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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
YAHN IS GUILTY
Convicted by Jury in Court in
Douglas County.
Killed BrOther-in-Law With
ShOtgun-NO Defense.

Lawrence, June 18.-William Yahn
was convicted of murder in the second
degree in the courts here. He was
charged with killing his brother-in-
law, George Edison, on their farm in
the southwest part of the county. He
killed Edison with a shot gun.
The trouble arose over family diff
ferences and came to climax in a
quarrel over a road grader.
The state introduced three wit
nesses. They were Sheriff Cummings,
DR.. Mark Beach the examining ply
sician, and Mrs. Edison, wife of the
II ordered man. The defense offered
no evidence nor did he offer to go on
the stand in his own defense.
The verdict of the jury was never
d ,ubted excepting the degree of muir
der, which would be decided upon.
The first vote resulted in seven for
second degree and five for murder in
the first degree. The jury finally re-
turned a verdict of murder in the sec
OQd decree.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
Get TAFT FOR WILSON.
Ex-President Substituted for Presidents
at Gettysburg.

Gettysburg, June 1S.-Following the
news that President Wilson would not
be present at the celebration of the
battle anniversary here in July, semi
official announcement was made to-
day that former President Taft would
be here to preside over the great gath
ering and to deliver the principal ora
ton on July 4, the closing day of the
anniversary.
Steps have been taken to gather to-
gcther as many as possible of the
Gettysburg women, who years ago
sang patriotic songs as Buford's cav
airy galloped through in preparation
for the fight of the first day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
IN KANSAS CAVALRY.
Veteran Who Rode in Old Eleventh
Dies at Garnett.

Garnett, Kan, June 1S.-There were
three deaths in Garnett today. Judge
Alfred Brown, 78 years old, died of
heart disease. He came to Kansas Sc
years ago. He served four years in the
Eleventh Kansas cavalry in the civil
war. Afterwards he was a contra ctor
at Leavenworth for several years. He
was probate judge of this county two
years. He leaves a widow and one
son. Mrs E. Hampshire, rs years old,
for Al years a resident here, died today.
She leaves a widower and several chill
dren. Mrs. Anna Naberhaus, % years
old, died also, leaving a widower and
two children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
INSIDE SECRETS OF
THE. SUGAR LOBBY

Illinois and Southern states were pro-
duced from the sugar mems files.
They predicted that danger to the
different localities would follow free
sugar.
Publicity Campaign.
The character of the publicity by
the beet sugar men was outlined i'll
one of the unsigned letters in the
HamliD correspondence, addressed to
sydney Ballou, one of the active fig
ures in the Hawaii sugar organization.
1t said the beet sugar men had made
a contract with the press service COM
pany at $2,500 a month for publicity
They guarantee the publication OF
$4,000 lines a month of matter per-
tanning to the sugar Industry" tn ,
letter added. 1t stated further that
1000 copies of speeches by Repre-
sentative Morgan, 10000 by Repre-
sentative Pickett of Iowa, and 5000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
BALLOON CROSS SEA.
Zeppelin Convinced DirigibIe Can
Cross Atlantic.

London, June 1S.-"Count Zeppelin and
his technical staff at Friedrichshafen are
convinced that the modern dirigible air
ship can cross the Atlantic says a Ber-
lin dispatch to the London Express, "and
it is probable that a voyage from Ger
many to New York will be undertaken
this summer.
Count Zeppelin is said to have been in
communication with the German govern
ment which is disposed to regard his
plan favorably and in the event of the
voyage being undertaken, several German
warships would be stationed in the At
lantic to render assistance Count Yep
plein believes that with good weather the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
REPORT HESSIAN FLY.
Makes Appearance in Nebraska-NO
Damage Done.

Stella, June 1S.-The Hessian fly
has made it's appearance in the wheat
fields of southeastern Nebraska and
reports of slight damage have been
made. The fly has not been seen in
any large numbers and the early har-
vest, to start shortly, will it is ex-
pected, removed the grain from all
danger.
The appearance of the insect has
been reported to the state entomolo-
gist's department and if the situation
becomes serious, immediate action will
be taken. Seventeen year locusts are
thick on the orchards of this locality
but have done no damage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18

a quarrel over the possession of
straw hat two weeks ago.
Robert Austin, a messenger boy
known as Peppers" who is said to
have given Bell the revolver used in
the quarrel, also was charged with first
degree murder. Afteer the shooting Bell
escaped on a bicycle and left the city.
Upon his return yesterday he was ar
rested. According to the police, he
said he had been in Denver, Cheyenne
and Pueblo and that his conscience
forced him to return.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
HONOR MAJOR BUTT.
Fountain in Memory of Brave Titanic
Hero.

Washington, June 1S.-Work on the
foundations for the beautiful fountain
to he erected to the memory of Major
Archibald w. Butt, military aide to
President Taft, and Francis Millet, the
artist, who lost their lives on the I'll
tanic disaster is to begin in the i'm
mediate future, it was announced to-
day. The site of the fountain will be
Immediately behind the White House
grounds and impressive ceremonies
VIII mark the memorials dedication.
The fountain is the remem brance of
friends of the two men from all over
the United States and the site for it
was given by the government through
a SDecial act of congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
HE SAVES FRENCHMAN
American Consul Prevents Execution
by Mexicans at NatamoraS.

Paris, June 18.-The life of
Frenchman taken prisoner by the
federal troops in Mexico was saved
by the Intervention of Jesse H. John
son, American consul at Matamoras,
according to advices to the French
foreign office today. Pierre Barnetche
who was suspected of favoring the
revolutionists, had been arrested and
was about to be executed summarily
by the federal military authorities
when Mr.. Johnson protested and OBJ
tanned his release.
Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Fair tonight and Thursday; continued
warmth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
Get HELLO GIRLS
Telephone Operators From
Kansas City to st. Louis.
Met by Automobiles and Taken
to Best Hotels.

st. Louis, June 18.-One hundred
strike breaking telephone girls arrived
here from Chicago and Kansas City
today. They were met at Union sta
ton by officials of the Southwestern
Telegraph and Telephone company
(BelD who took them in autom obiles
to fashionable hotels. Fifty police
men were on hand to preserve order
but there was no sign of violence.
Some of the telephone operators from
Chicago, it was stated, are veterans
in the service and others are from the
Chicago telephone training school,
st. Louis, June 1S.-The moral and
financial support of the Building Trades
Council was promised the striking tele-
phone operators at conference between
representatives of the two unions. Mrs.
Sarah Spraggon, president of the tele-
phone girls union, declared 200 more
operators would leave the switchboards
before noon tomorrow. The union has
fifty-three members and it is predicted the
number of strikers will reach this total
within the next twenty-four hours.
Five operators from the main exchange
were applauded by crowds of spectators
when, instead of entering the taxcabs
waiting to take them home, broke through
the line of policemen and Joined their
striking sisters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
Continued on Page Six.)
KIDNAPS CHILD
Discharged House Maid DiSap-
pears With Girl.
Police Are Searching-POssible
Revenge Motive.

Kansas City, June 1S.-The police
are searching for Gladys Names, an
is year old house maid, who has been
missing since Saturday with Josephine
Jordan, the II year old daughter of
Frederick Jordan, Kansas City, Kan,
truck farmer. Mrs. Jordan discharged
the Names girl Friday last. Satur-
day she returned to the Jordan home
and secured permission to take JOS
ephine to a picnic. Neither girl re-
turned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
POOR RESCUE WORK.
In Saving Son Father Ignites Gaso-
line Can.

Kansas City, June 1S.-To the ef-
fort of Mrs. Landa Aaron, her hus-
band, tailor and their son, probably
owe their lives. Smelling smoke,
Aaron rushed into the kitchen to find
his son playing about a fire of papers
on the floor. In his rush to eXun-
guish the flames, he kicked over can
of gasoline which exploded, igniting
the garments of both. Mrs. Aaron
wrapped her husband and son in rugs
and dragged them out. She received
serious burns on the arms, feet and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18

Glenarm, Ill. obtained $500 from a
small safe in the express car. They
failed to get several thousand in a Sec
ond and larger safe. This statement
was made upon arrival of the train
here today by officials of the road. A
reward of $1,000 was offered for the
capture of the robbers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
REAL MEXICAN STYLE.
Movement on to "Take Charge of
October Elections"

Washington, June 1S.-Francisco De La
Barra, Mexican foreign minister, advised
the Mexican embassy here that he has
called a meeting of leaders and principal
members of all political parties in Mexico,
proposing that they constitute themselves
a civic league to take charge of the cleo
tionS on October 20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
Girl Strike Breakers Jeered.

Kansas City, June 1S.-The Bell Tele-
phone company sent a carload of girls,
expert telephone operators, from its Kan
Sas City exchanges to take the places of
operators who struck in st. Louis. The
plans for sending the girl strikebreakers
We're engineered with great secrecy. The
girls We're taken to the union station in
small parties. The news leaked out how
ever, and the union railroad men about
the depot gathered at the cars and jeered
the girls
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
START HUNGER STRIKE
Six Imprisoned Suffragettes Refuse
to Eat.

London, June 1S.-The six Suf-
fragette leaders who were sentenced
to long terms of Imprisonment yester-
day for conspiracy, began a hunger
strike" Immediately after reaching
Jail The prisoners declared when
sentence was pronounced that they
would refuse to eat and would compel
the authorities to release them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
GOMPERS CRITICAL.
PHYSICIANS Admit Labor Leaders Con-
ditiOn Is Alarming.

Washington, June 1S.-Physicians
attending Samuel Gompers, president
of the American Federation of Labor,
admitted that their patient was in a
critical condition, and that they could
give no assurance of his recovery. Mr..
Gompers is in the Episcopal Eye, Ear
and Throat hospital here, where he
recently underwent an operation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
HEAT NOT ABATED.
Thermometer Above 80 and More to
Come.

The hot weather did not abate today
and the chances are that the heat
wave is here for some time to come.
The forecast is for unsettled but gem
orally fair weather but continued warm.
Other Kansas cities are having about
as hot weather as Topeka and south
east Kansas is considerably warmer.
There has been no rainfall in this part
of the country for several days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18

Nazareth, Pa, June 1S--The pro-
vincial synod of the Moravian church
of the northern district of the United
States. embracing churches from New
York to Canada, opened its sessions
here today. The synod meets every
five years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
TODAY'S GAMES.

Western.
Denver at Sioux City, clear.
Lincoln at Omaha, clear.
Wichita at St Joseph, clear.
Topeka at Des Moines, post
poned.
National.
Philadelphia at Chicago, clear.
Boston at Pittsburg, clear.
New York at Cincinnati, clear.
Brooklyn at st. Louis, clear.
American.
Chicago at Philadelphia, CD
Detroit at Boston, clear.
St. Louis at New York, clear.
Cleveland at Washington, clear.
Association.
ST. Paul at Louisville, clear.
Milwaukee at Indianapolis,
clear.
Kansas City at Colum bus, clear.
Minneapolis at Toledo, clear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
CONSCIENCE HURT.
Boy Confesses Murder in Quarrel
Over Hat.

Kansa City, Mo-, June 18.-Charles
Bell, a messenger boy 19 years old, to-
day was charged with first degree mur-
der on the strength of a confession the
police say he made, admitting that he
had shot and killed George Howard,
another messenger boy. in the course OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
Severe Earthquake Shock.

1S.-A severe earthquake shock was
felt here shortly after midnight. 1t
caused considerable excitement, but
no damage or loss of life has been
reported.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
Investigate Oil Prices.

washington, June 11.-lnyeStlga-
ton by the secretary of commerce
whether the price of oil in Oklahoma,
is being artificially fixed and by
whom was passed in a resolution to-
day by Senator Owe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
Seattle for Terminals.

Seattle, June 1s.-The voters of
Seattle authorized today bond issue
of SS,O00,00o for the development of
terminals on the East waterway under
direct public ownership and operation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-18
As Moral as Any Class.

"It is not the purpose of the COM
mittee to show any such relations. I
do not believe, and 1 do not think the
commission believes, there is any
more immortality among working girls
than any other class.
1T may be true that working girls
are subjected to more temptations.
but it is not the committees purpose
to draw out any facts not in direct
relation to the subject of the inquiry
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-11-07
COUNTY NEWS
WEYBRIDoE.

Large and appreciative audiences
greeted the pastor at both the morning
and evening services at the local church
last Sunday. The anthem which was
sung by the ladies of the choir at the
morning service was fine At the even
ing service the male quartet sang a solo
and chorus which was unusually good.
The sermons by the pastor were power
full and very instructive.
Road Commissioner DoOlin has resumed
work on the roads to finish up intended
work before winter.
G. H. Sturtevant was at his home here
last Sunday, returning to his work in
the southern part of the state Monday
morning.
c. + Fiske and family moved into
their new and commodious rooms, over
the store of Gage & Flske, last Saturday
Miss Matte Gravel is visiting relatives
in Troy, N. H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elroy Babcock and Mrs.
G. r. Brittell visited in Bristol last
Wednesday.
George H. Olcott left here last Tuesday
for brief stay among friends in st.
Adams and Georgia.
The topics for the sermons next Sun
day, November 8, by the pastor at the
NJ. E. church will be: Morning, mot
far from Beulah Land" Evening, 1.-THE
Supper" There will be special music.
Several masons from here attended the
regular meeting of Union lodge, No. 2,
at Middlebury last Tuesday night.
Mrs. Winona Shaw was the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wright at New
Haven junction last Wednesday.
The Ladies' Aid society were pleasantly
entertained at the home of Mrs. G.. IL.
Sturtevant last Wednesday.
Wesley Sturtevant was in Burlington
on business last Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Varney, who
make their home with Mr. and Mrs. A.
j. Thompson, celebrated their sixty sixth
wedding anniversary Sunday by an
automobile ride to MiddIebury and New
Haven. Mr.. Varney is 81 and his wife
SO years of age.
News was received in town of the
birth of son to Mr.. aud Mrs. G. H. V.
Allen of Fair Haven. Mrs Allen will be
remembered as Miss Cecile Child of this
town.
Mrs. Lydia Hanks is spending few
days in Bristol with her aunt
Mr. and Mrs. Babcock attended a
funeral in otarksboro Friday.
Teachers examinations at Middlebury
Graded school Thursday and Friday
November 10 and IA
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-11-07
sHOREHAM.

The next meeting of Shoreham Grange
will be held November ID.
Miss Laura Atwood returned to Ithaca
October %.
Miss E S. Griswold is spending few
weeks with Miss Jennie Witherell.
Prof. C. E. Millington of Troy was in
town last week tuning pianos.
Mr., and Mrs. Malcolm B. Douglas
returned from their wedding journey
Thursday week.
The funeral of Edward Stokes was
held at st. Genevieve church Monday
morning at 10 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.. Dudley are the
parents of ten-pound boy, born Octo.
Der 20.
Charles Ward is spending few weeks
with relatives and and friends in New
York and vicinity.
Henry Belden with Ethel and Ashley
was in Benson Sunday to attend the
funeral OF his mother.
Among those on the sick list last week
we're Mrs. Elizabeth Waters, Alice Har-
per and John Stokes.
Mrs. Juliette Millington, who has
been guest of relatives, several weeks.
returned to Troy last week Wednesday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-11-07
A VALUABLE DAIRY
FARM FOR SALE

Located in Leicester, Addison Coun-
ty, Vermont, and about one-fourth of
a mile from Leicester Junction rail
road station. Said farm contains
about 100 acres, with modern build
ings and three tenement houses. The
buildings are supplied with water from
a never failing spring, pumped by
windmill to wrought iron tank in
the dooryard. The property is we'll
fenced and under high state of cul-
tivation, and is modern dairy farm
with sufficient stanchions for so head
of cattle. There is also good sugar
bush equipped with modern utensils.
For further information address +. ].
Ormsbee or Frank w. Williams of
Brandon, Vermont. asia
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-11-07

These are trying days for the dairy
cows and feeding cattle that are al
lowed to spend the heat of the day in
pasture Where it is not possible to
shelter them where the darkness or
screens will keep the flies out, the ami
mails should be protected by treating
them with some kind of fly repellant
These will not keep all the flies from
biting, but they will help. A good
homemade repellant may be made by
mixing one pint fish oil, one pint tar
and one tablespoonful crude carbOlic
acid This should be applied by means
OF cloths and rubbed over the parts Of
the body usually attacked by the flies
One part zenoleum "a standard disin-
fectant). four parts linseed oil and for
ty parts water also gives excellent re-
suits. This may be applied by either
spray or cloth.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-11-07
FACT and FICTION
Experiences of Middlebury Citizens
Are Easily Proven to be Facts.


The most superficial investigation will
prove that the following statement from
a resident of Middlebury is true. Read
it and compare evidence from Middle
bury people with testimony of strangers
living so far away you cannot investi-
gate the facts of the case. Many more
citizens of Middlebury endorse Doan's
Kidney Pills.
S. $. Meekin, barber, Franklin ST.,
Middlebury, VT, says: Il had a severe
attack of kidney complaint and my
back panied me so intensely that was
unable to rest well. Knowing of Doan's
Kidney Pills, l got a box and they
brought me prompt relief. 1t was not
long before | was restored to good health
and every symptom of my complaint was
removed | confirm all l said about
Doan's Kidney Pills when l publicly
endorsed them before. You may con-
tinue to use my statement"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Miburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States
Remember the name - Doan's- and
take no other. adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-11-07
MoNkToN.

Fire destroyed the store occupied by
Roy Nash Tuesday night and also de-
stroyed the wheelwright and blacksmith
shop of III. j. Vancelette. They succeed
ed in saving the storehouse and icehouse
nearby. The loss is $500, insured for
$500. The origin of the fire is unknown.
The Rev. G. G. Cornell returned from
Argyle, N. Y, Saturday.
Charles Shepherd is visiting in Keene,
N. H.
F. d. McEntee has rented the tene.
ment house of B. @. Gee and will move
there this week.
A Halloween party was enjoyed by
the school at the home of their teacher,
Mrs. G. g. Cornell, Friday evening.
The Ladies' Aid society was enter
tanned for dinner at the home of Mrs
Della Dean Thursday. A chicken pie
dinner was served.
Frederick III. Palmer of Burlington is
the guest of his brother and wife, Mr..
and Mrs. K. II. Palmer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-11-07
Women Subject TO
Kidney Troubles

beg to say that have been con
slant sufferer with severe pains in my
back and was on the verge of nervous
prostration resulting from kidney trouble
and other complications. A friend of
mine recommended DIR Kilmer's Swamp.
Root as sure cure for these troubles.
Acting upon her advice l began taking
Swamp Root and began to improve be-
fore l had finished the first bottle. /
continued its use until l had taken sew
eral bottles and continued to improve
until l was completely cured. l am
happy to say that am as well as any
woman on earth and have been so for
the past nine years, thanks to DIR. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, and l cheerfully recon-
mend it to all who suffer from kidney
trouble.
Very truly yours,
MRS. ALVA BAXTER,
407 Cypress St., Orange, Texas.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 2lst day of March, 1918.
j. j. BALL.
Notary Public.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-11-07

Teachers examinations at Middlebury
Graded school Thursday and Friday,
November l3 and IA
At 10 o'clock Saturday morning, No
vember LIST, at the home of the officiating
clergyman, the Rev. T. A. Howard,
occurred the marriage of Miss Della
Parker Brown and Gustavous Fuller
Brown, both of Orwell. Thew left for
Montreal on their wedding trip with best
wishes of their many friends
Mrs o. G. Baker of Brandon has been
spending few days with Mrs. Clara
Brown.
l. w. Hitchcock was seriously ill the
last of the week, but is much better.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-11-07
STATE NEWS.

Farrar q Hayes, Enosburg cattle
buyers, made recent shipment from
that place October a. in fact one of the
largest to leave the cattle yards there for
several years. The shipment included
1876 cows, six bulls, 81 hogs, 81 calves.
and 12 lambs. 1t required seven cars to
accommodate the stock.
Isaac Kimberly Allen, 81. a we'll
known Civil war veteran, died about
5 AS O'Clock Monday morning at his
home in Brattleboro, following a week s
illness with ulcer of the stomach. He
served in 4th Vermont Regiment.
James A. Bardwell, manager of the
Western Union telegraph office in Brat
tleboro, and one of the oldest men in
continuous service with the company in
the entire country, will be retired on a
pension, at his own request, November
I, which is the Goth anniversary of his
birth.