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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16
Invcstfpating q. wreck.

San Francisco. June 16.-An investi-
cation Of the loss Of the Pacific mail
steamer Asia which was wrecked or
Finger Rock on the southern coast OF
China, April 20 last, was begun today
by British Consul General William r.
Hearne, assisted by Captains Mckenzie
and Howe of the British steamers
Strathberg and Horribly Castle respec-
lively. The inquiry is being conduct
ed by the British authorities as the
Asia was under British registry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16
AFissionarv Reed a Prisoner.

London, June 16.-Advices from Fee.
that George c. Reed of Weeping Water,
Neb., the secretary Of the Moroccan
Mission of the Gospel Union, is safe
but still a prisoner of the reballious
tribesmen in the mountains near Sc
frOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16
yanderbiIt Badly Burned.

Red Top. Conn. June 16.-The
launch Vagrant, owned by Harold
Vanderbilt, son of W. X Vanderbilt
which was moored beside the John
Harvard, was burned this afternoon.
Mr.. Vanderbilt was badly burned about
the face and hands. but his eyesight
IS not irnnairad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16
AfonarcEists' Arms seized.

Villa Garcia, Spain, June 16.-Ac-
vices from Pontevedra state that the
Spanish authorities stopped and seized
at the railroad station two cars nlleG
with arms and ammunition destined for
the use of Portuguese monarchists
The supplies had been unloaded from
a German steamer here and forward
ed by rail on the strength of the ship
pers' affidavit that they consisted of
machinery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16
Vinegar MnIlers Convene.

Rochester, June 16.-The first annual
convention Of the National Association
CT Apple Cider Vinegar Manufacturers
was opened today by President George
Dietrich. The association is interested
in the enactment of more stringent
pure food laws. especially in regard to
the manufacture of vinegar and re-
lated products.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16
Cox Tndictment Onashed Again.

Cincinnati. June 1s.-Judge William
B. Dickson today quashed again the
revised Indictment against George 3.
Cox, charging him with perjury. The
action came after aidaNits charging
Dickson with bias and prejudice had
been filed by the prosecutor but Ike
court held that this could not affect
his ruling as II was taken on a moti1n
for rehearing filed before the afIida-
Wis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16
ABILENE AFTER STANDARD.
Restraining Trade on Five Counts
Charged at Abilene.

Abilene, Kan, June 16.-Suit against
the Standard Oil company on five
counts charging restraint of trade and
shutting out of competition in Dickin-
son county in violation of state stat
utes was filed in the district court here
today by State Attorney General DaW-
son and County Attorney Rugh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16
DIR. Wines Comes to St. joe.

st. Joe, June 16.-Dr. william. M
Vines, pastor Of the First Baptist
church at Asheville, n. c., today ac-
cepted a call extended him by the First
Baptist church Of ST. Joseph. He for e
merly held pastorates in Brooklyn, and
Norfolk. Va.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16

White wolfe. embroidered in coral
pink. is a very smart fabric and color
combination just now and this dainty
broidery that looks like beading at a
little distance. Motifs of heavy Irish
lace are set in the voile and surround
ed with buttonholing donS in the coral
silk and between these lace motifs is
the bead" embroidery. The design of
the embroidery Stimulates short
tunic but the costume is really in the
shape of skirt and bodice attached at
a high waistline.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16
Games Pnsfnoned-

Milwaukee, June 16.-American as
sociation: Louisville VS.. Milwaukee
postponed; rain.
Cincinnati, June 15.-National: Gin
cinnati- Brooklyn postponed; wet
grounds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16

New York, June 16.-Judge Holt in
the United States circuit court refuse
today to appoint a federal receiver for
the United Wireless Telegraph com
pany on the ground that a similar ap-
plication is now pending in the state
supreme court, which has jurisdiction
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16
DEATHS FUNERALS.

Charles LAsenby, aged SO. died at his
home, 909 North Madison street last even
ing Funeral announcements will be made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16

Roy Woolverton, charged with forg-
cry, was today allowed to plead guilty
to a charge of obtaining money under
false pretenses, He was sentenced o
a term of nine months in the county
jail and later paroled by Judge Gar
yer on motion of the county attorney.
Woolverton recently passed worth
less check for SIS at the Mills store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16
LOCAL MENTION.

Motion for new trial was filed to-
day in the case of the Holden Land
and Investment company against the
Interstate Trading company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16

John W. Licklyter today filed mo-
ton in the district court asking that
he be permitted to visit his two minor
children. Licklyter's wife secured q
divorce in June, 1907. since that time
Licklyter says, the woman has not
permitted him to visit the children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16

Whats the latest from the Mexican
revolution % Looks as If 1t might go
eleven innings or ore."-Pittsburg Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16

tire management for violation of the
fire protection laws, has been set for
hearing June 80. The action will be
tried before Judge Carver of the court
of Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16

Roy Garrett was arrested today on
a state warrant. charged with assault
and battery. The complaint was is
sued on behalf of Ella Williams, who
declared that Garrett struck her with
his fists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16

A marriage license was issued to
Daniel n. Fiske, aged SIS years, and l..
Louise Fox, aged As years; both OF To-
peika-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-16

Suit was filed in the district court to-
day asking that a receiver be appoint
ed for the G. A. Smith estate, which is
now in charge Of latte Smith, the
widow. The suit was brought by 4. E.
Parks and others, is for the purpose Of
setting aside the marriage contract.
There Is a tract of 145 acres Of Shaw
nee county land, which is in possession
of the widow. There IL a NOR gage of
5000 on this land; and the petition
says that Mrs. Smith may dispose of
tho equity to the injury of other heirs.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10
SUMMER PIECE GOODS

This includes all our stock OF Lawns, Sesette, Wash
Suitings and Summer Silks Much of this goods is
suitable for fall dresses, school wear and ter waists
and evening wear for fall and winter
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10
Dresses!
Dresses!
Ladies, Misses and Childrens

Cleanup prices all of large stock of
splendid dresses fer Ladies, Misses and Children
In these you will find Silk Dresses Lawn Dresses,
Bingham, Percals, etc. This will be splendid OPP
psrtuny to get the girls fitted out with school dres
Do not overlook this golden opportunity. These
are bargains you do not get very often
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10
Ladies Waists

All the balance of our stock Of the Famsus Fss-
ter waists CO. Everything will be closed oui al
remarkably low prices This includes white lawn
waists tailored waists, c.lsred waists, lew neck
waists, psngee waists and silk waists
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10

This is not a cheap percaIe. 1t is good, high
standard cloth in good coLors and lOeH North I2c
per yard. Limit 20 yards to the customer. You
must come yourself to get this percale. Ne
phone orders accepted
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-03-10
(Minot Reportarl

.&3gi g6t a2nhttaiI lSfNs fIHH5 e}f$ st'At@
In these days OF, investigation, such
as Ballfnger, Lorimer, CoWan and 9TH
ers, the people of North Dakota are
getting as expert as the. Alabama COON
with his whitewash brush. The diff
erence between Judge and common
cuss is that If a judge is on trial q
disagreement means tacauittal while
with an ordinary person, if means am
other trial. We do not know. exactly.
whether Judge CoWan isagutlty III vio-
lating. the bounds presented: for q
judge or not, but when a; house ds NOT
unanimous, when As OUT sof 100 menu
bers Of the legislature deem it wise to
further investigate, we believe 1t is
nothing but right that the investiga,
ton should be followed up more fully
and in public. II matters are left In
their present condition, 1t would seem
to us that a stain is LETT on the en-.
mine; that Judge Cowan should be-
just as anxious to have a thorough
investigation as any one else, and is
not guilty. be given complete vim.
dication. ..:3. .,;s,..5.S =
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-03-10
(Milton GlObe.)

. II makes some difference whose
OK Is gored, don't it? The stalwart
papers in glazing headlines on Tues
day gave detailed report Of the In
.vestigation committee Of what they
bod .unearthed while looking into the
adeirs Of State Treasurer Bickford.
R enough evidence is secured to put
Mr.. Bickford In the pen for ten or
twenty years that can't be- helped,
the Law. must have its, course, but, may
we, ask, have thesinsurgents been log
rolling, wire pulling and gunshoeang
around trying TO cover! liz iBtcikkfor
tuc ks -, " eyert Il But what about hs4 the ls
C6war ease? There5ts nos eampafiaon
:between the charges brought against
these two. II the ofiense Bickford has
committed is punishable by one week
id the pen that OF Judge Cowan should
We. punishable by at least one hundred
years behind the bars. Have the in
ssurgents tried to whitewash Bickford?
No. But what about Cowan and the
Stalwart leaders? Have they succeed
ed In their dirty work? Well leave
you to be your own Judge. s',s'];
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-03-10
Cogswell Enterprise.

The house committee has .texculpa-
ted" Judge Cowan, and the ho,ise s,is !:
tanned the report BY E vote osf * as. to ID,
So. So Tar IS TIE legislature is con d,
cern ~ the incident d closed. d But il
half the reports concerning 1.-THE tes-
timony roduced before the commit
tee are true the hearing was q farce
and verdict q clear case iof whitewraaasslh,.
Strange, S as II may seem, however, % *,
record was " y, made of the Testimony Ia
the hearing The house members ware
asked ana did vote on the report with,
opt the slightest knowledge Of the tes.
timony, and IS It any wonder they are
criticised, is II any wonder the claim!
Of 5Whitewash Is made? II Il
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-03-10
Casselton Reporter.)

/. The house Of representatives which
on Friday last voted not to bring ar
ticles of impeachment against Judge
John +. CoWan Of xthe second district
court. reconsid ered its action Tues.
day BY q vote Of about. twothirds OF
its members and entered into all the
arrangements for trying the Judge.
This trial VIII be conducted BY the
senate beginning within twenty days
after the close Of the present session
this week n 5.53 III
# The personality Of Judge cowan has
made him q ding figure lii id.
dicial ana political movements of the
state for years. During ali this time
there have been rumors IN print, and
out, that he was not all that could be
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-03-10
(Mdnto Journal.)

Monday night the members of the
august lower body Of the legislature
must have had bad dreams even. like
unto nightmare, for when they mean
dered forth the next morning and read
some more red hot protests, they be-
gan to keaken in the knee joints and
think that perhaps protests from con-
stituents ought to receive some careful
consideration. So upon converting,
the Cowan case was reopened and the
chairman OF the Investigation com
mittee called upon to give full and de-
tailed statement Of the evidence laid
before the committee, which he did,
and then they voted again, and this
time in favor of trial for impeach-
ment before the august senate, said
trial to be twenty days after the clos
sion. And thus ended the third ses-
sion.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-03-10
powers Lake Enhn.l

The impeachment proceedings
against Judge Cowan may have been
primarily started in the interest of an
improved judiciary, but it has devel-
oped into a political wrangle about
as respectable as the Ba1nnger invis-
tiga|don. Nothing credftable to the
Hon. Judge has thus sar developed,
but It 10 reported that instructions
have been issued by Boss Mckenzie
that the committee must not impeach
the judge on the ground that political
expediency demanded that he be
cleared. 80 ".w 80. 49, y
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-03-10
(Edgeley Mail.)

A good deal of discussion is going
on over the result of the Cowan in
vestigation. The Mail sees no reason
for trying to hush the matter up, or
OF not making the investigation as
public as possible. If Judge Cowan is
guilty of the charges that have been
preferred against him, and SO far there
has not been any very emphatic denial
1t Is a duty to the judiciary of the
state that he be removed from that
branch Of the government. If he can
prove these charges groundless then
he should be given all possible oppor-
tunity to do SO and those making the
charges should be dealt with accord
tngly. The people: of the state demand
the facts in the case and aare 60
ing to get them-it is their right.
VITO
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-03-10

bit In It's tech Will be found in the
annals Of North Dakota than that had
IN connection with the Impeachment
proceedings Instituted in the house of
representatives Of the state legislature.
The cheerful manner III which . con-
siderable number Of the members of
that body reversed themselves IN this
case and converted an attempted
.'whiteWash" Into well regulated Ju-
dicial proceeding is q vindication Of re-
government, If nothing
else. & %> s.' ~ %#..@>,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-03-10
(Lankin Reporter.)

The evidence was clear that Cowan
was unfit to serve as judge-which
Is saying a lot in these times-and
much testimony was introduced to
show that he was drunken sot, who
was really a disgrace to the district.
Just why committee Of legislators
should attempt to clear him Is not
plain-although the whole matter was
last desperate stand of the stalwart
ring in an attempt to put the insur-
gent faction in the hole,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-03-10
slt So
Milton 'Globe,.)

n E. ]. Moen, representative from this
district, voted right" on the Cowan
impeachment proceedings. You might
say, well, how could he, with clear
conscience, have voted otherwise?"
It is true, he probably couldn't have
voted any other way with a clear con-
science, but see how many there were
that must have said to themselves
when casting their vote-to hell with
justice, decency, honesty, fairness
the people, our constituents-to the
devil with them all! How deplorable!
scandulous! And it was lucky for
Moen he was not in with that bunch.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-03-10

bench. deflnitely postp Al case ID
his own sweet leisure. and finally diis.
franchise the whole legislati body,
81 40 s did ther u stKids al the past
but the soyereig,n law I'D still an tie
hands u the people who, cloaksd that
man "a the garb as Judge, and IL Ne
does not wear chem as BELTS His posi-
ton II Is still possible for the people
to- resort TO the courts and finally tear
away the tawdry qual fcations In
which he has been clothed. There lie
q maxim Of the law which says that
no man Is guilty until he ii proven
80. but It - Al foregone conclusion
that Judge Cowan has been guilty Of
improprie ties as judge, Of the stu.
alton would never had created 90
much attention, / Mr.. Cowan Is EMIT
led to a fair, open and above board
trial, and that Is all. The attempt On
The part Of his friends ITO suppress
publicity In the former investigation
looked bad on the face Of It and q
public investigation where the public
gets all the gruesome details win un-
dopbtedly be q more bitter pill to
swallow. However. It is up to. the
people Of the state state Of North Dakota
TO- fight this Ching. out and If the
state needs little judicious house
in the Judiciary, now is the
time to do it, Any further procrasti:
nation on the part Of the legislature
would reflect seriously on the fair
name Of the state.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-03-10
Russell Sentinel.)

Citizens of the village Of Edmore-
which boasts that it is the second
town in importance in Ramsey coun-
ty-have signed document setting
forth their belief in the honesty and
integrity of Judge John F. Cowan who
is at present facing one of the gravest
charges ever preferred against jur-
list. There is no doubt that Mr.. Cow
an has warm friends and able sup
porters at Edmore and that, in a meas
ure, the citizens of that town are act
ing from a sincere motive when they
petition for an application of white
wash. But there is, nevertheless, a
pertinent question whether they have
taken into due account what Cowan
has done or has failed to do In his Of
fetal capacity, or have signed for his
benefit merely because as pertains to
his dealings with the citizens of that
village in a business way, said deal
ings have been profitable, above board
and for mutual advantage. 1t is known
that the judge owns large farming In
terests north Of Edmore and that
goodly portion of his time has been
occupied by looking after these in
terests. The merchants, implement
dealers, blacksmiths and druggists of
Bdmore have received considerable
patronage from the Cowan farm, and
naturally feeling of good fellowship
has developed between retailer and
customer. The judge has possibly
been good fraternal companion of
many as the more easy-going men,
bers of Edmore society. These facts
may account for much of his strength
in that particular vicinity, and it may
be that those who signed the white
wash petition have never had dealings
at court in which their cases have
been unnecessarily delayed and prop
erty tied up as a consequence.
1t ts not to be assumed that the
legislature will pay a great deal of
attention to petitions that testify only
to the honesty and integrity of the
person suspected of malfeasance, mis-
feasance and habitual drunkenness in
performing duties of a judicial officer.
1t will undoubtedly have to pretty spe-
officially show that Cowan is innocent
Of the Irregularities charged against
him-that the good people of Devils
Lake and other cities who signed the
complaint and testified against him
made grave mistakes and that the
whole affair was cooked up to force
Cowan Off the bench-before the leg
islature will take chances on public
sentiment and demands by prescrib-
ing a coat Of whitewash as remedy for
this case.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-03-10
Jamestown. Capital,)

The screaming headlines of the Far.
go Forum are very conspicuous these
days-by their absence, y.., .,,..
1t was very gratifying to. know that
the Judge had not the. slightest OBJ
lection to the testimony. going Z before
the House." ......4 -. 49,:
Tue stalwart press spoke OF the
! "vindication" Of JUDD &c Cowan. We
have not yet heard 81 any Of The, eharg-
es against Tie learrned gentleman hav.
ing been refnted. They stu stand. y.t
The House very sensibly extrfcated
itself from it, dilemma, did, right II
1t do hurt, reversed itself, and passed
the Cowan Impeachment matter up TO
the senate where some Of the MEM
beers are even now sweating blood.
There's nothing like letters, from dad,
and they do carry weight. with the
solons. as the. events. of this week
have fully demonstrated. The. people
were heard. 4...e& s2t ,,.s,,.s;zz ,es$s<$f
L Much Of the credit for publicity In
every step of the way In all legislat-
i've matters connected with the Cowan
case is due almost entirely to that
portion Of the Independent, virle press
OF the state which has fought for ey-
serything above board and all records
open 70 the. white light Of publicity.
The Grand Forks Herald the Fargo
Courier News and the Devils Lake
Journal have been the leaders ii the
good fight. 3s5. Y. 5}S
Upon what does this a Judge inbib.
that he should be held immune from
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-03-10
5.lstanleY,I: SUM-

81 The Jps and III yis from the poodle
dog supporters Of the methods 81 oper-
alton Of the recent cowan court of IN
quiry at Bismarck; the you-fo r-me-or-
I'll-kill- our-measure proposition; as It
worked Out, brought q deluge Of pro
tests from the good citizens of the
state. The day when d Judge of the
superior courts can go to sleep on the
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-03-10
(Ellend ale \ Record & /, |, !. /

The embarrassing :of Judge Cowanr
Of Devils q Lake ~ the house commit,
tee q raised a. howl ali over the state.
7 There hardly appears to be any cues.
I ton -s1 q but What ne has abused his posi-
7 ion and acted in a way unbecoming
q gentleman and q member Of the bar.
4. Although the rogressives are ID con con,
troll Of the legislature. there Is u, 1,
question but what the fiinese of tue
stalWart faction was responsible for
his receiving d coat of white. &
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-03-10

desired Sin ! the Judiciary Sof great
state. but nct until the present time
has there been any iii movement Is Stest
'those rumors. At lhonne JIG 81 popular
and few have tried to contest his
place st various election times. This
gives ground Tor the claim that prose
cution before the legislature Ii an at
tempt to take from his own people the
decision Of questions that belong sole
ly to them. The contention opposed
to this view Is that people all over
the state have cases In his court and
have not been properly treated also
that he Is called from time to time ii
other districts. and the matters in con
troversy affect all parts Of the state.
Those who have closely favored the
Judges side Of matters in legislature,
and remained true to him throughout,
boldly charge that politics are at the
bottom of, the whole proceeding; and
those who favor investigation from the
beginning say boldly that nothing but
political manipulation prevented the
house from promptly voting impeach-
ment at the first opportunity. . wa
These charges and counter charges
are not Of the greatest importance to
the public. The people want nothing
but what Is fair-they will not stand
for legislative deals, on any side. . To
an unparalleled citizen It would seem
that If an action like. that now con-
templated had not been attempted by
forces Of positive strength it had bet
ter been omitted altogether; but com
ing from the sources that it did-and
backed up by such an array of capa-
bic men. all over the state it
were better to try 1t out once for all.
There are few who wish to pre- Judge
the actual facts. All will now await
the trial before the state senate, when
1t can confidently be expected that
the whole matter will be gone over
with impartiality. Should Judge Cow
an there be shown free from the ini-
quitous practices plentifully charged
he will be profted infinitely more than
If the burden of whitewash rested
upon him. If guilty he is no better
than any other criminal and ought to
be subjected to the penalties provided
by law. -.