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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
BOTH GUILTY.
Jett and White Convicted of the
Marcum Murder.
Sentence Is Fixed at Imprison
ment for Life.
WHITE SHED TEARS.
A Motion for a New Trial Will
Be Made.
Impression Prevails That Court
Will Over Rule 1t.

Cynthiana, KY, Aug 1.-THE jury
IN the case of Curtis Jett and Thomas
White, charged with the assassination
OF James B. Marcum, at jackson, KY,
returned verdict of guilty today and
fixed the punishment on each at life i'm
prisonment The verdict was returned
at time when there were but few per-
sons in the court room. The only at
torney present was County Attorney
Webster Jett received the verdict with
comparative indifference and caImness
White, who has been apparently under
a severe strain during the trial flushed
up and his eyes filled with tears.
Attorney Golden for the defense stated
that a motion for a new trial would be
made as soon as possible. The general
opinion seems to be that the motion will
be overruled Iby the court and that it
VIII then go to the court of appeals
The verdict occasioned little surprise
here after the deliberation of the jury
had been so prolonged.
The only question which caused the
delay, it is said. was that of punish
ment, death or life imprisonment The
verdict, on the whole, is regarded as a
victory for the defendant as the prose-
cution asked that no middle ground be
taken and that the men either go ac-
quilted or be hanged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
NO WATER is FOUND.
Yet South Sea Islands Abound in
Sheep and Goats.

San Francisco, Aug. 1.-THE first ser
les of expeditions organized by the Cali
fornia Academy of Sciences in this city
which left here in April last to explore
the islands off the Pacific coast has Just
returned after voyage covering over
1000 miles in the schooner Mary Sachs
After calling al one or two places on the
coast of lower California they proceeded
to the islands of San Benedicto and
SocorrO, situated about $50 miles off the
Mexican coast. On Socorro which con-
tains 100 square miles. no mammals were
found, but reptile and rare ornithologi-
cal specimens were secured. At Clarion
another island $50 miles further out at
sea three specimens of land birds were
secured and seven specimens at Socorro.
One rare bird was found on the Revel-
lagedo group. A red billed tropic bird
was secured off San Diego, the farthest
north this species has been found. All
told about 1000 specimens of birds were
secured, together with many valuable
botanical specimens. while 20 gallons of
alcohol were filled with snakes and liz
ards.
a popularity of these islands is that
while in parts vegetation fourishes, no.
where is water found upon any of them.
An active volcano 1000 feet high was
found on Socorro. Wild sheep abound
on this island and Guadalupe is literally
OVerrun with goats
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
CHICAGO REACHES HOME.
Made 1850 Miles in Twelve Days
From Lisbon.

New York. Aug. 14.-The United States
cruiser Chicago. second of the warships
participa ting in the international festivi-
ties at Kiel. Portsmouth. and Lisbon. to
arrive in home port. is now anchored in
the bay. The Chicago had made 1850 miles
In u days and hours. This was done
while running under only five of her ten
boilers, and the ship arrived in port in con-
dition to start again at a moments notice
for five DAYS more. for she had used only
$50 tons of coal the voyage out of her
total capacity of $50 tons. The trip across
was made on the great circle" route. and
while four days of thick fog interfered
somewhat with the time record the Chi
cago had generally calm weather, with a
single day of heavy sea
Captain Cornwall told something of the
personal side of the meeting at Niel with
Emperor William, at London with
at Lisbon with King Carlos and Queen
Amelia of Portugal.
Emperor William was cordial to the
last degree said the captain, and so was
Prince Henry. The emperor showed him
self a remarkable man. If in other way,
by the Mariner in which he inspected the
Kearsarge ard the far-seeing questions
which he asked about all the working parts
of the vessel.
.'One of the most charming occasions of
the whole visit at Kiel was the day we
spent in the emDeror's yacht Meteor at
the races There we met him in the most
informal way and he showed himself IS
the courteous host enter tanning party of
friends. Nothing could have been more
his evident respect for the American peo-
pie. Also ! may remark that the emperor
is more thar fond of good story and can
tell one hirr-seIf in capital STYLE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14

lowing very little money IS being placed
on the contest Jeffries still rules To
! favorite and Corbett people expect TO
see the odds go to 10 to 4. Both men
will enter the ring in fine condition and
both confident of victory.
Speaking of his chances Jeffries said
today that he does not feel that his
championship is in danger Just at the
present, although not disposed to hold
Corbett cheaply.
Il am well satisfied with my present
condition." he continued. and believe
my friends viii get "a good run for their
money | am not going to make a fore
cast as to how long the fight will last
1t will not last any longer than 1 can
help"
Corbett on his part said:
Il am feeling in perfect condition and
for the sake of fair play am gratified
to learn that Jeffries is thoroughly salts
fed with himself l believe | am as
quick as l ever was and | ann confident
of my ability to regain the champion
ship | have nothing to say as to the
KIND of the fight l will make. l will
say this however, that 1 have been as
thorough in my study on the possibilities
of the match as 1 have been in my
preparation for the supreme test and I
think | VIII be rewarded with victory"
These personal expressions by the men
themselves about voice the sentiments
of the professionals who have trained
the big fighters and the confidence in
victory which is maintained in both
camps is most pronounced, leaving 1t
for tonight to tell the tale.
Corbett will be seconded in the ring
by Tommy Ryan. Prof Dare, Yank
Kenny, Tom Corbett and Sam Berger.
Special arrangements have been made
to police the fight and preserve order.
The fighters viii divide 20 per cent of
the gross receipts of which - per cent
will go to the victor and % per cent to
the loser.
JEFF IN A PRIVATE TALK.
Il have devoted most of my training
time" he said, ito speed and aggressive
ness. | win admit that / did not move
fast enough with my legs or hands
against Rubin or Fitzsimmons. sort
OF walked after them and let them bang
me. ] made "A mistake and 1 am aware
OF 1t. This time you will see me on top
OF him all the time slamming away
with both hands until / get him.
know he is afraid We saw that in the
Coney Island fight. COrbett is no fool,
ana he knows his superior when he sees
hlm- Ihey tell me he weighs 1S5
pounds. Ten of that is barley water
Mhlch VIII do him no good in the ring.
Then be will lose pounds Worrying from
now until he gets into the ring so I
might say l am going to fight a 17n-
pounder NO man of that weight can
lick me. I know / Will experience diff
hculty in catching him. but I'm sure I
can travel faster forward than he can
backward. AS for hitting. I guess 7
have got him faded on that. / won't
give him moments rest. I may get A
few punches. but he will be scared and
the blows will be like love taps. I'm go
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
OPPOSED TO OCTOBER.
President Is Urged to Postpone
Extraordinary Session.

Oyster Bay, L. l., Aug. 14-Financial
legislation and other work of the pro-
posed extraordinary session of congress
was discussed by the presidents callers
who included Secretaries Shaw and
Hitchcock Senator Cullom and Comp
troller of the Currency Ridgley. Consid-
erable opposition has developed to the
idea of calling the extra session in Oc-
tober. The point is made that many
senators and representatives will be en-
gagged during October in their state
campaigns and that it would be politi-
cally unwise for them to leave their
states at such time. 1t was announced
today that no definite conclusion regard
ing the date of the extraordinary session
has yet been reached.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
DON'T LOCK UP BOYS.
Law Says Children Mustn't Be
Treated Like Criminals.

G. c. Clemens does not like the idea
of young boys being arrested and taken
into police court as are other criminals,
which has happened in Topeka lately,
and he has hunted up a. statute which
prohibits such action. If there is a law
anywhere that prohibits anything Mr.
Clemens does not like, he is pretty sure
to trot it out.
The law in question not only prohibits
the locking up of children under the
age of sixteen years in the city prison,
but it also provides that they must be
given a trial outside the ordinary po-
lice court if practicable, and if not
practicable they can be tried in the reg
ular police court room only two hours
after any other criminals have been
tried.
This statute is paragraph 421O of the
General Statutes of 1901.
L don't suppose the police force knew
of the existence of this statute re-
marked Mr.. Clemens. Il did not know of
it until recently' -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
PAID WITH BLOOD
Russia Is Compensated for
Death of Her Consul.
Soldier Who Killed Him Was
Executed Promptly.
$4,000 FOR WIDOW.
Turkey Has offered to Pay Her
That Amount.
Bulgaria Preparing a Memoran-
dun for the Powers.

Constantinople, August IA court
martial held al Monastir yesterday con-
demned the gen d arme, Hahn, to
death for the murder of M. Rostkovski,
the Russian consul at Monastir The
sentence was Immediately carried out.
Another gen d arme was sentenced
to Is years penal servitude.
The imperial troops have occupied
Krushevo. % miles north of Monastir,
which was recently seized by the insur-
gents. A force of 1000 troops besieged
the place and bombarded it with artll-
lery.
The fighting with the revoIutionists is
still proceeding outside the town.
Consular advices from Monastir and
Salonica endorse the belief that any
overt movement in those. towns on the
part OF revolutionary committees will
lead to a massacre of the Bulgarian in
habitants by the Musselmans.
The panic continues at Monastir where
the shops are closed.
A settlement of the indemnity for the
murder of M. Rostkovski, the Russian
consul at Monastir, is imminent. The
governments offer of $4,000 to the wild
ow appears to be satisfactory to Rus
sia-
Dispatches received by the porte give
particulars of a number of encounters
with the insurgents. The latter attack
ed the village of Gumenke, throwing
bombs in it, but official dispatches say
they were repulsed. The foreign repre-
sentatives have demanded of the porte
protection for the consuls and foreign
residents at MOnastir. The grand vizier
has promised effective measures of pro-
! lection.
The Musselmans in the disturbed area
are persistently demanding arms and
| ammunition to protect themselves
against the Christians This is conSfd-
| cred a dangerous factor in the situa ation.
, Sofia, Bulgaria, Aug. 1.-THE Bulgar-
ian government is preparing a memoir
andum to the powers giving statistics
of the acts of oppression by the Turkish
| officials in Macedonia since the institu-
tion of the reform programme three
months ago and other evidence in sup
port of Bulgaria's belief in the hopeless
ness of expecting any good result from
the Russo-Austrian reform plan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
FOR KANSAS FRUIT.
Special Effort WIN Be Made for Good
Showing.

At the request OF w. F. Scheu, of
Wichita, who has been selected as sup
erintendent of the Kansas horticultural
exhibit at the St. Louis exposition, the
executive board of the State HorticuI-
tural society held a meeting to talk over
the matter of the Kausas exhibit. The
board is composed of the president of
the society, Judge Fred WellhOuse of
Topeka; vice president J. w. Robson
of ElDorado; treasurer, Gerald V. Hol-
singer of Rosedale; secretary, w. II.
Barnes of Topeka; and a trustee from
each congressional district The follow
ing of the trustees were present: First
district, B. F. VanOrsdale of Silver
Lake; Second, B. F. Smith of Lawrence;
Sixth, J. j. Alexander of Norton: Sew
enth, DR.. G.. Bohrer of Lyons.
The board placed its display cases and
services at the disposal of SUperintend-
ent Schell and each member will aid in
working up the Kansas display.
Some of the Kansas horticulturists do
not like the action of Missouri people
who are preparing a horticultural dis
play for that state. 1t is alleged that
they are watching the Kansas City and
ST Louis markets, and whenever some
extraordinary fine fruit is shipped in, no
matter if it comes from Kansas. or Ar
kansas, or Colorado or Texas, it is pur-
chased for the Missouri display. The
Kansas people think that Missouri
should limit her display to her own pro-
ductiOnS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
FIGHT BULLETINS.

When Jeffries and Corbett enter the
ring in Mechanics pavilion, San Fran
cisco, tonight that fact will be immed-
lately telegraphed to the State Journal.
From that time until the referee gives
his decision every item of interest, IN
Guiding the fight by rounds, will be
telegraphed direct to the state Journal
office from the ringside. The difference
in time between the two cities is two
hours The men are supposed TO enter
the ring at 9 o'clock. Pacific time, but it
will probably be from Is to 30 minutes
later. so the news will be received in the
state Journals telegraph office at from
HIS to 11:3O p. m, Topeka time Those
who attend the free concert given by
MarshaH's band tonight at Eighth and
Harrison, may come to the State Jour
nal office and hear the returns of the
great fight by rounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
PER CENT TOO LOW.
Man Cant Get Drunk on Two Per
Cent Beer.

Police Judge Hamilton handed down
an important decision Thursday relative
to the possible capacity of a mans
stomach. In it Judge Hamilton held
that the digestive cavity of the ordinary
individual is not calculated for the
transportation of sufficient amount of
malt liquor, containing 1.S7 per cent of
alcohol, to produce intoxication in the
person. wearing it. In pursuance of this
opinion Judge Hamilton dismissed the
cases against Otto Anderson and VIII
liam Woods arrested on liquor selling
charge at 222 Kansas avenue.
In the trial of the case each side put
on a chemist a witness. Prof. Frank
B. Dains of Washburn college and
Prof. Joseph T. Lovewell were employed
by the city and the defense, respective
ly, and both testified to practically the
same things. In their tests of the liquor
submitted to them each found there to
be somewhat under two per cent of all
cohol the chemist for the defense find
ing trif1e more than the one for the
CITY did. Prof. Dains stated that he
believed man could get himself drunk
on the hop tea provided he could insert
the same time. and provided he did not
become sick first Prof Lovewell TAX
ing the practical point of view, stated
that be did not believe the hop tea could
be called intoxicating
When discharging the defendants Po-
lice Judge Hamilton said he could find
no place in the state law specifying the
amount of alcohol that a beverage
should possess to be classed as an in
cent was the limit had 70 discoverable
founda ton and an intoxicant could he
Judged only by its effect upon those
who consumed it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
HEARST CONFIRMED
AS Building Trades Council S
Choice for President.

Denver, Colo, Aug. 1.-THE National
Building Trades council convention to-
day after a spirited debate endorsed
Congressman-elect William Randolf
Hearst of New York. for the presidency
of the United States by a vote of 2S to
49,
Resolutions were adopted committing
the council to the principles of strict
trade antanomy and recognizing the in
disputable and absolute rights of any
or each trade to their own separate and
distinct organizations without hindrance
or interference from any other organi-
zation. A resolution was adopted that
amended the constitution SO that all
local unions or crafts whose national or
international organizations are affiliated
with the national buildings trades coun-
ell shell be required to affiliate with To-
cal building trades councils of their vi
cinitV.
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oughfares intermingled with G. A r.
emblems and other devices erected by
patriotic citizens in honor of the occa-
sion- Banners, streamers and punches
of flags will wave from the ornamental
poles which line Market street for its
entire length, while lines of electric
globes strung across the street with
myriads of small lamps in suspension
will turn the night into blaze of light
The committees in charge of the pa
rade and all the other committees
arranging for the reception of the dele
gates have almost finished their work
and nothing has been left undone to
insure the success of the various enter
tainmentS provided for the guests The
cities of the interior are joining heartily
in the good work with their usual hos
pitality, and car loads of fruit and
flowers win be coming into San Fran
cisco daily next week for distribution
among the veterans and their friends.
from Sacramento. San Jose, Santa
Rosa and other fruit growing centers
throughout the state. An endeavor is
being made to have next Wednesday.
the day when the big military parade
will take place, declared a general hol-
iday- Nearly all the more prominent
business houses will give their en-
ployes a half holiday, and it is believed
many others will follow suit
Conservative estimates are that Is, 900
people will arrive in San Francisco
from eastern points on special trains
and fully as many more on regular
trains, while the arrivals from nearby
points in California will run the aggre-
gate up to fully $4,000 visitors who will
take part in the proceedings of the en-
camDment next week.
Subscriptions continue to come in
from citizens for the entertainment
fund. and the total receipts up to date
amount to S24 271
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
HAD THREE APPENDICES.
Was Operated Upon Twice and Then
Died of Appendicitis.

Oakland, Cal, Aug. 4.-William D.
English died today from appendicitis,
from which he had suffered for several
months and for which he had under
gone two operations.
He was born in Jefferson county, Nir-
ginia, in 1872 He was in the battle of
Bull Run as a member of the Stonewall
brigade and also participated in most
of the battles in which the army of
northern Virginia was engaged. After
the war he came to California, and in
1892 was chairman of the Democratic
state committee. Later he served as
surveyor of customs and secretary of
the state harbor commission, which
place he resigned to become president
of the Contra Costa Water company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
EXPECTS MORE RAIN.
That Is What the Weather Forecaster
Says

The weather forecaster for Kansas
can't get out of the habit of predicting
showers. The forecast sent out today IS
partly cloudy with probably local
showers tonight and Saturday,.
Today's corn and wheat region bulle-
tin issued by Observer Jennings says:
THE weather is generally cloudy and
Slightly warmer over Kansas this morn
ing with fog in the central counties and
at Dresden. Clear weather prevails in
the extreme eastern counties of this
state and in western Missouri. Showers
have occurred in southeastern Kansas
and southwestern Missouri. Heavy rains
have fallen in the St Louis and Louis
vile districts, with showers in the other
districts. A slight rise in temperature
has occurred in all districts except the
Chicago and st. Louis"
The rains recorded last night were .2S
at Fort Scott, 9S at Sedan, IA at To-
ronto and .04 at Wichita.
The maximum and minimum tempera-
lures for the "a hours ending this MORN
ing at seven o'clock were as follows:
Baker 81. "a; Concordia "a, 66; ISSjge
City IS, 20; Dresden "a, "a; Fort Scott
"a, "a; Hays Sc, 81; Macksville Sc, GA;
Mcpherson co. Sc; Manhattan SS, 81;
Usage City 81, 62; Sedan so, Sc; Topeka
50. GA; Toronto "a. 81; Wichita S4, So.
The wind was south blowing SIX miles
an hour at noon. The hourly tempera-
lures recorded by the government ther-
mOmeter TODAY were as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
PHILIPPINE VETERANS
Celebrate Occupation Day at Manila
With a Parade.

Manila, Aug. 14.-Veterans of the
army of the Philippines celebrated Oc-
cupation day with a parade in which
500 men took part. clad in the old regu-
lation service cIothingAblue shirts and
khaki A banquet was afterwards served
at which the story of the campaign dur
ing the stirring period in the early occu-
pancy of the territory. closed by the
capture of the city of Manila, was told,
and the battles fought over again
around the festive board. Commissioner
Smith was the chief speechmaker of the
evening Two-thirds Of the veteran
soldiers of the campaign now serve in
one position or another under the civil
government
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
GOING TO GUNNISON.
Rev. Charles M. Sheldon and Presi-
dent FIass' Outing.

On August "a Charles NJ. Sheldon and
President Norman Plass will leave for
the Gunnison river Colo, for fishing
trip. They will be Joined at Canon
City, Colo, by Sumner Pressey,a Wash
burn student. and a member of last
years baseball team, who will act as
guide. Pressey is familiar with the
Gunnison river country, and will take
Mr. Sheldon and Mr. Plass to a place
called Jacks cabin" a whistling post
on the Denver & Rio GTande.
Dr. Plass is an enthusiastic fisher
man. but Mr. Sheldon is going simply
for the rest and recreation of the trip.
He doesn't like to catch fish.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
TWO STREAMS OF LAVA
Are Pouring Down the Sides of Mt
Vesuvius.

Rome. Aug. 14.-vesuvius is again
causing alarm in the surrounding re-
lone ernntfons of the volcano being
Verv heavy. From a fresh opening at
the base Of the craters two streams Of
lava are issuing which within a few
hours today covered a wide tract or
ground. One stream is going swiftly
toward the village of Ottajano, the di-
rection taken by the famous eruption
of 1872. Panic prevails, the population
crowding the churches to pray or gath
ering in open spaces Tor satety- tx
merits however. affirm that so far there
IS no reason to fear a serious disaster
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
Refused to Join Mutiny.

Chicago Aug. 1.-THE threatened tie
11p of the steamer Eastland as the re-
suit of the arrest for mutiny of six OF
her firemen. did not become effective to-
day. the marine firemen. oilers and
water tenders union refusing to sane
tion the nutiny new crew was Sc
cured to take the place of the men who
are held at South Haven to answer to
the government authorities for their Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
Bishop of Cebu Calls.

Rome. Aug. 1.-THE Rev. Thomas
Hendrick, bishop of Cebu. 2. l., called
at the Vatican today and saw the offic-
ials of the congregation of the propa-
ganda He also paid visits to Cardinals
Gibbons and Satolli. The bishop is ac-
companied by his brother, the Rev.
Joseph Hendrick. Both will assist at
tomorrow's conservation of the Rev. J.
N HartY as archbishop of Manila
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
MRS. RADCLIFFE SUES.
Topeka Society Woman Wants
a Divorce.

Mrs. M. E. Radclif has filed suit for
divorce from William ]. Radcliff in the
district court.
The ground set forth for divorce is
abandonment. Mr.. Radcliff was form
erly bookkeeper in the Crosby mills
Some time ago he went to Oklahoma
and has since been in Missouri. Mrs
Radclff is in Topeka. She is a daughter
of ID. o. Crane and is a charming wo-
man, prominent in society. There is one
child.