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New-York tribune., 1907-09-24
WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER -.
ANSPACIFIC MAILS
De<tInation and steamers

.Takes mail for South Brazil.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-24

Oct s. 500 n
Oct IL, 600 2 n
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ly forbids, he would carry coal around
bottoms.
No secret is made at the offices of
the Panama Steamship company of
the fact that the Dunottar Castle was
leased upon RECOMMENDATION from
val of the secretary of war, who is in
actual control of the company. but
1t is stated there was no alternatives
The stress of trade, and the fact thar
one of the ships OF the line, the Al
lance, had to be retired for extensive
repairs. made 1t necessary to secure
another steamer. No American
steamer was available, so an alien
steamer had to be hired.
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HOLY WAR STARTED.
discrimination of Europeans Begun by
Arabs at Casa Blanca.

Tangier, Aug. 1.-Dr. Merle, who ar
rived here last night on the German
shin which brought number OF
refugees from Casa Blanca, is the bearer
of report to the French charge d
affatres here showing that the slaugh-
ter of Europeans at Casa Blanca was an
outcome of a holy war preached by
the Arabs for the determination of Eur
opeans. ,.oe,
on Monday a number of Arab chiefs
entered Casa Blanca and demanded that
the harbor improvements work cease.
The pasha of Casa Blanca pointed out
that this work was being done with
the sanction of the sultan, whereupon
the chiefs replied that the sultan was
no longer their ruler as he obeyed the
Christians. They then began to inclte
the natives to exterminate all Jews and
Europeans in the town.
On Tuesday morning the natives pc
gan their attack by stoning European,
and when this man tried to flee he was
surrounded and hacked to pieces. This
was the signal for another attack. ana
as soon as the danger became known
the French and Spanish residents rusn-
ed to their respective consulates Tor
protection. During this flight at least
eight were murdered.
M. D'Euville, the French consul, de-
manded that the pasha provide an es-
cort for the recovery of the bodies. the
nasha pleaded at first that he had no
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-01
Helms GIVES UP FIGHT.
VIII Pay Costs of Receivership and
Surrender.

The Helm Brewing company. through
Cliff Histed of Kansas City and, 2. T.
Hazen of Topeka, has decided to sur
render to the state, and pay up their
costs in the receivership suits. Mr..
Histed and Mr.. Hazen called on Attor-
1ey General Jackson yesterday and
notified him of the contemplated action.
II judge from the conference said
General Jackson, that the Helms will
not do any more fighting. There is moth
ing, however, to be given out for publi-
cation
The Helms are supposed to control the
Ferd Helm brewery. the Helm Brewing
company, the Rochester Brewing COM
pany and the Kansas City Brewing
company, besides the Helm Real Estate
company and the Fremont Land and
Improvement company. The latter COM
pany was thrown into the hands of re-
ceivers only a few days ago.
The settlement of the Helm suits Will
no doubt involve the Withdrawal Of the
damage suits commenced against re-
ceivers by one of the Helm clerks who
claimed to own all the property of the
brewing concerns.
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North IWEM NEWS

W. S. Massey of Granville was in
town today.
Joe Reinhelt of Perry was a North
side visitor today.
Miss Bradbury of Silver Lake is the
guest of her sister. Mrs. Cora Tucker.
Representative w. H. Clark of JEFF
ferson county was on the North side
today.
]. H. Wilhelm, cashier of the bank
a Winchester, was a North side Wis
itor today.
Miss Pauline shaffer of Tecumseh
is visiting Miss Edith Holiday and
Miss Mabel Amell.
David Neiswender of Silver Lake left
last evening for visit of a month to
relatives N Columbus, Ohio.
Mrs 1. F. Snedicker of Kansas City
is visiting her son. Mr.. Snedicker, and
family of 1922 Monroe street.
Misses Stella and Myra Ward have re-
turned from a two weeks visit to their
aunt, Mrs. Estella Barnes, at Richland,
Kansas.
j. A. Sheetz. with twenty-five other
members of Marshall's band, went to
Circleville today to play at the Chau-
tauQua.
months visit to friends and relatives
at Chicago, Michigan City and La
Porte, Ind.
Rev. J. Barrett received word yester-
day of the death of his brother at his
home in New Cambridge, Neb.. at the
age of "a years.
Miss Ruby Kelley has returned to
her home in Independence, Mo-. after
a visit to her aunt. Mrs. Snedicker Of
1922 Monroe street.
Merton French has returned from a
visit to Baldwin and taken a position
for the remainder of the summer in
the Pratt hardware store.
Harmony Rebekah Circle will be en-
tertained Friday evening by Miss Fran
ces Short and Miss Ellen Holiday at
the Holiday home, S33 Madison street.
Among the North side visitors today
were A. L. Brooke of Granville, N. w.
Lucas, Silver Lake. John Pennick, Me-
noken, and w. L. Kirkwood. Elmont.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Petro returned
last evening from the City of Mexico.
Mrs. Petro spent the past two months
there and Mr.. Petro Joined her in
July.
Mrs. D. A. Wiser of 1880 jackson
street slipped and fell on the back porch
at her home Tuesday evening breaking
her right arm just above the wrist She
is resting as easily now as could be ex-
pected.
Mrs. Julia Kortz says that the state
ment published that she threatens to
bring suit against the city because the
assessment for paving Central avenue
IS excessive is incorrect. She has no
such intentions and never did have.
Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Whitemen of West
Elmont entertained at a family dinner
Tuesday in honor OF the 50th anniversary
of their marriage. Mr.. and Mrs White
men are among the old settlers of Shaw
nee county, coming here over thirty
years agn- They received in honor of
this golden anniversary many hand
some presents. Their guests were SON.
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Pot
finger and son John of Topeka, their son
and daughter-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs Ed
son Whitemen and their children, Fred
Lena, Herman, Ed Jessie, Tom, David
Laura and Ethel, Mr.. and Mrs. John
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-01
RUN OUT OF BOATS.
The Government Is Forced to Charter
British Steamer.

New York, Aug. because there
is not an available American steam
ship, the management of the Panama
Railway and Steamship company
say, the British steamer Dunottar
Castle which carried Lord Roberts,
Lord Kitchener and General Sir Red
vers Butler to the Transvaal to fight
the Beers, has been leased by the
United States government and sails
today for Colon with Secretary James
Bucklin Bishop, of the Panama Canal
commission, and 100 other passengers
aboard.
This leasing of ship flying a for
eign flag and manned by a foreign
crew has subjected the government to
no little criticism.
AT the recent launching of the Gre
ole. the recent addition to the Nor
gan line feet. E. H. Hartman said
that il the powers that be at Wash
layton chose to use foreign bottoms In
coastwise trade which thsSlaw clear
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| Pennick OF Menoken and children,
Mabel Pearl and Ross. Mr.. and Mrs
Dennis PenneCk of Topeka. Edson
/ BickeI. Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Bickeil and
I little daughter Josephine vino Is great
granddaughter of the host and hostess.
| Mrs. E. Spencer, who has been
visiting relatives in Wamego, returned
to Topeka Tuesday evening and Will
continue her visit to her sister, Mrs.
A NJ. Kent of 1106 Van Buren, street,
sonville, Mich.
The concrete foundation for the new
building for the Gem laundry is in and
work on the brick walls was commenced
this morning. This building is N block
500 Kansas avenue almost opposite the
old place which was destroyed by nre
a few weeks ago.
Rev. F. H. Bentley. pastor of the
Central Avenue Christian church, and
Mrs. Bentley are spending ten days
visiting relatives and friends at Hay
ensville, and there will be no preach
ing services in the Central Avenue
church next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Anderson were
very pleasantly surprised last evening
by a number of their friends at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Marlatt- Mr..
and Mrs. Anderson were the recipients
of a very pretty set of silver knives
and forks. Those present were:
Misses Gertrude Teeter. Myrtle Reedy.
Ethel Glenn, ) enIlle FdSleys MAUI
Paisley, Iva Davis. Bertha Lemon,
Blanche Jones. Mary Roberts, Ethel
Wells, Mabel Marlatt. Lefa Thomas,
Messrs. J. Jennings, Ed Jennings, AL
bert Shocks. Homer Mills. Walter
Roger, Francis Comstock, Miles Roy
er. Lawrence Allen. Kenneth Clark,
IrI Boyce, Charles Hayes, Don Well
man. Mrs. Sawyer and Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Waldman- Mrs. Marlatt was
assisted in entertaining by Mr.. and
Mrs. S. H. Thomas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-01
HoW's This :?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for, any case of Catarrh that cannoI De
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. f. ). Or1H-
NEY & CO., Toledo. o.
We the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the. last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions. and financially able to car
nv out any obligations made by his firm
WALDING. ,KINNAN & MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
tions
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cartridges, but upon further represent
tatiors he finally supplied an escort.
When this rescuing party, however,
reached the scene of the attacks, 1t
was charged by a number of Arab cav
alrymen and forced into flight.
In the meantime, while the Jews and
Europeans were taking refuge on board
the German ship, the Mussulmans be-
gan to attack the laborers employed on
narbor works. They fired on the shore
boats and killed several men, whose,
bodies subsequently were burned. One
workman who tried to swim off to
ship was shot in the water.
There was one German and one
French steamer in the harbor at Casa
Blanca when the German steamer pull
ed out.
It is expected that Casa Blanca viii
be invaded by 10000 Arabs today.
The French cruiser Galilee, which left
here last night for Casa Blanca, should
arrive there today.
Must Answer With His Head.
Paris, Aug. 1.-The pasha of Casa
Blanca will answer with his head to
the French government for the general
security of the city. This is the ulti-
matum which the French cruiser Cali
lee, due to reach Casa Blanca this
morning is conveying.
The French cruiser FOrbin, now at
the Azores, also has been ordered to
proceed to Casa Blanca Immediately.
Action by the French government Will
not, for the moment, go any 1urtHer
than this. The Galilee has been order
ed to take on board all Europeans de-
string refuge.
The French newspapers generally de-
mand that the government administer
a lesson to the sultan. They declare
that the Maghzn, or governing board.
is directly responsible for the occur
rences at Casa Blanca as IT persisted in
maintaining the present pasha there in
spfte of the protests of the diplomatic
corps at Tangier-
The Eclair says it considers that
France has been caught in a trap, and
that the reign of Oudjaby in France has
only served to fan Mussulman fanatics.
ism without demonstrating the power
Of the government.
Advices received by the foreign Office
here confirm the reports that five
Frenchmen, two Spaniards and one
Italian were killed and their bodies
thrown into the sea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-01
The Limit of Life.

The most eminent medical scientists are
unanimous n the conclusion that the gen
orally accepted Limitation of human life
is many years below the attainment DOS
sible with the advanced knowledge of
which the race is now possessed. The
critical period that determines its dura-
ton. seems to be between 80 and 90: the
proper care of the body during this de-
cade can not be too strongly urged care
lessness then being fatal to longevity.
Natures best helper after so is Electric
Bitters, the scientific tonic medicine that
revitalizes every organ of the body. Guar
anteed by all druggists Soc.
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Hong Kong Hotel Collapses.

Hong Kong. Aug. 1.-THE old part
day. 1t is believed that there were
some casualties but nothing definite
on this point has yet been learned.
The Hong Kong hotel is situated on
the Bund and is the principal hotel
here. 1t is frequented by tourists and
is popular with Americans going to
and from Manila.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-01
POOR CHILDREN's OUTING.
Clay Center Women VIII Care for
Fifty From Kansas City.

Clay Center. Kan, Aug. 1.-The
agreed to receive and entertain a num-
Der of poor children from the crowd
ed districts of Kansas City for a couple
of weeks beginning about the middle
of August. When the details of the
plan were laid before the ladies it met
hearty approval and each one agreed
to do her share in the good work of
giving these unfortunate mites of hu-
mainly a breath of Gods pure air.
About fifty children are expected.
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Increased nividend en- S. P.

New York, Aug. 1.-The directors of
the Southern Pacific railway today de-
cIared a quarterly dividend of IA per
cent on the company's common stock.
This is an increase of Il of 1 per cent,
and If continued, will make the annual
dividend 6 per cent instead of per
cent as heretofore.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-01
Ns,dsbipmen Placed on Torpedo Boats

washington. Aug. Orders issuing
from the navy department today show
that a number of midshipmen nave
haen placed on torpedo boat duty. This
marks a new policy in the navy, show
ing the conclusion that the American
navy is deficient as compared with for
eign navies in torpedo boat WoIk.
There are so torpedo boats of various
tvpes in our navy, yet only 16 of them
are in active service. This has been
caused by the shortage of officers, re-
sulting from the heavy demands Tor
s,1ch off1cers for the new battleships go
ing into commission.
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RESTRAINED From Selling Liquor.

Concordia, Aug. Judge Dillon
has granted an injunction restraining
Theodore Gillhouse from selling in
toxicating liquors at the Union hotel,
contrary to the statute in such cases
made and provided.
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MY son. beware of railroads..
Yves, dad
"And women They both abound with
fatal curves. "--Washington Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-01
Four Special Sales
For Friday Morning

These four specials should bring you hurying
down town for the privilege of buying between s.
and II tomorrow. Because they all clean cut
incisive Bargains Because savings offered are Re
markable. Because you are justly entitled to
generous share of every Good thing we offer our
customers. Because there's one time to get these
price Beneits-Friday morning.
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Above are full size 5-octayo or
gans, good tone and in good play
ing order.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-28
PERKINS WINS ON APPEAL
New York Insurance Man Cleared
Of Grand Larceny Charge.
Court Of Appeals Holds Political Cam
palgn Contributions illegal and
Improper but Not Criminal.

Albany, N. Y, Feb. T-The court
Of appeals Tuesday decided in favor
of George W. Perkins, a vice presi-
dent of the New York Life Insurance
company and member of the firm
Of j. Pierpont Morgan & Co., in the
matter Of the charge Of grand larceny
made against him in connection with
the payment Of funds Of the New
York Life to the republican national
campaign in 1904.
Both the opinions expressed by the
Judges agree that the expenditure of
the New York LIES money for cam
paign purposes was illegal and impro-
per. Judge Gray in the majority opin-
lon say:
TT is unquestionably true that the
purpose for which the moneys Of the
company were promised was foreign
to the chartered purposes of the cor
poratlon, but that fact dos not make
the payment q criminal act. The In
nocent motive of indirectly promoting
the corporate affairs through the sup
posed advantage Of the continuance
In power Of the republican administra-
ton, purged the act Of immortality and
1t lacked the criminal intent"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-28
MISSOURI LAWMAKERS.
Antitrust Bills Passed senate-House
Prohibits Bucket Shops and Re-
Stricts Insurance Salaries.

Jefferson City, Feb. 27.-The senate
Tuesday passed the bills prepared by
Attorney General Hadley to assist the
enforcement Of the antitrust laws by
providing immunity for witnesses.
The house passed the senate bill
prohibiting domestic life insurance
companies from paying any officer a
salary in excess of $4,000 without a
vote Of the board of directors, and
prohibiting any company from paying
any officer more than $4,000 salary.
The bill now goes to the governor for
signature to become a law.
BY a unanimous vote the senate
passed the Ely bill to make the con-
duct Of a bucket shop felony, punish
able by imprisonment for not less
than six months nor more than five
years.
The house dropped all routine bust
ness Tuesday and took up the third
reading and final passage of house
and senate bills. The bills were
punched in groups Of six.
A resolution was adopted by the
house which provides that all mem
bers of the clerical force of the house
must be vaccinated or Immediately
discharged.
A bill by Noyes Of Jackson county,
for exceptional care and |
vigilance on the part Of gripmen, mo-
tormen and conductors of street cars
vas passed by the house.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-28

Butte, Mont, Feb. 27.-The count
Of votes Of the Butte Miners union
shows that the proposition fixing the
scale Of wages at "a a day carried By
a large majority and will go into ef-
feet May /. Contrary to reports, the
Amalgamated mines will not be shut
down, but superintendent John Gil
lies says development and construc-
tion work will be suspended for the
present. The miners say the vote is
simply a request for raise of rs
cents per day and that It is unlikely
a strike will result, even II their re-
quest be refused.
Senate ApproprIatss st14,ooo,ooA
Washington, Feb. 27.--The senate
Tuesday passed the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill carrying S114.0OO,000.
1t also passed the Aldrich currency bill
by q vote ow "a 10 II. The currency
bill authorizes the issuance Of ten
dollar gold certificates, 10 the end that
the ten dollar grsenbacks may be
broken up into one, two and five dol
lar bills for which there Is q great de-
mand. Conference reports were
adopted on the naval. army, fortifica-
ton and the District Of Columbia ap-
preparation bill
confsrseS Appointed.
Washington, Feb. 2I.-Conferees
were appointed By the house IN the
postoftice appropriation bin after an
Intellectual effort had been made to
recede and concur In certain Senate
relating to the pay Of
rural letter carriers and railway maii |
snploysA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-28
CHILDREN DIE IN A FIRE
One Teacher and Sixteen Pupils
Perish In Montreal
No Fire Escapes Were Provided and
the Little Ones Were Overcome
BY Smoke.

Montreal, Quebec, Feb. T-Prin-
cipal Maxwell and 16 children persisted
in a fire Tuesday afternoon in the
Hochelaga school of the protestant
school commission.
The fire was first noticed by work
men employed nearby. The teachers
were notified and the work Of getting
the children out Of the building be-
gan. The Kindergarten department
was located on the second floor and
1t was here that the loss Of life oc-
CURED. The children were started
out, but found the lower hall full Of
smoke and refused 10 descend. They
retreated to the rooms whence they
mad come.
The fire by this time was making its
way upward and the smoke growing
so dense that even the experienced
firemen could not stand 1t. Captain
Carson tried to get Miss Maxwell to
go down the lader, but she refused
and rushed back into the back part OF
the building in search Of the children.
Later she was found lying on the
floor with a child beside her. The
death were caused by asphyxiation.
There were no fire escapes in the
building.
Miss Sarah Maxwell, principal Of the
school, was 81 years old. The child
rem who were killed ranged from three
to eight years.
1t is asserted at the office Of Nhe
building commissioner that official
notice was served on the school COM
In November that not only
this school, but 50 others in the city
must be provided with fire escapes at
once. None had been built at the
Hoehelaga school.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-28
STILL Want MORE
Hartman Admit That His Greed
for Railroad Acquisition
Has no Limit.
WOULD TAKE SANTAFE QUICK
Only Restrictions Of the Law Prevent
Him From Forming Gigantic Rail.
road Combine Of TranscOntl.
mental Lines.

New York, Feb. 27.-An assertion b,
o. H. Hartman that Stuyvesant Fisl
was deposed from the presidency o.
the Illinois Central because Of mis-
conduct as to the funds Of the com
pany, was leading feature Of Tues
days session of the Interstate Com
MERGE Commission. Mr.. Hartman
was the only witness Of the day, and
the events brought out by his testi-
mony make the hearing a memorable
one.
Other features Of Mr.. Harriman's
testimony follow:
A continued refusal to answer Ques-
tons relating to individual stock
transactions.
Explanations Of the transfer of
100000 shares Of Southern Pacific
stock to William G. Rockefeller during
the attempt Of James R. Keene to o.
cure control Of the road and of the de-
layed announcement Of the dividends
in Union Pacific and Southern Pa
eific.
Attempts by the government to
show that the Union Pacific charges
unfair rates, STILES competition in the
vast territory traversed by its lines,
and that its dividend of 10 per cent
and its expenditure Of $40 millions on
betterments came from an unfair toll
on its patrons.
Mr.. Hartman already had remark
ed that he did not think 1t would nee
essarily be wrong for road to earn
IL per cent on its capitalization.
Where would you fix the limitf
asked the commissioner.
why, one hundred per cent II you
like" replied Hartman quickly, and |
then outlined his views. He said that |
as long as a road was properly con-
Quoted and gave proper facilities and
1t no higher rate than was charged BY
any other road 1t was entitled to Its
no matter what they were.
There was no reason why the stock
holders should not receive the bene-
Its resulting from good management.
What are you going to do with 1T"
10 was asked.
Are you going to donate It 70 the
or Whatf''
There are several ways By which
'ou could return It to the shippers,"
embarked Mr.. Clements to the amuse-
nent Of the room.
Mr.. Hartman then made 9 plea for
ONE form Of legislation which would
ermit railways to arrange for traf
lc handling under supervision Of
ONE such federal body as the inter
tats commerce commission with
roper regulation and limitations
hitch would enable them 70 handle
heir business lawfully and intsIli-
entity. He though such a Law permit
ng q combination Of roads would poe
Ibly result N lower ratoa
Commi1aionsr Lane then began q
fetch Of the enormous acQuirsmonts !
the Union Pacific under Hartman
3 began win ne lrs1anos Of n ]
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-28
Md Aotlon Il ibo ,kafIsx 'casss.

Austin, Tex, Feb. 27.-The legisla.
tive investigation Of the charges
against Senator Joseph w. Bailey was
not considered by the lower house Of
the legislature Tuesday. Following
the action Of the senate Monday In
discharging the investigating commit
tee and generating Senator Bailey
it was anticipated that the matter
would be presented in the house Tues
day. Apparently with the consent Of
both sides, formal recognition Of the
question was deferred until Wednes
day.