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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

hear of a calamity and sot. out to look
fur de remains.
II happened to be in Snyder's gro
Gerry a few evenings ago when Brud-
der Bromo Larkins walked in. / was
dar to buy a pound of brown sugar
and quarter of a pound of 30-cent
tea. l was dar to do it in my humble
way, and not crowd anybody else. I
was talkin' wild de grocer bout de
Panamaw Canal, and how it would
benefit the world at large when Brud-
der Bromo come Dustin in and or
dered fo' pounds of swhite sugar, half a
pound of de best tea, real Java coffee
and a hull sack of lour. He called de
grocer Jim, and he called me governor,
and he strutted up and down and told
about bein' out in de kentry to see a
200-acre farm.
WAS I deceived? Was dat grocer de-
ceived? Was de lame woman who came
deceived? No, sab. We all knowed dat
if Brudder Bromos debts was paid he
wouldn't have huff left to buy pint of
peanuts. We knowed dat his old boss has
mortgage on it, and dat all de furniture
in his house was bought on de installment
bag and an ass. l hain't gwine to say
anything directly to him tonight but I'm
sayin' dat some night when he's swellin'
up and down de street and akin small
boys if dey hev seen anything of his
chauffeur and auto he will suddenly bump
into me. Two minutes later he will be on
whar he am at!
Il wanted to find Brudder Downright
Johnson de odder day and ak him If he
had any coon-grease to spare fur my
butes. l knowed he worked in a wood
yard, and while 1 on my way ober L
was Jfned by white man. / nebber jine
a white man of my own accord, but If dey
Jine me feel duly honored. 1t happened
dat he was gwine to de same wood yard.
When we got der de boss happened to be
out, and Brudder Downright was SO
shame OBJ bein' seen at work dat he be-
gan to swell around and claim dat he was
de boss. He didn't want white folks to
know dat he labored wild his hands. He's
behind in his rent, in debt all ober, and
couldn't hold a funeral ober a cat widout
borrowin' de money, and yet he felt dat
1t would degrade him to be seen at work!
l didn't glib him away, but / know what
DAT white man thought OBJ him.
tell you, my friends, dat things am
gettin what you might call bustiferous.
De Guild man wants to git ahead too fast
Bekase he's got his foot on de ladder he
wants to rush right on de top at once.
He wants to swell out and to swagger
and to be what he can nebber be. He
hain't deceivfn' anybody, not even hisself.
He's jest playin' de fool, and If he keeps
1T up a few years longer he'll reap de re-
ward. He'll come down off de roof wid
a smash and a squash, and 1t will be 80
years befo' he gifts ober his back ache!'-
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
Threatened WILSON,
"Black Hand" Suspect Demanded
$4,000 of President-Arrested

: Youngstown, Ohio, June 7.-Guiseppe
Pomaro. 80 years old, was arrested here
today on the charge of sending a black
hand letter to President Wilson, demand
ing 5000. Pomaro was taken to Warren
and given a hearing before United States
Commissioner Gilmer. He will be taken
to Cleveland. 1t is said the man admits
his guilt. giving as a reason that he
"just wanted the money"
The letter demanding the money was
mailed May 20 and was turned over to the
secret service department Captain Wash
er arrived in the city two days ago and
aided by the local police located Pomaro
at Jos North Wait street 1t is said
Pomaro is one of a ''black hand band
operating in this section and having con-
nections in New York the eastern
end and reaching through this district
from Pittsburg, Newcastle, East Youngs-
town and Cleveland.
The police are said to have a record of
a number of houses in East Youngstown
where the gang has met. The demand
made recently for $1,000 from Anthony
Parilla, a well to do local italian, is
thought to have come from khe same
band.
The envelope was addressed: Mr.. Will
son, President of the United States,
Washington, D. c.
The letter read as follows:
Mr.. President: Send $1,000 or 1t will
be the worst for you. (Signed,
"GUISEPPI POMARO,
''2S North Watt Street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

Ash, ct al, Charles E. Gibson) ap-
pellant; appeal from Stanton county
Reversed and remanded with directions
to sustain the appellants motion and
enter the judgment nunc pro tune as
it was rendered.
A. F. Underwood, appellant v. Henry
F. Fosha, ct al, appellees; appeals
from Riley county Reversed and re-
manded for a new trial.
State of Kansas, appellant V. Rock
Massa, appellee; appeal from Cherokee
county. Reversed and remanded with
directions to overrule the defendants
motion and sustain the states motion.
WEST, ].
Dennis D. Doty, appellant V. The
Township of Garfield, Finney Co. ap-
Reversed and remanded for further
proceedings.
Theodore Hartz, appellant v. F. o.
Fits. appellee: appeal from Greeley
county Affirmed.
John Murphy, appellant v Paramount
Township, ct al, appellees; appeal from
Leavenworth county. Reversed and re-
manded for further proceedings.
]. p. Weigand. appellee V. r. F.
Knight, ct al. appellants: appeal from
Sedgwick county. Affirmed.
Helen F. Ryan, ct al, appellees V.
William ]. Cullen, ct al appellants; ap-
peal from Leavenworth county. Re
versed and remanded for further pro-
ceedingS.
The Oregon Rid and Navigation Co.,
appellants V. o. L. Thisler, appellee;
appeal from Dickinson county. Re-
manded for new trial on question as
to whether s3O6 rate was legally in
force at time of shipment in accord
ance with interstate commerce act; in
other respects judgment affirmed.
Joseph Bunger. appellant v. Lena
Burger, appellee; appeal from Johnson
county. Affirmed.
Claude Chandler. appellant V. Chester
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her entrance into pictures she played
and created many parts ranging from
Shakespeare to melodrama.
Miss Gauntiers entrance into pic
lures was unprecedented and quite
accidental-in fact, her first few ap-
pearances were made as secretively as
possible, for it was five years ago when
pictures had not the prestige they
have now, and those who worked in
them were looked down upon by the
rest of the profession" Soon, how
ever, she recognized the possibilities of
the silent drama, and threw her whole
heart and soul into the work.
Highly imaginative, keenly analyti
cal, original to a degree, and with
gamblers instinct for taking chances,
Miss Gauntier has been the instigator
of many of the pathf1nding expeditions
in which she has taken part.
In addition to her duties as leading
woman, Miss Gauntier has written 50
per cent of all the scenarios in which
she has appeared, has given her per-
sonal attention to all scenarios submit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

ted to her, has produced pictures her
self, has acted as a consulting director
of the company's manager, and has
crossed the Atlantic ten times.
Miss Russell was one of the first big
successes in moving pictures She was
also the first to lecture on the subject,
and a few years ago made tour of
the United States, appearing at all the
largest houses, Iecturing on motion
pictures. This tour was one of the
great successes of her career. Recep-
lions and banquets were given her in
all the cities in which she appeared.
Last fall a leading New York news
paper conducted a popularity contest
in which all the prominent photo-play
ers were contesting. The decision of
popularity was awarded on the number
of votes cast, and Miss Russell easily
won first place, getting $4,000 more
votes than her nearest competitor.
Miss Gauntier and her players have
a studio at Jacksonville, Fla. Miss Rus
sell and her company have their head
quarters at Austin, Tex.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
BELATED WEDDING.
After Six Years Divorce Opens Way
for EIopers.

New York, June Some time
within the next week or ten days
Jere Knode Cooke, the former Hemp
stead, L. l., clergyman, whose wife
divorced him yesterday, will be mar
ried to Floretta Whaley, with whom
he eloped six years ago. The date of
the marriage has been set for the day
Cooke receives a certified copy of the
divorce decree from the Hartford,
Conn.,, court that granted it.
1.-The honeymoon said Cookies
lawyers today, probably will be an
afternoon off and a dinner and even
ing at the theater. They will not be
married by a minister; the ceremony
will be a civil one. Mr.. Ennison and
possibly Floretta's grandmother will
witness the CEREMONY
Cooke was working as usual today
on downtown sl5yscraper at his trade
as painter and decorator.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

The poet, his eyes in a fine frenzy
rolling, called beauty a fatal gift. But
that was a hundred years ago, and of
course before moving pictures were
even thought of. 1t is doubtful if he
would say that now, in view of the
swollen streams of shekels that are
continually pouring in upon pretty
movie actresses.
Among the prettiest and therefore
most popular young women in moving
pictures today are Miss Martha Rus
sell and Miss Gene Gauntier, leading
ladies for the Warner people of New
York The Misses Russell and Gauntier,
however, don't depend entirely upon
their beauty for their success. They're
both actresses of unusual histrionic
talent.
Miss Gauntier was born and reared
in Kansas City, Mo. She went on the
legitimate stage while yet in her teens,
and the second years of her stage ex-
perience found her the leading woman
for Harry Beresford in 1.-The Wrong
Mr.. Wright Between that time and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
TO ENLARGE MAJESTIC
Plans Considered for $500 Improve
ment of Theater

Frank c. Squires. the architect, has
been drawing plans for the remodeling
of the Majestic theater. According to
The Construction News, the plans in
clude an addition to the building of
reinforced concrete, 32x50 feet in size.
The estimated cost of the improve
ments is $500.
It was admitted at the Majestic Of
flee this morning that some improve
ments have been discussed but no def
mite information was obtained. When
L. NJ. Crawford returns from a trip
to New York city the details will be
worked out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

versed and remanded for further pro-
ceedings.
In re application of ]. w. Hollinger
for writ of habeas corpus; original
proceeding Wit SI1tr allowed
Charles E. Gibson, appellant, VS..
Charles NJ. Boynton, appellee; appeal
from Stanton county. Reversed.
The Northrup National bank, ap-
pellant, VS.. The Webster Refining Co.
ct al, appellees; appeal from Allen
county. Affirmed.
The Long Bell Lumber Co, appel
liant, VS.. The McCray Band Co, appel
lee; appeal from Montgomery county.
Affirmed.
Rebecca L. Phillips ct al, appellees,
VS.. The Arkansas Valley Interurban
Rly Co, appellant; appeal from Sedg-
| wick county, first division. Reversed
and remanded with instructions to
| render judgment for appellant.
J. H; Nesbitt ct al. appellees' VS.
peal from Logan county. Modified;
costs taxed to appellees
Al Delmore, appellee, VS.. The Kan
sas City Hardwood Flooring Co., ap-
| pellant; appeal from Wyandotte coun-
ty, division 1. Affirmed.
Belle Mott. admrx., appellee, VS..
Roy e Long ct al, appellants; appeal
-remanded for further proceedings.
BY PORTER. J.
In re application to disbar E. c.
Wilcox: original disbarment proceed
ings. Judgment of disbarment entered
against accused.
Caroline Maerz Offenstein ct al, ap-
pellees VS. Hymenous Weygandt, ap-
pellant; appeal from Sedgwick county
division -. Reversed and remanded
with directions to enter judgment for
defendant for costs.
Cora B. Steffen, Administrative, etc,
appellant VS.. A. F. & S. F. Ry. Co.,
appellee; appeal from Sedgwick coun-
ty division p. Affirmed.
F. w. Heaton, appellee vs. The St.
Paul & Marine Insurance Co. appellant;
appeal from Seward county. Affirmed.
Lingenfelter, appellant; appeal from
Sumner county. Reversed and remand
ed for further proceedings.
State of Kansas appellee VS. &c. G.
Wilcox, Herman c. Ericsson and Cory
Black, appellants; appeal from Shaw
nee county. Affirmed. (West J. not
sitting).
BENSON, ].
w. Taylor, appellee VS.. Alfred Adams,
appellant; appeal from Stevens coun-
ty. Affirmed.
]. o. Hockett, appellee VS.. W. L. Earl
ct al appellants; appeal from Jewell
county. Affirmed.
J. F. Mottin, appellant VS.. The Board
County Commissioners, Leavenworth
county, appellee; appeal from Leaven-
worth county. Reversed and remand
ed with directions to override the de-
murrer and proceed with the cause.
Lucy A. Cain ct al. appellees VS..
Western Union Telegraph Co. appel
liant; appeal from Labette county. At
firmed.
The Monarch Portland Cement Co.
appellant VS.. Allen Washburn, appellee;
appeal from Kingman county; the
Monarch Portland Cement Co. appellant
VS.. Allen Washburn, ct al, appellees;
appeal from Kingman county. Judg-
ment in both causes reversed and re-
manded with directions to overrule the
demurrer.
Mary N. Taylor, appellant V. John T.
Danley, ct al, appellees; appeal from
Ccott county: affirmed.
Nettie P. Fem, appellee V. The
Northwestern National Life Insurance
Co., appellant; appeal from Sedgwick
county; affirmed.
John Plummer. appellee V. Charles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
MADE BANK NOTES.
Nebraska Man Faces Charge of Coun-
terfeiting Much Money.

Oxford, Neb., June Wv. F. Linnaberry
of oxford was arrested yesterday charged
with counterfeiting notes of the United
States national bank of Omaha; the First
National bank of Albert Lea, Mimi, and
the Marine National bank of Buffalo, N.
Y. Linnaberry is said to have confessed
that he has been engaged in the business
for the most part of his twelve years resi-
dence here.
No plates have been discovered and it
is claimed they were destroyed, he having
concluded to quit communicating.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
suffragettes Must Pay for windows

London. June MT. and Mrs. ePthick
London, June 7.-Mr. and Mrs. Pethick
Miss Christabel Pankhurst and Mrs.
Mabel luke, representing the Woman's
Social and Political union, were today
condemned by the kings bench court to
pay 81, $40 damages in a suit brought by
number of West End London shopkeep-
ers for damage in smashing windows dur
ing suffragette raids.
The hearing lasted three days. AS this
was a test case it is expected many SIM
liar suits will follow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
NO HOPE FOR HER.
Doctors Abandon Efforts to Save In
jured Suffragette.

EPSON, June Miss Emily Wflding
Dawson. the suffra gette who was injured
in attempting to stop the kings horse in
the derby on Wednesday, is in a sinking
condition at the local hospital. The doc
tors in attendance declared there is no
hope for her recovery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
FOR REHABILITATION.

Constantinople, June Tt is re-
ported that several OF the European
powers have instructed their embas-
sizes and legations 10 take collective
steps in the Balkan capitals to de-
mand the rehabilitation Ct the respec-
tive armies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
Ingalls, to Make Moose Speeches

Atchison, Kan. June 7.-ShefieId In
gals has accepted an invitation ~
campaign for the Progressive ticker in
New Jersey and Massachusetts, next
fall, prior to the gubernatoriaI cleo
tions. Henry Allen of Wichita induced
Mr.. INGALLS, to tour the two Eastern
states for the third party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

The city Jail has undergone some
changes in the past week which have
added to the appearance of the interior of
the building. The ground floor has been
repainted in white and presents a newer
appearance. The basement has been re-
plastered and a new system of electric
lights has been installed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles William
Hack, l15 Linden street. June 5. twins, a
boy and girl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

f. w. (SkeeD Adams is now manager OF
the National Hotel Company's barber
shop.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

Beginning today the J. Thomas Lumber
Co. will close the office and yards at ~
clock Saturday in order to give the men
and teams recreation and rest during
June, July and August.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

Two divorces were granted in the first
division of the district court this morning
by Judge Dana Austin H. Kelsey was
granted divorce from Mary Susan KEEL
sey and Ida r. Bailey was granted a d.
vorce from Edward l.. Bailey
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

Mary c. Sanders and Edna Brown were
freed from the bonds of matrimony this
morning against John Sanders and
Charles Brown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

A. II. Mitchell and Bertha woodruff
colored, have been arrested on the charge
of disturbing the peace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

f. ]. Travis, local cab man, was ar
rested on the charge of soliciting cal
patronage at the Santa Fe depot and i,
out on bond.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
LOCAL MENTION.

w. F. jeffrey. Dentist, 7o6 Kansas ave-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

DR.. F. d. Walsworth and Jack voight
were both arrested this morning for cut
ting corners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

Dosey Cantrell was granted a divorce
from Matilda CantreI in the first division
of the district court this morning on the
grounds of desertion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

On account of the threatening weather
there were no marriage licenses issued in
the probate court this morning. Judge
Mcfarland thought many June couples
wanted to start life out with sunshine in
stead of clouds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

This is the end of the first week of the
teachers institute and it has been very
successful, according to County Superin-
tendent Ely About two hundred teachers
have entered and they have all attended
regularly The meetings are held at the
high school
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-02-27
SEEKS Arrest 0F
PIGEON SHOOTERS
KenOSha Humane Officer Makes
Charges Of Cruelty.

Kenoshd. Wis, Feb 26. James H.
karnes, agent OF the Eeuosha County
Humane society, appealed to the dis.
trict attorney and the municipal
judge here for the issuance of fifty
John Doe warrants for the arrest
of the members Of a Chicago gun club
which has been holding "live bird"
shooting contests at a road house on
the state line just south of kenosha
It is declared that many prominent
Chicago sportsmen are connected
with the club. which has been con.
ducting semiWeekly shooting con.
tests for the last month.
1t is alleged that in the last week
LOCO live pigeons We're slauphtered.
The hGmane society agent claims
that hundred of wounded pigeons have
been picked up by farmers in from
two rods to two miles of the place
where the shooting was held. He
says that many of the birds were left
to freeze TO death
Mr. Karnes promises To appeal to
the courts for an Injunction to pre-
vent further slaughter of the live
birds
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-02-27
Jeremiah Crowley

died in this city last Friday morning,
at the home of his sister Mrs. Joseph
Engels, after an illness of several
months.
Jerry Crowley, as he was familarly
called, d,-was born in Mineral Point
fifty five years ago, ana always lived
here. He learned the carpenter trade
and became an expert workman, pains
taking in every task entrusted to him
His was of gentle nature, and every
one who knew him was his friend. On
account of failing health he was com
PEELED to give up active work, and his
passing was not unexpected.
The funeral took place Monday morn
ing from st. Marys Catholic Church,
with burial in st. PauPs cemetery, Rev
L. P. O'Reilly officiating.
TIE people from out of town who were
present were: Mrs. Charles Burghardt
Miss Mary Burghardt, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Brennan, Janesville; Mrs
Catherine Geib and Miss Emma Gelb
LaSalle: Joseph Lynch, Delavan; James
o, ,Neill, Dodgeville
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-02-27
HURLEY POLICE CLEARED
Charges of Their Having Solicited
Bribes Fall Flat.

Hurley, Wis, Feb. 26.-The charge
of soliciting hribes, preferred against
Chief Of Police Dardas and Night
Watchman Bardosons, appears to have
fallen fiat as the town board, after
discussing the matter vcted to rein
state both, and they are back on the
job.
The Iron County Bar, saloon run
by Colonel Howard, was ordered shut
by the court this week on the showing
made by Chief Dardas that the place
was selling liquor without a license
In strict accordance with the Baker
law. Judge Thomas adiudged How.
ard guilty of selling liquor without a
license and suspended sentence thirty
days. The violation of the law is
said to have been a technical one,
and it is expected the saloon will be
opened by July |.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-02-27
ENTERED INTO REST
Death of Carl Grimm.

Carl Grimm, the eldest child of Mr..
and Mrs. Lawrence Grimm of this city,
died at his home, Thursday, Feb. 20.
He was born in Dodgeville Jan. 30,
1900. thus making him l3 years and 20
days old at the time of his death,
Although he had been patient sufferer
of the Addison disease for number of
months, death came unexpected and
sudden. He was bright, cheerful
little fellow, who was loved by all who
knew him. He leaves to mourn his loss,
his parents, three sisters and two
brothers besides numerous other rela-
tives and friends. The funeral was
held at ST. Mary's church Saturday
morning at 10 O'Clock and the remains
were then laid to rest IN st. Mary $
sympathy of the community in their
bereavement.
The out of town people who attended
the funeral were; Mrs. Annie Kotte
and daughter Lucy, Highland; Mr.. and
Mrs. Godfrey Laufenberg, Montfort
Peter Grimm, Clara Grimm and Mr..
and Mrs. John Mckinley. Dodgeville; !;
Joseph kotte, Avoca; Ben. Kotte,
Janesville; Conrad Grimm. Milwaukee ;
aud Mrs. Marvin Tredinnick and son,
LaSal'a, Ill.