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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

These people are frightfully ignor-
ant. although they have been Chris
tanned many years. You may re-
member that during the late war, the
chief insurgent claimed to have a
navy, although he hadn't so much as a
row boat At intervals, he would an
nounce great victories to encourage
his followers. once he announced that
the Filipino navy had sunk every
American Warship in the bay, where
upon the people INDUCED in a fiesta,
and carried their sacred images
through the streets.
On the trip back to Manila I stop
ped at d station several miles out,
walked a few blocks, and took an cleo
trio car to the town of Malabon, where
intended calling on VIM F. Mon
tavon, superintendent of schools; met
him on the Siberia and admired
him: I have elsewhere referred to
him as the most interesting man on
the ship. He lives at Portsmouth,
Ohio, and on his return to the Philip
pines, was accompanied by his wife
and sister Mrs. apRtavon is also
employed in the schools of hGa3ab0n- I
found them at work in one of the
school houses, an improvised building
with split bamboo floors. which have
the advantage of being self sweeping.
Malabon is town of 32,000, and
years ago, he found nine teachers
teaching nineteen pupils. Now TWEEN
ty-eight hundred pupils attend the
schools. Mr.. MOntavOn's story of
school work in MalabOn is very inter-
estings and he is quite enthusiastic.
When he first attended the meeting of
the board of education. he carried a
loaded revolver, and placed it on the
he be given a trial, and he now seems
to be getting along with the people5
when I walked through town with
him. the mothers of his. pupils spoke
Spanish fuently, and seems to be an
ideal educator. In one of his schools,
the children Tecfted, read and sang
for me. and did all sorts of examples
on the blackboard; it seemed like any
other school, barring the queer build
ing the queer pupils, and the queer
buildings outside-mainly poor thatcil-
ed huts. A boy was asked to stand up
and read out of the second reader. He
knew the words. but his pronuncia-
tiOns were foreign. tWhO is de p0y in
de tree" he would read; "he is a pad
poy stealing de gOot mans apples
None of the pupils pronounced their
words correctly; I met a native teach
er. and her pronunciatiOns were also
queer. An example in cube root was
given out, and a higher class worked
a teacher said to me, "and you will
find it correct" It was a great joke
on me, for know nothing about
cube root, and never did. Did you
ever teach schOoi?' another teacher
asked me: most people have" mo.
I answered; 81 never so much as at
tended after I was eight years old. p"
Therefore. the idea of asking me to do
an example in cube root.
At this school I had the pleasure Of
meeting Miss Mary King, of Leaven-
worth, one of the teachers. She lives
in Manila, and at the house where she
is stopping I also met Major Nc
Carthv. whom I knew at Fort Leaven-
worth not long ago. Speaking of
Leavenworth. Jesse George, formerly
a lawyer of that town. called on me at
the hotel He expects to visit Leayen-
worth next April. There are sixty or
seventy Kansans in Manila, and they
are highlY spoken of.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

troops in Bragg's invasion of Kentucky,
commanded the rear of the army when
it retreated into Tennessee, and in con-
testing Rosecrans' advance, attacking
his TANKS, raiding in the rear and de-
stroying trains, proved one of the most
formidable opponents to the federal
forces. He led the cavalry in Long
streets attack on Knoxville and during
the siege, and covered Braggs retreat
from Missionary Ridge and Lookout
Mountain. In the face of Sherman's
march to the sea he opposed ever6
movement and fought almost daily,
often with his men dismounted He
failed ia a heroic attempt under Hood s
orders to, break Sherman's communica-
tions, and though successful in destroy
ing many national supplies, bridges and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
SUCCESS WAS FATAL.
Thomas Higgins Died on Night Sue
ceeding His Election to Parliament


London, Jan. 26.-Thomas Higgins.
Irish Nationalist, who yesterday sue
cessfully contested North Galway
against Colonel John Philip Nolan.
Irish Nationalist. was found dead in bed
at his hotel at Tuam today. The tragic
occurrence is attributed TO the excite
ment of yesterdays polling acting on a.
weak heart Mr.. Higgins was one Of
the most militant Nationalists in the
west of ireland. and had many conflicts
with the police. He was Imprisoned I'M
der the crimes act during Arthur J.
Balfour's tenure Of the chief secretary
ship of ireland.
Twenty-eight divisions are polling to-
day. This practically marks the end of
the election, as less than a dozen scat
tered constituencies will then remain to
poll
Lionel Walter Rothschild, Unionist,
has been reelected for the middle divis-
ion of Buckinghamshire, though the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
..Tbe I.a,ts., Have Open NIeetIng.

The Laws Forensic club of the Wash
burn college law school held its first open
meeting at the law school rooms, us West
Eighth avenue, third floor, at 7:45 last ev-
ening. A general literary and musical
programme was given. The following is
the programme.
Quartette-tS Spring Song ...-..--..... Pinsuu
Miss Widney, Miss Brooke, Mr.. Hill and
Mr.. COnant
Blackstone and His Commentaries -.
.....................J. Preston Coleman
OuartetteEfsT Mariners ....... Raddeger
Debate-ResoIved, That the fifteenth
amendment to the constitution
should be repealed.
Affirmatfve-A J. BoIinger and W T.
Vernon.
Negative-J Stanley Twyford and J. A.
Mcclure.
open Debate-'sThe relation of the No
sale law to modern jurisprudence"
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. c. Brown
Extempore Grafton ........-...E. C. Flood
President ....-...........-.......E F. r. Simon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

federate army in his pocket.
But Pensacola was soon outside the
range of activity. Georgia was busy
taking care of other sons. but he was
offered a colOnePs commission in an
Alabama infantry regiment and prompt
ly accepted it.
One Of his earliest fights came very
near being his last. He and his regi-
ment We're at Shiloh and the losses We're
heavy, but. according to official report
Colonel Wheeler braVely charged at
the head of the remnant of his regiment
and that of the Mississippians. bearing
the regiment eolors aloft.' In this
charge he had two horses shot under
him. Before he got through with the
battles of the south sixteen of his
chargers had been killed while he was
astride them
Made a Brigadier.
In October 1852, he was made briga-
der general, and in January, 1858, he
was made a major general. He was in
the battles Of Shiloh and Pennington,
Miss; the fights around CoEinth, Perry
vile. durfreesboro, Chickamauga, the
siege of Knoxville, Ringgold, Rocky
Face. Dalton, Resaca, Cassville, New
Hope. battles around Kenesaw Noun
tain. battle of Peach Tree Greek, De-
catur. battles around Atlanta siege of
Savannah. battles OF Averyborough and
Bentonville Besides being in over 500
slzirn1ishes. General Wheeler command
ed in more than 200 battles many Of
which. considering the numbers en-
gaged. were among the most severe and
successful recorded in the history Of
cavalry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

and took part in several engagements.
In February, 1900, by order of the
president, he inspected the island of
Guam. In June Of that year he was
commissioned brigadier general in
the United States army. He COM
manded the department of the lakes
until September, when he was retired.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

Rev. Silas Kitto Hooking, the novelist.
gave him a good race, reducing the
Unlonist majority at the last contested
election by One-half
Inc totals now are: Liberals, 351;
= llonists. 14s' irish Nationalist, 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

twenty years experience in the
handln O deeds m the
the
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Wof andC No R N Also
F. tru
and ina til odg O an
of the A al ne
wof count
and shoudb nshoud
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in s o theol to
the andp
oft h sgndree and unhed
O Icomt this
me at he primal
E. s4AFFEP
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
The PARK HOTEL. Hot a, sssIass

opens Jan. s, 1906 and viii remain open
hereafter throughout the year. American
and European plans Service and cuisine
Of the highest class. Write for booklet
SPECIAL RATES until Feb. IS. J. r.
Hayes, lessee and manager: J. c. Walker,
associate manager.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26
j. 2. SKATER
Candidate For
REGISTER OF DEEDS
FOR SHAWNEE COUNTY
Subject to the Republican Primaries on March 10
FOR SHAWNEE COUNTY
ID the RepubLean Yotgrg Of Shaqgnee CountE:

am Republican. I cast my first presidential vote fo
Hon. James Garfield and my last presidential for
matohess gentleman statesman patriot Theodore
welt. have been resident of Kansas Il years. and
dent Topeka % years last 20 years have beer
successfully engaged in the real business
for the years have been notary public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

At the country stations, the princi-
pal passengers who got on We're men
carrying fighting ROSTERS: they We're
going to Manila to make matches. No
women shoppers; the women were
busy with the rice harvest. I should
think an American would go crazy in
Filipino country town in three days.
At the country stations, many of the
town loafers standing around carried
lighting ROSTERS, and affectionately
stroked their feathers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-26

When we entered the train to re-
turn to Manila, we found a lot of
American army officers playing high
five. One of them made some sort Of
a wish. II tell you what I wish" an
other one said, as he fought the flies;
i wish was back in Iowa, wearing
an overcoat, and wooden underwear
and going to town in a sled sWell ~
another one said, ct will be a long
time before you get there. While you
are waiting, lead
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-16
PROVERBS
AND PHRASES.

= . +
II Is easy to stride a tree when II
Is down.-From the Danish.
Eat the present and break the
y aish.-From the Arabian.
Economy is too late at the bottom
OF the purse.-Seneca.
He Is above his injuries that des-
pises their injuries.--Buwer. f,r
Few men will be better than their
Interests allow them.-From the Ger
man.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-16
BRYAN ON TOUR
MINI THESE DAYS.

Bryan had . private car. II was an
ordinary day coach on the local
train out of Kansas City and every
fellow paid his fare. just as every
fellow should. The only privacy about
the thing Va. that Il vas Understood
that the door was to be locked
AGAINST a but those composing the
reception conmittse that had come
up to the state line to welcome the
leader to the commonwealth.
When. is minutes after the train
started. Bryan noticed that the cars
ahead were allied to the extent that
. dozen passengers were standing. he
went to the conductor and ordered
that the door be thrown open. That
was an end to the privacy. Each and
every one of the men and women who
came Ia learned In some way that
Bryan had offered the hospitality OF
his car. and forthwith there was a
general assault upon him to extend
thanks for his thoughtfuiness. all of
which Mr.. Bryan bore with becoming
grace.
Among the number was a woman
who had previously shaken the hand
OF the leader. She said: II have
had the pleasure OF meeting you be-
fore this-in Salem. Ill.," and here
she stopped with some embarrass-
ment after the manner OF many folks
In the presence OF the distinguished
Then Mr.. Bryan helped her out b,
saying: II am always glad to NEE,
anyone from Salem. which was tho
place OF my BIRTH ssID
There was more embassassment
The woman CHANGED to look at tn,
badness OF Mr. Bryan's head. Thi.
affiiction has come upon him in re
cent years, and was no part of his
appearance when he lived in Salem
Whereupon, the woman. still mucl
at loss for speech said: why. Mr.
Bryan. I miss your hair" Mr.. Bryan
smiled that ssbroad. good-naturee
smile that takes the whole world in
to his confidence. Il assure you
madam" he said softly and witt
great sympathy in his voice. Il as
sure you that you do not miss 1t hal
as much as / do" and he rubbed tn
spot most Dispatch I.
st. Louis Republic
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-16

Try a want ad in the Daily Leader
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
GOOD TIME EN- ROUTE.
Montana Editors Stopped for Time
at Las Vegas, New.

Las Vegas, New, Feb. 12.-As guests of
Senator Clark the Montana Press associa-
ton stopped for q time at Las Vegas
while en- route for Americas winter resort
at Los Angeles. In all things which go
to make a splendid cOmbina ton of con
genial spirits there are none that can
SurpaSs the Montana. product. 1t goes
without saying that this intellectual svn-
postum, the Wielde-s Of the destinies of a
commonwealth, are having the time of
their life while on this pleasure trip. Many
were the expressions of appreciation for
the courtesy of Senator Clark in providing
In so gracious manner, the method for
this annual meet Of the wise men of the
north in this the sunny southland. The
delegation had much praise for the com
fort and advantages presented as q coast
route by the Clark masterpiece. the San
Pedro Railroad for California points c
0. Whittemore joined the delegation at
this point
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
WIFE BEATING
BILL IS TABLED
Humorous Debate in the House Over
the Measure introduced by
Mr.. Adams.
MEMBERS MADE FUN OF HIM
BILL PASSED REGULATING SALE
OF POfSONS.

Washington, Feb. 12-The house today
had sport with the whipping post bill for
wife heaters and then laid 1t upon the ia
BILE, effectively disposing of it by a vote
of 153 to CO. The most impassioned speech
for the measure was delivered by Mr..
Hepburn of Iowa, who depicted the bru-
tally Of the man who would beat his wife
and declared that to be whipped was
hardly adequate punishment Mr.. Adams
opened the discussion with a serious
speech in favor of the bill All of the
opposing speeches partOOk of leVtty, and
Mr.. Adams received more than one fling
because he is a bachelor. The bill re-
curing the return of freight rebates was
passed, also a measure relating to court
procedure. The rebate bill provides than
when a rebate has been received with
guilty knowledge it is a, violation of law
and double the amount is to be returned
by the recipient and cne-half of this
amount is to go to the informant.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
ST0CKMEN HAVE PLANS.
Committee Will Start for Washington
Within a Few Days.

Denver, Feb. 12-Commtttees appointed
by the American National Livestock as
sociations executive committee will de-
part for Kansas City and Washington
within a few days to advocate measures
in the interest of western stock men,
Next Saturday IN Kansas City a commit
tee will meet the members of the Kansas
City & ST Joe Livestock exchanges and
the Meat Producers association and 9TH
erS interested in the demand of the west
ern stockmen for lower commission
charges tft ;.
Feb. 20 a committee viii be in Washing
ton to urge the passage Of the Hepburn
rate bill, a pure food law, a large appro-
priatiOn for the bureau of animal indus-
try, the extension of the period for which
stock may be kept in transit without be-
ing unloaded for food and water from Is
TO So hours and other legislation
Secretary TOmlinsons of the association
will leave Denver Thursday to attend the
meeting at Kansas City and from there
he Will go TO Washington.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
BRYAN RESIGNS AS TRUSTEE
NebraSkan Grieyed Over Fact
That His Alma Mater AC-
Cepted Carnegie Money,

Jacksonville, H., Feb. 12.-WilIiam
j, Bryan, writing from Hong Kong.
has sent his resignation as trustee of
Illinois college and at length declared
that he would not serve a school where
the board of trustees was in favor of
accepting funds from Carnegie or other
trust maSnateS who are attempting ia
subsidiZe the colleges of America to
prevent teaching of economic truth.
The resignation was accepted TO-
night
The issue presented" writes Mr.
Bryan, seems to me to be a vital one.
and even of Carnegie refuses. the same
question will likely arise if some other
trust magnate invites requests. Our
college cannot serve God and Mann
mon. 1t cannot be a college for the
people and at the same time commend
itself to the commercial highwaynen
who are now Substituting the colleges
to prevent the teaching of economic
truths.
TT grieves me to have my alma mat
er converted into an ally of pI11fo-
cracy, but having done what I could
TO prevent 1t, l have no other recourse
than to withdraw from it's manage
ment- l regret that the action. if If
was to be taken, was not taken before
gave my notes, for 1 regard the
money given as worse than wasted if
the college is to be under the shadow
of a great monopoly
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
TILLNAN AGAIN
ON THE RAMPAGE
Has Some Doubts Regarding the Sim
cerity of the President on
Railroad Rate Question.
PAUL MORTON'S CASE CITED
SENATOR FORAKER OUT IN THE
OPEN.

Washington, Feb. 12-The senate to-
day adopted a joint resolution reported
by Mr.. TiIlman from the senate COM
mittee on interstate commerce, which
directs the interstate commerce commits
SION to investigate the charge Of dis
elimination and combination in restraint
Of trade made against the railroads. The
adoption of the resolution was preceded
by speech by Mr.. TtIlman in which
ne practically charged that the admin
istratlon was not proceeding in good
faith to secure railroad legislation, be-
cause he was not satisfied with the pres
idents advisers Among these he men
TONED Secretary Root and Senator Knox,
the former of whom, he said, was an
adviser OF the 'magnates responsible for
ghe dev1iment and the latter Of whom
had been for years attorney for the
Pennsylvania Railroad company. Mr.
Knox contradicted the charge relative to
himself, saying that he never had been
attorney for the Pennsylvania railroad
Mr.. Lodge also spoke at length On the
railroad question He delivered a care
fully prepared speech, in which he took
position for governmental regulation
of rates, but advised the utmost eau
ton against too radical action. He ex-
pressed the opinion that the giving Of
rebates vas practically the only evil ex-
listing in connection with the railroad
systems Of the country.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
Especial to The HeraId.)

Washington, D. c., Feb. 12,-The
Utah delegation has decided to recon-
mend the appointment OF 2. D. R
Thompson as register, and F. D. Hobbs
receiver of the Salt Lake land office.
Thompson has been selected for the
position OF register, it IS stated on ac-
count of his experience as a lawyer
and familiarity with land matters and
land legislation. Hobbs owes his re-
tention in the service to the fact that
he is veteran.
There were many applications for
tht- position of receiver, but Hobbs
record as a soldier was given consid-
Grafton in connection with other quail
ifications and it was determined to
appoint him receiver. In this connec-
ton it is stated that the recommends
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
am "And My Gettysburg Speech Only Lasted Ten Minutes
THOMPSON AND HOBBS SET APART FOR LAND OFFICE
Utah Delegation in Congress So DeCdeS-PoStOn of ReCev
er Will Not Be Abolished at This Session Shoots
Amendment to Indian Bill.

ton of secretary Hitchcock to abolish
the office Of land office receiver will
not be adopted by this congress. A
canvass of the sentiment Of the pub
lie land committees of the senate and
house indicates that the proposition
has not sufficient friends in either
committee to get it reported.
Senator SmOOt today offered an
amendment to the Indian appropria-
ton bill to appropriate $500, 600. S125.-
600 to be Immediately available, for
the construction of irrigation systems
for irrigating allotted lands of Uncom-
pagre, Uintah and White River Ute IN
dams, the funds thus expended to be
reimbursed to the government from
the proceeds of sales Of lands on the
Uintah reservation Representative
Howell is making an effort to have
this item Incorporated in the Indian
bill by the house committee.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
SALT LAKE ELkS
At Los ANGELES
Warm Welcome Extended by the
Fraternal Brothers to the
Visiting Herd.
Especial TO The Herald.)

Los Angeles, Feb. 12.-Los Angeles
surrendered tonight to the Antlered
heads of EIks from Utah and their fra
ternal brothers from nearby grazing
grounds. Most of them came in on the
afternoon train. Delayed by a wreck
many of the Utahns did not get in I'M
til tonight OF 10, but a few antici-
pated matters and arrived this morn
ing. For an hour or two the friendly
invaders had the liberty Of the city.
They used their privileges in getting
acquainted with the progressive men of
the clubs and the pretty women. They
found hospitality cordial.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13

The Mormons in this twentieth century
practice polygamy openly and have be-
come a tremendous political power in
our country. He declared poIygamy
vas the greatest menace today to
American civilization. He declared
one could not any more dissociate
Apostle Reed SmoOt from poIygamy
than one could dissociate a slaveown-
er from slavery. He thought that
President Roosevelt stood for high
locals and that he aims at what Wash
1ngton and Lincoln worked for, THE
betterment of mankind everywhere"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
SENATOR CARRIERS BILL.
Sweeping Change Proposed in Meth
cd of Dealing With Indian Lands.
Especial to The Herald.)

Washington, D. c., Feb. Ex-senator
Carter today introduced q bill sweep
ing in character relative to the future
method of dealing with Indian reserva-
ton lands. It authorizes the presi-
dent, whenever in his judgment the
welfare of the Indians would be served
to cause any Indian reservation to be
Surveyed and it's lands allotted In sew
crafty and the remaining lands opened
TO settlement and entry. It permits
the Indians TO lease the lands received
through allotment for sugar beet Gull
ture.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
SENATOR DUBOIS OF IDAHO SPEAKS At LINCOLN BANQUET
Address Was Largely Reminiscent but the Western States
man Found Opportunity to Pay His Respects to
PoIygany and the M0rmonS.

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 12.-United
States Senator Fred T. Dubois of Ida
no was the principal orator tonight at
the annual banquet of the Sangamon
club given in honor of LincoIn's birth
day. Senator Dubois address was
largely given to stories reminiscent of
LinColn's life in Springfield. In clos
ing he declared that while Lincoln dis
cussed other questions he never got
away from the slavery question. Lin
coin with one stroke of his pen wiped
out slavery, but polygamy still exists