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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
PLAN To START
BOTKIN CASE
Commissioners to Investigate
Warden Will Meet Monday.
Preliminary Session Will Be
Held in Topeka.
TAKE TESTIMONY IN AUGUST
Definite Date and Place Not Yet
Determined.
The Complaining Witness Has
Moved Into Another State.
TAKE TESTIMONY IN AUGUST

Members of the commission ap-
jointed by Governor Capper to investi-
gate the charges against J. D. Botkin,
warden of the state penitentiary, will
meet in Topeka Monday, July 10, and
outline plans and set a date for the
hearing. 1t is hardly probable that
the investigation will begin until early
in August, following the return of Gov
ernor Capper from California
Senator James A. Troutman of To-
peka, chairman of the commission. has
received letters from all the commits
sioners indicating that they will serve
during the investigation. Today let
ters were sent to the commissioners
urging them to come to Topeka next
Monday for a preliminary discussion
of the case. At that time methods of
procedure will be considered and a
definite time and place will be desig-
mated for the hearing. Senator Trout
man stated today that he did not
know whether the case would be tried
in Topeka or at the state prison, Lans-
ing. When NJ. F. Amrine, superin-
tendent of the Hutchinson reforma-
tory, was ousted during the Hodges
administration, testimony was taken at
Hutchinson.
Arrangements for the hearing will
be made by the commissioners and un-
til they meet, 1 do not know where,
how or when the investigation will be
conducted" said Senator Troutman.
The meeting in Topeka next week is
merely for the purpose of determin-
ing course of procedure and setting
a date and place for the hearing
A new sensation in the case against
Warden Botkin was sprung today
when it was reported at the state
house that B. D. Jones, Botkfns' ac-
cuser, had removed his family from
the state.
Whether Jones's action has a direct
bearing on the case, no one pretended
to say. Reports received at the state
house, however, indicate that the
Jones family has removed to Lincoln,
Neb.
It was Jones who filed and swore
to the charges against Warden Botkin.
Fifteen counts are included in the in
dictment against the Democratic
warden. Jones was at one time an
employee at the state prison. but was
dismissed from service during the
BOtkin administration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
SHIP SPARES GUAYMAS
Guerrero's Commander to Bombard
Southern Pacific Trains.

Guaymas. Mex, July 11.-By radio
to San Diego. July IA general
bonn mbardment of Guaymas by the Car
rama gunboat Guerrero planned for
Monday has been prevented. After a
strong protest by Admiral Thomas B.
Howard of the United States cruiser
Colorado and foreign consuls, the
Guerrero commander agreed to fire
only upon Southern Pacific trains en-
tering or leaving the city and upon
the Mexican steamer Bonita anchored
in the inner harbor
The commanding officer of the
Guerrero said the trains and steamer
Bonita would be fired upon beca use
they have been used by the enemy in
the transportation of troops. He
agreed not to open fire upon any other
part of the city
Many foreigners and much foreign
property would have been ENDANGERED
by a general bombardment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
Serious Character of Reply Re-
quires Long Consideration.
Answer May Not Be Given
Within Thirty Days.
LANSING TRIP IS CALLED OFF
President and Secretary Work
Independently Few Days.
To Compare Notes After Their
Ideas Are Matured.
U. S. NEVER TO SURRENDER
Firm Rejection of Kaiser's Plan
to License Ships.
State Department Sets No Date
to See BernstOrff.

Washington, July 12.-The
situation between Germany and
the United States has taken on
such a serious character that
the policy of the American gov
ernment will require lengthy
and deliberate consideration
that it may have the firmness
which the circumstances require.
This was the statement made
today in his official quarters.
Secretary Lansing, after TAX
ing several days to examine the
German reply, may not go to
Cornish after all to confer with
President Wilson. The original
plan, it was explained, was for
the president and Mr.. Lansing to
confer and then have the secre-
tary of state draft a note to be
submitted to cabinet on the
presidents return to Washing
ton. Now the belief is that the
president and Mr.. Lansing,
working Independently, will pre-
pare memoranda and confer
after their ideas have matured.
Sudden Change i'm Program.
The change in program appeared to
have been somewhat sudden. Secre-
tary Lansing refused to confirm the
report that the trip to Cornish had
been definitely called off, but admit
ted there was no immediate" plan for
a conference and that he had no
knowledge that the trip would be
made at all. The question, he said.
would be decided in the next four or
five days.
Developments gave rise to the sur
mise that the president wants the sec
retary of state to reach his own con-
clusions concerning a reply to the
German note without White House in
fluence of any kind and that the chief
executive himself desires complete in
dependence of thought in deciding
what to say next to the kaiser
Officials believe the presidents con-
tinued stay in Cornish will he limited
Do
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
MINNEHAHA SAILS.
Liner. Victim of Holt Blast, Quits
Halifax; Bomb Wires Found.

Halifax. n. s, July 12.-The At
lantic transport liner Minnehaha.
which put in here after the explosion
and fire on board last Wednesday,
sailed for London last night.
Officers of the steamer declined to
state whether the forward hold gave
evidence to show that the explosion
was caused by bomb
While removing the damaged cargo.
stevedores found pieces of copper wire
and other materials. which, it was said,
were not part of the cargo. Members
of the crew said some of this material
resembleG coils such as are used in
time bombs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
SLAVS TO DARDANELLES
For Eastern Ships Transformed i'm
Transports for Peninsula.

Manila, July 12.-Persons who have
arrived here from Saigon, capital of
French Cochin China, report that all
vessels belonging to the Mesa geries
Maritimes, which have been engaged
in Far Eastern traffic, are being
transformed into transports to carry
Russian troops to the DardanelleS.
Russia probably would benefit more
than any other nation in the forcing
of the Dardanelles and the fall of Con-
stantinople, but there have been no
previous reports of an authorita tive
nature to the effect that Russian
troops would be sent to the Galliopli
peninsula to assist the allies in the op-
erationS there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
u. S. To WIN WAR
Allies Depend on This Country
for Ammunition.
England Totally Disorganized
Russia, Too.

New York, July 12.-"The allies
only hope for winning the war lies in
getting aid from American manufac-
turers,'' declared Hector ]. Boone. a
director in many great English man
ufacturing concerns, now in this coun-
try. England is literally starving for
munitions. and Russia is dependent on
England for them.
American manufacturers should
organize at once to produce 100000
rifles and any quantity of cartridges.
England is almost totally disorgan-
lied, and it is up to America to win
the war for U.S."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
LIMITED JUMPS TRACK
Nobody Injured When Nine of Ter
Coaches Leave Rails.

Chillicothe. Mo, July 12.-Nine of
the ten cars of train No. 25 on the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul rail-
way, known as the Southwest Limited,
left the track as a result of a wash
out at Chula, near here, early today
No one was injured. All the cars re-
mained upright
The train was proceeding slowly
because of heavy rain that prevailed
early today and had just crossed a
small culvert when the accident oc-
CURED.
local train and taken to Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
FOOLED EN-.

Berlin. July IA number of
German landwehrmen were in the
trenches at Belfort when bullet
knocked off the helmet of a soldier.
He calmly replaced the headgear.
The fight continued. A second
time the helmet was struck, but
again the soldier calmly put it on
his head. A third bullet passed
through the pickelhaube. The
landwehrman removed Tne helmet
and placed it next to himself. Still
another bullet scratched the head
of the soldier, drawing blood. "Ha,
hal" said the man laughingly. This
time 1 fooled you!''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
Bridges Out Near St. Joe.

Kansas City. July IA heavy rain
and wind storm prevailed in northwest
Missouri and eastern Kansas early to-
day. ST. Joseph, Mo, reported a pre-
cipitation of three inches. Several
small bridges were washed away near
there, and trains on the CreSton
branch of the Burlington railroad
were annulled because of damage to
the roadbed. At Concordia, Kan, two
men were killed and a third injured by
a bolt of lightning.
Chillicothe, Mo-, reported a cloud
burst there last night. Seven inches
of water fell in three hours. Near
Utica, Mo, the water was over the
Burlington tracks today and held up
trains for several hours. Much rail-
road track near Chillicothe was wash
ed out The rain followed an unusual
ly hot day.
A temperature of 100 degrees was
reported at Liberal, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
KITCHENER SEES ACTION
Lord and Premier Asquith Witness
Repulse of Germans.

London, July 12.-Lord Kitchener
and Premier Asquith witnessed the
repulSe of German counter attack
against the British line north of Ypres
on July Z, an eyewitness statement
declared today.
From Y pres they were driven north
ward to the Belgian front and con-
ferred with King Albert. In a two
day trip a.ong he battle front, Lord
Kitchener inspected the whole British
expeditionary force and some French
units.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
WANAMAKER IT TODAY
Will Celebrate Birthday by Giving
Athletic Field to Employees.

Philadelphia, Pa, July 12.-To
mark his seventy-seventh birthday,
John Wanamaker will open an ath-
letic field for his employees on top of
his Philadelphia store tomorrow. Mr..
Wanamaker was II years old today
but tomorrow he will celebrate.
AT his home at Chelsea, n. J., Mr..
Wanamaker received many gifts and
kilograms of congratulation. Several
kilograms were from Indian chiefs. He
is in excellent health and he expects to
open the new field in person.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
EIks Grand Lodge Reunion.

Los Angeles, Cal, July 12.@This
was Pasadena and Glendale day at the
Elks grand lodge reunion. Thousands
of visiting Elks journeyed to Pasa-
dena and Glendale, where they were
entertained at luncheon by local lodges
and then taken on automobile rides
through the beautiful foothill coun-
fTxy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
Terrorist Holt Buried.

Dallas, Texas, July 12.-The body
of Frank Holt, assailant of J. P Nor
gan, was buried in Oak Hill cemetery
in Dallas late yesterday. The Rev.
J. P Musset, Fort Worth. delivered
the sermon at the grave. The fun
eral procession was composed of but
few carriages. The grave was covered
with floral offerings from friends of
Mrs. Holt and DIR. Sensabaugh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
RACING BILL is INVALID
Arkansas Pari- MutueI Measure Meets
Finish in Supreme Court.

Little Rock, Ark, July 1.-THE
Sawyer racing bill, legalizing racing
and pari-mutuel betting under a
state racing commission was declared
invalid today by the state supreme
court.
The supreme court upheld the de-
cision of the circuit court, which ruled
that Governor Hayes had vetoed the
measure
The bill was passed by the recent
legislature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
AGED WITNESS TO IOWA
Attorney General in Personal Charge
of Treasure Chest Cases.

Des Moines. Iowa, July 12.-Attor-
ney General George w. Cosson took
personal charge today of his depart
ment.s investigation of the socalled
Bedford, Iowa. murder and treasure
chest cases. He will be in Bedford to-
morrow at the hearing of four aged
men. charged with the murder of the
wealthy cattleman and his son in
September, 1868.
Mrs. Maria Porter of Quitman. Mo,
the states chief witness against
Samuel Scrivner. Bates Huntsman
and John and Henry Damewood, will
be at Bedford tomorrow to testify, ac-
cording to a telephone message re-
ceiVed today.
Four Iowans May Go.
St Joseph, Mo, July 12.-Mrs.
Maria Porter, according to a telephone
message received here today. expects
70 leave Quitman for Bedford tonight
by train. She said she would be ac-
compa MED by her husband and pos
sibly her daughter and son-in-inw.
John Anderson. Heavy rains last night
have caused a suspension of train
service between Quitman and Bedford.
but the road may be open by tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
Hamburg Line Has Not Failed.

Berlin. July 12.-The report recent
ly published that the Hamburg-Amer-
ican Steamship company had failed in
consequence of heavy losses sustained
during the war was denied here to-day
by the semi-official Wolff News
agency.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
Al JENNINGS Held Tn

Los Angeles, July 12-Al Jennings
the former oklahoma bandit. was dis
cussing today the sensations experi-
enced by persons who are Compelled
at the point of revolver to give M
their valuables. Jennings was a mas
senger last night on an interurban
electric car which was held up nv two
masked men, He with other nassen-
gers YIELDED money and jewelry
amounting to about $500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12

The death today of A. c. Stich.
means the passing of one of the most
successful and widely known bankers
in Kansas. He was widely known
among the bankers of the state and
nation, and in the 80 years he had
been engaged in the banking business
in independence, accumulated for
tune of several million dollars
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
Years of Activity in Business
and Politics.
FRIEND OF WASHBURN COLLEGE
Gave Thousands of Dollars tC
Topeka School.
Led Fight on Stubbs-Never
Held Office.

independence. Kan, July IA. c.
Stitch, millionaire banker and promo
ter, died today at his home in Iede-
pendence. He was president of the
Citizens National bank, prominent in
banking circles and active In politics
and lodge affairs. He had been Sc
riously sick for several week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Unsettled with probably showers to-
night and Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-12
BASEBALL TODAY.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

PhiIadelphia-First game
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-22
MISS JONES' dead
Aged Resident Of Bridgepor:
Passes On after a Long
Illness.

Miss Barbara Jones, aged s / years,
an aged resident of Bridgeport,
passed away at 4:25 O'Clock Monday
morning after long illness follow
ing a. general breakdown caused by
her advanced age.
The deceased woman Is survived
by two brothers and two sisters.
The brothers are Nathan NJ. Jones,
OF Bridgeport, and George Jones. OF
Rosemont. The sisters are Miss Eve
ling Jones. Of Bridgeport. and Mrs.
Roberet Healey. of Grasselli
Nathan NJ. and Miss Evelyn are
also critically i'll and their death IS
momentarily expected. They are also
suffering with a general breakdown.
Ashort prayer service win be held
at 1: 80 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at
the home and the body will be taken
to the Mt. Zion Methodist Episcopal
church where a funeral service Will
be conducted at $3.50 o'clock and
the burial will be in the Mt. Zion
cemetery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-22
SUICIDE
Committed by Young Girl of
NorthyieW Who is Dis
appointed in Love.

Funeral services over the body Of
iona Coffman. aged ~ years, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Coff-
man, OF Northview, who; died at 2:45
o'clock Saturday morning from. the
elects of poison she took several
hours earlier in the night, with sui
cidal intent, were held at the home
Monday afternoon and the body was
taken to Shinnston for burial.
From what can be learned of the
affair.". Miss 'Coffman was disappoint-
ed over a love affair, and this caused
her to end her life. She retired to
her room as usual Friday night but
about 10 o'clock sounds were heard
in her room and upon investigation
she was found in a dying condition in
her bed. A physician was called but
the poison had taken effect before he
arrived and she passed away in a few
hours.
DR.. S. NJ. Mason, coroner, fnvesti-
gated the case but as it was plainly
suicide he decided that no inquest
would be held. 81
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-22
MAJOR ARNOLD
Goes to the Scene Of the Min
ers' Strike to See Whether
Soldiers Are Needed.

FA1RMONT. Feba 22-Major
Jackson Arnold, of Weston, acting
under orders Of Governor Fl. d. Hat
field, arrived in this city Sunday to
Investigate the trouble at the Jami-
son Coal and Coke Company mines
about Pennington, which resulted In
"a sheriff's posse being defeated and
beaten up by the 1000 striking
miners. After holding conference
with county and company officials,
Major Arnold held half hours 'tele-
phonic conversation with Governor
Hatfield and General John G. Bond,
in Charleston. After his talk with
the officials he stated he could give
out nothing, as the matter was in
their hands and he. as well as the
local officials. could only await what
action the governor might take. so
far as calling out the state militia
was concerned.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-22
dies IN WEST
B. Frank White, Son Of Thomas
G. White, a Victim of 1lI-
berCuIar Trouble.

/, BENJAMIN Franklin White, a native
Of this county, died at 1890 o'clock
Monday morning in a hospital at
Phoenix, Ariz., as result Of tuber-
icular trouble. The body will be
brought here by John j.. White. q
Brother, and C. L. Douglass. a broth-
er-in-law. who were with him when
he died.
Mr.. White was Arson Of Thomas G.
White. of Washington, D G., a for
mer resident OF the county residing
near the fair grounds east Of the
city. He was about 80 years OF age.
He. LETT here seven years ago and
resided in Washington state and
parts OF California since the date Of
Ills leaving his home city.
/. Besides the father. Burton White,
of this city; and John I. White, o.
the Fair Grounds addition; broth
iers; and Mrs. Ledru Tracey, Of this
city; Mrs. o. L. Douglass and Mrs.
w. o. Tyson, OF the Fair Ground adj
dition; and Mrs. Lester Viers and
Mrs. Noble E viers, of Washing ton.
ID c., sisters, survive. III d,
The body is expected to arrive
here Thursday or Friday. ss.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-22
.R|B[RN|ANS..
viii Hold Their Annual State
Convention in Wheeling
Early March.

The supreme lodge Of the Ancient
Order Of United Workmen will meet
this year In eelipg for several days
beginning March ]. According to re-
ports reaching here from the First
City, the entertainment accorded the
visiting delegates will be of the
wheeling kind, which is usually not
wanting in any respect.
Some of the delegates are expected
to arrive In Wheeling the latter part
of this month. This is especially true
Of the directors, who will holdia meet
ins in that city on Friday morning,
February 49,. The various committees
Of the organization are scheduled for
a meeting to be held in the Windsor
hotel the following Saturday morning.
The second day. March 2, has been.
fixed as the time when the delegates
will be formally received. as many
VIII not have arrived before then, The
Welcoming address will be made that
morning by Mayor H. L. Kirk, From
the close Of the opening exercises
open house will be observed at the
Ancient Order Of United Workmen
temple until midnight following.
On Wednesday evening q class OF
more than 100 new members will be
Initiated into the order at the lodge
room. This will probably be the
largest class ever taken into any
lodge Of this order in West Virgins
at one time.
The annual banquet will be served
at the Windsor hotel on Thursday
evening, in which the delegates will
participate. The other features Of the
program beyond Thursday have not
been announced. Included in the en-
tertainment will be made by the
delegates to the industrial plants and
other places OF interest in the vicinity
of which there are several. N
1t Is expected that a number Of dele
gates from the Glarksburg lodge will
attend the meeting: l. IN 1 y Z. ~
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-22
!Ng!L'T | !! ] TO. RIOT
And Disorderly Conduct Are
Charged against Man, Who
Says Name is Fred Doe.

When Police otficer o. D. McCiou:l
attemptedto arrest a man. who gave
his name as Fred Doe. on q charge
of disorderly conduct. Sunday night,
he met with resistance for a few min
utcs and the aid of Lieutenant Whytc
had to be called before Doe could be
placed under arrest,
Doe is now under a bond. OF 80
for his appearance in police court al
{ o'clock this evening to answer
charges Of disordcrly condnct and
|incitlng to riot ,.
1t is alleged by the police that d
mob gathered around Officer Nc
Cloud In Pike street I'd, response II
Does appeal The officer Il Is said 4.
Inally managed 10 set into D festauf'
ant Where he teieph oned the lieu;
ttehsnt t0t ~: y 3lll'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-22
DO YOU SUE FER
FROM BACKAC CHE I

4 When your kidneys ara weak and
torpid they do not properly perform
their fnnrlions; your back aches
and you do nct feel like doing mnch
Of anything. You are likely to be
despondent and to borrow trouble,
Just as il Son hadn't enough al
ready. Don't be d victim any longer.
The old reliable medicine, Hood s
Sarsaparilla, gives strength and
tone to the kidneys and builds up
the whole system.
Hood s Sarsaparilla is a peculiar
combination Of roots, barks and
herbs. No other medicine acts like
it, because no other medicine has the
same formula OF. ingredients. Accept
no substitute, but insist on having
Hood q. and get it today.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-22
Alexander
CONTINUED from page one,.

Peck was the wife OF Mr.. Duff. She
was born and reared in this county.
She survives. Mr.. Duff was Mason,
being a member of Hefmon lodge No.
8, and he held many Of the offices in
the same. He was member OF Gus
ter post No. s, Grand Army of the Re-
public. and its commander several
times. He also held the Office OF sem
ior vice commander and was past
noble grand in the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows. He also belonged
to the Sons OF Temperance. He was
affiliated with the Republican party
most of his life, but in recent years
was an active member Of the Proh,>
bitlon party. In business way Mr..
Duff was successful and as a citizen
he commanded the respect OF all who
knew him.
Miss Margaret Dun, a sister. sur
wives. She resides at the home OF
her brother.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-22
.AGEl RESIDENT Dead
George S. Stewart Of Glenn
Falls Passes AWayafter an
Illness of Pneumonia.

George $. Stewart, aged 80 years,
one of the Oldest residents OF the
county, passed away at 10 O'clock
Monday morning at his home at Glen
Falls. following an illness of la
grippe and pneumonia.
The deceased man is survived by
two daughters and three sons. The
daughters are Mrs. Samuel Wallis, Of
Columbia Mines, and Mrs. Robert
Nicholson, Of Long Run. The sons are
Benjamin Stewart, of Calhoun county.
Frederick and Upton Stewart, at
home.
The funeral arrangements have not
been completed as yet but they will
be held Wednesday and the burial will
be in the Griffith cemetery.