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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01
CHARGES OF MURDER.
Prosecution Makes Opening STATE.
ment In tho Craig CAse.

Shelbyville, Ind. Dec. DIR. VIII
liam b. Craig this afternoon sat in
the little court room here. where he
il on trial for his life, and heard him.
self denounced az the slayer of DR..
Helen Knabe by Ephraim Inman, at
torney representing the Indianapolis
council Of women.
LAS one of the misfortunes OF the
case the state VIII be able to bring no
eye witness to this crime" said MI.
Inman. I'VE expect, however, to
bring before you a train Of circum-
stances all pointing not only in the d.
rection of murder, but In the direction
of DIR. VIM. b. Craig a. tho guilty
man. There will be no direct proof
of any engagement between DIR. Craig
be overwhelming in that direction. She
made it known to friends that she had
a love affair with . man who was Of a
violent disposition and ungovernable
temper. DR.. Craig was that character
Of man.
Gust before her death circum-
stances indicated that she discovered
DIR. Craig's determination to break his
apparent engagement to marry her,
and marry the other woman. Cir
cumstances win point unmistakably to
Craig's affection for Dr.. Knabe at
time before her DEATH" continued In
man. I'VE viii show that he even
peeped into her windows In the night
time. On the night Of the murder DR..
ECraig was seen near the premi1es with
In q little while Of when the murder
took place.
Or. Craig has INDUCED in q sys-
tenn Of making engagements with wo-
men and breaking them" said 0r. In
man HE wronged = high school girl
and refused to marry her. He did the
same thing with another girl and att
erward compromised with her.
n - 49,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01
SWIFT JUSTICE.
Negro Holdup Men Sentenced for
Saturday Night Robbery.

Kansas City, Dec. lit was a hard
and swift blow that justice dealt Ar
thur Hayes and Morris Horton, negro
hoidups. who were captured Saturday
night Just Sc hours after they showed
a revolver in the face of E. J. Garin
and relieved him of $11.60. each was SEN
fenced to ten years in the penitentiary
by Judge Latshaw. The negroes are
operating in the district of Tenth
street and Forest avenue for some
time. Many holdups have taken place
in that part OF the city recently and
officers were in ambush there Satur-
day night ON the lookout for the stick
I'D men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01

Richie Sewer Case to Supreme Court
The Richie. Sixth ward sewer case
was presented to the supreme court
this afternoon and q decision in the
famous sewer case will probably be
handed down In January. The case
went to the supreme court on an ap-
peal from the Shawnee county dis
trict court.
For months the litigation over the
Sixth ward sewers has commanded
the attention Of the courts. A special
commissioners vas appointed to take
testimony and. his findings were su1-
tanned by the district court. John
Ritchies the Topeka contractor. who
built the sewer system. was the de-
fendant and there was controversy
Is to whether the work was according
to plans and specifications Already
Richie has paid over to the city OF
Topeka about $1,000 and now the city
wants to collect an extra $1e,e0e.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01
PAGES HOLD SESSION.
Piss Resolution Demanding Six Pieces
of Pie for Each Member.

Washington, Dec. IA movement TO
obtain an increase in pay for senate
pages may be taken up in all serious
ness by the youngsters as a result of
their mock session of the senate at
the adjournment of the special ses-
sion. The mock session adopted res
olution providing for this increase and
since then the question has been dis
cussed seriously.
The boys took riotous possession OF
the senate chamber after adjournment
Saturday and entertained spectators
with q session that shattered all the
traditions of the senate. Many resolu-
tons we're presented for discussion but
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01

defense about possible suicide. We
will show that DR.. Knabe's life was
hopeful and cheerful, that she was in
love with her work, and gave no man
Hesitation of dependency" Describ-
ing the wound in DR.. Knabe's neck,
Inman said the character of it indi-
Gated the man who made 1t was sur
geon and knew how to run the knife
to avoid the arteries and cut the veins,
SO death would follow without the
squirting OF blood
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Handy s. Day died this morning ut
the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. N.
Rhodes at 1924 Harrison street. Mr..
Day has lived more than fifty years in
Kansas but the majority of the time
was in Morris county where he was en-
gagged as q farmer and later as a real
estate dealer. He was born In Rich
mond, O., March 10, 1S41. He lived there
as a boy, and in 1861 enlisted as q
member Of company C of the Twelfth
regiment during the war and was pro-
NOTED from time to time until he at
tanned the rank of sergeant major. Mr..
Day settled on a homestead in Morris
county more than fifty years ago. He
lived there a number Of years and final
~ engaged In the real estate business.
He was one OF the most prominent men
in this capacity in Morris county. He
moved to Topeka in 1900 and re-
engaged in the real estate business. He
continued In this line until compelled
to retire on account of i'll health. He
Il survived by his wife. Mr.. Day was
a member of Lincoln Post No. 1, G. A.
r., and a member OF Orient lodge No.
81, A. F. and A. N. The funeral will
be held at 3 o'clock Tuesday in PEN
wells chapel. Interment will be st
Dwight. Friends Of the deceased and
his family are invited to attend the
funeral.
Mrs. Anna B. Fieger. age 7s years.
died Sunday morning, at the home CT
her son, George Fieger. at 523 Van
Buren, street. She had lived in Topeka
more than "a years Death was caused
by complications. Mrs. Fieger is sur
vived by five sons and three daughters:
Louis Fieger and Frank FieRer Of
North Topeka; George NJ. and William
Fieger Of Topeka: John Fieger Of
Boulder. Colo: Mrs. w. D. Shallcross
OF Leavenworth. and Mrs. Kate Lux
and Mrs. Rose Rode of Topeka The
funeral will be held at ESQ o'clock
Tuesday at the German Lutheran
church. Interment In Rochester ceme-
terry.
Mrs. c. p. Weir. mother OF Mrs c. r.
King Of sos Madison street, died Sat
urday In Tulsa, Ok. The body win be
funeral arrangements win be announc-
ed later.
Carol Cook, the Is months old son
Of Dr.. and Mrs. III. I. Cook Of Harvey
VILE, died Sunday at Htormont hospital.
The body was shipped today to Har-
veyville for fnterment.
Levi J. Rrushaw, age n months. died
Saturday night at the home Of his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Man1ord Brushaw,
private funeral was held at the home
this afternoon and interment was In
Rochester cemetery.
Mrs. Bette Wilson, colored, age IS.
died this morning at her home at Loo
North Kansas avenue. The funeral ar
sranGements will be announced later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01

the one providing for increased pay
was debated with an undercurrent OF
seriousness that the others lacked.
One resolution provided that the sem
ate restaurant should each day pro-
vide each page with six pieces Of pie.
seven turkey sandwiches and four
plates of ice cream. It aroused wild
enthusiasm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01
shawnee Medics to Elect Tonight.

The Shawnee County Medical So
ciety will hold a smoker and lunch
con this evening at eight o'clock in
the Commercial club rooms. As this
will be the last meeting of the organ
ization for the year the election Of OF :
f1cers will be held. Several Of those
present will be called upon for talks.
The retiring officers are: President,
DR.. J. N. Beasley; vice president. DIR.
]. A. Crabb; secretary. DR.. c. L. Wiz
liams, and treasurer, DIR. Samuel G.
Stewart.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01
Metropolitan Sold Out At Dies Moincs,

Metropolitan Sold Out At Des Moincs.
Hanna Butler, the soprano of the
Metropolitan quartet, to sing at the
Grand next Friday under the manage
ment of Miss Myrtle Radcliffe, was
greeted by sold-out house at her re-
cital given yesterday in Des Moines,
Iowa. The other members of the
quartet are Rose Cannon, contralto;
Alfred Lindquist, tenor; and Hans
Schroeder, basSO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01
Eight Features At the orpheum

five reels Of feature pictures are Of
fered at the Orpheum this week The
management guarantees the show, and
declares the theatre Ii playing to ca
pacity houses. demonstrating the pop
ularity Of ten cent playhouse in To.
peka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01

Boys Go o d
W arm 3 ha vi
Collar ClhiMchll18
Over . oats, To-
m o r 70 ~ Half
Prlce-Ee1lx had
only the very
hest. TomnogxOW
you ovo =
chance to buy
them for half
pf.i c .. Look,
M0theFs!
- Coats. $500
- Goats. .49.oO
- Goats. ..41.M
r M o r. r. OW
ONLY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01

Levi ]. Brushaw. age n months. dies
Saturday night at the home Of his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Manford Brushaw
at In North Van Buren, street. a
private funeral was held at the home
this afternoon and interment was II
Rochester cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01

Mrs. c. p. Weir. mother Of Mrs. c. r
King Of eos Madison street, died Sat.
urday In Tulsa, Ok. The body will b
brought to Topeka for interment and
funeral arrangements win be announc.
ed later.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-18
BASEBALL DANCE.

N ednesday night Manager Osborn of the Eastman hotel, win put dn | brand new dance number-the base ball ball. The Boston Worlds Cham pions and pittsburg Pirates are guests at the Monarch Of the Glen and the ball is primarily arranged in their honor.
 The ballroom will be tasteiully and appropriately decorated; in fact. the decorations will be unusually novel as society will find out when it gets it's first inspection Boston flags and pittsburg flags will be hung in pro- fusion Manager Osborn has a lot of original novelties some comprising electrical effects. that he is keeping to himself so that the ball will be all the more enjoysble as 1t is not proper to discuss surprises in ad- vance.
 The bah will be an informal affair. This has been decided upon by Mr. Osborn so as to insure full attend ance of the players,
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-18
vapor Treatment A SUCCESS
cATARRH, COUGHS, COLDS AND SORE THROAT QUICKLY YIELD
 TO HEALING vAPoR.

Hundreds of thousands of sensible people all over the civilized world have successfully breathed Booths HYOMEI for catarrh and nose and throat misery.
 Besides breathing HYOMEI through the inhaler during the day thousands have used the vapor treatment at night, here it is
 Heat teacup and then fill 1t half full of boiling hot water; pour into the water one-half teaspoonful of HY- OMEI, hold the cup close to face and breathe the healing, germ destroying vapor through both nose and throat deep into the lungs.
 A bottle of HYOMEl is 50 cents at druggists the world over. The com plete outfit which includes inhaler costs sl.00. Just breathe it--no stom- ach dosing.
 For catarrh, coughs, colds, and sore throat and all nose and throat misery.
 HYOMEI is guaranteed by Sorrells Drug Co.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-18
ADVISORY BOARD
 FOR MC'CLENDON
REFRESHMENTS FROM EACH OF THE WARDS WHO IS A PROP
 ERTY HOLDER.
Believes in the Problems That Will Face City in the Future Such Board Would Secure Good
 Results.

As before election as well as an after election" proposal that will keep him in close touch with such measures as are of the most vital in- terests to the future development of Hot Springs, Dr. J. w. McClendon, peoples candidate for mayor. yester- day stated that he would confer with an advisory board made up of one of the largest property owners in each of the six city wards.
 T do not believe the city needs a ruler. but I believe it needs public servant that will keep in touch with all the interests of the people and stand with the people on all things, said Dr. McClendon.
 This candidate takes the position that if the mayor of the city had con suited with others as to the manage ment of city affairs no such condition as prevailed here short time ago could exist He believes that the ter rible conditions in Hot Springs that renewed the demand for "clean up, municipally speaking. were the re suits of either ignorance of affairs or an easy acquiesnence, either of which merit the ulSdppfofal Oi the citiNShs
 fI have received many substan- tial proffers of support in all the wards of the city" Dr. McClendon said yesterday and l have no hesi taney in saying that I believe great majority of the voters want a change from a dictatorial administration to an administration in close touch with the sentiment of the community, which. incidentally, never goes far wrong
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-18

= the fast through St. Louis Express pulls out of Mem phis, with solid steel electric light ed C coac h $ and chair cars, electric lighted drawing room sleeping car, and steel Buffet Jounglng car.
 buffet t-Lounging Car affords even- ing luncheon and buffet t service. tables for games, big leather chairs and lounges, and low reading lights; a rackful of the latest magazines, writing desk, etc. Tn such a car, the early evening can be whiled : ay most pleasantly. Next morning, the 1 Fred Harvey Grill serves breakfast and that is a treat. l |d.IO.uiS Express 1lil|s;t
 leaves Memphis 9:30 p. m., reaching St. Louis 7:25 a. m. Tickets: 31 5. Main Street Eugene Sutc.iffe, City Pass'r Aaent
 Memphis. Tenn. $.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-18
MATTHIAS UNABLE | T0 BE IN COURT
MAN BLINDED WHEN HIS EYES WERE coUGED MAY APPEAR
 AS WITNESS SATURDAY.
Case Against Jim Seward Is Post poned By Justice Who is Advised By ocoulist Matthias Can
 Not Appear

Tom Matthias, whose eyes were gouged out presumably by the hard ehurnbnails of Jim Seward, when they engaged in fight in this city more than ten days ago, was stilT unable to appear in court yesterday.
 The case had been set for a hear ing at o'clock in Justice Afford s court. Seward was present and rep resented by Attorney T. ]. Gladson. Some witnesses answered the roll
 q am advised by the physician treating Tom Matthias, the prosecut- ing witness that he can not come out in the light even at this time. announced Justice Afford "I will set the hearing for next Saturday"
 Seward and Matthias while drink ing. had engaged in fight and Math- ias was taken home blinded. The first examination proved that one of his eyes had been torn from the sock ct. and the more complete examina- ton revealed that both eyes had been badly injured. and Matthias will prob ably never be able 10 see again. From one eye he can determine daylight from dark, but the vision is almost Completely lost
 Prosecuting Attorney Witt fled an information against Seward charging him with main, and in Judge Afford $ court he was plaeed under a bond ot $500 to answer the charge, The case has now been twice postponed be cause the prosecuting witness was unable to be present.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-18
NOTICE
To Our Friends:-

To Our Friends:--
 The two visiting ball clubs, and other organizations. have insisted on our furnishing them tickets to the Elks' Minstrel show Thursday March 20th. so they may be seated together In order to do this. it has been neces- sary for us to reserve about fifty seats in advance of the regular sale, We make this explanation so that our friends may not feel offended if the particular seats they desire are sold, However, there are 1900 other seats that will be on sale, so get there early and avoid the rush
 .ELKS' MINSTREL COMMITTEE.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-18
BECY'S MUSTARINE Quickly Relises Neuritis
 and Rheumatism
BETTER THAN ANY MUSTARD PLASTER TO SPEEDILY END COLD IN CHEST, SORE THROAT, ToNsiLlTls OR ANY ACHE OR PAlN--JusT RUB IT ON.

BEGY'S MUSTARINE is the origi, nal mustard preparation; if looks like mustard, smells like mustard. One box does the work of 50 mustard poul tices. and 1t never blisters
 Just try one 25-cent box for any of the allmetns mentioned above, or for earache. toothache headache, enural gia. lumbago. coughs, backache or any ache or pain Then if 1t isn't better than any imitation. any liniment or any preparation you ever used. drug. eists will refund your money. If your druggist hasn't BEGY'S MUSTARINE or won't get 1t for you don't depend on limitations, but send 2s cents ,o l. A. Begy. Chemist. Rochester. N Y and get the genuine.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-18
LAUDER A WONDER.
Held Audience One Hour and Twenty Minutes in High Glass Vaudeville.

Harry Iauders vaudeville perform anee yesterday afternoon at the Audi tortm theatre was q rare treat by the lovers of the high class In public entertainment. Naturally he was tn outstanding feature of vaudeville audience In moment. but he did cap ture it completely within short time after his appearance. and he held it for one hour and 20 minutes His Scotch Is incompatible, and his popu- lar ditties made a decided hit It was said after the performance that he is the only entertainer who ever caused cosmopolitan Hot Springs audience to follow him in song.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-18
THROWN FROM HORSE.
Miss Hazel Slower Had Narrow Es- cape From Serious Injury Yes
 terday.

A young lady who gave her name as Miss Hazel Stoyer, was thrown violently from a horse she had been riding Sunday afternoon and receiv- cd severe injuries. She was picked up unconscious and taken into the home of MT. Ali Wilmington. where medical aid was summoned for her. It was reported the horse the young lady had been riding shied at a motor cycle. stumbled and threw the young lady's head across a stone curb
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-18
BAPTIST REVIVAL.

There is a series of meetings be- ing conducted at the revival at tle Second Baptist church, which are drawing good crowds and much in terest manifested. The evening meet. ings are held at 7.30 o'clock, and the public is invited to all the services.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-18

Fashionable d1essmaking and la dies tailoring All kinds of sewing and satisfaction guaranteed. ITO 1-2 Central Ave. Phone 7ea. l7-3t
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
4 NoUeI Short Story Complete

money with me" His purse was
heavy with gold coins
How much is that" he asked,
pointing 20 small dried fish
a nickel" the man replied.
That is cheap enough the rich
man thought.
And that" he asked. pointing TO
a delicious pie.
"A nickel" the man replied with a
smile. evidently amused TO see the
rich mans establishment
when things are that CHEAP" said
the rich man. condescendingly "vou
might give me two portions of FISH
and two Of those pies
The man did not move.
You must pay in advance, he said.
"C"rtaluly," said the rich man, and
handed him twenty-dollar piece
That is no nickel said the man
sternly. And, alling two walters.
added Throw that man out
The rich man was furious when he
found himself outside.
'Ftat foolish arrangement" he
muttered They accept only niCkc s.
here ] must get some change
He hurried back to earth and re
vealed himself to his children in "a
dream
Take back your gold" he said.
II can not use It here. Give me n big
bag Of nickels or l shall starve TO
death"
The Mortified children took the gold
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18

that is all the time reading about PhyI-
lis reclining idly on dirsn and reply
ing archly To Lord ThickbIock, can't be
expected to set the table proper or pre-
pare spuds in the manner in which they
should be prepared in"
My wife does our housework. and
she has got all the servants in crea-
ton beaten a block" said the Head
Barber
You must be q happy man, George"
declared the Manicure Lady. Every
thing you get 10 eat tastes better that
way and YOU don't have TO listen to the
silly talk Of no mental This girl l was
Just telling YOU about had the nerve
the other day to tell me that her soul
rose superior TO the sordid drudgery
she done, and reached out when she
was dreaming alone. reached out for the
unretainahle. or whatever she called it,
told her II she done more reaching out
for the broom and less reaching out for
the unretainahle. we would have a
cleaner living room. but she has took
violent diversion TO me. and suppose
we viii quarrel until mother sees IN
folly Of keeping her and gets real serv-
ant
'Wilfred tried TO stick up for the girl
when he heard her saying that she loved
poetry. but when he showed her one
Of his sad pieces and she laughed so
hard a; it, thinking he meant it for
comic, he froze up like a pond in New
England, and has came over to my way
OF looking thing He says that she
has the mind of a hind, whatever that
means. and between he and me I guess
we will manage 10 get rid Of her
Are you going to do your own work
when YOU get married." asked the Head
Barber
Not me- said the Manicure LADY
but ! amt going TO have no intellec-
tual servant either"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
Items of Interest

Tn" most fatal explosion ever
known was at Gravelines in 1854.
Three thousand persons were killed.
Capital punishment was abolished
in Italy i'm 1875 Since then murders
have increased - per cent.
The biggest apple orchard in the
world has $1,000 trees. It belongs to
Governor Morrill,, Of kansas
ScotIand's population is I5.4I1
greater than that Of Ireland. She IS
also nearly twice as rich.
French people eat on an average
los eggs a year apiece. English S. and
Italians only As
only l. per cent of those con-
3emned to death in France are event
ually executed
The proper distance between the
eye, is the width Of one eve
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
Reform Yourself First
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX.

4 YOUNG MAN writes. 81 am in
n love with young girl. and have
= requested her not to dance The
turkey rroL bunny mug or niggers out
side of her home. as my contention Is
that they are not fit dances for young
urI 20 participate I'm. / dance them
myself. together with similar numbers
Ny friend says she secs no harm n
the dances I have named when you
SNOW with whom you are dancing MY
opinion is 10 the contrary. ! want her
To bee more dIgu.hsd"
There is an old story that a man once
suggested to his wife that each write d
list ar the Others faults. To he opened
and read at the end or the week Size
agreed
When the end or the week came he
handed her bulky envelope She
opened It. and Il contained long list
of all her sims and shortcomings, from
her choice Of reading to the manner I'm
which she hung out the dIsholoth. and
of which his mother had never approved.
She looked little hurt as she read.
but made no comment
Then he opened the envelope she had
handed him
You may have faults he read. nut
If YOU have, I don't see them love
You just as you are"
The story is characteristic Of the man
ner IN which men and women love.
She accepts him with hts faults. ana
says nothing He would like 10 make