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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-22
They Voted for Conviction OF
Rev. Beers.
So Case Resulted in Hung
Jury.
EIGHT WERE FOR ACQUITTAl
Judge WhitcOmb Dismissed
Jury at 1885 p. Nj.
Events of Last Day in This
Famous Case.

Finally failing to reach an agree
ment on a verdict the jury in the case
of the Rev. w. L. Beers, Methodist
minister who was accused of killing
his Catholic wife by forcing her false
teeth down her throat, was discarged
at 2:SO o'clock this afternoon. The jury
teeth down her throat was discharged
and Judge George H. Whitcomb de-
cided it would be worthless to waste
more time in holding the jurors.
The standing of the jury when it
was discharged was to for ac-
quittal, the jurors said after their dis
charge. Before that time, ever since
the first ballot, the standing had been
to 5 for conviction. The instruc-
tions sent to the jury room by Judge
Whitcomb this morning changed three
votes from conviction to acquittal, and
gave rise to the hope expressed by
Foreman c. W. Main at noon that the
jury might reach an agreement. The
effort was futile, however, four jurors
hanging out for conviction in spite OF
all efforts to win them over.
When it was announced this after
noon that the jury would be called in
the courtroom was crowded quickly
with spectators as though by magic.
The aged minister himself came in and
a
haggard and weary-looking as he has
been since the jury was out. Part of
those who came knew that the jury
was hopelessly hung, and among them
was the minister who knew that the
exoneration hoped for had not been
granted by the jurors. The discharge
of the jury was by the mutual con-
sent of all the attorneys in the case,
who had given up hope of securing
verdict
Il never was so worn out in my life,
Foreman Main told a group of newspa-
per men just as he stepped out of the
jury box. i've worked pretty hard
sometimes in my life, but never was so
tired out with anything as 1 am now.
1t has been work, work, work ever since
we went out to consider this case, and
as foreman of the jury 1 have done
my best to bring in a verdict. Finally
I told the boys that it was just simply
impossible, and that the only thing we
could do would be to disagree. They
decided that was right
1t was As hours from the time the
Jury went out first, last Thursday af-
ternoon at $50 O'Clock, until 1t was
discharged this afternoon at ESQ
O'Clock. And in that As hours twelve
men wrestIed with the problem of the
case, and tried with all their might to
reach an agreement
Probably never before in the history
of Shawnee county has a jury done as
much work and made as few COM
plants as the present jury Until last
night there was no word that they
would not be able to agree. rms
morning the court gave up hope ana
called the jury down just after noon
with the view of discharging them
81 think another hour might mean that
We could agree Foreman Main said, and
the court permitted them the time asked
1t was just hour after they mad
gone back to their room this afternoon
that the bell rang for the bailiff-one ring
ring instead of the three that means a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-22
REVENUE COLLECTOR.
Many Applicants Camp on Senator
Thompson'S Trail.

Although w. III. l.. Pepperill, chair
man of the Democratic state commit
tee has been spending a week in
Washington, he has as yet failed to
land the appointment as internal rev.
enue collector for Kansas to succeed
Fremont Leidy. There are a half
dozen other applicants for the job and
dispatches from washington do not
indicate that United States Senator
William H. Thompson has displayed
any haste in recommending Pepperill.
In the recent campaign PepperilI and
Thompson disagreed regarding several
details in the management of the state
campaign. Following one of these
sessions, Thompson came to Topeka
and opened headquarters in the New
England building, just across the hall
from the offices of the Democratic
state committee. Yet PepperiIl has
been at the helm in every Democra tic
fight in Kansas for the last 20 years.
He has more endorsements from prom
inent Democrats, probably, than his
entire opposition combined. 1t is the
support of Senator Thompson however
that is now needed to land the Job
and Pepperil is camping on the trail
of the junior United States senator
from this state.
Other applicants for the appoint
ment as internal revenue collector are
Guy o. Taylor of Topeka, former
schoolmate of Senator Thompson; F.
B. Stanley of Atchison, George o. Wat
son of Topeka, Barney ]. Sheridan of
Paola, and H. NJ. Fulton of Hanover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-22
Pleasant Today But Cold.

The weather has been of a fairly
pleasant variety today, although the
temperatures have averaged eighteen
degrees below normal for this date A
change is due in very few hours, how
ever, according to a statement of the
weather man this afternoon. There is
an area of low pressure over Nevada
and it is moving rapidly in an easterIy
direction.
The shippers forecast reads: PRO
tect thirty-six hour shipments east,
north and west against temperature of
twenty-five degrees, and east against
temperature of between twenty five
and thirty degrees Sunday afternoon
the temperatures are expected to be
much higher than this afternoon. More
wind is also slated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-22
squadron Now Maneuyerinv
Off Albanian Coast.
EXTREME SITUATION ARISES
H is Believed Russia WOuId
Aid Montenegro.
Armed Collision Would En-.
brofl European Nations.

VIENNA, March 22.-Austria-uu
s5ry today addressed a strongly xrord-
tt ta note to Montenegro, which was in
'--e nature OF an ultimatum.
Berlin. March 22.-The German for
elsh office learned from raiiab bia
sources today that armed oneratfons
$50 s1lIlst montenegro by the Austrian
triagg may, may pe expected soon. An Aus
ING e, Montenegrin and Albanian coast
oeia ne ofnclals of the German foreign
once oIIce state that Austria will send o6a
ae-ta 1ttiteL note TO Montenegro so as to
ILidust the possibilities of dinIonacx,
ne1ore the character of the activitv -
l1ie Warshlps changes from a demon
slratlon into offensive action.
II IS understood here that Russia
1lia1s 1la1 counseled the Montenegrins to
Ambassadors Recalled.
London, March 22-Tba rey1, r,.;s,. 4,
@ @Ine balkans led today to the instant n i
amba $500 d rneir Easter vacations of the
1,ntI rirssau0rs IN London of the Ellropean
toMers. ts. Ihey met in conference This af
'er'ioon to discuss the situation.
German Vessel Seized.
daV esatn' safI5 march 22.-Greek warships to-
gard, off the island of Lemos in MN TN
Wa1a 1eseah Sea. She sailed from Barry
defaiIs n' of on ar, FEBRUARY 2S for Genoa No
sven IN the telegram received bv the
owners. - 'ho
Anxiety i'm France.
ParIs, March 22.-Austria-Hun-
garys action against Montenegro is
looked upon with considerable anxietv
mere. 1t is believed that a naval
demonstration off the Montenegro
coast Will, in the present temper Of
tne Montenegrins, result in an armed
collision ~ % %Aieo
should such a clash occur. Russia
II is believed, certainly would inter
vene. ii~ei
Louis Brunei, the Montenegrin con-
SUI general at Paris, commenting uDon
Austr1a's note to Montenegro TODAY
said: 'ou"y'
1t is clear that Austria seeks a
fresh quarrel with Montenegro. and If
recalls the incident at Brisrend. in
Whlch the Austrian consul Pochasxa
was the principal. On this occasion
austria selects the moment when the
fortress of Scutaria is about to fall
to act. W
The pretext she uses is trivial. The
austrian government knows that to
allow the civil population of Scutari
10 leave the citadel would be to para
lyze the Servian and Montenegrin
military operations, for the reason
that the greater part of the civilian
have been armed and are
defending the city,
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CONTINUED on Page Five)
A C. 0. P. CALL
Want the Elephant and the
Moose to Come.
Party Harmony Meeting at
Topeka June 3.

Call for state wide harmony meet
ing of the Republican Regulars and
Progressives to be held in Topeka
June g. was announced this afternoon
by Senator James A. Troutman. Hun
dreds of invitations to representatives
of both factions in the Republican
party will be issued and advance in
formation received by Senator Trout
man indicates that there will be a large
attendance from all parts of the state.
The meeting is called for the pur-
pose of adjusting party differences and
launching a movement for harmony in
the Republican ranks in the 1914 cam
paign. Senator Troutman believes that
many of the leaders of both factions
will come to Topeka for this meeting
and that it will be possible to settle
the differences and heal the wounds
which were caused in the 1912 battle.
WHO are some of the leaders who
will attend the meeting?" Senator
Troutman was asked.
IT am not in a position to give a list
of them just at this time,'' was the re-
ply However I have the assurance
that many of the men prominent in the
political affairs of the state will come
to Topeka for the meeting. I really
think everything looks very favora BILE
for a get together movement and I am
strongly in favor of it. The call for the
meeting for June 8, will be sent out
this afternoon
Leaders in both factions of the Re-
publican party have repea tedIv ad-
mitted that their hopes for 1914 were
not encouraging with three separate
and independent tickets in the field.
With reunited party. though, it is
believed that the Republicans of the
state can again triumph and defeat the
C. mmon enemy-the Democrats. Tt is
for the purpose of settling the i'll will
created last fall that the state wide
harmony conference has been called
The meeting will probably be held in
the GrGld opera house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-22

this statement in the German paper,
he said. Tt might be a reproduction
of a part of an ad that 1 ran 20 years
ago-but this certainly would not ap-
ply now. I did not authorize that ad-
vertisement and wish the voters of To-
peka to know it,
Socialist Ticket 1t Is.
The Socialists have a ticket in the
Held. This was announced in the
State Journal last evening and denied
this morning by two of the candidates.
Nevertheless at the headquarters of
the Socialist city campaign forces to-
day cards were distributed by the So
c1allSts bearing the names of the can
d1dates mentioned last evening in the
State Journal
The card which has been distributed
by the Socialists reads:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-22
Reports of AnnihiIatiOn O
French Troop Detachment.
Hostile Arab Band SwOOps
Down Upon Soldiers.

Paris, March 22.-Dispatches today
told of the virtual annihilation of a
small column of French troops by
Arabs in Aderar region of the west
ern Sahara.
A body of 1000 of the intractable
Berbier tribe of Awellemid swooped
down and surrounded the French de-
tachment, which was marching
through the shifting sands of the
desert. about three days journey from
I1mbuktu, the French military sta
ton.
After a fight lasting all day, the
French troops were overcome. Their
commander, Lieut.. Martin, and four
sergeants were killed, together with
53 native troopers.
A few troopers escaped on pack
horses and brought the news to head
quarters in Tim buktu. They declared
that the Arabs suffered tremendous
losses before the ammunition of the
French troopers was exhausted
Weather Forecast for Kansas
Rain snow and warmer tonight and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-22
SENATORIAL TALK
What VIII BristOw Do, the
Important Question.
Governor Matter Easy for G.. O.
P- but SenatOrship Worries.

What will Bristow do? That's the
gossip now.
That is the question that progree-
sives and regulars of the Republican
party are asking each other on these
days before the next political battle in
Kansas. On the answer might be said
to rest the result of peace or war
faction or harmony.
The senatorial fight is going IN ha
the big fight next year in the prima-
ries.
Bristow is one of the leaders who
fought in the war between the fac
tions. And the scowling enmities of
that war have not yet skunk to the
background. Bristow's office is
sought by many men. The flower of
the state Democracy will enter the
campaign. Former Senator Charles
Curtis may seek the G. o. p. nomfna-
ton.
One thing is certain. If Bristow
seeks denomination at the hands of
the progressives, he can have it. And
he ought to have it. His record for
four years in the senate has been con-
sistently progressive. Not a flaw or
mark against it. William Allen
White can dip his pen in the sun
light and write an o. K. on the Bris-
tow vote and speeches. Henry Allen
can speak his sweetest accents in
praise of the Bristow stand for the
progressive principles at all times and
in all seasons.
Bristow came home the other day
to look things over" as he himself
expressed it. Having looked them
over and then deciding to run for
senator again on his record, he would
be the logical progressive candidate
for the senatorship. That means
three tickets in the field in Novem-
Der for this office. The regulars
won't accept Bristow. He sent fell
citations to the Bull Moose banquet.
He fought Aldrich and Penrose and
Smoot and Root.
Very well. Then appears Charles
Curtis on the scene. He has the
friendship and admiration and respect
of every regular. He was a regular
through and through. If Bristow runs.
Curtis is almost sure to run also. That
means Bristow as the Progressive
nominee and Curtis as the regular nom-
inee. That also would indicate an
other Democratic senator from the
state of Kansas
But if Bristow should decide not to
run then maybe Curtis would also keep
out of the race. And in that event
a shining opportunity would be open
for a compromise candidate of force
CONTINUED on Page FiveO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-22
IN CITY POLITICS
S'Dark Horse" Advertisement
Printed Against r. L. COfran.
German Paper Says He Is in
Favor of Liberals.
SOCIALIST TICKETS PRINTED
Entire List on Campaign Cards
Distributed Today.
Complete Returns May Be In
by Midnight Monday.
SOCIALIST TICKETS PRINTED
Facts of City Campaign.

Facts of City Campaign.
Polls open for primary election Mon
day morning at a. m, close at
z p. m.
Regular election Tuesday April 7.
Voting places named in legal column
State Journal.
Vote for one candidate for each posi-
ton on city commission and three for
school board.
Qualified voters-S, PSI women and II, 157
men.
No smoking in polling places.
Election returns at State Journal office
Monday night, beginning at p. m.
Returns should be complete by mid
night.
Candidates.
]. B. Billiard. E. L. O'NeiI
& 4 G9fra4; Grichfon u N.Y. ". Mav F. Hgghes Ta1er
COMMR PARKS, PUBLIC BUILD
INGS.
E. B. Stotts W. r. Porter.
VIM. BoIinger j. A. Ramsey.
Mrs. Ida Burkhart Richard Wilson.
COMMR FINANCE AND REVENUE
Roy L. Bone. Thomas R. Pope.
j. A. BoStfc.
COMMR STREETS, PUBLIC
WORKS.
w G. Tandy.
George AdamSon. NJ. F: Coate.
COMMR WATERWORKS, ELEC-
TRIO LIGHTS.
H. P. Miller.
F. NJ. Newland- Guy L. Bradford.
MEMBERS BOARD OF EDUCATION
L. NJ. Jones. Mrs. J. A. Bostic.
c. B. Van Horn. Mrs. A. D. Scott
P. w. Griggs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-22
Vetoes Divorce Bill.

Olympia, Ore, March Ex-Governor
Lister vetoed today bill making three
years living apart a ground for di-
vorce. The governor said that public
demand was for restriction of divorce
and not for laws making it easier.
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ocontinued on Page Five.l

The Topeka State Bank
For Safety, Experience, ce,Courtesy.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-22

CONTINUED On Page FIxe-)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-22

WedIIlGF FOf0CdSL 1OF kanSaS.
Rain or snow and warmer tonight ant
Sunday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-04-10
On! You School ma an.

On! You Scllool ma am.
Attend the lJou Theatre.
Watch Tor the program OF Jne
WOman's CLUB play.
Engraved calling cards in all
the latest styles and sizes can be
ecured at the Pioneer Office.
Subscribe for the Pioneer now
and secure a valuable premium.
Your old watches are worth
money toward a new one at Nc
Laughlin's. Adv.
The best spring tonic. Hot
Springs Blood Remedy at VAN
Eberg's Drug Store.
Geo. w. Hardin| has received
the contract to build the new
school house in Broadlawn twp.
The Misses Edna Joslyn and
Mabel Slingsby returned from
the University last Saturday for
Easter vacation.
Jeweler Robt. Mclaughlin has
purchased a Ford from the Fuller
Land Co.. and will visit the
farmers this summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Baker re-
turned Tuesday morning from
Williston where they have been
visiting at the S. D. Scott home.
Christ Mattsen, who has the
contract for the excavating for
the city hall, has been busy
blasting the frost bound surface
with dynamite.
The case of Gallup VS. Wood
which was tried at Finley Tues
day resulted in a verdict in favor
of Wood, Mrs. Gallup being un-
able to prove a renewal of Con-
tract.
Owing to the absence of Rev.
Hitchcock there was M preach
ing services in the Congregation
al Church last Sunday.
G. F. Quenett and family leave
this morning for Simpson, Sask.
Canada, their future home.
Their many friends in this
vicinity wish them success in
their new location.
Rev. S. Hitchcock returned
Tuesday morning from st. Paul,
where he had accompanied Mr.
Lunding, who was being moved
from Fargo, owing TO the TACT
that his condition was not i'm
proving satisfactorily.
In the city election held Mon.
day, T. F. Bea die was elected as
alderman from the End Ward to
J take N. N. landings place. Mr..
Lunding was unable to serve on
the Board again on account of
poor health. All the other city
officials we're reelected.
A couple of men, slightly the
worse for liquor, tried to have
their own way at the Billiard
Hall last Tuesday evening. but
their fun was interrupted by
Chief johnson. who let them
mediate in the Coop over night
and then brought them before
Judge Livermore, who assessed
the usual fine.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-04-10
ENCOURAGEMENT

We wish to announce theopen-
ing of an up to date line of
Ladies', Misses and children's
Hats and Caps. Anything and
everything in the line of women's
headware. Call and look the
line over. 1t will please you.
Matte and Ida Rasmussen,
1-3t] Luverne, N. D.
Test your seed for termination
is a timely warning as some seed
lis found to be very poor.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-04-10
locals
As We E a Them

Miss Fearless & Co. at the
Opera house Apr 18th.
Formaldehyde guaranteed4O%
25c pound at Wamberg's
Some beautiful snow fell Mon
day. Plenty of moisture this
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. SAFFRON spent
Sunday in this city at the
Kraabel home.
b. c.. Hasseltine returned on
Saturday morning from a bust.
ness trip to Fargo.
Mrs. Patterson and daughter,
Fern, of Finley, visited here last
week, returning home Saturday
morning.
Mrs. j. A. Pepper and daugh-
ter, Carol, arrived Saturday
morning for a visit with relatives
and friends in this city.
If you want to see up.te,date
samples of wall paper, it will
pay you to look our line over.
WANDERERS Drug Store.
We have money on hand to
close first mortgage loans-low
rates and large amounts placed.
Pioneer State Bank, Luverne.-A
Repairing in all lines of jewelry
and watches, neat and tirst-class
work at McLaughlin's. Adv
The Woman's Club play will
be put on at the Opera House on
Tuesday evening Apr 18th.
Just received a shipment of :
and 10 cent goods. Call in and
look our line over.
H. H. Fulmer Store
l make first mortgage loans
at lowest rates, and as high as
$4,000 per quarter. j. d. Foley
Luverne, N. d. ADV
Mclaughlin has a complete
new line of II and 81 jewel
Watches at prices that you can.
not help but buy.
Brick for the new city hal.
started arriving last week and a
good supply is now unloaded and
ready for the masons.
Joe Peterson recently pur.
chased a Ford car from Fuller
Land Co, and as soon as the
roads are in shape will be able
to travel some.
How long since you bought
your wife or sweetheart a box
of Candy. Try a box of those
delicious Bon Bons and Choco.
lates at Wamberg's Drug Store
and see her smile.
Miss Fearless and Co., which
will be presented at the Opera
House, Tsesday evening, April
18th, by the Woman's Club, is g
three act, breezy comedy. The
story is interesting and the
humorous situations are numer
Gus. See programs.
--.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1913-04-10
Straight At It

There is no use of our beat
ing around the BUSH" We
might as we'll out with it first as
last. We want you to try Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy the
next time you have a cough or
cold. There is no reason so far
as we can see why you should
not do so. This preparation by
its remarkable cures has gained
a world wide reputation, and
people everywhere speak Of it
in the highest terms of praise.
1t is for sale by all dealers.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-02-15

There will be services at tba various churches of the city to morrow and you will be welcoma Why don't you attend one of these services?
 Mir. and Mrs. D. J. Morris. of Emmet, route two, were here this morning. Mrs. Morris went to Beebe, Arkansas, where she will spend the next two weeks visiting relatives and friends.
 O. R. Mcdaniel received a tele phone message from Gale this morning stating that his mother Mrs. w. F. Mcdaniel, was seri ously i'll. Mir. Mcdaniel left at noon today for Gale and will re- main there few days.
 The Tribal Law" two.reel Indian drama. This motion pic ture is full of interest, thrilling incidents and pleases you from the beginning. It is easily un derstood and you will enjoy it At the Gem tonight. Adet.
 Quite nice crowd attended the entertainment at the court house last night and all were highly pleased with Mir. Newens These attractions grow more popular each time. There are more of them to come and the best ones come last.
 The Searcy Citizen suggests The $10,0OO silver service for the battleship Arkansas is no doubt being paid for on the in stallment plan to be delivered when the last payment is made In the meantime our big ship IS still ahoat."
 A paper is to be established at Peach Orchard, on the line be- tween Greene and Randolph counties, by L. F. Mayard.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-02-15
Where your trade is appreciated Free Delivery
 Phone 73

MT. and Mrs. N. F. Davis, who have spent the past month here with their sons, F. E. and Perry Davis. left this morning for their home in Trinidad, Colo.
 P. D. Frisby left this after noon for Philadelphia, where he goes to see his family and friends. Mrs. Frisby and chil. dren have been spending the past week in Philadelphia with relatives and friends.
 Good pictures, good music and effects at t he c m tonight. Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-02-15
WITT, SEIBERT & co.
 ARCHITECTS TEXARkAN A,U. 6. A.

Do your work as well as you can and be kind. Get your hair cuts and slaves from the West Side Barber Shop and be happy. 1O6 West Main St., Cragan & Cummins, proprietors.
 Rhode Island Reds. They lay, they grow, they sell. Eggs for sale, $1.25 per 15.-J. c. Harris, Prescott, Ark, Route 5. Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-02-15
HINTS FOR HOUSEK EEpEpo

Keep Foley's Honey & Tar con
 pound always on shand and you 0C. ear quickly head off cold by its nromaa raa us'. It contains no opiates, heals l'.'p .ps soothes the infiamed air nasSor0a asu stops the cough and may save S;s doctors bill. In the yellow nactoupg ug Sold by Hesterly Drug Store. "'se