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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13
EVANS IS THROUGH.
Mr.. Jerome, However, Reserves Right
to Cross Examine Expert.

New York, Feb. 13-The direct ex-
| animal ton of DR.. Evans in the Thaw
| case Yves concluded at $3.50 p. m. and
Mr.. Jerome reserved his cross examina-
| ton.
| Harry Thaw came into court with an
air of confidence. DR.. Evans direct ex-
animation was resumed.
Doctor began Mr.. Delmas, taking
| the facts gathered by you during the
eight visits you made to Mr.. Thaw and
the facts embodied in my hypothetical
question, when did the manifestations
of insanity take placer"
Mr.. Jerome objected on the ground
that DR.. Evans had not stated the re-
suits of his test, or the manner in
which they were applied.
Justice Fitzgerald said he understood
the objection to call for the facts on
which the opinion was based.
Mr.. Delmas tflereupon took up the
various points of the physical examina-
ton, one after another asking DR..
Evans to explain the method and re-
suit of each.
DR.. Evans testified first as to the
general condition of Thaw's body as
to nutrition and said it was good. The
condition of the skin also was good.
The results of the test of the re-
f1exes, the doctor explained. Explain
ing the refexes known as knee jerk
and tickling of the feet he said that IN
the latter test there seemed to be un-
usual sensitiveness. Thaw's pupils re-
sponded normally to the tests of light
and distance.
Dr. Evans next gave the details of
his numerous examinations of Thaw's
pulse.
''He exhibited the most remarkable
pulse it has been my opportunity to ex-
anime" said the alienist.
1.-The pulse Indicated nervous con-
troll of the heart showing the sympath-
etic nervous system to be seriously at
fault The irregularity of the heart
was evidenced by the pulse changing
it's rate four times within a minute,
the variance being II to "a beats. 1
have never before known a heart to
act that way. I have known the pulse
to change once in minute, but Mr..
Thaw's pulse would start the first
quarter of a minute at 81 beats and In
the next Is seconds would run to 112
NJ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13
MAY FIX IT UP.
Agreement on immigration Bill
Is in Sight.
May Exclude Foreigners Who
Cause Labor Troubles.

Washington. Feb. 13.-Exclusion of
foreigners who use their passports to
secure admission to the United States
to the detriment of labor conditions in
this country is provided for by an
amendment to the immigration bill
agreed upon by conferees of the sem
ate and house today and reported to
congress. The amendment is the re-
suit of the demand from the Pacific
coast states for the exclusion of Jap
anese coolies and 1t is understood that
it will aid in securing an understand
ing between the administration and
the San Francisco delegation now in
Washington comforting with President
Roosevelt. The provision agreed upon
is as follows:
THAT whenever the president shall
be satisfied that passports issued by
any foreign government to its citizens
to go to any country other than the
United States or to any insular posses
sion of the United States, or to the
canal zone. are being used for the pur-
pose of enabling the present holders
to come to the continental territory of
the United States to the detriment of
labor conditions therein, the president
may refuse to permit such citizens of
the country issuing such passports to
enter the continental territory of the
United States from such other coun-
try or from such insular possessions or
from the canal zone"
The immigration bill has been in
conference since last session of con-
gress and there has been grave doubt
as to whether an agreement could be
reached at all. The principal points
of differences were in relation to the
proposed educational test for immi-
grants, and the provisions that persons
coming to this country solely to avoid
persecution or punishment on re-
ligious or political grounds shall not
be deported because OF want of means
or the probability Of being unable to
earn a livelihood. Both provisions
were eliminated.
1t is believed that had it been for
the necessity of some legislation look
ing to the exclusion of foreigners deem
ed menace to labor there could have
chen no agreement on these PROPOSE
ticns. The immigration bill having
passed both houses last session offered
the best opportunity for LEGISLATION
locking to exclusion of undesirable
classes. In that the adoption of the
conference report on the Immigration
bill is all that it required to make the
provision effective.
Under the agreement of the conferees
the head tax on aliens was fixed at 81
a compromise between the house pro-
vision of 50 and the senate provision of |
So. The senate provision exempting |
from payment Of head tax persons who |
have resided in Canada, Newfoundland |
Cuba or Mexico for one wear was re- !
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13
LOCAL MENTION.

Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Odel of 632
Western avenue are the parents of
son, born Friday.
The receipts from stamps and
stamped paper at the postoffice con-
tinue to show a phenomenal increase.
For January the receipts from this
source were $21, 653.29, an increase
over the month of January, 1905. of
$3731.71 and for the first twelve days
of February an increase of $976.05,
and total receipts for that portion of
the month Of SO, 407.63.
The annual seed, garden and flower.
distribution from congress Is on with
a vengeance and the malls are bur-
dened down with requests for sampise.
This morning the local postoff1ce re-
ceived two mail sacks for distribution.
The following cases of measles were
quarantined today A. E. Heating,
1O3 Buchanan street.; w. H. Dawson,
100 Clay street. and c. J. Carlston,
1912 West second.
A minstrel show will be given by
the colored people of the city soon as
a benefit for an orphans home which
has been lately established east Of the
city.
The Good Government club will meet
Saturday afternoon with Mrs. ]. D.
Mcfarland. 100 Harrison street.
H. J. Bone, United States district at
torney, will leave for Hiawatha this
evening to attend a session of the dis
trict court at that place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13
HAS A BAD LOOK.
Graft Charges i'm Fifth Ward
Sewer Confirmed.
No Rock Existed Where 1t Was
Supposed to BE.

Two holes have been sunk on Hunt
ington avenue. between Polk and Tyler,
and third one has been started be
tween Polk and Western avenue in
the efforts to discover whether the
Fifth ward sewer has been miscOn-
structed. In the first hole at the alley
between Polk and Tyler streets rock
was encountered at a depth of about
eight feet, four feet approximately be-
meath the sewer pipe. Near Polk street
another hole has been sunk to a depth
of eight or nine feet and borings taken
for two feet further. No rock was
found here. Near the alley between
Polk and Western avenue a third hole
has been started and has got down
about four feet.
In the first hole there is an irregular
ledge of limestone. In the other two
holes nothing harder than tough clay
soil has been encountered. Not even
the "nigger heads. the glacial drift
which is all through this section has
been met with to any noticea BILE extent.
A clay soil seems to be the most mark
ed feature.
From the alley between Polk ana
Tyler the grade rises perceptibly on
Huntington avenue until Western ave-
nue.. It is probable that on this ac-
count that the nearest point to the sur
face that the stone will be found will
be at the depth of eight feet. at the al
ley between Polk and Tyler streets
which is we'll towards the bottom of
the grade.
Mayor w. Fl. Davis and Councilmen
F. E. NippS. c. Z. Jordan and Mont
gomery visited the place where the ties,
holes were sunk this morning. Mayor
Davis stated that he did not think it
was necessary to sink the second hole
to a depth of twelve feet The men
who were eXcavating stated that they
had had orders to go down IL feet. Il
think that is entirely unnecessary"
said the mayor as he peered down into
the hole which was then about nine
feet deep. who gave you the orders
to go down? All we want to find is If
the rock is there. We have found that
it isn't and there is no sense in going
down deeper"
Ellis. the engineer engaged by the
city, and asked him concerning the
depth of the second test hole. Ellis
stated that he thought the idea of go
ing down 1 ? feet was a good one-the
profile called for this depth for the
sewer as originally planned.
well, YOU do just what you think
is best. These men are under your
orders and no one else has anything
to say what they should do" said
Councilman Nipps to Ellis.
NJ W. Gilmore, the contractor, who
makes the charges of misconstruction
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13

tanned. The conferees retained also
the house provision exempting from the
payment of the head tax persons arriv-
ing in Guam, Porto Rico or the Ha-
waiian islands, but this does not permit
such persons later Ito migrate to the
United States and avoiding paying the
head tax The house had included the
Philippines in this provision, but the con-
ferees made an exception of those is
lands. There were few other points in
dispute, between the conference COM
mittees and there was no. difficulty in
reaching an agreement on other features
of the bill new feature added to the
measure proposes to amend the naviga-
ton laws relating to the carriage of
passengers by sea by increasing the
air space allowed to each immigrant
passenger. or passengers other than
cabin passengers. y The amendment
agreed upon provides for air space as
follows:
On main deck or deck next below
the main deck Is clear superficial feet
of deck for each passenger.
The report which is in the form of a
complete statute was laid before the
senate by Senator Dillingham;, chair
man of the senate committee on immi-
grafton. Objection was made to it's
immediate consideration and it went
over until tomorrow
Senator Dillingham; explained. that
under the compromise a commission is
provided to go into the whole question
of immigration and report to some
is to consist of three memb ers of the
senate, three members of the house
and three persons to be appointed by
the president.
The president is given authority to
enter into negotiations with any coun-
try for the regulation of the immigra.
ton between the United States and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13
CROSBY STORE IS OPEN.
Resumes Business Today Following
Funeral of Proprietor.

The dry goods store of Warren NJ. Cros-
by was opened for business this morning
after an interruption of three or four
days. The business will be conducted for
the present under the charge of Mr.. w. w.
whitney and a number OF the department
heads, pending the time that some other
arrangements may be made.
1t was Mr.. Crosby's plan prior to his
death to incorporate his business. taking
into the corporation a number of the men
in charge of various departments. but his
alter. these plans Mr.. Crosby's Will has
not been opened, and may not be for
day or so longer, and even possibly later
of the will may largely enter into plans
for the future conduct of the business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13
FOR LINCoLN's BIRTHDAY.
Large Gathering of Colored People in
Representative Hall.

The Lincoln day gathering of the
colored people of Topeka in repre-
sentative hall last night was one of
the largest ever held in Topeka. Rep
resentative hall was crowded. over one
thousand people attending. The gal
leries were crowded and over three
hundred had to content themselves by
standing in the lobby.
Nathaniel Sawyer, of Topeka was the
principal orator and his address was
one of the best ever heard by the col
ored people on a like occa sion.
Prof. w. T. Vernon presided at the
meeting and in closing made a short
address which expressed in elegant
terms a fitting tribute to President
Lincoln, the emancipation of the color
ed race.
Several we'll rendered selections
were contributed to the programme by
the Cumberland Boys band.
The meeting on the whole was one
of the most successful of the kind ever
held and much credit is due to J. H
B. Taylor, who. as chairman of the
on arrangements. had the
responsibility for the entertainment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13
TOO SOON TO INTERFERE.
Western Union TcIegraPhers Apply to
the GOV ernr1,ent

Washington, Feb. 13.-President
Roosevelt today received a dispatch
from a representative of the telegraph
operators who were threatening to
strike in Chicago, inquiring whether
any thing can be done toward settling
the difficulties arising between the
Western Union Telegraph company
and its operators at Chicago.
President Roosevelt turned the
message over to Commissioner Neil
of the labor bureau.
1t was said a the White House that
as the strike had not2 taken place,
there is nothing to be done al this
time. If the strike should be officially
declared the government might be
able to offer its aid in settling the diff
ferenCeS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13

frightened after the auto had passed,
breaking. loose and running down Hun
toon street to; Van Buren, street. At
this point they turned into the yard of
the sold 1untoon property and tore
themselves loose from the wagon. The
auto was running very slowly and the
first intimation that the occupants had
that the team of horses were frighten-
ed was the noise of the approaching
vehicle The milk wagon was not in
jured beyond broken tongue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13
BURLINGTON WINS.
VIII Transport TranscontinentaI Mail
f- IS Usual.

Washington. Feb 13.-TIt is an
nounced atsthe postoffice department
today that the transcontinental mail
will continue to be forwarded by the
way of the Burlington route.
In this official statement is made
the decision of Postmaster General
Cortelyou in a railway mail case that
has attracted attention throughout the
country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13
RnIInrd Is Released.

E. D. Billiard, who was arrested a
day or so ago on a charge of having
robbed the home of Mrs. Chapman on
Monroe street was released by Judge
McCabe of the city court this morning
as the evidence introduced indicated
that the man wanted for the theft
might be most any one else besides the
man who was being tried
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13
They Made a "AfiIky Way"

A team of horses attached TO milk
wagon belonging to E. A. Poponoe, liv-
ing FIVE miles south of the city, became
frightened at passing automobile this
morning and dashed down Huntoon
street leaving a trail of milk behind
them. An automobile belonging to
Mayor Davis passed the team near To-
peka avenue and the horses became
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13
Davis Is Fined $50.

In the case of the state against
Charles Davis who was charged with
assaulting William McElroy last week
with a pick handle. ak handle or some
thing of a kindred hardness, a fine or
$40 was assessed against Davis by
Judge McCabe of the city court this
morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13
Morgan Rate Bill wins.

The Morgan maximum freight rate bill
on grain and grain products will be re-
ported back from the railroad committee
of the house this afternoon. with the rec.
ommendation that 1t be passed The bin
has been amended by the committee SO
that the reduction proposed is 20 per cent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13
Fatal F,xpIosion i'm Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Feb. IA boiler has
exploded in restaurant on Second
street near Spring and a brick build
ing at the location collapsed 1t is said
that two persons are dead and nearly
a score injured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13

washington, Feb. 13.-The conference
between Mayor Schmitz and his assistants
from San Francisco on the japanese
school question, will be held at o'clock
this D. m, instead of 2:45, as previously
announced. Today the president had a
conference with Secretary Root, presuna-
ably this subject, and also with Com
missioner Sargent. of the immigration bu-
reau, who recently made a through inves-
LEGATION of Japanese immigration into the
Hawaii
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13
JAPAN is CONFIDENT.
Satisfied There VIII Be No Trouble
With Uncle Sam.

Toxic Feb. 13.-Afternoon-Despi the
apparent hitch IN the Japanese negotia-
lions between President Roosevelt and
the San Francisco board authorities con-
hdence continues in the presidents final
success. Reports from abroad received
here from reliable source agree in at
.tributing the talk of war with America
as an anti-Japanese agitation, the work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13
roo LARE mo- classify.

"A gossanler coEering of beauty and fair
ness, bestowed ~ Satin skin powder. 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

John BurIey of 1900 North Tyler
street died this morning of consumption
at the age of so years. The funeral ar
rangements have not as yet been made.
Prudie Mcfarland died of diphtherfa
last night at the residence on West
Sixth street in sthey Arlington addition.
The deceased was seven years of age
No public funeral was held and the in
terment took place this afternoon at
p. m. in Topeka cemetry.
Mrs. Henrietta Jones died at the
home of her son. o. S. Jones. APT Polk
street, yesterday. The cause of death
was old age. the deceased being IS
years of age. The funeral will be held
at the residence Thursday afternoon at
2:30 D. M and the body will be inferred
in Topeka cemetery.
Word has been received in Topeka of
the death of Mrs. Rena Fasoldt, for
merly Of Topeka, which occurred in
Hollywood, Gala; February 8. The de-
ceased was a sister of Mrs. A. B. Cros-
ky of Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13

Largest and most complete line of
wall paper and decorative goods in the |
CITY. c. Nj Hill. S13 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-13

VioIcts, Violets. VioIets.
Plenty of them for Valentines.
MRS. HOLLCRAFT.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-04-11

man must supply the deficiency.
Interest in this subject means
a more hopeful future. The
schools are wisely taking the lead
in emphasizing Arbor Day work.
On this line the Governor in his
Arbor Day proclamation has the
following to say:
"By proper appeal to the
loyalty and public spirit of the
students, it will be possible for
the beaulifving OF school grounds
to be secured, and at the same
time for this Invaluable lesson to
be taught. The children should
understand that each growing
tree has a life, the destruction of
which is an oilcnse. And thus
will the duty of man to beautify
the earth and make it A better
home, be impressed upon those
who are entering upon the active
duties of life.
Householders would do well
to occupy the day not only in
planting trees, but in renovating
and identifying their homes and
grounds, as a means of preserving
health, and as a valuable object
lesson to their children and
neighbors.'
Lehi can point with pride to
her school grounds. Without
doubt they are among the best
kept public school grounds of the
the state and are cxerting a
powerful influence for good upon
the boys and girls in school.
Let each home get the spirit
of improvement. Clean up the
yards, provide lawn and flower
garden, plant a few ornamental
trees and besutify home and city.
PREPARE FOR NEXT MON
DAY.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-04-11
Great Conference
Gathering.

One of the greatest conferences
ever held in Salt Lake City closed
last Sunday. Besides filling the
large tabernacle and assembly
hall hundreds of people who
could not gain entrance attended
open air meetings within the
grounds, These people had come
from all parts of the world.
Many Of them were officers who
had come to receive instructions
and give reports, but the great
body of the people came not as
delegates or officers but as men,
bers Of religious body, toreceivs
counsel and spiritual food.
1t would be impossible to find
II like gathering in any other
religious organization. The
Presbeterians, Methodists or other
churches hold their conventions
of delegates at which matters of
policy and business are discuss
ed but on a large scale their
people from the ranks do not ira
vel long distances voluntarily to
hear doctrine expounded in veri-
fcation of their faith.
A glance at the throng of con-
ference visitors reveals the charac-
teristics of the people. Earnest,
honest, Woodworking men and
women predominant. Their
tanned faces and rough hands
suggest an outdoor life of toll,
and their general demeanor sin.
cerity of purpose, 1t is an in
spiration to mingle with such
people and partake Of their spirit
of devotion.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-04-11
Fire Protection.

Two recent fires in Lehi, that
might have resulted more SER
iously, have called attention to
our preparations against losses
from that great destroyer. First
our small organization has shown
itself to be efficient, responding
promptly, and working hard and
with effect. 1t is due to the
boys who work in the fire brigade
to say they are entitled to the
commentator and support of the
public. Second, the supply Of
water is entirely inadequate to
quench fire of any magnitude
in some localities. This is espec-
tally true during dry parts OF
the year, but is a serious handi-
cap to the efficiency of the fire
department at any time.
1t has been suggested that
tanks be placed underground and
kept filled with water at the in
tersection of certain of our
streets. As the hose belonging
to the fire engine reaches two
blocks these would not have to
be placed very near to one
another to secure comparative
safety. The city, we believe,
should investigate the advisa-
bility of taking this prccsution.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-04-11
rrou,.rsd Ennll,h Women.

Tire pltbrow lassies OF the Lanca
shire colleries wear trousers while en-
gagged in their work. although at home
and Gu Sundays female garments are
dom ed. Possibly, however, the most
remarkable man woman" in England
at the present time is Lady Jack,
the daughter of a distinguished naval
officer, who works on a farm near st
Mary Cray, dressed in a neat Norfolk
skit, with cap, leggings and boots ia
match. Tall and muscular, she shares
all the rough work with the laborers
--Tld-Bit
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-04-11
sa,roh for eif.otIv. carttldue.

Tho Swiss military musbetry ex
perts are conducting experiments Ia
solve problem that has proved a diff
ficmty for all armies. The object is
to ird a cartridge which will be OF
equal efficiency at short and LONG
ranges. Now, in France and Germany
this end Is not yet attained. The Ger
man bullet MARK 81 is light and is
good at short ranges, while not so pre-
else 1t the long ones. The French bull
let Mark D. has the opposite defect
It lie weak at ranges shorter than 400
yards. The Swiss army authorities
believe they have bullet which will
solve the problem.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-04-11
Arbor Day.

Next Monday, April 10, will
be Arbor Day, the day set apart
by law and proclaimed by the
governor Of the state us day for
planting trees, shrubs, and flow
ers, and otherwise beautifying
surroundings. The custom of
setting apart one day Of the year
for such purposes was suggested
by the Honorable j. Sterling
Morton of Nebraska and has met
with such general favor that
nearly all states of the union now
have a legal holiday devoted to
the planting and related inn
provements.
Utah which was once barren
desert is being made a paradise of
beauty largely by the men who
plant and cultivate trees, shrubs,
and flowers. Nature has done so
little in providing forests, dells,
or shady coves in our state that