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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-02
SHUSHA IN FLAMES.
One Prince Murdered and Another's
Property Blown Up.

Tifis, Sept. 2.-It is reported that the
town of Shusha is in flames The people
have fled to the mountains. Troops are
being sent to the scene.
At the Dushet district property of
Prince Muchranski has been destroyed
by dynamite
Prince Eristoff has. been murdered
near CsOri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-02
Cleveland BUYS Barbeau.

Cleveland, o.. Sept. 2.-The Cleve-
land club has purchased Louis Bar
beau, third baseman of the Columbus
American association team. He will
report to the Napoleons next spring
Barbeau took Terry Turner's place st
third when Columbus sold the cotton
top to Cleveland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-02
vants ChiId From Orphanage.

Atchison, Sept. 2.-Sally Bailey wants
a divorce from Thomas Bailey on the
ground of extreme cruelty and gross
neglect of duty. She also wants ali
rnony and the custody of their child,
now in a Topeka orphanage-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-02
The Cholera situation.

Berlin, Sept 2.-The Reichsanzeiger
officially announced this afternoon
that 4S cases of cholera and II deaths
had occurred in Germany up to noon
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-02
wealthy wellington Man Dead.

Wellington, Kan, Sept "A private
message received here tells of the death
at Plainview, Texas, of John T. Stew
art. a multi-millionaire. who was found
dead in bed in a hotel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-02
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Sept. Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight, Sunday
and Monday; cooler tonight; fresh
northerly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-02
I-ninn EIevafor Bnrned.

Joliet, ILL.,, Sept. 2.-The Union ele-
vator was destroyed by fire today. Loss
over 100000.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02
ruesdav current Topics

Several causes prevented the usual
full attendance of the members of this
club Tuesday. The evangelistic move
ment was of absorbing interest, as were
the recent phases of the war in the
far east, and the unhappy conditions
prevailing in the dominions of the czar.
An interesting paper was read by
Mrs. L. w. Godin upon the story of the
ancient Incas of Peru, attention being
especially aroused by the proposed
draining Of Lake Titicaca, and thus Sc
curing the priceless works of art which
have lain for so many centuries be-
meath its waters.
Music was acceptably rendered by
Miss Josephine Burlingame and Mrs.
Small and Mrs. James. A select read
ing of an amusing dialect story closed
the session with music. The following
delegates were chosen to represent the
club during the state federation: Mrs.
Averlll, ex-officio; Mrs. w. A. Lamb,
alternate; Mrs. Clampitt, delegate; Mrs.
Johnson, alternate.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02
STATE SENATORIAL SCANDAL

The only surprising thing about the alleged bribery
of certain state senators is the parness of the figures
which is charged that California senatorial honor
is purchasabe Half dozen $50 $100 notes appears
been all the cash necessary in the individual
transactions. And the alleged newspaper man who
acted as go-beween took the chance of prison term
for the beggarly of $3.50, with promise of few
dollars more at some future time.
The case presented against the accused senators
seems clear The evidence is circumstantial, making
an apparently complete chain.
The part taken in this scandalous affair by repre-
sentatives of the San Francisco Examiner as charged
in the testimony, surprises person who is at all
familiar with the record of that notorious newspaper
Such disclosures in connection with the dsreputable
sheet are without precedent in San Francisco 1t
is not strange in fact that such small sums of money
as are alleged paid satisfactory to the
papers representative.
So far as the accused senators concerned it is
not the purpose of The Herald to PREJUDICE their
They make indignant denial of the allegations of
bribery the sake of their constituencies and of
the state of California generally it is hoped they will
be able to establish their personal innocence The
Examiner appears to have been the chief party impl
in the disclosures, and 1t is old offender in
ways that are dark it is entitled to lenehcy
One of its representatives appears to be cupa
BILE as party the senatorial bribery The vigor
with which the senate has begun the investigation gives
promise of thorough sitting of the scandal.
The intmation that the Sacramento county grand
jury will take up the bribery case gives encourage
ment for searching inquiry. The is garing
one as it appears prima facie, that it must be
probed with probe long enough and strong enough
to reach bottom.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02
Wornan'S Clubs
Ruskin Art Club

Mrs. G.. l.. Hutchinson has been
elected alternate from the Ruskin Art
club to the State Federation of Clubs,
to meet here next week. She has been
chosen in the place of Mrs. ]. D. Gibbs
who, as president of the Women's
Parliament must represent that body
and, therefore, cannot serve the Art
club in the capacity of alternate.
Mrs. Hutchinson, assisted by Mrs. j.
N. Gibson, had charge of the club les
son yesterday morning, when the regu-
lar weekly meeting was held in the
Blanchard building. English sculpture
in the nineteenth century was the SUBJ
ject of study, and Mrs. w. M. Dickson
spoke of Gibson, who she said was
an idealist in the extreme.
Mrs. Snowden read a paper on Ste
vens and Foley and drew attention to
the formers statue of Washington
while she also pointed out that of
Washington at Richmond, done by
Foley.
Mrs. James Koyer spoke of Watts
and Leighton and Mrs. Kaust of
Frampton and John. Mrs. Fessenden,
in bright paper, treated of Ford and
Thornycroft.
Mrs. H. w. Clough read a paper
which had been held over from last
week, and touched on paintings of GER
tain artists mentioned in that lesson.
On February 8, Ruskin's birthday
the members of the club will entertain
at an informal tea in the club rooms at
o'clock Many of the guests will in
clude visitors to the state federation.
On February Is Bishop Conaty will
address the club on Symbolism"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02
"Wednesday Drive whist Club

Mrs. w. n. Hutchinson Of 2627 Van
Buren, place entertained at luncheon
yesterday, having as her guests mem-
bers Of the Wednesday Drive Whist
club. The table was prettily decor
ated with violets and smilax, a huge
bouquet Of the fragrant flowers forming
a central design, while at the plates
were round double cards ornamented
with hand painted sketches of punches
of vlolets. Reynolds catered. Later in
the afternoon cards were enjoyed,
prizes being awarded the successful
contestants. Those who enjoyed Mrs.
Hutchason's hospitality on this occa-
sion were Mesdames A. E. Messerley,
stephen M. Webster. j. ID. McCauley,
d. Burkhalter, w. II. Fillmore, Frank
Garrett. T. j. Fleming, Dom A. Judd,
y. J. Peck Sherman Page, c. E. De
Camp James Smith, John r. Matthews
Miss Dent and Miss Esther Dent.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02
GAS CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

The grievances filed against the Los Angeles Gas
company do not all pertain to human beings. Quad
rupeds well bipeds sufferers from the mis-
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reports that
the gas company maintains what might fttingly be
called quadrupedal inferno in the river bed in the
neghborhood of its works
The society AYERS, reported that "at least FIVE
COWS and horse have been lost by miring in the
pools of oily water running from the gas company
works at the Macy street bridge into the river bed"
than oily water, however, it is stated further that
'the coal the hides of the animals and
lures them"
And so the latest indictment of the gas company
comes in the form of general complaint from the
official protectors of dumb animals, The animals can
speak out with emphasis and vent their indigna
ton, as the human type is wont to do They cannot
mired by the output of the gas company
But while there may be immediate redress for
the imposition practiced the patient and suffering
gas consumers of Los Angeles there surely should be
of preventing the company from polluting
the river operating private hades for horses and
How is it that the board of health takes no cog
nizance of this shameful situation? Is the gas COM
ordinances within the purview of the health depart
ment? And in view of such fragrant cruelty to animals
why does the society take Official action to prevent
the deadly trap which coats the hides of the animals
and tortures them?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02
Wednesday Morning Club

The Rev. Dana Bartlett lectured be-
fore the members of the Wednesday
Morning club at their meeting yester-
day, and his earnest talk will in all
probability lead to the club branching
out into philanthropic work in addition
to literature and music, with which the
club now abounds. In the course of
his remarks DR.. Bartlett spoke on the
Bethlehem mems hotel at $40 Vignes
street, which at present consists of fif-
ty-two well-furnished rooms. He stated,
however, that there are several more
to be furnished, which can be accom-
plished at an outlay of $25 a room.
The matter was discussed by the
club and 1t was decided to seriously
consider. the donation of the required
sum for furnishing a ROOM The mat
ter will come up before the next meet
ing.
In the morning at the business meet
ing Mrs II. C. Cover presided and APP
pointed Mrs. w. III. johnson and Mrs.
r. ]. Adcock as delegates to the state
federation, with Mrs. II. w. Darling
and Mrs. Edwin Bird as alternates.
Mrs. II. c. Cover and Mrs. Frank
u. Prior were appointed delegates by
virtue of their office and the presidents
alternate appointed was Mrs. c. IL.
Goodrich.
During. the meeting there was a
musical program, which consisted OF a
vocal solo BY Miss Bess Welch and q
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

piano solo by Mrs. Alice Rubsch. This
was in charge Of the chairman Of the
program committed, Mrs. M. A. Kinney.
In the afternoon the choral society
rehearsed under the direction Of Nine
Marian Gordon Norman.
There have been several changes in
this months program, owing to the
meeting of the state federation. The
Bible study has been omitted for the
month.
On the afternoon of Thursday, Feb
ruary 16, the choral class win rehearse
at 2 O'Clock at the residence of Mrs.
W. II. Harrison on sichel street
The parliamentary drill will take
place on Wednesday, February is, and
will be conducted by Mrs. f. r. Prior.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02
eGRArrv IN scHooL ruNp Distribution

The unfarness Of the present distribution Of state
school funds is Illustrated in these three exampes
Alpine county gets allowance of $243 for each
teacher Los Angeles gets s484 and San francisco $685.
The total sum available for distribution is $S6940OO
and the method now IN vogue is based on the school
census
A bill is pending in the legislature with the In
dorsement of Governor Pardee aimed to make the
school fund distribution equitable It eliminates
the school census as basis and instead provides "sSOO
from the fund for each teacher allowed by law in
every county" This bill has merit compared with
the present system, but is radically defective
theess
Note this example of the practical operation of the
bill which Governor Pardee has fahered in of its
passage by the legislature: San Francisco is allowed
by law 1906 teachers but It employs only 996 That
city would get the state allowance for 3O teachers not
employed little matter of $4,000 velvet for the
northern city. On the other hand Los Angeles is al
lowed 700 teachers by law but 11S1 actually en-
poyed This city employs 1856 teachers than San
Francisco. Under the operation of the pending bill
Los Angeles would be an actual loser to the extent
indicated.
An effort is in progress on the part of the local school
authorities to secure either an amendment to Gov
Pardees bill the adoption of substitute for
it, The plan favored by County superintendent Keppel
and others provides for the distribution of state school
funds on the basis of the total number of months
taught in each county by all the teachers employed
This plan as explained would cut off the $4,000 OF
velvet in the allowance to San Francisco and would
raise the figures for Los Angeles from S464,000 to
$52SOOO
Superintendent Keppel apparently characterzes
Alright the scheme whereby San Francisco gets $4,000
year on account of teachers that it does not employ,
while Los Angeles gets nothing the 1876 teachers it
employs of it's allowance The superintendent
says: 1T simply political graft that leads to the
unfairness" 1t is quite obvious that he is right
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

Senator Bards revelation concerning an attemnt N
bribe him caused stir in the United States senate
but is likely to cause much greater stir in Cafor
MIA The senator makes the specific charge that repre
sentative of Roman Catholic association made
proposition to him. substantially offering to carry GER
tain California districts for him in the late election in
return for his influence in regard appropriations for
inaan schools IL is not probable that such propo-
slton was countenanced by the church authorities
This presumption is warranted, notwithstanding the
statement OF the person making the offer that he rep
resented the Roman Catholic church and was making
the request with the full authority of the heads Of that
church"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

cate pink carnations and maidenhair
ferns were gracefully arranged, and
places were marked with dainty hand
painted cards. Those for whom covers
were laid were Mrs Godfrey Hotter
hoff jr.. Mrs. william watson Lovett,
Mrs. william Fl. schweppe, Mrs. James
T. Fitzgerald, Mrs. George e. Cole"
man and Mrs. Ralph Wood of San
Erancisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02
Duplicate Whist

Miss Clara Huntington of No. 937
Park View avenue had as her guests
yesterday morning members of the Du-
pllcate Whist club. This club meets
every two weeks for the practice an1
study OF the game. After the games
luncheon was served in a pfettily
decorated dining room.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02
Social Notes

Mrs. S. Honig of Pueblo, Colo, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. l.. Kleinberger
of 1926 South Bonnie Brae street.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Grimshaw of De-
troit, Mich, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. seefred, 62S West Thirty-seventh
street
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

Persons who delight to recline in a dental chair will
be pleased to learn that and especially auring
anaesthetic has been discovered. 1t takes only few
seconds to under the influence of it out again.
with unpleasant subsequent effect Thus the dental
chair becomes a greater luxury than ever.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

bill has passed the lower house of congress ex-
tending to express companies the same inhibition
against carrying obscene literature is embodied in
the postal laws Another important step in the interest
of good morals would be the prohibition of yellow news
papers in both postal and express service
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02
AIexander-Anderson

Miss Elizabeth Craig Alexander,
daughter of Mrs. Emily w. Alexander
OF Estrella avenue, was married last
evening at st. Johns Episcopal church
to Calvin Vance Anderson of Bakers
field. Under the direction Of Mrs. AL
bert Crutcher the members of the
Young Woman's guild, to which Miss
Alexander belongs, converted the
church into a bower of blossoms
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Lawrence Ridgley and the maid
of honor was Miss Chella Houston, a
cousin OF the bride. Henry Clipstine
acted as best man. while the ushers
included Messrs. Charles Houghton,
Vaughn. Charles Houston and Richard
Alexander.
The young couple will make their
home in Bakersfield.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

Natural wonders on the line of the new Salt Lake
railway are coming to light promptly. A great cave
has just been discovered the road in Nevada which
shows evidence of habitation by a prehistoric race
Further exploration will determine whether it is adapted
for summer resort purposes, although the report of
myriads of staacttes hanging from the walls" looks
favorable
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

That is strange revelation which comes from
Chicago the effect that travelling theatrical COM
panies stow away the supes in specially built Chests
under cars for ice food and equipment of kinds
This in chartered by the show managers Here is
kink in the transforming business not heretofore
suspected by the public
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

San Pedro is outgrowing its clothes as a city of the
sixth class and it asks the legislature by petition to
make provision for its elevation the dignity of the
fifth class. The petition will be successful no doubt
San Pedro is qualified for its desired promotion 1t
will be long until the harbor city elevates itself
few pegs, with the flags of all maritime nations
floating in sight
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

This time it is professor of the University of
Pennsylvania who rises to enlighten mankind or more
specifically womanknd He says that women should
marry early and when married they should work. in
order to have economic independence" But is indie
pendence accompaniment of washtub piano music?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

The work of the evangests has but fairly begun.
but it gives promise already of arousng a religious
fervor such Los Angeles has before witnessed
The zeal of the evangess the interest manifested
by the public increasing with each succeeding
night
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

Who would have suspected temperature of 96 de-
grees below at Devils Lake? That is report from
North Dakota, but the record is beaten at Redfed S.
D., with 45 degrees below The coldest wave of the
season is sweeping the middle west.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

Kansas women with a prediction for politics are
happy the prospect that they will the next
presidential election woman suffrage bill has been
reported favorably in the assembly its passage by
both houses OF the legislature is said to be assured
Four allow women TO vote at ali elections
on an equality with men. They are Colorado. Idaho
Jlah and Wyoming.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

Appendicitis, like gout, is known as an aiment to
which people of high grade social standing are pect
liarly susceptible. Now that King Edwards daughter
has been operated on for appendicitis fad may de-
velop in society to have similar operations for swell
effect
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

Los Angeles has been committed to the in
sane asylum because his mind was unhinged as re-
ported by the study of wireless teegraphy 1t seems
more likely that his malady resulted from contempla
tion of the citys lighting service.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02
Elaborate Luncheon

Mrs. Ralph II. Holmes of 1s41
West Twenty-hfth street entertained
with a prettily appointed luncheon
Tuesday in honor Of Mrs Walter
Bound Of New York, who is passing
the winter at the Hotel Green, Pasa-
dena. In the center OF the table deli
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

The mythical bill Newell" whose name figures in
the disclosures of bribery airing at Sacramento
is likely to be heard of frequently in future The graft
intermediary in the legislature will probably be known
generally by the name of "Bill Newell"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

1t a strain on the gallantry of the police
commissioners when they refused the appeal of
for permission practice rifle shooting in her
back yard The mayor pointed out the danger that
she might miss the fence in the aim with her little
gun and do damage beyond Women who desire to
practice with firearms should be restricted to blank
cartridges
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02
THE HERALD's CITY CIRCULATION

THE HERALD's CIRCULATION IN THE CITY OF
Los ANGELES is LARGER THAN THAT OF THE
EXAMINER OR THE EXPRESS AND SECOND ONLY
TO THAT or THE TIMES.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02
PERSONAL

Lord Athlumney, accompanied by z.
Ansele and r. Hussey OF London, Eng,
arrived in Los Angeles yesterday af-
ternoon and Is stopping at the Van
Nuys hotel. The party is touring
America and will spend the next few
weeks in Los Angeles and the sur
rounding winter resorts.
Il. C. Powell, freight traffic manager
of the Southern railway, with head
quarters at Washington, ID. c.; S. H.
Hardwick. general passenger agent; H.
b. Spencer, general manager of the st.
Louis Louisville lines, with Mrs. Spen-
Ger, and the Misses Hussex and Hum
phrey of Louisville, KY. arrived in Los
Angeles Tuesday and after days stay
in the city left for Pasadena, where
the party is stopping at the Hotel
Green.
First Promoter-You say $50,00O0OO is
about the value Of your mine hold
ings?
Second Promoter-They're worth
every bit of it.
First Promoter-You ought to incor-
porate.
Second Promoter-I would, but II
costs 81 TO incorporate in this state
Louisville Courier-JournaL
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

Such takers as the Jumpers" who use the re-
ligious pretense in making nuisances of themselves
Should not be tolerated in Los Angeles This city can
not afford TO deserve abroad the appelaon of Faker
Vile"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

The good news again from New York that the
orange market is firm at advancing prices No further
backset is apprehended during the remainder of the
marketing season
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

1t is terse tax law indeed, that a Wisconsin man
has formulated No evidence shall be allowed in
to recover property that has escaped taxation" But
how about property with which the thief has escaped?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

Mrs. M. j. F. stearns of 1O17 Elden
avenue entertained the members Of the
Ruskin Art club yesterday afternoon
with delightful tea, in her pretty new
home. The club turned out well for
the affair as they always do for their
social inforrnalities, and listened with
pleasure to number Of vocal solos. by
Mrs. Hussey, and plano selections ad-
uirably rendered W Miss 0eorglana
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-02

Mrs. William Parrish Jeffries Of
976 Arapahoe street viii be lat home"
on Friday afternoon to her friends for
the first time in her new home. She
will be assisted in receiving by her
mother. Mrs stephen C. Hubbell, Mrs,
Alfred Solano and Mrs. Earl b. Millar,
and the Misses Margaret Sweet of Buff
falo, Mary Hubbell, Kate Van Nuys,
Echo Allen and Bess Millar. The fol-
lowing Friday Mrs. Jeffries will be "at
home again." and number OF other
friends will assist.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-20

Elegant glove and handkerchief boxes filled with choicest candies at Muir's.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-20
LIKE WAR
Military In Control At Chi
 nrse Town

Special Dispatch to the Daily Alaskan)
 Shanghai, Dec. 2O-The situation on account of the rioting yesterday re- mains critical. Foreigners have been ordered into the consulates and the for eign settlements are directed to refrain from invading the native sections of the town. Marines from American, Brit ish and German warships patrol the streets of the city. A Japanese cruis- CT is on the way here. Chinese rowdies threaten to loot the foreign settle ments. If an attempt to do so should be made there will be blood shed. The Chinese authorities have been so notified.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-20

You can get box of fresh candy at he Boss BaFery for 25 cents. If
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-20
TOR CABLE
Ketchiken My Get LNnged
 for Wire

(Sp- cial Dispatches to Daily Alaskan
 Washington, Dec. 2O-Representatige Humphrey, of Washington, will have an amendment inserted ir the military ap- propriations bill carrying an appropria- tion for the extension of the govern ment cable in Alaska to Ketchikan and Wrangell. The amendment is favored by the war department and will prob ably go through.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-20

Special Dispatch to the Daily Alaskan.)
 Chicago, Dec. 2O-The Chicago Nat ional, the Equitable Trust Company end the Home Savings Bank, all allied instituuions'of this city, have suspended payment. It is said the big loans made to John F. Walsh are responsible for the failure of the banks. The bank ex- aminer who has been checking up the