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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

GFrom the Chicago NeWs-I
America is the land of the free lunch.
a woman's smile catches men mo
lasses catches flies.
Strong drink keeps some men down and
helps others to get ahead.
Some people take things as they come
and make the worst of them.
man naturally has more warm friends
in summer than he has in winter.
When it comes to making love to a
widow no man is capable of going the
limit.
There are but few varieties of cabbage.
yet there are innumerable brands of eli
gars.
When you visit relations be generous
and don't insist upon their returning the
visit.
Old bachelors in India are indeed for
tunate. Widows there are not permitted
to marry again.
The individual who possesses both dol
lars and sense is pretty well equipped for
the battle of life.
Girls should keep the young men at a
proper distance and some of them don
have much trouble in doing it.
After toiling ten years at the washtub
to support a worthless husband an Ohio
woman sued a railroad company because
it let one of the trains run over him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13

rfety of explanations for this condi-
ton of affairs One is that the in
creased output of the American gold
mines and the flow of gold to this
country from Japan and Russia, in
exchange for war supplies, have in
creased the volume of gold until it is
now far in excess of the demands of
the trade and industries. The deposits
in the New York banks are today
about 1920. 100000 greater than they
were a this time last year, and the
cash holdings are greater than ever
before in the history of the New York
clearing house. Another explanation
is that the smaller investors of the
country have become alarmed over
the collapse of the stock market and
that money is now being deposited
and held for longtime investments
rather than used in speculative stocks.
This contention is borne out by the
demand for longtime bonds, which
were something of a drug on the mar
ket during the speculative boom. The
bond market has perceptibly strength
ened within the last few weeks and
approved securities in the bond line are
being eagerly bought. This is accepted
by financial experts as indicating a
conviction on the part of investors
that money viii be plentiful and the
interest rates low for number of
years. On no other theory can they
account for the investment of such
large sums in longtime bonds instead
of it being held for quick returns at
high interest rates in case of com
mercial and stock booms or depres-
sions.
The developments of the last few
weeks is accepted by students of the
financial world as evidence that the
disastrous era of speculation and
financial ballooning is to be succeeded
by an era of conservatism in all lines
of commercial and Industrial develop
nnanf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13
REFUSED BY NORDlCA.
She Refuses $500 to Sing ''Bathhouse
Johns Song

New York, May 13.-Alderman John
D. Coughlin of Chicago has been spurn-
ed by Nine Nordica He tried to tempt
her with an offer of $500 to sing his
song, Dear Midnight of Love- but the
song bird was not to be so easily
charmed and refused "Bathhouse
Johns" gold.
John S. Duss, the millionaire band
master from Economy, Pa, is to give
a series of concerts at Madison Square
Garden with Nine Nordica as a solo
singer. Duss is of a kind with the
Chicago alderman, unconventional and
with his own ideas about music His
manager hit on the idea of having Nor
dfca sing Alderman Coughlin's song,
and when the suggestion was laid be-
fore the Chicago composer, he answer
ed with this telegram.
Papers say Nordfca sings opening
night Duss concert selections from
Wagner Why not use one song from
live American composer? VIII give
$500 to have Nordica sing my great
song. Dear Midnight of Love also to
have a souvenir edition of song with
Nine. Nordica's picture on the title
page to present to audience Wire me.
JOHN S. COUGHLIN.'
Let me sing the song" said the
great singer.
The gaudy covered piece of music.
with q large picture Of the Chicago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13
TUTWILER TO GO FREE.
Has Been in Prison for Nearly Twenty
Years.

Governor Bailey left Thursday
evening for BaileyviIle, and is spend
ing today on his farm. He expects
to be al his desk again tomorrow.
Before leaving last night the gov
ernor signed the communication of the
sentence of Henry Tutwiler, a convict
who has been in the penitentiary for
murder in the first degree for nearly
twenty years. The Communication will
take effect next Monday, May 1 6.
Tutwiler was convicted of murder
ing James Hall, Scotch-Canadian
farmer of Mcpherson county Tut
wiler was a young man who was run
ming a restaurant at Window at the
time. He claimed Hall owed him IS.
and one evening went out to collect
it. When he came back, according to
the prosecution, he had Halls team.
He said that Hall had gone back to
Canada for a visit and had left the
team for him to take care of. People
weeks Halls body was found in a well
a mile from his home
There was talk of lynching Tut
viler and he was placed in Jail in
Abilene. He engaged J. r. Burton to
defend him. but just before the trial
Burton got the court to appoint John
D. Milliken to assist in the defense
and Burton never showed up at the
trial.
Nflliken says he was inexperienced
at the time in criminal law and he
does not believe his client was guilty
of anything more than manslaughter
at the most. He has been trying for
ten years to get him pardoned. Every
down his application, but in Deem
Der, 1902, Governor Stanley COM
muted the sentence to Is years. This
would let Tutwiler out next fall, count
ing his good time" off. and Governor
Bailey made the Communication effec-
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13
NO MONEY sTRINGENCY.

LFrom the Washington Post.
1t is rather remarkable, in view of
the arguments we have heard for sew
eral years urging the enlargement of
the volume of currency, that the
bankers of the country are today
complaining that their vaults are
gorged with money and that the mat
ter of handing out S40.000,000 to
the French Panama Canal company
and the payment of S1O.0O0.000 to
the republic of Panama-most of
which has been withdrawn from the
national depositories-wiH not create
a ripple on the money market, but is
in fact. welcomed by the bankers. The
condition in the eastern financial
circles is most unusual. Figures from
the banks show that the amount now
held on deposit in the New York
banks is larger than at any other
time within the last ten years. AS a
result of this condition, money is be-
ing loaned in New York at a lower
rate of interest than has been obtain
able before in a number of years.
Expert dnanciers are offering a va,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13
Protecting Himself.

was present at the trial of an AIaba-
ma negro who was charged with stealing
chickens, and although the justice was A
colored man himself. he seemed to be
wen posted on the law and TO rule very
fairly The case was a plain one, however,
and when he found the prisoner not gull
ty everybody in the court room seemed
amazed. The next day I met His Hon
or" outside the court room, and he him
self called up the case and asked what l
thought of the verdict
II think Moses was guilty" I replied
But you found him rot guilty yester-
day
so did, sah-so I did, but If I'd found
him guilty and fined him s. he'd wanted
to borry de money OF me to pay de fine. 2"
m. Quad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13
LOCAL MENTION.

Appraisers Henderson, DolnEan and
Miller have nearly finished the work of
appraising property for the new paving,
which has already been ordered Con-
tracts for this paving will be let next
Monday night, and the report of the
appraisers will be considered at a spec
ial meeting of the council, the date of
which has not been fixed.
There are a great many applications
for jobs on file with the free employ
ment bureau, and work seems to be
somewhat scarce. The only applications
for help are from canvassers. Farm
hands are still getting from $50 to $z3
per month, but not many Of the men
who apply want farm work.
The Choral society will meet at the
Commercial club rooms tonight at 8
o'clock for rehearsal Professor Penny,
the director, requests full attendance.
Miss Ethel Cammann. of Chanute.
Kan. is the guest of Kathryne Burns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13
INSISTS TT WILL BE PARKER.
New York's National Committeeman
Believes He Is Sure to Win.

New York. May 13-Norman E. Mack.
Democratic national committeeman,
has returned from st. Louis, where he
went to attend the meeting of the COM
mittee on arrangements for the nation
al convention.
Everything looks we'll for u.s." said
Mr.. Mack today. Il think Judge Par
ker win be the nominee. without doubt.
Nothing in my opinion now can pre-
vent his nomination"
Congressman COwherd, of Kansas
City, chairman of the Democratic con
gressional committee, is in town pros
pecting. He said:
I'VE expect to carry the house of rep
resentatives. I'll not go into details at
this time. I base my expectation on
the excellent Democratic prospects
throughout the country. We will cap
ture Is or IS additional seats"
Mr.. Cowherd isn't at all certain that
Parker will be nominated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13

week the faucet became so plugged I'd
that his wife was not able to obtain amy
water When he went home for his din
ner his attention was called TO it and
after working for half an hour in a vain
effort to open the pipe, he made up his
mind to consult friend of his who was a
plumber The plumber came with a hand
pump and other tools. and, after pumping
vigorously for Is minutes, was scared
nearly out of his senses by a huge eel,
IS inches long, that was thrown out OF
the pipe, and $50 small cells that came
tumbling after. When the first surprise
was over the cells were quickly gathered
up and the members of En- CINE Co No q
and their families have been celebrating
zeh's great catch ever since.-Philadei-
pllia Telegraph
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13
POISONED BY CASTOR BEANS.
California Family Violently Ill After
Eating Them.

Bakersfield, Cal, May 13-W. S. Nor
ton, one of the best known oil opera
tors in Kern river field, his wife and
sister-in-Iaw, Mrs. Iyer, and lime
Chase, a 10-year-old girl, are in a very
dangerous condition at the Grand hotel
as the result of eating castor beans.
Yesterday afternoon while they We're
at the oil field the child found some
were good. The others tried them, liked
their taste and ate about dozen each.
Before they reached home they were
seized with severe pains in the stom-
ach, and vomiting. Physician worked
on them all night and all day, so
that they are somewhat improved. and
hopes are expressed that most of them
at least will recover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13

While Russia and Japan are fight
ing the United States is being called
upon to supply a large amount of the
necessaries for carrying on the strug-
gle. Agents Of the Imperial railway of
Japan are in this country looking over
railroad rolling stock with a view Of
purchasing locomotives and cars for
immediate shipment to Japan. In adj
dition to the locomotives being built
by companies in Philadelphia and
Schenectady, N. Y. seven locomotives,
principally switch engines, have been
purchased from railroads. Agents
nave also secured 100 gondolas and $50
fiat cars. These are being sent as
quickly as possible to the Pacific coast
for shipment to Kobe. Japan. Ameri-
can bankers also are accepting the
bonds of both countries in return for
loans of money made necessary by the
war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13

Domestic trade movements for the
FIRST quarter of the current year. as re-
ported to the department Of commerce
and labor through its bureau of statis-
tics, make favorable comparison with
preceding years on the subject of live
stock receipts at western markets and
lumber movements in the south and ON
the Pacific coast. In all branches of
trade dependent on river and lake nav
igation there was much lighter move
naent than in 1908. owing to the later
opening of the season of navigation.
Livestock receipts at five markets, to
the end of March, amounted to S,S44, 713
head. compared with 1903, 901 head in
1903 and S,031 00S head in 1902. The
strength of the feeder movement. in
Guiding those shipped and driven to the
country, at Kansas City and St. Joseph
combined, was materially greater than
in either 1902 or 1903. Among special
movements the sheep trade at Omaha
has made exceptional progress in con-
trast with former seasons. Shipments
of horses at St. Louis reflect the ex-
traordinary increase of demand, attrib-
uted mainly to the expansion of farm
ing area which naturally results from
continued high prices of such products
as grain and cotton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13
ANOTHER TEST WILL BE MADE.
VIII Probably Occur on Friday,
June ,.

Friday, June 8. will likely be selected as
the day upon which another test of the
water pressure of the city will be given.
This is Topeka day" of the Semi-Cen-
tennial and Ma ior Anderson is desirious
that the test be given at that time to
show the visitors the nature of the To-
peka fire department.
1t is probable that the exhibition will be
of a more spectacular nature than the
one formerly held here and will be ar
ranged with the cooperation of the wa
ter company to show off the water pres
sure to the best advantage. 1t is to be
regretted that Topeka's two new fire
steamers have not yet arrived and can
not be used in the display.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13
Counted Himself Ont.

Des Moines. May 13.@Dr. Crayke
Priestly a great great grandson of
Joseph Prfestly of England, discoverer
of oxygen, died here today of pneu-
monia. AS he was dying, he raised
himself on his elbow and slowly and
painfully counted zone, two, three .
As he family whispered three" he
gasped, his muscles relaxed and he
fell back dead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13

ord in connection with the Chicago
strike and the bond deal of his last ad-
ministration Mr.. Cleveland probably
has succeeded in destroying any slight
chance he may have had for securing
the nomination at St. Louis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13
Eel Favored Water.

Not only are the people of Philadelphia
supplied with thousands of weighing mi
crobes in their drinking water but also
with hundreds of squirting cells, accord
ing to John Zeh, a member of Engine Co
No. AZ, at Front and Westmoreland
streets, who says that he has obtained
enough cells from his faucet in his home.
SALT North Front street, to supply his
family and the families of all the mem
bers Of his company for several days TO
come.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13

Observation-Disclosures adjoining the cover.
was passed over. Nordica hummed
the song softly to herself, and then al
most screamed: . Using thisl Well I'd
rather be excused" and she swept out
of the room, leaving "Bathhouse
Johns" spokesman crushed. But Duss
has not given up hope.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13
Enjoins 3 saIoonkeepers.

Clinton, Ia, May 13.-On complaint
of Mrs. Julia Wyatt, who has been
prosecuting liquor dealers for two
years, Judge Wolfe today enjoined 25
saIoonkeepers from selling liquor to
a drum Lza I'd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13

Special train to Kansas City and
return via Rock Island System Sun
day, May Is. Leave Topeka $3.50 a.
m. Returning, leave Kansas CITY
$40 p m. Grand opening of the
parks. Come and have a good time.
Rate only s1.25 for round trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13

Gov. Oden has saved New York City
from the gas grabbers" by vetoing a
measure which had been officially APP
proved by Mayor Mcclellan. The gov
ernor was urged by the big Democratic
newspapers of the city to save the
municipality from the consequences
which would follow the approval of
the action of its mayor and the gov
erDor heard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13

The complete destruction of Dalny by
the Russians is reported. If they have
thus wiped out the results of an Elk
penditure of years of time and millions
of money, it seems that they have no
expectation of ever returning to occupy
the Lao Tung peninsula.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13
a. n. Mnston Dad.

Kansas City, Mo, May 3.-Alfred T.
Muston, prominent stOckman well
known in the west. died at his home
here today of erysipelas, aged As
years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13
WABASH TO ST. LOUIS.
worlds Fair Route-'sFoIIow the
Flag"

C-Iy line to Worlds fair main en-
trance. Five daily trains from Kansas
City Shortest line Ask your agent
for tickets over the Wabash
L. S. MCCLELLAN
Western Passenger Agent,
Kansas City, Mo.
Travelling Passenger Agent,
Kansas City. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13
Kansas City and Return S1.25 via
Rock Island.

Special train to Kansas City and
return via Rock Island System sun
day, May Is. Leave Topeka $3.50 a.
m. Returning. leave Kansas City
$3.50 .. m. Grand opening of the
parks. Come and have a good time
Rate only s1.25 for round trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13

Arrangements have been completed
by New York bankers for loaning
Cuba $35. 900 to pay off her soldiers
who fought in the war for independ-
ence. All who come are served if the
security be adequate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13

Maybe it is consideration for Rus
STA that leads England to object to the
opening of the DardaneIes for the pas
sage of the Black sea fleet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13

President ingalls, of the Big Four
probably made a good guess when he
said that Parker will defeat Hearst
and Hearst will defeat Parker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of Anna Grant, aged %.
who died Of influenza on Thursday at her
home 20 Polk street, took place this a f
ternOon at o'clock Interment in To-
peka cemetery.
Everybody reads the State Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13

So far no sure Democratic state has
Instructed for either Parker or Hearst
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-13

I'LL LEASED WIRE RE7oRT
CT 9EE ASSOCIATED PREss-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

What the Roman Forum is to Rome
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

fore M. syveton's death, at which vio- lent scenes were enacted, M. Menard declaring that 1t was the duty of the Deputy to put a bullet through his head on Mme. Syveton announcing her purpose to sue for divorce.
 This was the eve of M. Syveton's trial for assaulting War Minister Andre in the Chamber of Deputies November A. The Deputy foresaw the public dis closure of his relations with his wife's daughter, and thereupon committed suicide for the purpose of averting the disclosure.
 The foregoing is interwoven with many scandalous details which the po- lice and public are following with ab- sorbinR interest. The case has taken on a political aspect, the Nationalists associated with M. Syveton asserting that there were threats of disclosure which amounted to a conspiracy on the part of the Governments supporters to compel the Deputy to take his own life. This charge does not appear to be supported as the tragedy was clear ly the result of a scandalous domestic drama.
 In the course of the investigation is developed that M. Syveton had been receiving a salary of $6.0o0 as secre- tary for Count Boni de Castellane.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
TAX COMMISSIONER JONES
 FILES HIS ANNUAL REPORT
His Department Operating in 49 Counties, Has Col- lected or is Collecting $2OO, ,6oq. 7l-Heavy h.
 crease in Tax Valuation is Secured.

The total revenue collected or in pro- cess of collection for the State of Ala bama and forty-nine counties under the tax commission law for the year ending Septem Jer 30, 1904, is $200,- 6a9.71. Ef
 Under the same law the total in- crease in valuations by raises on un- dervaluations of property and detection of escaped taxes is $14.075,so4.9 for the year ending September 30. 1904.
 These figures were disclosed yester- day in the annual report of State Tax Commissioner Harvey E. Jones to State Auditor T. L. Sowell.
 County Tax Commissioners have been appointed in fifty-three counties. but cnly forty-nine of them have made re- ports to the State Commissioner for the year ending September 30.
 By the figures of Commissioner Jones's report. 1t Is shown that out of an increase of sls.4s0,63s in valuation for the past year reported by the State Auditor. s14,075.so9.91 is the result of work accomplished by the County Tax Commissioners.
 Of the whole amount of saoo, ,sss.71 in taxes and delinquent licenses collected ior being collected on accolnt of the work of commissioners. s1o5.9647o goes to the State and $94.734.92 to the coun
 
 ties reporting.
 The increase in valuations for 1904 over 1903 on account of the tax com mission law was $2,S52.s33.s1.
 The details of the report are as fol- lows:
 Hon. T. L. sowell State Auditor:
 Sir--I herewith submit consolidated report of work done by the County Tax Commissioners under my direct ;ciz f1r year ending September 30. 1904:
 Delinquent licenses collected from October 1, 1903. to October 1, 1904: County. .. .. ............. 14,406 64 Total State and county. .$46,S71. 43 Raises on undervaluations from Oc- tober 1, 1903. to October 1. 1904: Valuation .... .$7l53,I 70. 4l state tax.... .......... 4o,955 of Less tax commissioners and counsel 5,OS3 95 Total net State. .. ....s 41,415. 5e county tax.... .......$ 5O,Sf5 bb Less commissioners and counsefs fees. .. ...... 5,034 66 Total net county. ..s 45.311. 10 State net tax. .......$ i.415 59 County net tax.... ...... 45,311 10 Total State and county..$ S6,126. 69 Escaped taxes for the year ending September 30, 1904: Valuation. .. .......... s6,921, ,s34 50 State tax.... .. .......... 32.0S4. 27 County tax.... .. ., .... 35,017. IS Total State and county tax.. .. .. .. ........S 67,101. .45 | Reorganization. | Delinquent licenses l state S3S, ,4b4. t9 | County.... .. .......... 14,406. 64 Total State and county. $46.S71 .43 Raises on undervaluations and es- capes-