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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15
LAST HOPE GONE.
The Governor Declines to Inter-
fere in Case of Beattie.
He Has No Doubt of Condemned
Mans Guilt.

Richmond, Va. Nov. 15.-Governor
Mann today declined to interfere in
the case of Henry Clay Beattie, jr.,
and the young wife murderer's last
hope of escaping the electric chair on
Friday. November "a, was swept away.
Attorneys for the condemned man
held their last conference with the
governor and just before noon the lat
ter announced his decision not to in
terfere in any way with the decree of
the Chesterfield county court which
was sustained by the supreme court of
appeals of the state.
A petition had been presented to the
governor praying for respite of at
least thirty days for spiritual prepara-
ton.
In a signed statement Governor
Il followed this case during the
trial and as its horrible facts were
cruel and malicious should have occur
red within the confines of this state.
In the decision of every question
which was presented to the able and
impartial judge who presided at the
trial. he was careful to give the benefit
of every reasonable doubt to the pris-
oner; that he did not err is shown in
the refusal of the supreme court of
appeals to grant a writ of error.
No Doubt of Guilt
f'That Beattie is guilty of the wiiful,
deliberate and cruel murder of his
young wife 1 have not the slightest
doubt. nor is it insisted that there
shall be any greater relief offered than
the communication of his sentence to
imprisonment for life.
Il do not think the affidavits of Paul
Beattie printed in the papers, or any
other evidence of consideration
brought to my attention, sufficient for
that purpose.
ITO grant a respite in so plain a
case would be to set a precedent,
would be to temporize with the law
and to encourage appeals to the su-
preme court with the sole purpose of
gaining time.
Il believe the best way to prevent
such crimes as this is to punish them
adequately, certainly and speedily
Therefore the Judgment of the circuit
court of Chesterfield will be carried
into effect without interference from
me-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15
DISTRIBUTION OF STOCK
Plan of the Standards Dissolution Is
Made Public.

New York, Nov. 15.-Plans for the
distribution of stock of thirty -four
subsidiary companies of the Standard
Oil company of New Jersey TO con-
form with the mandate of the United
States supreme court were made pub
lie today. The stocks, with the eXcep-
tion of the stock of the Anglo-Ameri-
can Oil company, limited, Will be
ready for distribution on December /.
The stock of the Anglo-American
Oil company will distributed later
The basis of distribution was deter
mined by the capitalization of the
Standard oil company of New Jersey
and it's subsidiaries.
Thus. in the case OF the Atlantic Re-
filming company. holder of one share
Of the Standard oil receives a proper
tionate interest in the capitalization. of
the Atlantic Refining company. in this
case 49996-9s33S3rds of one share.
The 80 companies. including the Stand
ard Oil company OF Now Jersey which
viii carry On the Standard Oil business
will have no directors o.. officers in
common. according TO the authority in
the company. The Standard Oil ccm-
pany of New Jersey having divested
itself of it's. subsidiaries, will be main
tanned n its present corporate form
with the same officers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15

the pretty school ma'am was after her
husband. other women decided after
she had called their attention to this
fact, that the young woman might be
after their husbands also. More talk
ing and the men were given to under
stand they must drive the bold
thing" out of Shady Bend Ed Rec
ord, the Beverly barber. was selected
to play the part of Judas and he at
tended the indignation meeting held
early in August Plans for the tarring
We're made then.
1t is not likely that there will be a
repetition of the scene when the de-
PENDANTS entered the court room Mon
day. There was an outburst of ap-
plause as the men passed through the
door. Judge E. L. Grover stopped it
and his remarks We're such that the
offense will probably not be repeated.
Every day it grows more apparent
to unprejudiced persons here that the
entire county is taking part in the
case and a county row is the most
probable result Of the trial. no matter
how TThe Jury finds.
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STILL FAR FROM JURY.
Three Men Called in Mcnamara Case
Excused Today.

Los Angeles, Cal. Nov 10
Prospects for a full jury box in the
Mcnamara trial receded rapidly today
when the first three men whose names
We're called were excused one after the
other. T J. Green, talesman. accept
ed by both sides as legally qualified,
was excused on medical certificate of
an intermittent illness. L. S. Gilhou-
sen, who followed Green, was excused
because of his opposition to capital
punishment and F. z. Anderson, ven
ireman not yet called into the box. was
dismissed when it was found he was
not on the county assessment rolls.
which is necessary in California as a
qualification for jury service.
In the midst of the examination of
'ralesman Ccrcoran Judge RordweH in
terrupted, saying that Corcoran's ad-
vanced age would not permit him to
stand the strain of the trial ard that
although there was no challenge be-
fore the court he would excuse him.
But we have Talesman Elliott in
the box who is IS years old and Cor
coran is Only IS" protested Attorney
Darrow.
I'VE won't discuss the matter any
further 1ajd the court
Talesman 7. H. Heath u ent on the
stand for examination by The defense
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SHOT HIS WAY OUT
Man Who Killed n Woman Explains
the Circumstances.

Springfield, Mass, Nov. 15.-Bert-
ram G. Spencer's alleged confession
to the police of a criminal career of
three years, eliminating in the muir
der March 81, 1910, of Miss Martha
D. Blackstone a school teacher here.
was introduced today in the trial Of
Spencer. who until his arrest for Miss
BIackstone's murder. was known as a
respectable member of the community.
Police Captain Boyle testified that
Spencer said he bel eyed himself sur
rounded while il the DIV home. where
Miss Blackstone was slain and think
ing the only way he could escape was
to shoot his way out. he took that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15

fore when she was engaged more ac-
lively in doing good in the state to
which she and her husband came IN
early life.
Her death occurred at Oakridge, the
home planned and built by her hus-
band after he was governor It is four
miles north of Lawrence, and from
the window Of the room where she
spent most of her time Mrs Robinson
could see the state university, one OF
her husbands dreams
It was as the author of Kansas, It's
Interior and Exterior Life, that Mrs
Robinson was best known Compiled
and written by one who had lived for
fvears among the people described and
one who experienced the hardshlps and
rrivations Of early life in Kansas, the
book was sold throughout the United
States and Europe
Handicapped from early childhood
by Door health, she set for herself and
carried into execution tasks few
women would attempt. At the age of
10 years she was reading Latin When
l6 Years old she was so proficient in
French that she was asked TO take
charge of the class in that language at
the New Salem. now MaSsac chusettS
academy But the honor was declined.
She was a student rather than
teacher. and the characteristic re-
mained with her all her life.
In 1856 the home which she oCcu-
pied with her husband was destroyed
By the border men This house stood
north of where is now the campus of
Kansas university. The family then
moved into a little stone building
where they lived. directly under Uni
versity hill, until the pre-empting of
the land was completed. Then after
two years at Topeka and some time
spent in boarding houses in Lawrence
and elsewhere, Governor Robinson built
the home where Mrs. Robinson resided
until she died. Because Of the natural
growth of oak trees, it was named
Oakridge
Beside the book mentioned. Mrs
Robinson is the author of many inter
esting historical sketches which are
now in the collection of the state His
torical society. At the age of s years
this remarkable woman wrote vivid
descriptions OF the Quantrell raid and
Wakarusa war, without which the his
torical collection would have been in
complete
*. L. to Get Estate.
1t is likely that Kansas university
will profit to the extent of from $500
400 to S25o,00 by the death of Mrs
Robinson. Being chndIess. the estate
left by Governor Robinson at his death
was in trust it is declared here for
the university. but belonged 10 Mrs
Robinson during her lifetime. The
Robinson farm, consisting of 500 acres
Is worth 100000 and there is some
personal property
Il is believed here that money left
will be used by the university in The
establishing of the medical school he~a
building TO be known as Robinson
hau VIII likely be erected for the hi
illogical department of the rna7;csl
school. which IS now located here. If
this plan is carried out Kansas viii
have one of the finest medical schools
in the country
be held Friday morning at IN a.o,rti- III
from the Unitarian ct urch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15
TURNS OVER $1,000, 600
Carnegie Delivers First InstaIInnent of
Promised $5.OOO,OOO

New York, Nov. 15.-The trustees
of the Carnegie Foundation held their
annual meeting here today and after
the transaction of business Mr.. Car
negie joined them at luncheon. The
trustees, who regulate the millions Mr..
Carnegie has set aside for the ad-
vancement of education, included the
presidents of twenty leading colleges
and universities with a sprinkling of
bankers.
1t was announced that Mr. Carnegie
had turned over to the trustees ST.
coo, 900 in bonds, the first installment
of the gift of s5.O0O.OO0 which he Of
fered the foundation in March, 1908.
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RELIGION IN POLITICS
That Is Colonel Bryan's Program for
the Future.

Chicago, Nov. 15-wiHian ]. Bryan
announced he is going into politics with
renewed vigor. but that he win keep
away from the worldly angle of 7oliti-
cal machinatlon. and devote himself to
cultivating a religious factor in the
striving for office.
Il do not expect to take any less in
terest in politics IN the future said
Colonel Bryan, but intend going deep
er into the religious end and believe it
viii be better.
The church has had a monopoly on
religion too long. I am against mon
opoly Of any kind. Rivalry in religion
is a good thing. for competition means
prosperity; each religious belief has
its duty to perform
He was speaking before the Winona
Lake assembly of the Presbyterian
church. Following his talk $4,000 was
pledged toward the assembly's work
Colonel BRYAN left 'ater Ter st. Louis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15
THEY ACCEPT THE LAW
Wisconsin Corporations Will Obey
WorImen's Compensation Act.

Madison, Nov. 15.-Hundreds OF
Wisconsin corporations which have
been waiting on the courts decision
in the matter of the workmens COM
pensation law Will. according to fnfor-
nation in the possession of the state
Industrial commission. shortly an
nounce their acceptance of the condi-
tions of the new statute. Under this
statute "the wounded soldiers of indus
try will receive compensation with
out being required to take their cases
into court
First Case Under the Law.
Lacrosse, Wis, Nov. 15.-FOr two
deaths resulting from an accident an
hour after the supreme court handed
down a decision affirming the cOnsti-
tutionality of the workmen's compen-
sation act Lacrosse county is liable
for $4,000 damages in each case, coun-
ty officers said today. The two men
were killed at the county farm school
while making repairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15
CITY HAS WON
New York Emerged Victorious From
Fight With Garbage Men.

New York. Nov 15.-No doubt remains
that the city has won it's fight with the
municipal ash and garbage men, emerg-
ing victorious from its first strike and
labor to its many thousand employees
Night work to avoid which the drivers
struck will be resumed as soon as possi-
BILE
The danger of general teamsters'
strike remains, but judging from the ac-
ton of the union 1t is remote through the
Greater New YORK district council of the
voted last night in favor of an assess
ment to support the striking drivers. As
rapidly as possible the street cleaning de-
partment will fill the places of the i'm
ported strike breakers with recruits from
the civil service list
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reading
UNCLE SAM TO APPEAL
VIII Not Wait for Permanent Injunc-
ton in Rate Case.

ment will appeal to the United States
supreme court from the decision of the
commerce court granting temporary
injunctions of the orders of the inter-
state commerce commission in trans
continental freight rate cases.
1t is not the purpose of the govern
ment's counsel to await final action by
the commerce court before taking the
appeal to the highest judicial tribunal.
Under the law, an appeal may be TAX
en- from temporary injunction It is
the desire of all parties in interest to
have final determination of the con-
stitutionality of the long and short
haul provisions reached as soon as
practicable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15
Mrs. Robinson Author of Many
Books on States History.
LEAVESWEALTH TOK.U. T.
State University to Get S25O,OOO
1t Is Believed.
Money May Be Used to Better
State Medical School.

Lawrence, kan. Nov. 15.-Mrs.
sarah T. D. Robinson. wife of the
first governor of Kansas, died at her
home four miles northeast of Law
renee this morning She took
prominent part in early Kansas his
tory and was the author of several
books.
Of her death Mrs. Robinson never let
20 her complete grasp on affairs Of the
day. Books and magazines We're
sought by her as eagerly as years be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15
RATHER BE A HOG
Senator Owen Says the POrker's
Position Is Better
Than That of a Mother of a
Large Family.
1T Is GOVERNORS DAY
Governor Stubbs Addresses the
Transmississippi Congress.
Tells Delegates What He Thinks
of Rate Question.
1T Is GOVERNORS DAY

Kansas City. Nov. 15.-United States
Senator Robert L. owen OF Oklahoma
created a sensation at today's session
Of the Transm ississippi Commercial
congress when he declared that he
had every reason to believe the same
people who fought DR. Harvey w.
Wiley, chief of the bureau Of chem
istry. We're move furnishing money to
oppose the movement looking TO the
establishment of a national department.
of health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15
TO KANSANS

This is first and only newspaper in
the world printing a page In coIors,
red. blue and black. daily
100 days $1.OO. by mail only. Send
orders to State journal office.
Copies on sale by newsboys and at
nearly all news stands in Kansas.
$1.OO pays for 100 days we offer to
send it, penny a day. to your friend
including a page in color every day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15
NEW TRIAL FOR GOULD
Appellate Division Reverses Verdict Of
Court Below.

Albany. Nov 15.-The appellate di-
vision of the supreme court, third de-
partment today reversed the decision
Of Justice Van Kirk holding Herbert
L. Satterlee and G. J. Gould of New
York former directors of the Trust
company of the Republic. liable for
losses sustained by the trust company
while they We're directors.
The court ordered a new trial Of the
case which involves the question of
Iiabality of directors of trust compan-
les for losses due to their alleged
negligence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15
INVITED TO RETURN
General CueIIar Is Urged to Come
Back to Mexico.

Brownsville. Tex. Nov 15.-General
Romuelo Cuellar, who recently arrived
here from Mexico. has received a mes
sage from the Mexican government as
suring him that he could return to his
home with perfect safety to himself and
also inviting him to visit the capital.
He replied he would not return until
his son, who is under arrest at San
Fernando Mexico, on a political charge
is released.
General Reyes. at San Antonio yester-
day denied a statement that he would
leave here in few days for Brownsville
to confer with General Cuellar with ref
erence to revolt against President
MaderO
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TO VISIT KEYS GRAVE
President Taft Is Expected in Fred
ericlz, Md, This Afternoon.

Frederick, Md. Nov. 15.-President
Taft is expected here this afternoon to
address the Associated Boards of
Trade of Maryland. which are holding
their second annual convention. Gov
ernor- elect Goldsborough, Congress
man D. J. Lewis and others will escort
him.
Before returning to Washington, Mr.
Taft will go to Mount Olivet cemetery
and place a wreath on the grave Of
Francis Scott Key. author of THE
Star Spangled Banner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15
Ideal Autumn Day.

It is cool today but delightfully."-
bright and pleasant The present in
dications are that We won't get that
cold wave that was slated for the lat
ter part of the week" said the wealth
er man this afternoon. 1T is warm
ing up in the northwest, although at
Winnipeg, Canada. the temperature is
Il degrees below zero The cold wave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15
HOKE SMITH RESIGNS
The President of state senate VIII
Become Governor.

Atlanta, Nov. 15.-Hoke Smith. re-
emily elected United States senator
from Georgia, will formally resign as
chief executive of this state late to-
day.
Johon NJ. Slaton, president of the
state senate, will take the oath of of
fee as governor pro tenn to serve until
Governor Smiths successor is chosen
in a special election.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15

is travelling east, but that need not
worry US, as it is only the cold in the
northwest with which we are con-
cerned. We can expect more fine
weather tomorrow. 1t will be cool
enough to make a person step around
in lively fashion in the morning, but
it will warm up as the day advances.
The wind is blowing l 4 miles an hour
from the northwest" The hourly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15
Must support victims Widow.

Milwaukee, Nov 15.-Judge August
Backus today sentenced Emil Samen-
fink. a carpenter, to support the widow
of the man he killed. Samenfink
pleaded guilt yof manslaughter in con-
nection with the death of Albert
Jutrzinski during a row in a saloon
over a game of cards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15
LOSE THEIR CAPTAIN.
Minnesota to Investigate Wisconsin's
Charges of Professionalism.

Minneap polls. Nov. 15.-The University of
Minnesota has withdrawn Captain Pick
ering from the Wisconsin game Saturday
ton of his standing. Minnesota also will
ask Wisconsin to investigate charges
HofTeI
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HIS NECK is BROKEN
Plctschi>er Fails TO Earth
While Making Flight.

Berlin, Nov. 15.-Herr Pletschker
over the Johannisthal field todsJ s,,,S
was killed His neck was hro1Ss-,
Pletsehker took part in the BerIi1
AVIATION meet in September. using an
Alhatross biplane. an
de made some good exhibitions and
on several occasions develonaa
speed exceeding so miles an ba7r =
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Fighting at Chang CHOW

Annoy, Nov. 15.-The republicans,
who took formal possession of the city
yesterday, have issued an address to
the foreign consuls, in which the neu-
trality of the latter is requested and
assurance given that their lives and
their property. including the churches.
Will be protected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15
GIANTS START FOR HAVANA.

New York, Nov. 15.=The New York
National league baseball club started
today for Havana to play a series of
games with Cuban teams
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Peking, Nov. 15.-The most impor-
tant development at the capital today
was the publication in the official ga
zette of Yuan Shi Kais expression of
thanks to the throne for its appoint
ment of him for premier. This is re-
garded as tantamount to his accept
ance of the office
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-15
NANKING FALLS.
Chinese Rebels Have Succeeded
in Occupying the City.
Shi Kai Thanks the Throne for
His Appointment.

San Francisco. Nov. ia Hong
Kong cable to the Chinese daily paper
here today says that Nanking has been
captured by the revolutionists.
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Weather Indications

Chicago, Nov. 15.=GeneraIy fair
tonight and Thursday. Not much
change in temperature.
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Continued on Next PaEe.)
The Washington herald., 1911-02-12
SOC Carpet Brooms

2OO dozen extra fine quality
FIVE RING Garrett
RroonS, made of selected
broom corn. The Kind your
grocer sells for SOC. 90.
Sale price. GOS
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SC Packages Gold Dust

Regular SC packages of Fair
hanks Gold Dust Washing
Powder. offered tomorrow q
at TWO OS
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Sc Packages Argo Starch

ArE0 Starch. put up in sealed
packages, always fresh and
clean. Regular price. sc a
package. Sale price, a.
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BargainBriefs
White Pearl Buttons

Good quality white Pearl
Buttons. one dozen on a card.
Fresh water pearl All sizes;
il to % ligne. Worth up to
&c dozen. Sale price, r.
THREE CARDS for.......OS W
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75c Food Choppers

The Quality Food" Chop
pers. heavy iron retinned. -Four
separate knives. Easily ad-
justed. Worth 75c each. 20.
Special Observation-Disclosures. OOC
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$1.25 English Longcloth

Twelve-yard pieces of gen
uine English LOnEcloth. full
&c inches wide Soft chamois
finish; suitable for making
spring UnderEarmentS. Regu[
lar price, I25 piece. TO-
Sale price. /0C
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10c Cans Tomatoes

The celebrated ''YarrOw
brand" Tomatoes, large, red
ripe. and solid packed. Sold
regularly at 10c can. =
Best grade. Sale price. ...... &c
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zoe Playing Cards

High-Srade Playing Cards.
superior enameIed stock. Choice
of red, blue. or green backs.
Regular 3lc value. IN.
Sale price, PACk. k............4 4OS
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S9c Washtubs

Heavy Galvanized Iron Wash
tubs. with side handles. Choice
Of % -, and 2i-inCh sizes.
Values worth up to soc 40.
each. Special at........... 1OS
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Ash Cans

Heavy Galvanized Iron Ash
Cans. with side handles, 90-Sal-
lon size. Special 90.
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Stocking Feet

Stocking Feet. good quality
fast black. or unbfeached maco
cotton. All sizes.
Special &c
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SC Shelf Paper

Five-yard pieces Of Colored
Shelf Paper in white. nile,
rink. blue, and canary. Regu-
Tri~e. @i ~ THREE ri 2 PIECES TIS ore for. &c
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Curtain Stretches

500 Selected Lumber Lace
Curtain StretChers. with nick
Cled pins, center brace which
prevents Sagging. Size. 6N12
feet. Sale price, CO.
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59c Stepladders

Selected Lumber StepladderS,
strongly made; +fOOt size.
Worth sec each. 90
Sale price. .OOS
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Twenty-Mule Borax

Full half-pound packages Of
Twenty Mule Team BOrax. sold
regularly at Sc. H.
Special IL
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S1.50 Cluster PufS

Cluster Puffs, in the newest
shapes large, weIl-made puffS,
in popular round shapes.
All shades. Made of good
quality hair. Regular $3.50
value. Sale 0Oo