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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-27
PARTNER BACKS UP BRADBURY.
>is" Denies I'm Dcrsonation OF Dis
trict Attorney.

Jacob Mandelbaun. a lawyer AZ ~
Chambers street. backed W yesterday
The denials Of his partner. Charles II
bradbury, that an Improvisation OF the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-27

Our artist says that the
see-saw suggests that is
up" TO you to buy while
suits are down"
Both Spring and Winter
weights
SIS, $40 and SIS.
Have you a shirt whim2
Let us make it up from
sone Of the new Spring shirt.
irgs now on display in Our
stores.
Unusually attractive pat.
terrs.
Pajamas to measure from
the same fabrics.
Monday we open a new
store.
Fifth Avenue at 4lst
Street. with an entrance on
AID Street.
ROGERS PEET COMPANY
Three Broadway Store,
Warren St. 18th St. Gath 81.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-27
DENY DANGER
FROM MOB AT
FRANK TRIAL
Georgia Officers Tell /. s,
Supreme Court Defence
Exaggerated.
"SLIGHT DISORDERS"
QUICKLY QUIETED

WARRINGTON. Feb. 2s.-Counsel for
the State OF Georgia In the case ~
Loo NJ. Frank. the Atlanta factory fore
man convicted Of the murder OF Mary
Phagan. attacked vigorously IN the SUI
prems Court to-day the principal sigu-
ment made by attorneys Yesterday that
there were mob disorders in the court
room during the original trial az Frank.
No other feel existed. they de
clared. than such as naturally developed
in a law abiding community because
OF the evidence as presented by the
prosecution. Attorneys for the state
asserted tina this charge OF disorder
had grown materially since the trial
and that more importance was attached
20 It by the attorneys now conducting
the case tina by the lawyers who rep
resented Frank when ne WAS placed on
trial. Notwithstanding that tho latter
witnessed the alleged disorders with
their own eyes.
Acknowledgement Grics and solicitor.
General Dorsey. representing the state On
Georgia, pointed out that the question OF
disorder mad been passed upon by the
appellate courts Of Georgia. which had
ample Jurisdiction, AttorueN-General
Grice quoted an opinion OF the supreme
Court Of Georgia in which 1t was said
that the procedure at the original trial
OF Frank was regarded as satisfactory
at the time.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-27
BECKER LOSES
HIS APPEAL ON
NEGRO'SSTORY
Justice Weeks Passes on
MOtiOn-Pcrkins Takes
Albany Step.
OFFER OF y TO
MARSHALL Is DENIED

Charles Becker. the former lieutenant
OF police. who Is now In Sing Sing
awaiting execution for bringing about
the death of Herman R~osenthal, the
gambler. had a hard day yesterday. II
began with a denial by Justice Weeks
IN tho supreme Court of his application
for a new trial on an snidavit made by
James Marshall. a negro witness, who
appeared at the last trial. Then IL
was announced that District Attorney
Perkins would ask the Court OF Ap-
pesls on Monday to dismiss Becker's
appeal for lack Of prosecution and af-
frm his conviction OF murder in the first
degree without argument.
Papers in the District Attorneys
preceding were served on Becker's coun-
sci n give as a reason that such APP
peal from conviction of murder In the
hrst degree must be prosecuted within
six months. Nine months have elapsed
since The conviction Of Becker.
Martin T. Marton Of counsel for the
eN-lieujensut Will Argue that the deiay
has been occas.cned by the great vol
ume Of court records In the case and
informat ton affecting a new trial which
came TO him only recently. He Will
ask that the time for the appeal he ex-
tended. The District Attorney will con
sent that this additional time he given,
Il was said. providing a stipulation Ia
made TO argue the appeal in March.
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4. q. Com n,is-ioper Quoted.

Mr. Johnston pointed out that the
rharg, gains him had not been made
IN the argument of the District Attorney
and Il was al new to him. He said time
prevented him from getting affida'its
from all of the persons who had been
present when he talked to Marshall, but
that Howard NJ. Long, United states
Commissioner Ia Philadelphia, before
whom Marshall was taken, had told him
over the telephone that the witnesses
present would swear that no such con-
vtTSition took place.
Mr.. Johnston asserted further that the
convefsatl ms with Marshall both In
Philadelphia and in this city had been
IN the presence OF witnesses and nothing
OF the SORT was discussed.
The brief on the appeal from the con-
viCtiOn of Becker was 10 have been
served on the District Attorney to-day,
hut DELAY viii he necessary until tde
attest phase OF the case is printed for
the Court of Appeals.
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Money Charge Denied.

The decision OF Justice Weeks came
after John Il. Johnston. one OF Becker's
counsel. had requested the privilege OF
putting i'm an affidavit in opposition to
one filed by Marshall in which IL was
made 10 appear that the lawyer had Of
fered the negro money to make the
affidavit which was the basis OF the
new proceeding.
After consultation with counsel and
Assistant - strict Attorney pelehanty
Justice Weeks granted tho request and
later in the day Mr.. Johnston filed an
af1davit denying ttat he had ever sug
gested money to Marshall for the am
lavit. Mr.. Johnston said the suggestion
that he had offered money to Marshall
was vile and Infamous"
Twenty minutes after Mr.. Johnston
rad fled his affidavit Justice Weeks
handed down his decision. merely mark
The papers Motion denied"
The part Of the affidavit 10 which Mr..
Johnston took exception e In part:
MY God. man. just thinks. II
you only sign this paper YOU will he
worth Ave hundred times So. because
what YOU have got in your head I must
have. because I know that you know a
good deal about Becker"
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Forced aui-, In Cour, Room.

The two attorneys dvelt with emphasis
on IN. point that counsel for the pris-
oner in referring to such Incidental dis
orders as had occurred neglected 20 say
hat the court had promptly reproNed
those causing the disturbance and forced
A continuance OF the U!a! IN quiet.
Al the opening OF Mr.. Gr,ce's address
Justice Hughes pointed out that In
Franks application for a new trial he
mentioned his absence from the court
room AZ the time when the verdict was
rendered. Mr.. Grice declared In reply
that this had not been dvanc As a
reason for a new trial.
Justice Hughes tNen questioned Nj
Gree closely as TO the alleged disorders
and as to the practice In Georgia. Mi.
Grice read from the opinion or the SUI
preme Court Of Georgia TO support his
contention that only two instances Of
disorders in the court had occurred
within the hearing OF the jury.
The action OF the court Mr.. Gree
read from the opinion Of the Georgia
supreme Court, was deemed sailstnc-
tory al the time. and the orderly trial OF
the case was resumed without further
question"
we take the position" asserted Mr..
Grice. that on the record presented 10
the District Judge there Ia an absolute
denial Of these allegations of disorder
continuing unrestra!ned
SoHcitol-General Dorsey N conclusion
said
Not IN a single instance was there
an outcry against Frank We have had
cases in Georgia where he crowds
shouted Hang Voolfolk and Hang the
defendant but no such outcry was
heard against Frank"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11
RUSS HAVE INNING
Germans Repulsed With Heavy
Losses on DneiSter.
TeutOns Lose $500 Men and
Cannon and Machine Guns.

Petrograd. June 11.-An official
announcement today recites a Rus
sian success on the River Dneister.
After hard fighting. the Russians
yesterday took from the antagonists
Thursday repulsed on the right bank
chine guns and captured approximate
ly 500 officers and men.
The text of the communication fol-
lows:
by heroic efforts our troops
Thursday repulsed on tn right bank
of the River Dniester great forces of
the enemy who had crossed near
Zurawna east of Stry. On the front
from Julakow to Siewki, the enemy
sustained great losses. After a hard
fight we captured seventeen cannon
and forty-nine machine guns and
took prisoners 1873 officers and $500
men.
Among the prisoners is one entire
company of the Prussian Fusileer
guards"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11
FLOAT over FENCES.
Wakarusa IcOpIe Are Going About
the Country in Boats.

The Wakarusa. is on the rampage
today. At midnight last night, owing
to the heavy rains, the stream over
flowed its banks and continued to rise
until noon today, when it receded a
few inches. The entire town of Waka-
rusa is covered with water to a depth
ranging from six inches to two feet
Two men, William Fox and Ed Nc
Dougal, were forced to move their
families from their homes on account
of the high water.
The current of the river was so swift
this afternoon that no report could
be obtained as to it's depth. 1t was
stated over the long distance tele-
phone this afternoon that the river
is a mile wide at the station, complete
ly flooding the Santa Fee tracks
The citizens of the town are going
to and fro in rowboats. In many
places the boats can float over fences
Rumors that cannot be verified state
that several bridges have been washed
away.
Mrs. A. NJ. Harvey of Topeka is at
Wakarusa with her sons fishing
party. Last night they found them
selves entirely surrounded by water.
The party is now marooned in a
church.
Wakarusa residents say that unless
further rains increase the volume of
the water, the river will resume its
natural proportions in a few hours. as
1t began falling rapidly late this aft
ernoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11
JOY RIDERS FOUND.
The Man Who Hit Fred Prout Is
Arrested.

George Givens was arrested today
on complaint sworn to by Fred Prout
charging him with assault in connec-
ton with the attack in which Prout
said he was knocked senseless by
blow over the head, after an unknown.
joy rider had smashed his buggy with
his automobile. The Smashup took
place two nights ago and has been the
subject of an investigation by county
authorities since then. Prout said he
was looking for the number on the
automobile when an occupant of the
car hit him with something hard and
put him to Sleep"
Ed Robinson, owner of the car who
was called into the attorneys office
after Prout had reported the car num-
Der, said Given was with him when
tho smash occurred. Robinson of
fered to settle the damage to- the bug
gy. about $50. He told Robert Gar
yer, assistant county attorney, that
Givens had volunteered his services
in putting Prout out of commission
and had struck him without his (Rob-
inson's) approval. Robinson said all
Glvens USED was his fist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11

for the gas companies and attorneys
representing cities affected by the
commissions order.
Bulky testimony in the case must be
transcribed, and it is believed that a
decision in the case will not be rem
dered before some time i'll July or
August.
Arguments were presented today by
Judge E. f. Sapp, Galena; Thomas F.
Doran, Topeka; j. F. Pingrey, Pitts
burg; r. j. Higgins. Kansas City,
Kan, and t. S. Salathiel, Independ-
ence, attorney for the Kansas Natur-
al receivers. Doran, Sapp and Sala-
thiel presented the arguments for the
gas companies, while Pinerey and
Higgins presented the case from the
standpoint of cities to be affected by
a gas rate order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11
Federal Officials Trace Source
of German Affidavits.
Gustave Stahl Under Arrest,
Charged With Perjury.
NET MAY BE FAR-REACHING
Evidence To Be Followed Far
as 1t Leads.
Hamburg.American Line Man
in Alleged Conspiracy.

New York, June 1.-THE federal
grand jury, now in session here, it
was stated today will make a thor
ough investigation to determine
whether there was a conspiracy to
defraud the United States, by persons
who obtained the affidavits submitted
to the state department, in which it
was asserted the steamship Lusitania
carried four guns when she left here
on her last trip on April 80. The in
quiry may last for several weeks.
Rogers B. Woods, the assistant
United States district attorney, who is
directing the inquiry, said the grand
jury would follow the evidence as far
as it might lead. He declined to make
any prediction as to who might be-
come involved.
German Reservist Arrested.
The arrest yesterday of Gustave
Stah1, a German reservist, who made
one Of the affidavits given to the Ger
man embassy for submission to the
state department, is regarded by the
federal prosecutors as only an incident
of what is likely to be a far-reaching
investigation.
Stahl, who is charged with perjury
In repeating before the grand jury the
substance of his affidavit, is held in
$4,000 bail for a hearing before a
United States commissioner June "a.
Thus far Paul Koenig, also known
dS oICihICls WIN, the loQoTdl
ties say, is head of secret service
department of the Hamburg-Amerf-
can steamship line, is the only man
they name being involved in the
alleged conspiracy.
Improper Influence Charged.
1t was stated today that koenig re-
Vealed to customs officials here the
fact that Stahl was in Albania, after
agents of the department of justice
had searched for him for several
days. The proceedings against Koe-
mig were initiated to establish the
charge that he used improper influ-
ence to induce Stahl to make his affi-
davit.
Josephine Weir. Anton Grieve and
a man named Bruckner, who also
made affidavits in the Lusitania case
have been questioned by agents of the
department of justice and can be sum-
moned before the grand jury if their
testimony is desired. Their affida-
Wits tended to corroborate Stahl's
statement that the Lusitania was
armed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11
IN PARKS
Commissioner Porter Is EXpending
$1,000 for Equipment.

In line with the policy to make To-
peka's parks practical, w. l.. porter,
city commissioner of parks, today an
nounced that he had purchased play
ground equipment amounting to ap-
proximately $4,000, and that it will be
installed within the next few weeks.
The money to pay for this equipment
has been subscribed by the Topeka
Fairgrounds association, which is CO.
operating with the school board and
the city commission.
Edgewood park, City park, Chesney
park, and the new Eastside park Will
each be given $500 worth of equip
ment Three hundred dollars will be
expended on Westlawn park to make
it especially enjoyable fer the little
tots-children small enough to enjoy
playing in sandboXes. Three tennis
courts and two ball grounds are to be
prepared in Eastside park
'Topeka's parks are going to be
even more popular this year than
formerly said w. L. Porter, who is
especially pleased with the city's
acquisition of Eastside park.
II am trying to make Topeka
parks comfortable. They belong to
the people and they should feel just
as much at home in the parks as on
are not merely to be looked at.
Keep off the grass signs should be
used very sparingly, if at all, in a city
park.
Topeka has 27 tracts or parks for
her citizens to use for rest, recreation
and amusement. These parks with
their $50 acres of land are no longer
merely Sunday promenade grounds
They are places for baseball, golf,
swimming, boating, picnicking and
athletic sports.
Every year more Topeka people
decide to spend their vacations at
home. Topeka's parks are the reaS-
on. There is no longer any excuse for
Topekans to leave the city in search
of a ant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11
K. C. SECOND BEST CITY
Minneapolis Most Prosperous; Town
at Kaw'S Mouth, Next.

Chicago, June 11.-Dr. Edward E.
Pratt chief of the federal bureau of
foreign and domestic commerce, who
is in Chicago, observing local condi-
lions and consulting with exporters
and importers, today declared that
Minneapolis was the most prosperous
city in the United States and that
Kansas City was second.
commercially we lead the world at
present and the international financial
capital has been removed from Lon
don to New York, if the belief of our
foremost business men may be ac-
cepted,' DIR. Pratt said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11
HORNBAKER ON TRIAL
Paola Mail Carrier Begins Fight for
Liberty in District Court.

Paola, Kan, June 1.-The selec-
ton of a jury in the trial of Roscoe
K Hornbaker, charged with the muir
der of C. B. Elheney, is progressing
in the district court here today.
Although the heavy rains made 1t
difficult for the sheriff and his depu-
ties to notify the special venire of
thirty men, most of them were pres
ent when court was called. The tax
ing of testimony probably will begin
tomorrow.
Dr. J. v. Ferrel of Louisburg, for
mer county coroner, will be the first
witness for the state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11

When water Overlooking from Bid
die and Shunganunga creeks poured
Livingstone, 704 East Seventh street,
it caused a fire. A barrel of unslack-
ed lime was wetted and the heat
generated caused the occupants of the
house to call the fire department. The
fire department apparatus could not
get closer than q block on account of
the water. Three firemen waded
through the water and tipped the bar
rell over. When the lime was all
thoroughly soaked there was no more
heat. No damage resulted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11
BECKER'S LAST APPEAL
Attorney for Fallen New Yorker Files
Brief for Reargument.

New York, June 1.-THE last ap-
peal to the courts or New York for
the life of Charles Becker, sentenced
to die in Sing Sing prison during the
week of July IL for the murder of
Herman Rosenthal, the gambler, was
TODAY when his counsel, Martin T
Manton, forwarded to the court of ap-
peals at Albany brief on a motion
for reargument of the case.
A copy was filed in the district at
torney'S office here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11
RAIDERS IN FLIGHT
"Certain Men, of Eitel Fried
rich Are Missing.
Lieutenant Among Those
Thought to Have Skipped.

Washington, June 11.-Lieutenant
Brauer and certain men of the
crew. of the German commerce
raider Prinz Eitel Friedrich, who left
the ship before she was formally in
termed and have not returned at the
Norfolk navy yard, are believed to
have left the country.
Customs Collector Hamilton at Nor
folk made this report today to the
treas department
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11
KING STILL VERY SICK
Bulletin From Athens Shows Constan-
tine Not Improving.

London, June 1.-THE bulletin is
sued at Athens last evening regarding
the condition of King Consta milne,
says a Reuter- dispatch, was as fol-
lows:
1.-The kings temperature is 9S.S: his
pulse 102 and his respiration II.
There is an abundant flow of matter
which is not of good quality.
THE inflammation in the kidneys
continues with "a slight increase of
albumen." s Fs7~z
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11
At the Cozy.

Today and tomorrow the Cozy the
alter is featuring a K1aw & ErIanger
production of the famous college play.
.sStrongheart." In the cast are Henry
Wathal and Blanche Sweet, their sup
port being a good number of well
known movie stars The Cozy is also
showing THE Conversion of Frosty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11
GARFIELD
/ Skating Tonight

while many Of the scenes give a SPLEEN
did idea of the magnitude of the fair
and show much of the grounds the
film is a reproduction of the Miller
Brothers permanent feature at the
big coast show
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11
MISSOURI BANK CLOSES
Directors of Webb City House Say oh
legations Will Be Paid.

Joplin, Mo, June 1.-THE Mineral
Belt bank of Webb City, Mo, capital
lied at $1,000, failed to open it's
doors today.
The directors have raised $4,000,
which, with assets on hand, they say
they will meet every obligation in full.
Deposits at close of business last
night totaled S59,061.O2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11
TAKE SUSPECTS AT SEA
French Snatch Two Men Off Spanish
Ship Canalejas. -

Cadiz, June 11-IViaf Paris. )-The
French cruiser Du <Chayal stopped
the Spanish steamer Canalejas from
Larache, Morocco, and took into GUS
tody two persons who declared them
selves Dutch citizens, but who were
rega rded as suspects.
The Canalejas then was allowed to
proceed ts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11
GAS HEARING ENDS.
A Decision Is Not Expected Until Late
in the Summer.

Testimony and arguments in the ap
plication of the Kansas Natural Gas
company and distributing agencies for
an increase in rates was concluded
late today before the public utilities
commission. The final hours of the
hearing were consumed by attorneys
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11
At the Best.

The first motion picture to come
from the Panama-Pacific exposition is
being shown at the Best theater today
and tomorrow 1t is a five reel Miller
Brothers 1O1 Ranch production. and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11

1 have disposed of my interest in
the Clary & Kennedy Wallpaper and
Paint company, but I am still doing
contract work. NJ. Kennedy, Phone
514S Black.-Ady
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11
Rise at Lawrence.

A five and one-half foot rise in the
Kaw is reported from Lawrence. At
that town the precipitation was 2.7S
inches. The river rose today at the
rate of two-tenths of foot an hour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11
LOCAL MENTION.

Dr. Atwood, Eye, Ear, Nose.
Throat. 623 Kansas, Ave. Phone 4353
white.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11

Big money saved by the Santa Fe
Tour Co. on first class trips to the San
Francisco fair. See H. P. Richards, 514
New England Bldg. p. 1524.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-11

Should refuse grant the demands of the United States
German and Austrian ships
ships
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-08-14
MANY MEN ACT LIKE THIS
Old Bill ShiftIess Has His Counter.
part in Many Localities Through
out the Country.

"Old Bill Shiftless dropped into
town last Saturday" the Osborne
Farmer reports bill went into one
Of the stores and asked for some crepe
tissue paper. His wife had asked him
to get some so she could make few
little ornaments to improve the looks
Of the front room. She wanted two
colors and Bill found that he would
have to take two rolls, as the mer-
chant would not cut it. They cost 10
cents a roll. Bill refused to take It.,
saying 1t was too darn much money
to pay for such useless stuff. He then
bought a dollars worth of chewing to-
bacco and a half-dollar's worth OF CT.
CARS and went out to see what the
chances were for chipping in on a
consignment of Kansas City jug house
booze Bill wants to go to the San
Francisco exposition. His trip to st.
Louis did him so much good that he
thinks he owes it to his health to take
this trip. Mrs Shiftless would like to
go, but Bill says he can't see how she
can get away, as there would be no
one at home to look after the stock
Kansas City Star.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-08-14
Eruuality,

Be sure to live within compass: Dor
row not, neither be beholden to any.
Ruin not yourself by kindness to 9TH
ers, for that exceeds the due bounds
of friendship, neither will a true friend
expect it. Let your industry and your
parsimony go no further than for a
suff1ciency for life, and to make pro-
vision for your children If the Lord
gives you any, and that In moderation.
l charge you help the poor and needy.
Let the Lord have voluntary share
Of your income. for the good of the
poor, both in our society and other:
ror we are all his creatures; remem.
berink that he that giveth to the poor
lendeth to the Lord.-William Penn.