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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21

Snow, druggist at 1901 Topeka ave
nue.. this morning received COM
municatiOn that caused considerable
unrest. In the Matheny letters, the
clothes cleaner is invited to move;
while Snow was notified that his
neighbor was about to face some
brand of real trouble.
In a little hole in the wall on To-
peka avenue. Matheny. who came
from the Balkan States in southern
Europe. has for three months con-
Quoted clothes cleaning business. HIS
customers have increased and the
Young business mans prospects SCENE ed
bright Suddenly things began to hap
pen Matheny bought brand new
sign He displayed the gilded letters
In front of his little shop Then some
one stole his sign
Matheny whistled as he went to his
work Monday morning. He opened
the door of the shop and started to
enter. An envelope lying on the floor
attracted his attention Matheny' 5
ewes grew big and bright as he read
and re-read three printed words past
ed on a slip of tissue paper So on
better move" the message said Then
Matheny hunted Snow, his next door
ueighbor. and together the men pom
dered over the brief but comprehen-
sive letter All that day Matheny' 5
hands trembled as they Travelled over
the suits of clothing Once the clean
er dropped the big pressing iron as he
TeCOunIeQ the EeCOEuS Oh the bldSh
Hand and the Malta That night Ma
theny went to his little home at 31S
East Fifth street. He was afraid to
tell his wife of the impending trouble
and slept alone with his secret.
When Matheny opened his shop this
morning, there was a second communf-
cation under the door. Matheny' s
knees quaked as he tore open the en-
veIope "A Second Notice. the mis-
sive was headed. You Must Move"
store to talk the trouble over with his
friend 1t was all so mysterious and
deep and puzzling, that the clothes
cleaner admitted he knew nothing
ABOUT it Matheny had always consult
ed Snow when there was q problem to
face ard snow had taken deep in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21

less, the disease began spreading until baby
was completely covered. He was losing flesh
so rapidly that we became alarmed and de-
cided to try Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Not until 1 commenced using Cuticura
Soap and Ointment could we tell what he
looked like. as we dared not wash him, and
I had been putting one application after
another on him. On removing the scale from
his head the half came OF, and left him
entirely bald, but since we have been using
Cuticura Soap and Ointment he has as much
hair as ever Four weeks after we began to
use the Cuticura Soap and Ointment he was
entirely cured. 1 don't believe anyone could
have eczema worse than our baby.
Before We used the Cuticura Remedies
we could hardly look at him. he was such
a pitiful sight He would fuss until l would
treat him. they seemed to relieve him so much
Cuticura Soap and Ointment stand by them
selves and the result they quickly and surely
bring Is their own recommendation" (Signed)
Mrs. T. B. Rosser. Mill Hall, Pa, Feb. 20, IL
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold through
out the world. Send to Potter Drug K Chem
Corp, Dept. 29A, Boston, for liberal sample
OF each, post-free, with 32-p. book on the skin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21
CONDUCTOR IS KILLED
Four other Trainmen Seriously Injured
I'm Collision.

Syracuse, Nov. 21-One man was killed,
four were seriously injured and others
were slightly hurt today when Rome,
WATERFOWL and Ogdenburg passenger
train out of Syracuse coIlided with
freight train at the New York Central
crossing near the Iron Pier
Nicholas Snyder freight conductor. of
this city. was killed. Fireman Earl Het-
tier. also of Syracuse was buried under
the engine and his condition is serious.
Thomas McGraw, engineer of the pas
senger, and VIM. Bell, fireman of the
passenger engine. We're seriously hurt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21

cred even IN ms eyes,
ears and scalp. Fol-
eight weeks he was
bandaged from head &c
foot. He could not
have a stitch of cloth
ing on. Our regular
physician pronounced il
chronic eczema. He is a
very able physician and
ranks with the best in
this locality. neverthe-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21
Card OF Thanks

We wish TO thank the mem bers of
the A T. & S F. water service and
the rest of our many friends for the
beautiful floral offerings and for
their kindness and sympathy to US in
the hours of our sorrow and distress
in the death of our only daughter.
Gertrude.
MR.. & MRS. JOSEPH AND MATTE
DEDIER-
905 Troost Ave. Kansas City. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21
ARE NOT COUNTERFEITS
Unless Bank Notes Bear Forged Sigma
lures of Officers.

st. Louis. Nov. 21.-Ruling that
bank notes are not counterfeit money,
if they do not bear the signatures pur-
porting to be those of officers of the
bank of issue Judge Dyer of the
United States district court today sus-
tanned a demurrer to indictments
against z. E. Young, Bode Payne and
c. H. Evers. Judge Dyer said it was
evident that some one had made
photo engravings of genuine notes but
had taken care not to photograph the
signatures of the bank officers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21
Free Land.

Another allotment of very choice
valley fruit land is now ready for dis
tribution. Write Immediately to the
Jantha Plantation Co. Block 1893.
Pittsburg, Pa, for application blanks.
The only requirement is that five acres
he planted in fruit trees within five
years. Authorized Improvement com
panies will plant trees at reasonable
prices, and market the fruit for the
oWners on shares
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21
DEATH DEALING AUTO.
Chauffeur. Horse, Two Cows and
Fifty Chickens Killed.

Euclaire Wis, Nov. 21.-James Bavaird.
chauffeur for W. K Coffin, president of
the Euclaire National bank was found
dead in the Coffin barn here today. death
being caused by gas from the exhaust
on the automobile. horse, two cows
and so chickens in the barn were also
killed by the gas. BaVaird was Eneeiing
and leaning up against wheel of the
automobile have been engaged in pump
ing up a tire when overcome
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21
Ba12X3%@ 8
GD7GQ

Every woman s heart responds to
the charm and sweetness of a baby s
voice, because nature intended her for
motherhood. But even the loving
nature of mother shrinls from the
ordeal because such a time is regard
ed as period of suffering and danger.
Women who use Mothers Friend are
saved much discomfort and suffering,
and their systems, being thoroughly
prepared by this great remedy, are
in healthy condition to meet the
time with the least possible suffering
and danger. Mothers Friend is
recommended only for the relief and
comfort of expectant mothers it is in
no sense a remedy for various ills,
but its many years of success, and
the thousands of endorsements. re-
ceived from women who have used it
are 4 guarantee of the benefit to be
derived from its use. This remedy
does not accomplish wonders but sim
ply assists nature to perfect its work.
Mothers Friend allays nausea, pre-
+; sssi s se ssa'' ed ID a Mothers
ssss55bq 5:sls5 70 eSE7fiend
motherhood. Mothers Friend is sold
at drug stores. Write for our free
book for expectant mothers.
BRADHELD REGULATOR CO.. Atlanta. Go
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21
HE CLAIMS The PRIZE
A Cancer Doctor Declares He Has
Cured Forty Cases.

Cologne. Nov. 21.-Dr. Otto Schmidt.
the we'll known cancer expert of this
city has applied for the Italian Maraini
prize of $4,000 offered to the discov-
erer of a cancer serum who can
prove that he has been successful in
healing five cases by means of his
remedy.
DR.. Schmidt asserts that he is able
to prove that he has made forty cures.
The Prudential Bank
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21
BABY P|T|FUL
SIGHT WITH ECZEMA
Completely Covered. Bandaged from
Head to. Foot. Dared Not Wash
Him. Used Cuticura Soap and 0int-
ment 4 Weeks and He Was Cured.

"A few days after birth We noticed an in
famed spot our babys hip which soon be-
gan spreading until baby was completely COW
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21

Whit Matheny. who operates a
clothes cleaning establishment at
1Vo1 = Topeka avenue, believed he is
stated as the latest victim in the
Black Hand campaign, while Fred G.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21
Saved Many From Death.

W. L. Mock of Mock. Ark. believes he
has saved many lives in his . wears OF
experience in the drug business What
I always like to do" he writes lis 10
recommend DR.. Kings New Discovery
for weak, sore lungs. hard colds hoarsc-
ness. obstinate coughs. la grippe. Group,
asthma or other bronchial affection. for
| feel sure that number of my neigh
bors are alive and well to-day because
they took my advice to use il. i honestly
believe it's the best throat and lung
medicine that's made" Easy to prove
he's right Get trial bottle Tree, or reg
ular soc or Sl.0O bottle. Guaranteed by
Campbell Drug Co
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21

Everybody read the state Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21
BLACKHANDNOTES

Whit Matheny, Clothes Presser.
Gets Them.
He Has Little Shop ON Topeka
Avenue.
CAUSE is A MYSTERY
1Oung Man Is Doing a Good
Business.
When Word Came. s'YOu Must
M0ye.9
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21

United state.
out Of town people should make reservations
early. Mail check or money order for number Of
seats wanted. to Geo W. Stansfieldn Drug Store.
632 Kansas Ave. Topeka. Kan. Ticket speculn-
ton prohibited Ten seats limited to each person
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21

vents caking of
the breasts, and
IN every way
contributes to
strong, healthy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21

A11-7 # E-Nst-EANl1]1 LII 1HEAs
Checking and saving accounts.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
SUIT FOLLOWS EL0PEMENl I
Bridegroom Charges WIFE S
Parents with Alienation.

4 romance of little more tnan TWO
months ago has now come before the Su-
preme Court with one OF the parties 10
the romance the plaintiff and the parents
Of the other party the defendants. The
suit is an echo of the elopement Of Mrs.
Milton Lloyd de Valencia and Marcel r.
Clodio. who were secretly married at
Armonk. Westchcster County by a justice
Of the peace.
The marriage caused much Of surprise
TO Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Schuchardt, the
parents OF the bride. who live at Riverside
Drive and 92d street Clodio is now suing
the parents OF his wife for $50, 900 damages
for alternating his wife from him, saying
that she is now detained by them.
Mrs. Clodio was Miss Katherine Surget
Schuchardt when she married Valencia, in
1907. AZ St. Thomass Church. Three
years later she obtained a divorce from
Valencia Her father il well known
builder Of yachts, with shpyards at
Nyack Mrs. \alencia lived with her par
ents. on October last sic and Clodio
went 70 Westchester and were married
while Mrs Schuchardt thought that her
daughter was at home. Mrs. Clodio called
her on the telephone to tell her Of her
marriage.
Clodio is the second son Of Victor
Clodio. an operate tenor Tie and his
brother are connected with the Benz In
porting Company and are well known i'm
the automobile business. \ sister Of Mrs.
Clodio is Mrs. Arthur g. Scott Of No 21O
West 107th street. Mr. and Mrs. Clodio
lived together until December 8.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
REJOICES AT TAFT'S ACTION
Russian Government, Not People, Re-
sponsible, Schieffelin Says.

When William ]. schieffein opened the
meetibng of the New York Peace Society
Yesterday at the Hotel Astor he told the
large gathering present that he was glad
they had the courage to attend another
peace meeting after what happened at
Carnegie Hall the other night
A ripple Of laughter greeted this remark.
Mr.. Schieffelin said also he knew that
many members of the Peace Society were
glad the President had Informed Russia
that the treaty with this country would be
abroeated. and he knew they also sympa-
thized with Mr.. Shuster in his efforts to
do things properly in the face of Russian
opposition.
I'VE must not mistake it as the action
of the Russian people" he declared; 1T IS
the Russian government which is Interested
In Mr.. Shuster's downfall and in the eX-
clusiOn Of a certain class Of our citizens.
Among those who addressed the meeting
were DR.. Felix Adler, Professor W. F. b.
Du Bois and Masujro Honda.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
THEY'RE SHOW GIRLS AGAIN
Miss Graham and Miss Conrad
Appear at Hammerstein's.

Lillian Graham and Ethel conrad, the
two show girls who were acquitted on the
charge OF attempting TO kill w Z. ID.
Stokes. broke into vaudeville again at Ham
merstein's Victoria last night. With the
exception of one new song, the act was
the same as presented by the recent de
PENDANTS" I'm vaudeville prior 10 their trial.
4 large audience filled the theatre and ap-
plauded the girls mildly when they ap-
peared.
Besides Miss Conrad and Miss Graham,
several of the principal characters who
took part in the drama in three acts" as
Assistant District Attorney Buekner re-
ferred to the show girls trial in summing
up. were present, but sat on the other side
of the footghts Robert NJ. Moore, one of
the lawyers who defended the girls, sat
down front Assistant District Attorney w
u. Fmbree. who with Mr.. Buckner prose-
cuted the case, was in seat further back
I'm the orchestra Juror No. Z, Davis Far
menbaum, was there. He said he paid for
| his seat.
During a song called The Mysterious
Rag" it devolved upon Miss Conrad to emit
several screams. which were remindtul OF
those she INDUCED in at the announcement
Of the verdict in court. when she had vio-
lent attack Of Mysteries.
The question OF Miss Grahams age could
not have been raised from her appearance
on the stage. She did not look more than
the twenty -four years which she admitted
on the witness stand, though the Assistant
District Attorney would have her twenty
eight Miss Graham wore a dainty gown
OF pink, while her companion was dressed
in baby blue. Neither of the show girls
has voice which carries far over the foot
lights. The audience seemed to be pleased
with the act, however, and gave the girls
a curtain call at the finish.
Bud Mars. the aviator called at he
District Attorneys Office yesterday and re.
quested the two revolvers which had dam
aged MI. Stokes's legs. He said that Miss
Graham and Miss Conrad had asked him
TO call and get them. The revolyers were
not forthcoming, but he was told that they
might be returned to their owners II they
could produce a license or a permit TO
carry dangerous weapons in the future.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
ASSAILS FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Engineer S Report Criticises Conditions
in Brooklyn-BoXes Faulty.

The fire alarm system of Brooklyn is
dangerously unreliable and very made
quate for the service required" according
to a report received by George w. Hoyt,
chairman Of the committee on fire preven-
ton Of the National Board of Fire Under
writer's The report is based on an investi-
cation made by Charles II. Lum, an engi
neer during October and November.
Ii Is cOntended in the report that although
the system In Brooklyn is maintained by
an able inspector, the force under him has
been greatly reduced since 1895, despite the
fact that the amount of extension and re-
pair work has greatly increased since that
date Fault also IS found with the lack of
suitable transportation facilities for the
inspector and his outside men. The report
then goes on TO say:
The boxes on the system are mostly un-
satisfactory. being OF type that II two
on the same circuit are pulled simul-
taneously snly one will be received, the
other sending no record TO headquarters.
those installed in the last I'VE years have
practically all been of proper type The
probability OF delayed alarms caused by
the use OF boxes with keys detached Is
being rcmedicd by the substitution OF key
less doors a. rapidly Is they are available
and the small force for maintenance VIII
permit The method OF installing leads 20
boxes formerly iu usc g. very faulty, AS
the wires are not only subject 20 mcchanl-
cal injury, hat a box may be short cir
Quilted out OF service without giving any
indication until pulled.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
WOMEN IN BOMB PROBE
Former Mcnamara Employees
Before Grand Jury.
HOTEL REGISTERS FIGURE
indianapolis Investigators Aim at
Ascertaining Who Paid
Certain Bills.

Indianapolis. Dec. lS-ITote registers
showing the movements of those suspected
OF completely in the dynamiting conspiracy
other than the McNamaras and Orue T.
McManigal. were taken before the federal
grand jury to-day. Women also figured
prominently in the days proceedings.
Thomas J. Reftingon, OF Youngstown
Ohio, the first hotel man to be examined
brought with him his hotel register ana
seme account books. said to show by whom
certain bills had been paid. bridge be
ing erected by the Baltimore & OHIO Rail
road, at Youngstown, was damaged By an
explosion on the night Of October 30, 1891
Non-union iron workers had been employed
on the contract. This explosion was foi-
lowed by numerous others In Northern
Ohio, all alleged TO be depredations OF the
"dynamitlng crew"
The movements of McAIanigal and the
McNamaras are Well known, and the hotel
records are being brought from places IN
Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, from the East
and from as far West IS Salt Lake City.
with a view OF tracing others whose names
have not yet been mentioned, but upon
whom, it is said. the government is keep
ing close watch.
lrerc Hermann, n bcokkcCper. and Grace
haylor, stenosrapher who were en-
pioycd by the International Association OF
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers. were
before the grand jury to-day They are
among the witnesses who. it is said, the
government regards as important IN its
efforts 10 ascertain who else besides the
AcNamaras and McManigal were involved
I'm the explosions
Other persons examined to-day are be-
lieyed TO know circumstances connected
with the stores of explosives which the
dynamlters kept The stores were at Tiffln,
Ohio, where in April, 1911, $40 pounds Of
dynamite were taken from a barn in the
rear Of the home of McManlgal's father: at
indianapolis, where more than one hundred
pounds OF explosives We're found in the
basement Of the building occupied by the
International Association of Bridge and
Structural Iron Workers, and in a barn
outside the city; at Rochester, Penn, where
nitroglycerine was found, and at Muncie,
Ind
w. j. Burns, the detective, probably will
be a witness later District Attorney
Charles w. Miller said it was probable all
the evidence would be in within month.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
SAY WAR IS IMPOSSIBLE
Louis Marshall and James Creel-
man Praise Taft's Action.

War between this country and Russia in
consequence Of the termination OF the
treaty Of 1892 was looked upon as an i'm
possibility by those in this city who have
been interested in the efforts for drastic
measures to force Russia to recognize
American passports.
The result of the action OF the President
will be a new treaty with Russia which
will provide definitely for the recognition
OF the passports of all American citizens" 4"
said Louis Marshall "Thcre will be no
permanent breach unless Russia chooses
that it should be so. We can stand It a
good deal better than Russia can if she
wants 10 isolate herself, though don't be-
lieve she will be disposed to 90 that. And
that is what the result Of not making a
new treaty would be, for | believe the ex-
ample Of America will be followed by other
countries that have had the same trouble
over the refusal Of Russia to recognize
their passports
War;" ne said. no. How would she
get over here? She would have to recon.
struct her navy, and that would take som.
time"
In formal statement he said:
The news that President Taft has pi,e,
notice " the termination OF the iTeat,
with Russia is most gratifying. Ii Is tbg
Cuimlnatou of Il Ions contest against fhe
discrimination exercised by the Russian
government against American citizens oa
result q which Jews Roman CatIoiic
priests and Protestant misgi1uaria- al-
though hearing the passports Of the United
states, have been eNclu<ld .Iom Ru,sis-
because Of their religious faith
The result Whcn mas been reached To-
day in the termination OK tho treaty Iv
Executive action IS a demonstration tbat u
just cause when thoroughly understood bv
The American people viii alWays rCccIy,
from them q ready respUus.. Tho upaui-
nous vote Of the House Of Rcprescntativcs
thc apparent unanimty ~ the senate aud
tho action OF th2 President reflect the spirit
ol our country.
James CrCelmaD, who Was vice-prcsidcnt
OF the national committee, said hl did not
think war would follow tine termination o.
the treaty and no ono had vecr supposed
that war would be the result THE result
VIII be "a new treaty" be- said 'Eussiu Is
"a very proud and sensitive nation. so na-
ton in The vo "a, especially not such a ma
ton as Russia. would bc willing 10 stand
before the gaze Of the civilized world a-
having uccn condemned by orc OF the eight
great nations Of the world for having acted
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
RUSSIA NOT DISPLEASED
Denunciation Of Treaty by TAFT
Well Received There.

St Petersburg, Dec. 1S.-The Ameri-
can Ambassador, Curtis Guild, jr, act
ing under instructions from the Presi-
dent of the United States, to-day in
formed the Russian Foreign Minister
NJ. Sazonoff, that the treaty OF 49, De-
tween the United States and Russia
would be abrogated, in accordance with
provision made by Article -, on Janu-
airy, |, 1913.
II is pointed out in official circles that
Russia has no cause TO be dissatisfied
with this turn Of affairs, President
Taft's action. in view of the previously
contemplated procedure, being likely to
increase his popularity here The noti-
flcation, it is added. was given with full
right and tactfully made no mention OF
motives underlying the abrogation OF
the treaty, which leaves full latitude for
conducting new negotiations. with the
controversial factor eliminated.
This feature of the situation has at
tracted attention and seems TO be fully
appreciated. The Russian government
finds not the slightest grounds TO object
10 the abrogation in such form as it act
ually assumed in Ambassador Guilds
note, which is dated December II. In
note dated December Is the Russian
Foreign Minister acknowledges receipt
OF the notification and says that Russia
takes notice thereof.
The "Novoe Vremya" tomorrow will
say:
president Taft has judiciously chosen
the best way out to put an end TO the
scandalous Jewish agitation, which is
dangerous to both countries. At the
same time the incident bears witness
that the Jewish bankers have become
the'real lords Of America
After dwelling on the sacrifice by the
United States of the real and growing
trade interests which, the 'Novoe
Vremya" says, will be felt when the
tariff war schedule is applied and Brit
, ish and German manufacturers goods
/ drive out American goods the paper
/ continues:
| Commerce will be sacrificed without
! gain to national honor. The menace Of
/ great nation should not be uttered
| triingly, as the House of Representa-
tives did, out of caprice. Russia has not
! yielded before threat, and the situa-
! tion leaves the agitators shorn Of their
most valuable weapon. The supreme
shot has been fired; no other shot is left.
The fate Of future negotiations will show
! the agitators that unless Milukoff be-
comes Prime Minister of Russia the
concessions which they demand cannot
be obtained, especially with reference to
Jews Of Russian origin"