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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04
Mrs. BleakIey Asks That Till0t-
son Be Punished.
Declares He Was Present When
Child Was Taken.
ADMITS TAKING BABE
Says She Acted Within Her
Rights at Lawrence.
Governor Still Has Case Under
Amusement.

Mrs Charlotte Bleakley, mother of
the famous incubator baby, called upon
Governor STUDIOS today to protest
against a pardon for Capt. F. H. Til
lotson' who is under prison sentence
for helping to kidnap the baby from
IT'S Topeka home two years ago. Mrs.
5leakley takes issue with the captains
defenders who claimed he was not pres
ent at the actual scene of the kidnap-
ing. She declares that the captain was
among thCse who came to her house
chat summer day and slugged her cousin
and took the little girl away by force.
Mrs. Bleakley was questioned about
the history of the case in detail by the
governors PARDON clerk, Robert Helm
selnlan. She admitted that she her
self had kidnapped the baby from the
Lawrence court room following an Or
der of the court giving the child to
Mrs. Barcklay, the foster mother. She
said that following the judges decision
the little girl had the nosebleed and
she took it way from the court room
to her home to change its clothes.
Then what did you do with the
child? ?" asked the pardon clerk.
why, well, / took it with me
to Illinois where the court had decid-
ed in my favor" replied Mrs. Bleak
ley ''And-yes. 1 went out the back
door" she added.
Did you know the court had just
awarded the child to Mrs. Barclay?"
Yes, I did. But my attorneys ad-
vfsed me to do so. They were in the
house when I went away with Ma
rian."
This was the very excuse made for
Capt. Tillotson before the governor
earlier in the week. Mrs. Barclays |
attorneys had advised him that the
child belonged to Mrs. Barclay and |
they countenanced his aid, to that lady. |
The governor still has the case I'M
der advisement and will likely make a |
decision by Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04
UNJER DOCTORS CARE.
LaFoIIette Arrives in Joliet and Makes
a Speech.

Joliet. H.. Jan 4-StilI suffering
from the effects of ptomaine poison
ing which attacked him late last night,
Senator Robert M. LaFollette spoke
for half an hour here today in a
crowded theater. The senator arrived
in care of physicians. He was taken
at once to a hotel and given treat
ment before he began his speech.
Senator LaFollette reiterated his
support of the principles involved in
the initiative, referendum and recall
and argued for the election of United
States senator's by direct vote and for
the general restoration of representa-
tive government
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04
GAS CASE UP AGAIN.
Hearing on Permanent Injunction Set
for January 20.

Kansas City, Jan. A temporary
injunction restraining the Wyandotte
County Gas company from increasing
the price of gas from 25 to q cents a
thousand cubic feet was issued by
judge A L. Fisher of the district court
Of Wyandotte county. Kansas, today.
ne injunction was granted upon the
petition of the Kansas Utilities Com
mission
Arguments to determine whether the
restraining order eflIl be made per-
ihanent viii be hes January 20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04
ROBBER GAGS HER
Woman's Mouth Filled With Handker-
chiefs and VaIuabIes Taken.

Union Hill, N. J., Jan. AIRS. Sarah
Halwick, wife of a well to do insur-
ance man. was bound and gagged by a
masked robber who entered her home
on Hudson Boulevard. Intimidating
the woman with a threat to kill her,
the robber stuffed number of hand
kerchiefs into her mouth, tied her arms
and legs with stout cord, and left her
bundled up in the middle of the floor
while he rapsacked the house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04
TO SELL TO POOR
City Establishes Municipal Store for
Their Benefit.

Torriugton. Conn. Jan. 4.-The board
of selectmen of this town has decided
to establish a municipal store iron,
which the poor Of the town win be sun
pied A shop for the purpose has been
fitted up in the city hall.
Supplies viii be purchased a. ,,-toI.
sale prices and the ARRANGEMENT is ~
peeted to result in large economies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04
FORGET THE referee.
Right Managers Neglect TO Secure
Official for Bout.

Kansas City. Jan. Am interesting
situation has developed in connectin,,
with the boxing match sched,,1es III, sloil
Tor Friday night between To,1 M,
Dixon and Johnny Roche in tba+ ~
matter of selecting d referee has ~
overlooked Officials of the cr ,3sli
avenue Athletic club which is p1tt fir1e
on me event, thus far have named NJ
s.-oleer, ana Secretary Hewitt TO-DAY All
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

Terre Haute. Ind. Jan. with the
statement W. II. Taber. president Of
the American State bank is short i'm
his accounts $3.50 and that the bank
has made loans on worthless securities
amounting to $4,000 more. the state
banking department today closed their
institution. A receiver will be appoint
I'd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

Chicago. Jan 4-Coleman Heitler,
brother of Mike De Pike Heitler of
West side Ievee fame. was found guilty
today in the United State district court
of violating the Mann white slave act
The maximum penalty is ten years i'm
prisonment and a fine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04
Dividend on sugar Common.

New York. Jan. 4-The Federal Sugar
Refining company declared today an
initial quarterly dividend of * per
cent on its common stock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

mitted frankly that the detail had slip
ped his mind.
However, as Kansas City possesses
several referees OF distinction, fight fol-
lowers look for the selection of a Judge
Of labs ere the sun goes down today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

New York. Jan. 4-COFFEE-No. z Rio.
1890: futures closed barely steady, March,
1913; May, 1897.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04
roo LIVE no CLAsSIFY.

.toR SALE-A sleigh and sleigh bells. in
Soou condltion, at a bargain. 1850 To-
peka ave- G. 6. BlakeIy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

LOST-Open-face gold watch, about the
size OF quarter: German Inscription
ana name Yvette KObliner inside OF case.
Return to UIamperls Department store.
4os-4l0 East 4th st. Reward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

CONTINUED on Page Three.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04
An Outlet for the West.

OF course, ice in the Great Lakes for
some four or five months Of the year
is 4 serious obstacle to steady devel-
opment of lake transportation between
the west and the east But the New
Haven railroad control of the Boston
& Maine gives it a trunk-line connec-
ton with the West Shore railroad by
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-30
NORFOLK MAYOR
UPSE7S MACHINE
yET0Es REDJsTRICTING ORDi.
NANCE THUS COMPE1CATIN0
CITY PRIMARY SELECTION.
COUNCIL NOW TO ACT
SPECIAL SESSION Is CALLED TO
PASS BILL OVER HEAD OF
RIDDICK-POLITfCI
ARE MURDERED.
COUNCIL NOW TO ACT

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.p
NORFOLK. VA. April s9.--Tne
announcement tonight by Mayor
James q. Riddick. that he has vetoed
the city redistricting ordinance, mas
literally thrown a crimp into the local
political situation on. and contplicates
the municipal primary election whch
is scheduled to occur on THURSDAY.
The ordinance reduced the number
of wards In the city 10 five. with
total OF twenty-five counciimen. and
further provided for the payment OF
a salary to councilmen.. II had passed
both branches of council and the plans
OF the city committee for the primary
were based on the ASSUMPTION that
thu election would occur under tht
new law. Candidates who have filed
notices Of standing for election did
so under the assumption that the or
dinance would be effective.
Bottled the Primary.
Recognising that he was scheduled
for defeat by the city machine. Mayor
Riddiek several days ago bolted the
primary. and announced that he would
stand In the regular election as an
independent democrat Next ne
blocked the primary plans by the dis-
approval Of the ordinance. on the
ground that he objected to the pay
ment Of salaries to councilInen. Bui
II Ia known that his real object was
to discomfort the machine.
Calls special session.
Common Council and the Board OF
Aldermen have been called in special
session for tomorrow night, for the
purpose Of acting on the mayors veto.
when an effort will be made to pass
II over his head. Unless this can b
done. the primary machine VIII no
upset and the plans Of the city bosses
Knocked into hundred pieces Ih~
question tonight, and one that Is be
ing generally debated. IL can the ordi-
nance be passed over the mayor
veto. Some OF the best politicians In
the city are OF the opinion that the
lash will not accomplish this result.
It Is pointed out that a number Q.
the councilmen who will he dethroned
b. its passage. az we'll az political lead
ers who dethroned by reason OF the
consolidation OF wards. will throw
the fun strength OF their inf'uenc"
against the measure the general be
lief hsge IL that council will he unable
to muster the necessary two-thrids
majority.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-30
IN WHICH HOT, TOM AND
JERRY ANSWER DUTY'S CALL
And Answering, Show That Firehorses-Although Badly
Named-Are Cast in Heroic Mould and Know Exact
~ What to Do When the Occasion Demands

refused TO disfterse when ordered TO
do so by Chief of Police John Hoover,
who. with score of deputies, started
to drive them back. Factory workers
aided the police. Some of the Volt
dates fled: others renained'to fight.
while still others calmly read their
Bibles.
But the free use Of cubs in the hands
OF Chief Hoover and his men soon
had its effect aud the zoe were routed.
The platform was then torn down ana
the fence demolished.
Plans for future wnrrares on the to
bacco users" were laid Immediately by
overseer Noliva.
We won't ston." he declared tonight.
THAT land Is ours. and We are not go
ing to permit our property and Laws
to he violated and Zion turned into a
pigsty. Police or no police. my peo-
ple are going down there at $50 to-
morrow morning and wage the war OF
God on these sinners MY people will
work the conversion of those men by
tho aid of God. even If they are killed
In doing So"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-30
LUCILLE La VERNE
ST|RS AUDIENCE
STAR IN HER OWN PLAY "ANN
BOYD" PLAYS TO CROWD
ED HOUSE.

That Lucille La Verne holds high
place in the hearts of Richmond
theatregoers WAS emphaticaily attest
ed by the reception at the Bijou last
night OF the initial performance of the
artists own dramatization of Ann
Boyd" from the novel Of WIN y.
Harlem. out OF book by an author
generally listed among the iliustrous
obscure OF American novelists. Miss
La Verne has woven q play of com
polling interest, a play stripped en-
tirely Of tihscl and artificiality. work
ing out in dramatic sequence to its
elementals.
The opening scene dlscloses
Thanksgiving eve preparations In the
home of Joe and Ann Boyd. Their
four-year- daughter. Nettie, has
planned for the day with row OF
Christmas stockings. A singularly
sweet scene of domestic happiness
holds the attention OF the audience
until Nettie Is tucked AWAY FOR the
night. From then on troubles hatch
at the rate Of compound interest.
Good Supporting Company.
Miss La Verne has an excellent
supporting company. AS Virginia
Heminway. Miss Parke Patton Is a
lovable little heroine. She received
handsome floral tributes. Mr.. W. s.
Thorne is an actor Of sterling merit.
His Joe Boyd was strong and con-
yincing. Mr.. j. Cleneay Matthews AZ
Luke King, Mr.. Frad Hamilton as
the drummer and Mr.. Maurice Cass AS
the mill owner deserve special men
ton.
At the conclusion Of Act III Miss La
Verne's admirers had six ushers busy
carrying roses and "A beautiful floral
horseshoe to the foOtiights. In a
graceful speech Of acknowledgment
she expressed her pleasure at being
in Richmond again and spoke brfesty
Of her plans for her company's season.
She also mentioned the strenuous
working pace at which she had kept
herself as Well az the company In or
der to open her engagement last night.
There was little need for this. however,
as the quality OF the performances
abundantly proclaimed both talent
and heard work.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-30
EXPLOSION COSTS
HIM TWO FINGERS

Wilbur Lacy. IL years old, OF 2o2
South Randolph street. found stick
of dynamite at 1900 Chaffln street yes
terdav afternoon. and opened the pack
age in which the dynamite was con-
tained with his pocket knife. The dy-
Mantle exploded. and the thumb and
index finger of his left hand were
blown off.
Uttering a shrill cry of pain. the boy
ran To his comrades. and man living
nearby called the city ambulance.
Needing and injured, the boy was taxi
en- to the city hospital by Or. r. E.
Watts. of the city ambulance corps,
where his finger was amputated. All
the members OF the boys family called
on him. nd ,ss father remained with
him until late hour last night.
The dynamite was found by one OF
Wilburs companions in the place OF l.
j. smith the contractor. The com
-~'~o gave the package to Wilbur.
and he opened IT with his knife. IT
is considered a. miracle that he was not
K HE'D -s-.' '''- -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-30
DARTMOUTH BUILDING
DESTROYED BY FIRE

HANOVER. n. H.. April 2s--rire
which broke out shortly after noon
today partially destroyed Crosby Hail,
one Of the Oldest Of the Dartmouth
College dormitOries.
President Nichols was on the scene
early and directed the bucket brigade
Organization Yrom the students Later
the young men manned hose. which
hGote away from them, knocking
10On thu president and giving him
= fhngouSh drenchlng.
3hA damage Wa estimated ~
tl,1e1s OetocGise W1ln4 n believed
- AAy4 stAstsd - -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-30
CLAIMS SHE WAS
|NSULTEO BY MAN
MRS. B. NJ. TOPPING. OF HIGHLAND
+ PARK, HAS W. A. HuLcHER
ARRESTED.

On complaint Of Mrs. b. NJ. Topping.
of Delaware avenue. Highland Park.
who stated that the man mad placed
his hands ON her. and turned her
around IN an effort to lead to a con-
versation. w. A. Hulcher. thirty-eight
wears old. was arrested early last night
By Policeman G. r. Tinsley.
Mrs. Topping. II was said. Was await
Ing a car at Seventh and Broad streets
between Q and O'Clock when Huleher
approached her. The man - said to
have struck her familary on the back
and then to have attempted to talk
with her. Mrs. Topping became ex-
cited and nervous. and Immediately
complained to the officer.
Not having seen the alleged assault.
Policeman Tinsley charged Hulcher
with being drunk. there being every
evidence that he had been indulgtn9
more than was good ror him.
Mrs. Topping was asked to appear
M a witness In Police Court this MORN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-30

While ambuiating around engine
house No. s. Of the Richmond fire
department at Brook avenue and
Marshall street, yesterday afternoon,
Hot. Tom anu Jerry. three of the
most valiant horses In the depart
ment heard the stirring sounds of an
alarm, and raced back 10 their
sta bles.
Fireman J. p, Valentine WAS riding
Hot. and was leading Tom and Jerry.
Tom and Jerry. mixed In certain
forms, is a strong connection, and Is
known to have made men do things
OF which they were sorry and apollo
getic the next day.
In this case Tom and Jerry were
nearly as bad. When they heard the
familiar tap in the engine house, they
turned noses around and raced for
home. Fireman Valentine was astride
OF Hot Hot was equally anxious TO
answer the call OF distress. Nalen-
tine hastily dismounted when the
three horses, by that time uncon-
trollable. entered the engine house,
and In his impatience TO go into har-
ness Hot stepped on Valentines foot.
No bones were broken. fortunate
ly, and the fireman. after having been
attended by Dr r. Il. Watts, OF the
C1tt AHlbulaltf fpI Pr. Nfitttl bNOh
called. was able to return to duty.
As II was. Hot. Tom and Jerry re-
spouded to the call, which came from
the home Of John i. Branch, Fou-
shee and Franklin streets. The fire
was found 10 have originated and
existed in a chimney. and only nomi-
nal damage was inflicted The blaze
was soon extinguished.
Hot, Tom and derry returned to
their stables in peace, and the In
tured fireman patted Hot on the head
He had only done his duty. He had
answered the &c. Q. d." or the IS
o. s" of the fire department, and had
arrived in time. Therefore, Nalen
tine was lenient.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-30
WILL INVESTIGATE
MEXICAN SITUATION

WASHINGTON. April es.-Hurry.
ing west over the Southern route, Sec
rotary Knox, II Is understood in Wash
inKtor tonight. will make a careful
investigation into conditions along the
Mexican border and rush a complete
report to President Taft.
me ostensible and the ultimate
ohJect OF Secretary Knox's trip is to
take the stump in the Presidents be-
half in California.
pom the report made by Mr.. Knox
VIII largely depend the action OF the
President as to Mexico.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-30
TOBACCO CRUSADE
ENDS IN BAT TILE
Continued from First Page)

CONTINUED from First page)
ed facing the factory OF the Cook cleo
trio plant. and the workers were plain
" tn'd In capital letters what the dis
ctpies Of Foliva thought Of tobacco
users Last night the siguboards were
burned down.
wire fencing was erected near the fac
tory entrance, and the Noliva faction
planned to hold meeting at . o'clock.
when the tobacco users poured from
the building.
shortly before the hour set for the
meeting zoo men and women. under
the leadership of Elder i. Nj. Royal.
marched through the streets of zion
To their temporary meeting place. They
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-30
HIS LEG BR NKEN IN
FALL FROM WAONC

While driving his wagon on North
Eighteenth street yesterday afternoon,
Lawrence Refiin. Of 43s North Eigh-
teen street. was thrown from his We
hicle, and his left leg was fractured.
He was treated by DR.. r. E. Watts. OF
the city ambulance. and was after.
wards taken home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-30
BECOMES A DIRECTOR IN
AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK
JAMES ROBE.RT PASCHAL FILLS
PLACE FORMERLY HELD
BY 4. ST. {. BUTLER.

To iii the vacancy made by the
retirement OF A. st. Clair Butler. who
has removed to his country place
At williams Wharf. John Robert
Paschai has been elected to the
board Of directors Of the American
National Bank.
Mr. Paschai Is one Of the fore
most business men Of the State. He
10 closely identified with the lumber
Interests Of the entire South
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-30

MuSKOGEE, OKLA. April 30
The Arkansas and Grand rivers are
out OF their banks, and overlooking
the bottom lands. The Arkansas rose
seven feet In twelve hours and il
higher than it has been for years.
Traffic has been suspended on the in
terurhan between here and Fort Glib
son
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-30
The krmess Association Has Final Meeting
and Returns Thanks to All Who
Aided in Its Presentation.

At the ANAL meeting Of the Kmsss
April 2sh at the Jefferson Hotel
and expenditures which follows
$5o175. to divided
citation for the Preservation Virgins Antiquities
The association desired grateful
thanks all who aided
their chapeones wonder
full Thanks
teous assistance given
l.. Racline Eks Club
Mr. j. g. Corey Jefferson Hotsl.
L. X Shepherd. Murphys HOTEL
keampfs. Lggstt 4 Myers.
Martha Washington Candy Co.. American Tobacco Co.
Mr. Gwathmey Federal Cigar Co..
Allen 4 Smith. Larus 4 Co..
Gathright 4 Chies w. r. smoot
Drewry Hughes & Mann Z
Mitchell Hotchkiss Hamm
Merchants Cold Storage Co, Lexington Hotel.
Fonticeo Lithia 4
Mr. Fowler. Cherry he Cohen Co,
Mr. Pitts OF Klein Co. Westmoreland Club.
J. Mitchell. Sydnor Hundiey.
R. D. Jones Bailey. Banks Biddle. Phiadel
Hermann Schmidt. phia,
A. n Cosby. Louis 0arnnkle & Co. Of wash
j. C. Holt, 81
w. w. Tiller, Purity Ice Corporation
c. D. Kenny. virginia Passenger Co,
Randolph T. g. 4 Co.
Woodward 4 Son. rimeGDispach.
Laundry Richnond vrgtnian, .t
Carl Roschen. News Leader,
J. B. Mosby 4 Co. Evening Journal.
Miller and Rhosds Mr.. Graanor Neal
Foster Motor Co. Mt Henry W. Baker
Gordon Motor CO..
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1912-06-21
Don't Be a Dowdy.

The best-dressed woman is not nec-
essarily the one who spends the most
money. Time, thought, and taste tell
to the advantage Of dress. Those who
persist in speaking of carelessness in
dress as II 1t were merit are greatly
mistaken. To be pleasingly, though
not deliberately dressed, and as attrac-
tive as she may be, is every woman's
duty, and the dress that suits the oc-
casion confers dignity upon the wear
er. "Why do you wear pretty bow
In your hair and take 30 much pains
to have a becoming tie?" some one
asked the teacher of large class in
the public school. II wear my rib
bons and put on my bows and make
myself attractive because I have to
influence for good fifty boys every
day" was the reply. The teacher was
right. Her boys believed In her much
more than they would had she been a
dowdy.-Christian Herald.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1912-06-21
WAS AFRAID OF EXCITEMENT
Reasons Advanced by Man Who
Wanted to Get of Bond Of
Mall Contractor.

The departments in washington re-
ceive some queer letters Below Is
given verbatim a letter received last
November by the bureau that has
charge of the bonds of mail con
tractors, from a man who wished to
get off a bond. II is unique. The last
sentence contains a valuable sugges-
ton to others who dislike 10 receive
disagreeable news, especially on bust
ness matters. The letter tells how he
signed the bond merely to oblige
friend and then continues with this
personal history:
4 risk Ny life to 90 70 the lection
this fall have Done all can for you
Office Men at the White house. So /
Wood like if you Office Men Wood get
me out of trouble so cod Rest haint
Work one Day for 10 years on count
of Palpitatior of the Heart Some
times I can't bare the clock Strike So
you no My heart is Weak you Office
Men Do all you can to get Nee out OF
trouble. If they had told Nee the let
ten Was year I Never Wood sind
the bond thought 1t Was year So
Was told when you Rite Don't Rite
any thing that will excite Nee 1t VIII
Fly to My Heart. kansas City Star
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1912-06-21
Charity Box.

Take an old trunk or large box and
call it your charity box. Into 1t put all
the articles with which you have fin-
ished-pictures magazines, books to
read and old ones for scrap books,
pretty cards, clothing and all sorts Of
wearing apparel, pieces of silk, cloth
and lace for dolls clothing, envelopes
with foreign stamps. all the little
things you have finished with. Every
once in while go through 1t and dis.
pose of its articles to orphan asy-
lums, hospitals, etc. Then when you
are called on for contributions to
rummage sales all you have to do is
to go to the box and not have to
"rummage" around.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1912-06-21
Domestic Science.

The Chicago woman who advertised
for domestic, and offered a weekly
auto ride as one of the inducements,
got but one reply. She was requested
to send a photograph of the chauffeur
so that it could be determined wheth-
er the place was as attractive as de-
sired AS the lady's husband himself
drives the car the photograph was not
sent, and there is search in other
directions for a domestic. 1t would
seem from this that the service must
have more than ordinary inducements
these days, and then doesn't suit some.