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The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
HIS WILL LEGAL
Lone Kansan Writes It by Light
of Dying Embers.
Fire Like Life, Going Fast, He
Could Hardly See.
HE MADE THE RUN
Settled Near Guthrie With Other
HOmesteaders in 1889.
Seeks Children Adopted by
Grandparents at Abilene.

Guthrie, Ok. Sept. 23.-"If that awful
aching in my left side ever reaches
my heart, I'll be in the happy hunt
ing grounds in two minutes
Thus wrote F. A. Edwards. a farmer
Of this county, in his last. viii ana
testament, while lying beside a dying
fire, with its embers the only light he
had to guide the pencil The will was
written on the leaves of a small day
book of vest pocket size, and in copy
ing the instrument for the attorneys
It was necessary for Mrs. J. G. Strang,
wife of the probate judge here, to
study over many Of the words long
time before she could make a certified
copy
Edwards lived on a farm, north
east Of Guthrie, and was perhaps an
's9er- The older residents of this coun-
ty remember him. The will came up
for probate in Judge Strang's court
during the past few weeks, and the
final notices are now being published
prior to winding up the estate. Ed
wards had two sons. Wayne is now
attending the Kansas State univer-
sity, and was in Guthrie recently at
tending to the probating of the will:
Raymond, his brother, is somewhere in
Kansas, evidently in Abilene.
The following is a verbatim copy
of the F. A. Edwards will as made by
Mrs. Strang:
Il hereby appoint Mr. Jesse Henry to
look after my two boys, if. I die
the older one the west so, if he is liv-
ing His name is Wayne Steel Edwards.
The other so 70 his brother, Raymond
Frank Edwards. There folks have not
treated me right since her death, be
cause I could not send money. You
know some of the hardships of my
stay here. Remember me plowing and
cutting corn in the torrid heat, with
a bran sack for a shirt, no sleeves.
and do my boys farely.
1T now about midnight. There grand
parents wrote me they wanted to adopt
them. There names are Jewell and
Elizabeth Steelwrite or telegrap to
probate Judge at Abilene, Dickson
county, Kan; spare no means to find
them and Oblige a trusting friend.
Near as know I'll be so July next
was an orphan since very small, con-
sequently never knew my exact age.
1T IS near midnight. No oil, the
stove gives light. If that awful ach-
ing in my left side ever reaches my
heart I'll be in the happy hunting
grounds in two minutes. have some
with little expense
No debts have 1 worth mentioning.
f'Ff. A. EDWARDS.
The will has been probated- Judge
Strang held the words that were writ
ten in the old day-book just as legal
and binding as though they had been
drawn up by attorneys and sworn to
Ky witnesses. The farm, which is di-
vided by the will, is worth about $4,000
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
PUBLIC MEN IN RACE.
Congressman and Governors to Deco
rate Glidden Tour.

With a score of the biggest men in
public life in the South lined up in
support of a national highway system
and all sufficiently interested to lend
their presence to the Glidden Tour as
a wedge that will give road building a
new impetus, the American touring
classic looms up larger than ever be-
fore and promises to surpass anything
ever attempted in the way of reliabil-
ity contests and good roads tours.
Within the past week two more ma
tional characters have been recruited
from the gubernatorial and congress
sional ranks and each is keenly inter
ested in every phase of the tour They
are Representative Frank Clark, of
Jacksonville, Fla, who is a power in
the lower branch of congress, and
Governor W. w. Kitchin of North Car
o1ina.
Representative Clark will ride in one
of the Maxwell cars composing New
York team No. 1. while Governor
Kitchin will ride in a car rendered to
him by the Salem Board of Trade as
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
PRAISE FOR KANSAS ARTIST.
Pictures Please Paris PLACE Writer.
Who Describes Them.

Who Describes Them.
Paris, Sept 28-John Noble. the
Wichita, kan, artist who contributed
to the Beaux Arts salon last spring a
painting which attracted much favor
able attention, is now receiving praise
for his work in another exhibition.
Noble is one of many painters who
spend every summer and autumn at
Trepied, a painters paradise on the
north coast of France. The colony is
composed of Frenchmen, Americans,
Englishmen and Germans
The artists now on their annual out
ing are giving an exhibition IN which
160 pictures are shown. The Paris
PLACE devotes two columns to a criti-
cisn of this salon, praising the work
of the contributors in general, but
mentions only Noble as deserving of
individual notice. The Kansas man is
represented by four paintings, Moon
light in Brittany Sardine Fish hern en-
and two sketches. Of moonlight in
Brittany the critic of the paper says:
TN this the artist has done a mar
velous work. because, more than any
other artist, he shows the poetry of
the country. Here it is the atmos-
phere which counts more than any
thing else, and he portrays the atmos-
phere to perfection. The simplicity of
the lines, the harmony of the color
scheme and, above all, the relation be-
tween the sky and the landscape give
the picture its character
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
THE JEWISH NEW YEAR
1t Began at Shutdown Yesterday and
Ends at Sundown Today.

Rosh Hashono. the Jewish New
Year, began at sundown last night
end ends at sundown tonight I.
Ghberg gives the following history OF
the holiday:
The seventh and in the civil year
the first month is Tishry and has al
ways 30 days-from about the 21st OF
september to the Goth OF October. In
the older parts of the Scripture II is
called the month Of the gathering OF
the yet remaining produce OF the field.
according to others. the first month OF
the ancient, f. e., Of those who lived be-
fore Moses.
The first two days Of this month
are strictly observed and celebrated
in tho synagogue in solemn manner
by the reading Of many particular
prayers and hymns. but chiefly by the
blowing Of the cornet (Tltias Shafar.)
This festival we call Rosh HashOno-
the beginning Of the Year. In Holy
Writ IL is styled Yaim Hasikarain. the
the day OF remembrance. also Yaim
Truho, the day of the blowing OF the
cornet. (Lev. XxII-24 and Mum.
XXTX-17.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
HUNNEwEIL CUSTER TO-DAY.
General Dawson Has Papers
in Town Row Case.

Kansas City, Sept. 23.-A petition
asking that the four councilmen OF
HunneweH, Kan, be ousted from Of
flee will be fled by Attorney General
Dawson in the Kansas supreme court
at Topeka probably today. The petit
ton and a motion asking that the
aldermen be suspended from service at
once was forwarded to Mr.. Dawson
from Kansas City, Kan, Friday by G.
W. Trickett who was appointed by
Governor Stubbs to investigate the
HunneWeH case.
The petition is lengthy 1t reviews
the trouble between Mrs. Ella Wilson,
HunnewelPs woman mayor, and the
aldermen in full. The aldermen are
accused of failing to cooperate with
the mayor in her attempts to give the
city good government.
The petition is accompanied by an
affidavit from Mrs. Wilson and sworn
statements from several citizens of
HunneWell.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

an escort to the car which Governor
Hoke Smith of Georgia has entered,
the Georgia executive having invited
the governors of the seaboard states
south of New York to be his guests
through their respective territories
First to respond was Governor Albert
w. Gilchrist of Florida
Benjamin Briscoe, president of the
United States Motor company, invited
Congressman Clark to participate in
the tour and see for himself just what
the Glidden Tour means to the auto
mobile industry and the development
Jacksonville dealers in Stoddard-Day-
ton cars. Mr. Clark notified Mr.. Bris-
coe that he would s.stick to the tour
till the fnish.''
At the same time Mr.. Mitchell re-
ported that a car will probably be en-
tered from Jacksonville. In fact it
may be said that entries of cars and
teams are keeping pace with the entry
OF prominent public men.
Representative Clark will be pas
senger in car No 1, which will be driv-
en- by Harry E. Walls, of Philadelphia,
a veteran of former Glidden Tours,
whe4 won the sweepstakes trophy in
the last Munsey Tour and helped to
make the best team score in last years s
Glidden.
Thomas Costello. of Tarrytown, N.
Y. will drive car No. 3, and Governor
Smiths car. which will carry No. 4,
will be driven by Arthur See, who,
with Costello. has taken part in many
important contests. See was one of
the drivers of the car which establish
ed the worlds nonstop record of TO-
600 miles
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
ON TRIAL FOR SHOOTING
Jacob Thompson Charged With Trying
to Kin Frank Harrison.

A special venire of jurors was
drawn in Judge Whitcomb's court Fri
day afternoon for the trial of the Jacob
Thompson shooting case Thompson
is on trial for assault with intent to
kill Frank Harrison, whom he at
tackled with a gun last February.
When the case against Thompson
was called at the last term OF court,
the defendant was out of the state on
a visit by virtue of a benevolent bonds
man. Thompson was not returned to
the state until after the trial of the
state cases at the April term of court.
1t is charged that Thompson attacked
Harrison with a gun. Evidence Of
fered by the state this afternoon
showed that Thompson was the ag-
gressor in the row and that Harrison
could not evade the trouble.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
Use 100000 TTREs.
Estimate of Automobile Demands on
the 1912 Business.


Tn rhe neighborhood of four million
rheumatic tires will be required to
shoe the automobiles running in Amer
lea during the year 1912.
This estimate of the nations i'm
pending tire needs is made by J. NJ
Gilbert, general manager of an eastern
tire company, and as an indication
that he really believes the coming year
will develop some wonderful sales re-
cords ARRANGEMENTS have just been
completed whereby the company's i'm
mense factories will be run throughout
the winter months on full summer
schedule.
Never before in the history of tire
making has such a move been regarded
as a necessity Winter is generally
supposed to the ''off season" in the
tire business and this will be the first
instance on record where rubber plants
of this magnitude have maintained the
same working forces from September
to April that were employed during
the remainder of the year Each of
the company's factories will also be
increased in both extent and equip
ment so that the combined output for
1912 will be far in excess of this years
record.
Although naturally a conservative,
Mr. Gilbert is extremely optimistic
over the immediate outlook and is of
the opinion that the coming year viii
see the automobile industry taking the
longest strides in its history.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
CLAY MAY HOLD PRIMARY.
System to Cost Little if 1t Is Given
Trial.

Clay Center, Kan, Sept. 23.-A pri-
mary may be held in Clay county to
elect delegates to the state convention
which in turn will select delegates to
the national convention. Alfred S.
Held, chairman of the Clay county Re
publican central committee, has in
terviewed all the Republican county
committeeman concerning the holding
of a primary and all favor the plan. 1t
will be taken up with the Demo ocrats
and an attempt made to interest them.
It is the hope to have the different
committeeman serve as election judges,
so the cost would be very small and
the choice of the actual voters for
presidential candidates could be Sc
cured. Chairman Held has written
State Chairman Do1ley. who has ap-
proved of the plans.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
GIRLS BETRAYER IS CAUGHT.
Frank Waggoner VIII Be Tried Tor
Ruin of Goldie Jump.

1,t++-h,7ro Kan.. Sept. 23.-Frank
xxyaerroner -es-yr accused of a part in the al
leeed 1sSCri blot to abduct Goldie Jump, a
Il wear old Pittsburg girl: has been
Tebended at Williamsfield, Ill. and
viii be returned here by Sheriff Bra
IN =" --,511 not demand requisition pa
5eIs If is said. Letters which he wrote
r. Goldie Jump at Clinton, Mo, are
RESPONSIBLE for his capture
S111es leading to the arrest were
gained from the letters whlch Wag-
eonar wrote to the girl after she re-
STrru t,Irraa to her home in this city The
cononounications are kept secret and
viii be used for evidence, but a rela-
five said there are three of them and
were written mostly to assure the girl
of the writer's good intentions
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
Will AUDIT CoUNTVs BOOKS.
Two Experts Put to Work Following
Discovery of $4OO Shortage.

Atchison, kan, Sept. 23.@Two ex-
pert accountants have begun an in
vestigation of the books in the county
treasurer's office. This investigation
followed the discovery of a 400 short
age in the accounts of that Office sew
eral weeks ago by a local committee
which was inspecting the books. This
shortage was made good by County
Treasurer Klosterm eier, who blamed a
clerical error.
KIostermeier and his deputy, Ernest
Underwood, who is county treasurer
elect both favored an investigation of
the accounts by experts, to prove that
their explanation of the shortage was
correct.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
DRILL MORE GAS WELLS.
Local Capital to Be Used in Developing
Ellsworth Field.

Ellsworth, Sept. 23.-Twenty Els
worth business men with faith in fu-
ture of Ellsworth as gas field have
subscribed sufficient money to drill two
tbe smoky river in the vicinity of the
three producing wells already drilled.
The drilling rig is being moved to
ground selected as the location for the
next drilling. Work on this well will
begin next week. With good luck this
Veil viii be finished within three
weeks from the time work is actually
commenced
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

Jewell City, Sept. 23.-W. H. Var
ney, south of town, was awakened by
seeing his barn in mass of flames
The barn and all contents. including
wheat, corn and hay, was entirely de-
stroyed, save one horse The insur-
ance was only about $500, partially
covering loss Mr. Varney has no idea
as to cause Of fire.
Mr.. Varney is an early settler here.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
BUSINESS Ar HUNNEWELL GOOD
Postoffice Receipts Largest in History
of Kansas Border Town.

Wichita, Kan, Sept. 23.-W. F. Der
ington of the Union State bank at
Hunnewell, was in the city today and
stated that the fight between Mayoress
Mrs. Ella Wilson of that city and her
councilmen has not hurt business there
in the least. The postoffice receipts
have been the largest in the history,
Mrs. Wilson getting literally loads of
mail.
Numbers of her letters are from
foreign lands, some of them in Ian
guages which she can not read without
an Interpreter. She is endeavoring to
answer them all.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
steamer Rammed and sunk.

Port Huron, Mich, Sept. 23.-The
steamer Joliet was rammed by the
steamer Henry Phipps early today
about a mile and a half below this city
in the St. Claire river. The Joliet was
sunk and the crew had a narrow es-
cape, getting away on pieces Of wreck
age. It is said no lives were lost. A
heavy fog prevailed on the river at the
time.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
TREES BLOOM SECOND TIME.
Plum and Apple Blossoms Make An
other Appearance at Hill City.

Hill City, Kan. Sept. "a curious
phenomenon is being exhibited by the
trees and shrubs near here which are
this fall putting out new leaves and
blossoms as though it were spring.
Apple and plum trees are in blossom
and a lilac bush in the yard of a resi-
dent here shows several fine blossoms
Black walnut, maple and box elder
trees have delicate new leaves.
Horticulturists say the long con-
tinued dry weather in August caused
the buds to set unusually early. Then
a severe hail storm stripped the trees
of foliage and the excessively warm
weather of September caused the win
ter buds to become active
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
PIrrsBURG IS WITHOUT GAS.
Breakfast Food and Chatting Dish Con-
cOctions Served in Cafes.


coctions Served in Cafes.
Pittsburg, Kan, Sept. 23.-Pittsburg
found it's gas supply shut off on ac-
count Of a broken main at Independ-
ence. Nearly all the large industries
use gas for fuel and they were COM
PEELED to close down. The electric line
to Columbus was put out of commits
sion because the power house at Scam
man was without fuel. At the gas Of
flee it was said that the gas would be
turned on later. But it was not.
With coal and coal mines all around,
there were few chunks to burn this
morning in the homes of Pittsburg.
And if there had been, there were few
coal burning stoves. Restaurants made
coffee in chatting dishes and served
ready made breakfast foods
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
sERIrNf sAVFs HoG HERD.
Sherman Ranch Owner Praises Prod
uct of K. S. a. Q.

uct OF a . a. =
Manhattan, Sept. 2s.-More than
500, 900 dose.g of anti-hog cholera Sc
rum have been distributed by the ag-
ricultura1 college within the last w w.
-oonfhs The demand at present for
the serum from every part of the state
is overwhelming. The results nave
been uniformly excellent, President
Waters says
NJ. NJ sherman, general MANAGE
and mart owner of the 27,OOO acre
SHERMAN ranch in Ellsworth county
reported to President Waters that had
II not been for the anti-cholera Sc
rum the Sherman ranch douptiess
would have been put out OF pusln -gsSas ess,
81 FAR as hogs are concerned The
~oncb now has nearly 1000 hogs in
its pastures and feeding pans Ghol-
era. has broken out four or f1ves tlInes s
IN as naanv places among the scattered
droves within the last month
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
ASK CLARK's INTENTIONS.
Kansas Democrats Want to Know
Stand on Presidential Nomination.

Hutchinson, Kan, Sept. IA num-
favor of Champ Clark for president
will meet the Missourian at Hutchin-
son Sunday, when he speaks here, and
will seek to learn from him whether he
will enter the race for the Democratic
nomination
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
DAWSON IS IN WICHTTA.
Governor Orders Investigation and
Possible Custer Suits.

Wichita, Kan, Sept. 23.=Attorney
General John s. Dawson is in Wichita
with orders from Governor w r.
Stubbs to investigate the liquor and
gambling situation in Wichita.
An investigation and inquisition last
ing several days is promised, with
custer suits against the city officials
imminent if conditions are found as
bad as claimed.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
LIVES Is MONTHS: NECK BROKEN
Carpenter Succumbs to Injuries Re
ceived Year Ago.

Junction City, Kan, Sept 23.-Rich-
ard Wilson, q years old. is dead here
after living 13 months with a broken
neck. He was injured by falling from
a building at Fort Riley, while en-
ployed as a roofer.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
COURT ORDERS RESORT BURNED.
Assistant Attorneys General Watch
OflciaI Blaze DO It's Work.

Pittsburg, Kan, Sept. 23.-On the or
der of District Judge Curran. the
Austrian Turner hall at Breezy Hill,
nine miles northwest of Pittsburg, one
of the most notorious joints in Kansas,
was burned to the ground Assistant
Attorney Generals Montgomery and
Johnson supervised the destruction of
the resort.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

about $500 miles The first signs of
the disturbance came at 12:35 O'Clock.
O'Clock and the final waves were re-
corded at 1:I6.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
WICHITA CHIEF MAY RESIGN.
Campaign Grows Too Hot for Mayors
ADDOinfee

wichita, kan, Sept. 23.-On the eve
of the recall election 1t is reported that
s. s. Meaner. chief of police, will re-
sign. Mayor Graham. who had him
appointed, wishes to retain Meaner
until after the election. Meaner states
that he has no particular desire to re-
tain his position.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
KU. Feels an Farthouake.

Lawrence, Kan, Sept. 23.-The seis-
mograph at the University of Kansas
recorded an earthquake yesterday be-
ginning at 1895 o'clock and con-
tinuing for forty minutes. Prof. H. P.
Cary. observer, says the distance was
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23
4 AM0THERN
1QUTY9

It Is the duty of every expectant
mother to prepare her system for the
coming of her little one; to avoid as
far as possible the suffering of such
occasions, and endeavor to pass
through the crisis with her health
and strength unimpaired. This she
may do through the use of Mothers
Friend, a remedy that has been so
long in use, and accomplished so
much good, that it is in no sense an
experiment, but a preparation which
always produces the best results. It
is for exernal application and so pen
etrating in its nature as to thoroughly
1ubricate every muscle, nerve and ten
don involved during the period before
baby comes. 1t aids nature by ex-
panding the skin and tissues, relieves
tenderness and soreness, and perfectly
prepares the system for natural and
safe motherhood. Mothers Friend
has been used and endorsed by thou
sands of mothers, and its use will
prove a comfort and a benefit to any
woman in need of such a remedy.
n -
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

aims much valuable information.
BRADEzELD REGULATOR CO., Adanta. &C.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

You can't drive it to death" because the
speed is governed to a reasonable limit
You can't smash fragile goods-eggs and the
hke-because its spring action is that of an
easy riding pleasure car.
For a very small cost the Motor-Wagon can
be equipped with extra Seats allowing eight
people to enjoy the easy-riding action of the
most expensive pleasure car.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

Mothers Friend
is sold at drug
stores. Write for
free book for
expectant moth
ers, which con-
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

The NTotor-wagon is not a big. heavy truck.
too cumbersome for quick delivery and too
pensive to buy and keep; not converted tour
ing car. unfit to stand the strain of delivery
service.
But stout, sturdy wagon with motor to
it.
The Motor-Wagon is built essentially for the
farmer, the grocer, the butcher, the dry goods
store, the confectioner. the supply house. the
laundry, the dairy.
1t will carry 500 pounds over all sorts Of
roads and in any kind of weather at fifteen
miles hour
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

The Motor-wagon will do more work than
a two horse-two wagon outfit. and at less
cost; and It costs less to buy.
It is so simple that your boy-the young lad
who has never driven anything hut horse
and wagon-can be trusted to manage and
care for it.
The Motor simply can't get out of order: for
1t has nothing but two cylinders. two pistons,
two connecting rods. crank shaft and fly
wheel: valves gears. no cams no cam
shafts, springs or rollers.
No tire expense. free from punctures and
blow-outs; equipped with hard tires de-
signed to carry twice the load of the pneuma-
tic tire.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-23

The Motor-Wagon can be loaded with ease,
because the loading platform is only twenty
four inches from the ground.
We guarantee service to the owners of the
Motor-Wagon. II your motor-wagon meet
with accident, we will supply you with an
other from salesrooms while yours is
being repaired.
We want every retailer who reads this to
write to call at show rooms at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
ROBERTS & SON MEETING
Quarterly Session of the Directors
 Was Held Yesterday

The regular quarterly directors meet ing of Roberts SS Son. the big Alabama printing, lithographing, engraving and stationery house, was held in the offices of the company. 1872 Third avenue. Fri day, october 6, 1911, the following direc- tors being in attendance Robert w. Ewing, president Richard W. Massey, vice presirent; James G. Smith, secretary and treasurer; G. F. Thum. superintend- ent; w. B. Dickerson, c. w. Ufford, Hill Ferguson Richard V. Evans. The only absentee being Major F. M., Tutwiler, who is out of the city. s,
 The affairs of the company, as reported by the management, were satisfactory to the directors and plans were made for a larger business this fall.
 R. T. Anderson, who has been aSso- ciated with Roberts & Son for the past five years as city salesman, and who was recently appointed by President Ewing, local sales manager, being d stockholder in the company, was added, at the meeting yesterday, to the board of directors.
 MT. Anderson is regarded as one of the best informed and the cleverest stationery Sd lesmen in the city, and his election as director of Roberts & Son comes to him as a well merited compliment and will be read with pleasure by his many friends