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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-24

Guy Kari, an employee of the Central
Sash & Door company was placed under
arrest last night charged with forging a
check for two dollars and cashing it at
the restaurant of ]. P. Johnson in North
Topeka The check was made to the
bearer and signed with the name Emery
Mcmillan. Karr endorsed it Likely no
state warrant will be asked because of the
snaIlness of the amount.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-24
CUMMINS SENTENCED
Convicted Banker Must Serve From
Four to Eight Years.

New York. Nov. 24--William J. Cum
minis. the Nashville. Tenn. banker and
the head of the suspended Carnegie Trust
company of this city, recently convicted
of the theft of $4,000 from the trust
fund held by the Carnegie company, to-
day was sentenced by Justice Davis in
the supreme court to indeterminate
term in the state prison of from four
years and eight months to eight years
and eight months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-24
NO HOPE FOR HIM
Dryden Has Pneumonia and Can Not
Live.

Newark, n. j.. Nov. 24.-The condition
of ex-senator John T. Dryden, who is
critically Ill at his home here following
an operation for gall stones, was less en-
couraging today.
Pneumonia has been added to his all
ments and the attending physicians re-
fuse TO hold out any hope for his re
cOVerv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-24
WANTS TO BOSS HIS OFFICE.
Comptroller of Treasury Doesn't Like
Economy Boards Actions.

Washington. Nov. 24-Direct control Of
his office by congress is urged by Comp
troller of the Treasury Robert J. Trace
well in his annual report. Comptroller
TraceweIl urges that President Tafts
economy board recently recommended the
abolition of the offices of five auditors
without accurate knowledge as to the
duties performed by the Officers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-24
CLASS RATES TOO HIGH
Reduction Ordered by January 2. 1912,
by the L. c. c.

Washington, Nov. 24.-Class freight
rates from Tacoma and Seattle, Wash.
and Portland. Ore. to points in Wash
ington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana
today were declared unreasonable by
the interstate commerce commission
and reductions averaging about 20 per
cent were ordered by January 2, 1912.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-24
NOT IN THE RACE
DIR. Ffnney Declines OGer of Princeton
Presidency.

Baltimore, Nov. 24.-Dr. John M.
Finney of this city today announced
that he had requested that his name
be withdrawn from consideration as
president of Princeton university. DIT.
Finney said he felt that his work in
Baltimore, for which he believed he
WAS better fitted was not vet done
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-24

kinds of information regarding his meth
DDS. The new state will establish
statistical department as soon as the law
providing for it can be passed by the
legislature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-24

cares well for them: He is anxious that
his children get good education and
make the most of themselves In fact
that is his lifes ambition. The boy, per-
haps doesn't fully appreciate this now,
but he will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-24
ROBBERS STEAL $4,000
Destroy Bank Vault and Set Fire to
Building.

Derby Ia, Nov. 24.-Four thousand dol
lars in gold and paper money were stolen
from the Derby State bank early today
by robbers who destroyed the vault and
set fire to the bank building. Silver
amounting in all to $500 was left.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-24
Taft Club at Huron, S. d.

Huron, S. D. Nov. 24--At a meeting OF
here a Taft club was formed, with E. L.
Abel as president. a committee of 10
was appointed to plan for a state wide
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-24
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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-04-13

man can freely talk
Of her private i'll
ness to a woman;
thus has been es-
tablislIed this con-
fdence be tive en-
Mrs. Pinkham and
the WON en- Of
America which has
never been broken.
Never has she pub
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-04-13

ing unlawful methods in conducting
his inquisitorial examinations.
Stop your lying!" he said fierce
ly. Tell the truth, or we1l keep you
here until you do. The motive is
clear. You came for money. You
were refused, and you did the trick"
Suddenly producing the revolver,
and holding it we'll under the light,
so that the rays from the electrolier
fell directly on it's highly polished
surface, he shouted:
Howard Jeffries, you shot Robert
Underwood, and you shot him with
this pistol"
Howard gazed at the shining sur
face of the metal as if fascinated. He
spoke not a word, but his eyes be-
came riveted on the weapon until his
face assumed a vacant stare. From
the scientific standpoint, the act of
hypnotism had been ACCOMPLISHED.
In his nervous and overfatigued state,
added to his susceptibility to quick
hypnosis, he was now directly under
the influence of Capt. Clintons
stronger will. He was completely re-
ceptive, The past seemed all a blur
on his mind. He saw the flash of
steel and the police captains angry,
determined-looking face He felt he
was powerless to resist that will any
longer. He stepped back and gave
a shudder, averting his eyes from the
binding steel. Capt. Clinton quickly
followed up his advantage:
You committed this crime, Howard
Jeffries!" he shouted, fixing him with
stare. TO his subordinate he
shouted: Didn't he, Maloney?"
"He killed him all right" echoed
Maloney.
His eyes still fixed on those of his
victim, and approaching his face
close to his. the captain shouted:
you did it. Jeffries! Come on. own
up Let's have the truth You shot
Robert Underwood with this revolver.
You did it, aud you can't deny it! You
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-04-13

Howard Jeffres, bankers son. under
the evil influence of Robert Underwood.
fello W-student at Yale, leads a life of
dissipation, marries the daughter of a
gambler who died in prison, and is dis
owned by his father. He tries to get work
and fails. A former college chum makes
q business proposition to Howard which
requires 5000 cash, and Howard is broke.
Robert Underwood, who has been re-
Tulsed by Howard's wife, Annie in his
college days, and had once been engaged
apartments at the Astrura. Howard de-
cides to ask Underwood for the $1,000 he
needs. Underwood. taking advantage of
his intimacy with Mrs. Jeffries, Sr. be-
comes sort of social highwayman. Dis
covering his true character she denies
MIN the house. Alicia receives a note from
Underwood, threatening suicide. Art
dealers for whom he has been acting as
commissioner, demand an accounting. He
cannot make good. Howard Jeffries
calls in an intoxicated condition. He asks
Underwood for 81, 900 and is told by the
latter that he is In debt up to his eyes
Howard drinks himself into a maudlin
condition. and goes to sleep on a divan.
caller is announced and Underwood
draws q screen around the drunken
sleeper. Alicia enters. She demands
promise from him that he will not take
his life, pointing to the disgrace that
would attach to herself. Underwood re-
fuses to promise unless she will renew
Underwood kills himself. The report of
the pistol awalens Howard. He stumbles
over the dead body Of Underwood. Reali-
zlng his predicament he attempts to flee
and is met by UnderwOod's valet. How
ard is turned over to the police.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-04-13

already enough evidence to send you
to the chair"
Howard shook his head helplessly.
Weakly he replied:
This constant questioning is ma
king me dizzy. Good God. What's
the use of questioning me and ques-
tioning me? | know nothing about
it,
why did you come here?" thun-
dered the captain.
I've told you over ard over again.
We're old friends. | came to borrow
money. He owed me a few hundred
dollars when we were at college to-
gether, and tried to get it. I've told
you so many times. You won't be-
lieve me. My brain is tired. I'm thor
oughly exhausted Please let me go.
My poor wife won't know what's the
matter"
Never mind about your wife,
growled the captain. We've sent for
her. How much did you try to bor-
row."
Howard was silent a moment, as If
racking his brain, trying to remem-
ber
"A thousand-two thousand | for
get. | think one thousand"
did he say he'd lend you the mon
ey?" demanded the inquisitor.
NO" replied the prisoner, with hesi-
tation. He couldn't-he-poor chap
he"
"Ah!" snapped the captain. HE re-
fused-that led to words. There was
quarrel, and" Suddenly leaning
forward until his face almost touched
Howard's, he hissed rather than
spoke: You shot him!"
Howard gave an involuntary step
backward, as If he realized the trap
being laid for him.
NO, no!" he cried
Quickly following up his advantage,
Capt. Clinton shouted dramatically:
You lie! He was found on the
floor In this room-dead. You We're
/ trying 20 get out OF the house with.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-04-13

The aged, worn, and guileless-look-
ing individual sauntered up to the
desk of the clerk in a southern hotel,
and quavered. as he drew from his
wallet a yellow bill. Friend, will you
kindly give me five silver dollars in
exchange for this memento of the
good old confederate days?"
The clerk glanced quickly at the
proffered bill. smiled to himself. tossed
it into the drawer, and counted out
the five dollars. When the guileless-
looking individual had gone. the clerk
examined the bill he had just taken
in. He found that 1t was. or was not
good U. S. bill. Either way you
take it. it makes a story. 1t has never
been decided which is the better way.
Puck
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-04-13

out being seen. You hadn't even
stopped to wash the blood off your
hands. All you fellers make mistakes.
You relied on getting away unseen.
You never stopped to think that the
blood on your hands would betray
you" GruGly he added: "Now, come,
what's the use of wasting all this
time? 1t won't go so hard with you
if you own up. You killed Robert
Underwood"
Howard shook his head There was
a pathetic expression of helplessness
on his face.
81 didn't kill him." he faltered. 81
was asleep on that sofa. l woke up.
1t was dark. | went out. | wanted to
get home. My wife was waiting for
me-"
Now I've caught you lying" inter
rupted the captain quickly. you told
the coroner you saw the dead man and
feared you would be suspected of his
murder, and so tried to get away un-
seen" Turning to his men, he added:
How is that, Maloney? Did the pris-
oner say that?"
The sergeant consulted his back
notes, and replied:
"Yes, Cap, that's what he said"
Suddenly Capt. Clinton drew from
his hip pocket the revolver which he
had found on the floor near the dead
mans body. The supreme test was
about to be made. The willy police
captain would now play his trump
card 1t was not without reason that
his enemies charged him with employ
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-04-13
CHAPTER x.

The clock ticked on, and still the
merciless browbeating went on. They
had been at It now five long, weary
hours. Through the blinds the gray
daylight outside was creeping its way
In. All the policemen were exhaust.
ed. The prisoner was on the verge Of
collapse. Maloney and Patrolman
Delaney were doing on chairs, but
Capt Clinton. a marvel of iron win
and ply zeal strength. never relaxed
10. a moment Not allowing himself
r. EraaFn 90 show signs of fatigue,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-04-13
CHAPTER discontinued.

But what's the good of sitting here
in this death house," protested How.
ard. Take me to the station if l
must go, It's intolerable to sit any
longer here"
The captain beckoned to Maloney
Not so fast, young man. Before
we go to the station we want to ask
You a few questions Don't we, Ma
loney?"
The sergeant came over, and the
captain whispered something in his
ear. Howard shivered. Suddenly
turning to his prisoner, the captain
shouted in the stern tone of com
mand:
Get up!"
Howard did as he was ordered. He
felt he must. There was no resisting
that powerful brute's tone of authori-
ty. Pointing TO the other side of the
table, the captain went on:
Stand over there where | can look
at you!"
The two men now faced each other
the small table alone separating
them. The powerful electrolier over
head cast its light full on How
ards haggard face and on the cap
tain's scowling features. Suddenly
Maloney turned off every electric
light except the lights in the elect
roller, the glare of which was inten-
sified by the surrounding darkness.
The rest of the room was in shadow.
One saw only these two figures
standing vividly out in the strong
light-the white-faced prisoner and
his stalwart inquisitor. In the dark
background stood Policeman Delaney.
Close at hand was Maloney taking
notes
you did it, and you know you did
eyes on his trembling victim.
81 did not do it," replied Howard
slowly and firmly, returning the police
mans stare.
You're lying!" shouted the captain.
"I'm not lying" replied Howard
calmly.
The captain glared at him for
moment and then suddenly tried new
tactics.
why uIu YOU COUle mere he Oe-
manded.
Il came to borrow money"
Did you get it?"
"No--he said he couldn't give it to
me"
Then you killed him"
Il did not kill him." replied Howard
positively.
Thus the searching examination
went on, mercilessly, tirelessly. The
same questions, the same answers, the
same accusations, the same denials.
hour after hour. The captain was
tired, but being a giant in physique,
he could stand it. He knew that his
victim could not. 1t was only a ques-
tion of time when the latter's resist
ance would be weakened. Then he
would stop lying and tell the truth.
That's all he wanted-the truth.
You shot HIM"
81 did not"
You're lying"
I'm not lying-it's the truth"
So it went OH, hour after hour, re.
lentlessly. pitilessly, while the patient
Maloney, in the obscure background,
took notes.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-04-13
1909, By o.W DlLLINGHAn conPANY

he kept pounding the unhappy youth
with searching questions.
BY this time Howard's condition was
pitiable to witness. His face was
white as death. His trembling lips
could hardly articulate. 1t was with
the greatest difficulty that he kept on
his feet. Every moment he seemed
about to fall. At times he clutched the
table nervously, for fear he would
stumble. Several times, through sheer
exhaustion, he sat down. The act was
almost involuntary. Nature was CIV
ing way.
Il can't stand any more" he muir
INJURED. What's the good of all these
questions? | tell you | didn't do it."
He sank helplessly on to chair His
eyes rolled in his head. He looked as
If he would faint.
Stand up!" Numbered the captain
angrily.
Howard obeyed mechanically, al
though he reeled in the effort. To
steady himself, he caught hold of the
table. His strength was fast ebbing.
He was losing his power to resist.
The captain saw he was weakening,
and he smiled with satisfaction. He'd
soon get confession out of him. Sud
denly bending forward, so that his
fierce, determined stare glared right
into Howard's half closed eyes, he
shouted:
You did it and you know you did,"
MOI" replied Howard weakly.
These repeated denials are use
less!" shouted the captain. There's
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-04-13
FREE
ADVICE
TO WOMEN

Women suffering from any form Of
illness are invited to promptly CON-
municate with Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn,
Mass. All letters are received, opened,
read and answered by women. A Wo-
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-04-13

LNOfNA Iio pup
Hshed testimonial or used a letter
without the written consent Of the
writer, and never has the Company
allowed these confidential letters to
get out of their possession, as the
hundreds of thousands of them in
their files will attest.
Out of the vast volume Of experience
which Mrs. Pinkham has to draw
from, it is more than possible that she
has gained the very knowledge needed
In your case. She asks nothing In re,
turn except your good will, and hef
advice has helped thousands. Surely
any woman, rich or poor, should be
glad to take advantage of this gener-
Gus offer of assistance. Address Mrs.
Pinkham, care of Lydia e. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
Every woman ought to have
Lydia e. Pinkham's SO-page
Text Book. Tt is not q book for
general distribution, as it is too
expensive. 1t is free and only
obtainable by mail. Write for
1t today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-08
Physicians Baffled
in Efforts to Wake
Sleeping Hotel Guest

George Seton, an Iowa farmer stoppinz
at the Aetna hotel Thirteenth and Dodge
streets, went to sleep about O'Clock Fri
day night, and so far no one has beon
able to arouse him.
c. Z. Boswell, the clerk, did his hest IN
get Seton up, pulling the bed clothing
nom him, shaking him, and doing ali
those pet things which are supposed 10
awaken the drowsiest Of persons.
Boswell gave up the job and called the
police, and they failed. The police sur
geons were summoned, and they came
With battery OF hypodermic syrlpees
which we're brought into play without
effect.
seton's respiration seems 20 be normal
and In his state OF INCONSISTENCIES his
condition does not differ from that Of
the ordinary sleeping person. Failure TO
awaken him, though extreme measures
have been taken, has aroused keen inter
est among the police surgeons and thew
are beginning to wonder whether or MT
they have case OF the sleeplng sicN
ness
Boswell says Seton was slightly iptoxt-
Gated when he went to his room FrIdav
night
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-08

ordinate lodge will be exemplified at the
opera house; 1880 p. M. at Masonic audi
torium, Rebekah degree, exemplification
OF the memorial service. A number of
special trains will be run from Iowa
towns and record breaking crowd Is ex-
peoted' On Thursday evening at the
opera house the first degree will be ex-
emplified by Union lodge No. l76 OF Red
Oak In four acts and twelve scenes.
Ruth RebeSah lodge No. will have de-
gree work next Saturday evening.
T. w. Everett has resigned the office OF
vice grand in State lodge No. 10 on ac-
count OF his removal TO Colorado, and A.
c. Lovegren has been elected to serve
in that office for the remainder OF the
term.
Dannebrog lodge No. ZIG will confer the
first degree upon a largo class Of candi-
dates next Friday evening.
The Douglas County Past Officers as
ISOLATION win hold a special meeting to-
morrow night at Odd Fellows haIl. South
Omaha. All members in this country
are urged 20 attend, as important busl-
ness will come before this meeting.
Ivy Rebekah lodge No. 50 win put on
degree work next Thursday evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-08
Grnnh Army ReecptIon.

Thursday evening at Barlghts hall
there will be reception given by the
Relief Corps Of Omaha to their national
and department officers residing in Ne
braska- Following is the list: Mrs. Lii
Ian T.. Eddy. who is national press cor
respondent as well as department presi-
dent; Mrs. Addie Hough, department sec
rotary; Mrs. Harriet Wilcox. counsellor
Mrs. Beulah Davis, board member; Mrs
Alice b. Sehleh. musician; Mrs. Caroline
Lockner. member pension relief board
The department commander OF the Grand
Army OF the Republic is expected 70 b'
present. All Grand Army OF the Repuo-
lie posts OF Omaha and South Omaha arr
invited.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-08
NIason. Lnr Cerner.tonc.

An event OF the widest possible import
ance TO the members Of the Masonic fra
ternity in the United States win occur
ut Washington on October Is when the
cornerstone OF the new Scottish Rite tenn
pie is laid under the auspices OF the blue
lodge OF the District OF Columbia. II is
expected that upwards OF 5000 will par
ticipate In the parade incident TO the lay
ing OF the cornerstone OF a temple 10
cost nearly 100000 and which gives
promise OF being OF most monumental
character, tribute 10 the genius. the
business ability and the far-sightedness
OF the sovereign grand commander OF Scot
fish Rite MasOns for the southern juris-
dietion, Hon. James ID. Richardson. for
mer member OF congress from Tennessee
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-08
ECHOES OF The ANTE-ROOM
Odd Fellows Will Gather at State
Capital Next Week.
OBLIGATORY SERVICE AT YORK
MaaOna VIM Assemble iR Washing
ton Soon for Important CeIe-
mOny--MaceAbees Plan 20
Initiate . Large Glass.

The 1911 session OF the Independent
order OF odd Fellows will be held in
Lincoln on october IS and 10. There will
be tho usual special session on Tuesday
evening 20 confer the grand lodge and
past grand degrees. on Wednesday
morning a short session for preliminary
work viii be held. when the grand lodge
viii take a recess and the Representatives
and members viii take a special train for
York 10 attend the dedlcatory exercises
OF the home building. The special train
win leave Lincoln az 10 O'Clock and reach
York AZ noon.
A parade win DO held In York undel
the control OF the local committee al
York, acting in conjunction with IN,
home board. grand lodge officers ant
the officers OF the Patriarehs Militant
Following the dedication OF the HON,
The members Of the grand lodge win re
turn 20 Lincoln on a special train. which
leaves York at p. m. and arrives Il
Lincoln at ESQ =. m.
a night session OF tho grand lodge vii
be held Wednesday evening. An attemp
win be made 10 finish the session Thurs
day by starting earlier and continuin
until all OF the business is disposed OF
with a night session. II necessary.
The Lincoln entertainment committo
will have short program Of wolcom
and a reception after the special sessio
Wednesday evening. at which time Coy
srnOg Aldrich will speak. All degre
work VIII DO dispensed with this year Q
account Of tho lack OF time.
All OF tho work will have 10 be rushs
IN order 70 complete tho business an
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-08

its annual meeting Wednesday afternoon
in the Pompeian room of Brandeis store.
at which officers will be elected for the
coming year. The society is negotiating
with the Shuberts in New York to engage
the Boyd theater for either November 20
or % for the speech TO be given i'm Omaha
by Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst Of Eng
land.
The Woman's auxiliary OF All Saints
church will meet Tuesday evening at the
home OF Mrs. Charles Halter, 2Sl2 Pop
pleton avenue.
The University Extension club, COM
posed of business women. will meet Tues
day evening at the Omaha Commercial
College building TO study mythology
Greek and Roman, Morse and British.