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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
MYSTERY UNSOLVED.
CoFoner's Jury Unable to FIX Blame
for turner's Death.

Lucas, Dec. 17.-Only the voiceless
walls Of q little farm house near Luz
cas-. Kan, seem to know the answer
to the mystery OF the death Of Charles
McVey. s
Yarnell, the man found in q stupor
In the same house with the dead man.
says on the witness stand that he
knows nothing about what happened
and the people OF the community be-
lieve him. Many think that suicide is
the answer.
Intangible, mysterious. perhaps
only Pigment Of the Imagination. but
real in the minds of many Lucas cfti-
zens, there turks mysterious and un-
known stranger, either in the COM
munity or out in the world where
search would be unlikely, who could
tell, IL he would. the story OF Mcvey's
death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
NO USE FOR FEED IN STACK.
Meade County Farmers Depend on
Wheat Fields.

Meade. Kan. Dec 17.-There is a
shortage Of feed for cattle throughout
southwestern Kansas, but there is no
demand for It with the abundance OF
wheat pasturaxe. The stock never
looked better and thousands Of head Of
cattle In this part OF the state are al
most ready for market. having grown
fat and sleek ON the fine wheat pas
turage.
This condition is Encouraging to r.
r. steele. a prominent farmer Of Meade
county, and thus explained his trouble:
IT have 1900 tons Of feed in the stack
which want to sell. and there Is no
demand for It as long as the winter is
as open as It Is now I don't want to
wish hard luck for my neighbors, but
to get rid OF that valuable feed real
lie that we must have some cold. bliz-
xardly weather..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
perhaps


Salina, Kan, Dec. n.-The damage suit
Of Mrs. Roberta Heck against the Union
Pacific railroad has been settled out OF
court, Mrs. Heck asked for 81 500 and by
the agreement she received 81 100 Mrs.
nomination Of register Of deeds in this
county in the fall Of 1872 and while re-
turning from a campaigning trip one
evening In October her motor car was
struck by a Union Pacific engine one
mile east of Salina. The machine was
demolished and Mrs. Heck had both legs
broken and received other injuries, from
which she has not yet recovered. The
case was to have been tried at the pres
emit term of district court, but the settle
ment was agreed upon before it came to
trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
FOR TOWN MANAGER
York, Neh., Wants Salina Minister to
Take Job.

York. Neb., Dec. 17.-This town OF
six thousand is contemplating the em-
ployment Of = town manager, ana Dr.
Alexander q. Bennett, pastor OF the
First NJ. e. church of Salina, KAN, II
the man who is being considered.
Doctor Bennett went to Salina little
more than q year ago from York
Members OF the York Commerctal
club said that the question OF salary
was the only obstacle in the way OF
an offer being made to Doctor Ben
nett. It is not known here whether
Doctor Bennett would give up the
ministry to accept the offer. The ques-
ton of making an offer to the Saiina
pastor will be taken up at the Janu-
airy meeting OF the board. It Is said
that the town will be willing to pay
Doctor Bennett a. salary OF $4,000 q
year for five years. and enter into q
contract to that effect. Doctor Ben
nett's salary at Salina 10 $4,000 q year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
MAY NAME WOMAN DEAN.
State Board Hasn't Yet-Name Mem
toned for Place.


toned for Place.
Lawrence, Dec. 1.-THE board OF
administration has not created the OF
flee OF q dean Of women. according to
Chancellor Strong.
The board recommended that the
duties of the Office and its workings
in other schools be thoroughly inves-
ttgated and there IL no doubt that 1t
would create the Office II the univer-
sity council reported favorably and
asked for such an Office
Chancellor Strong said that Miss
Bigelow. dean OF women at the Uni
versity Of Colorado, would probably
be considered If the Office were Gre
ated but she has not been offered such
a position.
Kansas has never had dean OF
women. The work which falls to that
Office has been performed by the adj
visory boards and student councils.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
INTERVIEWS HOCKIN.
w. J. Burns Continues to Work on
Iron Workers Case.

Leavenworth. Kan, Dec. 17.-wn-
work caused the arrest and convic-
ton Of the alleged dynamiters, was
closeted with Herbert s. Hoclkin. for
mer secretary of the Iron Workers
union. at the United States peniten-
Burns was accompanied by John A.
Gustafas0n. q detective from Kansas
City.
The detectives. went at once to the
prison upon their arrival and request
ed an interview with Hoc1kin. OFF,
cials declined to discuss the object of
Mr.. Burns visit. After their visit with
Hockin the detectives spent an hour
with NJ. W. McClaughry, head OF the
bureau OF criminal Identification ct
the prison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
RUSTY NAIL CAUSES DEATH.
Solomon Young Man Dies Ten Days
After Accident.

Solomon. Dec. 17.-Thanksgiving
day Dennis Riordan while working
around home stepped on a rusty nail.
The injury was given immediate at
tention and little more was thought OF
it. Thursday Of last week when he
sat down to the supper table he made
the remark that he was feeling a lit
sitting by the stove in the living room
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
STICKS TO SOUIMATE.
Clay Center Girl Turns on Family for
Dentist Friend

Denver, Colo, Dec. T.-"Relatives?
I'll fight them all. I'll turn against my
own father, my own mother, anyone for
him. I'll go to prison in his place If
they'll let me-
This was the declaration of pretty
Ethel Newberry, the 10 year old Clay
Center. Kan. school girl. arrested here
Saturday night on a charge Of having
run away with DIR. Charles p. Warner,
a dentist, who is married. Both the
girl and the dentist are held.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17

the university. The secretaries Of the
University Christian associations, Miss
Mollie Carroll and Mr.. Conrad Hoff-
man. and Mrs. Hoffman, will attend
the convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
CoNCoRDIAN AROUND WORLD.
Joeeph +. Marshall Expects to Be
Gone Ten Months.

Concordia, Dec. 17.-Joseph T.
Marshall. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
70 Marshall OF this city. has left on
the initial stage OF q journey aroun9
Inc world. His ticket was bought Tor
Manila-by the way Of San Francisco.
Honolulu and Japan. The course that
he viii take from that point has not
.cs,4esnnlates . trip through Australia,
Tndfa- and much other territory out
eide the unetes and bounds Of Cloud
county. Kansas, u. 8. A. He expects
to be gone away from home for
neriod Of about ten months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17

the muscles began to stiffen- Medical
resistance was called at once and ev-
erything possible was done 20 save
th;s voune mans life, but he was be-
vond medical skill and he died.
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-20
TOM WATSON IS
ON TRIAL TODAY
Articles Against Catholics Basis
For Charges in U. S. Court;
Confessional Questions.
Associated Press.

Augusta. Ga, Oct. 2O.-Thomas E.
Watson, one time presidential candi-
date of the peoples party was placed
on trial in the United States district
court today, charged with sending OBJ
scene matter through the mails. The
specific charge is that Watson pub
lished certain alleged questions
which he claimed were asked by the
Roman Catholic priests in the CON
lessicnal and which questions the in
dlctment alleges were obscene.
These questions appeared in a SER
les of articles attacking the Roman
Catholic church and especially the
priesthood. The defense plans to
contend that the articles published in
Watson's magazine were written by
Watson as the editor and that the
conviction would be violation of the
provisions for the freedom of the
press guaranteed by tie constitution.
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-20
REPORT ON
BANK BILL SURE,
WRITES WILSON
Recess Opposed and President
Says House Will Report in
November; Senate Quicker.
Associated Press.


Washington, Oct. 2O.-President
Wilson today wrote Representative
Underwood that he believed the cur
rency bill would be reported to the
senate from the committee not later
than the first week of November and
passed by the senate after two or
three weeks debate.
The president wrote: Il have had
conferences with senate committee on
banking, currency-both democrats
and republicans. AS result Of these
conferences feel confident the re-
FORT on the bin may he expected not
later than the first week Of Novem-
ber as most members of the commit
tee with whom | have conferred have
shown themselves keenly aware Of
the disadvantages to the country of
any unnecessary delay.
81 believe the action OF the senate
on the bill will follow within two or
at most three weeks after the report
is made. In these circumstances |
should like to confer with you as to
the action the house should take
while awaiting the results"
The presidents letter renewed the
discussion of the possibility of re-
cess in the house while the senate
acts on the currency bill.
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-20

was a wreck, but the wreck of n man.
He glanced across the fire.
Americana" he said, the chief
has a good eye."
He has," muttered the other.
The redfaced man jerked a hip
flask from his clothes. lie started
to uncork 1t. But. at the first Whit
of the brandy he suddenly stopped.
Then he held the flask up, at arms
length. in the light of the flames. be-
fore the other mans eyes.
Trench, my boy" he growled,
that's why. That's why lead the
forlorn hope tomorrow-to death.
That sums up the life of Manuel
Rengifo. gentleman that was, beast
that is. gentleman that is to be-if
there Is a life in death. Yes. my
love'-he seemed to be talking now
to the liquid showing yellow against
the sides of the flask. "Yes-I mean
it-gentleman that is to be. For you
can't touch me In death, my dear.
Here you've beaten me; there I'll beat
YOU" He laughed disasreeably. "No
Il won't drink-I'll never touch you
again-because I'm free now-deadl"
His voice dropped. For there is no
life without you," he muttered-"no
into his pocket and ran his tongue
over dry lips.
mo life without you." he repeated.
THAT applies to you, too, Trench,
doesn't it?-in a different way
The American nodded. He was gaz-
Ing at the sky-gazing with eyes that
seemed to see no starlight or moon
light. only the blackness behind.
I'm sorry for you." said Rengifo.
I'm exceedingly sorry for you, be-
cause I know exactly how you feel.
But-I'u NinI
You'll lose.'
well, we needn't argue about Il.
It's going to be decided for US right
now"
There was the tramp of approach
ing men. General Olivares stepped
Into the freight. followed by an aide
de-camp. Behind them crowded
scores Of other officers and men. They
stood or sQuatted in groups about
the hre, and the light from II danced
along gun barrels. flashed back from
swort hilts and buckles. mingled with
the eager light in dark eyes.
Gentlemen" Olivares turned to
the two close to the camp fire-"I beg
that you will excuse me keeping you
waiting. found dispatches that were
most important. Now wen pro-
ceed."
He took from an inside pocket .
pack of cards. Every onlooker drew
nearer. Each of you two shall
choose a card" He turned to Rem
gifo. Major" he said, what do you
consider an appropriate card for your
self7"
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-20
KELLOGG HA|NES
SINGING PARTY
HERE NEXT WEEK

Grand Junction lovers of the clas-
sic and artistic in music will be
pleased to hear that the Kellogg
Haines Singing Party of the Redpath
lyceum bureau will be at the Majes-
tic theater Wednesday of next week,
Oct. 20 This is the first lyceum
number to be announced since Mana
ger A. r. Wilson Of that popular
playhouse signed for the Redpath
course for the 1894 season.
The Kellogg-Haines company has
been here before and created a SEN
timent of instant favor that could
not be forgotten easily, and their
return will be heralded with enthusi-
asm and pleasure. There are five
members of the kellogg-Haines party
including the pianist, Miss Lolita
Fahlen, soprano; Miss Altha Monta-
que, contralto; John Eichenberger
tenor; William A. Goldburg, baritone
and William James Breach, accom-
paniest and monologist.
No one evening is given over en-
tirely to the presentation of one
grand opera, but selections from a
gcodly number are given A few
from which choices are made are
THE Bohemian Girl" III Trava-
tore" Dolly Varden,'' Martha, "
The Chinese Honeymoon" The
Milk Maid" THE Singing Master"
and Penelope Special and elabor-
ate costumes are provided for each
production.
Manager Wilson announces that
four attractions have been listed for
the lyceum course at the Majestic.
They are the above mentioned sing
ing party. Francis Mcmillan, world s
famous violinist in January, Dixie
Quintette in January and John f.
Chambers an entertainer in Febru-
airy.
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-20

Good night, you spitfire," he called
to the hill. I'D like to clean you out
now. but haven't a man who could
walk fifty yards tonight without
dropping off asleep. But you waltz
As II in defiance. the hilltop famed
and roared again in the darkness.
knocking dirt and pebbles into OIL
wares eyes. He stamped his foot.
Hey, muchachos!' he called.
Come here" He waved his arms.
and all the officers within hearing
clustered about him.
"I want volunteer to lead for
lorn hope against that redoubt to-
morrow morning." said the general.
Every officer stepped forward. his
of that sort of thing in Venezuela 1t
would be better country. Olivares
smiled.
Thanks" he muttered. He ran his
eyes along the line of men. You and
YOU" he said. He touched two men
on the shoulder. They stepped out of
the line. A buzz of astonishment ran
up and down It The second in COM
mand looked disparagingly at the
men chosen.
How do you know that either Of
them can lead a forlorn hope?" he
asked.
Because" answered Olivares, quiet
ly. both of them want to die. Now
we'll decide the question by lot"
But an aide-de camp came running
along the ridge, evidently flled with
important news for the commander.
He drew up beside him, saluted, and
began to speak.
A man carrying q mail bag had
been caught trying to creep into La
Victoria The mail came from tho
capital. 1t included dispatches for
the government commander.
Wait" said Olivares to the two
men whom he had chosen. He has
tened away with the aide-de-camp
and the other officers.
The two men seated themselves q
aS7t distance from one of the camp
Hres kindled by the soldiers on the
ridge. From the hill no more shots
came; those who occupied II had evil
IDENTIFY decided to husband ammuni-
tion against the morrow.
One Of the men threw himself on
the ground. clasping his hands beside
hi head His hair was light and his
eyes blue; all about him. in fact, be-
spoke the foreigner. He was young,
but in the gleam of the fire his face
showed worn and unhappy-too bitter
to be really handsome, too wistful to
be really bitter.
The other man was dark, like most
venezuelans, red-faced and pimple-
splotched like few. His eyes were
watery, yet piercing; though his hand
twitched. 1t looked az II. closed, II
would make a excellent ast He
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-20

"oh-any two spot said Rengifo,
with his disagreeable laugh.
Very well-let us say the two of
clubs. And you" = he turned to
Trench, fixing his eyes keehly upon
him-"you, / take it, desire heart"
Trench nodded.
THE queen of hearts, then" OIL
wares shuffied. and passed the pack
in turn to the aide-de-camp the
American and Rengifo. Each cut in
silence. The fringe of onlookers
shifted forward till their excited
breathing ticltled the ears of the four
men beside the fire.
General Olivares. squatted on the
ground, began to deal. The first card
and the second We're diamonds. The
third was a two-eyerybody craned
forward : but 1t was the two of
spades. Six more cards fell, one by
one. from the generals hand, without
result. The tenth card was the queen
OF hearts.
Every onlooker breathed once
sharply and seemed suddenly to re-
lax. as If crumpling back on some
broken spring. Olivares quietly
gathered up the cards before him
and pocketed the full pack.
You are very lucky. Americana"
he said.
Trench bowed and received the con-
gratulations of the aide-de- camp and
other officers without word in reply
The general walked away. followed
by group after group, unit only Rem
gifo and the American were left be-
side the fire. 1t was as though these
two We're set apart by fate.
The Venezuelan leaned toward the
latter and silently shook his hand.
Then he whipped out the flask of
brandy and tilted It to his lips. When
he set 1t down Ii was half empty.
Olivares' aide-de-camp came run
ming back through the darkness.
Trench" he called, as he ran, ct
forgot to give you this letter-found
'it In the mail bag Of that Caracas
messenger we captured. Your corre-
spondent evidently thought that you
were on the other side of the fence,
because it's addressed care of the
commander-in-chief OF the govern
ment army"
He reached Trench's side and hand
ed the letter over.
From the United States" he add
ed. and = congratulations again.
Trench" In another moment he was
gone In the darkness.
Trench glanced at the address on
the envelope. tore 1t open. and began
to read hastily. Across the fire, Rem
gifo stirred, sat up, drank from his
flask. tried to rise. reeled helplessly
backward and forward a couple of
times, and tumbled prone. Trench.
without looking up read the letter
again. and n third time-very slowly
now, as If dwelling on every sentence
and word and punctuation mark.
Then. still holding the letter in his
hand. he turned his eyes to the north.
Thus he sat through the dark hours,
needless of the camp noises about him
the tramp of the squad making the
rounds. the challenges of the sem
tries-the sputter and crackle OF the
hres-heedless OF the night dews glis-
tening in the Araxs besias HIM and
of the 0n111Eh0 0a %ss9 of
RengiNA
The fi=e slimmcrs of dawn in eae
east made him start slightly and
stretch himself. He passed his hand
once over his eyes. Then he caught
sight Of the letter in his hand and
began to read again.
He felt a tap on his arm. He look
ed up. Beside him stood soldier,
salutlng: on his sleeve he wore a SER
geant's insignia.
Captain" he said. 'the men are
ready"
Trench stood up and buckled his
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-20
4 c Chicken Pot Pie, Baked DumpIlnds
The Chefs Eaxorite

&c Chicken Pot Pie. Baked Dumplinss
One fort ent in joints; 4 enp .fox,;
y teaspoontnLs sail; black peepey; 2exps
foHy; 3 ke1ei keaspoonfaks K c Baking
Poaodey; 4 keaspoonfAk salt; 4 cup
shortening; milk or cream.
Cover the fowl with boiling water and
let simmer until tender, then removet to
baking dish. Mix the \ cup -four, salt
and black pepper with cold water to
smooth paste and use to thicken the
broth. Remove the fat from the top OF
the broth if necessary before adding the
thickening. Pour this gravy over the
fowl, until it is nearly covered, and re-
serve the rest to serve apart. Sift to-
gether the -four, baking powder and salt,
three times; into this work the shorten
ing and use cream or milk to make
dough, less stiff than for biscuits. Put
this by spoonfuls over the fowl in the
dish, which it should rest upon and
completely cover. Let bake about IS
minutes.
When young. tender chickens nre scarce. this
presents most satisfactory way OF serving old
fowls. Veal or lamb prepared in this manner is
more appetizing than when served q stew.
Try this and the SO other delicious recipes In
the Cooks Book. copy of which may be
secured free by sending the colored certificate
packed in the 2S-cent enn of K baking Pow.
der 70 the JAouks MIRO. Co.. Chicago
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-20

rection Of La Victoria. Trench roea
ed over the wall A large forcs W.
coming up toward the redoubt froa
the city.
Wed better get ready" he mvs-
tered.
Yes" said the sergeant 'Thsas
new fellows are going to try n hand,
too."
Sure enough. big detach-.ens
from the force in the hollow 81 tea
on the ascent by which TrencI nen
had reached the redoubt. Anu rom
the hill range behind q thru urcs,
veering away from tho main advance
ing body, approached the crest By
the steep slope opposite that leadina
from La Victoria.
I'll take the gun over there" saiA
the American. You. sergeant, ham
die the other one" Trench turned
away. He ground his teeth The
sergeant glanced at him.
Nervous. capitan9"
do look itr' asked Trench with
a smile. And sitting beside HIS san-
non, he drew from his pocke, lst-
ter and began quietly to road H.
He read to tho foot of y lrss
page. turned over his sheet to-
paper, and started on ths ma
page. The sergeant jumped ais
feet and peered over the low u
the redoubt. Trench read Il 40
to the end. turned back the 81. nd
began all over again. He W. oIt-
ing his lips.
Hero they come!" shout the
sergeant. Tho American l.i to
his feet, examining the letter 10
pocket. The knot OF revo .s
scurried up and down the Ell e
within the redoubt. to dispc n.
selves at loopholes or about 70
guns. There was the sound ~
breathing and the click and ol
rifles being loaded.
Then. from the fringe Of und aruah
on all four sides of the L r sc
long lines OF men. hundreji a5oa
hundreds suddenly emery ma
plunged forward. crouchins. a, tssins
speed.
The young American lookod up
ward.
Let me live. oh. God!" he whs-
pered softly. please let me- live, oh.
Godl"
Then he shouted "Flrs.''
Tho redoubt shook. Prom some-
where behind an svil-smsllin7 roa
came tho thunder Of many fa2 3lu- +.
let's smashed into masonry an .s,na j.
shook Then Trench ssemee I'd
denly to 20 stone deaf and t,i, lea
over backward against his canron.
while man after man, indIstlaet I'd
the smoke around him. howlsd and
dropped to the ground.
Somebody. streaming blood. both
hands pressed to his facs, staggered
through the smoke and fell. rod anA
torn. beside the American.
TT bursti" Trench recognised the
ssrgsant's voioA 'Ths gun burst
and-my hsad!-my hsAd!" He iie1
A. Trsnch leApsd to his fest.
Dossns Of naked arms came strstcAs
ing over the top Of the wan at the
back Of the rsdoubt The muscles n
them swsiled and hs<densd; ons-tvU
tsn-twenty dishsvslsd heads crown,
"a the wall. Trench whipped out hiD
revolver. Then men began tlmpinn
down into the rsdoubt and pickin&
themselves up from tie dust and
blood there and running straight to-
ward him Bullets shrieksd pasA
Machetes whirisd and stgsagEsd be-
fore his eysAL
He tossed away his revolver. bowel
his head on the cannon beside hinN
and sobbsd A. . man soAs vhGU0
heart II breaking. ~
HI yEayg ~ EnDW0oA :,
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-20
STRIKERS ACCUSE
/. ENGINEER OF MINE

Associated Press.
Trinidad, Oct 20.-John Church,
engineer of the Empire mine of the
Southwestern Fuel company and Mrs.
Frank Bridge were arrested today on
complaint of A. c. Hill, striker.
charging that the couple rode past
the strikers tent colony at Agular
last night and fired at the tents. The
accused declare that they did not fire
a shot but that the strikers bullets
hit their automobile. They were re-
leased on bond.
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-20
BOARD TO
UPHOLD INCREASES
Report viii be rendered Late
Today; Tax Commission viii
be Backed up, Belief.
Sentinel Special Service.


Denver, Oct. 20.-After holding
sessions the greater part of last week.
the state board of equalization ex-
poets to have its report on the tax
commissions recommendation ready
tor the governor some time today
Today, by law. is the last day the
equalization board has in which to
make its final report.
The hearings of the past week in
dicate that there is division of opin-
ion among county assessors as to the
report of the tax commission. Some
think assessments should be increas-
ed while others believe they should
be lowered. The general belief is
here that the report of the board of
equalization will approve the action
of the tax commission, including the
Denver raise of S101, 100000.