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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

John Palmer, the father of George
3. Palmer, the undertaken of this city,
died at his home in Lake Villa, q
suburb of Chicago, last Friday, jan
uary 4th. Mr.. Palmer was born Sep
tember II, 1922, and was eighty-four
years Of age at the time of his death.
Mr.. Palmer had lived in Lake Villa
for thirty-three years. and was the
owner of the present. site of the city
which he sold to Mr.. Leeman several
years ago. Mr.. Palmer retired from
active business over twenty years ago.
Mr.. Palmer was visiting his children
in Evanston and Chicago about three
weeks ago when he hurt his toe in
some manner and blood poisoning
finally set in which led to his death.
Mr. George B. Palmer of this city was
in Chicago attending the funeral and
returned to Topeka today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-08

Guy Swallow, who got a job In the
senate, was formerly sheriff Of Jeffer-
son county. and not a bird. 1t may be
further stated that his coming has
nothing to do with spring, and that
when the other swallows homeward
fly he will not be in the flock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-08

Probate Judge Hayden this after
noon received a telegram announcing
the death of ]. L. Kramer, formerly of
Richland and a well known early set
tier of Shawnee county. His death
occurred at Funbury, ILL.,, but. the
nature of his death is not known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-08

The funeral of Mrs. Clarence Smith
has been changed from Wednesday to
Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from the
residence at 1909 Harrison street. This
is done to allow a brother who is on
his way from Oregon to reach here in
time to attend the services.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-08
Lace Department

Short Lengths of Appliques, from
one to five yards, in white, cream and
ecru, from narrow and fine to wide and
heavy effects, cheap and medium and
fine qualities, marked about one-half
off.
Point de Paris and Torchon Laces,
edges and insertions, broken sets, short
lengths and soiled, narrow and wide
widths, been selling for Zoe, 15c, zoe,
clearance price. ........... BE yard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-08
Ribbons

Lot l. Fancy and plain ribbons, from
3 to inches wide, have been selling for
15c ice, 25c, clearance price. 10c yard
Lot 2. Fancy and plain ribbons,
widths up to Z inches, beautiful quail
ties and patterns, broken pieces, have
been selling for Soc, soc, 75c, clearance
price Observation-Disclosures. Zoe I'd
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
THREE FLAYS 4 SUCCESS YALE THESPIANS SCORE German, Spanish and French Productions Given With
 Understanding.

Successful to- marked degree the Yale thespians trod the boards at College sreet hall last n.gAt. Span n love-makers vied with bashful German spoken students and in the last play of the three, love and disdain Nere voiced in the language of gay Paris.
 The Spanish play. Fl Doctor y Fl Enfcrnas, began the entertainment ot the large audience. As Don Crispin NJ O.. Parry '09 thrust loving tones into his expressive voice, wooing to win the one maiden of the play, DOna Tomassa as represented by the girl of gir,s c. IF. Crocker '0S. This first representa- ton of a Spanish play at Yale speaks. well for future efforts.
 Scenery and. costumes were unusually appropriate and attractive The uni versity orchestra did it's full share
 Finer Muss sHeiraten," or "0ne Must Marry had a cast of four char acters. Its simplicity involving the necessity of one of two brothers mar rying Luise, and Luise as portrayed by Fl. T. FIeitmann O9, was worth loving, added to the humor. H, s. Snead, a Shelf junior, as Jacob Earn, was un- willing to marry. This is unusual in Shelf. juniors, but snead made it seem realistic. Gunther Lessing, law sen for, played the Dutch aunt to perfec- tion. The charm of the play h3'y- ever, was largely due to Thomas AcheHs 'OS, whose gift is certain.
 With equal ability Achel's took the leading role in the elaborate French play wherein c. T. Crocker, of the girlish figure and modish gowns, again made a hit
 In the two acts of Le Pretexte, the French language was reeled off with incredible facility. Gestures, shrugs, impassioned tones and the heavy stamp of mans maidenly foot, carried through to a curtain raising end the third of three creditabe dramatic performances.
 Credit is due to Dr. schevill, T. Achelis and MT. Short, who have been busy the past month selecting and coaching the choice material from one hundred candidates.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
ASTONISHING STORY
NitEcss in Druce Case Tells of Mock
 Burial.

London, Nov. 18-The venue in the Druce case, involving the claim to the Duke of Portlands estates, was trans ferred from the Marylebone to the Clerkenwell police court to-day, and, though the latter court is the center of an east end slum, the same fashion able audience was present as attended the preceding sittings
 Robert C. Caldwell, of Staten Island, N. Y., was again in the witness box, but added little to previous informa- tion furnished. He made the soma- what astonishing statement that the fifth Duke of Portland, wearing the whiskers in which he is said to have disguised himself as the late Thomas Charles Druce, was walking about the Baker street bazaar, talking to resi- dents, just before the coffin supposed to hold Druces body left the prem ises.
 The presiding magistrate, Mir. Flow den, closely questioned Caldwell re- garding the reasons for the alleged mock funeral, but the witness said he was unable to enighten him.
 Miss Mary Robinson, said to be the daughter of southern planter, and owner of tho diary (which figures in the case and which is alleged to have been stolen, was the next witness. Miss Robinson testified that the diary was stolen from her in the street No- vember ?.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
EARTHQUAKE IN ITALY
People Lad But Barely Recovered
 from Previous Shock.

Reggio di Calabria, Italy, Nov. 1S.-- The province of Reggie di Calabria was visited by another severe earthquake at 2:20 D. n today. It was especially severe at Brancaleone, Ferruzzano and Bianco. and number of houses were shattered or damaged. The people who had summed up courage to return to their homes after the quake of Oc- tober 27 again became panic-stricken and fled a second time to the country. Some Of them are eamped tonight in the open air, while others have taken refuge in subterranean grottoes, Men and women. rich and poor, priests and soldiers, are thrown in together and the devout are raising prayers to the Madonna and the saints to succor them in thsir misery. The gravity of the situation is increased by the inclem- cncy of the weather. A second violent shock was experienced in this town at 3 D. nn today. The people were thrown into a state of consternation, which was added to by the stories of further damages at Ferruzzano. Assistance has been sent to this place.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
BIG BLOCK ON FIRE
Prompt Work Of Bremen Saves Me
 Intyre Building.


 The prompt response of the firemen of Company No, f, at S;O5 o'clock last night prevented what might have prov ed a serious coniagration in the zone of Grand avenue, between Wallace and East streets The fire was in the kit chen of the apartments of Theodore Potenza upon the top floor of a four story brick building owned by John Mcintyre at 5S5 Grand avenue.
 The Potenzas left their home shortly before 8 o'clock. They neglected then to change the drafts in the kitchen stove. When the tenants below smell ed smoke they went above stairs to investigate and found the noble kitchen stove red hot and the room cracking with flames
 The tenants sent word to the Grand avenue police precinct and an alarm was sent in from the box in front of there, the response being made by Hose company No. 4, which after hard struggle prevented the fire from burning it's way through to the attic. The fire was confined to the kitchen.
 The damage will not exceed $20O.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
LANDER MACHINES
 OPPOSED BY MANY
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 by power for developing certain parts of the body. The system consists of twenty-four machines. There Is nc muscular activity required on the part of the patient taking the treatment.
 Dr. Arnold maintained that he had machines at his gymnasium similar to the ones that MT De 1a Chapelle de- scribed, and that the poor children of the city were welcome at any time 10 exercise upon them He was not in favor of the city appropriating any money for Dr. De La Chapelle or any other private individual
 Mir. De La Chapelle made speech in which he bitterly arraigned those physicians that had attempted to de- feat his efforts to establish the school. He said that the physicians who had attemrtel this were afraid that the in- ttoduction of the treatment would in- lure their business He said that there wasn't physician in New Haven who was able to write an exercise preseip-
 He said that the opposing physicians did not represent the entire body of physicians in New Haven. and that there would have been larger mum Der on hand had not the weather been bad. He wanted another hearing.
 All of the physicians named with the exception of Dr. Bacon arose and left the meeting before it was over
 MT. De La Chanelle said that inde- pendent of any action the aldermen might take in the matter he had about decided to establish the institute any, how.
 At the executive session of the com mittee the members expressed them selves as very much interested in the machines of Mir, De La, Chapelle They are going to look into the matter any how Since Dr. Arnold said he had some excellent exercise machines the committee decided to visit the Ander- son Gymnasium compny. of which he is the head, on Saturday.
 While the committee seems to favor the medico- exercise treatment, they are not prepared at this time to recommend an appropriation tor the institute
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
ENLARGE KIT-KAT CLUB
New Constitution is Adopted and a
 Broader Policy Entered Upon.


 At meeting of the Kit Kat clur held in the classic shades of Fayer- weather hall last night 1t was voted tc adopt a new constitution, which will double the membership of the club. The constitution was adopted after a long debate, in which more eloquence was shown than in the debates over the adoption of the national constitution.
 Expansion was what the new con- stitution aimed at more than anything else, and in this 1t was following the natural trend of the times. Up to now the five who capture the fresh man English prizes have become members of the club, the membership thus always continuing at fifteen. Last night it was decided that the five who were elected by merit should choose five others with literary quail ifcations to complete the membership of the club,
 These five after being decided upon by the five members of their class must also be passed upon by the whole club. The term literary qualifications" has feazed the members somewhat, and all ready there are candidates in the field who can write checks, prize fights, book reviews, letters and church slips.
 The Kit Kat club was formed four years ago. Laurence Vail Updegraff, who is now In Mexico, is president and Karl Eugene Murohey is secretary. The new constitution was drawn up by Rob- ert Moses and the new members will be elected at the next meeting.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
TWENTY BABIES RESCUED
Carried from Danger of Fire in an
 Undertaker's Shop.

Ware, Mass, Nov 1S.-Firemen and citizens carried twenty babies to plac- es of safety from a burning tenement block in Nonameseck square late this afternoon. The children are all of Polish parentage, and their parents, and brothers and sisters old enough to work are employed in local factories so that they were not at home when the fire broke out Two women who act as caretakers for the children of the eight tenements in the block be- came frightened when they learned that the building was on fire at the street floor and rushed to the street screaming wildly.
 The fire was in an undertaker's store room directly under the stairway The damage was not heavy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
NO BLAME LAID
 F0R GARDE FIRE
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Continued from First Page.) strength for the puppose for which they are to be used.
 T am, however, of the opinion that such ropes should, for such length as extends beyond the outside window sills, ba of wire, thus preventing their being weakened by burning or chafng when in use,
 Ah examination of the brackets to 'Whieh the ropes are attached. and Waich are fastened to the inside win 1, dow casings in the several rooms by means Of four one-inch screws, leads me to the oDlnion that eald brackets are not such as should be used for the purpose Intended.
 "A fire occurring in the rooms might soon, as in this case, burn the window castings, and at once render the brack- cts, fastened as they now are. very in- secure.
 T believe if the brackets were bolted in some manner they would be very much more secure, as to safety of the fastenings and the liability of being burned away.
 T find that said death was not caused by the criminal act, omission, or carelessness of any other person or rersons.
 Tn accordance with the statute I have delivered the body of deceased to his brother-in-law, David Ballard.
 ELI MIX.
 Coroner Dated New Haven, Conn, this 18th day of November. 1907.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
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appear before bids close for the treas
 ury certificates and that the monetary
 phase of the crisis will then tend to pass away.
 Throughout the day reports circu- lated, with more or less definiteness, that the banking house of J. P. Nor gan was organizing a syndicate for the purpose of taking over consid- erable block of the new treasury is- sues, the amount being variousy stat ed from S25, 5,O00,000 to $100,O00O00 Late in the day Q member of the firm gave a specific denial to these reports, saying that he knew of no such sym dicate, either as to the Panama canal bonds or the treasury certificates. He added that no further negotiations were contemplated for securing gold from the Bank of France. Notwith- standing this specific denial, the re- ports continued to circulate that an organization of financiers was conten1- plated to take up portion of the pro- posed issues, but no confirmation of the reports could be secured.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
NOTEWORTHY DINNER
Flesh of Animals from Four Quarters
 of Earth.

New York, Nov. 1S.-Members at tending the fifth semi-annual dinner or tme Canadian camp at the Hotel As tor tonight feasted from menu made up from the flesh of animals found Tn all four quarters of the world. Some of those who spoke were Robert Bell, chief geologist of the geological survey of Canada, whose subject fas Fifty one years of camp life in Canada and Commander Robert P. Peary, the Arc tic explorer, who spoke on My North Polar hopes and plans"
 Commander Peary said that he be- lieved he would succeed, and that the efforts made to find the North Pole were worth whileg because the pole was the actual northern boundary of the United states.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
HATTIE WILLIAMS PLEAsEs.

Miss Hattie Williams made hit at the Hyperion theatre last night when she presented her musical play, "The Little Cherub." The hit of the evening was the song, "Td Like to Be q Boy, The dexterity with which the girls handled the "pigskin" caused much merriment and laughter among tho audience Miss Williams, as usual, was a great favorite with the hout . and she was repeatedly encorsd. Tho star was ably supported by NEessrs. James Blekeslee, will West, Henry V. Donnelly and the other members of her company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
BERKELEY MEcN,s CLUB.

At this weeks meeting of the Berke- ley Mems club tomorrow evening, the speaker will be Judge L. w Cleaveland, who will give sketch of his recent trip to England, Scotland and Ireland, including also visit to tho city of Paris, The club will meet aa usual St 8 o'clock at the City Mission house, No. 29l Orange street All are weieonS with free admission. At tho close Y the address the monthly club supper will be served for all who secure their supper cards 1t the Mission house of flee before WednesdaN hoen,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
INVESTIGATES LIBRARY.

Westport Nov. 1S-Because of the sickness of Morris K. Jessup of New York, donor of the new public library bullding to this town. the dedication which was to have been held this week has been postponed for three months Nr, Jcssup has been obliged to so south, The structure is practically com- pleted, but it will remain closed until the recovery of the donor
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
Anm1nA1- A. $. SNOW REr1REs.

Washington Nov. 1S,-Rear Admiral A. S, Snow of the navy retired from active service to-day by operation of the age limit. Admiral Snow was a native of Maine and graduated from the naval academy in 1869. He has been succeeded in command of the Boston navy yard by Captain Willitm Swift
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
MEDAL FOR DOC CARY
Popular Druggist Honored by Nun
 Der of Friends.

The many friends of John R. Cary the popular druggistMof State al Bradley streets last evening eonferrI upon him well deserved honor in Il shape of beautiful gold, medal sui ably inscribed for his brave condJ at the fatal fire thef other night. The presentation speech was made A. J, Sloane, and was flttingly resporI ed to by the doctor. The medal is in the shape of a ft shield and at the top is a fire hat. n. Inscription follows:
 Asehenbroedel Medal
 Presented to John c. Caryl
 By His Many Friends
 For His Heroic Conduct
 On the Morning of
 The Garde Hotel Fire. Following the presentation MT. Cal le entertained the party at lunch. So of those present were; Representa- F. L. Lehr, pr. lKlanke, Louis Fd' burg, George H. Rhynedauer A, Sloane, Captain Twining, Arthur Del E. MaeNeil. John Murphy, Chris. HI zenheim and Charles Pinkham.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19

The local high school football team will meet the New Haven high school eleven Wednesday afternoon on Athlet- ic field. The game is to be called at 3 o'clock and a close contest is looked for by the local enthusiasts Efforts are being made by Captain Clark to try and arrange game with the Derby high school eleven for Thanksgiving morning
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
THAT BLoUNT GIFT
No Statement Given Out After Meeting
 of Yale Corporation.

Judge Henry stoddard, who went to England several weeks ago to look af- ter the interests of Yale in the settle ment of the Blount estate, made re- port to the Yile corporation at it's meeting yesterday.
 Following the sss1ion of the members of the corporation Secretary Stokes said that no report on the gift could be made public as yet. Hc said that noth-
 7s official would to gwen out until liter the meeting of the corporation in Decembea
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
R1Oy THE1IsnLvEs UP.

Lisbon Nov IS,-Three anarchists were engared in this city to-day in the dangerous occupation of making bombs when the material with which they were working exploded. Two of the men were killed outright, and the third was arrested before he could get away
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19

The Ansonia ". c. T. U. will hold tea tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. c. B. Wooster at 1O1 Howard avenue to which all friends of the members are cordially invited to at- tend.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19

Foresters hall was the scene of a merry gathering last evening when the local L. o. T. M. held very success ful whist and entertainment Besides the local members and friends present many Maccabees from Bridgeport vera present. The hall was artistically dec or2ted with flags and bunting for tha occasion and presented a fine. ep-ear- ance. Following the fine eltertan
 ment which was presented whist wa
 enjoyed for over an hour Upon the conclusion of the card playing refresh
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19

T. F. Murphy, of the N. s. depart ment of justice was in this city yes- terday, getting the local crime statis- tics for the government. He spent the entire day looking over the court records for the year of 1906.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19

A peculiar case came up in the police court before Justice Tucker to-day Christopher Kosh alleges that Herman Bellin sold him a stove TOT sS0 guar anteed to be a good cooker and baker and which was neither He asks for $i0 damages, The case was continued because neither side was ready Att torney M. c. Isbell appears for the plaintiff and Attorney F. M. Mccarthy for the defendant.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19

About 8 o'clock to-day three men were driving down Main street in buggy and when they arrived about opposite Walter Fitzslmmons cigar store the horse which was very spir- tied animal became Frightened and un- manageable and started down the street at a terrific rate. When opposite the bank the vehicle struck the curb stone with such force that one Of the men was thrown out.
 He struck on his head on the side, walk and scraped a large piece from his head He lay stunned for few minutes and when assisted to his feet he ran down the street to join his com panions who had regained control or the horse, A dog was tied in the car rlage at the time of the runaway ana the way he howled resembled, it is said, the shrleks of woman in dis tress.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
ANSONIA.

Special Journal-Courier News service)
 Ansorio, Nov. 18-In an attempt to blow open the safe in the office of the Redshaw Box shop on Lower Main street, robbers last evening around 8 o'clock set fire to the building which before it was extinguished destroyed ! the entire interior What was not gut ted out by fire was destroyed by water. It is thought the damage was almost covered by insurance,
 The building is a two story affair and about thirty-fve girls were employed there who will be put out of a position by the work of the thieves. The buld- ing Is situated back in the yard of the Ansonia lumber mill and if it was not for the fact that the pudding took fire the robbers might have accomplished their end.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19

Buy your presents a Early the day and cary in December
 That will be your biggest gift of the hoidaysto the workers behind sPubshd by request Consumers League and Editor Of
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ments were served by the floor commit tee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19

Lawn Handkerchiefs at the mod est price of 2sc. They're sheer shamrock lawn qualities, with col ored borders and some neat effects in conventional patterns. The 'ker- chief novelty of the season.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
10 Christmas Shoppers :

the counters and on the delivery wagons Consumer"