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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18

st. Louis, Mo-. Dec. IS The Ma
tionaI Egg-Laying Contest which be-
gan November 1st of this year and
will continue one year under the aus
pieces Of the Missouri state Poultry Elk
pertinent Station at Mount Grove is
exciting international attention be-
cause it is one of the first efforts to
secure accurate data on poultry and
egg products
Mrs. T. E. Quisenberry, assistant
superintendent is shown above weigh
ing the eggs and tabulating the re-
suits.
There are 12s pens of hens and
three pens of Indian Runner ducks of
five each contesting for egg laying re-
cords for which the State Poultry
Board and a large number of poultry
journals have offered valuable cash
prizes and other suitable rewards. The
contestants represent SO breeds from
% states and Canada, three pens hav-
ing been entered from the latter coun-
try. A bulletin will be issued at the
close of each month giving the results
for that month and the reports will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18
GANG is GUILTY
Thugs Rob and Kill Workers in
Central Kansas.
Half Dozen Murders Cause Fear
Among Farmers.
VICTIMS HAD MONEY
Wealth Never Found When
Bodies Are Discovered.
Horse Sought to Aid in Running
Down Slayer.
VICTIMS HAD MONEY

Hutchinson, Kan. Dee. 1S.-Are there
sOne cutthroat thugs, who would not
hesitate to kill in order to rob, hang
ing out III this section, preying on farm
hands, cornShuckers, and others, kill
ing them to steal their earnings?
Within a Comparatively short period
there have been no less than half a
dozen mysterious deaths in this sec
ton, and not one of them has been
satisfactorily cleared up.
The body of man, apparently a
laborer, was found secreted in a de-
serted house, at the eastern edge of
Hutchinson, with the skull crushed. 1t
was apparently case OF robbery. NO
clue to the murderer has been found.
The charred body of a man, since
identified as William Smith, a farm
hand Of Rice county, was found in a
burned strawstack near Sterling He
had been beaten to death and body
then burned. He was last seen with
$500 in money. No clue to murderer.
A Haven township farmer was found
unconscious and dying on the floor
of his I'm, with a cash in his head,
and indications that he had been slug
Red. He died without returning to con-
seriousness.
Another Strange Murder.
The body of a man later identified
as a harvest hand. was found near
Saxman. When last seen he had con-
siderable money on his person. Was
evidently murdered.
A body of a man, supposed to be a
harvest hand. was found secreted in
brush in Pratt county Plainly the vic
tim of robbery and murder No clue
to identify of murderer.
Otto Reich, a bachelor formerly Of
near Offerle. after receiving between
81 600 and $1,000 in cash for the sale
of his farm, mysteriously disappeared
Everything about the place showed
that he did not intend to go away.
Believed to be a case of robbery and
murder. Body has never been found.
Looking for Clues.
Joe Shank and George Fuller. of near
Little River, who were acquainted with
William Smith. whose charred body
was found near Sterling are here.
They are trying to get some clues to
the murderer of Smith.
Smith worked for me during corn
shucking season for the past three
years. said Mr.. Shank He also work
ed for Mr.. Fuller two years ago. When
he drove away from my place, I am
satisfied he had $500 on his person. He
was driving a big blue roam horse
Weighing about 1.40O pounds. with a
wire cut on the left front foot, and
an old open buggy
1.-THE murderer stole that horse and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18
TO GUST COUNTY CLERK.
j. E. DriscoH Named in Suit Filed by
Attorney General Dawson.

Russell, Kan. Dec. Is.-A suit to
GUST J. E. DriscoIl. the clerk of the dis
trict court of this county has been
brought by Attorney General John
Dawson before Judge john c. Ruppen-
thai and the case has been set for the
January term Judge Ruppenthal deem
ed it best that in the meantime Mr..
Driscoll vacate the office and Joseph
Wenger was appointed by the court to
fill the vacancy Whether or not Mr..
Driscou will resume charge of the Of
fee to wf'ch he was elect in 1910 de-
ponds upon the result of the trial next
month.
There are three charges named. One
of the charges is that the district clerk
notified a man against whom criminal
prosecution was about to begin; an
other relates to a dispute over a fee
claimed by the county attorney for ser
vices as guardian al libitum; and the
third alleges evasion Of the payment of
a witness fee after the money had been
paid into the court for that purpose.
The total amount of money involved
is only $4,000 Mr.. Driscon has been
resident of this county for a number
of years and the case against him
came as surprise to mis- friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18

be sent to any paper willing to pub
lish same so that the information may
be widely circulated. All of the feed
is charged to each pen and the eggs
are credited each month at market
price. Each hens eggs are credited
to her and the best layer will get a,
special prize. The other prizes are
for greatest number of eggs from pen
and for greatest weight Of eggs from
pen. The eggs are weighed once a
week by Mrs. Quisenberry and are
then sold on the market or reserved
for Matching. Each pen is numbered
and the eggs are put in a box in the
egg room with a corresponding num-
Der, as shown in the egg weighing
photograph.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18
RAID FASHIONABLE REsIDENC E.
Girls Sleeping Room Invaded by
GOvernor'a Forces.

Leavenworth, Kan, Dec. 1S.@The
new assistant attorney general for
Leavenworth county. j. 2. Johnstone
accompanied by I. B. Armstrong and
the sheriff, raided the home of Rich
ard Igel. The raid was legal so far
as a warrant was concerned, the To-
peka men being armed with search
and seizure warrants for both the
Igel drug store and the residence
According to members of the Igel
family. the officers searched closets
and even went into the sleeping room
Of Miss Igel and opened her trunk and
exam med it's contents.
Citizens who know the IgeI family
were greatly incensed upon hearing of
the raid. A private stock of old liquor
was confiscated. and at the drug store
the government license was taken
away.
Mr.. r. L. Igel is one of Leaven-
worth's Oldest and most respected cit
liens, q member of the G. A. r. and
Loyal Legion and his family is look
ed upon as one of the best in the city
That he should be suspected of run
ming a joint in his residence and have
to suffer the indignity Of having the
sanctity of his home invaded by of
ficers is a shock to his family and
friends 1t does look as though the
Topeka officials are going a little too
far in their zeal to paint Leavenworth
az a rotten town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18
DOMESTIC SCIENCE DRAWS WELL
At Frankfort Over 1000 People At
tend Farmers Institute.

Frankfort, Kan, Dec 1S.-The fourth
annual meeting of the Marshall County
session here. The meetings were attended
by over 1000 people, being about three
times the annual attendance. The pro-
gram not only included several InStTuc-
tive lectures but also took the features
of county exhibit, there being 349 ex-
hfbits in the various classes and over
800 distributed in premiums. In the grain
exhibit corn led in the number of entries,
but grain and fruit was well represented.
The president Of the institute, Mr.. How
ard Reed announced that the corn ex
hfbit, despite the unpropitious season,
was fully up to the standard in quality of
previous years, and the wheat was I'M
usually fine
One of the most interesting features
was the domestic science exhibit this
being a new feature brought about by the
school officials cooperating with the in
stitute officials; the school here having
course in both agriculture and domestic
science.
This feature appeared to interest many
who had heretofore paid but htt.e atten-
ton to the institute work. All of the en-
tries were by boys and girls between the
ages of 6 and 20 years.
The speakers and instructors were:
From the Agricultural college, Profs- P.
N Flint Miss Ula Dow and J. H Miller;
A. G. Samuels, from St. Joseph; School
Superintendent G. E. Drum County High
way Engineer r. F. Gallup, c. E. Pratt,
Miss Anna Goddard, teacher of do
nestle science, Andrew SheareT and r. Fl.
Instructor of Agriculture H. S. Record
and ]. S. Davis.
The first and second prize winners In
each class were:
Corn, boys between Is and 20 years old
Earl Harland and Chris Overbaugh, boys
between and 10 years old-Pearl White
and Geo. Teldhausen; girls between 6 and
20 years old, % entries-Nduriel Reust and
Florence Harland-
Oats-ArSnour Harper; wheat-Ralph
Harper; potatoes-William Martin.
Best loaf of bread-Florence Harland:
cake-Bessie Crisman; doughnuts-Nellie
Rhodes; candy-Louise Melcher and Ester
Moon.
Armour Harper took first prize for corn
raised by Frankfort high school pupil,
and Howard Snodgrass first prize for
mi1let.
The executive officers chosen for the
coming year were: President, R. H
1illey; Observation-Disclosures, r. H. McGhie,
both of Frankfort.
The consensus of opinion among the at
tending farmers was that the meeting
was a most practical and profitable one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18

buggy. and If that can be found it will
be some clue. am positive that the
charred body was that of Smith for
identified the husking peg, the straight
bow glasses and the bottles found
with the body. as his
Referred to the Ants.
Mr.. Shank and Mr.. Fuller made the
rounds OF the dental OFFICES of Hutch
insOn. trying to find the dentist who
had fixed Smiths teeth, but did not
find him. They called on Sheriff Beck
and left a description of the horse and
buggy and the matter has also been
citation.
i believe the man or men who muir
dered Smith came to Hutchinson or
had been staying here declared Mr.
Shank I am satisfied that this horse
stolen after the murder, was driven on
into Hutchinson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18
HALF HIS LIFE N PRISON.
Harry johnson Recognized as Fox"
by Physician.

Dy PHYSICIAN.
Leavenworth, Kan, Dec 1S-If
Harry johnson, alias James Fox. who
began another term at the federal
penitentiary, had served in full every
sentence judges have given him he
would have spent more than half of
his life in prison.
Johnson's sentences total SO years
now and when he completes his pres
ent term of Imprisonment they will
reach 81 years. He has not served
33 years in actual Incarceration, how
ever, as his record in prison has been
excellent and he has lost no good
time"
Johnson is gray haired now and age
has marked him with its familiar
signs He finished ten-year SEN
tence, minus good time at the fed
eral penitentiary here less than a year
and half ago. When he with a gang
of convicts from Columbus, O., step
ped into the prison physicians office
Dr. A F. Yohe recognized him at
once. He was under the doctors care
before.
Hello, Fox" Doctor Yohe greeted
him
You're mistaken" he answered,
MY names Johnson"
He admitted afterward that he was
Fox
You gave me away to the mar
shals,' he told the doctor. Johnson
probably will have less time to serve
here since the federal officials at Col
umbus did not identify him. He was
convicted of counterfeiting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18
GIRLS TIE AND PET HIM.
Bridegroom Thinks They Are s'More
Deadly Than the MaIe.''

Chanute, Kan, Dec. 1S.-That the fe-
male of the species is more deadly than
the male is the opinion of J. B. Stein
rod, of this city. Mr.. Steinrod is a
bridegroom. The first night after his
wedding his friends and a crowd of men
and boys charivaried him. Nothing ex-
cept what is usual at such affairs hap
pened. The next night another crowd,
composed partly of young women, came
They kidnapped the groom, tied him to a
telephone pole, and left him bound for
half an hour in the open air with the
temperature below freezing. The girls
him under the chin and petted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18
KANsAN KILLED FOR MONEY.
Dallas Jordan Found Beaten. Bruised
and BroIxe-Dies later.

Leavenworth, Kan, Dec. 18.-Coro-
ner J.. c. Davis is investigating the
death of Dallas Jordan, a farm hand
Sc years old, who was found bleeding
and unconscious about three miles
from Leavenworth, in Salt Creek val
ley He died, but Coroner Davis was
not notified of the case until two days
later.
Jordan came to LeavenWorth Thurs
day with load of produce At 2
o'clock in the afternoon he was found
by Peter Mcdonald lying beside his
team and wagon on Sheridan Drive
He had been beaten and was bleeding
from several wounds on the face and
head. He is supposed to have had
considerable money when he left
Leavenworth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18
BANK ROBBERS TO PRISON.
Stafford Sheriff Takes Mckenzie and
Burger to Pen

Kansas City, Dec. 1s.=Sheriff ]. B.
Cline of st. John, Stafford county
Kansas, passed through here with
walter Burger, % years old, and Chas
Mckenzie, 40 years old recently con-
victed of robbing the Hutchinson State
bank of Hutchinson, Kansas, last
March He was taking the two men
TO the penitentiary at Lansing, where
Burger is to serve sentence of 30
years and Mckenzie 4 5 years.
The two men, with Heinie Bowers,
robbed the bank last March, taking
s4.600 and shooting the night watch
man. They were found in Omaha,
Neb., last August. Bowers murdered
Tom Fowler, the deputy sheriff of
Reno county, and was given a life SEN
fence. which he already has started to
serve.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18

there to Columbus. o. He was general
missionary of the diocese of southern
Ohio from 1873 to 1885, and then was
appointed bishop of Arizona and New
Mexico Bishop Kendrick first was a
lawyer, but gave up his practice to
accept a commission as adjutant of the
Thirtythird Ohio infantry in the civil
signed and studied theology. He was
ordained in 1854 His first pastorate
was at Fort Scott. from 1867 to 1869.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18
Plan MUNICIPAL POOL HALL.
Garden City Leads Ont With Scheme
New to Kansas.

Garden City Kan. Dec. 1S.-Shall
it be the municipal poolhal or some
thing like that?
That is the suggestion of w E. Co
vert clerk of the district court, promi-
nent member of the First Methodist
church, good citizen, and conservative
man.
c. A. which has often been suggested
and mentioned, and toward which
there are various forces in the town
now working.
Mr. Covert springs his suggestion as
a, sort of compromise in the admins
tration-poolhall controversy that has
been going on for some weeks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18
WIFE's ADNIRER KILLS KANsAN.
B. P .GaIoup Called to Door and Shot
to Death,

Huntingdon, Pa, Dec. 1s.-BenJamin +.
Galoup, formerly farmer in Kansas,
here, was called to the door of his home
Sunday and shot to death Frank Cal
houn, alleged to have formerly been an
admirer of Mrs Galoup, is under arrest,
charged with the murder. A shotgun said
to have been owned by him was found in
the garden where 1t had been hidden.
Galoup was married to Sadie Walls in
the west and retiring from his Kansas
farm brought his wife here to live. A
short time after their arrival Calhoun
came to Huntingdon from Oregon and,
according to Galoup's statements to
neighbors, began to renew his attentions
to Mrs Ga1oup.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18
TWO THREATENED WITH CUSTER
Governor Stubs ssIs informed Some
More Laws Are Violated.

Coffeyville, Kan, Dec. 1s.-Gover-
nor Stubs acknowledged over long
distance telephone from Topeka that
custer proceedings are liable to be
started any moment against Mayor E.
c. Rice and Chief of Police Fred Wan
nenWetsch. This follows raids and in
vestigations of Preston Coleman, and
occurred some time ago. The COVER
nor said that he understood conditions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18

the vice regal residence here. when
the old furniture was sold under the
hammer to make room for new articles
that VIII be placed in the hall, owing
10 the coming of the Duke OF Con-
naught as governor generaI.-Ottayga
eisratch TO New YORK Herald
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18
NOW KININIEL WILL RECOVER.
Man of Mystery Goes to Peru Hospital
Today.

Marion, Ind, Dec. 1s--George A.
Kimmel of Niles Mich, who was Sc
vereiv injured in a wreck at Con-
verse, win recover, according to his
physician
KimmeIs condition, it is said. is
such as to permit of his removal to a
hospital at Peru today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18

were bad here. the law violated ana
the local oficers knew of it. Rice viii
tight the proceedings and the cnlet OF
police refuses to make statement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18
Throlle sold for sd.

A genuine throne. intended for Brit
ish royalty, has just been sold at auc-
ton to a peddler for 81 This unique
transaction took place at Fideau hall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18
DEAD BISHOP FORMER KANsAN.
Right Rev. John Mills KendricIz Was
Fort Scott Pastor.

Leavenworth. Kan, Dec. 1S.-The Rt.
Rev. John Mills Kendrick. Episcopapl
bishop of Arizona and New Mexico,
who died Saturday, was rector of ST.
PauFs Episcopal church in Leaven-
worth, from 1869 to 1875, going from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18

his cheeks. He says they slapped him.
They say they merely gave him love
pats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-18

Can you think of anything that combines beauty and
funess greater degree than Oriental Rug? Or
that gives greater pleasure and longer service? Sense and
sentiment unite in urging its claim gift and lifelong
remembrance is the reward of the giver.
From until Christmas we shall try to enlarge the
number of of Oriental Rugs through the offering of
following handsome pieces reductions that
should many person to write Oriental Rug" OPP
posite their list.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
Trains Crash at Crossing.

Sullivan, Sept. ga wreck occurred
here when a fast freight on the Chica
go and Eastern Illinois backed across
the Illinois Central crossing just as
an extra passenger train on the latter
road was passing. The caboose on the
freight was cut in two, and one coal
car was lifted on top OF the passenger
engine. WHICH turned over on its side.
F7agman Reynolds Of the Chicago and
Eastern Illinois, Engineer Charles Abel
and Fireman James Allen of the ILL
nois Central were injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
ILLINOIS NEWS
Broom Corn Shortage Seen.

Bloomington, Sept 9.-The new crop
Of broom corn is moving, and some of
the sales recorded are the highest in
so years. Edward Stanford Of Doug
las county sold nine tons this week
to G. s. Tarbox, a broker. for $3.50 per
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
Kills Man; Surrenders.

hanson. a former marshal of Pocahon-
tas, called James Burns from a saloon
and shot and killed him. The Staying
occurred after Williamson had fired at
Thomas Prendergast, Burns compan-
ion. Williamson then fed to the coun-
ty seat, Greenville, and surrendered.
In a statement after his arrest, VIII
hanson blamed Burns for his domestic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09

ton. Harvesting will be in full blast
by next week. 1t is said that the sup
ply of broom corn this season will be
limited, and some growers are predict
ing that $500 will be paid before the
season Is over. Illinois corn is esti-
mated TO be worth $40 more per ton
than the product OF the southwest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09

troubles, The shooting caused great
excitement and a posse with blood
hounds pursued Williamson, until he
telephoned that he was In Greenville
and about to surrender to the sheriff
Burns and Prendergast came here re-
Gently from Murphysboro.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09

The action used in the Kimball
and contains one of the most
valuable improvements of the pres
ent day protected by United States
patent). Not affected by changes
of atmosphere thus avoiding loosen
ing of hammers and hampers and
consequent rattle. Necessity of
spacing and adjusting travel of
hammers; working out of the center
pins and the warping or sagging of
the rail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
scoIded. Girl Kills Self.

Leadville, Solo. Sept. 9.-Reproach-
ed, 1t is said, because she had failed
in promotion in school. Ruby Mus
grave, 10 years old, daughter of Mrs.
e. Beasom, shot and killed herself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
REASONS WHY

The new scale in the Kimball pia
no is different from other pianos.
It is so designed as to permit the
use of much longer strings than 9
out Of 10 other makes. Fully 8 to
10 inches longer. The longer the
string is of course the more tone vi
bration. The tone quality is of great
purity and absolutely even.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09

The Kimbau improved and
patented pin block is antimoisture
proof. No contraction for expan-
sion caused by dampness or dry
heat, thereby holding the strings in
tune longer. No splitting of the pin
block and consequent loosening of
tuning pins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09

The Kimban piano is made entire
in the largest piano factory in the
world by the most skilled workmen
gathered from this country and
Europe. Every part of the Kimban
being made in their own factory un-
der one manufacturing expense it is
marketed at a less cost than any
other of the so-called highest grade
pianos on the market.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09
GREAT COLLEGES PREFER THEM

The Chicago Musical College he largest in this country
has 100 Kba pianos in constant Fifty other schools
academies the city of Chicago alone the Kbal
almost exclusive Also hundreds of colleges and
tories throughout the land prefer them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-09

"By your deeds shall ye be
known" The success of the past is
a guarantee of the future. The Kim
bali goods have been over a half a
century on the market. Their sue
cess has been the greatest and is a
matter of history in the piano world.
The Kimball can be relied upon,
therefore, buy the Kimball.