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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

American Wooden mills around Olney-
vile, r. l.. employing 5000 hands, have
been put on full time. The large Arlie
wooden mills, at Hanover Conn. are going
on an overtime schedule. and increased
wooden mill activity is in evidence 1T
various other points.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

The New York Herald says peace terms
establishing new Chinese republic are
as follows: Manchu dynasty to be abo-
ished: republic to have Yuan Shih-Ka as
president and Sun Vat Sen vice-presdent
first cabinet to be selected by revolution
lists and second-term president to be
elected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

A remarkable posthumous letter by the
late Justice Harlan of the supreme court
which has been given out in Washington
says: Great Britain. if it is to last must
have a union OF States or dominions, with
local parliaments to deal with domestic
matters and a general parliament to deal
with imperial or empire matters"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

The York mills at Saco, Ne, will close
down from December 3 to January ., In
elusive. This is the first time in the his
tory Of the company when operations
have been stopped at this season Of the
year. The people affected total $50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

II is officially reported in Toxic that
Japan and Great Britain have offered or
are about to offer to mediate between the
Chinese government and rebels and VIII
adopt further measures IL their offer
should he refused
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

A special to the New York Times states
that strained relations exist between Pres
ldent Gomez and Vice President Zayas
regarding the coming presidential cam
paign which may necessitate intervention
by the United States to prevent revolu-
tionary outbreaks, Zayas's followers con-
tend Gomez had promised not to stand
for recollection. but to support Zayas,
Failure to meet financial obliga tons is
| not apprehended. as the sugar crop is the
| largest In the history of cuba,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

Between 1870 and 1910. inclusive, the
Standard Oil company exported $l%D,0",
eco of petroleum products. Tho company
has kept GS tank steamers busy. Every
day an oi-laden steamer sails from ar
American port.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21
NEWS TOLD in BRIEF

AT Goldendale, Wash. plans are per-
fecting for wolf hunt that Is expected to
get rid of 10000 Of the pests and 100000
jackrabbts
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

The New York World quotes friends
of Colonel Roosevelt as saying that he
has received letter from Boss
Barnes of New York offering him sup
port for the presidential nominations II
he agrees that what the party needs
is Strong, conservative" leadership,
int is asserted that Roosevelt has uttered
his last word upon denomination posi-
bilitios.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

Secretary Of State Knox warns southern
cotton growers that they are losing sl2'
Ooo.C00 yearly by refusing to standards
their cotton bales for export.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

The Stanley steel committee has asked
for an additional appropriation of $4,000,
without which its work will have to ston.
The committee has already spent the
S25,Cco appropriation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

Robert W. Hebard. secretary ct tf'
New York State board of'charities, EaH-
thousands are being turned away from
New York hospitals because Of lack OF
facilities for treatment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

According to I1l Pueblo Vasco, news
paper published in San Sebastian. Spain,
General Diaz has been asked by President
Madero to return to Mexico
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

Professor Taussig of Harvard declare
that not more than % per cent. OF Ne'
England industries require tariff protec
ton for their maintenance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

Industries which Thomas Edison $
genius have brought into being, employ
more than G"pGo men, capitalized at
about S7.nJ.N00oo with yearly earnings
more than slO0,0n001".
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

The New York Worlds poll of States
analyzing status of socialist vote shows
that there has been an Increased soclalS'
vote in 81 States and no change In Il.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

Archbishop ireland win celebrate the
both anniversary OF his ordination to the
priesthood at St Paul. December q.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

postponement in London Of the great
Anglo-German exhibition to have beer
held in 1913 Is interpreted in Berlin as
highly symptomatic of strained Anglo
German relations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

Elmer T. Johnson, who IS years ago
defaulted as receiver of the federal land
office at Del Notre, colo, has surrendered
at Omaha.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

The British government is to make the
experiment of transmitting might letters
within the United Kingdom on the Unteu
States system,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

james V. Martin says he Will attemf
trip across the Atlantic from St. JONI
n. T., to Ireland in a biplane. next Aue
ust, in 40 hours.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-21

A new prison for women TO house tho
500 female prisoners in various federal
prisons throughout the country is being
built at Fort Leavenworth. Kans
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
MABRAY'S THIRD DAY
He Tells the Jury of the Formation of
His SwindIe Syndicate.

Council Bluffs, Dec. H.-John c. Ma
bray spent his third consecutive day or
the witness stand in the Marks trial ana
is still under cross-examination. He told
of the formation of a syndicate for the
preparation of swindles by means of
fake sporting events at Little Rock, Ark,
in 1909, and said that only two plays were
made from which about 81 600 was real
lied. before they were raided by the fed
eral authorities. Mabray said that at the
time of his arrest he had $4,000 in cash,
half of it on his person and the balance
in a Kansas City bank. When he was
searched by the officers only about 81 500
of the money was found. The rest he
gave to his attorneys later.
The witness stated that during the time
he was operating in Council Bluffs he
visited Ben Marks, the defendant, who ne
alleged furnished protection from police
interference two or three times day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
REYES REPORTED CAUGHT
The story Is Dfscredited in the Nexi-
can Capital.

Mexico City. Dec. 21.=Gen. Reyes,
according to a report from Camargo,
state of TamaulipaS published today
in the Nueva Era and the Democratic,
was captured yesterday near there by
mem bers of the liberal club. other
usually well informed sources have no
knowledge Of the occurrence although
Juan Sanchez Azecona, the secretary
of President Madero, is quoted as de-
claring that message received from
a judge in the district of Tamaulipas
confirmed the capture. The depart
ment Of the interior also declared
that it had received no news.
Mexico. Dec. 21.-The report of the
capture of Gen. Reyes published in
some newspapers here is generally
discredited. A telegram from General
Geronimo TrevinO at Monterey, says
that he has no confirmation of the re-
DOTr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
KANSAS CASE SETTLED
Herman Kunde Left Money to Young
est Son.

Los Angeles, Cay, Dec. 21.-The Her
man Kunde will contest that divided a
family and the qualifications of which
reached from Kansas TO California, has
been decided by Judge Rives, against the
oldest son, and in favor of a married
daughter and the young SON. Kunde was
a prosperous Leavenworth man. He rear
ed a large family, but a divorce split it.
kunde came to Los Angeles, where he
made his home with his married daugh-
ter Mrs. Martha Ofner. About two years
preceding his death he visited Leaven-
worth and made a viii providing for his
divorced wife, but giving the bulk of the
estate to Mrs Offner and his eldest son,
John. The other children were diSin-
herited. He returned to Los Angeles, but
dissenSion arose between him and John,
and he made a new will in which John
NEas eIIf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
SAYS 1T WILL PASS
Senator Brown Depends on Roll Call
for Pension Bill.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Senator
Brown of Nebraska today addressed
the senate in support of the Sherwood
pension bill. which recently passed the
house. He predicted the passage of
he said, there would be a roll call.
IF it could have been passed by
the senate by this time, what a
Christmas offering it would have been
to the men who made Appmoattox
possible,t he exclaimed.
compliant is made that it would be
too heavy a draft on the national
treasury. What is the country's treas
ury for but to pay the country's
debtS''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
SUES FOR DOG BITES
Mrs. Heller Asks for $4,000 From
Jack HammeI.

For injuries which she received when
attacked by two vicious dogs, Alice Heller,
widow of a former North Topeka mer-
chant, filed suit in the district court this
afternoon in which she asks s., 800 dam
ages from Jack HammeI, a butcher. Mrs.
Heller was injured September 2, this year
In her petition, the woman alleges that
as she passed the Hammel home at 215
Adams street, she was attacked by two
vicious dogs owned and harbored by the
butcher. For her pain, suffering and
mental anguish, Mrs. Heller asks the
court to give her judgment for $500, of
which amount she claims that $100 was
paid by her for medical attention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
VOILES FINDS BOY
Morris Katzon Wrote Bad Checks for
Butler.

The lad who wrote the worthless checks
for Morris Butler, the tailor, who was
taken back to the peslitentiary last night
by Parole officer John Higgins. has been
found. Detective Ed VOiles located him.
He is Morris katzon of ga Jemerson
street.
Butler once roomed at the boys home
and used to have him write letters for
him as he himself is unable to write.
The lad is a newsbOy, II years old It
was while he was peddling his papers
that Butler called him into the Felix
clothing store, where he was employed.
and paid him two nickels to forge the
firm name to more than S1O0 worth of
checks The authorities have no charge
against the bow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
VICTORY FOR THE HOUSE
Wins Over Senate in Conference on
Deficiency Bill.

Washington. Dec. 21.-A victory of the
house in the conference over the urgent
deficiency appropriation bill was con-
tanned in the report of the conferees to-
day. out of sS21s71, attached to the bill
the conference committee reported an
agreement. Applause greeted the an
nouncement in the house. The portions
dropped out included 100000 for the
census bureau. $4,000 for mine fnvest1ga-
lions, $4,000 for the medical department
of the navy and extra months pay for
employees of house and senate The bill,
as finally agreed to. carries y. 457, 1856.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
ALIGHTS ON WATER.
Atwood Claims New Record for Hy-
drO-AeropIane Flights.

Providence, Dec. 21-A flight of
more than $50 miles in hydro-aero-
plane was completed when Harry N.
Atwood, the Boston aviator, who left
Point of Pines, near Lynn, Mass, at
1O:55 a m. alighted easily on the
waters of Nara ganset bay near the
Edgewood yacht club here at 1:4O p.
m. Atwood claims his flight exceeds
by fifteen miles the best previous rec
ord in a machine of the style in which
he flew
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
NO REPUBLIC FOR HIM
chinese Premier Refuses to Accept
That Solution of Trouble.

Picking, Dec. 21.-Premier Yuan shi
Kai in an official statement, today
said he without any qualification re-
fused to accept a republic
London, Dec. 21.-The Hong Kong
and Shanghai bank issued a notfica-
ton today that owing to the disturbed
state of China, it has not received any
funds for the service loan of August
81, 1895, of S15,0OO,0O0. 1t is, how
ever, prepared to purchase coupons of
the scrip due on December 81 at their
face value
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
SANTA CLAUS ROBBED.
Thieves Steal a Wagon Load OF Christ
mas Presents.

Chicago, Dec. 21.-Search is being
made today for thieves who stole a
wagon load of Christmas presents from
one of the down town streets here
The presents belonged to a wholesale
liquor house and consisted of liquors
and cigars. They were given to a
driver to deliver to customers. He left
his wagon and contents in the street
while he went into a building to de-
liver presents. When he returned the
wagon was gone
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

divinity student. He graduated from The
theological academy about a year ago,
I believer" Yes. just a year ago And
he's doing so welII They pay him a Won
derfully large salary and next year he's
to get more Indeed! That's very un-
usual Perhaps it is his excellent deIiv-
cry that nets him the large ernolument-' -
Yes, that's 1t. He's one of the pitchers
IN the big ague..'-Cleveland Plain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
SHERMAN MAY QUIT
The Vice President Reported Ready to
Retire From Politics.

Washington. Dec. M.-subsequent to a
call at the White House today by Mr..
Sherman wide credence was given a re-
port that Mr.. Sherman does not desire
to be the Republican candidate for COVER
nor of New York 1t further was report
ed, apparently on the highest authority,
that unless his party desired him to run
again for the vice presidency he would
retire from politics March, 1913 The vice
president declined to discuss his visit to
the White House.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

J. w Wilson, the restaurant proprietor
who was taken into custody by the police
Wednesday charged with assault and
battery on f. L. Alfred, entered a plea
of guilty in police court late Wednesday,.
He was fined SO and costs of IS cents
which was Allred's witness fee Alfred
Is a lad of 10 years who worked at Will
sons restaurant as a waiter and attended
a telegraph school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

Tangier, Dec. 21.-An the specie and
bullion comprised in the cargo of the
Peninsular and Oriental steamer Delhi
which was wrecked Off cape Spartel last
week when the Princess Royal, the Duke
of Fife and their daughters were rescued
with difficulty, was landed today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

Near Topeka there is a good sized rail-
road town-a little city of about 1900 in
habitants. In the last week or so there
has been lamplight work in the Office OF
the division superintendent. Why2 Wives
of the railroad men have swamped tho
office with requests for passes to Topeka
Christmas shopping is their excuse
Commercial Club Bulletin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

rrhe CONSIGNMENT of /, 400 rabbits from
Commissioners E. B. Stotts, who has Deen
assisting in a rabbit roundup at Garden
city was received at the Proyident as
sociation early this morning and scores or
persons who called at association build
ing this morning were recipients Of JACK
rabbits The rabbits will be put IN cold
storage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
Ex-senator Jonas Dead.

New Orleans, La, Dec. q. - Ben F.
Jonas, former United States senator
from Louisiana. and for half a century
a leading figure in the political and
commercial life of this state, died here
today. He was in his~77th year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
Prohibition Bill in Congress.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Senator Ken
yon of Iowa, today introduced q bill
which would prohibit interstate rail-
liquor into any territory where it's use.
possession or sale is a violation of a
local law
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
Appointed by Taft.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Presideni
Taft today sent the following nomirla-
ton to the senate: Geo t. Weitzel OF
Missouri, minister to Nicaragua.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

a depository for county funds without
the fling of a bond for th-ir security
as required by statute. The claim is
made that under the bank deposit
guaranty law the bond is unnecessary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
C1ains Bond Is Unnecessary.

Beatrice, Neb.. Dec. 21.-The Farmers
State bank of Pickrell, Neb., began
mandamus proceedings against the
board of supervisors of Gage county to
compel them to designate the bank as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

Homemade candy 15c h., 2 lbs for &C
Friday Saturday, Sunday. Everything a
cost Must vacate. James Manusos, 50
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

the object of making that organization
more than ever the business hub of To-
peka." says the Christmas number OF the
Commercial Club Bulletin which is of the
press today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

VIII FrizeH was arrested by the ponce
Wednesday night for the theft of re-
volver from Louis Charowhas. Greek
candy maker, and pawning it at the cor
don shop. The matter was adjusted WITH
out q trial and F'rizen released
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

"A fine Christmas present for 2c-fouI
gold fish and haIf-gallon giobe-t'riday
and Saturday. 400 Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

The annual election of officers OF the
Central Congregational church VIII De
held this evening at s o'clock. Aside from
electing the officials other important
business will be discussed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

Save retailers profit. Buy Xmas necl
ties at wholesale price, direct from fa'
tory, 706 Kansas avenue. Upstairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

F. H Adams has been called to St.
Paul on account of the death of his
father, DR.. J. c. Adams, who died
Tuesday. Mr.. Adams visited frequent
ly in Topeka and has many friends
here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

Four gold fish and half-gallon globe
zoe, Friday and Saturday. 400 Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

The body of Robert T. Lee, who died
in Chicago Tuesday, reached Topeka
this afternoon. The funeral arrange
ments will be announced later
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

The funeral of Elizabeth Stewart
Evers was held at 2 O'Clock this after
noon from the home of her grandpar-
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Lyon,
1880 College avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
LOCAL MENTION.

Xmas framing-Coe Bros Cut Rate Art
Co.. S2S Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

The men of the First Presbyterian
church will meet this evening to plar
for Men and Religion work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

The Commercial Club Bulletin grows
more snappy every issue. The Christ
mas number made its appearance toduy.
The features are photograph OF SANTA
ne engine No 3oO0. the largest locomotive
in the world made in Topeka, an
obituary column cleverly gotten up
and the roll of honor, or list OF new
members of the club.
plans are being formulated by the
OF the Commercial club with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

The funeral of Charles Hill. colored
was held from the Shiloh Baptist church
at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Burial in
Ritchie cemetery.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-04-24
PROCLAMATION OUT !.
FOR CLEANING DAY
Mayor Officially Notifies the
Public-Send in Cleaning
Day Coupons.
MAYORS PROCLAMATION.

Desiring to sanction the vast In
hucncc for good OF a worldwide en-
deavor TO create civic pride and
right civic spirit:
Recognizing that the keeping OF
n city rests upon the people as well
N upon Its municipal authorities:
Believing that our citizens gen.
orally are Interested in preserving
the fair name of Richmond:
Striving to promote movement
Of much practical beneRt:
! hereby designate Friday, May
8 as Cleaning Day" and ask that
the largest number of persons pos
sible earnestly devote their ener-
gies TO the Observance OF the. same.
Let all In public and private life
encourage each other and the chill
drcn to make and to keep Rich
mond clean and beautiful, In order
that II may hold worthy place
among the progressive cities OF our
state.
w. w. ZIMMERMAN.
Mayor.