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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-14
BIC ROW STARTS
Public Utilities Commission Is
Called In to Settle 1t.
Mutual Phone Companies Plan
Battle With Corporations.
WAITING FOR LEGISLATURE NOW
Both Sides Anxious to Take
Troubles to Session Laws.
Nav Tie a Mill Stone Around
Neck of All Mutuals.
WAITING FOR LEGISLATURE NOW

One of the finest rows Kansas has
seen in many days is to be staged by
the mutual telephone companies and
the giant telephone corporations and
independent companies. Up in Wash
ington county a new angle of the oper-
ations of the mutual companies has
developed and both the mutual COM
panies and the profit sharing corpora
tions are waiting for an opportunity
to do things to the enemy when the
next legislature convenes.
The public utilities commission has
been called into the row at Barnes,
Washington county, and both the or
ganized corporations and the mutual
companies are demanding concessions.
The case is not limited to local con-
Germs. 1t is being watched by tele-
section of the state, and the commits
sion's decision will be but a stepping
stone to a real fight before the state
legislature in 1917
MutuaIs' Gain.
For several months mutual COM
panies of various character have been
taking new foothold in Kansas. Co.
operative stores and elevators have
been organized in many towns in the
state and now the mutual promoters
are planning a real fight against the
giant telephone cOmpanieS--both the
Bell company and local independent
corporations operating for profit.
In the Barnes case, an effort was
made to buy the local plant, but
failed. Then a mutual company was
organized. A set of bylaws has been
drafted which recites that service shall
be absolutely free and expenses met
by patrons. No charge would DC
made, under the bylaws, for mes
sages by non-subscribers, nor would
relations be established with toll lines
or competitive companies on a finan-
cial basis.
Keep Under Utility Law.
The rules as outlined, take the
Barnes company from under pro-
visions of the utilities act. it is
claimed.
Mutual companies with working
agreements with toll line companies
by which a commission or fee is paid,
come under provisions of the public
utilities act. It is the desire of the
organized companies to keep the NUT
tuals under the utilities law and on
this point there is an excellent oppor-
tunity for first class row. The
Barnes case is but the opening wedge.
In the recent legislative session a
bill was introduced which would have
placed milestone around the neck of
every mutual company in the state.
But the bill died in the committee
room. Now the fight is to start all
over again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-14
BOMBS PLACED IN BOSTON;
PLOT To KILL GOVERNOR

Boston, July 14.-An afternoon
paper announces the receipt of an
anonymous communication in
which the writer. describing him
self as a German spy, stated that
two bombs have been placed in the
statehOuSe and another in the GUS
tom tower. and that these will I've
exploded "about Friday Also
the governor is to be killed, ac-
cording to the message. which was
crudely Iettered with a lead pen
Gil.
1t was turned over to the po-
lice, who recently examined Il sim
liar threat against the custom
house. without determining wheth-
er the writer was a crank or d
practical joker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-14
CHARLIE CHAPLIN STUNT.

Cleveland, O., July Thames
x Hackett, not THE James x,
was arraigned before Municipal
Judge McGannon, ON a charge of
begging.
Are you an actor?" asked the
judge.
Il am not relative of the actor,
Hackett," answered the prisoner,
but sometimes 1 do a Charley
Chaplin stunt to get a few cents'
costs and thirty days." an
nounced the judge, I'VE need a good
entertainer at the prison farm"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-14
WHAT THAW'S LONG FIGHT
FOR FREEDOM HAS COST

$1,000, O,OO0-Estimated cost to
Thaw family for his first two trials
in New York on murder charge.
$3.50. O.0O0-EStimated cost of first
two trials to New York taxpayers.
$125, to Thaw family
in three later attempts to prove his
sanity.
$5O,OOO-Estimated cost to Thaw
family of his escape from Mat
teawan and flight to Canada.
100000 - Estimated cost to
Thaw family of his trial on con-
Spiracy charge and his present trial.
$4,000 - Estimated cost of
Thaw's last two trials to New York
taxpayers.
OTHER HIGH STAKES IN
THAW'S CAREER.
Enjoyed an allowance of $4,000
per year before reaching his ma
jOrity.
Spent $4,000 for a single dinner
in Paris to a number of stage
beauties.
Lost $4,000 in one poker game
in Pittsburg in 1900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-14
YOUTH HONORS QUIGLEY
Five Thousand Chicago School Chill
dren in Solemn Tribute

Chicago, July 14.-Five thousand
children marched today, escorting the
body of Archbishop James Edward
Quigley from the archiepiscopal resi-
dence to the Cathedral of the Holy
Name. Hundreds of adults were
turned away from the cathedral to
make room for the children, whose
welfare was the chief interest of the
late churchman's life.
At the cathedral solemn pontifical
requiem mass was celebrated. The
body will lie in state until midnight.
The funeral will be held tomorrow.
Cardinal Gibbons, Papal Delegate
BOnZano and many other church dig
nitaries are expected to attend.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-14
WOMAN is HELD SLAYER
Mrs. Mollie Washburn of Little Rock
Is Sentenced for Life.

Little Rock. Ark. July IA jury
found Mrs. Mollie Washburn. 56
guilty of first degree murder for
shooting and killing ]. H South. SO.
a carpenter. here June 3, and fixed
her punishment at life imprisonment.
Evidence showed that Mrs. Wash
burn was jealous because South had
been paying attentions to Mrs EVELYN
Conant. 3S. prOprietress of deIict-
lessen shop Mrs. Washburn followed
South into the delicatessen shop and
When she found him talking to Mrs
Conanu, shot him in the head. killinc
him instantly
she then shot Mrs. Conant, who has
recovered, although she was danger
ouSly wounded
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-14
New Receivers for Trolley.

Kansas City Mo-, July 14.-New re-
ceivers were appointed in the circuit
court here today for the Kansas City.
Clay County & st. Joseph interurban
trolley line. Inghram d. Hook and
j. G. L. Harvey of Kansas City were
named. The line objected to the re-
ceivers chosen by the court last Mon
day. The receivership was asked by
the Interstate Railway company which
recently secured S1.5OO.e0s judgment
against the trolley line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-14
WHEAT UP 5 1-2c.
Sensational Advance in July on Chica-
| go Exchange.

Chicago, July 14.-Wheat made a
wild advance in price today, jumping
up 5 Il cents a bushel in some cases,
as compared with last night. Just be-
fore the close, the July option sold as
high as $1-16, against S1.101s at yes
terday'S finish
The upward rush of values was
largely the result of new reports of
black rust infection in the chief pro-
ducing states of the spring crop belt,
and because of signs of liberal Luy-
ing for Europe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-14
OIL ON BED; TWO DEAD
Fire in Home of San Antonio Family
of IncendiarY Origin.

San Antonio, Tex, July IA fire
which broke out in a bedroom at the
home of J. P. Rowan here early this
morning, causing the death of two
persons and the serious burning of
three, is believed to have been incen-
diary in its origin. as the bedding and
clothing in the room were found to
have been soaked with kerosene.
Mrs. Rowan and her 3-year-old son
Paul died at the city hospital.
The father and eldest son were out
of the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-14
.KIMMEL, Thief, IN CELL
Notorious Insurance Claimant Pleads
Guilty to Burglary.

St. Charles. Mo, July 14.-Charles
A Kimmel, the Kimmel claimant,
who figured in the sensational in sur
ance case at St. Louis two years ago,
today pleaded guilty to third degree
burglary, in the circuit court here, and
was sentenced to thirty days in Jail
Kimmel was arrested ten months ago
and has been in Jail since, waiting
trial, following the robbery of a store
at Weldon Springs, near here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-14
MORSE SLAP AT BRITAIN
sweden, Norway and Denmark OBJ
Ject to Shipping Interference.

Berlin. July IA dispatch from
Stockholm to the Overseas News
agency says the Swedish minister in
London has delivered TO the British
government a sharp protest against
the perpetual molestation of Swe1ish
commerce
Norway and Denmark, the MESA se
adds, support the protest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-14

New York, July 1.-THE case of
Harry ThaW, whose mental status has
been up for determination in the su-
preme court by a jury before Justice
Hendricks, went to the jury at 2:53
p. m, today, after brief charge by
the court.
Presentation of evidence in the san
ity trial of Harry K. Thaw closed at
1910 a. m. today and Deputy Attorney
General Cook began summing up.
In a big crowd that sought admis-
sion to the courtroom today were
many flashily gowned women.
I'VE are confronted with the
problem of deciding whether this man,
who shows traces of hereditary insan-
ity on both his paternal and maternal
side. is sane or insane" began Cook
in his address. 81 remind you of your
duty as citizens and fathers"
Sketch of Gay Life.
After sketching Thaw's life, Cook
LAUGHED into bitter attack of the
prisoners travels in Europe with
This same man, this self-styled
protector of innocent cf'ls. travelled
over Europe with this girl TO whom
he was not married. he shouted, and
then when he shot White to death he
calmly lifted his gun and broke it
and walked over to her, kissed her
and remarked: 'Dearie, 1 probably
saved your life
w men L came INTO UQ1S case was
informed that in the ca pacity of saw
ing innocent girls, Thaw was to be
compared to the United States Steel
corporation. l find he is only a viii
lage blacksmith.
va find this man with all his
ideals of girlhood hiding behind a
wOman'S skirts stained with the blood
of Stanford White" Thaw paid no at
tention to Cook.
When Cook finished, Attorney
Stanchfield began for Thaw.
Stanchfield impressed on the iury
the fact that Thaw was not committed
to Matteawan as punishment, because
man acquitted of a crime could not
be punished. The attorney took issue
with DR.. Austin Flint. chief alienist
Tor the state on the question of ap-
pication of the "unwritten law to
the present court proceedings and
then detailed at length the legal
vicissitudes of the Thaw case.
Mere Girl Whites Victim
Counsel for the state'' he said.
has dwelt at length on the travelling
OF Mr.. Thaw with Evelyn Nesbitt as
his mistress. She was a slip of a girl
y years old. her dresses to her shoe
tops and her hair hanging down her
back when she fell into the clutches of
Stanford White. Gentlemen. 1 want to
say to you that there is a difference
as wide as that separating the hemis-
phereS between a man who rapes an
innocent young girl and man who
mas relations with a mistress
For his rela tions with this girl ev-
cry red blooded man will admit that
Ihaw made as great reparation as is
possible for man to make a woman
under those circumstances. He mar
ried her, loved her, gave her every
thing he could
Stanehfield detailed Thaw's emo
tional nature and outlined the ctrain
under which he labored after EVELYN
a TO-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-14
Weather Forecast for Kansas.

Unsettled tonight and Thursday;
showers-probably thunderstor m s.
not much change in temperature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-14
FEDERAL LEAGUE.
AMERICAS ASSOCIATION.

Columbus at Milwaukee -Gare ST
poned; rain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-14
Favorable Verdict Returned by
Jury in Hour.
COOK FAILS IN LAST ASSAULT
Pittsburger Pictured as Insane
and Dangerous Man.
StanchfieId in Able Defense
ScOrches Whites Memory.

New York, July 14.-Harry
K. Thaw, the slayer of Stanford
White, was declared sane by a
jury in the supreme court, after
about an hours deliberation, at
3:45 p. m. today.
The courts decision in the
matter, Justice Hendricks said,
would be announced next Friday
at 1920 a. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-14
BASEBALL TODAY.
WESTERN LEAGUE.

WESTERN LEAGUE.
Denver at St. Joe-game postponed; :;
wet grounds.
FEDERAL LEAGUE.
At Ruffalo-First game
Score: RHE.
Newark 0
Buffalo s l
Batteries-Falkenbe Brandon and
Rariden; Anderson and Blair.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16
SOUTH DAKOTA CROPS
WEATHER BUREAU AT HURON
ISSUES REPORT ON CROPS
UP TO TUESDAY.

Huron, July 16.-The South Da-
kota section of the federal weather
bureau issued the following account
of the condition of crops in the state
up to Tuesday of this week:
THE weather was cool early in the
week, but became much warmer by
the end of the week. Sunshine aver
aged neal normal, being considerably
less than the normal in some parts of
the state and more than normal in
others. Local showers occurred.
These were heavy in some localities
in the early part of the week, and in
some places there was too much rain.
AS a rule, however. the rainfall was
not in excess of the needs of vegeta-
ton and in some places more rain is
needed. Small grain is doing well
and is heading nicely. Rye and bar
ley are ripening in some localities
and some fields will soon be ready
for cutting. Corn is improving, but
is still backward and in some local
tiles is weedy because cultivation has
been prevented by rain. Alfalfa and
all grasses are doing well, and the
second cutting of alfalfa has begun.
Stock is generally reported to be in
fine condition"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16

caliber rifle, which he thought was
empty, when the gun was discharged.
The bullet entered the front of the
neck, coming out at the back of the
head and causing instant death.
Gregory-A substantial increase
over the business of the prior quarter
is shown by the United States land
office here for the three months end
ing June 80. During the quarter sos
applications were made for home
stead entry and a large number of
final proofs were made. Receiver
Burkholder reports that the cash re-
ceipts of the land office for the three
months aggregated $104,S06.70.
Custer-At the present time there
is only n saloon in the entire coun-
ty of Custer, this being at Buffalo
Gap. Custer went dry" July /, in
accordance with the result of the city
election in April. and the town board
of Hermosa refused to grant a saloon
license because of Irregularities in
the petition calling for a vote on the
license question.
Oldham-Nick Johansen, a farmer
living near Oldham, had a thrilling
experience with a bull. and after be-
ing mauled saved his life by lying
quietly on the ground within reach of
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16
TWENTY YEARS
AGO TO-DAY
Items Taken from The Daily
Leader Files
Ms. Webb arrived VIII the twIn

Mrs. Webb arrived with the twins
little Iva and Pearl Palmer.
Frank Smith and wife and little
daughter returned from their Wis
consin visit.
Mrs. lloyd of Postville. Ia, who
has been the guest of Mrs. Keegan,
departed for Yankton.
There was an increased number of
chautauqua visitors by the incoming
trains today. The crowd at the lake
is growing.
Clerk Preston last evening issued
a license for the marriage of Claus A.
Sterling and Catherine A. Barrett,
aged. respectively. 25 and 27 years,
both of Franklin township.
Engineer Yes O'Gar, who went to
Chicago with Jake Kundert last week
brought in the afternoon train. Jake
is all right" said Yes, feeling bet
ter than | did while in Chicago. |
nearly broke my neck looking up at
the skyscrapers. and the morning |
left the doctor took me up on the
Masonic temple and had me look
down at the street a couple of hours
to get my neck back into position so
| could travel"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16
EMPLOYEES
GET A PROMOTION
POstOfflca Workers Get In
crease In Salary This Year.

Washington.-Twelve thousand clerks
and city carriers in postottiees through
out the country got their automatic
promotions this year regardless of the
fact that congress failed to pass the
postal appropriation bill for the ensu-
ing year, according to a statement is
sued by the postotHce department.
About 1000 clerks and city carriers
in New York were affected 10y the an
nouncement of the postoffice depart
ment that Daniel c. Roper. first as
slstant postmaster general. provided
for the regular automatic promotions.
1T so happened" says the depart
ment, that Mr.. Roper's bureau during
the past year succeeded I'm conserving
our $139,O00,000 appropriations SO that
a considerable sum remained unexpend-
ed at the end of the fiscal year. This
saving represents in part clerical and
carrier positions appropriated for. but
not filed, and in addition $50 positions
of clerical and 234 positions of city
carriers, vacancies in which have oc-
CURED by death, resignation n re-
movals for cause, which have been al
lowed to lapse"
1.-The actual expansion of the post
office service" says Mr.. Roper, has
been fully cared for, and more patrons
are receiving city delivery service and
the benefit OF other special facilities
than ever before. The extension and
improvement of the service at a esscost
than was anticipated is in no small
measure due TO the enlightened co
operation of the public, rs evidenced
by the more careful preparation of par
eel post matter prior to mailing and
by the increasing practice Of large
firms to face mail and to deposit 1t
ut other than the rush hours so far as
DOSSihlp"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16

Unmarried Men Greatly Outnumber
Women i'm Bon Homme County.

Pierre. July 16.-Bon Homme
county shows that there is an open
ing for the unmarried women of the
east, as ii has a male population over
Is years of age far greater than the
unmarried women in the county.
The ratio in Bon Homme is 1,0S5
men and 767 m In the county
there are 1876 children of school age
and 1893 under 6 years of age.
There are $500 in the common
schools, 299 in. high schools. 204 in
normal schools, 125 with college ed
u~cation, and Sc college graduates.
The county contains 3.165 voters. Of
whom 1,I5I are foreign born, and
there are 2,455 males of military age
and 80 Indian residents. Homes are
owned by 2.466 families. Among the
predominating foreign born residents
are sol Bohemians, 36S Germans,
3S2 Hollanders. OF their descend
ants, 2,66S are Bohemians, 3.745
German and 635 Holland.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16
A MADISON
Mr. Perry Tells His Experience.

The following brief account of an
interview with a Madison man over
four a ago. and its sequel, will
be read with keen interest by every
citizen:
Dell Perry agent Standard Oil Co,
Madison, says: Constant jolting on
the wagon no doubt caused my kid
neys to become disordered. | suf-
fered much from pains through my
kidneys and loins. finally used
Doan's Kidney Pills, procured at f.
C. Smiths drug store, and they
Strengthened me out in short order,
Another of my family has also had
wonderful relief from Doan's Kidney
Pills" Statement given September
S, 1910.
over two years later Mr.. Perry
said: II have taken Doan's Kidney
Pills occasionally during the past
two years and they have never failed
to give the best of results"
Price so cents at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Perry had. Foster-Milburn Co.
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16
%IEv tAllsNty ss3LEF

The South Dakota state fair and
exposition is the great show window
OF the state for her agricultural and
other products. Just as an enter
prising merchant takes pains that the
display windows of his store give a
favorable impression, so should the
state of South Dakota see to ii that
the exhibits at the state fair give an
accurate and favorable account of her
wonderful resources.
South Dakota will have an enviable
opportunity this fall to show TO the
world just what she is and what she
can produce. South Dakota just now
is in the favored belt of prosperity.
Naturally hundreds of people from
other states will visit the fair this
year, therefore from an advertising
standpoint there should be full ex-
hibits in all departments. Breeders
of livestock especially ought to win
large premiums on account of the re-
strictions placed against livestock
from other states.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16
WHISKY IS KILLING FISH.
West Virginia Officer Threatens Ac-
tions For Communicating River.

West Virginia Officer Threatens Ac-
tions For Communicating River.
Charleston, w. va.-State prohibit
ton officers are liable to prosecution
for communicating the streams of West
Virginia. according to Deputy Game
Warden Frank Glenn. who threatens
TO begin action against those who
poured n quantity of whisky into the
Kanawha river at Parsons.
"We don't let coal operators pour
refuse into the streams and kill the
fish. Why should we permit tine pro-
hibition oficersT" asked the warden
NEURALGIA PAINS sroPPED.
o don't need to suffer those agoniz-
nerve pains in the face, head. arm.
chest and back. Just apply
a few drops of soothing Sloan's Lini-
ment; lie quietly a few You
will get such relief and comfort! Life
and the world will look brighter. Get a
bottle today. 3 ounces for csc. at all
Penetrates without rubbing.
Don't neglect q summer cold. A
bronchial cough causes broken sleep and
lowers your vitality. Foley's Honey and
Compound soothes and heals raw
isamed membranes. stops tickling In
throat and clears stuffy. wheezy breath
ing. Contains no opiates: children like
1t; good for all colds. coughs. Group and
bronchial affections.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16

the animal, which evidently believed
him to be dead and walked away.
The bull threw Johansen into the air
several times, and when he attempted
to rise the animal would attack him,
finally leaving him when he pretend
ed to be dead.
Bridgewater-Joseph A. Pollman,
the 14-year-old son of Andrew j..
Pollman. a prominent Hutchinson
county farmer, was crushed to death
by being thrown under a moving ma
chine. One of the move wheels
struck a boulder and threw the boy
from the seat directly in front of the
wheels. The boys father witnessed
the accident and rushed to his assist
ance, but vas too late.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16
STATE FAIR


Mitchell, July 16.-"The educa-
cational features of the South Dakota
state fair and exposition must always
hold the primary attention of our cit
izenship," says w. S. Hill of Mitchell,
president OF the state board of agri-
culture. THE state fair is really a
great five-day school of agriculture
and industry with a million-dollar
laboratory for it's quarter million stu
dents. 1t is up to the people of South
Dakota to make this school greater
and more efficient each year by ex-
hibiting more and better products
and by attending in greater num-
hers"