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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
LOEB CHANGES HIS VIEW.
Still Experimenting to Discover Life
Origin Secret.

Berkley Cal, Nov 24.-Bit by bit
Professor Jacques Loeb, the scientist,
is completing the set of experiments
into the secret of the origin of life that
it is hoped viii eventually make clear
the life problem. Today he added an
other to the many steps already taken
in this direction when he issued an an
nouncement regarding chemical meth
DDS he has employed in maturing eggs
of a. mullusk, the Lolita Gigantea.
The result of Professor Loeb's ex-
periments with these eggs of the mol
lusk have caused him to revise theories
previously held. The experiments in
olude the testing of the effects of hy-
pertonic sea water upon mullusk eggs
with view to determining how fertili-
zation might be accomplished and also
to determine whether the action Of the
sea water and its effect upon the eggs
are Of a physical or a chemical nature.
Professor Loeb formerly believed the
action was of a physical character. but
now revises this opinion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
HOCH TO SEE ABOUT FISH.
Goes to Pratt With Representative f.
L. Dawson.

Governor Hoch has gone to Pratt.
KAN with Representative 2. /. Davf-
son OF Marion county, for the purpose
OF looking over the state fish hatchery.
Del Travis, the state fish and game
warden. IS making extensive improve
ments N the hsh hatchery, and he
wants the governor to come ont ana
zee how he likes the looks Of things
Mr.. Dawson is the author of the new
game law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
Aged Preacher Dies.

New York, Nov. 24-Rev. DR.. Russell
Booth. formerly pastor of the Rutgers
Riverside Presbyterian church. died
yesterday, aged IS years. He was prom
lnenE In the general assembly of the
Presbyterian church. He was write.
of some note.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
Low Rates for Tg7anI--o;v;,.

Via the Missouri Pacific one and
one-third fare between all points within
200 miles distance with minimum. SELLING
rate Of so cents. Dates OF sale Nov %
and so, limited FOR return Dec.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

Washington. Nov. 24.-As soon as the
historic battleship Oregon now under
orders to return home from the Asiatic
station reaches American waters she
viii be sent to a government navy yard
and placed out Of commission for a
thorough overhauling. When recon-
missloned she viii be placed in the sec
ond line of defense, use being found for
her in her home waters. The out of
date batteship Massachusetts now at
the navy yard will be put out of com
mission Her place viii be taken bv
the battleship Indiana, now completing
Tepairs.
What ships will take the place of the
OREGON on the -Asiatic station has not
yet been decided.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24

At rate of one and one-third fare to
points within 200 miles. Tickets On
sale 18th and 30th. Final limit re-
turning December A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
THEY ARE OUT OF DATE.

Big Battleships Give Place to Those
of More Modern Construction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-24
Here Is Your Chance
To save in buying These prices talk. But if you do
not listen, the fault is yours.

Yeast Foam, per pkg Sc
Fraser's tClub" Brand
Coffee, 25c value, ID. zoe
Mocha and Java, b.. .25c
"a cup and saucer free with
each pound.)
SOC Japan Tea, our price
per ID OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 35c
Tea Siftings, ID. loo
Plate Boiling Meat, ID 41ac
Rib Roast, per 10 10c
Fancy Red Salmon, .1715c
value, 2 cans for. .25c
Crosby's Best Flour,
5O-fb sack ..... .$1.25
Chile Beans, 6 lbs for. Csc
Best Cane GRADUATED
Sugar, % lbs for. .$1.00
with IS order. sugar incIuded)
Chuck Steak, 8 lbs. Csc
$50. by the box, ID sac
New-York tribune., 1905-04-21
FISH MARKET TO-DAY.
Soft ShelLed Crabs Dainty
Mackerel Scarce.

Fish. big and little. salt and fresh. having
their innings to-day-the day OF all the year
when the demand for them far exceeds the demand
FOR meat.
To the credit OF the dealers be 1t said they have
not taken advantage OF this hsh TO raise
the prices Among the dainties that they offer
ing now. soft sheed crabs easily lead. They began
their exodus from North Carolina to New-York only
few days ago. but the supply is increasing rapidly
and the price Of s. dozen will in all probability
soon be decreased. However. the present cost does
not prove 4 barrier 20 large demand Hard crabs
are much cheaper. s. hundred. and crab meat is
% cents pound. A few Of the other delicacies in
the market are brown shrimps at 50 cents quart,
small frogs legs at 70 cents pound. large scallops
at 81 a quart and Maine Holsters at 30 cents a
pound There IS scarcity of Holsters. owing both
70 the ever increasing demand OF New-HOrk and to
the gradually decreasing supply.
IN the regular fsn line, bluef1Sh according to q
number OF Dealers is having the greatest sale. 1t
comes from Chesapeake Bay or lower Jersey, and
sells for 10 cents pound. large size, and 10 cents
pound medium or small size. Shad are on hand at
% cents each for North River bucks and 81 each for
roes- Western salmon from the Columbia River.
brings 50 cents pound Goldfish from TO 10 cents a
pound haibut from % 10 . cents q pound, and
sheepshead IS cents.
Mackerel is scarce, owing 10 the recent winds,
and costs > a pound.
Among the hsh that have just begun to come In
are sea bass and brook trout. Striped bass sells
Tor - and 30 cents pound, and cultivated Long
Island trout brings 81 a pound.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-21
HAYMAN,S MAN ON RACK.
Untermyer Asks to HGUs Him in
Contemplated ShozU Books.

Justice Fitzgerald ordered Robert Walker. Ghs
confidential manager for Al Hayuau, 60 urosucs
his books and contracts next wednesday N Ths
suit brought by David Belasco aga1nst Elau q n
LANCER Early IN the day Walker haA a bad ezsa
OF stage fright. but he recovered quickly enough
when the justice threatened body attachnsat &
he did not appear. WaIksE was examirSA eT San
uel Untermyer. whom he told he T4z \ssczsearg.
clerk and bookkeepeF for Al azyk1aA Wan
Walker admitted he had noe pEod1kad 10 GoEu-
ments. Mr.. UntsEnyar asked that tie g61t1aSs 10
committed for contempt OF court
Counsel for ar. Walker said ths sun1osaA had
not been served until 70 o'clock yasearda and that
his client had i've days In which Se-eukwsz. ~
Untermyer declared the subpcns had bean served
eight days ago. and the reserved dscsfoa 1oF
the TINA
Taken In hand again hy ar. UntsEnyer, ths z4s-
ness said the original contracts he was aake6 to
produce were In the safas tho keys 0f which ara
in Al Hayman's possession He e IN Europa
Mr.. Untermyer asked for adjournment until Gha
contracts were produced.
After recess Mr.. Unteruyer commanded that HIr
Gruber had not found authority on which 70
base his argument that Brooks was q pareusr OF
BelascO. and not dummy for KIaw & ErIangar.
David Belasco, in talking OF the case. said:
The good effects Of the public ripping up Of the
theatrical trust already visible have received
letters from actors all the country telling ne
that they are receiving gilt-edged treatment. At
fractions which it was heretofore impossible to
book in any but third rate theatres are now being
booked in the best.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-21
SERVING GRAPEFRUIT.

Grapefruit which many agree is Incompatible as
a breakfast appetizer may be served in several de-
ncious ways. Those who enjoy the bitter flavor
like the fruit without any addition. and in its native
state il Is considered Of especial value at this
son OF the year To serve 1t with powdered sugar
and sherry, It crosswse N half loosen pulp
from skin with silver spoon, that the former
can be easily removed Cut out the centre and fill
with sherry Grapefruit is sometimes served as a
salad. with French dressing and sometimes as a
jelly dessert. For the jelly. follow good lemon
jelly rule. substituting grapefruit for the lemons
To every cup OF boiling water and the juice Of half
a grapefruit add quarter Of a cup of sugar and a
tablespoonful OF dissolved gelatine. Place in pan
Of crushed ice. and when firm serve with whipped
cream
Not many people know the difference between
grapefruit and shaddock Shaddock proper is larger
than grapefruit. pomelo. and inferior in flavor.
Grapefruit is further distinguished from shaddock
by bearing its fruit in clusters. The two, however
Rre closely -elated as grapefruit is considered a
variety OF the shaddock tree Both are grown in
Florida.
The name grapefruit is supposed to be due 70
its grapelke flavor. The shaddock tree was first
brought to the West Indies by Captain Shaddock
early in the eighteenth century. Hence its name
II IS Of the orange genus. and is handsome tree,
growing thirty forty feet high 1t orig
islands. The fruit Of the shaddock proper is large
sometimes weighing fifteen pounds and pale yellow
Ike the pomelo variety, and the pulp is either
green, pale yellow. pink or crimson.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-21
TOO MUCH JAW, SAYS HUSBAND.
Wife Wouldn't Mend Shirt, So They Seek
Separation in Court.

Henry Marks. of No. 136 East 96th-st-, found
his dress shirt ripped fortnight ago. His wife.
Bertha, refused to mend it. and since then has
been protesting against this and other requests
so volubly. he says that the pair went TO the
Harlem Court yesterday TO ask for a separa-
ton They did not get it. but Magistrate Flam-
mer held Marks in $500 for his good behavior
for three months. no matter what his wife says
TO him.
Marks seemed much dOwncast. It's jaw. jaw,
jaw, all day long" he said, patheticaly. II
there is anything at all in this perpetual mo-
ton business she has surely got il
Mrs. Marks looked scorntully at the meek
looking husband. and fitting her nose, said
something about washing dirty linen in court
and then tainted. While the court officers were
restoring her Marks murmured:
1T would never have been washed IL you had
only sewed it when 1 asked you to-"
He then explained to the court that his wife
had talked him To the verge of suicide. He re-
membered his mother had once cured a too
noisy parrot by dOusing it with water when It
talked too much, so last night he followed a re-
mark from his wife by throwing a glass Of water
in her face. Instead Of diminishing. il only stim
ulated her monOOgue. he said. and he slapped
her face
New-York tribune., 1905-04-21
TH1NGs woRTH KNoWING.

There is a large variety OF foods in the big mar
kets Of which the careless housewife knows moth
ing. Remember that the best OF foods grow wsaTi-
some If served too often. and that there Is nothing
like frequent change in the bill OF fare especially
at this season Of the year. Watch the market re-
ports in the daily papers for novelties which are
Reasonable IN price. and so TO the big markets
yourself for your purchases.
II housewife wants her consonlme 20 JAlly. she
should be to crack the bones and cut away
the meat from them.
favorless pineapple can often be made more
palatable by the addition Of lemon Juice Tear
the pulp of the fruit into pieces. Cover with a
layer OF granulated sugar and little Juice Let 1t
stand IN this way for several hours
A good Washington pie or cheap layer cake is
made as follows: Cream two eggs and a cup Of
sugar. then add four tabespoonfuls OF cold water.
Sift cup and half of -four and a teaspoonful Of
baking powder or one-half teaspoonful OF soda and
one Of cream Of tartar several times. Then miY
the other ingredients into The sfted -four. and bake
IN three layers, preferred
Fill with this mixture: One pint Of milk, tUo
large tablespoonfuls of sugar. egg pinch of
salt, thickened with large tablespoonful Of corn
starch and favored with lemon.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-21
TEACHER GETS s1a,6so FOR EYES.

The Appellate Division Of the Supreme Court af-
hrmed a Judgment of the trial court yesterday in
the case OF Rose NJ O'Neu against The MetropOl-
itan Street Railway Company. The plainuh had
been principal in the public schools FOR forty-tour
years and her salary s2.50a AT the time of the
accident which was the cause of the suit ON Au-
gust 16 1899 while aliehtlns from sOuthbound sth-
ave car at Sith-st she was thrown violently 20
the ground striking ON her head. She subsequently
became totally blind. and she obtained a verdict
against the company for 1850 The company on
the appeal said there satisfactory proof
that the blindness due 10 the accident. ana also
that the amount awarded was excessive
Justice I.aughlin decided that the blindness was
due to the accident. and that this being true. ~
excessive.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-21
A PLEA FOR THE UNFORTUNATE.


President OF the T S. s.: writing TO ask
your kind consideration for the Chrystie Street
House
In addition to the usual neighborhood Settlement
work This house receives young men who have been
in trouble and who are without either family or
friends to assist them. Many OF them come from
penal institutions. with charge against them
save that Of vagrancy-In other words. their only
offence consists in being unfortunate. Others who
have done wrong frequently disposed 70 do
right II they have the chance. These fellows are
lodged fed and clothed. so far as possible. and
they find here a home until they can obtain work
While the house affords accommodations for only
twelve at one time by constant effort in their be-
half and with the cooperation Of people who are
willing to give them employment, about Two nun
dred NAV be helped IN the Of year; and II
is my earnest belief that this mum Der may pc aP
preciably increased. Mr.. Kane, the head warden
Of Eart's Island told that he believed this man
ner of assisting discharged prisoners was lnvaI-
liable, and that without such aid there was great
danger Of their returning TO vagrancy tnrouEn N
ability 10 obtain decent clothing and employment
The appeal Of the house Is. first for cloLn1ng-
underclOthes suits hats, overcoaIs, and always
shoes. They will be gratefully received at the
desired they will be called for on notification OF
address of the gtver. Our telephone nunoeI =
I725 Orchard Second. shall be very glad 70 learn
OF any one who may find 1t possible 10 ofIsr these
young employment -
Thanking you. in anticipation or your klno hhIeE-
est yours very WALLACE GILLPATRICK
Head Worker.
The president recognizes the vital importance
OF this request and trusts that every one who can
respond to it will do speedily by sending cloth
ing direct to the house.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-21
SHORT HOUSEHOLD CHATS.
Chafng Dish Breakfast Practical and Deli
cious-"Quick" Biscuit.

chahng dish supper or luncheon often forms the
subject OF practical article cookery. but one
seldom reads of a chafng dish breakfast Yet
there is at least one New-York housewife who pre-
pares most tempting morning meal on her chafing
dish. As she keeps servant, she that neces-
sity has made her the mother OF an invention.
While the cereal is cooking the ordinary
kitchen range. she dons large white apron, sets
the table. placing the chafng dish stand be-
side her place Just before the family sit down she
puts into the chahng dish pan her ham or outlets.
whatever she has decided upon. covers them
closely, and when the fruit and cereal have been
removed the meat course is ready.
A breakfast of liver and bacon with wheat pan
cakes is delicious. After removing the meat TO a
platter the housewife fries her pancakes in the
drippings that remain after pouring off speriuous
fat A picturesque blue and white bowl Of pancake
batter can stand beside the chafng dish. The cCf-
fee Of course. may be boiled on the kitchen stove
If you like boiled coffee). for that does not have TO
be looked until its time is up.
A chahng dish used in this way certainly saves
steps for the woman who mas no servant
New-York tribune., 1905-04-21
NEW CANE LAW FINDING.
No Penalties on Birds Imported IN
Close Season.

A jury IN the Supreme Court yesterday held that
pheasants grouse and partridges imported from
england and offered for sale In the close season.
90 not come under the provisions Of the State Law
which provides penalties. The verdict wag rs1-
dered in suit brought by Attorney General julius
a. Mayer against Aususte Siz. the American
member or an English house to recover about g 900
HeiailleS foT having offered for sale on April q
-, httE DlrdS. consisting OF English pheasaufa
i I-nsiish ana German partridge wild duck and
Justice Greenbaum. before whom the case was
t[Iled- submitted four questions the f1rv as 70
- "a cure ana similarity Of the game imported by
1lie 1 deIendant and the birds named in the Forest
IlSh ana Game law, 70 which the Jury answered
tlaJ theE We're not the same description OF birds
ducks were tame ducks
On this finding. Justice CSreeDbar1ra directed
verdict IN favor Of the defendant
New-York tribune., 1905-04-21
PURPLE CROSS SOCIETY.
New Organization to Benefit Working
Women.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir. We beg to call your attention to the incIosed
circular From time 10 time numerous suggestions
have appeared in your paper tor helpns trlendiess
gir1s in ~avv-York CITY We recognize that there
are a number of societies doing excellent work
along this line, but feel the need OF an organ-
zation among the working girls. for the girls and
by the girls We have therefore ORGANIZED a
non-sectarian society called the Purple Cross
We want a branch OF this organization in every
store. offce and factory, where we viii appoint an
officer 10 whom the girls may appeal for help and
advice
This is not a labor union nor 90 We seek higher
,yaess t,r the girls we merely wish 70 prevent
tba-, fro1, becoming discouraged or losing their
sefres1snt when trouble comes through Illness or
loss OF position We want 'As1A :" tSeA Shat there
New-York tribune., 1905-04-21
NOVEL WAY OF BAKING BISCUIT.

Ofttimes when the busy housewife desires hot
biscuit for Sunday tea for luncheon she dis
that the oven is not hot enough 20 bake
them. In such emergencies try baking them in
muffin rings a griddle. This is really excel
lent plan and has been well tested. In fact hot
bread baked IN this way makes pleasant change
occa& &onaly from ordinary biscuit. One is sure OF
results too which is not always the case when the
is used
The biscuit batter should. for this purpose be a
little thinner than the ordinary batter If made as
follows the biscuit will be light and fluffy: Sft two
teaspoonfuls Of baking powder with two cups Of
-four. Rub in a piece Of butter-about tablespoon
ful-and carefully mix the whole with TWO scant
cups OF milk Grease your grlddle with beef rat.
not butter. that burns so easily and not lard as
that gives a bad taste 10 the biscuit Grease the
muffin rings also. and place them the griddle.
Fiji them half full with the mixture. Cover the
gTiddle with 4 pan deep tin cover. and let them
cook sOwly-risins before they brown. II the nre
beneath them is too hot they will burn. AS in
everything else common sense is needed In this
matter.
some housekeepers would call these English muf-
fms. but they not. Tor English mullins proper
are raised night with yeast, and are generally
served split and toasted
New-York tribune., 1905-04-21
ANOTHER YANDAw CLAIMANT.
Massachusetts Man Says He Is Brother O.
Dead Man.

Norfolk. Va. April 2O.-The latest relative OF
Thomas Yandaw. deceased. who was largely inter
ested in California fortune OF over S500002. is
Antoine Yandaw. OF No. 22O NIain-st Chicopee
Falls Mass who says he is a brother OF the de-
ceased Norfolk man. The Chicopee Falls man IS
seventy-six years old. and gives description of the
Thomas Yandaw RvhO was his brother which COM
pares in many particulars to the Thomas Yandaw.
Of Norfolk. who died in the Williamsburg asylum.
The Massachusetts man says he and his brother
were born in Vermont. and that Thomas went to
California, where he lived for some time before
coming 10 Virginia The brother will seek 70 Re-
cover the California estate.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-21
OWNER IS NOT Liable.
Cannot BE Held U1hen "Aufo Is
Used Without Permission

The Appellate Division OF the Supreme Court
Yesterday reversed the Judgment Of the trial court
In the case of James 5. Stewart against Bernard
NJ baruch- Judgment for Sl.0G0 had been entered
IN IaVor or the plaintiff uDOn a verdict granting
damages Tor injuries sustained by being run down
oy an automobile belonging to the defenaant. The
4cclqenI occurred on November IS. 1901. HonFy
Hnchenbach testified that his enaDIoyer M -.
ruch. had expressly forbidden him 70 take tie
autonObue out without his orders. He nevertheless
used II on the day that the accident occurred.
Justice Laughlin. IN his opinion, held that Eilch-
ehoacn dlsoDeyed his employers instructions and
TOOK the automobile out for his own pleasure and
accident -
New-York tribune., 1905-04-21
MRS. N'LEAN ELECTED.
Il Day of Great Excitement in the
ID. Il. R. Congress.
LFRoM TINE TRIBUNE BUREAU.

Washington. April 2O-NIrs Donald Mclean.
regent OF the New-York City Chapter. was
elected president general Of the National So
cety Of the Daughters of the American Revolu-
uon to-day, to succeed Mrs. Charles Warren
Fairbanks. whose term OF Office expires on
saturday night at the close of the congress.
Two ballots were necessary. The second one.
resulting in the election. announced at 6
O'CLOCK this evening. and a demonstration of un-
precedented enthusiasm on the part Of the con-
sress followed. Women wept and shouted and
Ihe galleries gave full vent to their satisfaction.
a!though they had been warned by the presi-
New-York tribune., 1905-04-21
sAsLE ISLAND WIRELESS STATION.

Halifax. N s.. April 20-Ths Canadian government
has decided to install wireless telegraph equipment
Sable Island and on Chebucto Head. at the en-
trance OF Halifax HarbOr. Workmsn WI be sent to
the island next week to put Up the apparatus.
Hitherto news from Sable Island has bean brought
TO the mainland four or i've times a year BY the
government steamer Lady Laurier. The last wreck
on the island was that OF the British stsamsF
Skidby. which stranded January 81. Dc6niGs
news was not received here until March L
Sable Island about thirty miles long, ana 3s-1T3
miles east OF this city. The distance from tbs lazr-
est point Of the mainland IS one hundred milea.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-21
WHERE TO SEND EASTER flowers

Many persons perplexed. once the fresh
beauty OF their Easter plants is passed. 10 know
what TO do with them II see3Is too bad to con-
sign them 10 the ash barrel. yet this is generally
their destination.
II instead Of throwing the plants away, they
ara sent TO the Department Of Charities. foot OF
rast 2Sth-st. marked. For the Island Mission, -
e6ev Will be put il the new greenhouse on the
Island cared for by the inmates or the lnsuIu-
tion and. in almost all cases made 70 Dioon asei %
eDd many sufferers VIII be frightened anu SOt'i
forfed by their flowers
New-York tribune., 1905-04-21
MONEY RECEIVED.

The following sums of money were received yes
terday Miss May Osborne. $ for Easter sunshine
A. c. B. Asbury. n. J.. 81 for destitute family IN
Manhattan: "A Friend 81 for Virginia; T. MOO
ney. 81 for New-Jersey member; Merrick Oong
Island, branch 81 as annual dues; Palmetto branch,
Florida 81. as dues; Mrs Andrews % cents IoI
Easter postage; Mrs. B. H. Brooklyn. 81 1or some
"shut-in.'' and Miss Jessie Fowler. 81
Four little girls. Of Rutherford-BeatTlce anu
Dorothy Wheeler Doris Lea and Olive Wagner
held a fair, and a result have sent s 30 10 the
general office for Easter cheer.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-21
POPE STANDS FOR SEPARATE SCHOOLS

Vancouver B. c., April 2O.-The congregation OF
the Victoria Catholic Church has beeQ told by
Bishop Dontenweu that the Pope has sent mes
sage from Rome. where the bishop had seen him. 20
ask his people TO up for separate schools and
10 have their children educated In separate schools
The statement caused much comment, owing 70 the
heated controversy for and against government
support of separate schools in Northwestern can
ada