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The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28
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County Attorney w. e. Atchison is
in Kansas City today on business.
Today was reporting day in the
juvenile court. The usual number of
small wards made their weekly report
to Probate Officer Rooney.
w. p. B. Cooper. charged with steal
ing sled runners valued at $50 and
grindstone worth $6. from Cora B.
Harris. will be tried this afternoon in
the court of Topeka
The First Methodist church Of this
city will give a public reception to the
new pastor, DR.. Benjamin Young and
his family, in the temple of the church
on next Tuesday evening.
Judge A. w. Dana is ill at his home
with a cold. The first division of the
district court is closed. Sentences to
have been pronounced this morning
have been deferred. No motions were
heard.
Mrs. Matte B. wintrode, widow OF
Captain J. T. Wintrode, has brought
suit. through her attorneys, Waters &
Waters and John Switzer, for a parti-
ton of the Wintrode estate. Suit is
brought in the district court Of Shaw
nee county.
A colored man who couldn't spell
the first name of his fiancee applied
for a license Friday afternoon in the
probate court. After much difficulty
a license was issued to William Rad
ford. aged II, and Thana Smith, over
21, both CT Topeka.
Twenty-Five deputy assessors col
lected this morning in the court OF
Topeka to receive preliminary instruc-
tions from County Assessor S. H
Haynes. One woman, Mrs. Hattie l.
Williams, will start forth Monday with
the other assessors E. N. Cockrell
has been appointed to take the place
!, of George Wagner, who declined to
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28
HE'S TACKLED BIG JOB
Scrgcants Sauls Will Run for Sheriff
Against Kiene.

Alonzo L. Sauls. first sergeant on the
city police force. will make his an
nouncement next week for the Demo-
cratic nomination for sheriff. He has
been chosen by the Jefferson club COM
mittee as official representative Of the
Democrats.
There has been a large amount of in
terest surrounding the man who would
be brave enough to run against Sher-
iff Kiene. who. of all county officials,
is said to be most sure Of reelection.
Sergeant Sauls was chosen.
Sauls will circulate his petitions next
month. The county campaign is run
ming quietly but steadily. Most of the
candidates for denomination have is
sued petitions and cards. Until today
Sheriff Kiene was the only official
against whom no possible candidate
had appeared, with the exception of
c. w. Bower, clerk Of the district court,
whose name stands alone on the pros
pective ballot.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28
GOODWIN ESTATE.
KirO Farm OF pa Acres Was Sold and
Settled for $47 500.

The Goodwin estate which is located
at Kiro was sold the later part of last
week at the court house and was set
tied up today. The land which was
sold is comprised of PA acres. 1t
brought $47,8O2 at auction. This is
one of the biggest real estate deals
which has been put through in the
northern part of the county for a
number of years.
There were three eighty acre tracts
of this land. Eighty acres of the
northeast quarter of section thirteen.
Menoken township sold for SIS, 100 to
Elizabeth Goodwin. Eighty acres of
the southwest quarter of section seven,
Menoken township sold to g. Marshall
for $500. Eighty-four acres of the
northwest quarter of section eighteen
sold to Joe Kinnaird for $24.200.
Two tracts composed OF 1O4 acres
of this estate were not sold but bid
in at their appraised value which was
$474C.-
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

office. and if we expect this particular
job this is one of the forms that will
have to be gone through WITH
Russell May Run.
Frank U. Russell, county attorney
Of Rush county,, will probably be a
Republican candidate for congress in
the Seventh district. Russell is re-
garded as one of the most able law
yers in the western section of the
state and is a born fighter. He is a
successful lawyer, an exceptionally
forceful speaker and an excellent cam
paigner. Russell lives in Lacrosse and
is serving his second term as county
attorney of Rush county. His friends
in Topeka believe that he will make
the race for congress and may be
nominated without opposition.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

eral CArranxa- The constitutionn1tst
cn1e1. himself. maintained silence on
the subject There appears to be p3Me
surprise. among those In General Iar-
ranxa's confidence. that the American
state department should have broaeh-
ed the Benton matter to the constitu-
tionaltsts in behalf Of the British for
etsn ontce. 1t was pointed out. how
ever. that the English recognition of
duerta. the landing Of British marines
, At vera Cruz and the known relations
between English capital and the Huer-
"a regime probably in a measure was
responsible for the British foreign Of
nce's mode of procedure.
Insurgent officials professed ignor-
ance OF the circumstances surrounding
benton's disappearance. asserting that
..ne matter mad been considered Of but
little Importance until the arrival Of the
Carranza party at the border.
Vergara's Murderers Gone.
laredo. Feb. 2s.-The detachment
OF Mexican federals at Hidalgo, near
where Clemete vergara, an American
was executed. was reported here today
to have evacuated that point. One re-
port said the detachment had been
ordered to another station in the
course OF regular duty. Hfdalgo IL on
the Rio Grande and in close touch
with the Mexico border.
1t was to the Hidalgo command that
ApoIlno Rodriguez and the five other
Mexicans accused of kidnapping Yer
CARA were apparently attached. No
reports were available here as to any
action on foot looking to the recovery
, of Vergara's body.
Hucrta Promises Explanation.
Washington, Feb. 28.-Charge
O'Shaughnessy reported today that
he had made representations concern
ing Vergara's death and that the
Huerta government had promised a
full and detailed explanation of the
| killing. The charge did not refer In
his dispatches to the memorandum
published asking the United States to
revoke permission to the constitution
/ So far there is no official knowledge
of any resumption by the Huerta gov
! ernment Of diplomatic exchanges with
Washington.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28
Trimble Jurv sim Out

The jury has SO far failed to agree
In the $2.500 damage suit in. Judge
Whitcomb's division of the district
court. and may not be able to reach
verdict. The case was placed in
their hands at 2 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon, they were locked up BY the
bailiff last night, and had reached no
agreement at o'clock today.
Ray Trimble, against whom q state
case of assault and battery is pendir
in the district court. sues John #.
land, for shooting him on June. g.
Rossiter, represented by ]. J. Schenck,
declares the gun went off accidentally
when the officer was attempting to
arrest Trimble.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28
WASHINGTON Is STIRRED.


Vergara Case Excites as Much Atten-
ton as IL He Had Been q BEiton.
Washington, Feb. 28.-Ohlcials here
discussed with much interest today
the report Of Captain Sanders Of the
Texas rangers. saying Clemente Yer
CARA, an American citizen reported
hanged. had really been kidnapped
and shot by Huerta's federals.
While Consul Garrett had been or
dered ia make an extended inquiry
and representations demanding repar-
alton have been made to the Huerta
government at Mexico City. there was
little official information today on the
Vergara killing, which has admittedly
stirred the Washington government
just as much as the recent execution
of William s. Benton, a British sub
ject at Juarez.
The inquiry into the Benton case
was planned to begin in earnest today
or tomorrow, with the departure OF a
special train from Juarez for Chihua-
hua furnished by Villa, bearing repre-
sentatives of England and the United
States. In Chihuahua American Con-
sui Letcher will Join the Investigators
Opinion is divided here on whether
Benton's body, after being buried
nearly two weeks in a tropical ell
mate, would show If his wounds were
inflicted by a pistol or a firing squad
While no satisfactory answer has
been made to the American govern
ment's request for the surrender OF
the body to the widow, that point
will not be pressed until all the evil
dence Of a medical examination is Sc
cured.
That General Carranza was rapidly
getting into touch with the situation
at Juarez and Chihuahua and would
! exert his influence to clear up the
Benton case, was the informal assur-
ance which reached here today. II
| was also supposed that Carranza will
secure compliance to the American
demand for the body.
Omcia1S had before them TO-DAY
Governor Colquitt's telegram, asking
whether the United States recognized
any constituted government in north.
ern Mexico with which he could ar
range for the extradition OF those
whom he believed responsible for the
death Of Vergara.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

.Sa. -ty ra1or blades shafpened better tnan
new. 2sc-ssc dog Brunt Drug co.-Adv.
Prof Riggs and Harry ziesenis of the
high school at Lawrence. Kan, were in
Topeka today. They were visitors At the
Topeka high school wireless station.
The r. r. Y. NJ. c. A. juniors defeated
the Central Y. M. C. A. Junior In q basket
ball game ns tnx. this meTnnf nf mir BY score Of p
were outweighed but won the game by
speed and team work.
Jackson's Twenty-third regimental band
will be called for rehearsal tomorrow
afternoon at $3.50. for the concert to be
given Sunday. March s. for the Audi
No man who has poor eyesight is worth
man who can see well. II your eyesight is
not perfect visit Chas. Bennett, Doctor Of
Optics. 906 Kansas ave.-Adv.
Mr.. Lou Klein, who has been connected
with Siegel Cooper company of Chicago
Tor the past nine years, has taken the
management of the millinery department
at Greenbaum's ladies' ready to wear
store. He intends Introducing some new
departures in the millinery business.
Masquerade dance Wednesday March 4.
| at Kellam hall. Don't miss it.-Adv.
E. w. GRANGER, mayor Of Leavenworth,
Topeka, for information on Topeka's white
ways. Mayor Cofran referred the letter
to Frank Newland, city commissioner OF
water and lighting.
Little Rock, Ark, is interested in the
commission plan Of city government.
Mayor Charles E. Taylor, of that city.
has requested Mayor Cofran for a copy
Of the law under which Topeka operates
her government.
w. B. Lowrance and H. s. Lee have
been appointed receivers of the Tucker
Electric company, 816 Kansas avenue. The
company is not insolvent. but has petition
ed tho court for dissolution of partner
ship.
There will be services at the Christian
Messenger hall, ia East Fifth street, to-
night. Sunday and all Of next week.
Services conducted by Miss Della Carpen-
ter Of North Topeka.
E. T. A. Junkin. general attorney Of the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railway,
passed through Topeka on his special car
today and visited twenty minutes with
local officials of the road.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28
1. G. c. Loosens Up . Little.

washington. Feb. 28.-An order
was issued today by the I. c. C. per-
mitting common carriers to make or
dinary changes in rates. pending ac-
ton upon applications for relief from
the operation OF the long and short
haul provision Of the law. Specific
regulation for the making of such
changes are prescribed by the COM
mission and they must be made with
the understanding that the commits
sion does not necessarily give its ap-
proval to them. They may be al
tackled by shippers and may be chang
ed by the commission
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

CONTINUED from Page One.)
bank Of the river on the Texas side,
one Of the men went to the river and
called to Vergara, requesting him to
wanted to arrange with him about
paying for the horses Vergara and a
nephew crossed in a skiff to the Mexi-
can side, where two more men came
to the waters edge. leaped into the
skiff and struck him three blows on
the head with q pistol. dragging him
to the bank and carrying him to
Hidalgo. On Sunday at q a. m. he
was taken from the Hidalgo Jail and
started with guards, ostensibly to
Piedras Negras. but was shot to death
after proceeding only a short dis
"VerEara was born and reared in
Webb county, Texas, and I am in
formed that he had a pass to cross
the river signed by Sheriff Sanchez
and Cara Galan."
Perceval Goes 1t Alone.
FL Paso, Tex, Feb. 2S.-Charles Ar
thur Percival, the British consul at
Galveston who was sent here to inves-
gate the death of William 8. Benton
today quietly continued his inquiry
without seeking the assistance of
American consular agents.
So far the British cOnsuHs activities
have been confined to interviews How
ever. George c. Corothers, representa-
tive of the state department at Wash
ington, and Thomas L. Edwards, Amer
lean consul at JuareZ, held themselves
in readiness to assist Mr.. PercevaL at
his request. on instructions from Wash
ington. General Hugh L. Scott. COM
mander at Fort Bliss. called on the
British consul at his hotel, but it was
learned from an apparently reliable
source that Perceval did not broach the
subject of his mission here. Mrs. Will
liam s. Benton, widow Of the man who
was slain, also called on the British
consul.
Constitutionalist officers at Juarez
have received instructions from Cen
eral Villa that hereafter the American
consul shall be informed promptly OF
the arrest Of all foreigners.
Location Of Body Unknown.
Laredo. Tex, Feb. 2S.-Americans
along the Mexican border were not
hopeful today that the. slayers OF
Clemente Vergara, the Texas ranch
man, killed by Mexican federals, would
be identified and punished by Pro-
visional President Huerta's govern
ment. It was pointed out that the
Mexican war department exercised lit
tie restraint over the isolated bands OF
federal troops. While they took more
hope from expected action by the di-
vision military chiefs it also was re-
membered that Vergara already had
i in good faith, it is believed. promised
his release unharmed.
Friends and relatives Of vergara have
started an inquiry into the killing in
addition to the investigation being con-
Quoted by the United States govern
ports from Hidalgo. where vargars
was taken. by orders of Captain Apol-
ono Rodriguez, seemed to indicate an
act Of desecratfon ON the body. Yer
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

Edgar E. Clark, chairman Of the
interstate commerce commission, is
the man who is now foremost in the
minds Of the eastern railroad men
and financiers. The railroads are
seeking permission from. the COM
mission Of whick Mr.. Clark is the
chief to increase their freight rates.
This picture shows Mr.. Clark 1T his
desk in Washington.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

attempt to save the city 5000 in the first
installing win eventually cost the city
so. .000 or $30,0O0''
Mr.. Porter believes that Mr.. Newland' 8
plan of constructing q storage reservoir
and additional pumps is q practical So
luton of the question for Immediate
needs. 1t would have been just as good
a solution even II the big pump had never
been purchased. In the meantime the
city will get very little use out of its
$4,000 Investment.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28
Paths to Fame.

How did you reach the lecture
platform ?''
Me? 1 was a prize fighter"
And you?"
II jumped or q bridge
"And you, sir ?''
"I presume 1 have less claim to
fame than any of you. gentlemen %
said the third man addressed. ''I
was once vice president t-"-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28
BIRTHS REPORTED.

The following births were reported
to the Office of the city clerk today:
Roy r. Smith and wife. S23 East
Tenth street. Feb. 27, boy.
Migele Garlic and wife. 1872 Bran
ner street, Feb. 25. boy.
Emanuel Deo Schoenby and wife,
1913 West street, Feb. 1. girl.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28
NO POISON THERE.
Chemist Found None in Blacksmith's
Stomach-Drops Case.

Hutchinson. Kan, Feb. 2S-The
examination made at Kansas univer-
sity of the stomach Of Thomas Stone.
the Plevna blacksmith, who died re-
Gently, showed not even a trace of
poison, consequently the coroner's
jury is expected to bring in verdict
that his death was due to natural
causes
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28
Mass Meetines Sunday.

Mass meetings will be held Sunday
in the Baptist and Christian churches
Of North Topeka under the direction
of the Public Welfare league. These
services will be held at 1890 o'clock.
Rev. Theodore Hanson and Rev. J. N.
Dunlavy, superintendent Of the well
fare work OF Kansas City. will address
these meetings. Rev. Mr.. Hanson win
address a mass meeting for women at
the Kansas Avenue Methodist church
Tuesday evening. similar meeting
will be held at the Oakland Methodist
church at O'Clock Sunday afternoon.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

Nashville. Tenn, Feb. zS.-The
Tennessee supreme court today held
invalid the section of the recently
enacted state liquor shipping law. linn
iting interstate shipments to one GAL
Ion for personal or family use. The
court held 1t was q regulation Of In
ter1tate commerce.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28
A Winter Cough.

A Winter Cough.
A stubborn. annoying. depressing cough
hangs on. racks the body, weakens the
lungs. and often leads to serious results.
The first dose of DR.. Kings New Dis
&C 'ery gives relief. Henry D. Sanders. OF
Cavendish. VT, was threatened with con-
sumption, after having pneumonia. He
writes: ''Dr. Kings New Discovery ought
to be in every family: it is certainly the
best Of all medicines for coughs. colds or
lung trouble" Good for children's coughs.
Money back II not satisfied. Price soc
and 3100. At all Druggists. H. e. Buck
len & Co.. Philadelphia or st. Louis.--Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

''She has a complexion like tinted porce-
lain Yes. knew she took lessons in
china painting. - Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

TWO quartered oak dressers; 30 yards Of
roe st.
FOR RENT-Ftne three room front offlo0
or sleeping room suite. Edison heat.
electric light and gas and modern con-
veniences. Apply to John e. Frost, N
Kansas ave.
MODERN furnished rooms. large house.
keeping room with alcove. 418 West 7th.
Phone 1861.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

This big. modern laundry with III
perfect equipment. its fau1t1ess ayDtem
and its uneQualled delivery service e
at your command.
Soft Water. pure soap. with otrict
Observance Of sanitary conditions n
washing. makes everything sweet and
clean when delivered. Try our work
on family washing and We trust you
send regularly Our price only &c the
pound.
send Your Dry Cleaning and Prenrene
w.~.,. MUTUAL
Phones The ~EOft We1eg~
50 Employees LAUNDRY
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

Payton-"After his death m autops,
was performed" Mrs. Malaprop-"Hov
swell! BY which orchestra life.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

Jackson's Twenty-third regimental band
will be called for rehearsal tomorrow
afternoon at $50, for the concert to be
given Sunday, March s, for the Audi
tor1um fund.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

The r. R. Y. M. c. A. juniors defeated
the Central Y. M. c. A. Junior In a basket
ball game this morning by q score Of %
to B. The boys of the r. r. Y. M. C. A.
were outweighed but won the game by
speed and team work.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

No man who has poor eyesight is worth
as much to his employer or himself as the
man who can see well. II your eyesight is
not perfect visit Chas. Bennett, Doctor Of
Optics, 906 Kansas ave.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

Mr.. Lou Klein, who has been connected
with Siegel Cooper company of Chicago
for the past nine years, has taken the
management of the millinery department
at Greenbaum's ladies' ready to wear
store. He intends Introducing some new
departures in the millinery business.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

has written to r. L. Cofran, mayor OF
Topeka, for information on Topeka's white
ways. Mayor Cofran referred the lettel
to Frank Newland, city commissioner O1
water and lighting.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28
Have You Thought Of That ?

Begin right away reading the
ads, taking advantage Of them
and see what you have actual
ly saved in q month.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

There will be services at the Christian
Messenger hall, ia East Fifth street. to-
night, Sunday and all Of next week.
Services conducted by Miss Della Carpen-
ter Of North Topeka.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28
WORKS IN SECRET.

(Continued from Page One.)
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

Little Rock. Ark, is interested in the
plan OF city government.
Mayor Charles E. Taylor, Of that city,
has requested Mayor Cofran for a copy
OF the law under which Topeka operates
her government.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

w. b. Lowrance and H. s. Lee have
been appointed receivers Of the Tucker
Electric company, 816 Kansas avenue. The
company is not insolvent, but has petition
ed tho court for a dissolution of partner
ship.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28

Sa< -ty razor blades shafpened better tnan
new, 2Sc-35c doz Brunt Drug Co.-Adv.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-07-08

week. Mrs. Culbertson Is thought to
be getting on nicely, her friends will
be glad to hear.
Mrs. Claire Martin, who Is visiting
relatives here also had sick spell
but Is better now. She will go up to
Laurens soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Wofford spent
the week end with Mr.. and Mrs. A. w.
Cooper of Greer
Misses Robbie and Fannie Hudgens
of Laurens, came out to spend the
Fourth with the picnic party on Ra-
bun creek.
Mr.. Jared j. Wofford of Woodruff,
was the guest recently Of his cousin.
John VIM. Wofford.
Little Hiram Thomas Iangston was
quite sick Friday night but he Is him
self again.
Mr. Claude Finley spent his Fourth
with other friends at Ware Shoals.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Davenport of
Nio"hI'AiS opCiI dI luc uOluC
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clio Cunningham.
While we write (Monday afternoon)
hard rain Is falling. We only hope
that some Of it Is falling at Laurens
and that Mr.. John N. Wright will get
to see some old fashioned mud one
more time!
a letter received today from Texas
states that Mr.. Griff Finley Is in the
hospital again. His relatives here are
very apprehensive Of lis condition.
Perhaps 1t would interest some
folks to know that those who come to
town from our way had best turn off
at Todd avenue instead of coming
down West Main street for the street
force is at work there and the genial
boss told me ii would be for at least
six weeks.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-07-08

having come up in Mr.. Garretts car
Rev. l.. X. Simpson and wife spent
last week visiting relatives in this sec
ton and returned to Tigersville today
Mrs. Mollie Wood spent the Fourth
with Mrs. Albert South.
Mr.. J J. Simmons and family visit
ed at Mr.. II. T. Woods Sunday.
Mrs. Josephine South, who we re-
ported in our last letter as being very
sick, we are glad to say, is able to be
up again.
Mr.. Dee Cook Of the Brewerton sec
ton, has a very sick child