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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21
STRANGE BIRD OF DESERT.

Does the road runner or chaparral
cock snare the rattlesnake by building
q fence Of cholla spikes around him
and then dispatch the reptile at
leisure? The story, received with
skepticism. has often been told about
this bird of the southwest. Mr.. John
Feeney. of Elmira, recently went to
Arizona to learn the truth. He learn
ed from some Of the pioneers that
that they had witnessed the capture
and death Of rattlesnakes in the af0re-
said fashion. Mr.. Sidney De Long, of
Bisbee, affirmed that he had seen q
do the trick. Cattlemen were prolific
in experiences OF the kind, but the
Arizona Historical society had no data
The road runner Is such q strange
bird that anything told about 1t il be-
lieved. DIR. william 7. Hornaday, in
his American Natural History. Is
credulous himself. The bird, he says,
lis remarkably odd in form and also
In its habits-s He thus describes it:
''It II about the size Of a small crow.
and head. and legs that are so long
and strong they seem like those Of a
grouse, save that the toes are longer.
The body II slender. but the neck and
head are large and the head has a
conspicuous crest The beak II large.
Although the bird has wings It seldom
uses them, and they must constantly
be growing smaller through disuse."
Mice, lizards. snakes, centipedes and
insects are provender. The doctor
testifies that it II the most nervous Of
birds, abnorma11y suspicious and pfle-
nomenalfy quick in its movements. 1t
flies little. but leaps Tar and high with
closed wings. He estimates that II
the road runner goes on 10000 years
In IT. present habitss' It will cease to
nv ~ All aysd VvfIl h. : 1,to ~. leax, On
feet IN the air. This Remarkable de-
ocriptton Of the uneasy and elusive
bird Of the Arizona desert prepares
ONE for the many strange ynrns's that
have been told about Il, including the
story Of how It traps the somn0lenf
RATHER. In the interests Of veracioHo
natural history Mr.. Frank NJ Chap
man should visit Arteones and write =
monograph about 0eoeoccYx eA1ifor-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21
FEDS Spend MILLIONS
Gilmore Gives Out Statement-Tener
Would Buy Team.

Chicago. March 21.-The Federal
league has spent SO far in its cam
paign the sum of $2.5OO,0O0 according
to figures given out today by President
Gilmore. The expenditure includes
money spent for stands and buildings,
and advance salaries given to ball
players.
Regarding reports from the east to-
day that Gov. Tener had said the Ma
tional league would offer 100000 to
Charles p. Taft for his holdings in the
Chicago club it was said here today
that the Connery-Spiegel syndicate was
favored as the future owner of the
club should the deal go through. John
T. Connery, head of the syndicate. al
ready has been found acceptable by
the National league president it was
learned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21
LOCAL MENTION.
Safety razor blades sharpened better than
new. 6c-35c dog. Brunt Drug Co.-Adv.

safety razor blades sharpened better than
new. 5c-ssc doz- Brunt Drug Co.-Adv.
A defective fiue set fire to the stone
dwelling owned by c. r. Gustafson
ana occupied by J. c. Murphy at 22s
Adams street this morning. A re-
Spouse from the fire department held
the loss down to $50.
Miss Martha vanier Of Dubois
Neb.. who has been the guest Of Miss
Mamie Osborn, left Thursday for
Dundee. Fla. to make her home.
Mrs. Lillian Curtis Achenbach and
three children Of Portland. Ore. have
home of II. r. Achenbach, 722 Polk
street, and at the home Of Miss Jes-
sic Curtis. 251S Clay street.
A crowd of high school students
were entertained Friday night at the
attended were Miss Gladys Scott, Miss
Lillian 0leisner. Miss Mamie Osborn,
Miss Grace Dana, Miss, Mary Sampson.
Miss Jessie Burnett, Miss Helen Rut-
ledge. Miss Helen Miller, Miss Bernice
Tullock, Miss Freda Gilbert, Miss, Jen-
ME Remington, Mr.. Fred Backett, Mr..
Robert Simpson, Mr.. Harry Davis, Mr..
Edward Price, Mr.. Ronald -McCord.
Mr.. Herb Tucker. Mr.. Warren Rem
ington, Mr.. Omar Ketchum. Mr.. Err
nest Sheldon. Mr.. Merl Alton. Mr..
Frank Stillman. Mr.. Earl Plat, Mr..
Emo Madden and Mr.. Harvey Mad
den. The two Maddens win leave next
week for Portland, Ore.
For an examination Of the eyes and
glasses to relieve eye strain visit Chas.
u ~ -
avenue.-Adv.
Chapelle Foote. SON of Judge c. e.
Foote. GIL Huntoon street, had ex-
pected to start today for South Amer
lea to accept a position with a gold
his ticket and everything was in read
mess for his departure, but instead
of being on his way on his long jour-
ney today he is now in the detention
hospital suffering with smallpox. He
has not abandoned his trip, however
He was taken to the detention hog
pftal last night.
| Roller skating at the city park rink
every evening at 7:3o.-Adv.
| No business is being transacted al
the city hall this afternoon. All the
offices were closed at noon to give the
painters and paperhangers an orpor-
tunity to work. The paint which is
applied this afternoon will have over
Sunday in which to dry. and the city
departments will be doing business al
the same old stands Monday.
"A barn at 1T Topeka avenue was
damaged to the extent of $35 last
night by fire believed to have been
of incendiary origin. The building is
owned by Thomas Owen and occupied
by william Shouse.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. e. Miller have given
the name of .Lillith Muriel to their in
FAINT daughter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. Lytle, wife off. =. Lytle, route.
agent of the Wells Fargo Expreas
313 West Thirteenth street today. The
funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later.
The funeral Of Harry 4. Aayberry.
who died at Excelsior Springs, Mo-,
will be held at O'Clock Sunday at the
Lowman Hill Memorial church. Rev.
william Balch will officiate. Inter-
ment win be in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
The funeral OF washington smith.
colored, who died ut his home north
Of the city. will be held at 2 o'clock
Sunday at the "B" Street Baptist
church.
The funeral Of Juanita Smith, color;
ed, who died Friday, will be held At,
1880 O'Clock Sunday morning Al the
residence at 1103 East Gordon street.
The funeral of uno RodeIl. who,
died at his home at 21s Taylor street.
will be held at the reefdence af 2-a0
O'Clock Sunday. Intermeht win be ia
the Topeka cemetery.
The infant daughter Of Mr.. ana NJ.
Charles H Booth Of 706 Madison htrnef
died this morning. Interment win S. IL
the Topeka cemetery
Lola Mariner. axe ) vear. - !!
monthe. died at the home OF her nar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. GEORGE Marif,er -
lSs Kellam avenue. The ftanersi VIII
be held at the residence al 2 o'cInc1r
SUNDAY. Interment win be in Roches-
The infant daughter IL 1fr. ana ~
William Hayes died Friday a fhe fesee
ny home. 10 miles west Of the cifv. ~.
torment Va4 In Tru IT, rSs.s--r 49, Axs-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21
THE WEATHER RECORD

Following arc observations or the United
States weather bureau for tho twenty
four hours ending 1t o'clock this morn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

Miss Anna Pendlesoa seAenk CseateD and Miss Mod
Schenk a.
tqrs to ns s single before the & The possee e New Yc
much sxperence a9ehan IN the o1ss Of
through the Columbia university school Of architecture
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

Miss Martha vanier Of Dubois
Neb., who has been the guest OF Miss
Mamie Osborn. left Thursday for
Dundee, Fla, to make her home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

Londonderry, Ireland. March Ill
The nationalist volunteers have aban-
doned the parade which had been an
nounced to take place here on Sun
day. They did this on the advice Of
John Redmond, who feared that It
might lead to . conflict which he and
the nationalist leaders were anxious
to avoid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

/ The infant daughter Of Mr., ana 1rrr
Charles H Booth Of 706 Madison htreet
died this morning. Interment win s. -
the Topeka cemetery.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-03-22
%06 Spring Suits Reueon Style Neness and Unmachabe Value andandR land As far

Suits that are so bewildering different that one all most hesitates to even attempt description
 Some of them are extreme that might easily think that the bustles of years gone by had been brought out from grandmother's packing box
 Suits of Silk-rich heavy silks in such wonder ful in-hetween tones that one wonders what fairy artist did the blendng-suits of soft woolen weaves thet make the wooIens of yesterday like the homespuns of Puritan days Suits of woolens and Silk combined, entranting affairs. Suits with short coats in blouse effects, with dropping shoulders and kirnono sleeves, and quaint little Eton and Bolcro Jackets.
 Suits that are frilled with delicate lace and made rich with vari-colored enbroideres And of course, there are plain models, too-plenty of them in every good fabric and color.
 Suits-the very one you want mo matter wheth- CT you wish extreme novelty of style, simple in designs and trimming. And, remember, you have this wide range of choice at the moderate cost of $25.
 We believe these suits ~ill win many firm friends for anlUny those who compare ,u.cm with suits sold elsewhere at $3O and $32.50.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-03-22
1 Soft, Clinging Crepe de Chine
A Wide Range of NeW Colors
 40 INCHES WIDE

Particularly Fashion Chimes for m runes and drape prevailing And there's such large beautiful coors from which
   White The quality exceptional i0inchoE silk these de Chimes betole purchase
Bisbee daily review., 1914-03-22
$3.5O

Styles that are simple or very elaborate dresses that really you must see in order to ap- preciate their unusual value; made Of finest lawn or yoile, square or round neck, beautifully trimmed with lace or embroidery; skirt of embroidery flouncing in beading pattern. run
 with wide ribbon; sizeb 5 to IA years.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-03-22
SIS 5
Dresses of Chiffon TaHeta
Also, Printed Crepes, Eponee, Serge and Whipcord

 pl ande and andc wit Of O gle crepe o
   he il of bgm fash in bargain a he
Bisbee daily review., 1914-03-22
Street Hats $500

They are clever in all the word implies
 good styles. new effects in shapes, combinations of materials and trim mings. A variety to suit the most exact ing who would want a hat at anything like this price, they compare favorably with hats that sell elsewhere at $6.50 and $700 Better see them before deciding.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-03-22
w SPRING SILKS.-You Will Be Especially Plea
Esg Sssofy pes;shs si1hs $1@:99

We direct your particular attention to this assortment of new printed Cheney Silks. they are entirely different to anything heretofore shown in color and de. sign, and are especially adapted for street and afternoon frocks. 24 inches wide sl00 yard, we think they are bar, gain--but ask you to pass Judgment on them.
 ,llits ana Gfesses, In pretty plaids black
Bisbee daily review., 1914-03-22
Crepe Blouses In Nouel New Designs $3.5O, $4.OO, $500 and $65O-Unusual Values

by efficacy of style and dcl in net, ihon rel
 in nd new pproed by In co enect the lace ue be n broad collection Stylish
Bisbee daily review., 1914-03-22
Chiffon c1 25
 Tafetas @l-:

very fashionable It possesses all the beauty of the old time Tafetas, but 1t is soft and willowy making 1t very desirable for tlle garments that are now in vogue. Plain colors. and printed effects that are smart and popular, 1Sinches wide, per yd. s1.25.
 An exceedingly popular fabric for Sprint and white shepherd checkn and a full T
Bisbee daily review., 1914-03-22

Last weeks selling Women Outer Apparel and Millinery during hrst complete exposition of Authentic Spring Styles indication the preferences the Bisbee and the Warren District adds hcency selecting providing purchasing of discriminating cliente
Bisbee daily review., 1914-03-22
$2.5O

-Long-waisted French styles of fine lawn or batiste; waist trimmed with embroidery or lace insertion and tucks;
 skirts trimmed with wide embroidery or lace insertion and lace edge; some have wide ribbon threaded bead. ings that join waist and skirt; some with rib- bon sash and large bow in front; special at s2.50.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-03-22
For Girls and Children

psi ygeck knd for nir daughter k o them dresses designed to u o I to sp mode r girls are nlned t be chub
 it's keynote is simplicity n mind O s nd perfect ymdeuat you'll fl 10 y nhse lohe yourself In s n vand mak hS1 wards O
Bisbee daily review., 1914-03-22
Smart Spring Suits at
That Are Wonders In Style and Value

 ment 
 
   anoed by experts  before making gorel elect tion sizes t
Bisbee daily review., 1914-03-22
Trimmed Hats Sl2.5O

Small, close-ftting and medium-size mod els, in which satin and silk are effective ly combined with Milan, hemp and tagal braids, trimmed with flowers, fancies and piquant wings. All the new shades and the yOguish black. .fstinihg models, all of them, and moderately priced, indeed, at S125O
Bisbee daily review., 1914-03-22
< Blouses Like Spring Blossoms
 Fashioned With Such Dainty Delicacy of Design

We radyto for avery
 as ee in blouse believe
Bisbee daily review., 1914-03-22
Figured TaHetas c15O NeWest Designs YA-

Fancy designs and brocaded effects in the newest color schemes black and white shepherd checks broken checks stripes and plads white and coored green navy Copenhagen, mahogany. purple and rose colored grounds wiih pretty floral and figured patterns.
 Suitable for Russian Blouse suits dresses costumes and trimmings such variety of pretty printed figured effects that sure you find something to please you exactly 27.inches wide, per yard sl5O t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-06
SLAIN
BY AN AXEMAN
Four People Found Dead In
Bed With Their Skulls
Split Wide
Open.
MISSING MAN rs SOUGHT
Husband Of Girl Who Deserted Family
ls Sought by Police as
Suspect In tho
Case.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. j
BLUE ISLAND, H., July 6.-Jacob
Meslesla, aged 60, his wife, So years
old, their daughter, Mrs. Julia Mans
field and the two year old daughter
OF the latter were butchered in their
beds early today. Their bodies were
discovered with the heads split open
and almost severed from their bodies.
A bloody axe, open door through
which the murderer fed and evidences
OF q struggle by the old man told all
that is known Of the tragedy.
The family was German and lived
in section colonized by laborers.
The pretty young daughter Of the old
couple married William Mansfield
three years ago. When a baby was
born to the young couple Mansfield
deserted his wife and child. Meslesla
cared Tor Mrs. Mansfield and her child
and made no search for the missing
man.
Chief Of Police Kirsch Of Blue Is
land today gent out description OF
the man with request OF police Of
other cities to arrest him. The slay-
er literally hacked the heads OF the
sleeping victims to pieces. The child's
soft skull offered little resistance to
the sharp axe and 1t was almost split
in twain to the middle OF the body.
No noise was heard by the neighbors.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-06
HELEN MORTON is INSANE,
AND MUST BE WATCHED

turned home to find her allowance
had been curtailed She disappeared
in May and was found with frienis
near Bayly's home in Virginia She
was persuaded to return to Chicago
and shortly after, her marriage was
made known
Drs. w. L. Guide and A. B Conner,
appointed as commissioners by tIla
court, met June 25 and found Mrs
Bayly suffering from mental derange-
ment. They commended she be sent
to some private INSTITUTE or COM
mitted to the care of q friend.
County Clerk Lawrence 'efusad at
first TO give access to the r,cnrti5 but
finally reporters could see ali hut tba
petition.
During the period that the then
E'elen Morton was estranged from hcr
father, she gave ont intervie IS re-
hecting on Chicago so-inty pecrla,
among whom she had coved. 81 o
termed them "nit-wits'' and the title
stuck and has been used frequently n
the local press. While no one con.
nected with the case will talk for pub
lication, it is said that her mental
trouble takes the form cf e,.m..y to
husband, father and mother.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-06
MI.,Inu JeweIs Returned.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
CHICAGO, July 6.-Seven thousand
dollars worth Of jewels stolen from
Mrs. Clarence F. Newcomb while rest
ing between tango lessons given her
at her home by Professor" Thomas
w. Healey were recovered today by
the police. The Jewels disappeared at
the time Healey left. They were
found in possession of his brother-i1-
law, Albert Quodback. by detectives,
according to the police. Healey was
held on charge Of larceny ana .Quod-
back on an 'open detention" until the
case is further investigated. Healey
recently welded Mary Eileen Long, an
other tango teacher. The bride wept
at his cell door and promised to stand
by Healey If he would tell the truth.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-06
BODY WILL BE
IDENTIFIED TODAY
Remains Of Woman Found In River
viii Probably be Claimed by
Relatives.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
SCHENECTADY, N. Y, July g.
Mystery surrounding the Mohawk riv-
er torso dragged out in portions In the
past two weeks was on the verge Of
solution today according. to police
authorities. Positive identification Of
the girl victim was expected before
night with an arrest shortly afterward.
A servant In the house Of Geo. s.
Close will identify the torso as her
sisters. 1t was reported today. A par
tial clue was furnished by DR.. VIM.
H. Sanford, who identified the head as
that of girl on whom he operated for
abscess recently and the servant girl
likewise gave partial identification.
Absence OF mot4se for the crime.
stil1 battles the police TO-DAY
Unlike the case Of the hacked Anna
this strange mystery dis
closes no need for making away with
the victim.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-06
Lost Right Hand.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
WASHINGTON. July 6.--By the ac-
shell, William B. Bateman, seaman
gunner on the torpedo boat Foote, suf-
fered the loss Of his right hand today.
The accident occurred at the home OF
Bateman's sister, where he was visit
ing. He had brought several shells
as souvenirs. While playing with his
two year old daughter, the shells top
pied off table, one striking the floor
without exploding, the other caught by
Bateman, exploding in his hand. The
child was uninjured, although the
room was wrecked.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-06
Trial Of I. w. w. Members Has
Been Postponed in Home
Town Of Rookie
Teller.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
IARRYTOWN, N. Y, July 6.-Wlt1
me town hall under heavy guard OF
pciice and extra men on duty in the
streets to prevent any demonstration,
ulais of the I. w. w. agitators who
picReted the John D. Rockefeller
es.ate, was postponed today on appli-
ea'lon OF counsel Tor the men and
women until July 20.
when Judge Moorehouse called the
Ssses OF the eleven defendants at II
oelock only Justice Sheffield, their
..'orney, appeared in corrt. At IL: ID
eAander Berkman and the others
iyed from New York. A detail of
sn policemen had becn sent to tho
uon to meet them. An enormous
sIowd of citizens had also gathered.
!, =. tnere was NO outbreak. The po-
- ~ surrounded the crowd which left
- Train and with Berkman and Becky
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-06
Case Of Leprosy.

IUnited Press Leased Wire Service
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 6.-The
entire italian quarter may be placed
under quarntine today, following the
discovery Of a we'll advanced case Of
leprosy in the congested district.
The victim, according to health off,
cials, is Samuel Phrus, %, Sicilian
laborer.
Symptoms of leprosy were first dis
covered on Phrus by DR.. William T.
Corlett. a skin specialist, who exam
ined the man at City hospital, where
he is now being guarded in a special
ward, ..
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-06
Daughter of Millionaire Who
Stirred Up Society by
Calling Them ALI
INIT Wis.,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO, July 6.-Helen Morton
Bayly, daughter of Mark Morton, well
known millionaire, today was declar-
ed Of unsound mind by Judge Charles
ID. Clark, of Dupage county, Illinois,
and has been placed in the custody OF
her uncle, Colonel George Fabian.
Examination was made at the insti-
cation of her husband, Roger Bayly,
Of Virginia, whom she married three
weeks ago. Mrs. Bayly, then Miss
Morton, rode at the horse show at
Washington last spring. Among her
mounts were several owned by Robt.
Bayly and brother, H. Clay Payly.
Later Miss Morton became possess n
of desire to possess farm and raise
poultry. Her parents refused TO furE-
ish the necessary funds and she re-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-06
ANARCHISTS WILL PULL OFF
BIG FUNERAL DEMONSTRATION

Edelsohn heading the procession,
they proceeded toward rLe town ha /.
Sheffield was In conference with JUS
tice Moorehouse and Disrr.ct Attorney
Wheat before his clients arrived.
Owing to the death oe arthur Ca,on
and Charles Berg in the bomb expcs-
ion which wrecked the Lexington
avenue tenement Saturday and the 81
ness OF other material witnesses, he
asked for an adjournment. B rk-
man was advised of tn, action that
had been taken and ARRANGED to return
tn New York with his followers en-
the train leaving at 12.37. S.rlmar,
Miss Edelsohn, "Swee. Mare" Ganc
and other members Of the party in
sisted that they knew nothing Of the
whereabouts of Mike Murphy who
was in the room n which Caron.
Berr and Carl Hansen met heir
death. Berkman said Murphy brought
him the news of the explosion but at
that time mad only fifty cents in his
pockets. For this reason, Berkman
said he believed Murphy was still in
New York. None of those arriving
for the trial attempted any speech
making today. Berkman said plans
for big public funeral for the VIC
tins of the explosion and gigantic
demonstration would go forward this
week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-06
MRS. ANGLE Is
NEAR COLLAPSE
Keeps Crying That She Is Innocent Of
the Murder Of Waldo
BaIlou.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
STAMFORD, Conn, July 6.-With
Mrs. Helen M. Angle, becoming more
nervous and nearer complete break
down every day, the police of Siam
ford looked forward today with satis-
faction to the plans to transfer Mrs.
Angle to the Bridgeport Jail pending
the resumption Of the inquest into the
death Of Waldo r. Ballou.
Mrs. Angle now appears nearer a
collapse that at any time since the
body of Ballou was found on the side
walk at the foot of the stairs leading
to her apartments.
Mrs. Angle suffers repeated hysteri-
cal attacks, throwing herself violently
on her knees beside her cot and burst.
ing into tears.
Before God I am innocent" she
cries necessarily. THAT is all that is
helping me-"
II believe am going to die soon,"
she said today, "I feel it, but l swear
to You before God that am innocent"