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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
HIGH ROLLER PINCHED.
Secured Entertainment by Pretend
ing to Buy Goods.

Kansas City, July 26.-B. F.
O'Neill, the gay undertaken whose life
of luxurious entertainment at the
hands of dealers in undertakers' sup
plies in several cities ended yester-
day with his arrest here, stood before
Judge Latshaw in the criminal court
today and heard the jurist revoke his
parole from a two-year sentence to
the penitentiary for forgery. He was
convicted last April, but paroled.
Since then, according to the police,
O'NeilI has assumed the role of q
prospective buyer of big stocks of
goods, being lavishly entertained. He
frequently borrowed money from
representatives of the companies and
had them cash the checks. One of
the men who cashed a check for him
caused his arrest yesterday. O'Nei1l
will be sent to jefferson City to serve
his tWO-year term.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
WANTS THREE AUTOS
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Asks Congress for Machines.

Washington. July 26.-Secretary Will
son, of the department of labor who has
informed congress that one touring :tu-
tomoble, an electric runabout and All
automobile truck are necessary to the
good conduct of the new department
apparently has launched his request on
a rocky legislative road. Members of
the house who were friendly to the de-
mand. admitted today that the minor
ity members probably would have
fun with the item which likely will
be included in the urgent deficiency
bill that the appropriations committee
now is preparing.
II am afraid Secretary Wilson's re-
QUESTION will develop tire trouble, bad
cylinders and bent aXles,' said IN of
the Democratic leaders. before It
gets past the minority objections.
Other department heads have their 10
tors and Mr.. Wilson should have his,
but this is the day of reprisals"
Secretary Wilson has estimated Tat
the three cars would cost not to eX-
coed $4,000. This amount, however, may
be cut down by the appropriation COM
mittee through the substitution Of
cheaper cars
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
BAN ON DANCING
Ordinance Is Proposed Which
Prohibits Public Affairs
Unless a Permit Be Obtained
From the Chief of Police.

An ordinance which has been drawn
up by City Attorney Ralston and will
be presented to the commission within
the next two weeks makes it unla wful
for any person or organiza ton to hold
a public dance without first obtaining
a permit from the chief of police.
Fancy the sophisticated college chap
striding into the police court and meek
ly inquiring if his set will be allowed
to give a subscription party. The or
dinance also prohibits Tagging and
there was quite bit of Raging at
many of the big parties last winter. If
pretty girl in a pink chiffon frocN
does a few steps of the tango she'll De
marched down to the police court dis
cover herself guilty of a misdemeanor
and liable to maximum fine of 500.
Think of it,
The ordinance describes a public
dance as ANY dance to which the pub
lie is admitted, and which is held or
given for profit 1t has nine sections.
and includes a printed form or appli-
cation to give public dancing party
Hotels maintaining 25 sleeping -oo'ns
for guests. bona fide philanthropic and
bona fide fraternal organizations are
excepted.
No intoxicating liquors can be sold
there was good bit of spiked punch
at the parties last season No minor
can attend-several 15-year olds will
feel bad about that. All public dances
must be under the supervision #
ma tron of good moral character.
Mayor Cofran has been consid erins
the adoption of such an ordinance tor
some time. 1t was drawn up by the
city attorney this morning.
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TO GET MONEY BACK.
Ten Millions in Overcharges Are Due
Missouri People.

Jefferson City, July Z6.-Chairman
Atkinson, of the public utility commits
sion, announced today as soon as the
mandate of the United States supreme
court is formally entered of record by
Judge Mcpherson in Kansas City. the
commission will issue a statement to
the public giving its remedy to those
who paid excess passenger rates and
those who paid excess freight rates.
to follow in securing a return of their
money.
The commission is of the opinion that
the railways have no claim upon the
excess charges and in this view
the attorney generals department CO.
incides. Overcharges in the passen-
ger service alone will exceed SO. 0O0. 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
HE DIED AS HERO.
Suiciding Policeman Prepared Stage
Setting to Seem Brave.

New York, July 26.-The belief ex-
pressed yesterday that Policeman
James E. Cahill, who was found dead
in the yard of st. Matthew's cathedral
in Brooklyn Monday morning, had
committed suicide, is now the definite
conclusion reached by Deputy Police
Commissioner Dougherty, who took
personal charge of the inquiry into the
supposed killing of the policeman by
burglars. If Cahill killed himself, he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
Drowned in Gasoline.

Winfield, Kan, July 26.-Leonard,
the S-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lyman P. Williams of Rock, fell into
a gasoline line tank buried in the
ground in the rear of his fathers
store, and was drowned. Efforts were
made to resuscitate the little fellow by
the use of pulmotor, but they were
not successful
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MAYHALL'S STORY.
CONTINUED from Page One,

Continued from Page One.)
Zimmerman. When he returned about
noon next day he stated that his wife
seemed glad that he was going away to
leave her. He seemed sincere in his be-
Het that he was right in killing her and
an OF his talking was apparently sane.
1t is the belief of the jail officials tina :
there should be no question alb )uI his
sanity, and outside from the burning
effect of the poison he seemed IN good
health. After he mad spent two hours N
the padded cell 'luieIly, .T3ilor Bnndy re-
moved him to the rln N part of the prison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
HAS GONE FOR GOOD.
Jack johnson Never Expects to Re-
turn to America.

Paris. July 26-Jack johnson. the
colored pugilist. was given an ovation
the other night when he attended as
a spectator a series of boxing bouts,
and was compelled to enter the ring
and make a speech.
The black champion has purchased
another automobile and after COM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
I,aFoIlette Defends BRYAN.

Madison, Wis. July 26.-United
States Senator Robert NJ. LaFollette,
in an editorial in his own magazine,
tary of State Bryan, co-star on the
chautauqua lecture circuit, is doing
what he is entitled to do when he &C
cepts vacation engagements as lee
turer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
Train Robber suspect Released.

Fort Scott, Kan. July 26.-The police
today released the man suspected of
being the bandit that recently held up
a Kansas City passenger train near
Kansas City and shot Jesse NJ. Short
of Joplin. Short came here and declar-
ed the prisoner was not the bandit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26

staged the act with dramatic cunning,
for in the church door was found a
burglars Jimmy and the policeman's
body bore three stab wounds as well
bullet wound. 1t appears however
that the stabs in the region of the
heart were but superficial wounds
The police also found that the shot
which killed Cahill was from a cor
rided cartridge similar to several
which the policeman had borrowed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26

plotting a twelve nights engagement at
the Folies Bergere, where he will
meet a French heavyweight each
night, is to leave for tour through
France, Belgium and Russia. After
his tour he intends to return to Paris
and train for fights
His manager, Leon See, says john
son is not worrying over the forfeiture
of his bail in the United States as the
negro never expects to return to
America.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
Gives Death Sentence.

Denver. July 26.-Judge c. c. Butler
today sentenced Harold F. Kenwood to
death within the week of October "a for
the murder of George E. Copeland, for
which he was recently convicted at his
second trial. The Judge, however recon-
mended the governor of Colorado commute
the sentence to life Imprisonment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
FOURTH FIRE IN WEEK
After Many Incendiary Attempts
Newspaper Plant Burns.

Rochester, n. Y, July 26.-Fire
early today did $4,000 damage to the
plant of the Union and Advertiser, an
afternoon newspaper. 1t was the
fourth fire in two weeks in the same
building. Joseph Curtis, vice president
of the company, believes all of the
fires Were of incendiarY origin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
Lace Department


An odd lot of Trimming Brads These NAV b
what you want though. After Supper, IL yard.
Crepe Underwear Laces-both Edgngs and Inse
So yard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
Names Z. S. Marshal for Oklahoma

Washington, July 26.-President
Wilson today nominated B. A. Enloe,
jr., of Oklahoma City, for United
States marshal for the eastern district
of Oklahoma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
Mems Furnishings Department
Main Floor.

Mems Silk Ties-pain colors and cross stripes
value. After Supper, Csc each.
Mems Pure Thread Silk Hose with Isle top heel and
Plain colors. SOC value for 25f pair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
Shoe Department

Special lot of Womens Oxfords, either button lace,
in Gun Metal Patent Tan. Values up $500 After
Supper, SIS pair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26

The funeral of Mrs. Maggie Ankne!
will be held at her home at 1924 Nortl
Fillmore street at 10 o'clock Sunda.
morning. Interment will be in Roch
ester cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
DEATHS and FUNERALS.

w. H. Caldwell of 724 Clay street
died last night at one of the local hos
pitfalls The funeral will be held at the
residence at 2 o'clock Sunday after
noon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26

Burley Hines, colored. age 81, died
at his home at $50 Taylor street this
morning of a complication of dis
eases. The funeral Will be held at the
residence at o'clock Monday. In
terment will be in Mount Auburn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26

William Levitt. aged 50 years, die
this morning at his home at 102
Polk street. He has been sick severa
weeks. He has been employed at tn
state printing plant a number o
years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26

Ike s. Lewis. superin tendent of the
Kansas insurance department, left last
night for Burlington, VT, where he will
a ttend the national convention of insur-
ance commissioners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26

The funeral of Mrs. Lydia A. May
hall, who died from injuries at one
of the local hospitals last night, will
be held at 2 o'clock Sunday in Shella-
barger's chapel at Fifth and Jackson
streets. Interment will be in Topeka
cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
Glove and Handkerchief Department

Women's Pure Linen Initial Handkerchefs-1Oc each,
for $50.
Broken line of sizes in a dollar quality of Womens Silk
Gloves-16button length Many coors, but all sizes
IN each color To close out After Supper SOC pair
embroidered Silk Gloves-16button length that were
formerly priced at $2 $3.50 and pair, ST SO
a pair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26

Phone Baughman Bros. for Lime Ice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26

The Event Of THIS Eve2alng
The After Supper Sale
At The Mills Dry Goods Co.
Ladies Black Silk Hose-boot stye-high splced
heel double sole and toe After Supper, 1sf pair Main
Ladies Regular and Extra Size Gauze Vests full taped
Hosiery Department
Full Fashioned Silk Boot Hose-lse
high spiced heel Second quality of soc hose Mostly an
white and black, all s5e quality for zoe
Shoe Department
Main Floor
in pe ea p r ser button % or Afs
Supper, $40 pair.
Lace Department
An odd lot of Trimming Braids. These may be just
what you want though. After Supper IL yard
Crepe Underwear Laces-both Edgngs and Insertions,
So yard.
Mems Furni Ml,i ,. Department
value After Supper, ESQ each.
Mems Pure Thread Silk Hose top heel and toe
Plain colors A SOC value for 25f pair
Glove and Handkerchief Department
WOmenS HandkerchlefS-1OC
for $50.
Broken line a dollar quality of women's Silk
Gloves-16-button length Many coors, but all sizes
each color. To close out. After Supper soc pair.
Embroidered Silk Cloves length. that were
formerly priced at ST. $3.50 and $500 pair,
pair.
Stationery Department
2-quire package Linen Paper and Envelopes
in white, gray or blue 19e.
Bag D., Department 2;
Wash Bags in Linen Crochet, values up $1.5O in
the lot For SOC.
Black All Leather Bags, also Leather Bags
Qeather lned). After Supper, 75@ each.
Wash Goods and Bedding Department
Thin Wash Materials that fill entire
offered After Supper for 8 1-3f yard.
Porch Pillows filled with moss, 19e EACH
Corset Underwear Department
Fourth Floor.
you either 25 or 26 in corsets you can
buy of the dollar quality for SOC.
Brassieres that good for 25G that you will be
glad that we supply your size again.
Womens Cotton Vests with tapped neck and arms
that made to retail at 25c. Regular sizes a. g.
After Supper, $50.
Dress and Waist Department
White Dress Skirts in Pique Linene, $50 each.
Womens and Misses White Dresses-neaty tucked and
trimmed with lace. $1.5O
One of White Waists-main floor. None of
them originally priced less than dollar Your
choice After Supper for 500.
Six patterns Seamless Tapestry Brussels Rugs-9x12
Window Shades-36 inches wide by feet long, in white
slat. Regular 3Oc-19f. Fifth floor.
Flat Muslin Curtains with torchon edge; very well
made. SOC. Fifth floor.
BASEMENT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
Hosiery Department

Full Fashioned Silk Boot Hose-ise sole and toe an
high spliced heel Second quality of soc hose Mostly
and whites. 23e pair.
Children's Wayne Knit Pony Hose-''irregulars'
white and black, all sizes. 35c quality for zoe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
Stationery Department
Main Floor.


2quire package of Linen Finish Paper and Envelope
in white, gray or blue 1916.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
RESENTS INQUIRY.

continued from Page oner
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LOCAL MENTION.

W. E. jeffrey, Dentist. 7o6 Kansas ave-
Adv.
answer your call day or night--Adv.
The Kansas Book Lovers club will meet
on Dr. Roby's lawn under the big trees,
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock An in
teresting program has been arranged
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
Bag Department

Wash Bags in Linen Crochet, values up to ST so
the lot. For soc.
Black All Leather Bags also few Patent Leather Bag
Qeather ined). After Supper, 75@ each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
Wash Goods and Bedding Z

Thin Wash Materials that fill entire counter will b
offered After Supper for 1-3f yard
Porch Pillows filled with sea moss 19e each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
Corset Underwear Department

If you either g. in corsets you can
buy of the dollar quality for SOC.
Brassieres that good for Csc that you will be
glad that supply your size again.
Womens Cotton Vests with tapped and arms; vests
that made to retail at 25c Regular sizes a,
After Supper $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
The Eveaat Of THIS Evening
The After Supper Sale
At The Mills D7y Goods Co.

Ladies Black Silk Gauze Hose-boot style-high spliced
heel double sole and toe. After Supper, 19f pair. Main
floor.
Ladies Regular and Extra Size Gauze Vestsfu tapped
seconds" After Supper, 1-3f each. Main floor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26

washington. July 26.-The American
colony in MADEIRA for whose safety
much fear has been felt, has been I'M
molested and all is quiet there, accord
ing to a report by messenger from
MADEIRA to Chihuahua, which American
Consul Letcher today wired the state
department
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
Dress and Waist Department

White Dress Skirts in Pique or Line
Women's and Misses White Dresses
trimmed with lace. $1.5O.
One counter of White Waists-ma
them were originally priced less than
choice After Supper, for 500.
Six patterns Seamless Tapestry Br
in Floral or Oriental effects. Special 5
Window Shades inches wide by Z
only and mounted on good spring roller
Stat. Regular 3Oc-19f. Fifth floor.
Flat Muslin Curtains with torchon i
made. SOC. Fifth floor.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-06-12
GEORGE HEPNER GIVEN
A SUSPENDED SENTENCE

George Hepner was this morning
given a suspended sentence by Judge
wilkin on the charge of attempted
burglary and robbery and required to
make monthly reports OF his where
abouts and conduct to the court for r
period OF one year from the time Of
his discharge from custody. Hepner,
in company with Harry Wagner. a
youthful delinquent from Chicago,
was arrested while In the act OF rob-
bing the popcorn and refreshment
stand at the northwest corner OF De-
pot park one night about ten days OF
two weeks ago. He was arraigned In
district court last Saturday afternoon
and pleaded guilty. but extenuating
circumstances secured for him the
leniency of the court and a minimum
sentence. Although Hepner Is him
self q stranger In Canon City his par
ents reside here.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-06-12
BARNEY GlnSBERG OF
FLORENCE ARRESTED

Barney Ginsberg OF Florence was
arrested by q representative of the
sherin"s Office last Saturday afternoon
on the charge OF concealing goods be-
longing to creditors and was held In
custody until bond In the sum OF one
thousand dollars was given to secure
his release. Mf. Ginsberg. who. for a
number OF years has been engaged in
the junk business at Florence. re-
Gently went into bankruptcy. and. II Ii
alleged. attempted to defraud his
creditors by hiding OUT stun belong
ing to them after his acceptancy OF
the bankruptcy laws. The trial OF the
case against Mr.. Ginsberg will take
place at the November term OF the
district court.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-06-12
COMBINE TO BRING
TOURISTS TO THE STATE

Denver, June 9.-"Denver. Pueblo
and Colorado Springs, In the organ
ization Friday In Colorado Springs
OF the Ail-colorado committee. have
taken will bring thousands OF addi-
tional tourists to Colorado. Will add
thousands to the states permanent
population. and will spread harmony
and good feeling all over the state.
Ten million dollars In good will be
done this year"
George W. Martin. general agent In
Colorado OF the Rock Island lines.
who was chosen chairman OF the COM
mittee. issued this statement last
night.
"Colorado's tourist business will be
doubled this year as a result of the
big conventions to be held in the state
and Salt Lake City and on the coast
With Denver. Pueblo and Colorado
Springs in harness and pulling to-
gether thousands as a direct result
OF our work will eventually become
Colorado settlers-lf not this year.
next year. the next or the next
Each city win get Its share OF the
business. and each viii boost for the
others. and for all parts OF the state.
because anything. no matter how
small. that benefits any part OF our
state. will be a direct benefit to every
other part Of the state
The commercial organizations stand
back of the three members from each
OF the three cities that compose the
All-colorado committee. Martin said.
and even though the movement for
the organization was started only a
few weeks ago. the good Influence Is
already showing In each community.
Martin W. W. Booth and Finley
Mcfarland. selected at the last meet.
ing OF the Chamber Of Commerce. rep
resented Denver at Fridays meeting.
Officers Of the committee are Martlo.
chairman: Asbury Whit. Pueblo. vice
chairman: A. W. Henderson. Colorado
Springs. secretary.
A design for an All-colorado com
mittee trade mark will be adopted at
a meeting June 10 and the Ali-coio-
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-06-12
MEMORIAL DAY
FITTINGLY OBSERVED

The members OF Gate City Camp.
No. is. woodmen of the World. and of
Gate City Circle. Women of Wood
craft. observed their annual decora-
tion day program on Sunday by visit
ing both Greenwood and Lakeside
cemeteries and strewing flowers on
the graves of their dead. The cere-
mony took place at 10 o'clock in the
morning and was taken part in by a
large delegation from both ordes.
Sunday evening Rev. Sewer preached
the annual memorial sermon at the
First Presbyterian church. The un-
favorable weather precluded as large
an attendance as would otherwise
have been the case.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-06-12
CANON GIRL MARRIED
IN PENnSYlV lVLnlA

After a months trip through the
Eastern cities. Mr.. and Mrs p. J.
Dwyer are at home at III Broadway.
South Bethlehem. Pa
They were married In ST. Joseph
Cathedral. Buffalo. n. y. April 5oth.
by Rev. Father J. Walsh. chancellor
OF the Buffalo Diocese.
Mrs. Dwyer Is the youngest daagh-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs. p. CARVER OF this
city. She was raised here and was a
member OF the younger set
Mr. Dwycr is prominently connect
ed In South Bethlehem He Is a mem
ber OF the Holy Infancy church,
young man OF sterling qualities He
Is superintendent OF Steel Rail MIL
OF the Bethlehem steel works.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-06-12

rhs following lettsr II from lady
who's name I am not at liberty to
uss. II L should mention hsr name
she would be known By almost every
reader. She writes fn part;
Dr. 8. b. Hartman, Columbus, ohiof
sYour article entitled Medicine and
Rsiisfous has been read and rs-rOad
by me many times- II seems to me
that the article contains thu substance
Of all that has bean said about
C.hrfstian Science. new thought. sug-
esstivs therapeutics and other forms
OF mental healing.
Il am very much pleased to OBJ
ssrvS that you are putting out into the
world such useful literature II VIII
DO untold good. without doubt: not
only for those who take medicine. but
for those who try to get along With
out taking medicine Your article u
tsrss, to the point. and win Be read
By Thousands
medicine and religion have always
been very closely associatsd- Only In
very recsnt years have the two been
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-06-12
Here for a Few Days Visit.

Bruce Houston of Kansas City. Mis-
souri,. is spending a few days here as
the guess of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
D. II. Houston, while en- route home
from a trip to Denver and the north
ern portion OF the state. At Boulder
last week Mr. Houston attended the
commencement exercises OF the Uni
versity OF Colorado. his alma mater.
and. incidentally, visited a few days
with his sister, Mrs. Blake Warner.
He was accompanied here from Pucb-
10 by Ray Warner. formerly a resi-
dent OF Canon City.