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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-11
THE BOOK OF JOHN.
CHAPTER Nj.

Rv Howard Agnew Johnston, author
of methods of Trained Workers,
"Studies for Personal Workers" Siam
ford Conn.
CThis is the eleventh article in the
series on John written by prominent
business and professional men at the
request of Rev. Robert Gordon or the
First Baptist church.)
Scientists tell us that one thousand
miles away from the earth there is no
atmosphere. and that out there the
suns ray comes down aosolutely niacN
and cold Tt is the atmosphere that
makes possible life and harvest. as it
ahsor-,s the heat of the sun, rejecting
and refracting its light. Just so faith
is the atmosphere of spiritual power.
This chapter is the striking Illustration
of that fact Jesus did not go to Beth
any at first because there was no at
naosphere of faith there adequate for
the resurr of Lazarus. 1t had
collapsed. Martha said IF Thou hadst
been here my brother had not died. -
That was some faith; but not enough
once a man said to Jesus: 1T is not
necessary for Thee to go; just speak
the word Martha did not have that
much faith. But she found faith grow
ing STRONGER in the presence of Jesus
and she said: Il know that even now
whatsoever thou shalt ask of God. God
will give it thee" Instantly Jesus met
that faith, saying: Thy brother shall
rise again" But Martha was staggered
that He meant to refer to the general
resurrection. Then Jesus began to
build up her faith. declaring himself 10
be the resurrection and the life and
His power to conquer death, asking:
"Believest thou this?" Martha replied:
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CAPT. WATERS IS ILL.
Well known Lawyer Unable to Attend
Court.

Because of the sickness of Capt.
Joseph G. Waters. the $4,000 damage
suit of Mrs. Carrie E. Cope against
Mrs. George 0. Robinson, will not be
heard this week in the federal court
in Wichita. This continuance will
probably result in the trial of the sem
sational action in Topeka next month.
Arrangements had been made for
the trial of the case at the Wichita
term of court. This plan was not aban-
doned until late Saturday evening
when it was announced that Capt.
Waters, leading counsel for Mrs. Cope,
would be unable to participate in the
trial. On this ground a continuance
is to be asked
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I'll. e. Fletcher Throws Panic
Into County Attorneys Force.
Denies He Shot Otto Boyd Last
Halloween.
AND WHERE WAS THE MOON?
Jennings Says 1t Was Hidden
States witnesses in Error.
Even Gun Hadn't Been in Re-
pair for Is Months.

On the witness stand today, H. z.
Fletcher, the retired Shorey farmer.
denied that he shot Otto Boyd the niSct
of October 81, last year. 1t was the
first statement ever made by t1etcneF
concerning the Halloween shooting ana
the unexpected denial came as a shock
to attorneys for the state.
Testifying in his own behalf, Fletcher
went to the witness chair this morning.
His unexpected story of ignorance Of
the shooting swept the state off its
feet and their rebuttal failed to shake
any material issue in the Shorey mans
testimony Aside from manifestations
of nervousness, the German farmer
told straightforward, clean cur
story.
For weeks attorneys for the state
had believed that no denial would De
made by the defense concerning the
person who shot Boyd. Because OF TINS
theory, the state overlooked some cs-
sential bits of testimony. In their re
buttaI, the county attorneys force maze
a vain effort to use this evidence BIl
is was too late.
Not only did Fletcher tell the jury
that he did not shoot Otto BOYD, puI
declared that he knew nothing OF tHs
trouble until the following mornlhS'
The Shorey man was also certain thdt
he retired before 9 O'Clock the night
the boy was shot. He heard no one
knock at his door at IL O'Clock thdt
night, he said, and denied that III
feeling had existed among members VI
the two families.
Gun Out of Repair.
THE defense did not stop here. After
a fiat footed denial of the SHOOTING
Fletcher declared that the gun presuh--
ed to have been used at the time hau
been out of commission for is months
prior to the trouble rms was as
news to the state.
1t was too late for the prosecution
to drag the weapon into the records
and display Fletcher's artillery TO the
Jury Only one thing remained mat
was to break the Germans testimony
on this effort the state used much
valuable time and collected but little
to show for the attempt.
Then came more surprises for the
state. A half dozen witnesse for the
prosecution had told the jury that the
moon was shining brightly the night
of the shooting and was obscured only
a slight intervals by light, fleecy
clouds. On this testimony the state
nings. the Topeka weather observer.
displayed in court his records and
ira cings of the moon. Jennings him
self had made the record, he said.
and the witness was sure they were
correct This showed that the moon
was entirely obscured by clouds from
$50 in the evening until midnight.
BOYD was shot at 1880 o'clock.
Other witnesses for the defense told
of Fletcher's good reputation in the
community as a peaceable, law abid-
ing citizen. No effort was made to
refute this testimony.
After a short rebuttal. in which
which the state was barred from open
ing the case in chief, both sides rest
ed The case will probably go to the
jury at o'clock this afternoon.
Flies 100 Miles an Hour.
Poftiers, France. March 11.-Maur-
Ice Tabuteau, the holder of a number
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Henry Herring, proprietor and
manager of the Adams house at 61S
North Kansas avenue, died Sunday
afternoon at O'Clock following a
stroke of apoplexy about six months
ago and had never fully recovered
The second stroke resulted Sunday af-
ternoon and he died within a short
time. He is survived by his widow.
The funeral arrangements have not
been made. Mr.. Herring has been
the proprietor of the Adams house
about fifteen years. He was born in
moved to Kansas in 1882. He has
lived in Topeka, twenty seven years.
The funeral of Aaron Kelly. who
died Saturday morn ing at his home at
231 Chandler street, was held at $50
Christian church. Practically all the
employees of the Santa Fe black
smith shop attended the funeral. Mr..
Kelly had been employed in this de
partment for more than twenty five
years.
Charles B. hasten. the three weeks
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Otto c. Kas-
ten of 1917 Clay street, died at the
family home Saturday evening. A
short service was held at the grave in
Mount Hope cemetery this morning
Word has been received here of the
death of James NJ. Foote, in Adrian,
Mich He was the father of Mrs. G.
d. Lyle, formerly of Topeka Mr..
Foote was SIS years old and lived in
Michigan since 1854 and recently
celebrated his sixtieth wedding ami
versary.
Robert McGinnis. aged about 7S
years, was found dead in his home at
500 Monroe street at 2:30 Sunday af-
ternoon. The body is being held I'M
til relatives from California can come
here and take charge. The funeral
arrangemen ts will be announced later.
Get Aetna-ized by S. E. Barber,
Jim Mcfarland, Fred Gatcheu. Homer.
jenkins, VIII Benson. or Earle linn,
Aetna-izers, New Eng. Bldg.
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AMERICANS IN JAIL.
Six Armed PrOspectors Cross Boun-
Diary Line and Are Arrested.

Tucson, March 11.-Six Americans, all
heavily armed, are held in Jail at Altar,
Mexico, according to advices received
here today. It was said the Americans
claimed they were prospectors who IN
search of their lost burros loaded with
powder and miners tools crossed the
international boundary line into Mex
leo. They were arrested while follow
ing the animals.
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No light was thrown on the baby case
Saturday afternoon when evidence was
heard at the court house by coroner 5
jury. The verdict was to the effect that
the unknown child came to its death by
strangulation at the hands of unknown
persons. The body of the child was found
two weeks ago in an alley near the court
house. A stocking in the infants mouth
showed that it had been strangled. The
babe had lived but few hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-11

of flying records, reached here today
from Pau, a distance of about PSI
miles, which he travelled in his mono
plane in two hours and 35 minutes
at the rate approximately of 1O1A
miles an hour.
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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE-Rhode Island Red rooster.
Ind. 245 go Kansas ave
LOST-On Lowman car black and gold
silk bag, containing check signed N. E.
Harmon. Finder please return to Mrs
J. P. Harmon, 913 Buchanan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-11

Don't fail to get our estimate on that
lumber BILL J. B. Whelan & CO., Fourth
and Santa Fe tracks. Phones S65.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-11

E1gin Produce Market.
Elgin, March 1.-THE quotation commit
tee of the Elgin butter board this after
noon declared butter firm at % cents q
pound Output for the week 10000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-11

Burglars entered the room of H. L.
Roshon at 1907 Jackson street between
the hours of s and 10 o'clock Sunday
night and stole a suit of clothes. They
used skeleton key in entering the front
door, stole the clothes and left through
the same door. They locked the door al
they left.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-11

Flies 100 Miles an Hour.
Poitiers. France, March 11.-Maur-
Ice Tabuteau, the holder of number
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-11

New York Coffee Market.
New York, March 11.-COFFEE-Rio No
Z. I4ssc. Futures closed steady. May
1897; July, 1916.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-11

Lester Charlton was arrested by Off
Ger Anderson Sunday night and was
thought to be a deserter from the navy.
He admitted that he had been a member
of the Tenth infantry but that regiment
is now on duty in Panama. Charlton
will be released.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-11

Get Aetna-ized by s. E. Barber,
Jim Mcfarland. Fred Gatchell, Homer
jenkins, VIII Benson, or Earle linn,
Aetna-izers, New Eng. Bldg.
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20 lbs. Sugar $1.OO

Best Cane GRADUATED, where
you leave an order amounting
TO SIS. 90.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-11

Mexico City. March blight hun.
dred rebels were routed by a force OF
20 Ofederal in a street battle at Culia.
can, capital of the state of Sinaloa, &C
cordlng to report received today by
the department of the interior. The
federal troops employed machine guns
ana the number of rebels killed
wounded or made prisoners is report.
ed to have totalled 200. The federal
loss was slight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-11

Luke WikidaI, the most rabid fan in
town and who will be the travelling secre-
tary for the Kaw club this year will join
the squad at Shreveport the day the play
erS report there and accompany the team
on its southern invasion. He will leave
tomorrow.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-03-14

An attempt was made this morning
by the attorneys for the defense in
the Mahuka site case to have the
trial summarily ended by the case
being thrown out of court, but the
attempt was rather a dismal failure.
Attorney Prosser, assisted by Attor-
ney Olson, objected to the continu-
ance of the trial on the ground that,
no matter what the verdict of the
Jury as to the value of the property
in controversy, the United States
could acquire nothing better than an
option on it, This objection was based
on the fact that, after the jury shall
have rendered it's verdict, the figures
fixed upon must be referred to the
Attorney General of the United States,
together with an opinion by the dis
trict attorney as to whether or not
the valuation appears excessive. The
attorneys for the defense contended
that this provision means that the
government does not acquire title
through the present condemnation
suit, and that, therefore, there was
no need of going ahead with the trial.
Judge Dole listened to the argus
ment calmly and then promptly over
ruled the objection. OF course, an ex-
oontiov uoo nnfad
The government opened its case this
morning In his opening statement,
in which the told the jury what ne
expected to be able to prove, United
States District Attorney Breckons
said that he hoped to be able to close
his case by tomorrow afternoon. On
account, however, of the Interruptions
and arguments, it is doubtful if he
will be able to finish as soon as that,
though he will, at all events, prob
ably conclude his case on Monday
when, after argument and instruc-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-03-14
Physical Director Hand
Resigns from Y. M. C. A.

The resignation of DR.. E. H. Hand
as physical director of the Young
Mems Christian Association was read
and accepted today at the monthly
meeting of the board of directors,
and will take effect June 1.
DR.. Hands action in severing his
connection with the local association
came as surprise to all except a
few who knew TWO days ago that he
was intending to leave for the states
in a few weeks and probably would
not return.
Director Hand sent his resignation
to the president yesterday and when
it was read today at the meeting
much regret was expressed at the
move. Resolutions We're passed
thanking him for the hard work that
he has done in the interests of the
association, special mention being
made of the splendidly designed
physical wing Of the present build
ing, which is said to have been one
of the most perfectly arranged
physical wings in the United States.
Dr. Hand has been connected with
the local association since September
Is, 1906, coming here DIRECTLY after
he had graduated from Barnes Medi-
cal College of St Louis.
Secretary Super was authorized by
the board to find a new physical di-
rector to fill the vacancy created by
DR.. Hands resignation.
This will be done by Secretary
Super when he makes his contem-
plated trip to the States in the sum
mer.
1t was decided to aid the board Of
directors of the Japanese Y. NJ. c. A.
in securing headquarters, and spe-
cial committee for this purpose was
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-03-14
.Kaimuki and PalOIO
Will Soon Have Gas

ly in the business of the company that
this offer is made. for the directors
themselves stand ready to take up the
entire new ISSUE"
Mr.. Castle declared that the outlook
for the gas company is very bright,
notwithstanding the disadvantages
which have had to be overcome. A
recent meeting of the Pacific Coast
Gas Association brought out some of
these disadvantages when it found
that the Honolulu company required
more main per consumer than any 9TH
er company in the United States. Also
the local company is practically the
only one using a universal high pres
sure system, which, while more ex-
pensive, is more satisfactory to con-
sumers
200 Consumers at Start.
Mr.. Castle stated that the company
expects to make about 200 connections
Continued on Page Eight)
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Lane inadvertently
Gave Scheme Away
By Losing Papers


Suppose you should drop your
purse, and l should find it, and while
knowing whose it was should not give
it back? Would you call that right?
What would you say to that kind of
thing?"
This is the query propounded by
John c. Lane when asked about the
mysterious Peoples Republican I'm
ion" which was supposed to have been
planned for the purpose of controll-
ing the coming primaries. A draft
of the constitution of the proposed or
ganization is said to have in some
manner come into possession of the
Advertiser, and premature publica-
tion of the plan, together with lot of
names connected with it, caused con-
sternation in certain quarters.
Story of Lost Document,
The story which is going the rounds
of how this document came in pos
session of the Advertiser is interest
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-03-14
Taft League
Statement

Alfred d. Cooper, when seen shortly
after noon stated that a meeting of
the executive committee of the Taft
League had just been
held, the principal subject of discus
sion being the progress of the
Leagues work in the precincts on
this island.
1T was mentioned at the meeting, ="
said Mr.. Cooper, that a large num-
Der of precinct workers were under
the impression, on account of the ac-
tivities in several precincts and arti-
cles recently appearing in the press,
that Lorrin Andrews was being en-
ployed by the executive committee,
and it was decided that in justice to
all concerned this misunderstanding
should be corrected by a public state
ment
THE Leagues work is progressing
in satisfactory manner under it's
present organization, and there are
consequently no reasons for any re-
arrangements"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-03-14
.LYMER PACKING
UP TO LEAVE

Deputy Attorney General Lymer is
getting all his records and facts, in
connection with the mosquito cam
paign, compiled and ready to hand
over to DIR. Mccoy when the latter
returns from Hawaii on Saturday
morning.
Lymer has been working hard ever
since the departure of the health
party for the big island, and his in
spectors have also been on the go at
their best pace.
This morning Lymer visited the
Diamond Head section first and re-
inspected some houses and yards.
Later on he was around the business
sections of the city, taking notice of
building that were ordered some time
ago to be made mosquito clear.
On Tuesday next Lymer will retire
from the control of the legal depart
ment of the Board of Health. He
will, however, be paid retainer to
appear in police court cases that may
arise in connection with the mosquito
crusade.
DIR. Mccoy is working along the
coast from Honokaa to Hilo, and he
and DR.. Pratt are expected to leave
the bay city tomorrow for Honolulu
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-03-14

give it back, what would you do when
you found out?"
mo, there won't be anything done
in this case" Lane continued, that
is if there should be anything in such
a story.
The police department will be pun
ished in due time. l am speaking po-
nowhere is nothing per-
sonal in all this.
But whoever wrote those senti-
ments that the Advertiser published,
has my hearty approval. l think the
publication has been a good thing"
Lane declared.
Agrees With Cupid.
Il thoroughly agree with the
Prince" Lane stated, "in that there
should be no written promises de
manded from the precinct delegates
to the convention on April 10" and he
repeated this in various forms sew
Continued on page Four)
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Kaimuki will probably be supplied
with gas within another six months.
The Honolulu Gas Company, at a
meeting of it's directors a day or two
ago, voted to make this important ex-
tension to its system as soon as it is
possible to get materials here and the
work of installation done.
The new work will cost approx
mately $4,000, and the directors de-
cided to recommend an issue of pre-
ferred stock to the extent of $4,000
to cover the cost.
W. r. Castle, president of the COM
pany, stated this morning that the
materials have already been ordered
in the East, and provided there is no
unexpected delay in shipment should
reach here in about ninety days.
Must Relay Main.
THE extension is going to be ex.
pensive, in that it will be necessary
for us to replace the entire length of
the present line on Beretania street.
This at present is a two-inch line, and
it will be necessary to carry a four
inch pipe probably as far as Fifth
avenue, Kaimuki. From there smaller
lines will distribute the gas over the
district, l think it is intended to
carry the lines a short distance be-
yond the top of the hill on the Waia.
lac road, and Palolo Heights and the
section over toward the reservoir will
be included"
Mr.. Castle stated that the new 4.
inch main will be of castiron, the
smaller sizes of galvanized wrought
steel.
you may state" said Mr.. Castle,
that the general public will be given
an opportunity to take up this $780,
900 of preferred stock to be issued.
This stock will pay per cent in
dividends It is with an idea of get
ting local people interested more close
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-03-14
Old RECORDS
SEARCHED FOR
HARBOR DATA

Something like a historical romance
is being evolved out Of the effort to
trace the history of the Allen & Rob
inson property on Queen and Fort
streets. The new plans for the i'm
provement of the Honolulu waterfront
are responsible for the deep interest
that is being taken in the affairs of
long ago.
Search is being made by the super
intendent of public works and his staff
and, right back in the old days when
the fort stood down on the waterfront
of the long ago, and when the harbor
waters came away up where now is
dry ground, the grants and awards OF
land are being traced up.
Old Land Marks.
To oldtimers the Charlton Wharf
will bring back memories, and that
famous old pier figures in the records
that are being dug up in the effort
to trace the ownership of the lands
that will be affected by tho proposed
new bulkhead wharves and water
front railroad.
The Charlton wharf does not exist
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-03-14

ing Incidentally Sheriff Jarrett and
the Police Department are said to be
marked down in the memory book of
the drafters as objects of future ven
geance.
This is the way the story goes:
John c. Lane, one of the principal
movers in the Peoples Union"
scheme, accidently dropped the papers
on which the details of the plan had
been roughly drafted. The finder was
Fred Weed, a bailiff in the police
court, who, after working out some
thing of the significance of his find,
turned the papers over to his super
ior, Sheriff Jarrett Jarrett, so the
story runs, turned the papers over to
the newspapers-hence Jarrett's bad
odor with the Republican Union lead
ers.
Lane Talks in Parallels.
Lane preferred to talk in parallels.
IF picked your purse up and didn't
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-03-14
Mr.. FORSTER
VISIT ENGLAND

C. M " Forster will leave for Eng
land, starting on the Sierra, Wednes-
day, the goth. Mrs. Forster preceded
him by some months and is visiting
relatives in the old country, Mr.. For
ster has been in the Islands about
thirty years and has not been back to
England in that period. Since he
came to Hawaii he has done a varied
business and for the last eighteen
years he has been connected with the
California Feed Company, of which
he is now a director. Mr.. Forster
was an officer of the National Guard
in the critical times of Hawaii, and
has always been useful public citi-
zen. He will be away from here about
four months and will carry with him
the well-wishes of the community.
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Cruisers Pennsylvania
And Maryland May Come

fleet as soon as her special mission is
ended, and if she does come it will
be a pretty sure sign that the fleet
will not leave these islands for some
time.
MARINE Jagged TOO LONG.
When the transport Thomas left
for the Orient yesterday afternoon
she departed just trife too soon
for one of her passengers, who had
strayed so far from the waterfront on
leave that he could not get back The
delinquent reported to the naval au-
thorities Immediately after the trans.
ports departure and was turned over
CONTINUED on page four.) Z