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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
GREAT BEND TO HAVE FAIR.
Small Towns Are Forming Circuit
of Their Own.

Great Bend. Kan. March st
seems to be definitely agreed that
there will be a. fair held at Great Bend
this year. All the smaller towns are
getting out of the expensive circuit
that Hutchinson is in and are forming
a circuit in which the races are most
ly among local horses and more at
tention is given to stock and farm
products 1t is very likely that the
Barton county fair will get into this
class.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09

Shreve. officers in charge. Under
Sheriff Gait says in his years of ex-
perience handling criminals and those
charged with crime, this crowd is the
worst he ever had at one time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
ACQUITTED ON ONE CHARGE.
Cleveland Stevens Then Convicted on
Another

Hays. Kan, March 9.-"Guilty as
charged in the Information" was the
conclusion of the most stubbornly
contested criminal case tried here for
a long time. Last November A1oiS
Karlin's horses and Phillip Mais'
spring wagon and harness were stolen.
Cleveland Stevens was arrested, tried
and acquitted for stealing the horses
the 18th of February, this year. The
conviction came for stealing the wag-
on and harness. G. L. Kagy appeared
for the defense together with e. A.
Rea-, and the state was represented
by ]. P. Shuts and ]. H. Simminger,
county attorney. A motion for a new
trial was filed at once and which will
be argued March 20, at an adjourned
session.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
Successor to Bishop AtwiII.

Kansas City. March At a con-
vention of Episcopal ckurchmen and
laymen here. Bishop c. Partridge of
Japan was elected bishop of the do
cese of Kansas City to succeed the late
Bishop Edward r. Atwill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
FoRTY-NINE GUARANTEES.
Twenty-Five Deaths. Thirty Births L:
Record for Lawrence.

Lawrence, March 9-According to
the report of DIR. Gillispie, there were
40 quarantine cases in Lawrence during
February. They were: Measles, "a !;
scarlet fever. z; smallpox, 6; spinal
meningitis, 2.
There were 80 births, Of which 10
were girls and only Ii boys. During
the same period there were 20 deaths,
of which 15 were males. Heart disease
and pneumonia were the most fatal
diseases during February.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
MRS. A. A. SPERM DEAD.

Passed Away on Train While Being
Taken Home to Coffeyville.
Colorado Springs, March 9.-Mrs.
Arthur A. SPERM. wife of a wealthy
oil man Of Coffeyville, Kan, died on a
Santa Fe train between Colorado
Springs and Pueblo yesterday while be-
ing taken to her home. Heart disease
was the cause.
The body was taken from the train
at Pueblo to be shipped to Coffeyville.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
SELLS SMITH COUNTY FARM.
Ben Toothman Made SIS, 900 Durin,
His Stay fin That County.

Smith Center, Kan, March 9.-Ben
Toothman, who resided south of Leb-
anon. and who for many years was
the most extensive farmer in Smith
county, has sold out and gone to
Springfield. Mo-, to make his home
His 480 acre ranch, an ideal home,
farm and stock place.. was sold for
$4,000 few days before he left Tt
is estimated that Mr.. Toothman left
this county with $4,000 in cash and
this was all made on Smith county
farm in the last twenty-five years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
CONTEST IN MEADE COUNTY.
Farmers Institute OFFER Prizes Il
Boys and Girls.

Meade, March 9.-The Meade coun-
ty- farmers institute is Offering prizes
to the boys and girls for a contest in
corn, pototoes, kaffir, milo maize,
breads and sewing. The winner of
first prize on best acre of corn and
best 10 ears will be sent to the State
Farmers institute and expenses paid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
THE WHEAT Is sTOoLING.
Crops Will Be as Thick as Ever Il
Spite of DroutI1.

Salina, March Uncomfortable as
this weather may be to the pedestrian,
it is great for the wheat, farmers say.
One prominent farmer said this morn
ing:
much of the wheat that was thin
will now come out all right. I exam
ined my field, and 1 find that the
Great numbers of stalks are shooting
out from the roots, and it looks as
though the crops will be as thick as
ever, in spite of the long fall and win
ter drouth. The indications at this
time are as good as they ever get"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
AN OLD SOLDIER DEAD.

Josiah II. Gleason, Mitchell County
Pioneer, Passed Away.
Beloit Kan, March 9.-Josiah B.
Gleason, one of the old time and best
known settlers of the AsherviIle neigh
borhood, died Tuesday.
Mr.. Gleason had been gradually
failing for some months, but on last
Tuesday was stricken with paralysis,
since which time he had failed rapidly
until relieved by death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
CAL for Bank Statement.

Washington March 9.-The comp
troller of the treasury today issued
a call for a statement of the condi-
ton of national banks at the close of
business on Tuesday, March Z.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
NINE CoNVIOTs TO PRISON.
Four Officers Had Charge in Special
Car.


Wichita, Kan, March "a special
passenger coach was chartered by
Sheriff John Millhaubt which yester-
day morning conveyed the nine con-
victed felons from the county jail to
the state penitentiary at Lansing. The
carload of convicts left over the Santa
Fe, shackled in pairs, with Sheriff
Millhaubt ex-Sheriff Richard Cogdell,
Deputies Eugene Shaw and Charles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
WHEAT SHIPMENTS LARGE.

OIdILnS Is SUN ICT1 OCIG
Left.
Meade, March 81. H. Butler. a
grain and elevator man, estimates that
since last July there has been shipped
out of Meade over ESQ carloads of
wheat, about the same number from
Fowler and about 200 carloads from
Plains and that there is still in this
county about 10 per cent of last years
crop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
MOTHER OF 10 CHILDREN.

Has Ten Twins and Nine Others. In
Guiding Triplets.
Wichita, Kan, March e.-F'or the
fifth time in her life, Mrs George Clio
yer, 3S years old, wife of laborer,
yesterday gave birth to twins, making
her the mother of 10 children. Besides
the 10 twins she has nine other chill
dren. including triplets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
Treatment OF
The Grip

The best authorities give no satisfactory treat
ment for the acute stage Of the grip but it is of
short duration, usually running it's course in two
or three days, at most, week or ten days.
Careful diet, rest and warmth and supporting
or tonic treatment, with laxatives, if required,
are the best aids to nature during the acute stage
The real danger from the grip is during con-
valescence. when the characteristic symptoms,
the fever catarrh and headache pass away
The grip leaves behind it weakened vital powers.
thin blood, impaired digestion and over-sensitive
nerves-a condition that makes the system an
easy prey to pneumonia, bronchitis, rheumatism,
nervous prostration and even consumption. Too
much stress cannot be laid on the Importance of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
IRVINE NOT GUILTY.
Jury Out Only Half Hour When De.
ciSion Was Reached.

Junchtion City. March Sat 2 o'clock
the case of the state against John
Irvine went to the jury. The case had
been argued since late Tuesday after
noon. In this case Irvine was charged
with shooting at A. King, the charge
against him being assault with intent
to kill. The jury reached the decision
of not guilty on it's first ballot and
was out less than a half hour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
UNCONSCIOUS THREE WEEKs.
Man Kicked by Mule Is in Bad Con
ditiOu

Hutchinson, March 9.-ENerett
MILESTONE, a young man, aged %
years, was brought to the hospital
from Abbyville, suffering from the
kick of a horse. He has been uncon-
scious for three weeks, or ever since
the accident. He was kicked on the
head.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
SOLD INTEREST IN TORPEDO co
Largest Deal of Kind Ever Made in
That Field.

Chanute, March 9.-H. B. Scott of
this city has sold his interests in the
Kansas Torpedo company to a new
organization. The consideration was
$s3, 900. Mr.. Scott retains one-eighth
interest in the new company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09

Manhattan, Kan, March e.-There
are in Manhattan twenty-six cases of
scarlet fever.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09

DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold bv all
druggists, or will be sent, postpaid, on
receipt of price, SO cents per box; six
boxes for $3.50, by the DR.. Williams
Medicine Co., Schenectady, ny Book
of cures sent on request.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
COAT COLLAR WHITE
WITH DANDRUFF
Scalp Badly Affected. Itched Ter
ribIy. Hair Fell Out. Used Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment. Now
Has Thick Growth of Hair and Is
Never Troubled with Any Dand-
ruff or itching Of Scalp.

lam more than gratffed by the successful
results l obtained by the use of the Cuticura
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
TO BUILD ABILENE HOTEL.
Superintendent says Fire Was Not as
Bad as Expected.

Abilene, Kan, March 9.-F. A.
Lewis of Topeka, superintendent of
hotels and dining cars for the Union
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
strengthening the blood and nerves.
Dr. Williams Pink Pills are blood build
and nerve tonic and are particularly suited
correct the evils left by an attack of the gri

Mrs. F. R. Boyd of No. GOT South 9th street Minnea
polls, Minn says: II well after an attack of
the grip until took Dr. Williams Pink Pills Before
taking them pale, and thin. NY head ached
continually Ny appetite poor. The pills gave me
hearty appetite and good healthy color. got back
my vitality and well woman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
SCARLET FEVER RAGING.

Twenty-Six Cases Reported at Man.
haitian.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-03
TAxICAB MEN LOCKED OUT
Dispute in London as to Extras
Public Not Rerretful.

London, Nov. 2.-The London taxicab
companies tonight decided TO close their
garages and lock out the men until sat-
isfactory arrangements are reached.
London was virtually without a taxicab
service all day, six thousand chauffeurs
having quit work to attend a meeting
called for the purpose of determining
whether a strike should be called
The immediate cause OF the break be-
tween the cab companies and their en-
ployes was the deduction by an owner Of
cents from the wages OF a driver. Trou-
BILE. however. has been brewing for some
time over the question OF extra charges al
legged TO have been collected by the men
and not turned in 10 the companies.
The cab companies contend that the
ohauffeurs have robbed them OF sl,5OoOOO
annually through a failure to register "eX-
tras" collected for additional passengers and
baggage Recently they employed spot
ters." The first chauffeur detected in re-
ceiving and not registering an extra" re-
fused 10 turn in the amount and was sus-
pended. The other drivers stopped work
in sympathy
At to-days meeting the chauffeurs de-
cided not to return 10 work until they re-
ceived word 10 do so from the executive Of
their union. Public sentiment appears TO
he practically unanimous against the driy-
ers. and relief is expressed a. the absence
from the streets of the noisy fleet Of taxi
cabs which are so recklessly driven as to
be a constant menace 10 life and limb.
The underground railway and motor bus
service are so efficient that little discom-
fort is caused by the temporary disappear
anCe of the taXiCshs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-03
will protect YOU

reign of queen Elizabeth. An ancestor OF
Lady Colin Campbell was Colonel Blood
who i'm the days Of Charles III created a
sensation by attempting to steal the Brit
ish crown from the Tower Of London. and
whose audacity so pleased the King that
land and a pension OF 5000 year were
awarded him
In 1881 she married Lord Colin Campbell
the fifth son of the Duke Of Argyll and
at that tirle member Of Parliament for
Argyllshire. Two years later she obtained
separation on the ground Of cruelty. and
on appeal the decision was upheld. In 1886
counter suits for divorce were begun, Lord
Colin naming the Duke Of Marlborough,
Sir William Butler. captain Shaw and DR..
Bird. The hearing formed one of the
causes celAhres Of the decade. Sir Charles
Russell. afterward LORD Chief Justice, was
chief counsel for Lady colin, and brought
his client triumphantIy through the worst
possible ordeal. fought as she was by means
Of perjury and conspiracy. The suits were
dismissed and Lord Colin Campbell disap-
peared. He died In Bombay in .Sj.
Lady Colin Campbell took to journalism,
writing for The London World" and other
society papers during the rest Of her life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-03
BRYAN FOR TEMPERANCE
SO Tells Young People-Writes
to Taft on Trusts.

Chicago. Nov. "A letter approving the
purpose Of Americas Young People and
encouraging them IN their organizing for i
clean civic government and tire overthrow
of The liquor traffic. from w. J. Bryan. was
read at the opening Of a conference Of tho
organization here to-day.
Mr. Bryan's letter read:
While 7 am in sympathy with any effort
that may he made i'm the interest of tom
peranCe. I am now carving too many
burdens 10 permit me 10 take mp any AZ.
felt that ! ought to be connected with an
enterprise unless ! am in a position TO
give time 10 IT,
Lincoln Neb.. Nov. I'm an open letter
10 the President. Mr.. Bryan takes up Mr..
Tafts recent challenge and names the
Steel. Oil ard Tobacco trusts as three
that cannot be punished under the Shcr-
man law. He says;
Mr. President: Why do YOU begin suit
in equity instead Of criminal prosecuo
tior against the officials of the Steel Trust?
IN your Attorney Generals petition tie de-
PENDANTS are charged with the violation
OF criminal law Why do you hestat" 10
ask for "A conviction and Imprisonment
Is Il because the antitrust law - now
worthless as p criminal statute, since the
Supreme Court has by judicial action put
me WbGQ 'Ul1IedSOId blt III II. Vt u IL
because you are afraid 10 punish big Grim
inals as severely ds YOU DO little crim-
nails?
You ask me 10 name a trust that cannot
lie punished under tie present law /
name three-tne Standard oil Trust. the
Tobacco Trust and the steel Trust-and {
call you as a witness TO prove that the law
as amended by your Judges is worthless
as a criminal law. VIII YOU admit il or DO
YOU prefer 10 take the position that biz
criminals should not be sent To the penl-
Tertiary? Explain why YOU 90 not lros-
ecute the Steel Trust officers under the
criminal Law. w. J. BRYAN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-03
STOCK BROKER TAKES BRIDE
Austin Feuchtwanger WEEDS Miss Mural
Daughter of japanese Importer.
IN TeI.graph b "a TrIbme. ]


Stamford Conn. Nov Miss Togo Mu-
raj. the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Yaskati
Mural. was married to-day At the Mural
villa. al Riverside. to Austin Feuchtwanger,
Of Madison, y. j.. the Rev Mr.. Boylston
officiating owing to a recent death in the
bridegroom's family il was a small we'd
ding with just the members Of the fami-
lies present. Miss Mural was attended by
Miss Aline Feuchtwanser. Of Madison. The
best man was r. Walter Hentz, Of Phila-
delphia.
Both bride and bridegroom received from
their respective fathers $4,000 as wedding
gift The brides father is a member Of the
firm Of Morimura Brothers, importers, Of
No. $40 Broadway. New York. She was
graduated last June from a fashionable fin
fishing school at Briarclif Manor. y. y.
Her father is japanese, but her mother is
an American.
Mr.. Feuchtwanger a member OF the New
York Stock Exchange, is associated with
his father I'm business. Mr. and Mrs
Feuchtwanger left here Immediately after
the ceremony for Florida. They will go
thence 10 California. ending their honey
moon in about six months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-03
WILLIAM VAN RENSSELAER, SMITH

William Van Rensselaer, Smith formerly
associated with John Arbuckle. died early
yesterday morning in lis apartments at the
Hotel Plaza from heart disease. with which
he had been a sufferer for the last seven
months. Ills wife, Mrs. Roxy VI. Brainard
smith. 10 whom he was married more than
Gftv years ago. was at his bedside when he
died
Mr. Smith was one Of the members Of
the original Grim OF Arbuckle & Co, a
wholesale grocery house, established i'm
pittsburgh in 1865. he remained there
until 1852 when he ca1ne 10 this city and
resumed work here with his partners. the
Arbuclle brothers. lie remained actively
engaged IN the business until 1896. when
he retired RE was born at Duanesburg
~ Y. in 1881.
For many years Mir Smith had made his
home in Brooklyn. y few years ago he
came to New York and lived at the Hotel
Majestic for a time. He was a member
II the Hamilton Club and a trustee Of the
Brooklyn Savings Bank and the Hamilton
Trust COMPANY The funeral will lac held
al the First Presbyterian Church. Of Brook
lyn. Of which he vas a trustee for many
years on sunday at o'clock. The burial
will b. in the family vault in Greenwood
Cemetery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-03
REAR ADMIRAL c. n. WEST.

WashiI Gton. Nov. Rear Admiral Gift
ford Hardy West (rotircd) died here today,
after a lingering illness Diabetes s. given
as the cause Of death. He had served In
the navy forty-eisht years. sixteen years
and eleven months of which had been on
sea duty.
Admiral West was born on Clinton ave-
nue. Brooklyn. on November 10, 1916, and
was unmarried When in Brooklyn he
spent his time with MS brother, Edward
Walter West. and his sister. Miss Frances
Cords West. at the West home, at No.
1862 Park Place. He was a member Of the
knights OF Honor and the Royal Arcanun
and belonged 20 various naval and military
organizations.
Admiral West was appointed a naval
cadet In 1862 and saw service in many parts
of the world rising rapidly through the
different grades. until he was made a cap
tain IN 1901 and a rear admiral on the re-
tired list in 1902. No arrangements have
been made for the funeral.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-03
MUSIC
The Philharmonic Society.

At the first concert OF its SEVENTEEN sea
son in Carnegie Hall last night the Phil
harmonic Society introduced a new con-
ductor. Josef stransky. a new solo
yiolinst Efrem Zimbalist. and what wat
TO all intents and purposes a new compo-
stion-a violin concerto in A by Gla-
zounow. The audience gave kind well
come TO Mr.. Stransky on his entrance, re-
warded him for his reading OF Beethovens
eighth symphony far beyond its deserts,
and waxed honestly and deservedly en-
thusiastc after his two show pieces
LISTS "Tasso" and the prelude TO Die
Meistersinger." on these two pieces he
seemed TO have devoted a great deal OF
care. and with the pegs Of the superb or
chestra set high he produced effects which
won a warm place I'm the admiration. OF
public which is never chary In its demon
STATIONS of delight and gratitude. The
Beethoven symphony. which can i'll brook
perfunctory treatment, went poorly. but
for this there probably were reasons not
entirely ASSOCIATED with debut which was
in the nature of things somewhat trying.
No doubt Mr.. Stransky. whose manner in
vites confidence I'm his sincerity and ability,
will give a better account Of himself In
the Beethoven number this afternoon,
knowing as he now does that his welcome
here is assured.
The brilliant performances Of the List
and Wagner numbers need not detain us.
New York has long been familiar with
such. and the echoes OF last seasons pc
culiarly eloquent interpretations have
scarcely died away. Between them a try
ing place TO occupy. came the violinlst, who
is bound to cause a deal Of eager and ad-
miring comment this year-more, perhaps,
than any other of our visiting virtuosi Mr..
Zimbalist Is fine acquisition from every
point Of view-a violinsl with d peculiarly
pure and golden quality of tone, an artist
every inch of him, a musician in all his
instincts. i'm intelligence. in feeling, I'm his
strong, easy. graceful. reposeful. self-re-
liant bearing. master Of an irreproachable
technique and impeccable taste, OF most in
gratisting purity of intonation. There will
be occasion to say more about him soon,
and also about the composition which h,
chose for his Introduction. His presence
will greatly increase the lottiest enjoyment
of the season. ". f. Is.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-03
NOON MEETING FOR MEN
DR.. Campbell Gives His English
Plan First Trial Here.

The Rev Reginald J. Campbell. Of Lon
don. introduced yesterday 10 New York his
English plan of a Thursday noon meeting
for men, saying II worked so we'll in Lon
don that II ought 10 do equally well here.
He tried II i'm the Madison Avenue Baptist
Church. at 31st street. and one hundred
and fifty men and fifty women were pres
ent. 1t was counted well for 4 beginning.
After the meeting Mr.. Campbell made a
statement Of what he regarded as the
difference between the old and the new
theology. This is what he said:
THE question at issue is not the status
Of Jesus. hut the status OF men. Who and
what are VIC? We are not worms of the
dust. but children OF the living God, being
Of one substance with the Father and
possessing an essential divinity This is
the real issue between the old and the new
theology"
Asked concerning his sermon last sun
day and told that most New York people
rega rded IT as thoroughly orthodox, old
theology and not new, he said Then New
York doesn't get the right idea Of it,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-03
A WEDDING.

Joel W ThoTne son Of Mr.. and Mrs
Samuel Thorne. Of No. 9li Fifth avenue,
and Miss Mary Casey school teacher
were married quietly on Wednesday even
ing at the Hotel Plaza. No announcement
had been made Of the engagement and the
marriage came as a surprise TO the bride
groom's friends I'm this city. Thc'ccremony
was performed by Justice John w Gon
only fourteen persons being present. After
the ceremony a supper was served, and
the couple started later in the evening for
Pasadena. cal. where they will spend the
winter. Mr. Thornc has lived with his
,arents since his divorce from his first
wife who was Miss Alma Phillips of
Rrooklyn She later married James j..
Hopkins. a real estate operator Il this city.
On December 81. 1901. at the Hotel Majestic.
Mr. Thorne is cousin OF Oakleigh Thorne