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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
Not to Tax Her Is the Intention
of Japan.
She Needs Protection From th'
Other Nations.
MIKADO WILL GIVE IT.
Will Not Interfere With Her
Internal Affairs.
Any Intention of Selling Sagha-
lien is Disclaimed.

New York. Dec. 3O.-That Japan in
tends to develop Korea and to dom
mate her foreign affairs, but does not
intend to make that country a vassal
or japanese state, was a statement
made today by KOred Yo Takahashi
the japanese financial commissioner,
who arrived here from Europe on his
way to Toxic. When Mr.. Takahashi
was asked whether Korea viii be made
to pay any part of Japans debt he
said:
ono. we viii develop Korea. but not
tax her. The question of Japanese
protectorate in Korea is misunder-
stood in this country. Korea is a
weak nation and needs protection.
Japan has no intention of making her
a vassal or state of the nation But
she intends to dominate Korea's for
eign relations to preserve the peace in
the far east. So long as it is other
wise Korea is liable to become the
victim of other nations. To prevent
this Japan has taken ON herself the
work of looking after Korea but in no
wise is it intended to interfere with her
internal affairs"
"Wiu your country sell Saghalien is
land to help pay off the debt?" was
asked.
Japan will not sell her posses
si0ns' he replied. "It is too valuable
in coal, oil and mines and Japan in
tends to develop the property
Mr.. Takahashi said he had been in
strumental in floating loans for Japan
amounting to $535,000,000 and that of
that amount the United States has
taken $3.50, 600 in bonds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30

The Navajo is an fnveterate gam
bier. Not only are there the profes-
slonals, who live entirely by the prac-
uce, but even the small boys are
gamesters and adapt the pictorial sun
day school cards to gambling pur-
poses Their blankets illustrate gam
ping, and even their account of the
creation must have woven into it the
story of a game Thus a serious and
apparently native vice of formidable
proportions al once confront the
leacher and the missionary. The ques-
uon OF the best way to overcome it Is
sun an open one. The prohibition of
its practice does not go to the root Of
the matter, and all our logic fails to
convince the Indian that he has not as
great a right to play for stakes as he
has to breathe.-Southern Workman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30

A piece of wood uncovered recently by
the Foundation company in excavating
for the United States Express building at
Rector and Greenwich streets undoubted-
ly formed a part of a tree that must have
grown before the ice age in geologic his
tory.
It was lying on top of the bedrock be
Meath a stratum of hardpan and bowl
ders. The bedrock at this point is about
80 feet below the curb. On top of the bed
rock is a stratum about II feet thick,
composed of hardpan and bowlders and
covered by ordinary quicksand and muck
usual in that section
The piece of wood was found on top of
the bedrock embedded in and covered by
the stratum of acknowledgment
News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
LIKE A SPRING DAY.
Temperature Continues Warm, But
Indications Are for a Storm.

From present indications and the
predictions of the weather bureau
the year 1906 will be ushered in with
a noise like a spring day. The sky
is covered with a thin vapory effect
not unlike a cloud of smoke, and the
temperature is several degrees above
the freezing point The minimum
was reached last night when the mer-
curry dropped to 2S, barely below
freezing point. The wind. which was
from the west, blowing al the rate of
l6 miles an hour, at 2 p. m, seemed
to carry with it warmth instead of
cOldness.
The weather department displays
square white flag that those who
run may read the conditions for to-
morrow, which will be fair and cooler
particularly in the southern part Of
the state, where the temperature will
be nOticeably lower.
The hourly temperatures for the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
HE PLAYED COWBOY.
Pardon Asked for Man Who Helped
Shoot Mayor OF Kinsley for Fun.

Henry E. Woolheater, deputy county
clerk of Marion county, called upon
Governor Hoch today to present the in
formal application for a pardon in be-
half of sam Harvey. one of two boys
involved in the killing of the mayor of
Kirsley, Kan, about u years ago.
Harvey and companion. both about
is years of age, took it into their heads
to play cowboy. They rigged them
selves out with cowboy hats, revolvers,
and spurs, and came riding into town
on their ponies giving an imitation of
shooting up the town" The mayor
rushed out INTO the street and com
manded the boys to stop. Harvey's s
companion, either by intent or accident
ally shot the mayor dead. Both boys
were sent to the penitentiary for life.
Harvey is said to have a perfect rec
ord in the prison, and before his incar-
cedatiCn bore good reputation. Mr.
WOOlheater is well acquainted with the
family ard viii assist the boy to Sc
cure a pardon He is now 80 years old
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30

New York. Dec. 30-The statement of
the clearing house banks for the five
days this week shows that the banks
held a surplus over the legal reserve re-
quirements of S4 292. .575 The statement
is as follows: Loans 81. .001, OBS. GOO, de
crease $5,08Z.100; deposits S977 651 800. de
crease $737f100. circulation s53 096 600,
Increase SAG, 300; legal tenders 81, ,699 500.
increase 81, ,496100. specie S173. O05 600. de-
crease $3- z07. 200; reserve S24S, ZOE, 400 de-
crease $1,711100; reserve required s244-
412,S25, decrease S1.S44275; surplus S4,-
292,515, increase S133 175: ex-U. S. de-
posits S6.400. ESQ increase S75.SOO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
SUES ssUNCLE sAM' co.
Independence Photographer Claims
His Bill for Pictures Is Unpaid.

independence, Kan. Dec. 3o.-Harry
W. Talbot, a photographer, has
brought suit against the Uncle Sam Oil
company of Cherryvale. to compel the
payment of a bill for photographs. The
amount claimed to be due is s56.75, and
the petition filed in Justice Glass court
alleges that the bill is long since due
and no part of it has been paid.
The Uncle Sam company, through its
attorney, J. B. Tomlinson, has filed an
answer to the suit denying each and eV-
cry allegation made by Talbot. J. B.
Zeigler is attorney for the plaintiff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30

Sunshine BlOodworth, negro, black
as the darkest shades of night, was
arrested last evening on an old war
rant which has been out for some
time charging him with assault
BloodwOrth is worthless negro who
spends his time lodging the police of
this and Kansas City. He returns
here periodically and hunts up some of
the women of his class and when they
refuse to furnish him with money, he
comes as near beating them to death
as is possible without committing
murder
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
Yelled and Silent Auctions in India.

In the course of an interesting paper
on shellac, communicated to the
Pharmaceutical society, Sir George
Watt, c. 1. E, described the quaint
practice adopted at the auctions in
India.
The buyers and sellers join hands
and sit facing each other, a cloth being
thrown over the hands. The buyer
presses certain fingers of the sellers
hand, thus making an offer This is
usually rejected by a motion of the
head, and further finger pressing en-
sues.
Finally the bargain is struck without
a word having been uttered. The ad-
vantage claimed for this system is that
the buyer may proceed from one seller
to another and make his purchases
without his price being known to other
deaIers.-London Daily Mail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
chinaman WAND Passnort.

Lee Fung Foo, the japanese bari
tone singer, who has been on the bill
at the Novelty theater all week, filed
application with the clerk of the dis
trict court this afternoon for a pass
port which will enable him to go
abroad in vaudeville, and be able to
return to the United States. The
statement made in his application for
a passport proves him to be a native
born Chinaman, and not a Japanese,
as he has claimed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
CURTIS DENIED 1T.
Says He Didn't Fix Up Any Condition
in Shawnee County.

Washington, Dec. 30.-Congress-
man Curtis arrived this morning
from his trip to Kansas. He says he
had a fine time at home. but refuses
to admit he fixed any distressing
political local situations in Shawnee
county. Mr.. Curtis predicts the pass
age in the house of his Philippine
tariff bill reducing duties on sugar
and tobacco to 25 per cent. of the
Dingley rates, within few days after
congress convenes next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
AIeCormiclz Enters fhe - I-ean,e

Chicago. Dec 3O.-The Chicago
Evening Post will say today that
Alexander A. Mccormick. editor and
publisher of the Evening Post. has
bought an interest IN the Star League.
which publishes the Indianapolis Star.
the Terre Haute Star and the Muncie
Star. and he viii Immediately become
editor and publisher of those papers.
succeeding Mr.. John c. Smarter as
president of the company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
To Save the constitution.

Boston, Dec 3O.-At city han yester-
day 1,50O persons signed a petition to
save the old ship Constitution from be-
ing used as a target, as was suggested
by Secretary of Zlse Navy Bcnaparte in
his annual report. Among the signers
was Mrs. Susan L. Clark Of Charles
town, who is a daughter of Thomas c.
Byron, the fifer on the Constitution
during the famous battle with the Brit
tsh ship Guerrero.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
Thev Wi1 Get Commissions

Washington, Dec. 30.-The presi-
dent and secretary of war have decided
to commission as second neutenants
the nineteen enlisted men who sue
cessfuIly passed examinations recently
and became eligible for appointment,
because the secretary has found there
will be a sufficient number of vacancies
by the time the class at West Point
graduates to provide places for the
graduates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
Another SIS for Estis

Cards were received by the sheriff
and police force this morning from G.
F. Gerald, chief OF police of Shreves-
port. La, offering a reward of S25 for
the capture of Charles Estfs. who is
wanted in this city for burglary and
who escaped from the police of
Shreveport while awaiting the arrival
of Sheriff Lucas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30

San Antonio, Tex. Dec. 30.-The Sixth
battery of United States field artillery
Is expected to march into Fort Sam
Houston today after trip of GOO miles
overland from Fort Rilev. The battery
left Fort Riley November Is and is now
near Austin. This is one of the longest
marches ever made by a battery of ar
tinery in time cf peace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
Great Football PLAYERS.

London, Dec. 3O=The New zea-
land football team finished their tour
today by defeating Swansea by 4 to
3. This was the visitors thirty-second
game The total number of points
is New Zealand, $40; the United
Kingdom, 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
AIidshipman Pleaded Not Guilty.

Annapolis, Nd, Dec. 30.-Midship-
man Stephen Decatur, jr., charged
with hazing N1idshipmen Isaac N Nc
Crary and Gaylord Church, was
arraigned before the naval court mar
tial today and pleaded not guilty on
all specifications.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
HIS THROAT CUT.
Cameron. Texas, Editor Attacked in
His Office.

Houston, Tex, Dec. SO.-Editor o.
f. McCannIey of the Cameron, Texas,
Herald was attacked today in his Of
f1ce at that place by Writ Terry, an
employe.
McCannley's throat was cut from
ear to ear with a pocket knife. The
difficulty is said to have occurred over
private matters
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
GIRD THE EARTH N 10 SECONDS
Naval Observatory VIII send Message
Around the World.

Washington, Dec. 3e.-Following a
custom established several years ago,
the naval observatory will at Il o'clock
tomorrow night send a New Year greet
ing around the world. This is done by
Encouragement with the telegraph and
cable companies and it is estimated that
the message viii complete the circuit
around the world in about 10 seconds
firoa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
LOCAL MENTION.

Judge 7. S. West has gone to Fort
Scott to visit some of his kinfolk.
J. S. Francis, superintendent Of
schools Of Kent Ia. is here visiting
his uncle, T. A. NcNeal. Mr.. Francis
had never seen his "Uncle Tom" until
his present visit He will return to
Iowa Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30

Pfttsburg, Pa, Dec. 3O=It was Off
cially announced today that the con-
troll of the Pittsburg & Montana Cop
per company, capitalized at $50, ,00O,-
600, has been secured by the A w
Mellon interests of this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
Temperafures of T,orre C,itIes

Chicago, Dec. 30.-7 a. M. tempera-
lures; New York. SO; Boston 40;
Philadelphia 38; Washington, 40; Chi
cago. 42; Minneapolis. 8; Cincinnati
30; St. Louis, %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
General Davis Sail for Europe.

New York. Dec. 30.-GeneraI George
W. Davis of the Panama canal commits
sion sailed for Europe today on the
steamer New york
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30

Wireless Message from the Dewey.
Washington, Dec. 30.-A wireless mes
sage received at the navy department
from the dry dock Dewey reported that
structure 80 miles south of Cape Henry,
weather fine and making good progress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
FALLS HEIR TO 100000.
A Wellington Baker Is Handsomely
Remembered by a Relative.

Wellington. Kas.. Dec. sO.-Ed
Bauman, a baker of this city, has
fallen heir to a modest fortune He
has received a letter from firm of
bankers of Highland, ILL., informing
him that, through the death of a rich
aunt, he has fallen heir to 100000.
Mr.. Bauman viii start Monday to
claim his fortune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30
WRECK THE SAFE.
Burglars Rob a Private Bank of 5000
and Escape.

Iroquois III. Dec. 3O.-Early today
burglars wrecked the safe in the pri-
vate banking institution of Stickley,
Wray & Co., and escaped with $500,
after exchanging shots with James
Whitman, the first person to appear
on the scene. No one was hurt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30

st. Joseph, No, Dec. 3O.-Major
Hartwig, judge of the Buchanan cir
cult court, ex-mayor and wealthy citi-
zen. is dead at his home here. aged IS
years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30

Venice Ill. Dec. 30-The factory of the
Pittsburg Glass and Plaster company was
destroyed by fire early today. Loss over
$4,000 Hundreds OF figures IF the STAFF
statuary taken from the wosld's fair We're
consumed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30

Chicago Dec. 3O.=Forecast for
Kansas. Generally fair tonight and
sunday; cooler in south portion to-
night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-30

Dallas. Tax. Dec. s0.=The first
snow of the season is falling in Dallas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-24
| vice-President Saw 0gdensburg Momu- meut to Soldiers Unveiled.

vice-President Saw 0gdensburG Mcnu-
 ment to Soldiers Unveiled.
 ORdenshnrg. II. Y.. Auk. 23.---In the presence of vice-President Fairbanks. veterans of Northern New York. united with Ransom Post, e. A. R., here today in unveiIing q beautiful monument in Liberty Park, commemorating the pa triotism of soldiers of the town of os- wegatchie who fell in the civil war.
 The largest crowd in the history of the town witnessed the ceremonies. A military parade composed of the srd battalion. ssrd regiment. United States Guard; the Victoria Rifles of Brock yille, ontario, and Grand Army Posts. was reviewed by MT. Fairbanks
 The dedicatory exercises were pre- sided over by State Senator Maity. There was prayer and the singing of My own United States" by Harold Jarvis of Detroit, after which Gen. N. M. Curtis spoke.
 He said that in the valley of the St. Lawrence was framed la a measure by Congressman silas Wright, which aroused fierce opposition from the Cot ton States and later became the chief cause of the Civil War. Congressman wright's constituents promptly defend- ed his principle and the Unions pros perity was largely due to the policy then adopted.
 When the President had finished speaking, thousands Of his audience pressed forward to shake his hand.
 The monument is Roman column designated 'sThe Spirit of Liberty, standing forty feet high. surmounted by a bronze figure of Liberty and guarded at the base by war eagles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-24
.LIONESS ROUTES CROWD Beast Escaped From Her
 Cage. CHILDREN TRAMPLED ON No One Seriously Hurt in Rush
 for Safety. Merrymakers at New Jersey Park Routed by Fierce Animal Who
 Was Finally Taken by
 Big Throng.
CHILDREN TRAMPLED ON

New York. Aug. 23.--A full grown lioness, which escaped from her cage in pleasure park near Vatisburg, N. J., caused a panic last night in crowd of 5000 people. including many wo- men and children who had gathered to watch the exhibition given by a trick bicycitst.
 When news of the animals escape spread there was a wild stampede for the streets. which lasted nearly fifteen minutes Dozens of women and children were knocked down and bruised. while scores of men had their clothing al- most torn off, but so far as could be learned none were seriously hurt. Ter TOT prevailed until 1t was found that the mate of the ltoness. which was roaring in his cage, had gone in an op- posite direction from the crowd. By that time, however, everyone had fled from the park or was crowded into the extreme eastern and northern end Of the thirty-acre tract and ready for am other dash at the first sign of danger. In spite of the fact that the fioness was at large and it's exact whereabouts un- known, a strange fascination seemed to hold many of the crowd within the park until a large force of men drove them away.
 Immediately after the escape of the lioness, her trainer organized a hunt ing party of nearly 900. armed with guns and clubs. The animal was To- cated several times and attempts were made by shooting and shouting to drive her toward her cage. Finally after a chase lasting more than two hours. the beast was cornersd and driven back into her cage, which had been carried to the spot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-24
THAT WHISKEY FRAUD
TESTIMONY BEFORE
 SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.
Commissioner Says He was Offered Brsbes by Many Prominent Liquor Houses to Buy Their
 Goods.

Columbia, s. C., Aug. 22.-The Legfs- lative committee which is conducting an investigation into the affairs of the South Carolina Dispensary, resumed It's sessions here today
 Commissioner Tatum who was on the witness stand yesterday was recalled and testified that case goods In bottles were not analysed and that there was opportunity for fraud as to them. The law requiring all goods to be analysed was an absurdity, the witness said, as every bottle would have to be opened. Sensational evidence was given by F, M. MIxson, who was commissioner in 1895, two years atfer the law went into ef- feet He testified that he demanded five per cent rebates from every whis- key concern from which he purchased liquor During his eleven months in cumbency he said these rebates amounted to $20, 900, which was turned over to the State Treasurer. When asked what inducements if any had ever been offered him to buy certain brands of whiskey the witness said sey- eraI houses had offered him bribes to favor certain gocds. Witness swore a Baltimore firm had offered him $S0,- 900 for a portion of the dispensary bus mess for that firm Mixson also testi- fled that Cincinnati house has offered him $40. o.o0o for his patronage, which he also refused to accept
 When called upon to produce corres- pondence with the firm of J. W. Kelly and Company of Chattanooga, Tenn, which he has had as their representa- tive in selling corn whiskey to the dis pensary, Nilsson declined to give them up. After considering the matter the committee decided that the letters must be produced or Nilsson be imprisoned for contempt. Witness asked to be given until tomorrow morning to con suit counsel, promising not to dispose of or put the letters beyond the Jurls- diction of the committee. the request was granted.
 The committee adjourned until to- morrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-24
Two MoRn RxeERTs.
Secretary Wilson Win Increase His
 Statistical Force.


 Statistical Force.
 Washington, Aug, 23.--(Speciai.l- l- Secretary Wilson told Representative John Wesley Gaines of Tennessee today that he was looking for another cot ton expert.
 He wanted two for the South in the bureau of statistics and had appointed one in MT. Hutchins of Louisiana. MT. Hutchins hadybeen appointed upon the of pr. W. C. Stubbs. of the Louisiana Sugar Experiment Station, who was some years ago con- nected with the Alabama Polytechnic School at Auby Mir. Wilson said he thought the lS> ointment of the sec ond cotton ert would probably be made from.S xas as the magnitude Of the cottoysS eerest of that State ought to hayes zh recognition. MT. Gaines conferye with the secretary at length about.s9 interests of the Tennessee and < htucky leaf tobacco growers anI$ / enlisted Mir. Wilson's interest tyS as evidence of his good faith in i,S treatment of the South he sug- . sted that Mir. Gaines recommend a 4t man for appointment as tobacco expert in the bureau of statistics.
 MT. Gaines named Joseph Killebrew. of Clarksville, Tenn, son of Colonel J. B. Kiilebrew, former secretary of ag- riculture of Tenn essee. The appoint ment was made immediately and cre- dentials turned over 10 MT. Gaines for delivery.
 R. H. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-24
uon,t pnv rnhemnitv.

St. Petersburg. Aug. 24.-(2 a. m.)- The Associated Press has the best of reasons and authority for declaring again with increased emphasis that Russia will never consent to the pay ment of an indemnity to Japan. Such payment would 80 gravely menace the vital interests of the State as to make this article in the Japanese terms ut terly impossible of acceptance.
 Furthermore the Associated Press has the same reasons and authority for the declaration that if Japan withdrew her indemnity demand peace would be prac- tically assured as the Russian attitude on the other three points including the cession of Sakhalin does not preclude the possibility of reaching a satisfacto- ry settlement on these points. nIdem- nifty Is the crux of the whole matter. If this question can be arranged, 1t ts be- Iieved here that all other questions on which there has been divergence of opinion will practically settle them selves.