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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22
HE WILL Be FREE
Bond of A. A. Truskett Approved
by Supreme Court.
The Amount Is Fifty Thousand
Dollars.
MADE A HARD FIGHT
Attorneys Opposed His Release
Pending Appeal.
Was Convicted of Murder of
Millionaire Oil Man.
-ADE A HARD FIGHT

A, A. Truskett, the convicted murder
er of ]. D. S. Neely, will be released
from the Montgomery county Jail the
first of the week under $4,000 bond.
The supreme court just at noon ap-
proved the bond as given and ordered
Truskett's release. The court announc-
ed that it would file later an opinion
regarding the discretionary power OF
courts and the rights of convicted prls-
oners to bond pending an appeal. rms
was the serious legal question lnVolN-
ed in the suit. The lower court hao re-
fused to grant bond pending the ap-
peal and then the application was MADE
to the supreme court for Truskett re-
lease 1t was argued that prisoner
was not entitled to release after con-
viction and before his appea! hao peer,
filed, even though he might be entltieo
to release under bond When the Case
reached the supreme court.
A hard fight was made by the state
to preyent Truskett's release on bono
as it was asserted that if he were re-
leased it would put the lives OF r.
NJ. Neely, son of the murdered OIL mag a
nate. and F. H. Stanford, one OF the
attorneys for the state, in jeopardy
The supreme court spent Two
hours hearing the motion OF
the states attorneys to set ASIDE
the order allowing bail in the case
because it was believed that IL Irush-
ett were released it might Jeoparolze
the lives of at least two men and pos
siblv others G.. T. Stanford, one OF
the attorneys in the case brought IN
an affidavit and filed it with the court
that Truskett had always been quar-
reIsome, was believed to be a lawleSs
character. had shot at several other
persons, had attempted to Kill ms
wife, and that if he were released
the lives of F. M. Neely, son OF the
murdered man and F. H. Stanford
father of G. f. Stanford and also All
attorney for the state would be enddn-
gered.
EarIv in the week the attorneys
for Truskett appeared and asked the
supreme court to grant bond for
Truskett An order to this effect was
issued providing a bond for fifty thou
sand dollars, the largest the supreme
court ever required, was given pend
ing the appeal of the case. 1t has
always been customary to grant bond
in second degree murder cases after
the appeal has been made and pending
the final hearing. In this case how
ever, there was a request for bond pc
fore the appeal was made and Whlle
it was being perfected.
The chief legal point involved in
the hearing was whether or not a
man convicted of second degree muir
der is held at the discretion of the
court or by right of law. The lower
court had refused to grant bond pend
ing an appeal and it was asserted that
the supreme court had no right to
exercise any power in the case. After
the court had. granted bond the attor-
neys for the state asked to have the
order set aside and it was this motion
argued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22
Gen. MaderO Authorizes Gomez
to Institute Negotiations
Looking to Immediate Armistice
and a Peace Conference.
FEAR OF UNCLE SAM
Is Said to Have Caused Rebel
Leaders Change
And Brought the Government
to Yielding Mood.

Washington, D. c., April 22.-Vazquez
Gomez, confidential agent of the MeXl-
can revoIutionists in the United States
today received telegram from General
Francisco I. Madero, Jr., authorizing
him to begin negotiations with the Mex
lean government for an immediate
armistice.
The message to DIR. Gomez from Gen.
Madero transmitted through Gonzales
Garza at FL Paso reads as follows:
Taking into consideration the actual
situation General Madero accepts the
armistice proposal covering the zone
between Juarez and the city of chi
huahua in order to negotiate peace III
conferences that are to mellow"
The news of the agreement TO ar
range an armistice was Immediately
telegraphed by DR.. Gomez to Senor DE
La Barra, minister of foreign affairs
at Mexico City with whom he has been
in constant communication during the
last few days.
The belief is general here that Mex
leo will quickly agree to the armistice'
although the action by that government
may be taken "unofficially' in order to
avoid a public recognition of the in
surrectos.
General Madero's. former message
spurning an armistice gave DIR. Gomez
a sleepless night but he was Jubilant
today over what he believes to be the
success of his activities and declared
that Mexico now was on the road to
peace He wired General Madero to
send him complete instructions not only
for the armistice but for the peace con-
ferences that are to follow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22

I small articles of food. bananas. or
| anges. apples and other things over the
line. The United States soldiers patrol
ing the border make no effort to pre-
vent this but keep a watchful eye for
any attempt to get ammunition over
the river.
Mrs. Madero spent the night in the
camp with, her husband and made sew
eral. efforts to induce him to listen to
his father and try to secure terms of
peace on which the fight could stop.
The senior Madero spent the night in
Ell Paso after a short visit in camp to
his son following his arrival last night.
General Madero has agreed to de-
lay his contemplated attack on Juarez
pending peace negotiations, providing
the government will, on its part, bind
itself to move no troops, particularly
in the direction of Juarez. Before it
can be said that an armistice has been
arranged, word must come from the
City of Mexico that the movement of
troops in the Juarez has been ordered
stopped"
In these words members of the
peace commission today described the
situation when shown the announce
ment made by DR.. Gomez, the insur-
recto representative at Washington.
| General Madero is now resting on his
arms awaiting a reply from the Mexi-
can capital as to it's willingness to en-
ter into the proposed armistice. It is
believed that the truce will be ar
ranged.
The next step on the program will
be appointments of ENJOYS TO discuss
terms of peace,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22
To CLOSE
Monday Will Be Half Holiday
in Topeka.
Ball Team to Be Given Send Off
in Opening Here.

The opening of the Western League
which takes place in Topeka Monday
with Lincoln visiting, promises to be
well attended. Thirty-four of the big
business houses will close in the af-
ternoon in order that the employees
may go to the game.
The general offices of the Santa Fe
also will close by order of General Man
ager c. W. Kouns. The Topeka State
Journal will get out it's last edition
early so that its employees may be
numbered in the attendance.
The game is slated to begin at 1880
o'clock. The Kaws will return from
Wichita Monday morning a different
sort of a playing aggregation than
which was forced to open in Wichita
Friday. Moore will be in condition and
Rickert will be in the Quilted, these
two changes righting the lineup to its
intended appearance.
A final effort was made today by the
directors to wind up the sale of box
and season tickets which was pushed
by the Commercial club all week A
large part of the boxes now are taken
as well as the season tickets, and the
management has a large certain in
come already earned.
The gueSses on the attendance at the
opening game fill 25 typewriter pages
which indicate that there are many
who are actively concerned in the flag
campaign of the KawS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22
REGENTS PLAY POLITICS.
Pittsburg Believes Governor Behind
Discharge of Russ.

Pittsburg Kan, April 22--That politics
had more to do with the summary re-
moval Thursday evening of Russell 5.
Russ, head of the State Manual Training
Normal school here since its inception SIX
years ago. than incompetency is the be-
lief of those in Pittsburg who are in
position to know. 1t is openly talked on
the streets here that hte regents of the
three state normal institutions were back
ed in their action by Governor Stubbs.
The regents, after a so-called intevstl-
cation that lasted for two days, removed
Russ, the said because it was their belief
that the school needed broader minded
man at it's head. No one in Pittsburg
ever believed that Russ was not a fit per-
son to have charge of the school and this
excuse was received with indignation.
Rumor is that the ousting of Russ Is
only the beginning of concerted action
on hte part of the regents and Governor
Stubbs to dismiss every member of the
faculty of this school who took part IN
the fight made last winter at the legis-
lature to have a bill enacted that would
separate this school from the parent in
stitution at Emporia. This action natur-
ally would array the governor and the
regents against the people of this district
The Normal students are considerably
agitated over Russ dismissal He was
liked principal and every young man
or woman at the school recognized his
ability as an educator
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22

shed. 1 have always been willing to
make concessions to bring the war to
an end, and there is no personal sac
rifice 1 would not make. 1t must be
borne in mind, however, that there
can be no peace, the terms of which
are not satisfactory to the Mexican
people.
''AlI my officers are in perfect ac-
cord with my views. Not one will try
to continue the rebellion if they find
that honorable terms are to be had,
and that the people of Mexico will
receive those rights guaranteed by the
constitution.
''When I say that my officers agree
with me. it includes Pancho Villa.
Villa, like the rest of US, is fighting
for principle, not for the love of
fighting"
General Madero gave out the in
terview after an early morning meet
ing with his subordinates, Rlanco, Sal
azar, Villa, Garibaldi and Orozco. Villa
personally confirmed the statement
that any terms acceptable to Madero
would be accepted by him.
With reference to DIR. Gomez's an
nouncement that an armistice is be-
ing arranged, General Madero said:
81 telegraphed DR.. Gomez that if
an armistice is to be arranged it
should be for four or five days and
should include the entire region be-
y
awaiting a reply to this from the City
of Mexico. We outnumber the garri-
son of Juarez two to one and can not
relinquish this advantage without as
surance that the government will not
attempt to send reinforcement If
the government sincerely wishes peace
on a basis of justice as much as we
do. then there can be no doubt that
we will come to terms"
The rebel leaders statement indi-
Gates that the batteries of peace talk
fired at him in the last month and
brought to a. climax by a personal visit
from his father, uncle and brothers
last night and today, all urging that
the time for discussing peace has ar
rived, have had their effect. The
struggle in the state of Chihuahua has
all but wrecked business and all are
weary of it. The denial that he ever
insisted upon the immediate resigna-
ton of Diaz is allowed to pass unno-
ticed by the numerous individuals who
have interviewed him Independently
and quoted him to that effect. There
is no disposition anywhere to put salt
on the tail of the dove of peace. The
denial by General Madero is taken as
making his present position more en-
Dhatic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22
Scare at Acapulco.

Americans in Acapulco including Da-
vid E. Thompson, former ambassador
to Mexico, have presented petition
to the United States consul requesting
the aid of the United States govern
ment saying an attack on that city
is imminent. The consul says 500 re-
bells have taken Ometepre and are
holding it, They have also appeared
in San Marcos. The civil authorities
in Acapulco, the consul adds, are
transferring the records of the court
to the fort which is expected to be a
pIaca of refuge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22
WOMEN ON The FORCE.
Three Society Girls in Sapulpa Are
Appointed Detectives.

Sapulpa. Okla. April 22.-Because
through their GOODNESS they had
brought about the arrest of Henry
Cleveland, a negro, and Mary Cleve-
land, his wife, who have confessed to
robberies in St. Louis, Kansas City,
Oklahoma City and Sapulpa, Miss
Vivian Carter, Miss Mabel Burton and
Miss Gertrude Mack, society girls of
this city, have been appointed detec-
tives by Mayor Benton, and their ap-
pointment confirmed by the city COM
missioners. The girls will receive $500
in rewards from the four cities where
the value of property said to have been
stolen by the Clevelands is estimated
at $4,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22
PATRICK TRIES AGAIN.
Imprisoned Lawyer Makes Another
Effort to Obtain Freedom.

New York, April 22.-Beaten many
times. but always hopeful, Albert 7.
Patrick, who is serving a life term in
Sing Sing for the murder of William
Marsh Rice, has begun another move
to obtain a pardon. His brother-in-
law, John T. Billiken Of st. Louis. has
arrived and engaged counsel to appear
before Governor Dix next Monday.
Supported by decision of the state
embalmers and the Medico-Legal So
ciety, Patrick's counsel will contend
that new evidence shows that the con-
gestion of Rice's lungs was not caused
by the chloroform, which, it was
charged, Patrick caused to be admin
istered, but by chemicals in the em-
balming fluid used.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22
LEFTY CRAIG STILL ALIVE
But Physicians Say There Is Little
Hope for His Recovery.

Indianapolis, April 22.-George NJ.
defty) Craig, pitcher of the Indiana
polls American association baseball
club, is still alive. but the physicians
at the city hospital give little hope for
his recovery.
There is considerable mystery at
tached to the shooting and the police
at first were inclined to scoff at
Craig's statement that he had been
shot by burglar who entered his
room. This morning however, the
police say there are working on that
theory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22

DR.. Gomez declared to an Associated
Press representative that the negotia-
tions for peace would be along the same
lines of the conference which had been
held with Senior Limantour and Senior
De La Barra when they were in the
United States. He said it was very
likely he would go to Juarez in a short
time but preliminary arrangement
would be made with the Mexican gov
ernment from Washington.
Mexican Ambassador De Zamacona
was elated when he heard that an
armistice had been agreed to by General
Madero. He seemed very confident
that the disturbances in Mexico soon
would come to an end.
MaderO's Sudden Change.
The sudden change in the attitude
of General Madero, who until late last
night was reported as obdurate against
both armistice and peace proposals was
explained here by the fact that Mr..
Gomez in his numerous messages with
in the last "a hours pointed out the
complication that had arisen between
the United States and Mexico over in
cidents on the border. Although he
had no access to the government Off
cials, DR.. Gomez has been cognizant of
the impression which recent Mexican
developments had made on the admin
istration. He plainly showed his dis
appointment at the turn of events in
washington Following the receipt of the
Mexican notes. DR.. Gomez believed
that American Intervention was not an
impossibility and hastened to remon-
strate with the rebel leaders against
any repetition along the American bor.
der of such incidents as occurred al
Douglas.
He had received assurances from
the Mexican government that it was
disposed to consider any proposals the
insurgents would formally submit.
These. it was indicated. would be laid
Immediately before the Mexican cabi-
net and every effort would be made to
adjust the various differences out of
which the rebellion arose.
In all of the representations made
to DR.. Gomez by the Mexican govern
ment and strongly reiterated in com
munications sent from here to the
rebels there was an appeal to patriotism
and loyalty. The Mexican government
In its relations with Gomez, particular
lv through Senior De La Barra. has
shown a desire to treat the insurgents
with all courtesy and good feeling and
has indicated it's earnestness to begin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22
DIAZ CAN STAY IN.
MaderO Denies That He Demanded
the Presidents Resignation.

the Presidents Resignation.
Madero's Camp (via FL Paso), April
22.-Prospects of peace in Mexico be-
came roseate today when General Ma
dero, in an interview with the Asso-
ciated Press correspondent, declared
that he had never and does not now
insist upon immediate resignation of
Diaz as a necessary preliminary to
the signing of a peace pact.
This admission was so startling that
the reporter repeated the generals
word to General Madero and asked if
that was the statement he wished to
make. He replied that the statement
was correct, and added:
"It has been said that 1 sent an
uItimatum to President Diaz insisting
that he must resign. 1 did not do so.
I would like to see the revolution end
ed peacefully. want no further blood
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22
TRAIN DROPS ESQ FEET.
Twenty-One Passengers Killed and
Bodies Torn to Pieces.

Capetown, April 22-Twenty-one
persons were killed when passenger
train on the Kowiera railroad plung-
ed into rock gorge $50 feet deep,
owing to the collapse of the Blaauw-
krantz bridge, thirteen miles from
Grahamstown today.
The bodies of the dead passengers
were torn to pieces and inextricably
mixed with the debris of the cars
which were ground to splinters
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22
JUST A LITTLE RAIN.
Promise Now Is That There Will Be
More.

Cloudiness prevails today and at
noon the temperature was Is degrees
lower than at the same hour Friday.
There is fine weather coming" said
the weatherman, but it will not be
due to arrive before Sunday after
noon. AS to the weather conditions
for the baseball opening Monday, 1
can't say at this time. The indications
are for unsettled weather with show
erS either tonight or tomorrow" The
precipitation beginning at 9 o'clock
this morning registered .03 of an inch.
The wind is blowing Is miles an hour
from the west. The hourly readings:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22
FRANK PIERCE RESIGNS.
Assistant Secretary of the Interior to
Resume Law Practice.

Washington, April 22-F'rank Pierce,
assistant secretary of the interior, to-
day rendered his resignation and it was
accepted by President Taft.
Mr.. Pierce first rendered his resigna-
ton December 1 to take effect this
spring. Today he renewed his request
to be relieved in the near future" He
will return to the practice of law.
Carmie A. Thompson, of Ohio, sec
ond assistant secretary of the interior,
will probably succeed Pierce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22
Ball Games Postponed.

Cleveland, April 22.-American-St.
is-CleveIand game postponed; snow.
Philadelphia, April 22.-NationaI-
New Philadelphia postponed; !;
rain.
burg Cincinnati game postponed; rain.
Brooklyn, April -National-Boston-
Brooklyn game postponed; rain.
New York, April 22.-American-
Westinghouse York postponed; rain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22
BASEBALL WEATHER.

Topeka at Wichita, p. M, clearing.
Denver at Lincoln, 3:3O p. M, clear.
Des Moines at Omaha, 3:45 p. M,
clear.
Sioux City at st. Joseph, 3:45 p. M,
cloudy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22
Weather Indications.

Chicago, April 22.-Forecast for
Kansas: Unsettled weather with
showers in east portion tonight or
Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22
American League.

Washington at New York, threaten
ing $3.50 p. m.
Philadelphia at Boston, cloudy, 3
p. m.
st. Louis at Cleveland, rain $3.50
p. m.
Detroit at Chicago, clear, p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22
American Association.

AInCF1Gdn AsSOCIdLIOH-
Kansas City at Columbus, cloudy,
p. m.
Milwaukee at Toledo, rain, p. m.
Minneapolis at Indianapolis, clear,
3:15 p. m.
ST. Paul at Louisville. clear. .. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22

8 p. m.
New York at Philadelphia, rain,
3 p. m.
Cincinnati at Pittsburg, rain, 3:15
p. m.
p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-22

ton at Brooklyn, threatening,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-05-14

Dings, was extended by Mrs. Krueger
Oh Friday afternoon, who entertained
with Five Hundred and Forty-Two in
her honor.
Hand painted score cards kept tally
of the games. The parlors were fra
grant with roses and honeysuckle and
the hospitality was most delightfully."-
planned. The souvenir of the after
noon. dainty apron, was won by Mrs.
Dings who presented it to the honoree.
Among those who were entertained
were Misses Williams, Walters, Mans
field, Wilkerson, Garbutt, Gait, Dick
son, Pugh, Vernon, Natalee Williams,
Butzow, Mccoy, Mckee; Mesdames
Dings and Kyle.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-05-14
WOMEN LAND OWNERS.

San Antonio, Texas, May 13.-Mrs.
Charles p. Taft, wife of the brother
OF the president, is one of the largest
land owners in Texas. her holding
amounting to almost a quarter of a
million acres in Dimmit, Webb and
LaSalle counties south of this city.
Mrs Taft is one of the women who is
doing great things in Texas develop
ment. Recently a glance over the
commercial field in this state showed
that many of the largest commercial
endeavors were directed by women,
some of them in person others through
AGENTS. Just now Mrs Taft is making
preparations TO make large improve,
ments upon her lands, and 100000
acres will be brought under cultivation
and subsequent improvements will in.
clude a large part of her holdings.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-05-14
With the Orios.

The CLOSING irograms of the Orio
club seem to vie with each other in
the interesting and delightful meet
irgs which have marked each week S
end. on Friday the last meeting of the
wear was with Mrs. C. II. Webb
The lesson topic was domestic
Science" which was most interesting
Iy discussed in It's various sub-diyis-
ions by the members
Answer to roll call was the Recipe
of Your Fayorite DISH
The American Woman in Her
Home" was the subject Of short, but
splendid paper.
Miss Daisy Maude Webb was en-
ioyed in a lovely vocal selection.
Officers were elected as follows:
President Mrs. G, II Webb.
First Vice President, Mrs. Walter
Madden.
Second Vice President Mrs. Chas'
Dobbins
Recording Secretary, Miss Vera
Olive.
Treasurer. Mrs. Rowland.
Librarian, Mrs, Sam Downard.
Parliamentarian, Miss Bliss Corlew.
Auditor. Miss Dixon.
Each member will contribute one
standard book to the club during the
coming year which will form the nu-
cleus for the club library. After they
have been enjoyed in the club they
will be presented to the Carnegie Il
brary.
\ very charming part OF the after
noon was the luncheon served at the
conclusion Of the lesson. The mem
bers not only responded to roll call
with the recipe OF their favorite dish
but they also brought it along.
Mrs. Webb had decorated her din
ing table most attractiyely in club col
ors. purple and white. with a center
piece Of summer flowers.