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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03
WADSWORTH WINS.
Administration Candidate Nominated
for Speaker in New York.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 3.-James w.
Wadsworth, Jr.. of Livingston county,
son of Congressman James w. Wads-
worth, of the Thirty-fourth congression-
al district, and son-in-law of the late
John Hay. secretary of state, was nom
mated by the Republican caucus for
speaker of the assembly and will be
elected to that office, Wnen the assem-
bly, cOnvenes. His Democratic opponent
viii be George NJ Palmer, of Schoharie,
who for many years has been minority
leader of the assembly floor.
Mr.. WadswOrth had 70 out of 104
votes cast in the caucus Edwin A. Mer-
rift. Jr. of St. Lawrence, receiving ID
and J. NJ Wainwright. of Westchester,
is. The entire strength of the Repub-
lican side of the new assembly, 101 in
all, was present, but none of the three
candidates voted.
The vote was taken by open roll call
and there was no attempt to secure a
secret ballot, as had been expected.
This result brings to a close one of the
most remarkahle sDea kershiD campaigns
of recent years, characterized by marked
faetionai bitterness. and some unusual
features Mr. Wadsworth was not among
the candidates originally in the field, but
was proposed by Governor Higgins in a
formal statement, and. in addition to the
support of the governor and his friends.
was regarded as having the approval of
President Roosevelt.
Mr.. Merritt had the backing of Chair
man d. j. Odell, jr., and his friends in
the state organization, who fought with
determination for his election or failing
that for the defeat of Mr.. Wadsworth.
Mr.. wainwright stood openly in oppOsi-
ton to what he charged was improper in
huenCe of the executive in purely leg
islative matter. He had the support of d
number of the New York city members.
especially those Republicans who We're
also on the municipal ownership ticket.
After learning the result of the caucus
Gov. Higgins said:
IT am neither disappointed nor surpris-
ed. The voices of the people and of the
press have been heard here. and the rep
reseutatives of the people in the assembly
have, in my opinion, followed the senti-
nent expressed
II have no comment to make on the ac-
ton of the Republican caucus said for
mer Governor OdelL except to say that
7 am grateful for the twenty-nine votes.
7 am not at all disheartened at the re-
suit"
unanimous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03
BoNAPARIE 90 PLEAsED.
He Doesn't Approve of Verdict Of
Young Court Martial.

Washington, Jan. although not
concurring in the finding of the court
which found Commander Lucien
Young guilty of ''remissness in the
performance of duty" and failed to
find him guilty of the charge of meg
Iect of duty Secretary Bonaparte, in
his review of the case made public to-
day, approves without comment the
recommendations of the judge ad-
vocate general. The latter in an
nouncing his concurrence in the find
Ing of the court says:
after careful and painstaking con-
sideration of the evidence adduced this
Office does not concur in the findings
of the court nor in a number of the
courts rulings upon the admission of
evidence. In order, however, that
Commander Young may not go wholly
unpublished, it is recommended as best
subscribing the ends of justice, that the
proceedings, finding upon specification
five and the sentence be approved and
that the findings upon specifications
one, two, three, four and six be dis
approved"
The remissness of the performance
of duty is based on the findings upon
specification five, which allege that
Commander Young failed to approve
the smooth steam log of the Benning-
ton for the months of November, De-
cember, 1904, and January, February,
April. May and June. 1905 prior to the
explosion on board THAT ship last July.
Secretary Bonaparte is now prepar-
ing the letter of reprimand to Com
mander Young.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03
REGISTRATION IS GOING ON.
People Who Are Not on the Books
Being Placed There.

Registration of the voters, which is
necessary in instances where the voter
failed to vote at the last city election
or has changed his place of residence
since last registration, is now going on
in the Office of the commissioner of cleo
lions at the city building. William T.
Taylor, a physician living at sos West
sixth avenue, was the first person to be
registered this morning, with F. p
Smith of SO Lane street second
J. H Evans, a member of Lincoln
post G. A. r.. and living in the Fourth
ward. and ]. n. Montgomery of Topeka
most CAT residence in the Third ward
have been appointed as deputies by c.
At Titus. election commissioner. They
viii attend to the registration until the
rush is over, this means up to April 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03
JOHN CROFTs Is IN TROUBLE.
Druggist Loses Permit and May Also
Be Prosecuted.

jobs Crofts, the druggist who was in
charge of the Postoffice drug store, and
lost his permit for violating the state
pharmacy laws will be tried on the 18th
of the present month on a charge of
perjury, growing out of his connection
with this store.
Among other things which Ne swore
to in securing his permit: He made
oath that he had 1920 on deposit in
one of the Alma banks; this was ascer-
tanned to be false by Attorney Carver
who has been investigating the place
for illegal liquor sales, hence the war
rant for the arrest.
The case was called in the city court
Tuesday but postponed at the request
of the attorneys in the case. Mr.. Crofts
has been engaged in the drug business
in Kansas City since he severed his con-
nection with the Postomice drug store IN
this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03
STILL SEEING THINGS.
Rojestvenslzy Springs Another of His
Visions on the Public

st. Petersburg, Jan. 3.-The remarka-
bic allegation that the British fleet was
held in readiness to destroy the Russian
fleet if the battle of the Sea Of Japan
by Admiral Rojestvensky in a letter
published in the Novoe Vremya today
with the permission of the minister of
marine Referring to the absolute Sc
crecy of Admiral Togo in regard to the
disposition of his forces, Rojestvensky
declares that this was unknown even
to the admiral of the British feet al
lied with the japanese, who concentra-
ted his forces at Wei-Hai-Wei in ex-
pectation of receiving an order to an
initiate the Russian fleet if this, the
final object of Great Britain was beyond
the power of the Japanese"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03
Tried to BIaclInaiI a Cardinal.

Rome, Jan. 3.-Cardinal Vincent Van
nuteli, archpriest of the Basilica, re-
ceived a note which was posted in Rome
December 80, threatening the publica-
ton of compromising letters said to
have been written by the cardinal If
he did not send one thousand lire (S200)
addressed to the initials &C. E" to be
left at the postoffice until called for.
The cardinal handed the letter to the
police who this morning arrested a well
dressed man who asked for a letter with
the initials &C. E." The prisoner, whose
name is kept secret and protests his in
nocence, proved that when the black
mailing letter was posted in Rome he
was in Genoa, where he landed from
New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03
HELD UP THE WRONG MAN.
Ball Player Knocked One Highway
man Into River and second Fled.

Cumberland, Nd, Jan. 3-John RaIey,
first baseman of the Cumberland bali
team, had an exciting adventure on the
bridge at West Virginia Junction while
returning from Piedmont to Blooming
tor.
He was stopped in the middle OF the
bridge by two men, one stepping up be-
hind, while the other demanded his
money. -Raley. instantly landed a blow
in the mans face and he toppled over
the bridge into the bed of the Potomac
river, a distance of 20 feet. He turned
to meet the other fellow, but the high
wayman fed in terror.
Raley, minus his hat and purchases,
which were dropped into the river, hur-
ried home and did not look after the
man who went over into the river.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03
LELAND DENIES IT.
Says Central Coal and Coke Company
Hasn't Got Devlin Mines.

Cyrus Leland, one of the Devlin re-
ceivers, denies that the Central Coal
and Coke company will get anything
else than equal chance to possess itself
of the Kansas City Coal and Coke COM
pany, Devlin and w z. Thomas pro-
perty. rumOr that this would be done
was current yesterday and it went so
far as to say that the same interests
would gobble up the Marceline mines,
control the inlet into Kansas City, and
eventually freeze the Devlin interests in
But Mr.. Leland declares that the
Marceline mines shall be considered a
part of the Devlin estate and that the
alleged syndicate cannot get control of
them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03
Ikansas Postonice Chnnnes.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-The postmaster
general has removed d. F. Mexican as
postmaster at EsbOn. Jewell county.
Kansas. John H. McCammon has been
appointed to fill the vacancy. Mccain
mons appointment was made on rec
ommendatiOn of Congressman Reeder.
Walter NJ Lyngar was selected for the
Office at OpOlis, Crawford county. to
succeed I. A. Hopkins, resigned. Jesse
II. Critics and John A McGrath were
appointed rural mail carriers at Car
bondalC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03
In stnnor Fron1 FrlgIt.

Northport, L. L. Jan. 3.-Fright
has thrown Frank Wisniski, stable
boy into such a drug-like stupor that
he can not testify today in the pre-
lirninary hearing of DR.. J. W. Simp-
son, the dentist charged with having
wiffuIly shot and killed BARLEY J.
Horuer, his wealthy father-in-law.
The stable boy. who was employed by
Mr.. Horner. was in the kitchen when
his employer was shot by the dentist
and has repeated to- the coroner the
last words of Horner before he died.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03

Norfolk, W. Va. Jan 3.-The United
States cruisers West Virginia, Pennsyl-
vania, Colorado and Maryland and the
battleship Iowa are now in the waters
of Hampton Roads awaiting the arrival
of the battleships Missouri and Illinois
and other vessels of the Atlantic fleet.
When the entire fleet has assembled in
Hampton Roads it will proceed to West
Indian water for midwinter maneuvers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03
His Salary Hold In.

indianapolis. Ind, Jan. 3-State Auditor
Bigler has informed Secretary Storms
that he can not draw his salary for the
quarter just ended. According to the aud
itor Gov. Hanly had instructed him to
withhold the secretary's salary, which
would have called for 81, 625. Secretary
Storms, with other state officials, made
the regularly quarterly settlement, Mr.
Storms paying into the state treasury
cog 9eQ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03
Ordered to PhlIinnines-

San Francisco, Cal. Jan 3.-The Ex-
aminer today says that three regiments
of United States infantry. two batteries
Of artillery and one squadron of cavalry
are under orders to leave for the Phil
iDpines during this month. The troops
10 be moved it is said are the First.
Second and Twenty-fourth regiments Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03
s.Kinzo'' at Skating Rink.

''Kinzo," the japanese juggler, who
will appear at the skating rink this
afternoon and evening and also Thurs
day afternoon and evening, has just
closed weeks engagement at the
Convention hall in Kansas City. From
the press notices which he received in
that city the little Jap must be a won
der. He does all of the tricks which
are usually attempted by japanese
jugglers as wen as many new and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03
Anderson County Farmers Meet.

Garnett, Kan, Jan. 3.-The first
Farmers institute held in Garrett for
many years was convened here Tuesday
and in spite of the very bad weather
the attenrance included over 100 farm
ers. Addresses were made on good
roads. alfalfa and corn growing. Per-
manent organization was effected. The
meeting was in charge Of the state In
stitute organizer and was held under
the auspices of the Commercial club,
which offered prizes amounting to $50
for corn, potatoes, wheat and oats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03
He'd for Death of Her Husband.

Des Moines, Ia. Jan. 3-The cor
oner's jury has declared Mrs. L. 3.
Carr responsible for the death of her
husband which occurred in a hotel at
Oelwein Sunday and the woman was
placed under arrest at the hospital
today. Carr was found with a bullet
hole through the head and the woman
was unconscious from two dangerous
zzaands
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03
TeIeeraDh Lines Are Open.

New York. Jan. 3.-The cable COM
panies were advised today that the tele-
graph lines to st. Petersburg are now
working we'll There is communication
with all stations except odessa. Saratof
and Samara. The Caucasus and Siberia
are stin cut off.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03

original ones, and does them all while
skating about with the characteristic
grace of the people of his race. AS he
glides about over the smooth floor he
keeps the air filled with balls, UNI
brellas and dozens of mysterious look
ing little objects which he has brought
with him from his home in f1Owery
kingdom across the sea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03

1t is proposed to delay the closing of
the hearing if necessary until the sta
Bile boy can be aroused enough to
become a witness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03
TOO FAST FOR VISITORS.
Railroad Y. NJ. c. A. Defeats Bur-
lingame at Basket Ball.

The r. r. Y. NJ. c. A. basket ball
team last night defeated the Bur-
lingame high school by a score of 81
to II at the rink. The game was ex-
ceedingIy fast. Hope was the star of
the game. He is captain of the Wash
burn team. but is also a member Of
the 7. NJ. c. A.
The following was the lineup:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03

infantry with some recruits and detach-
ed companies in addition, one squadron
of the Fourth cavalry and the Eighth
and Thirteenth battalions of field artil-
lery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-03
Heavy Wet Snow.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. "A heavy
wet snow fell again today in northwest
ern Missouri. at Dodge City and scat
terine poinfs in western Kansas and in
the northern half of Indian Territory
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a. o. 0. NJ. FuneraI.

The funeral of Charles F. Wood
ward, the late recorder of A. o. =.
W. lodge No. PA, viii take place at
the family residence, 638 East Locust
street. Thursday, January 4. at 8
o'clock p. IN.
@. NJ. JAMESON, NJ. w.
c. B. WRIGHT, Acting Rec.
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State Journal. 1Oc a Week.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30
ANTIQUE JEWELRY TEE VOGUE
London Damsels and Danes Revert
to Fashions of Grandmothers.
Cameo Brooches, MedaIIiOns, and
Old Necklaces. Also Earrings,
Are Worn This Winter.

London. Dec. "a revival Of the old
fashioned jeweIry beloved Of our grand
mothers is predicted for the winter
The chief characteristic Of this jewelry
is its enormous size. Great cameo
brooches, medalIiOns Of Leeds pottery. set
in gold rim and worn as a pendant. and
massive amethyst, jet, or topaz ornaments
are being Unearthed from old jewel cases
or hunted for in secondhand shops.
This fashion is not likely 10 become a
universal one" a well-known art dealer
said yesterday, "for the simple reason
that the supply cannot meet the demand.
ITO copy old canoes with any success
is an almost impossible task, and, in any
case, people object TO copies. I have a
priceless black Leeds medallion at pres
ent which will be converted into a pend
ant Its fortunate wearer cannot be imi-
tated, as there is not such another piece
In existence
a prettier fashion is the delicate
Wedgwood jewelry. carried out in its
typical pastel tints, which tone so vel
with the dresses Of to-day These also
are too rare ever 10 become common.
"Old necklaces are also fashionable, and
many ladies intend to appear this season
wearing the old-fashioned sets of sixty
years ago. These consist Of a massive
necklace, a brooch the size of 5-shiline
piece. and long dropping earrings"
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30
CONVICT KEEPS VOW TO KILL
Shoots Missionary as He Is Leaving
Hut, Then Uses Tomahawk.
Native Sees Crime in New Hebri-
des, Where Rev. c. c. Golden
Loses His Life.

Sydney, Dec. 29-News reached here
yesterday from the New Hebrides, of the
remarkable manner in which the muir
dered Anglican missionary. Rev. c. C
Golden, met his death.
Mr.. Golden was stationed at Aoba
Island. The murderer had served several
years imprisonment in irons in Queens
land on a charge Of attempted murder,
and resented his treatment so much that
he vowed he would murder the first white
man he met on returning to bis own
country.
The outrage took place at the extreme
northern end of Aoba, where Mr.. Golden
had travelled to visit his assassin.
The murderer engaged in conversation
with the missionary. but as Mr.. Golden
was leaving the hut he stealthily crept
up behind him, and. pointing a rife close
to his body. discharged the weapon. The
bullet shattered the missionary's thigh,
and in a crippled condition he made d
frantic attempt to escape.
Following his victim, the enraged ma
tive made desperate rush at Mr.. God
den. finally killing him by means of a
tomahawk.
A native attached to the mission ar
rived on the scene at that moment and
carried the body of the missionary to his
own hut. He then gave information
which led to the arrest of the murderer.
The trial Will take place in FIJI before
the high commissioner for the Western
Pacific
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30
FRANCE PUTS TAX ON TITLES
Chamber of Deputies Hits Upon
Scheme to Increase Revenue.
Only Genuine NObIemen Need Pay, as
Spurious or Bogus Titles
Are Exempt.

Paris. Dec. 29.-The Chamber of Depu-
ties is kept pretty busy discussing and
voting new taxes. After voting a tax
Of s. per annum on upright and s4per an
nun on grand pianos, as well as a tax
Of $40 per annum on all kinds Of hand
organs. the chamber discussed q pro-
pOSal to tax the transmission of titles of
nobility when inherited, as well as a tax
on all persons now using titles in France.
A member brought forward an amend
ment to the effect that all persons bear
ing titles of nobility, and who in five
years should not have paid the tax, should
be deprived of their right to use such a
title. The Baron de Castelnau said that
ne never used his title, but that he was
curious to know how the tax collector
would distinguish between the real titles
and the self-made titles which are now
so common.
The president, speaking for the govern
ment. said that the tax would be levied
on ell the titles of the old monarchical
nobility that were still in use. and also
or the titles conferred by Napoleon 1 and
Napoleon III Present users Of titles
would be required to prove their right to
make use Of such titles.
It was explained that the tax would
only be levied on those titles which were
known TO be genuine.
The proposal was adopted, and circulars
will be sent out to all the mayors OF
France requesting them to send in a list
Of persons in their districts bearing titles
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30
MADMAN POSES AS WOMAN
Accused Of Being a Man in Disguise
Dina Alma Takes Poison.
Teacher Falls in Love, Proposes, and
Is Accepted, but Deception Is
Learned Before Marriage.

Berlin. Dec. "A remarkable story
comes from Breslau. A teacher Of that
city short time ago went TO Paris 70
perfect himself in the French language.
While there he made the acquaintance OF
a woman named Dina Alma de Paradea.
The woman said she was from Brazil. and
the daughter Of a French consul there.
She wore magnificent jewels, and was alto
gether charming.
The Breslau teacher fell in love with
her. they were engaged and the happy
teacher returned 20 Breslau to make prep
arations for their marriage. Dina Alma
arrived at Breslau shortly afterward and
took UP her abode in a fashionable pen
sionnat there. She went about with her
iance making purchases for their future
home. In some unexplained way, how
ever, the people Of the pensionnat began
70 have misgivings about Dina Alma.
Like Charley's Aunt. who was also from
Brazil, she was not what she seemed. and
the suspicion that she was a man IN
woman's clothes was strengthened. She
was accused OF false pretenses. Dina
Alma thereupon took poison and In few
minutes was dead. Her hair, bust, and
hips were all false.
The police took charge Of the case, and
discovered that Dina Alma was the son
Of a physician who used 70 practice in
Berlin. and was thirty-fve years old. He
had been knocking about Europe for
years. and was believed to be touched
with insanity. The magnificent diamonds
were all false.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30
PLOT SPANISH ISLAND THEFT
Intrigue by Germans Is Charged by
Newspaper in Berlin.
Details of Plan tn Seize Island of
Fernando PO Told by Prom
inent Deputy.

Berlin, Dec. 29.-An amazing story Of a
plot for the seizure by Germany Of the
Island of Fernando Pc, belonging to
Spain, IS published by the Koelnische
Vclkszeitung.
The plot is said to have been revealed
by Herr Erzberger, a prominent deputy,
at a recent confidential meeting of the
budget committee of the Reichstag.
According to Herr Erzberger, DR.. Sem
Ter, a prominent Liberal deputy, APP
preached q German colonial adventurer
named Gorne. in 1904, and made this ex-
traordinary proposition. Gorne was %
settle in Fernando Pc and start a farm,
or any commercial enterprise he liked.
The Deutsche Bank, which IS in close
touch with the German government, was
to lend him $4,000 for the purpose.
After settling in Fernando Pc, Gorne
was first to provoke a dispute with the
Spanish authorities. and then organize a
rebellion for the purpose Of obtaining pos
session Of the island. A German consul,
who would be appointed Immediately after
his arrival. would intervene. and the sup
port Of his government would be forth
coming.
DR.. Senior, who is a member of the
budget committee, admitted at the secret
meeting referred to that he had conducted
negotiations with Gorne in 1904, but de-
clared he could not remember the details
Of the conversation.
The budget committee decided to regard
Herr ETZberger's revelations as confiUen-
tial, but a member of the committee ap-
parently disclosed them to the Koelnische
Volkszeitung.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-30
PREFERS DEATH 10 MARRIAGE
Widow Seriously Wounded When
She Rejects Persistent Suitor.
Follows Her About, Shoots Her, and
Then Ends HIS Life with
the Pistol.

Geneva, Dec. 29.-'Marriage or your
Hfe?" was the question that a man named
Fritz Roth propounded to a young
widow named Nine. Berger. living al
Moenchenstein. near Basic. yesterday.
The widow chose death. For several
months Roth had been pursuing the
widow with his attentions, and received
no encouragement
Madly in love with her. he determined
to use force. and. after buying a re-
volyer, went to the widows house and
Informed her that he had come to kill
her Il she would not accept him as her
husband.
Nine. Berger was not in the least
frightened. and asked for time 10 arrange
her affairs and her house. This took half
an hour, and then she informed Roth
who followed her about with his re-
volver. that she was ready to die.
He fired two shots at her. and then
blew out his brains. The widow, who is
seriously, though not dangerously
wounded, was taken to the hospital