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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27

Il wish there was placed in every
Kitchen. said Miss Greer. "a sign
bearing the single word 'Why?' i'm
large letters. Should woman stop
to consider the reason for the things
she does as a matter of course and
custom. she would discover many la
bor saving improvements. She uses
certain ingredients in the construction
Of various dishes but does not know
why certain other ingredients would
not achieve the same results. She
should study home chemistry, among
5ther things. Manual training in the
schools Of the state is one of the nee
essities. The training Of housekeeperE
In the grammar grades of the public
schools. in the grades where the chill.
dTen OF all classes meet. would be one
n the greatest works Of philanthropy.
The best education for a girl is one
that will make her lovely. useful and
Intelligent. for it takes heart work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27

OF these he chose the Californian sys-
tenn Of complete taxation and state
control IS a model one, and said that
he would recommend that the next
legislature pass laws similar to the
laws of California. where the state
pays the teachers and the school taxa
tion is much higher per capita than in
any other state.
States Senator J. A. Getty of Wyan-
dOtte county. was slated for a part in
this discussion, but sent his regrets by
telegram. and his place on the pro-
gram was filled by Prof. A. 5. Olin, of
the State university. Prof Olin con
CURED in Superintendent DayhOff's
statement that the state must be di-
rectly responsible for the schools and
the education of the children. This
state he said. provided for the ed
ucation Of your child when it is af-
imbecility- Tt also provides a higher
school. the state university Why
should il not take control of the COM
mon schools The state tax should be
equitable. Wyandotte county the
terminus of several great railway sys-
TENS. gets a large county tax, while
the extreme northwestern states get
practically nothing. I believe in tax
ing away from the richer counties and
giving to Comanche and other poorer
counties" "
In his discussion of Kansas school
laws Prof Olin roasted the state by
comparing it to Arkansas. as being out
of date John Macdonald, the veteran
educator whose opinions and knowl-
edge or all things educational are re-
spected throughout the state. rose
from his place at the press table and
called Prof. Olin.
I'm his suggestion said Mr.. Mac
Donald. ~he sighted Arkansas by
comparing 1t with Kansas Perhaps
he does not know it, but Arkansas
passed a state school tax law at the
last election by a majority of 10000"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
Mr.. F'itzpatrick's Address.

An interesting address by Frank
Fitzpatrick. of Boston, was a feature
Of the morning session. Although Mr.
Fitzpatrick did not attempt to dissect
the state school laws of Kansas his
address was along the lines of higher
education and of great interest to the
assembled teachers. A major portion
or his address was lost in a general
adjournment for dinner as the pro-
gramme had been stretched to such an
extent that the noon hour arrived
while he was speaking. Mr. Fitzpat-
rick belongs to the old guard. Twenty
years ago he was city superintendent
or the LeavenwCrth schools and presi-
dent Of the state association.
Tonight's programme consists of a
lecture on THE Old World and It's
ways, by William Jennings Bryan, at
the Auditorium. President Bowen re-
ceived a telegram from Mr.. Bryan to-
day. In which he stated that he would
arrive in Topeka this afternoon with
out fail.
THURSDAY EVENING, DECEM-
BER p, 1880 P. NJ
Auditorium
short musical programme will be
given by the school of fine arts of
W ashburn college, Topeka.
Lecture-"The Old World and It's
Ways; ". J. Bryan. Lincoln, Neb.
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 2S A. NJ
I. The Boy Problem The
Cigarette Boy" Prof William Nc
Keever. Manhattan: (b) "The Juve-
nile Offender Major r. w Nc
Ciaughry Leavenworth.
>. Address-William Allen White.
3. The Educational Value Of Mu-
sic'-Mrs. Jessie Gaynor. St Joe, Mo.
4. Reports of committees
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER
2S, 1880 P. NJ
Auditorium.
A short musical programme will be
rendered by the music department Of
the State Normal school.
Humorous lecture-"Picture Talk
Richard F. Outcault
FRIDAY. DECEMBER IS, 2 TO 4P. M
Auditorium Of Manual Building, High
School.
1. The Place and Importance OF
Modern Languages in Our High School
COurse"-(a) paper, Ernest Philblad.
Bethany college: fb) pap6~. T. w
Todd. Washburn college; (c) rNper, d.
F. Shirk, Newton.
2 School Activities Best Calculated
to Develop a Proper School Spirit'A(a)
paper, H. L. Miller, Topeka; (b) discus
sion, William Sinclair, Coffeyville; (c)
discussion. Nathan Veach. Atchison.
Twenty minutes is allowed f6s each
paper or discussion in this department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
NEGRO GIRL SHOT.
AssaiIant Shoots His Way Through a
Crowd and Escapes.

Marlin. Tex. Dec. 27.-While 1000
persons We're assembled in the public
square last night to enjoy the carnival
attractions. excitement was caused by
three pistol shots fired in rapid sue
cession. A negro girl was shot
through the head and killed and Hunt
Broddis. a negro, received a fatal
wound in the back. A negro fed
through the crowd. shooting as he
ran. with police in pursuit Walter
Taylor a policeman. was slightly
wounded. The negro has not BEEN
captured but said TO be wounded. The
cause of the shooting is unknown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
ACTED N SELF DEFENSE.
Joseph Smith justified In killing Jer-
ry Merriweather Says Jury.

At the coronor's inquest held at
Stonestreet & Hamilton's undertak king
rooms this morning over the body Of
Jerry Merriweather. VINO was killed
Christmas night. the jury returned
verdict that Jerry Merriweather
came to his death by a knife wound in
the hands of Joseph Smith. The jury
further found that the deed was done
in SELF defense.
Smith himself. although suffering
from many knife wounds inflicted by
the murdered man will not die.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27

Superintendent-elec E. T. Fairchild
closed the discussion of school taxa
tion by urging every teacher and
every person interested in school work
to further their interests by working
for a state tax law
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
TWIN TERRITORY TEACHERS.
Over 1000 of Them Meet to Form an
Association.

Oklahoma City. Ok. Dec. 27.-Over
LOCO teachers from the two territories
are assembled at Shawnee in the first
Joint meeting. A state association Will
be organized. The feature of today's
programme was an address by President
David Starr Jordan, OF Leland Stan
ford Jr., university.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
OFF FOR PINE KNOT.
The President and Family VIII Re-
main Until Monday.

Washington, Dec. 27-President Roose-
Welt and family left at II % o'clock this
forenoon for Pine Knot, Va. where they
will remain until Monday afternoon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
E,reirht Mreck in reraa-

Oklahoma City. Okla, Dec. IL
Gulf. Colorado & Santa Fe passenger
train No. 405 southbound. which left
Oklahoma City at midnight. was
wrecked early today at SomervilIs.
Texas. Several persons are reported
injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
GOOD PLACE FOR DEFoRD.
E1x-Kansan Is Named Deputy Attorney
General of New York.

Ottawa. Kan. Dec. 27.-News has
reached here OF the appointment of w.
a. Deford as deputy attorney general
for the state of New York
The appointment was made by Attor-
ney General-elect Jackson, Democrat
The Office carries with it salary Of
s4. COO a year and necessitates a resi-
dence at Albany Mr.. Defords duties
will begin January l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
New Postmaster for EII1

washington, Dec. 2T.-James T. Sum
mers has been appointed postmaster at
Elk, Chase county, Kan, vice G. F. Col
lett. resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27

School taxation was the subject of
discussion for the meeting. State Su-
perintendent /. L. Dayhoff. read a pa
per on comparative systems, in which
he included information received from
the state superintendents of 21 states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
Wenther Infiicariorss.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Forecast fer Kan
sas: Rain or snow tonight anC Friday;
warmer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27
Talk Of school Taxation.

hand work ana brain work to make a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-27

General discussion will be limited TO
five minute speeches.
FRIDAY. DECEMBER IS, ? TO 4 P. NJ.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
BRILLIANT WEEK AT COWES
Greater Than Ever Before-Great-
Gathering OF Yachts for the ACE

COWeS, Eng August 4.-Ehere Is
every prospect that Cowes week. which
begins Monday viii prove even more
brilliant than any similar event in
recent years. The attendance of royal
ty, the great attraction for those who
60 to COWes, for the social side of the
regatta, VIII be rendered more inter-
esting by the presence this year of
King Alfonso, and Queen Victoria. Be
sides the Spanish Royal couple. how
ever, King edward and Queen Alex
andra and the Prince Of Wales, and
other members O. the Royal family
will be present.
For YacctsmeE too. the regatta
holds vi great promise. there being &,
great gathering Of yachts of every size
and description mere preparing for
the races for prizes offered by King
Edward, Emperor William, private
donors, and clubs.
The Kings prize will be sailed for
Tuesday by yachts owned by members
of the Royal Yachts squadron. while
Emperor Williams trophy, for yachS
exceeding forty tons, will be competed
for the following day. Emperor VII
liam has q. further interest in the re-
gatta than the race for his prize. his
Meteor being one of the entrants for
Kings cup. King Alfonso has Drought
2 SmalI y2cht 10 COWeS but NJ mas noI
as Yet decided whether he will race it
King Edwards Britannia is also anCh-
Orad of COWes. but His Majesty will
not be a parttciart this yea~. There is
mighty fleet of yachts including the
Prince OF Wales Osborne and hundreds
of others. The only American boat
now at Cowes IS Allison V. ArnlpUr's
JtOwara.
Al interesting feature OF the regatta
will be a race for motor aUxilsaries.
The race will be partly under power
alone and partly under sail lone.
An effort will be made - revive
schooner racing. and there are TWO
events on the programme for vessels OF
this class.
After inspecting the battieship
Dreadrougilt. al Portsmouth today
King Edward and Queen Alexandra
and the royal p~ersonages OF the party
Went aboard the Victoria and Albers
and came to Cowes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
SEVERE INUEX
Assistant Foreman OF Coast Line Il
Florence CaugEt by Cars.

c. L. Farmer asS;sr22- foreman II
the back Eard Of the 4 G. L. shrps
here was severely if not fatally hurt
yesterday afternoon ab0ut six o'c!Cph
by being caught between two freight
cars. Some cars Ware baing coupled
together one line CT which was befsg
pushed back by an engine and ene
OF the cars had no drIw head or buao-
e.. Mr.. Farmer signer the engineer
10 slow down ana stepped in between
the cars TO arrange the coupling chains
50 that the train could be connected.
The engineer faifd to see the stop
signal and the result was that Ir.
Farmer was caught and severely mash
ed. As DON az ii was discovered
that he was hurt physicians were
summoned at once and he was -aKen
TO his home on Palmetto street where
he is lying very low.-F-O-ence Times.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
TYPICAL CHARACTERS AT
THE RECENT CONVENTION
Bei5my of Brunswick 1.-The Gentleman From Hsrfe tr'-The
Hao in the Middle of the Aisie-Deiesafes Who siep
Col NJ A. Mclean, the Presiding Officer.

er, a splendid figure In the past his
tory Of Robson, though the son is
10 So r~ough-hewn, and perhaps no.
20 or~oad-gauged as the elder Mclean.
handsome IN person and dfgnifed in
bearing, Col y. a. Mclean is a notable
figure in any deliberative assemblage
=
A delegate entered the convention
f! the other day on Il ticket, and secured
a comfortable end seat = the BLOCK
assigned to his county. But every half
an hour or so he would tromple on the
feet 4 legs. and sprawl over the
laps OF other delegates, and climb cyer
the backs Of two or three benches. aad
scrouge his way into the middle aisle,
about halfway down. He didn't seem
10 h2Te IN live n acting that wsv,
or to nave any business in the aisle.
except TO oDstruct the egress and i'll
gTeSs. Ihen The delegate would raise
MS hand over his head as if about 10
ADDRESS the chairman--brt he would
mt say anything-and the chairman
would look at his inquiringly. About
that time Sergeant-at-Arms Monaghon
would approach him, lay his hand Oh
his shoulder, and whisper to him ex-
postulatingly, in reply to which the
delegate would shake his head logged
ly and mutter r~ebelliOusly. Finally the
sengeant-at-arms would persuasivaly
toll the delegate down TO the end of
the hall. Then the delegate (always
shaking his head rebelliously) wouii
search his coat pockets, his vest pock-
cts, his pants pockets, and at last fish
out Il ticket coupon. The sergeant-at-
arms would subject this bit Of paper
to long and severe scrutiny, and at the
close lead the rebellious delegate
back to MS comfortable md seat in
the block assigned to his county OF: the
floor Of the hall.
Now the delegate showed no signs
Of intOXicatior, and i fhe had a griev-
ance it never came out. He was simply
Il disturbing element, senr by provi-
dence to keep the convention from De-
ing serene. or having too good a time,
and especially TO be a thorn in the
side of the sergeant-at-arms.
Among the hundreds of delegates
gathered in that convention or the 10Th
of July, there were fifteen or twenty
who got to town tired, and tayed tired
all through. AS soor' at the contention
was organized, they went to sleep.
They didn't wake uo TO vote or TO
cheer, o were they awakened by the
cheers of others. Recess disturbed
them not, nor did adjOurnments-they
slept, right on. At intervals, as in q
they drew from their pock-
cts packages of biscuit and cold boiled
pork. which they ate with their Knives
and went to sleep again. When the
end of it al came, they got to their
feet, and walked out of the hall with
the rest. They came to town tired and
they left town tired
Did these sleeping delegates enjoy
themselves? This is one Of the intri-
mysteries of human nature ovar
the philosopher can only specgi-
ulate. J. H M
Fayetteville. Aug g.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
Return From Inspection of nnckine
Houses.

Washington. D c. August E-Sec-
rotary wilson returned u the depart
ment OF Agriculture today after visits
TO Philadelphia. Jersey City and New
York where he Inspected slazghterins>
and packing houses. The trip wac
planned 50 as TO give the packers TO
hint as To his coming.
"On the whole" said the secretay
conditions IN the packing houses in
the three cities named. w-re good. L.
was apparent that efforts were being
made TO comply with the law. In anly
a few instances did / find il necessary
10 make suggestions with respect TO
remedying evils which existed. such as
the arrangements OF toilets and put
ting down new floors and better ven-
rifarior."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
CAVERN OR STREAM
Pond in Which There Were Thousands
Of Gallons Of Water Quickly Drain
ed by Hole Breaking In Earth.

Mr.. I. b. Rhodes has come to the
teranean cavern on his farm just east
of the city or that a subteraneanI
stream runs under it. What has lead
him to think this is the peculiar man.
yesterday morning. Some years ago
there was no pond where The one is
in question but about three or four
years ago a depression began to fill
with water and the recent ain had
made an area at least an acre in size
4 pond some five or six feet deep. Mr..
Rhodes wanted the pond drained and
to do this q series of wells about ten.
feet deep were dug and the water let
into them. The pond has been just
back Of his slaughter pen. He had
hired an old negro to dig the wells and
to dig drains leading to them. Soon
after the water began to pour int
one of the last wells dug a peculiar
noise was heard and it was found that
Il hole some three feet across had
broken through the bottom of the we'll
and the water was running through
either into a Subteranean cavern or
into an underground stream Within
half an hour the thousands Of gallons
of water in the pond had been drained
off.
The point where the earth had
broken through was white rock. Sew
craI looked into the hole but could see
nothing. Dirt was thrown n the hole
and il struck with a hollow sound
many feet below. Quite a number of
people who had heard OF the discov-
cry went out yesterday afternoon to
look at the spot. The point where the
pond was drained is not far ron the
rock quarry which is operated by the
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
RECEIPTS AND EXPORTS.

New \ ai. augusta 4.-rnEaI today
at all Dcr-s. Net receipts 2r24t bales,
exports - tEa Continent az 5aIe-
stocsk 2IE.2t3 bales.
Consolidated. at all prxt<. Net re-
ceiptS 3-.5&3 bales: exosrtS TO IN"
COnt!D"TE, ct. bales.
Total since September TsL at al
ports, M receipts 1926. Z bales: eX-
ports t. Great britain ~2.s3O.1se bale
exports o France 724.5 ~ bales: ex-
ports to khe Continent > S36.I51 bales.
exports 9 Japan 1lS.7SO HIles: exports
to Mexico. Est bales.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07

Last night between the hours Of II
and Y O'Clock considerable excitement
reigned on Eight street between Prin-
cess and Market. The cause Of the
excitement was the snatching Of a
purse out of the hands Of a lady by a
negro.
the steps Of a residence On 8th street
talking to another lady when they
noticed a negro approaching. The steps
extended out to the sidewalk. The
negro approached them and they
thought he was coming up t 0 ask
some question when suQCenly he drop
ped a small package he had il his
right hand and grabbed the purse Of
Mrs. Eilers, which she had in her naul.
She screamed but no Il responded to
the alarm IN time TO catch the rob
Der for he darted across the street,
Jumped into a yard and made his es-
cape. II was but & Tar- short time.
until the street was alive with men
and boys and they began to search for
the bold negro. Yards were searched
but no trace could be found Of him.
Presently several gentleman saw a ne
gro in a nearby street and started
after him. The negro became fright
ened and took to his heels but he was
not fleet enough to make good his es-
cape. When his pursuers caught him
fhey were sure they mad the right man
50 they carried him to Mrs. Eilers toI
Identify. She was unable to sWaarI
that he was the MAJ. who stole theI
purse, so ne was released. !
The pure contained 81. The man.
ner in which the negro stole the pock-|
ct book was extremely bold and is al
warming 20 ladies to be particular. It
was about 11:15 when the robbery Oc-I
The police were notified butt
trace Of the man could be found.
About l o'clock this morning sOme-
one on Grace street between Fourth
and Fifth ~telephOned TO the city hall
with the request that a man be sent
there to watch his house for he be-
leYed someone was DTOWling around.
The party said that for several nights
past that he had been troubled in theI
same manner.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
Republican Conventions Held in Texas
Counties.

Houston, Tex, August 4-Republi-
can conventions were held in most of
the counties of Texas today. and be-
cause of a split in the ranks OF the
party in many of the counties, TWO
conventions were held. delegates being
selected to attend state conventions 10
be held at Ell Paso on the call Of the
state chairman, Cecil A Lyon, of the
regular republican party. and At Hous-
ton on the call of A. c. Acheson., of
DenisOn. as chairman Of the reorgan-
lied republicans.
The party disagreement was caused
by the allegations that the Lyon con
yention is TO be held at Ell Paso to
prevent the attendance Of negroes
the railroad fare being too heavy 10:
many of them to go to the western
border of the state.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
MONL1 MARKET.

New York. August s-3fon.y on cal.
nominal. no Aans- Time loans firm
50 lays ! per cent: 60 days AZ 20 =.
6 months 5iz 10 54. Prime mercantile
7aper "- to- "a per cent. sterling ex
change arm AT s4.s5-2a 70 sis5 35 fur
demand ard al $4.s2-4s to S4.s-50 for
80 DAY bills Posted rates s4s3 and
$3.50 commercial bills s4-s2 10 So
s-s Bar silver s4Z Mexican dollars
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
.Lii;:...,p!, NARAEIS

saturday. August {.
COTTOS-Nothing doing.
Receipts OF cotton today bales
Receipts this season to date
5s..Sf. bales
Receipts same day last year-z.<
bales.
Receipts last season 10 same date
3se.si5 bales
NAVAL STORES
SPIRITS OF TCRpENTTNE-
Nothing doing
ROSIS-FTrn $3.50.
TAR-Flrm se0o-
CRUDE TURPESTTNE - Firm
hard, s2.15: dip. s+.30. virgin. $3.50
RECEIPTS TO-DAY.
80 casks spirits turpentine-
21a barrels roS!n.
- barrels tar.
81 barrels crude turpentine-
RECEIPTS SAME DAY LAST lE,r
lo+ casks spirits turpentine.
80 barrels rosin.
80 barrels TAR.
lS3 barrels crude ~turpentIrs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07

Mr.. Malcolm Mcleod. aged - years.
passed away az the James Walker
Memorial hospital yesterday morning
from Bright's disease. He had BEEN at
The hospital about three weeks. He was
a farmer and lived near Elizabe,htown.
He leaves a wife and several children
The remains were sent 10 Clarkton
yesterday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET

New York. August 4.--FLOUR dull,
unchanged Rye -four quiet
CORN AEAL~EIrm: n sI.20 10
sl--5' coarse $40 10 sI.l2: kiln dried
se.se 10 s2.ss.
CoRS-Easy: No. : 5sA elevator.
Options i to sc net lower. September
s5A. December $40.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
RECEIPTS OF COTTON.

New yorE August @+Receipts Of
cotton II. b1@ ports today 3..14 bales
agains<c5.3Ef last week and 1851 la--
year o the week 25-ee0 bale,
against 25-305 last week and s3.i+@
last year. Today's r1eipts at N.w
Orleans 4-e bales arsanst l.722 Iasz
YEA
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
Trying to Get His Son Out of the Navy

Norfolk. Va. August 4.-Zebe Bak-
ley. OF New Jersey. who wants TO get
his son out OF the navy. alleging that
the lad was under age when he enlist
ed, yesterday instituted habeas corpus
proceedings 10 have his son released
from the custody OF Uncle Sam.
The order in the United States court
commands Captain Albert c. Dilling-
ham, commander of the Receiving Ship
Franklin. TO produce the lad in court
at noon on August so to show cause
why the boy should not be discharged.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
1T WAS A BOLD ROBBERY
Negro Snatched Purse From Lady
on Eighth Street.

She Was Sitting Upon the Steps Talk
ing to Another Lady When the
Negro Walked Up-After Getting
Pocket Book He Lost no Time i'm
Making Good His Escape-AIarm
Was Given and for q Time Great
Excitement Prevailed in the Neigh
borhood Of Eighth Street.