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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-02
OUR DAILY LAUGH

Her Sarcastic Sire
Did your father
complain about
my staying so late
last night?
On the contrary,
he asked me how
/ could be so rude
as to let you go
away without
your breakfast.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-02

Funeral of Lieutenant Hoyer
Funeral services for Lieutenant ].
5. Hoyer, of the First United States
cavalry, were held here yesterday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-02

A friend asked the little Porto
Rican who was brought from the
island by DR.. Brumbaugh and given
an education by him whether the
Doctor was popular in Porto Rico.
His eyes frightened with enthusiasm
as he replied that he was the most
popular man on the whole island:
that not only streets and highways.
but school buildings have been named
In his honor. Those who meet DR..
Brumbaugh at Williams Grove to-mor-
row will understand his great per-
sonal popularity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30

that OF FLAMES Thorpe. who. after he
had been proved to be professional.
was forced to return his Olympic
prizes.
In its story the Evening Mail calls
upon Adams to produce all the medals
and trophies he hes won since his con-
nection. with the New York Athletic
club. In one of the affidavits, T. 1.
Glynn swears that on January 9, 1914,
Adams sold him (Gfynn) one of his
prizes. gold ring with small dia-
mond in it. For this, GNnn said he
paid $500. During the fall of 1912
and up to March, 1914, Glynn fur
Their swears he accompanied Adams
to downtown jeweler, where. in his
presence, the jeweler would accept
Adams prizes, which 1 understood
were to be credited to Adams ac-
count"
In 1912 Adams and his brother,
Ben, were members of the American
team which was sent to Sweden to
compete in the Olympic games. Last
years records show that Adams holds
the record for the standing high jump
of five feet four and one-eighth inches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
RIGHT TO CONVICT
First Bill in Legislature to Ad-
nit Testimony.
Important Bearing on Frank
Miller Lansing Case.

1t is probable that one Of the first
bills to be introduced in the 1915 ses-
sion of the legislature will provide for
the admission of testimony of cOnvicts
concerning crimes committed within
prison walls. The measure will en-
able the introduction of testimony of
prison inmates concerning the recent
killing of Frank Miller, No. 5. by fell
low convicts who were attendants in
the prison insane ward.
Several legal complications have
arisen since the determination Of
LeavenwOrth county officials to pros
e tie the men alleged to have been
responsible for the death Of Miller.
The admission of convict testimony is
not the least of these troublesome
questions. Just now it seems some
law must be provided for admission of
convict testimony in cases of this
character, or Governor-elect Capper
must issue wholesale pardons to per-
NIT witnesses to testify.
One of the most important witnesses
for the state was w. s. Truskett of
insane ward. Truskett was charged
with murder, pleaded insanity and the
jury found him not guilty on the MUIR
der charge, but held he was insane at
the time of the killing. Thus Truskett
in one sense of the word, and perhaps
from "a legal standpoint, is not a con-
Wet Yet he is an inmate of the in
sane ward and legally insane, although
declared by experts in.fuli POSSESSION
of his faculties. Truskett could not
testify in a civil. proceeding. but it is
claimed that his testimony will be COM
petent in the case of William LaTrasse,
"Homerun'' Campbell and Frank Miller
No. 4. charged with the murder OF
Miller No. s. Truskett saw the attack
on Miller and is valuable witness for
the state in the murder case
n the case of several cvnvicts who
could give important testimony against
Miller No. 4, La Trasse and Campbell
their testimony is excluded under the
general. statute prohibiting the accep-
lance of testimony of a convict. Now
it is believed, a bill will be introduced
N the early hours of the Legislative
session permitting the admission OF
convict testimony where it has to dc
with crimes or offenses committed
within prison walls.
such an act" said S. NJ. Brewster
attorney general elect, would not con-
lict with the general statute and would
in my judgment be perfectly proper.
believe such bill will be introduced
and passed and will cover such cases
as the recent killing of Miller
The fact that such bill might be
passed subsequent to the Miller killing
would not prevent it's application in
that case, it is urged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30

Shifting Policy Of Great Britain
Regarding COntraband
Cause of the Protest Made by
Uncle Sam.

Washington. Dec. 30.-For the first
time it was learned today from a high
official source In the state department
that the final cause for this govern
ment's action in protesting to Great
Britain was the constantly shifting
policy of England in its treatment of
contrabands- The case of turpentine
and rOsin-naval stores-was the straw
that broke the camel's back
Early in November British Ambassa-
dor Spring-Rice delivered to the state
department note from Sir Edward
Gray stating that turpentine and roSin
would no longer be treated as contra
band. The state department so notified
rosin and turpentine shippers. But a
few days later after ships carrying
such products were seized, the state
department was surprised to learn that
rosin and turpentine had been placed
back on +he cOntraband list by Great
Britain and that such cargoes were be-
ing seized as rapidly as British men of
war could find them.
Great Britain's excuse for this ac-
ton was that she had learned the Ger
mans were making use of rosin and
turpent1ne in the manufacture of a
new kind of bomb
Another of the strongest features of
the protest, it is insisted, is based on
the action of Great Britain in the seiz-
ure of shipments of copper destined to
Scandinavian countries and to Italy.
Some complaints to the state de-
partment insist that commercial in
terests, seeing their commerce being
grasped by the United States, have in
spired the foreign office to enlarge the
contra band list.
Indications that other neutral ma
lions are preparing to join with the
United States in the protest to Great
Britain against interference with ship
ping was seen today when several for
eign diplomats requested for their gov
ernments. copies of.itfea United States
notes. Copies We're furnished for Italy,
Holland, tDenmark.a Norway and Swed-
en-. Whatever action they will take
will be based upon the attitude of the
United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
CUT DOWN CAPITAL
Six Kansas Corporations Re-
duce Their Tax to State.
Two Topeka Concerns Notify
State Charter Board.

Six Kansas corporations today noti-
fled the state charter board that they
had voted to reduce their capitalization.
This action is taken in nearly every in
stance to reduce the amount to be paid
the state under the corporation tax law
and in no manner means a reduction
in the financial standing of the corpora
lions affected.
AS the amount of money to be paid
the state under the corporation tax law
will be determined from the annual
statements of these corporations,
number Of concerns have voted to re-
duce the amount of their assessment
by reducing their capitalization. In in
stances where notices of reduction
were made, the reduction includes only
stock which had not been issued by the
corporation.
The largest single reduction in capt.
taiization was in the case of the In
dependence, Neodesha and Topeka
Traction company. which has reduced
its capitalization from 5000. 600 to So. goo.
Principal offices Of the company are in
Independence.
A reduction of from $4,000 to $4,000
is reported by the Central Loan & In
vestment company of Topeka, while
the Brist Manufacturing company, also
of Topeka. reduces its capitalize ton
from $50 GOO to $4,000. The Indepen-
deace Biscuit company of Independence.
reduces its capitalization from $50, 600
to $4,000. the Chicago & Pittsburg Real
Estate and investment company, Pitts
burg. from $4,000 to $1,000 and the
Nelson Land & Cattle company. Sharon
Springs, from $4,000 to $4,000.
The Locomotive Finished Material
company of Atchison announces an in
crease in capitalization from 100000 to
S15C GOO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30

nearly two years ago. Page had asked
for news of John s. Irving or his
daughter, Mrs. Tillie Page and Miss
Georgiana Sawyer replied. A visit by
the Pages to Topeka followed when the
interchange of items of family his
tory and the display of photographs
in the possession of Mr.. Page estab-
lished his identity. In the course of the
day the party took a street car ride in
the course of which was pointed out
some property which once belonged to
John s. Irving but which, the hostesses
related, according to the evidence. had
been lost through unfortunate invest
mentS..
Pages Claim Bad Faith.
Il asked them if my grandfather
had accumulated any property" said
Charles A. Page in the course OF to-
days testimony. They told me that
at one time he had accumulated con-
siderable land but that he had lost it
by bad luck and through two bank
failures so that he was in Strengthened
circumstances when he died and that
he had to be buried by the Old Fell
lows They did not say anything
or about the suit to quiet title by
which it had passed into their pos
session.
That was the last conference be-
tween the two families. A few months
later Page says he learned of the pro-
courts of this county, involving his
grandfather's estate and consulted a
lawyer about his interests. The pres
ent action followed.
Testimony and the presentation of
dispositions from Indiana and else
where continued this afternoon before
Judge George H. Whitcomb, who is
10
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
DOVER WOLF DRIVE.
Two of Animals Rounded Up by 1875
Hunters Near Topeka.

One hundred and twenty-five men
took part in a wolf drive today fifteen
miles southwest of Topeka, near Do
yer. It was a ring hunt with four
captains, Cahill, Fitzgerald, Bierhaag
and Kresie.
Five wolves were caught in the ring
and two were finally caught. Two
coyotes and $50 rabbits were shot.
The men formed a ring four miles
square and came together on the Cor
bett farm. An oyster supper will be
given from the sale of the proceeds
of the hunt.
A similar hunt will be given farther
south in Shawnee county New Years
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
B. & |. men IN Topeka
Committees of Kansas Companies Talk
Shop at Conference Here.

For the purpose of considering pas
sage of laws in the next legislature,
the executive. publicity and legislative
committees of the Kansas Building
and Loan association held a meeting
Tuesday afternoon in the directors
room of the Shawnee Building and
Loan association. The problem of ru-
raj credit and long time loans to far
mers was also discussed. At the meet
ing co building and loan associations
of the state were represented.
Those present included: w. j. Bry-
ant. Independence: A. H. Plumb. En-
poria; c. B. Dodge. Salina; c. S. Hor-
tough and c. F. Flynn, Leavenworth +;
w. L. Bowersox. Great Bend: V. S. G.
Plant, Lawrence; c. S. Elliott, To-
peka; G. w. Jones, Lawrence and T.
3. Brown of Topeka. The total assets
of the Kansas association are $17.-
n0O.OOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
GIBBS Want Red Pitchers.

Chicago. ILL.,, Dec. 30.-Roger Bresna-
han. manager of the Cubs. returned
from Cincinnati today and stated there
was a trade on between the Cubs and
the. Cincinnati team by which he hopes
to obtain one of four Red pitchers.
Rresnahan named Benton. Ames. Doug
las. and Schneider and said the man
wanted was one of these. He left a
list of sixteen Chicago players with
President Hermann as open to trades.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
ADAMS SELLS PRIZES.
Famous Amateur Athlete Said to Have
Entered Professional Ranks.

New York, Dec. 30.-The New York
Evening Mail publishes today two af-
fidavits which charge that Platt
Adams. champion amateur athlete
and all round jumper. has pledged
and received money for some of his
prizes won at amateur meets. Under
the rules of the Amateur Athletic
union. this. if true, would change
Adams status to that of a profess
sional.
The charge against Adams would
make his case somewhat similar to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30

An interesting legal battle will be
fought in Lafayette. Indiana. early
In January, vhcr seven women stu
dents Of Purdue University viii come
into court and defend the damage
sui brought against them by Miss
Mabel Rogers. also q student. who
alleges that her health was ruined By
ths defendants who hazed her One
of the. defendants is Miss Ruth
CoWeu 81 CEicaIc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
Pan Handlc Declares a Dividend.

Philadelphia. Dec. 3O.-A dividend
of 2k per cent on the preferred stock
was today declared by the directors of
the Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago &
ST. Louis railway, known as the Pan
Handle system of the Pennsylvania
road. This makes for the year an ag-
gregate of four per cent for the pre-
ferred stockholders. The common
stock has paid three-fourths of one
per cent. In 1913 both classes of
stock paid 5 per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
Duty Taken OF Flour.

Brussels, Belgium, Dec. 30.-The
German administration in Belgium, to
render less difficult the maintenance
of the civil population, has abolished
the duty on flour made from grain i'm
ported by the American commission
for relief of Belgium. This duty was
the, same as that imposed in normal
times and was added to the arbitrary
price of flour established by the Ger
man authority.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30

1--WE learn by Experience said the
ready-made philosopher. That's true"
remarked Mr.. Growcher. 1--WE get lot of
information from experience, but it doesn't
seem to help. What's the good of know
ing what the weather was day before yes
y?''-Washington Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
LOCAL MENTION.

The Loyal Order of Moose have
moved to their new hall in the Ma
sonic building, 623 jackson street,
Adv.
DR.. H. B. Hogeboom moved to 625
Kansas avenue.-Adv.
The Christian Endeavor Of the First
Baptist church will not shOld their
watch party as planned.
A typographical error and another
in original copy appeared in the ad-
vertisement of the Bank of Topeka in
the issue Of this paper December "a.
correct statement will appear in
this paper tomorrow.
Salary and commission for two good
men to sell life insurance for 1.-The
Right Company" the old Germania
Life. Call or write George Godfrey
Moore, New England Building, To-
peka, Kansas.-Adv.
The K. K. KS held their Christmas
party Tuesday night at the Stiles
home, two miles south Of Highland
Park Three wagons were used to
were: Florence Buck, Elsie Case,
Mildred Marsh, Pearl Shaul, Esther
Roller, Mabel Marsh, Gleda Croker,
Helen Eberhardt, Inez Berridge,
MAUI CnuDD, MaDel CROMWELL, Emma
Ahlstrom, Claribel Banta, Madge Mat
tison. Jennie Banta, Miss Watson,
Harry Davidson, ]. Banta, Roland
Chubb. Floyd Scritchfield, Orrin Ber-
ridge. Harry Ferguson, Guy Buck,
Ralph Davidson. Elmer Ahlstrom,
Holstrom, Sidney Eberhardt, Fred
O'Keefe, Challin Watson, Leslie Eber-
hardt. Rollin Kriek, Richard Ahl-
strom, Mrs. Shaul, Mrs. Ferguson, Mr..
and Mrs. G. G. Stiles. Mr.. Williams
and ]. N. Edgar.
John s. Parks. formerly Kansas
state printer, is in Topeka for a few
days and is stopping at the National
hotel Mr.. Parks is now engaged in
business in Idaho.
This evening at s o'clock Lowman
Memorial chapel will give a welcome
reception in honor of 1913 new MEM
beers who have united with the church
during the year. A program will be
rendered. followed by light refresh
ments and New Years greetings. At
close of the reception a watch night
tor and gospel team. All friends Of
the church are invited to both gath
erings.
Frank J. speck Of Hoisington and
Miss June J. Isaacs of Meriden were
married in the probate court today by
Mrs. Mary Chaplin. who is acting in
the absence Of Probate Judge Hugh
Mcfarland.
The following births were reported
at the office of the city clerk today:
Clarence E. Heer and wife. 1926 To-
peka avenue, December 81, boy;
Franklin Eckert and wife, Rural
Route, z, December IS. girl: Lawrence
Everett Anderson and wife. 1925
North Jackson street. December 20,
girl.
Joseph Waidelich, captain at No. 4
fire station. who was ill from exposure
while fighting the fire at the William
Macferran residence Friday. has re-
covered sufficiently to be ON duty.
Joseph Hanlon.s chief OF the fire de-
partment. who was knocked uncon-
scious at the same fire, is reported
improving rapidly. but IL not yet able
to be ON duty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
DEATHS and FUNERALS.

BENJAMIN George of 1116 West
Thirteenth street, died at 6 o'clock
last night He is survived by his wife.
one son. Fred George of Topeka; two
daughters, Mrs. I. NJ. Harries of Chi
cago and Miss Zera George of Topeka.
Mr. and Mrs. Harries are in Topeka
to attend the funeral, which will be
held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the residence Interment In
Mount Hope cemetery. Mr.. George
was "a years of age at the time of
his death.
Mrs. Nancy E. Thornburg of 399
Wabash avenue died last night at her
home. She is survived by four daugh-
ters: Mrs. W. E. Worthington of
Worthington, Mo-, Mrs H. s. Park
hurst and Mrs. /. NJ. Orner of To-
peka and Mrs. Henry Lang Of Oak
land. The funeral will be held
Thursday afternoon at O'Clock from
the Oakland NJ. E. church. Inter-
ment in Mount Auburn cemetery
died Monday. will be held Thursday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock from the St.
Johns A. M. E. church. Interment in
Mount Auburn cemetery.
The funeral of John Nystrom will
be held Thursday afternoon at 3
o'clock from the Swedish Mission
church, on Polk street. Short serv-
ices will be held from the home. 1919
North jackson street, at 1:45 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30

Declines in Western Maryland stock and
bonds followed the decision not to pay
Janusry interest on the company's notes.
Otherwise the movement during the after
noon tended towards improvement
The closing was firm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30

THAT umpire ought to lose his job. -
said one fan. II hope he doesn't" re-
piled the other. He might get some easy
work All l wish him is that he'll have
to go on umpiring all his hfe.''-Washing-
ton Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
FRESH VEAL
Extra Good Quality

Veal Stew lib. .1Z4c
Veal Roast Id. 15c
Veal Steak Id. ......... zoe
Fresh Mutton Stew, h.. -. Sc
Fresh Mutton Roast, Id. . 100
Fresh Mutton Chops, ID. $50
Fresh Oysters, per qt.. zoe
Sliced Ham, fine quality, Id. 22t
Genuine Goldfish, Id. lac
Crisco, $1.OO size $50
Oleomargarine, best made lb.22t
Pork Chops or Roast, Id. .14f
Round Steak fancy quality,
I'D. log
Beef Roasts (prime chuck,
10. . ............ .1ZAf
Ham, Swift's Quality, one
half or whole ham, Id. .16t
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
Mail Orders Given Careful
and prompt attention.

Coffee, fresh roasted, good
Coffee, an elegant Santos
blend, SOC value, ID. 49,. .Z3f
Tomatoes, large can, good
quality B for use
Yellow Corn Meal, fresh
ground ..........6 lbs. 15f
Kraut, per ct. Sc
Navy Beans, fancy hand ~
picked ...........4 lbs. z5t
Rice, Jap style, 9 lbs. :. SOC
Ginger Snaps, fresh baked, Id. Sc
"a lbs. Best Granulated
Sugar for 81 90
Will, n $500 order of other goods.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
100 late TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE ornet, $780,. Symphony, b
flat; c. & II. attachments; 922.00 buys t.
Placed at Guild Music Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30

A typographical error and another
in original copy appeared in the ad-
vertisement of the Bank of Topeka in
the issue Of this paper December "a.
A correct statement will appear in
this paper tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30

The Christian Endeavor Of the Fir.
Baptist church will not .hold the
watch party as planned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30

Salary and commission for two good
men to sell life insurance for 1.-The
Right Company" the old Germania
Life. Call or write George Godfrey
Moore, New England Building, To-
peka, kanSas.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30

The Loyal Order Of Moose have
moved to their new hall in the Ma
sonic building, 623 Jackson street.
Adv.
DR.. H. B. Hogeboom moved to 625
Kansas avenue.-Adv.
The Christian Endeavor of the First
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
Saw =, els Assert Rights.

Judge z. T. Hazen and r. H. Cav,
attorneys for the Sawyer sisters. have
today been putting Mr.. and Mrs. Page,
who are principal witnesses for their
side, through a stiff cross-examination
to show that their efforts to locate
members of his family were not con-
Quoted with the energy or system
claimed in the Page petition. Their
defense will rest to a large extent
upon affidavits showing the part
which Mrs. Sawyer had in building up
the estate in contest.
The story of the first meeting be-
tween the Pages and the Misses Saw
yer was related by Mr.. and Mrs. Page
today. 1t followed the answering from
Topeka of the advertisement in the
Kansas City Post in February, now
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-03-05
in THE PALMETTO STATE
SOME OCCURRENCES OF VARIOUS
KINDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
State News Boiled Down for Quick
Reading-Paragraphs About
Men and Happenings.

The Farmers Bank, with capital
Of $4,000, has been organized al
Laurens.
Hartwell NJ. Aver, for many years
editor of the Florence Daily Times,
announces that he will sever his con-
nections with that paper soon. He
will be succeeded by James D.
Evans.
The legislature did not adjourn last
Saturday as was expected, the SEN
ate holding up the appropriation
measure. The senate cut the appro-
priations considerably, and the imea-
sure had to go to a committee of the
house and senate for adjustment.
Up to the present time there are
ten announced candidates for COVER
nor in the primary this summer
They are: John l.. McLaurin, R. l.
Manning, R. A. Cooper, w. c. 1rby
John G.. Richards, M. L. Smith
Charles A. Smith, Charles Carroll
simms, L. J. Browning, john G.
Clinkscales.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-03-05
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS
SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Around the
County and Elsewhere.
Ehrhardt Etchings.

Ehrhardt, March 2.-February
went out with a big snow storm for
these parts. Dove shooting was all
that was done beside sitting by the
fire, eating and sleeping. I don't
think / would be considered an ex-
aggerator to say that during last week
1000 doves were killed in this sec
ton. Every one who could handle
= gun was out killing them. One
lady went out with her husband and
shot down several doves. She is a
fairly good shot, and enjoys the
sport.
Wind is very high to-day and was
high all Sunday.
Several of our townsmen went to
Bamberg to-day to attend court.
Such as jurymen, witnesses and the
like. am informed that this little
new county has IL murder cases on
docket for this term. Shows up bad
for our peaceful and law abiding
qualities.
Not many visitors moving around,
suppose they think their own fire is
the yarmest and remain at home
and enjoy it. JEE.