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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09

OF gas in the basement of the building
or the Capper Publications and the fire
which followed in December, 1909. Off
GERS of the Consumers Light, Heat &
Power company declare that the state
courts had no jurisdiction and moved
the case up to the federal courts.
through complications and technical
tiles in the petition, it was thought adj
Visable by Mr.. Capper and his attorneys
to dismiss this case and did so but
amended their petition and filed the
case again in the district court of
Shawnee county
The papers reached the office of the
d1strict<federal court again this morn
Dlg and the case was brought up by the
attorneys representing the defendant,
as was the cas- in the original suit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
DOUBTS FLOOD STORY
Rev. DIR. Rogers Says 1t Is Merely a
Parable.

New York, Aug. 9.-The story OF the
flood in the Old Testament of the Bible
received a modern jolt when the Rev.
DR.. Robert w. Rogers at a session of
the Bible institute in the Young Peo-
pies temple. Ocean Grove, n. J., de-
clared that the Hebrew version of the
episode was undoubtedly plagarized
from the original Babylonian story
and that the account in the Bible was
merely 4 parable.
For years." said DR.. Rogers, who is
a professor in Drew seminary, "reli-
giouS teachers all over the world have
been puZzling their heads over the
Bible story, all the while forgetting to
touch the story of the love of God.
"It's only a story. used as a parable
to convey great truth. The storys
nothing. I don't care whether you be-
lieve it or not, but .,elieve the main
idea it contains-the knowledge of
God.
Whether the flood stretched over
the earth is of no consequence. 1t prob
ably was only in the valley where
these early people Ii ed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
COPS UP IN The AIR
Policemen "DOn't Know Where
They're At" Devery Says.
Gun Men Result of Growth of
City's Crooks.

New York. Aug. 9.-Lack of conf
dence in their superiors and the alb
sence of discipline are the reasons for
the Decentralization of the New York
police department, according to VIII
liam S. Devery, who was called by
Mayor Van Wyck the best chief of
police New York ever had"
You can't blame the boys much, y
said the former chief in an interview
published here today, they don't
know where they're at. Some one is
pulling them one way and some one
else is hauling them in the opposite
direction. What's the result? They
don't get anywhere. 1t isn't like the
old days. No one stands behind the
men now, and they're afraid to make
move.
IF they go out and beat up the
toughs they get the worst of it down
town. These gun men are only the
development of the old crooks, the
great increase in population adding
to them in all parts of the city.
1.-THE first thing to be done is to re-
store confidence. Once that is done,
the policemen will go ahead and do
business the way they ought to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
ASK FOR new TRIAL,
Ericsson and Black Convicted of Grim
inaI Libel.

A motion for new trial in the case
of H c. Ericsson and c. W. Black,
who were convicted of criminal libel
on Judge P. B. Gillett of Kingman
county, probably will be heard before
Judge George H. Whtcomb in the Sec
ond division of the district court in
the near future. Attorneys have
been arranging a time convenient for
all of them in which argume nts may
be made.
The plea of the defense in asking
for a new trial is much the same as it
is in all cases. The attorneys charge
that improper evidence was admitted
to the jury, chat the evidence did not
sustain the conviction, etc. A consid
cradle array of legal talent is
expected to be present to rep
resent the defense while the
state will be represented by Coun-
ty Attorney Ernest r. Simon. United
States District Commissioner Harry j.
Bone, Attorney ]. n. Tincher of Medi-
cine Lodge, and Judge Gillett, the
complainant in the case. Attorneys
for the defense include the law firm
of Harvey & Arlington, the law
firm of Waters & Waters, Attorney
Warfel and F. c. Wilcox, county at
torney of Harper county, who was one
of the defendants in the case and who
was acquitted by the jury that found
Ericsson and Black guilty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
GRAND CIRCUIT RACES.
Queen Worthy Beaten Decisively by
Annie Kohl.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. s.-The New
England mare, Annie Kohl, driven by
the Boston trainer, James CARPENTER,
was the surprise of the fourth days
program of Grand Circuit racing at
the Bruno Island track as she landed
first money in the final of the pro-
fessional drivers stake, took IL rec
ord of 2:G715 and defeated the hitherto
unbeaten NJ. & NJ. winner, Queen
Worthy, in a hard split heat race. 1t
was a clean cut victory for the east
ern mare who clearly showed her su-
periority over Queen Worthy and the
balance of the field.
1t was a day of good racing, Billy
Burke trotting the two fastest heats
in a race this season in beating Dude
Archdale in the free-for-an trot. while
the New York stallion Shawby, show
ed himself to be one of the best trot-
tiers which has appeared this season
by winning the PIP trot and stepping
to a record of 2:07A in the final heat.
The 2:09 pace was rather easy for the
brown PAGER Babe, driven by Fred
Jamison, who repeated his Detroit and
North Randall victories by taking the
field into camp in straight heats, pac-
ing the last quarter of each better
than a two minute gait
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
RUNAWAY WIFE HOME
Mrs. Mcnamara Will Sue for Divorce
at Once.

San Francisco, Aus. s.-Mrs. Mar
garet Mcnamara. y 10 recently fled
her San Mateo home, taking with her
her two children, a womaIl companion
and q man servant, and succeeded in
reaching New York on a projected
trip TO Europe before her husband
checl-ed her flight with the aid of the
metropolitan police, is at San Mateo,
a suburb. today.
Mrs. Mcnamara arrived last night, a
day after her husband, Nicholas J.
Mcnamara, had reached New York
with a San Francisco detective to
prosecute eXtradition proceedings
against Mrs Ira L. Perkins and Fred
erick H. Patterson, who are charged
by Mcnamara with stealing his auto
mobile and decamping with his wife
Tor tour of Europe. Mrs. McNa-
mara was with the arrested pair in
New York at the time of their indict-
ment. When she reached San Mateo
she was taken in an invalid chair to
her home.
Charges of perjury against the wit
nesses who support her husbands ac-
cuSations against herself and her serv-
ants, 1t was said by Patrick Walsh, an
old family servant, will be made by
Mrs. Mcnamara, and that she also will
institute divorce proceedings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
AkERS-PAYNE.
Both Candidates Claiming Treasurer
Nomination.

Claiming that Earl Akers is leading
III the primary race by only 400 ma
jority, Walter Payne today stated
that he had not abandoned his claims
to the Republican nomination for state
treasurer. From a number of coun-
ties returns have not been received on
Akers- Payne contest and Payne de-
clares that the result will not be
known until the official count is GER
titled to the secretary of state.
Akers today declared that he was
confident he had been nominated and
believed his majority would reach g.,
900. Like Payne, he is lacking in
complete returns from all of the
counties, but received word today
that he had carried Wyandotte by
$50 and Brown county by 400. Ac-
cording to figures compiled by Payne
from some 80 Kansas counties, Payne
conceeds Akers a 400 vote lead in the
race.
Not in years have the politicians
encountered such difficulty in obtain
ing definite returns from the various
counties. This fact, backed by the APP
parently close contest for a half dozen
nominations, has added to the I'M
certainty concerning the result of
TUESDAYS state wide primari
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
DEATH OF MISS WOOD
Passed Away at LudingtOn, Mich
Funeral in Topeka.

Mrs. Everett B. Akers has received
word of the death of her sister, Miss
Louise Wood, Thursday night, at Lud-
ington, Mich. Miss Wood was at the
summer cottage of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. o. ]. Wood. Her DEATH
which was due to uraemic poisoning
was very sudden. She was ill less
than three days. Her father, Q. ].
Wood, assistant solicitor for Kansas
for the Santa F'e, was on the way to
Ludington at the time of her death.
Mr. and Mrs. Wood and Miss Ruth
Wood will return to Topeka with the
remains. Funeral arrangements will
be announced later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
DIR. league Returns.

New York, Aug. 9.-Dr. Oscar
league, who was sent by the United
States government to investigate the
bHbonic plague in China and the
countries of southern Asia, returned
to New York on board the Friedrich
der Crosse and will leave for Wash
ington tomorrow to make his report
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
BACK TO Federal COURT.
Capper Suit Against Gas Company for
Explosion Damages.

Papers in the suit of Arthur Capper
to recover damages amounting to about
SIS, GOO from the Consumers Light. Heat
& Power company were received in the
Office of the United States circuit court
again this morning. This is the second
trip to the federal courts for this case.
Mr.. Capper filed the suit in the dis
tIict court of Shawnee county petition
ing for damages aggregating about
SIS, 900, which occurred in an explosion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
OLDEST CHURCH BURNS
Old Wooden Spire Sends Pillar of
Flames High in Air.

New York, Aug 9.-The West Farms
Presbyterian church, the oldest Pres
byterian church building in New York
city, was burned to the ground late
last night. The old wooden steeple sent
up a pillar of fame visible for miles
around.
The church was built in 1915 on
hill top which was then surrounded by
farms and woodland. Now the entire
district is a mass of tall apartment
buildings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
FLYING TO LONDON.
Beaumont VIII Cross the Channel at
Boulogne.

Havre, Aug. 9.-Ensign Louis Ca
mile Conneau of the French navy who
flies under the name of Andre Beau
mont has accomplished the first stage
of his journey from Paris to London
in hydro aeroplans. Starting from
Paris on July 20, he followed the
course of the Seine and landed today
on the seafront here. He intends to
proceed along the coast to Boulogne,
there cross the English channel and
then fly up the Thames from its
mouth to London.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
WHISKY FRAUD
James r. Beckwith Was Removed
From Office by Grant.

New Orleans, Aug. 9.-James r.
Beckwith, 10 years old, formerly fed
era1 district attorney here, from which
office he was summarily removed by
President Grant at the close of the
famous whisky fraud" case, died here
yesterday of Bright's disease. He was
a native of New York, but spent most
of his life here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
No Shawnee Changes on Official Count.

NO shawnee Changes on Of1c1al Count.
The official canvass of the votes cast
in Shawnee county last Tuesday, which
is in progress today, will make very
few changes in the totals given. ac-
Cording to members of the county
board who are busy with the work
The canvass is expected to occupy the
board all day, and may not be finished
until late
Here and there a change Of a vote
or two is made. But for the most part
the vote given is shown to be correct.
The county board canvasseS the re-
turns on all candidates, and it's report
is then made to the state canvassing
board, which will meet August 20 to
canvass the returns on state Offices
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
SWALLOWS THE MONEY
Then Robber Is Captured But Marines
Money Is Gone.

Philadelphia, Aug. 9.-Robert Ar
ney, marine from Fort Miff1in bar
racks, has four $40 bills some place
in his system, but he is unable to get
them. Arney saved the $50 from a
holdup man by swallowing the bills.
The footpad was captured later and
held in bail for court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
MRS. SCHOOL FUNERAL
Large Attendance at the Services at
Home This Morning.

The funeral of Mrs. w. F. School,
wife of the probate judge, was held at
the residence, $40 Topeka avenue, this
morning at 10 O'Clock. 1t was largely
attended by prominent Topekans who
were acquainted with Judge Schoch
and his wife including practically all
the county officers. The floral offer
ings were magnificent. Mrs. Schoch
died Wednesday afternoon, following a
comparatively short illness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
wild BILL" SLIPPING
Donovan Goes to Providence as Man
ager-Waivers on Jones.

Detroit, Mich, Aug 9.-''wild Bill'
Donovan of the Tigers has been sold
to the Providence team of the Inter-
national league. He will act in the ca
pacity of manager.
Waivers also have been asked on
Outfielder Jones, one of the oldest
members of the team.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
AN AGED ANGLER DIES
Miss Rockwell Caught Last Trout
When Aged -O4 Years.

Boston, Aug. 9.-Miss Lydia A. Rock
well. who is dead at the age of 106 years
a. her home in Hyde Park, was until
two years ago an expert f1sherwoman.
She landed her last large trout on her
10th birthday, while fishing with a
party of friends in Maine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
MINE FOR LOST GEMS.
Ashes of Hotel Fire Yield $25,OOO-
$4,000 Missing.

Asbury Park. n. j., Aug. 9.-Placer
mining in the ashes of the burned
dunes hotel at Lock Arbor has resulted
in the recovery of $25, 900 worth of
jeweiry lost by guests. The ashes
were washed through three screenings.
About $4,000 worth of jewelry is still
missing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
Rich Woman Is Dead

Binghamton, N Y, Aug. 9.-Mrs
Julia Sharpe Kilmer, widow of the
late Jonas NJ. Kilmer, multi million
aire, and one of the dozen weaIth:es
women in this country, died suddenly
before daybreak today of angina pee
torisL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
Joseph Davenport Dies.

Scranton, Pa, Aug. 9.-Joseph
Davenport, 83 years of age, founder of
the Order of the Sons of st. George,
is dead at his home In Scott township.
near here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
Everyday Owl Prices

Scotch or Atlas Oats. pkg. &c
Stick Candy, lb. .1Oc
Good Gas Nantes, upright or
inverted) 8 for. ... CSC
Large Csc pkg. National Oats.
extra fine zoe
Good Rio Coffee. Ib. pkg. 22c
An extra good 3Oc Coffee, lb.2Oc
Fancy Hand Picked White
Beans, lbs. ........ .25c
Finest grade Little Salty Crack
ers, Id. Sc
Large Dill Pickles, 3 for. sc
Csc can best Cocoa . .1Sc
Fine large Kansas Potatoes.
PIX. .......... .10c
ct. bottle Household Ammonia SC
Pint bottle Household Amonia
LOT sc
IS lbs. Fine Gran. Sugar .&1.OO
10 bars Silk or Lenox Soap CSC
Grandpa's Wonder Tar Soap,
sc bar &c
Package Corn Starch, it's all
right &c
LIB. Pkg. Pure Baking Soda &C
II lbs. Sal Soda ... csc
7h lbs. best bulk Starch Csc
Large bottle good BlueiRg sc
doz. very fine heavy Rubbers.
for 25C
Fine Early June Peas, can. lie
New Sweet Potatoes, h.. &c
Our Cakes. Doughnuts and
Cookies are all extra fine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09

Now is the time to buy Colorado
apricots for canning. Ask your grocer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09

Word has been received in Topeka of
the death of Charles E. Riggs, who died
at his home in Emporia Wednesday.
Mr. Riggs formerly lived in Topeka and
was employed by the Santa Fe but re-
signed to engage in the abstract bust
ness with relatives in Emporia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
It's not what you
make, after all, that

counts, it's how you spend
1t. Cash is the right habit,
and you will get your mon
ey's worth every time at
the Owl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
DEATHS and FUNERALS,

Funeral services of Mrs. Janette A.
Goodner of 511 Lime street will be held at
the residence Saturday morning at 10
o'clock Relatives of the deceased in To-
peka are Mrs. NJ. F. Morehouse of HfG h
land Park Mrs. r. H. Baker of Alabama,
daughter; Will Goodner of California,
son: Nathan Cox of Denver, brother, ana
Mrs. Ed Whittleton of Los Angeles and
Mrs. John Whittleton of Lyons, Kan,
sisters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-09
Special Saturday

bars Wild Rose Glycerine
Soap, (1Oc bars) use
boxes sc Matches ......5c
Ripe Tomatoes, square basket &c
White House Flour. (the best
that's made) 4S lbs. $3.50
Nice, bright, good size Lemons,
doz. .. - Oc
Quaker Corn Flakes, 1Oc pkg.5c
20 lb. Water Melons, q c Id. I5c
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-20


In the shortest possible time the fall
weddings will cease to have the centre
Of the society stage. and long string
Of fashionable charities will occupy
the time and attention of the ultra
set. Charity affairs take many forms;
some of them are plays wherein the
debutantes dance a great deal and sing
q little bit; some Of them are teas
and card parties. al which Mrs. Mar
ried comes into her share OF interest,
and also shows off her prettiest gown;
others are nice little functions, and
III of them are interesting. They are
cuite absorbing. whatever sort OF thing
they are. and almost any one you meet
has a pet hobby. such as soup to sick
Babies or pink petticoats for the IN
dams. At any rate society chooses TO
be amused. and as such. the big charity
performances and goinSs on are chron-
icled AS social functions. and are at
tended by the smart set. married or
debutante. in large numbers.
A. novel feature recently introduced
ny a clever society girl is teaching the
married set to dance all the new
dances that the younger siris bring
home from the college finals. On every
Thursday evening at the Country Club
YOU may always find an exclusive num-
her of pretty young married women
and their husbands learning the latest
and most approved Boston, and the In
rricate turns of the old-fashfoned
polkas. They say they are immensely
interested and that just this time OF
the year it is very fascinating. to say
the least. All sorts Of things amuse
society besides marrying and giving
sn marriage and playing cards and an
engagements and debutantes
and such.
The jamestown races will take place
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-20

ana essdles. snd the altar was ar
ranged Win white aowers and lighted
sapers. The welding music was
played By Professor D. >. Potter. who
rendered an elaborate program while
the guests were sssembiine.
The Ns1O WOee . lovely gown OF
ivory satin De luxe trimmed In ofa
t,csss vensse. Her tvIIe veil fell from
q yusies cap finished with point
veusss sacs eR1 orange blossoms. ana
sse carried Q bcuqset Of roses ana
,tI,es Of she valley. Colonel W. w.
RrvSesey. Of Roe soke. gave bis niece
sway. rNe Sssde was atsenAeA BY
1atss r. wsay whsrsea % nam Of
honor. epA l9vO O. Burt Illss - ma
erea q Reaes. John n. White. ~.
~ n1s NeUeAers best man- Horace
r. CNysustoa ~ Wooees - cesvwsesssA
= ~ . ~ Vse0oG - -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-20

bridesmaids. Misses Janet Lasdonia
Christian. Louise J. wmte. J. Incz
Merrydew and r. Hasel sterI'ae. wore
gowns Of pink crepe De chine ana
chiffon cloth caught ~ with sprays
Of tiny pink buds. Two Of the gowns
were OF the very palsst pink, and the
other two o deeper shade. amd tney
all carried French oouquets Of MI
Isrney and Melody roses tsed ~'tn
p,pk r,hSons. ne maid Of honor wss
ecwped IN Axerscaa Beauty chiffon
cloth made over pink crepe de chine.
ard trimmed with rhisestowc buckles.
ana csrrsSd Americas Beauty roses.
,sra Ellis wore her weeesng gown oil
Auchess ssstn triD0ed ~ pssncsSs ssce
ana CARRIED Killarney rcses.
Mr.. waite sso ~ eTsO weMs
uOgSh - sns1s wUe4u0 - $3.50
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-20

from . distance attending the weeains
were: Mrs. Charles n: Scarf. % Bal
timore: Colonel W. ". Berkeley. OF
Roanoke: Mrs. r. J. GaIIespSe snd
Miss wray whorton, % JacksouvstSe.
Fla: Mr. and MIS-. wiliism J. White.
Of Norfolk: Mrs.. z. Burt Ellis aaA
Mise Margaret Allen. o. Wake0eSa.
ana Miss SaSls Nshops. Of WiIlsa1s.
burg.
UsveOsA-Ouvht
Mrs. Halle Cssiin Davis snnoUnees
the easagcmeu4 and a4proscAing Mof.
rage Oe her daughter. Reoecca Auen.
20 WyusoR WyMg1elA 1eere9otA. -
BrunUW1ek C0unty. ne 0agStaee WeJI
take paace On NUve0oer -.
UepeouB 1UD0v.
- Bs,Doog Clrc5s q Kia6S DoagA-
SC01sl1os1 = v0ussD paDN1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-20

TIL. bride n an aIumsae % MARTINS
washington College. ~ Abingdon.
CAsvsey RssAge Psssy.
smart society VIII play bridge whiss
for charity on Saturday. Sovemoet
-. at the Jefferson Hotel TIE 81.
fair In ia charge Of one Of the auN'
iariss TO the Belle Bryan Day Nsss-
cry. and VIII be given under sesnsen.
sble patronage. The card tables va.
b. srranged Ia the palm eeSesn
the Jefferson. and masy snsssesuos
parties win " msAs ~ for tie oces
stcn. These charity card oesssss are
always largely stsended. s"a 80
amone the imeostant society susess
of esch season.
Uuus0g CusWss - oo9ess pW6
Tho Aancing eioo0so Of - cessss
q Oeuesy rsst WW 0eO3a - 49,
setsgDeeO % 6s9otA 80 - -
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
MAcHINIsTs GROW.

reorganization of the local machine
shop helpers. under the direct jurisdic-
ton of the A. F. of l.. was affected at the
last meeting of the union. With a men,
bership of so. the men, from now on.
will be a part of the International Asso-
citation of Machinists. and will be known
as the union of Machinists' Helpers. A
charter has been sent for, and within
ten days the organization will become
part and parcel of the local union of
machinists.
This course of action was made possi-
BILE at the last A. f. of L. convention, at
which time authority was vested in the
Machinists' international. The opportu-
nity TO Join hands with thoroughly or
ganized organization such as is the ma
chinists' body. is being taken with eager
ness by the federal labor unions all over
the country.
Then again. the Identification of the
helpers unions with the machinists Is
body blow to the International Asso-
citation of Machine Shop and Round
House Workers. an international formed
in Denver several months ago at the in
stigation of ]. e. Donnelly of Salt Lake
City, and which takes in all round house
and shop employees. Donnelly and his or
ganization was refused recognition at
the federation of federations' meeting In
Kansas City last month.