author
Passes Away.

New York, Dec 19.-John Bigelow,
the venerable diplomat and author,
died at his home here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19
yVeather Indicatfons.

Chicago, Dec. 19.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Rain or snow tonight and Wed
nesday.
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6Continued on Page Two.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-18

S1.4S, WORTH UP TO SS.75-A lot Of two-piece
Wash Suits, Linens, Repps, Piques, Ducks, etc. The
skirts alone would bring more money. They ought
to last about one hour.
CHILDREN'S WASH DRESSES-We carry a
large and we'll assorted line in white and colors.
Just the time of the year to them, but we
want to get rid of them if price will do it. Age
to IA years. SOC Dresses, $50; $1Oo Dresses, 66c
so Dresses, $lOO; $500 Dresses, $500; 81 90
Dresses, $500; up to $3.50.
ONE-HALF PRICE-Our entire line of Children s
Spring Coats, ages to IA, values $3.50 to $1,000
choice at one-haf price.
$12. so TO $500 SUITS S5OO-This is the last call
on this seasons Tailored Suits; only 20 in the lot
take your choice for only $500.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-18
THE FRENCH DUEL.
Tricks That Are Invoked to Make tn
Maatina Blood

Tricks That Are invoked to Make the
Meeting eloodIsss.
A French paper has been describing
the various contrivances to insure PTS
toll duels ending in coffee for two" A
favorite trick. 1t seems. Is to use pro-
jectiles that look like ordinary lead bul.
let's, but crumble to pieces when fred.
In more serious cases bullets are used
Of smaller caliber than the pistol. thus
lessening their penetrating power
Sometimes the wad is Intentionally
left out. so that when the duelists face
each other with the pistols held down
ward the bullets roll out. In many
cases bullets Of the right caliber are
used. but only with a third Of the
proper powder charge. so that they are
practically harmless. A variation OF
this trick Is to load with double pow
der charge. which: also causes the bul
lets to so wide of the mark. This. how
ever. Is dangerous to the spectators
Again. well meaning seconds some
times use the right bullets and the
right charge. but stitfen the triggers SC
that the extra pressure causes the bull
lets to 80 wide. Perhaps the most
amusing device Is the use of pistols
fitted with sort Of secret safety
valve. which opens when the weapon
10 loaded. SO that the bullet drops on,
and only the powder charge remains
Exchange.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-18
new MARKET HOUSE
PROJECT DEAD ONE
After Much Discussion in
Council 1t Was Remem-
bered City Is Broke.

Apparently reluctant of expressing
their real opinions before few visit
ors and newspaper reporters. council
men last evening discussed to no pur-
pose whether council should, for ten
minutes, go into executive session to
discuss the proposition of buying land
for a market house. What mysterious
action Councilmen-at-large Thatcher
could have had in his head when he
suggested committee-of-the-wh
session cannot be stated. He seemed
nervous and kept saying. Let's get
into a committee of the whole with
the board of works Then we can say
what we think" Several motions were
put before the meeting to go into pri-
vate session, but a vote was not call
ed because of the confusion
The market committee appointed at
the last meeting, reported favorable to
buying a lot on South Eleventh street.
between Main and South A street to
build a large central market house. AL
though not the center Of the city geo.
graphically, this location was held to
be most desirable for market purpos-
es. 1t was said most West Side people
have gardens and many of them never
come to market. The east end market,
recently established and which has
proved profitable was cited as an ex-
ample that east end people buy the
most garden stuff. However, if a new
market is built the majority of coun-
cilmen favor the retention of the pres
ent east end site
A new market building for the city,
similar but on smaller scale to the
large beautiful markets at Dayton and
Indianapolis, it was agreed, would be
fine thing for Richmond.
"Have we got the money to buy the
lot recommended by the committed"
asked Mr.. Bartel
Money? Why no." said the mayor.
Let's cut out aruging then" said
Bartel.
Move the market stays where it is
shouted one councilman. Second,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-18
Anoths- Meaning.

A traveller TO the north on the Great
Northern railway. having delivered his
luggage TO the care Of an alert railway
porter. proceeded to make himself
comfortable in the corner of first
class smoking compartment. The por-
ter. having performed his duty. came
to the carriage to report. not without
expectation Of acceptable reward.
Well" said the passenger. Il see
by the letters e. n. r. on your cap.
'Gratuiiies never received
''Not quite that. sir" replied the por-
ter. touching his cap peak. 1T might
mean 'gratuities never refused" And
the way that porter smiled when he
left the carriage betokened his salts
faction at the material result of his
smart answer and the service he had
pendcged.-London Mail.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-18
twenty YEARS WAR
IS NEARING CLOSE
Spokane Seeks and Expects
to Obtain Rate Victory
from Railroads.
palladium Specially

Spokane, Wash, July 1s.-Contro-
versies of more than 20 years stand
Ing will be decided when the Inter
state Commerce Commission annOun-
ces its findings in the celebrated
freight rate case, in few days. 1t is
believed here that the decision will
be in favor Of Spokane, among other
things being terminal rates between
Chicago and this district, also more
equitable rates from eastern points.
The Spokane case was the first in
stituted against the transcontinental
railroads under the present law, prior
to which the city gained decision.
However, II was set aside by the SUI
preme court of the United States on
constitutional grounds. A brief his
tory of the present case follows:
August, 19O6-Complaint filed with
commission.
January, 19O7-Commissioners near
testimony in Spokane.
March, 1907-Commission takes tes-
timony at Chicago.
May, 1907-Commission hears inter
veners at Portland. Ore.
June, 1907-Orai argument before
commission at Washington, D. c.
October, 19O7-All briefs filed with
the commission.
October, 190S--Testimony taken in
Spokane.
March 1909-Decision in favor of
Spokane; principle laid down that
rates should be lowered but only on
~,
the complaint.
June, 1909-Supplemental complaint
filed with the commission.
September, 1909 - Commissioners
hear testimony in Spokane on supple
mental complaint.
October, 1909-Testimony of petit
TONERS and interventors taken at Port
land.
December, 1909-Briefs connected
with the supplemental complaints fill.
ed with commission at Washington, ID.
c.
June, 1910-Decision on supplement
tai complaint; tentative schedule of
rates suggested by the commission;
both parties to the proceedings per-
mitted to offer criticism.
September 1910 Commissioner
Prouty hears criticism; transconti-
mental roads granted extension OF
time to file statements.
March, 1911-Statements of losses
filed by railroads and last hearing be-
fore commission at Washington, D. c.,
four amendments made to the long
and short haul clause.
May. 1911-All briefs filed with the
commission.
"A decision in favor of the petition
ers would mean a readjustment of
freight rates all over the country and
should benefit every inland communi-
ty in the United States" said A. w.
Doland, chairman of the interstate
commerce committee of the Spokane
chamber of commerce, who has been
at the head OF the local rate movement
since 1891. "All we ever asked is a
fair and square deal and we feel now
that our efforts have not been in vain"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-18

Second" was the cry. And SO Rich
mond's new market house project
Mayor Zimmerman told council that
he would call meeting soon to dis
cuss the water works proposal sub
mitted by the E. NJ. Campbell COM
pany. The council and board will go
over the proposition with the COM
pany. If the Richmond City Water
Works company wishes to pursue
such a course a meeting date with
that company will be fixed by the
Mayor.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-18
A Orcp In Rhetorio.

II remember" said an official Of the
East Indian service. "the speech Of an
Anglo-Indian who was delegated by a
certain district 10 place before the gov
ernment's notice the horrible slaughter
Of their stock by tigers. A very no.
ticeable litter could be heard In the
audience when the delegate shouted
very dramatically:
''Mr. Chairman. the tiger is the
most ferocious animal that prowls and
runs at large In india. He creeps
from his lurking place at the hour Of
midnight. when all natur. is locked
In the arms Of Morpheus. and ere the
portals Of the east are unbound or
bright Phoebus rises In his golden
majesty whole ntters OF pigs are de-
stroyed.'" ..-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-18
Tho Cold Shoulder.

Miss Bronson. very charming
young woman OF Oak lane. is being
visited by an English cousin. who is
charming enough. but not especially
brilliant. They were in a party Of
friends the other evening discussing
attitudes toward persons.
II don't believe in giving the cold
Philadelphia girl. with emphasis.
"Oh. my DEAR" interrupted the fair
English mnid. tho cold shoulder. prop
crly garnished. Is very good l am
very fond Of it"-Philadelphia Times
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-18
MUNICIPAL PLANT
REPORT FOR JULY

The July report of the Municipal
light plant was reported to city coun-
Gil last night and in part follows:
Receipts.
Due from city for light and
power :. =. :. .... 81, 014.93
Received from light and
power >. .. >. -. :. 80. 5,5O30ss
With other minor receipts,
total :. :. >. :. s7,62030
Disbursements.
Operating expenses .. :. ..S2, 1860
Building and equipment -. 5,142.35
Sinking fund :. :. :. :. :. $4,000
Total disbursements .. 49,. S,512.95
Total Municipal fund ..... $27, 1880
Total Sinking fund :. 49,. 5,325.97
heCeiptS ..9 t,o-o.oV
Operating expenses .. E. :. 2,71O.60
Excess of receipts over oper-
ating expenses :. IS 4,909.7o
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-18
Wash Goods
Notice This

A lot of CSC Poplns, 36-inch bordered Suitngs,
;36-inch Linen Suitings, while they last, only. Sc
15c Persian Lawn, Sale price .1Oc
25c Printed Voles, Sale price ................1 3c
India Linon all you want, Sale price ......... sc
15c White Goods Swisses, Dimities and Fancy
White Goods, Sale price ...................9 Sc
CSC Woven Marquisette, Sale price .......... loo
Our entire line of 25c Mercerized Foulards, good
patterns, fast colors Sale price ........... .13c
A small lot of SO inch Wash Goods, white
grounds small dots, Sale price ............ sc
Beautiful line of SC Lawns go into this Sale.