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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-31
HANGING IN THE BALANCE.
\ Few Days More Probably Will De-
termine Fate of China.


Shanghai Oct. 31.-A very few days
viii tell the future fortune of China
The burning of the native city of Han
kOW by the imperial troops accom-
panied according to report by brutal
treatment of Chinese by Manchus has
created the worst possible impression.
1t is predicted that unless the Man
chuS Immediately demonstrate the sin
cerity OF the imperial edicts being IS.
sued at Picking. the slaughter viii eX-
ceed that of the TAPPING rebellion.
The district south of the Yang-Tse-
kiang is ominously quiet. There is
every indication that the native city
of Shanhai Nanking, Ching-kinS,
Chan-Chow and the lower Yang-Tse
forts viii be in the hands Of the revo-
lutiOnists within a week.
Whether their conquest will be ac-
companied with a wholesale massacre
of Manchus, or quietly as heretofore
depends on the influence of the leaders.
Foreigners who at no point have been
mOlested will remain unharmed, the
rebels chiefs assure the press, unless
such actions as those of the imperial
it's at HankOw continue and the re-
ports of the Gishonor and murder Of
defenseless Chinese women and chill
dren make it impossible to control the
rabbIe.
Further reports of small up-riveT
towns and others in the heart of SEE
Chuen province going over to the
rebels are received. The panic among
the officials at Peking is regarded Us
one of the worst features of the situa-
ton as it betrays a weakness on the
part of the dynasty before the spirit
OF revolution. Leaders of the new party
look on the issuance of the edlcts as
j victory far greater than anything
that has been won on the field of bat
tle
River boats are crowded with refu-
gees Most of these are Chinese but
there are few foreigners. Eye VII
nesses of the fighting at Hankow pay
a tribute to the imperialist forces.
They say the revolutiOnists We're lit
tie more than an unframed mob, put
courageous and ready to continue tAe
dghting The rebels are operating the
Huh Nan mint and making great guam
titles of dollar coins daily The nav
paper is being redeemed
Immediately on presentation. Wen IN
formed persons believe that if the next
few days pass without an outbreak
there will be a strong possibility of the
situation being saved through the ap-
pointment of Yuan-Shi-Kai as premier
with a younger Manchu as tigurehead
in order to comply with the protocol Oh
1910: the forming of a cabinet compoS-
ed entirely of Chinese; the immediate
of parliament and the
abandonment of the railroad nationati-
zation plan.
san Francisco, Oct. 31.-A dispatch
reporting the reca pture of Hankow by
the rebels was received mere t9day
from Shanghai by the Chinese Free
press According to the message the
rebel army from Hanyen moved
a gainst the imperial forces and sur
rounded the city. necessitating their
after capturing two reei-
ments who surrendered. -Four field
cannon were among the spoils of the
6ar1t
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-31
coolest oil fIle Season.

There was a tremendously heavy
frost this morning" remarked Sunny
Flora, the government weather man,
this afternoon. 1T would have done
the business il there had been any
thing left to kill. It was 33.S degrees
this morning shortly before Z O'Clock,
the coolest it has been this season.
This afternoon it is the warmest it has
been for q week. The indications are
that the clear weather that started
early last night viii be replaced by
increasing cloudiness tomorrow. To-
morrow will not be quite so pleasant
as today. The wind is blowing eight
miles an hour from the northeast = The
hoErlN READINGS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-31
RICHESON is INDICTED
Charged by Grand Jury With the NIur.
der of Miss LinneII.

Boston, oct. 31.-On charge of mur-
dering Miss Avis Linneli of Hyannis.
Rev. Clarence V. r. Richeson, pastor
of Emmanuel Baptist church. Cam
bridge was indicted by the grand jury
of Suffolk county in special session
today. The indictment is on five
counts.
Richeson, whose neat appearance
had been remarked everywhere for
merly, could scarcely be distinguished
from the other prisoners when he
came into court His fact was hag-
gard and pale and his clothes appear
ed ill-itting.
Later in the day the accused clergy
man was returned to the jail in the
prison van
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-31
BIG MEETING TONIGHT.
Topeka Commercial Club VIII Have a
Rally.

The biggest and most enthusiastic meet
ing of Commercial club members that has
been held in months is the order OF things
for this evening. The installation Of the
new officers will take place, and much
important business will be transacted
A notice of the meeting sent out by j.
VIII Kelley, retiring president of the club
to the members reads in part as follows:
Every member should be present with
suggestions for the further Improvement
of the club. If you have any fault to find
come to the meeting and say SO.
Lets get together for a bigger and bet
ter Topeka"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-31
row IN WICHITA.
Dawson and Cubben Would De-
port 100 Underworld Women.
Mayor Declares Officials Shall
Not Take This Action.

wichita. Kan. oct. 2l.-Wichita. auth
critics and the attorney general arc
contemplating exporting 100 women who
were arrested in disorderiy houses this
week on complaint OF John s. Dawson.
attorney general Of Kansas.
Chief G. 7. Cubbon has been consult
ing with railroad passenger agents
about sending a carload of the women
to Kansas City.
Mayor W. W. Minick declared today
that the attorney general and the chief
Of police shall not export the WON m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-31
TO APPEAL TO TAFT
Cotton Farmers Want Bears and Bulls
Treated Alike.

New Orleans. Oct 3I.-The COVER
nors' conference Will prepare a me-
mortal to President Taft asking that
the cotton farmers be squarely dealt
with in the matter of employing the
sherman antitrust law in the specu-
lative world; suggesting that if It is
just to indict bulls of the cotton mar
ket then the government should dis
play an equal activity in prosecuting
those on the other side of the market
why by their speculation help depress
,1rices
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-31
REWARD FOR FLACK.
Governor OTers $3.50 for Arrest Of
Absconding Bank President.

The governor today offered reward of
$3.50 for the arrest and conviction of j. A
F'lack president of an Abilene bank
F'lack is charged with having wrecked
that institution. Since the failure Flack
has disappeared to parts unknown Con-
siderable talk lately about Flack and his
part in the bank failure has determined
the governor to make some effort to
bring him back to stand trial on the
CHARGES made AGAINST him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-31
Morgan and Gary. subpoenaed.

New York, Oct. 31.-United states
Marshal Henl1eI received today from
the federal district attorney at Tren-
ton, \. J., 10 subpoenas for the defen-
danta in the government equity suit
against the United States steel corpor-
alton who reside in this district. Cop
on !. P. Morgan. Elbert II. Gary and
others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-31
STEEL TRUST EARNINGS

New York, Oct 31.-The statement
shows: Total earnings of the steel trust
for the third quarter ending SepteIn-
Der 80 were $23,522, 725.
Net earnings for the quarter ending
September 80 were S22. .716,157 with sur
plus net income for the quarter of 81,
TA5 Aq4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-31

the legal representatives of the Ameri-
can Tobacco company and co-defend-
ants will be given an opportunity to
reply to the charges made by oppon-
ents of the dissolution plan that it is
an insincere attempt to comply with
the mandate of the supreme court
without relinquishing actual control of
the tobacco industry in this country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-31

bishops and the enicient cooperation OF
our beloved clergy and faithful people.
When at Rome, under the shadow of St
Peters, though far away from you, 1
shall ever remember with joy and pride
this flourishing portion. now so endearei
to me of Christ's divine church and /
shall constantly pray that God may
shower in abundance upon you all his
choicest gifts
The letter officially promulgates the
Holy See appointment of Mgr. Bonaven-
ture Cerreti as charge d'affaires-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-31
RODGERS IS OFF AGAIN
Aviator Leaves EI Paso for Denling
Today.

Ell Paso. Oct 3I.@Aviator c. P.
Rodgers resumed his flight toward the
Pacific coast. leaving the ground here
at 1890 O'Clock today. He expects to
make Deming, n. NJ his first stopping
place TODAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-31
MELL.NGER DEAD.

EsBig AL Well known Santa Fe Man,
Killed in Wreck.
Albert Mellinger, commonly known
in railroad. circles as Big AL" wes
killed in a railroad wreck near Gailop.
N NJ, Monday. He was we'll known
all over the system and especially in
Topeka. having formerly lived here. &
The body viii be brought to Em-
porias Kan, for burial Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-31

Chicago. Oct. 31.-Forecast Tor
Kansas: Fair tonight probably rol-
lowed BY increasing cloudiness We'd
nesday. Continued cool
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-31

said to be in possession of the capital.
Tai Yuan-Fu, where there are several
missions and which also is the seat Of
Shan-Si university
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19
Many Students Home for
Christmas Holidays.
Election Of Officers in Sever.
al Oranges and Other Orders.
Nigh School Presents a Play and a
Sketch, Monday Hight.

Miss Dorothy Day. who has been
in Providence, K. L.. for the last few
months, attending school, arrived
home, Monday to spend the holidays
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. w
Day. She was accompanied home by
her mother aud brother. Harry.
w. r. Paine delivered an address
before the Y. NJ. c, a.. Sunday
The Charity bazaar in the j. Palmer
Merrill block closed, Saturday night
Tie prizes on the dolls were won by
Helen Hawes, who sold PSI tickets
Katherine Huckins 269, and Ruth lies
263 The bazaar was for the benefit
of -year-old child at Good VIII
Farm. 1t is estimated that they re-
ceived enough money to keep the child
in school. about three years. The
amount has not been fully ascertained
as yet.
Christopher NJ. Gallup will go tc
Lewiston. Tuesday, to attend the
meeting of the Maine State Grange
where he will present the report of the
committee on taxation. A. E Jewett
went to Lewiston, Monday, to attend
the meeting.
he itCpIQ IbI ldle DibWiD2 III
Skowhegan has been established by
Charles Blanchard. who ploWed on
che farm of Levi Weston, all day
Dec. a.
Ellen Jones was elected master of
the Athens Grange, Saturday. She is
the only woman master in this coun-
try. The other officers elected were:
Qverseer, b. p. Barker steward, T..
r. Berry; assistant steward, Ora judi
kins; lady assistant steward, Flora
JudlSlns; lecturer, Abbie Farmer;
chaplain, Amanda Bailey; treasurer
James Chapman; secretary, Ray lib
belts; gate keeper, Eddie Nelson; Po-
mona, Eta Berry; Ceres, Florence
Elliott: Flora, Stella Chapman,
At the annual meeting of the Sandy
River Grange No. 50, Mercer, Satur-
day. the following officers were elect
ed: Master, n. e. True: overseer, G
T.. Barnes; lecturer, Grace Tuttie;
steward. A. M. Bunker: assistan,
steward. Fred Hatch; chaplain, Rose
Wade Treasurer, J.. N. Frizzell; sec
rotary, Emma ]. Frizzell; gate keeper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

was dead Nearly 100 people witnessed
the drowning, but were unable to d,
anything The tragedy viii probably
result IL Il ban being placed on the
Holy Rollers" in Macon.
Roast camel will be served ON
Christmas eve in the fashionable res
taurauts at Paris. Parisians in search
of the traditional eccentric delieacy
for their annual reVeillon found pear
cutters served last year, rather tame.
and missed elephant foot, which had
figured prominently on the menus in
1909 The opportunity for presenting
real CAMEL, this year, was Afforded by
a well-known Hamburg animal train
er who Informed prominent Paris
butchers that he had three camels for
sale. The. reasons given for his decls-
ion were that he bought them in Al
geria, some mouths ago, with a view
to training them for circus work, but
had been disappointed in their artistic
capacity. Three animals, which 500
each had been paid for. Were killed.
Monday, at the Villette slaughter
house. and their quarters prominently
displayed in The shops of the central
butchers, attracted the attention of
great crowds all the afternoon Com
petition has been started among the
chefs of several restaurants in the
best manner of preparing the rather
tough meat of the desert runners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19
PROSECUTION RESTS
In Case Against Harris and BIanck, in
New York Fire Horror.

New York, Dec. 1s.-The prosecution
of Harris and Blanck, proprietors of
the Triangle Waist Co, who are on
trial charged with manslaughter for
the death of Margaret Schwartz, one
of the 147 victims of the fire in their
factory, last March, rested, today.
Kate Altermann, pretty Philadel-
phia girl, who was an employee of the
Waist Company at the time of the
fire, WAS an important witness for the
state. today. She testified about the
locked door on the ninth floor and how
she saw Margaret tugging ~. the door
knob in vain. My God, it is locked, "
she heard Margaret eXclaipi. The last
saw of her she Was OIL her knees
and her hair and dress were burning"
The witnesses in their acsount of the
fire were not shaken by cross-exami-
nation.
IL outlining the Defence Attorney
Max Steur said that the door which
the state has tried to prove was lock-
ed. had its key in the lock at the time
and could easily have been opened if
the girls had not been 80 compactly
before it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19
ST. AL BANS

1t looks as though thessIast dandelion
blossom for this season was picked and
that by Mrs. w. Q. Hilton of this town,
on Dec. 49, 1t was perfect blossom,
and made one think of springtime and
green's.
C. j. Worthen arrived home. Friday
from Presque Isle, with a car load of
horses. He has had his buildings wired
for electric lights, and other buildings
will be wired this week.
Harold Robertson and wife arrived
Monday from Someryille, Mass. They
Will spend Christmas with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Osgood Robertson.
Zana Prescott who is teaching in Win
chester, Mass, will come home Saturday
for a two weeks vacation
Leta Prescott. who is bookkeeper at
the Good VIII office, Hinckley. will pass
Christmas with her mother, Mrs. b. b.
Prescott.
Gladys Bigelow. who is attending Sim
mons College, Boston, will be home for a
Christmas vacation.
Clarence Robertson who is teaching at
Livermore Falls, will come home Satur-
day for a. two weeks vacation.
Hiram Halves. the oldest man in town,
is quite sick. Until short time ago he
was able to walk to the village, a dis
lance of about one aud one-half miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19
SOUTH GARDINER,

Mrs. Wellington Blair and grand
daughter. Miss Sylvia Black. went to
Boston, Saturday, for a two-weeks visit
Miss Ervinia Sargent is spending the
winter with her aunt at Clinton.
VIII Hudson returned, Saturday, from
hunting trip to a1achias He succeeded
in getting a fine deer.
John W. Farrell of Brewer passed
Sunday as guest of his brother, Cole
man Farrell.
Miss Florence Alexander died, Sunday
night, at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin Alexander, from
acute Bright's disease following an oper-
alton for appendicitis. She was ~ years
and 8 months old and was a most esti-
mabIe and beautiful young lady. Her
family has the sincere sympathy of the
entire community Funeral services will
be held, at 3 p. M. "Wednesday, from the
Congregational church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

The constitutionality of the full crew.
act of Indiana. regulating the size OF
crews on freight. passenger and NAL
| trains, was upheld, Monday, by the SUI
preme court
| Crown Prince Cecilia. the wife of
lCrown Prince Frederick William. gave
birth to son at i A. NJ, Tuesday. at
Berlin. The family of the royal cou
pie now consists of four sons.
John Rieorick. a Polish miner. Mon
| day night. at cannonsburg, Pa. shat
and killed Michael NoVae and his wife,
Mary Novae. with whom he boarded,
and Frank StovaHe, a fellow boarder.
He then shot himself and is in hos
pital. dying.
very serious epidemic of measles
Island N Y More than so homes have
been quarantined and out of 20 pu-
pills attending the Norwood school. 125
pupils have been stricken with the
disease.
Willis Eustis, Ill years old. and
Mandy Clark, 80, both colored. were
married at Bolton, Tex, Saturday eve
ming. The case which they gave the
county clerk when they obtained the
marriage license are authenticated.
They both seem good for several years.
| 1t was the first matrimonial venture for
them both. They took trolley car
tride for honeymoon trip.
| The constitutionality of the Illinois
| statute to indemnify the owners OF
| property from damages occasioned by
| mobs or riots was upheld, Monday, by
| the supreme court of the United
| States. Several cases brought under
this law are said to be pending in the
| Illinois state courts involving claims
for damages aggregating many mil
| liens of dollars.
| 1t became definitely known. Mon
tday. at San Antonio. Tex, that
| General Bernardo Reyes crossed
Iinto Mexico. Dec. 10. at Las Nalas. 1t
was reported. Monday, he was at
Agaas Leguas state of Nuexo Leon,
proceed slowly towards Monterey,
where Reyes supporters say conditions
lare ripe for revolution.
| Mrs. Carrie 3. Sparkling pleaded not
| guilty when arraigned, Monday. at
| i3adaxe, Mich, on a-charge of murder
ing her son Cyrii with poison. Her
| examination was set for Dec. %. The
prisoners husband and two other sons
| have died mysteriously within the
| past two years DR.. MeGregor, the
| family physician, and Miss Margaret
Gibbs. nurse last week, We're held
| for trial for Cyrifs death.
| Benjamin +. Galoup, who was en-
ployed by contractor at Huntington,
Penn, was called ito the door of his
home. early Sunday. and shot to death.
Frank Calhoun, alleged to have once
been an admirer of Mrs. Galoup in the
West. is under arrest, charged with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19
CHINA.

SOUTH-Mrs. II. L. Fuller went TO
Fairfield, Sunday afternoon, where she
will visit her aunt before doing some
trading, Monday. in Wateryille
Carrie Small of Waterville is VISIT
ing her grandmother Mrs Nellie
Burns.
Miss Eva Harrington, who is teach
ing in Arlington. Mass. is expected
home Dec. %. where she will pass her
Christmas recess, of one week.
Mrs. William Crane celebrated her
85th birthday, Dec. s, in very
pleasant way. She was kindly remem-
bered with nice things to eat, flowers,
and bountiful shower of postals from
members of the Grange and others, for
which she is very grateful to all Sis
ter Crane is a very smart lady for one
of her age.
Miss Mary Hamlen, while visiting
her cousin, W. o. Harrington, was call
ed to Union, n. H, on account of the
severe illness of her sister
Hermon Morgan's mother, from
Alillinoeket, is with him fer a while.
Mrs. Lena Starrett from Athol
Mass. is the guest, of Mr.. and Mrs. S
c. Starrett, coming for the purpose OF
visiting her two little boys.
Those attending State Grange il
Lewiston, this week, from China
Grange, are Mr. and Mrs. w. ]
Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs. c. n. Weber
and Irving Harrington.
Miss Jessie Coffin and her friends
Sherm Avery. from Corea, arrived
Sunday, for q 10-days vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19
Funeral of Mrs. Lea.tea A. Whitney.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Leattea
A. Whitney was held, at 2 p. M, Mon
day, from her late home on Chestnut
street The services We're conducted by
Rev. l.. II. Clarke and Rev. Robert S.
Pinkham. The floral tributes were nu-
mereus and beautiful. and the at
tendance was unusually large. The re-
mains We're taken to Richmond on the
3.25 train, for burial. The bearers
Were: S. G.. Decker, II. II. Eldridge,
Fred Blanchard and c. II. Parker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Harold Stone of lewiston is visiting
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. e.
Stone
The Reading Club meeting appointed
for last Friday evening, was postponed
on account of the bad travelling till Dec.
- when it will meet al C. II. Pratts.
Clair Tilton. who mas been working In
Unity. has returned homo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19
Funeral of Late George r. Wineate.

The funeral of the late George Il.
Wingate was held. at 2 p. NJ, Mon
day, from his late residence on Bridge
street, the services being conducted
by Rev. M. C. Miner, pastor of the
Winter Street Free Baptist church.
"a large number of floral tributes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19
TROY.

Prof and. Mrs E. S Foster OF Guiiford
are spending a few days with Mrs. los
ter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. j. c. Lamb
Miss Estelle Harding, who is teaching
in Dixmont. spent the weekend at home.
Miss Annie Rackiffe, who has been in
Belfast for a short time. returned home
Thursday.
Misses Bertha and Linnie Lampher are
at home from Pennington for their
Christmas vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Geo. b Langille has 400 lovely china
plaques with calendars on the face.
Indeed, they are exceedingly pretty
and valuable as an. ornament. These
will be given free, Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, to customers. Make
sure of being one. of the 400" A
lively business here and a fine stock
to select from. ffF a.sE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19
LOCAL NOTICES.

Christmas Gifts-Aranearias, Aza>
leas, Cherries, Cyelamen, Ferns and
Fern Balls, Primroses, etc. Cut flow
|ers and floral designs from Harris
horns. Mrs. John Wight, Prospect St.
dec 10 DIT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

The Mothers Club will hold matinees
in the Echo theatre. Thursday and FRI
day afternoons. the proceeds to be
committee on the program will serve
dinners to the poor of the>city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Mrs. benjamin Johnson and sister,
Miss Loring. arrived in town, Monday,
from their Litchfield home, and will rer
main at their Neal street home during
tho winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Mr. and Mrs. George Ii. SeaFey,
who have been at their Farmingdale
home, the past three months. will
leave, wednesday, on their return to
Tampa, Fla. They will spend Christ
mas with their son at Jacksonville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

James Jones appeared at the pas
senger station. Monday morning, pre-
pared to carry passengers. Mr.. Jones
has a nice team and should get a
liberal patronage. having always lived
in the city, and. always having. a
pleasant word for every one he meets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-19

Master Chester Norris, son of Mr.
and Mrs. E. D. Norris of Spring street.
celebrated his sixth birthday Satur-
day afternoon, with party which was
largely attended by his young friends
Games were played and refreshments
served and the affair was one long to
be remembered by the young man and
his friends.