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The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18

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shortly before noon. Witnesses will
testify In behalf Of the alleged muir
oerer today. Jamison admitted
noacn was brutally murdered-but
stated he would prove beyond a doubt
that Bryant was not the guilty man.
The county attorney listened alert
" Tor any mention Of the last time
noach was seen alive. It is under
stood witnesses have been subpoenaed
20 state ne was seen on Wednesday
after Bryant had left town. The
Dooy was discovered Thursday,
christmas day. Coroner Rinehart
testified the corpse had lain for As
hours.
when will you attempt to prove
was the last time Roach was aeen
aiive? Queried Mr.. Atchison, having
asked permission of the court to make
the demand. do you decline to
Il didn't state.'' responded Mr.
JQmiaon
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
OFFICIALS BUY HOMES
Rock Island Men Pin Their Faith to
|. Future Of Topeka.

Two officials Of the Rock Island
Lines in Topeka have bought homes
in Topeka in the last week, thereby
dispelling any rumOr to the effect that
the operating department of the road
would be moved to Kansas City soon.
The officials are A. E. Sweet. general
manager, and his chief clerk. George
b. HetheringtOn.
General Manager Sweet has pur-
chased the Robert Pierce home 81
7O9 Taylor street. 1t Is a beautiful
home, one of Topeka's best dwellings
1t is said that the purchase price was
a little more than $4,000. George
Hetherington has purchased home
at 1892 Topeka avenue.
Topeka has been hearing rumors
for many days to the effect that the
general passenger department OF the
road would be taken from this city.
With this rumor, which has been en-
phatically denied, came the report
that possibly all of the operating de-
partment would be taken to Kansas
CITY also. This was absolutely denied
by General Manager Sweet.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
SNIP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS.

A male quartet will sing at the Red
den mission Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock.
The banks will be closed all day
Monday, February %. account WASH
ington's birthday.
Mrs. J. M. West of 7O5 Buchanan
Union of America Thimble club
Thursday afternoon.
The Cudahy Refining company ex-
poets to erect a $4,000 brick ware
house on East Sixth avenue imme-
diately east of the viaduct.
The recent snow made no difference
in the stage of the Kaw. The stage Is
but a fraction Of foot above the
lowest mark reached in the history OF
the local records. 1t is now Al feet.
Harry s. Douglas will build a two
story frame dwelling at the corner of
First and Fillmore streets for Paul
Orlopp as soon as the weather will
permit, according to the Construction
News.
w. I. McKinstry will erect a four
thousand dollar residence on the
northwest corner Of Tenth avenue and
Lane street John r. Stanton, the
architect, will have the plans ready
about Feb. 23.
A new Boy Sgt troop was organ
lied at the Walnut Grove Methodist
church Tuesday night with r. w.
Hunt as scout master and Dale Nc
Grath and Clyde Smalley as assist
ants. The new troop has a member
ship of twenty-four boys
The current issue of The Construc-
ton News published In Topeka by
Fred b. Cooper. and which has state
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
"FORTY" BRYANT TRIAL
This Is Last Day Of Testimony in
Murder Case.

Despite the rain, interest in the
Bryant murder trial increases. The
courtroom began filling today as soon
as the doors were thrown open. Per-
sons refused to leave their seats at
noon. Many went without food in or
der to retain their places. Others
brought lunch. 1t is impossible to
pass through the room without the
bailiff's pushing : path through the
throng. Almost the entire population
Of the lower east side fiocks to the
first division.
Robert Forty Bryant, colored.
125 North Monroe street, is charged
with the murder of James Roach, a
white farm hand.
The state examined it's last witness
today Attorney JamisOn made his
opening statement of the defense
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18

wide circulation among architects and
builders, is a double edition. 1t is the
first number of the second volume and
contains eight pages. 1t gives the
building news of the state.
The West Side w. c. T. o. will hold
a Frances Willard Memorial meeting
Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in
stead of Friday as was planned. 1t
will take place at the home of Mrs.
E. H. Roudebush. 40 Hill street.
Plans will be discussed relative to the
banquet of the organization.
The officials at the Central Y. M.
C. A. have already began to discuss
plans for a camp for boys next sum-
mer. The camp may be held near
Maple Hill. but that will not be de-
cided until after those in charge of
arrangement have had a chance to
look around somewhat further for a
suitable location.
Several religious meetings were held
at Topeka stores. business schools. and
other places this morning under the
auspices of the Central Y. NJ. C. A.
The Rev. Robert Gordon offfciated at
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18

a meeting in the Mills store at $40
o'clock which was attended by fifty
persons. The subject of the talk was
THE Mustard Seed Mrs. e. s.
Pettyjohn had charge Of the music.
DR.. Arthur S. Henderson presided at
the meeting at the Central fire station.
Meetings were also held at the War
rem M. Crosby store and two local
business colleges
The reception at the First Metho-
dist church given in honor of DR.. F.
L. Loveland. who will leave soon for
Portland, Ore, was attended by three
hundred persons. e. L. Copeland
presented DIR. Loveland with a gold
watch on behalf OF the congregation.
DIR. Loveland made a short speech of
acceptance. ]. v. Abrahams, who
represented the Sunday school OF the
church, spoke briefly. A talk was
made by Mrs. C. p. Adams. who rep
resented the ladies' organizations.
DIR. Roy B. Gui'd delivered a message
, from the Topeka Ministerial union.
James A. Troutman also made a short
talk,
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18

John Birmingham believes his trust
was misplaced. He is claiming 81 800
from the estate Of the late ID. &. NC
Clafferty. Whether this amount. II
allowed, will be deducted from the
property of Bishop Ward Of the Cath
olic diocese Of Leavenworth, or from
Mary Elizabeth Garden, daughter OF
Dan Garden, remains to be seen- Biz
mingham claims McClafferty promised
to provide for him in his will. No
such provision was made. Birming-
ham declares he worked for McCiaf-
ferty as companion. nurse, errand boy
and servant from January 1, 1903, un-
til the time of the Irishman's death.
one witness was examined in the pro-
bate court today. The case was con-
tinued until February 27.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18

Half dozen shots were exchanged
between Kit McHenry and Al Howard,
negroes, at Second and Kansas avenue
this morning. Several bystanders, most
ly negroes, could give the police no
definite story of the case.
McHenry was arrested by Police Of
fcer Douglas and taken to the police
station. Howard escaped. According
to the story told the police by McHenry.
the ether negro fired shot at him this
morning. -he former claims that he
did not know Howard and that he
(McHenry3 did not start the trouble.
The police put little credence in his
story.
ber revolver by McHenFy and several
bzl.>4e ~are sent by Howard. The lat-
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
OLD-TIAGE COLD
CURE-DRINK TEA!

6s<. = small package of Hamburg
Breast Tea, or as the German folks
call 1t, ''HambLFgeE- -Brust Thee" at
any pharmacy. Take a tablespoonful
of the tea. put q cup Of boiling water
upon it. pour through sieve and
drink teacup full at any time. It is
the most effective way to break q cold
and cure grip. as 1t opens the pores.
relieving congestion. Also loosens the
bowels. thus breaking q cold at once.
1t il inexpensive and entirely .vege-
table. therefore harmleaA-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
PAIN, PAIN, PAIN FROM LAME BACK
RUB BACKACHE AND LUMBAGO AWAY

quickly. You simply rub 1t on ana
out comes the pain. 1t II perfectly
harmless and doesn't burn. blister or
disc0lor the skin.
Timber up. Don't suffer! Get small
trial bottle from any drug store and
after using it just once. you'll forget
that you ever had backache. lumbago
or sciatica. because your back will
never hurt or cause amy more misery.
1t never tlisappoints and has been rec
commended for 60 years.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
Lower Rates Ordered.

Washington, Feb. 1&-Holding freight
rates on fuel oil, refined petroleum and
engine distillate. from California, Kan
sas. Louisiana and Texas producing
points. to points in Arizona were ex-
cessive, the interstate commerce COM
mission directed today. as a result of
complaints by the Arizona corporation
commission and the Pacific Creamery
company, that lower rates be estab-
lished.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
FIRE AT BURLINGAME.
School House Damaged-Ffre Drill
Worked Well.

Burlingame, Kan. Feb. 1s.-The
Schuyler school building, occupied by
the first four grades Of pupils. was dis
covered to be on fire Tuesday morning.
The pupils. accustomed to repeated fire
drills, passed out safely in a few Sec
onds' time The blaze occurred on the
roof, and because of city waterworks
was quickly extinguished with slight
damage.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18

New York, Feb. 18.-wfIiam Leh-
man. night watchman at p coal yard
in Brooklyn. gave his life early today in
a vain effort to save SIS belonging to
his employers. The money was taken
by burglars. who blew up the Office safe
and left the watchman bound and
gagged after giving him q beating froE.
which he died. Lehman surprised the
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18

ter ran south on Kansas avenue. One
person said he was injured in the arm
by McHenry, while others denied the
story. Three officers were sent after
him but failed to find a single trace.
McHenry Is booked at the station,
charged with shooting in the city limits.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
AT THE THEATERS.

The Novelty will present for the
last time tonight one of the most pop
u1ar vaudeville bills of the season.
The three Emersons, with their diving
and balancing feats; Vera DeBassini.
singing and violin imitationist; Sager
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
Get a Small Trial Bottle of Old Tim
Penetrating ''St. Jacobs

Back hurt you? Can't straiEhten up
without feeling sudden pains. sharp
aches and twinges? Now listen!
That's lumbago. rheumatism or maybe
from a strain or a cold. and you'll get
blessed relief the moment You rub
your back with soothing. penetrating
st. Jacobs Oil.'' Nothing else takes
out soreness, lameness and stiffness %
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-23
MINERS WIVES TELL OF ABUSE.
Say They Wsss Kicked and Beaten by
Soldiers in Copper Country.

Say They Wsrs Kicked and Beaten BY
Soldiers in Copper Country.
Hancock. Mich. Feb. 23.-Wives OF
striking miners testified today At the
congressional committees investiga- :
ton that they had been kicked and
beaten and otherwise mistreated by
soldiers without cause.
Mrs. Boris Fodar charged that on
July 80 last Deputy Sheriff H. Iekkila
grabbed hor by the hair and dragged
her into the yard Of her home at Kear-
sarge. She said deputies and soldiers
were searching for her husband and the
deputy sheriff attacked her when she
refused to tell where her husband was.
One soldier hit her with his gun. she
said. and two others fired two shots
thru the door OF her kitchen.
Mrs. Erzi Phar. Hungarian wom-
an, said she was kicked In the ribs and
beaten by deputies at Mohawk ON Sept.
10. then was taken handcuffed to Eagle
River and lodged In jail. where she was
kept for one day. She did not know
what she was charged with but said
she was found not guilty. She denied
that she and three other women. also
taken at the same time. were arrested
for pickettng.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-23
oRozco SAFE IN CAPITAL.

General Who Escaped From ojinasa
Safe in Mexican Capital.
Mexico City. Feb. 23.-Gen. Pascual
Orozco, Jr., who was in command OF
the Mexican federal volunteers in
Ojinaga. arrived here in the capital
last night. He had hidden In Texas
until the search for him relaxed, and
then had recrossed into Mexico. He
succeeded in reaching federal territory
only after overcoming the greatest
difficulties.
Orozco declared that he left Ojinago
by order of Gen. Salvador Mercado.
the federal commander-in-chief. be-
fore tho rebels gained their victory. He
said he hid in the hills on the Texas
side for two weeks, while searchers,
headed by Raoul and Alberto Madero.
secured the country for him. Villas
automobiles were stationed on. all the
roads on the Mexican side. he says.
The fugitive finally succeeded in
reaching and crossing the river near
Las vagas. From tAst place he trav-
eled during the night, keeping to the
hills. until he reached Paredon, be-
tween Saltillo and Torreon. He then
communicated with the minister Of
war, who ordered him to come to the
capital.
The Importance Of the revolution IN
the north is exaggerated, according to
Orozco.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-23
Crime Most Brutal.

Wellington. Kan. Feb. 2s.-The mur-
der of Theodore McKnelly. his wife and
22-year-old daughter. was one OF the
most brutal in the history of Kansas
crimes. The father and daughter were
beaten to death with a baseball bat,
while the assistant shot Mrs. McKnelly
after he had beaten her into uncon =
seriousness. Otto McKnelly. 81 years old,
n son, was arrested at the time, but
was freed at a preliminary hearing.
III health caused the family to decide
to take up tent life. The murder took
place the first night the family spent
in it's outdoor shelter. Robbery was said
to be the object of the crime.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-23
NOT CATHERINE WINTERS.
Child Located At sprinsdals, Ark, Not
Missing Child.

Springdale, Ark. Feb. 23.--The child
held here as Catherine Winters. the
kidnapped daughter Of DR.. Winters, Of
Newcastle. Ind. today was declared by
the physician not to be his child.
DIR. Winters arrived here today "a
identify the girl found Saturday at
Huntsville, Ark. in company Of a man
who gave his name as George Stewart
and who was believed to be DIR. VIM
ters' 10 year old daughter. who has
been missing since March 20. 1913.
she is not my daughter: my child
had no freckles." declared DR.. Winters
when Sheriff s. NJ. Shuster. of Matti-
son county, presented the child before
the dentist.
Tea:s swelled into Winters eyes s:sss
he pointed ont the difference between
the little girl and the lost child.
This girl is larger than my child.
Her features likewise are radically diff
ferent." he said. The sheriff and the
girl later started from Huntsville.
where she Will be placed in custody OF
the district Judge. Stewart, in whost
custody the girl was found, will bs held
for further investigation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-23

the Mexican situation would not be
generally debated. at least until all the
facts in the Benton case had been
gathered. and then, II It came. the sub
ject would be introduced with pending
resolutions asking that the United
States take certain steps to protect
foreigners in Mexico. Senator Shiv-
ly said the resolutions had not been
considered by any committee. but at
the next executive session they would
probably be referred to the foreign re-
lations committee for consideration.
Pending Resolutions.
One resolution by Senator Penrose.
republican, pending since last August.
would direct the president to take
such steps as are necessary to place a
sufficient number of United States
troops in Mexico as constabulary at
such points as in his opinion they may
be NEEDED to properly protect citizens Of
the United States and their property"
TT il hereby declared necessary"
said the resolution, that such policing
and protection shall not be construed
as an act Of hostility or unfriendliness
toward the Mexican nation"
The Penrose resolution proposes an
emergency appropriation of $25, ,O0O, 900
to be expended under direction of the
president for this purpose.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-23

Houghton. Mioh.. Feb. 23.-Ths fed-
eral department OF labor today arrested
six Roumanian laborers OF the Calu-
met & Hecla Mining Company ON q
Seraphio. immigration agent Of the de-
partment. who made the arrests. con-
Quoted hearings in Houghton today and
the Calumet & Hecla attorneys de-
Tended the men. The company feared
similar action In large number OF
cases because Of the numerous impor-
tations of foreigners into the district
since the strike.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-23
srsArE AWAITS DEVELOPMENT
Up Mexican Question in
DAYS and Force Action.

W. ston. Feb. 23.-Cpon the de-
velopments Of the next day or two in
the case Of William S. Benton. exc
cuted by the rebel General Villa, at
Juarez, seems to rest on whether the
senate will take hand in the Mexican
situation.
Acting Chairman Shivley, Of the
foreign relations committee. after a
conference with President Wilson to-
day, said II the senate discussed Mex
leo, 1t probably would be on some OF
tho pending resolutions which Tor
months have been sidetracked. that
the administration might be left FREQ
to deal with the problem.
There are three such, one by Sena-
tor Penrose proposing that the
United states troops be placed in Mex
leo az q constabulary for the protec-
ton OF the Americans. Another by
Senator Fall proposes to put the SEN
t'1 on record to the effect that Amer
leans and their property must be pro-
tected. Still another by Senator Shop
pard concerns recognition of the bel
ligerancy Of the constitutionalists.
Bryan Refuses to Talk.
II the administration leaders let the
Mexican situation break out in debate
It probably will bo on either or both
Of the first two.
Secretary Bryan today declined to
discuss. deny or affirm whether he had
demanded production Of Benton's
BODY. An examination % his wounds,
It was pointed out, probably would
disclose whether the Englishman was
executed by . firing squad and show
whether he died from the effect OF
rifle balls or revolver bullets.
Meanwhile no additional details Of
the killing had been received. nor had
further report been made Of the safety
q Bauch, an American held as . spy at
Chihuahua.
Cecil spring-R Rice. the British am
Aassador. continued to await official re-
p0rta Of the results Of the investiga-
doos into the killing Of Benton before
xsporting further to his government at
Eondon.
Only Villas Version Received.
M Senator ahiviy conferred with Pres
tAsut Wilson today on foreign affairs
genaEally and secured all the informa-
ton received thus far on the killing OF
WilliSn d. benton by General Villa at
5ilAre The senator said afterward
TIT the Benton incident was still In
Sho process Of investigation"
H1 AdAed that thus Tar only Villas
y1sDien ofs the afkair had been received.
- seul1er was q the opinion that
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-23
HEAVY SHOWS AND HIGH WINDS
PLAY HAVOC WITH RAIL.
ROADS AND WIRES.
TRAINS FROM FAR WEST
HOURS BEHIND SCHEDULES
Storm Ahatins in Central West and
Sweeping Over Ohio and South and
Middle Atlantic Statss-coId Wave
Follows in Waks-WilI ee Followed
by Miidsr Weather.

Chicago, Feb. 23.-The worst snow
storm OF the winter which started yes
terday continued early today over a
large part of the middle west. Thru
out illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska
indiana and Ohio. heavy snow was
railing Telegraph and telephone wires
were demoralized, especially south and
west of here.
An central Illinois and Missouri many
tra'ns We're reported stalled by deep
snow. Interurban lines were put ou,
Of commission.
Around Lake Michigan the storm
aoated during the night and early to-
day 1t was clear and cold The ther.
mometer registered Is above zero at
o'clock. Colder weather and snow
was the forecast for today in this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-23
HEAVY SNOW IN OHIO.
Zero Temperatures Add to Discern =
ferts Of Peopls-Poor Suffer.

Zero Temperatures Add to Diseom-
fsrts Of Peopls-Poor Suffer.
Columbus, o.. Feb. 23.-With the
mercury lowering near zero. Ohio
continued today in the grip Of the
snow storm which swept the state
Sunday.
Augmenting the supply which al
ready lay on the ground. Columbus.
Akron, Newark, GAINESVILLE. Canton
and many other points reported snow
today to depth ranging from twelve
to eighteen inches. Railroad and
street car traffic generally badly de-
moralized. With thermometers three
below zero, Cleveland and Columbus
were buried under deep snow. 1t Is the
heaviest snowfall for the winter. Much
suffering among the poorer classes has
been reported.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-23
MURPHY OUT OF BASEBALL.
Owner Of Chicago Club sells to Charles
p. 1afk

Owner Of Chicago Club Sells to Charles
s.s =. Tafk
Cincinnati, Feb. 23.-As q sequel to
the recent deppsing of John Evers as
manager. otw"thg Chicago National
League club, Chares W. Murphy. pres
ident of that eluby resigned as presI-
dent sold his stock and severed his
conuection !, with the Cubs. Nj.
Murphy Is likewise no longer d.
rector Of the National League His
holdings in the Chicago club have been
purchased by Charles p. Taft.
The resignation Of Murphy from
National League baseball was an
nounced following q meeting between
Gov. John X. Tener OF Pennsylvania,
president OF the National League:
Charles p. Taft Of this city; Harry
Ackerland Of Pittsburgh. a stockholder
Of the Chicago club. and John Conway
Toole, a director Of the Boston Ma
tional league club and legal adviser
to the National League.
The withdrawal Of Murphy came af-
ter a four hours conference and solved
situation that had grown decidedly
delicate in National League circles.
While the conference was in session
the presidents Of seven National
League clubs were also meeting and
discussing the possibility Of an amic-
able adjustment OF the EveN case.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-23
TENNESSEE BLIZZARD" RAGING.
Middle and South Atlantic States Feel
Touch Of Winter.

washington. Feb "a bowling
Tennessee blizzard, a rara occurrence,
Is the latest storm to whip the east
with Icy rains and snow. The wea ther
observers today described the storm as
vigorous" driving SHOWS were falling
in the Ohio valley, the middle Atlantic
states and southern New England.
while the southern and gulf states
were having a cold rain.
A cold wave following in Its wake,
1t was predicted. would drive the ther-
mometer down south Of the Ohio and
east Of the Mississippi. Storm warn
cings were ordered UP all along the
coast from Cape Henry to Eastport.
Maine. The probabilities were. how
ever. that the storm would be short
lived and pass out to sea by Wednes-
day to be followed by warmer spell.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-23
PAGE ONE.

1.,,or., ,,;, s.'... PAGE ONE.
Great Britain Not to Intervene.
Looks to U. S. For Mexican Pacifica-
ton.
Senate May Force Wilson to Act.
California Storm Moves East ward.
Snow and Cold in Its Wake.
immigration Agents Arrest Strike.
breakers.
Senator Teller Dead.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Lumbermen to Meet.
Stolen Watch Found in Far West.
To Test New Paving Law.
Wellsburg Elevator Burned.
PAGE FOUR.
EDITORIAL:
Religion at Iowa City.
The Killing OF Benton.
Wanted-A Popular Song.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
Clutter Man Burned to Death In JaM
Iowa Shippers Hit by Rate Bomb.
PAGE SEVEN.
The Valiants OF Virginia.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND NINE.
City News:
Beamans Celebrate Golden Wedding
Pioneer Residents Of Grundy County
Game Preserves for Marshall County
Hogs Sell Exceptionally High.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Hogs Fall to Maintain Early Ad-
vance.
Cattle in Good Demand.
No Grain Markets.
Hindus Menace American Labor.