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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-30
KERN IN MICHIGAN.
Democrat Candidate VIII Speak in
Saginaw Tonight.

Battle Greek. Mich. Sept. 30.-John
w Kern. Democratic nominee for vice
president. spent an hour in this city
today. elrouLe to Saginaw where he
viii Speek tonight at 4 meeting pre-
iminary TO the Democratic state con-
vention to be held there tomorrow
Mr. Kern with a good sized delegation
from Kalamazoo. arrived in a cold
driving rain He was taken to the
rooms Of the AtheIston club There
the time was passed Informally with
several score Of club members and
citizens
M Kern spoke briefly urging 10y
atty TO country and clean politics The
vice presidential party left at 3 o'clock
for Lansing, where brief stop will be
made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-30
LITTLE GIRL KILLED.
Four Others Injured by Being Run
Down by an Auto.

Kansas City, Sept 3o--One person
paarI C.oehenour. aged 10 years, was
killed and four others injured here
last night when a motor Car carrying
a number of passengers colHded with
and demolished a light road wagon at
Hunter avenue and BroadWay- me
motor car was unfnjured and con-
tinued on its way without stopping to
inspect the damage It had done. The
injured are:
Mrs. Jennie A. Bucher. aged AZ, five
ribs broken; believed TO be injured IN
+ernaIIv- NAV die: Florence Bucher.
aged IA. head cut; badly shaken up
Robert Gochenour. aged II. severely
bruised: Mrs. Alice Gochenour,
AGED a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-30
NOT YET DECIDED.
Loeb says President May or May Not
Go on the Stump.

Washington. Sept 30--Secretary
Loeb today made the statement that
President Roosevelt had no intention
at present Of making a speaking tour
in behalf OF the Republican candidate
for the presidency. Many invitations
had been received by the president,
Mr. Loeb said. but Mr.. Roosevelt
never has stated that he would take
the stump
When asked whether II the situa-
ton took such a turn that the presi-
dent might consider making a speak
ing tour would materially aid the Re
publican cause. the president in that
event would take the stump, Mr.
Loeb replied that he might or might
not do so, and added that no one
could tell what the future would bring
forth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-30
MRS. BRYAN EXPELLED.
Story That She Was Let Out OF School
for Riding With Mr.. Bryan

New York. Sept 3o.-A special to
the World from Brockton, Mass.
says.
1t is said that Mrs William Jen-
nings Bryan-before she became Mrs.
Bryan-was once expelled from
school on account Of taking a carriage
ride with Mr.. Bryan. The Rev
Julian s WadswoFth. pastor OF the
Central Episcopal church of Brock
ton. accompanied them on that mem
orable ride The future Mrs Bryan
was then attending Jacksonville
Presbyterian academy in Illinois. II
was while Bryan and Wadsworth were
students at Illinois college in Jack
Sonville. She was later resnstated
and became valedictorian OF her class
as did Mr. Bryan of his.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-30
wM. GETHIN LOCATED
Missing Mcpherson Man Finally Dis
covered Ut in Maine

Mcpherson. Sept 3G--Wn- Gethiu.
who rnysteriously disappeared from
here about August 10. 1907. has been
located in Fegas Ne where sick al
most to death he hag remained all
summer. His family. Mrs Gethin and
four children. have left for that place
and will make their home there. For
over a wear his family have not
known OF his whereabouts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-30

New York. Sept a0.-While busf-
ness men are complaining that the
supply Of office boy timber Of the right
sort fs H-oefuily scaut in this city the
Children'S Aid society viii try to make
good the deficiency II IS about 70
conduct a training class for Office and
srrand boys three evening a week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-30
TAN of a Comet Seen.

Butte, Mont, Sept 30.-What ap-
parently was the tail OF a comet very
distant was witnessed in the heavens
of this city last night The phenomenon
was viewed by hundreds of people
It first appeared as a slender white
streak gradually widening and
Ieugthenfng. extending across the
zenith ike SiIverF rainbow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-30
STRIKE IS OFF.
Canadian Pacific AIachinists VIII Re-
turn to Work

Winnipeg Man. Seot- 30.-The
strike of Canadian Pacific machinistS
which started August 4. was declared
off early today About 10000 men
are affected The terms of settlement
have not Yet been announced It was
decided to declare the strike of in the
west first This viii be followed by
a similar declaration in the east
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-30
ORDERS SO AIRSHIPS.
\ Frenchman Makes 100000 Con-
tract With Wilbur Wright

Lemans. France. Sept 30.-Lazare
Weller. the French aeroplane promo
tor. announced today that he had
given an order 20 Wilbur Wright for
the construction of fifty Wright AFRO
planes. The amount Of this contract
IS 100000. and Mr. Weller is con-
vinced that Mr. Wright can carry It
orr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-30
DAVIS BOUND OVER.
Held in Bond OF $4,000 ON Rustin
Murder Charge.

Omaha. Neb-. Sept 30.-Charles
Edward Davis, charged with the
murder OF DR.. Frederick Rustin. has
been bound over to the district court
in bond OF $4,000. which was signed
BY his two brothers Mrs Rice proh-
ably will be released on bond to ap-
pear as a witness at the trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-30
INNES IS I'LL.
Noted Bandmaster Dangerously Sick
of Fever.

Seattle Wash Sept 30.-Frederick
IuneS the well known bandmaster aud
musical director OF the Alaska Yukon
Pacific exposition Is lying dangerously
Ill in the Savoy hotel Sufferiuo from a
fever contracted since his arrival
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-30

Chicago. sept. 3e.-Forscsst for Kan
aas- Fair tonight and Thursday Cooler
tonight and probably frost
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17

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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
LADIES' TAILoRs.

noon. where "The Merry Maiden Co"
opened a weeks engagement Rice
Is counted one OF the funniest com
edians on the burlesque stage. and he
manages to extract, laugh from the
audience about once a minute. Some
OF his jokes were slightly broad. but
taken ell in all there Is little to Of
fend and much to please IN the pro
gram presented. Peter Thompson and
]. Elmer Lewis also help In the fun.
making, and Lillian Drew and Patti
Carney. who dance and sing. were
the favorites among the women.
The buriesque. The Heir OF the
Hoopla." IL a travesty on Paul Arm
strong's Heir TO the Hoorah. and
affords plenty of opportunities for
some good laughs.
Lulu Beeson, who claims 60 be the
worlds champion lady buck and wing
dancer. end who holds the Richard
X. Fox medal. made big hit during
the clio. The other olio numbers
includes Charles T. Lewis and Peter
AZ Thompson, singing. dancing and
taking comedians PATTY Carney IN =
repertoire of songs ana uzvesty
breaking Into Vaudeville By Nd
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
In the Theaters.
IYcEuM.

Hap Ward and his able ally. Misa
lucy Daily, who, in real life. is Mrs.
Hap Ward, are paying their annual
visit to the Lyceum theater this week,
and their old admirers and a host OF
new ones were out in force Sunday
10 give them a fitting welcome. Their
vehicle this season Is revised YER
sion or mot Yet But Soon" In its
main features the piece is practically
unchanged. but title ems. .~n1s
have been tackled on here and there
which serve to bring II up-to-the.min.
ute and add little more zest The
chorus IL we'll dressed, sprightly, and
shows evidences OF careful training.
Hap Ward In tho character OF Bill
Nerve was as droll and as light-foot
ed az ever. and Lucy DAILY as Mary
Wise. the girl with the chicken Hania
was there with the ginger at all stages
OF the game. She scored her biggest
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
WINDOW CLEANING.

fayette Sunday night when, In the
wood scene, Squire Lumpkn warns
Hastings away with the admonition.
Get out. skidooi"
But aside from a slip or two when
the language OF Goldsmith gave way
20 that OF George AIDE. the perform
ance of the Lafayette Players In "She
Sleeps TO Conquer" was distinctly
creditab1e and the audience manifest
ed Its approval Enthusiastically.
As Mrs. Hardcastie. Marie Haynes
made the most Of dificult part, while
the Constance Neville. Of Isadore Mar
tin. was as selfish and winsome as
Goldsmith himself could have de-
sired. Charles Schofield acted the
boorish Tony Lumpkin to a nicely, and
the Hardcastle of ]. Francis Kirk
was well played. Miss Barton was at
tractive as Kate Hardcastle. and the
other members OF the company ala
well.
The weeks offering 10 distinctly
worth while. and the bargain scale OF
prices still continues.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
ELEcraICAL SUPPLIES.
comedy VITA the thrills so that the

comedy VITA the thrills so that the
one will balance the other.
kidnapped for Revenge" IL the story
of young man of good family con-
nections who. after being kidnapped IN
infancy, is brought up to life of
crime by a modern Fagin, who
teaches him to pick pockets and fnal.
ly sends him out In quest OF larger
game. He fs sent to rob his own IA
Their. becomes consciencestricken and
resolves. In his fathers presence, to
reform and lead a respectable life.
The action all takes place In New
York and shows many phases Of life
I'm tho metropolis. 1t Is replete In
thrilling climaxes, which are well
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17

Mrs. wfnsiows Soothing syrup ms
been used for over 90 years. by mil
lions OF mothers for their children.
soothss the child, softens the gums. al
lays all pain: cures wind collie. and a
the best remedy for Diarrhoea- II will
stely. Sold By drugrfsts IN every part
OF the world. 26c a bottle, ne sure
and ask for Mrs. WinsloW's 9oothins
ss5ne . ana take ,,5 ne oshas kis ID
Drugs Act, 5unsso. isos; serial number
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
FURNITURE.

hit In the song. innocent Amelia
which was picked up by the gallery
before the show was over.
AS in the past. large part OF the
comedy work falls on the shoulders of
Lew Kelly, who. as Maj.-Gen. Dope,
leads his imaginary army against an
imaginary foe. assisted by the unseen
but everpresent Casey" who is al
ways on of line, Kelly was never
seen to better advantage. and his dope
dreams kept Sundays audiences In
q continual uproar.
mot Yet But Soon. is called "a
comedy kackle In two lays" and It has
been appropriately christened. The
piece will remain throughout the week
with/the usual matinees.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
LAFAYETTE.

There is a quaint something TO the
comedies OF the days of Garrick and
Peg Wellington. those master works
OF oliver Goldsmith and Richard Sher-
idan, that never loses piquant flavor.
One can almost imagine when She
Stoops to Conquer" IL played, that
fret night at Drury Lane long ago
when DR.. Johnson roared ont from a
box his applause OF the wit OF his
little friend Noll Goldsmith. and when
the beautiful Mary Horneck smiled
her approval upon the bashfi1 apthor
an he made his curtain bow.
Perhaps Or. johnson might have
turned 20 Boswell In inquiry for =
moment Il hs had .bssn In the La
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
the WHITNEY.

kidnapped for Revenge" new
Charles r. Bianey production, was
made known IN the Whitney theater.
Sunday, and, az might be expected.
made good. For when has a Blahey
production failed to make good at the
Whitney. This versatile playwright
evidently knows his audiences Hs
had studied their likes and dislikes.
and he knows Just how to mix the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
worked out for the most part.

Will II. vedder. a versatile young
man with a rather serious cast Of
countenance. is the hero, Prince He
displays considerable talent In his
handling OF the part and his work Ia
rich in promise. The play. 10 fairly
well staged.
Kidnapped for Revenge" remains
the week with matinees daily except
Wednesday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
ward DeForrest, John H. Blisoury
ana Edwin Sheehan.
The CAVITY.

The -Four Londons. In their aorssi.
double casting act, are easily the star
feature OF the performance In the
Gayety theater. presented py me HOS
Hiii English Folly Co. The act 10 one
Of the most thrilling seen In a Detroit
theater In many years
The burlesque. entitled The San
sage Trust" is up TO the average bur
iesque performance. the plot introduce
ing two gay old men with jealous
wives. In point OF looks and shapii-
ness the chorus Is considerably above
tho average. and lavish displays are
made OF costumes. The FUN - harm.
less. and 10 provided BY George w.
Rice and T. n. Thomas.
In addition Go tho Four fondons. tue
ollo includes Tommy White. with sorne
fanisms: Capitola snyer. Idyila Yynes
and the screamingiy funny farce. rThs
once boy"
New-York tribune., 1908-01-06
CYCLE RACE STOPPED.
Boys Hold Endurance Contest IN
Heart of the City.

Five East Side boys were arrested yesterday by
Patrolman OSullivar, of the bicycle squad when
they attempted to hold four hours endurance
bicycles around Union Square Park The
prisoners William Lamphear. of No. 673 Green
wich steet. Louis Silbersky, of No. 40 Division
street: Walter Bender. of No. S5 Division street
Joseph Collins. of the address, and Joseph
NardieIio, of No. 2S1 Henry street They were
taken to the West Goth street station charged by
O'Sullvan with holding a bicycle without
permit and collecting crowd After being lectdred
in the night court the boys were discharged.
The in fuI swing when the policeman
arrived. Delegations from Bronx bicycle club
and from an organization of Valley Stream. Long
Island We're competing with the East Siders in the
race. Enthusiastic followers pedalled around the
park after the racers, and the crowd that gath
showed that New York has not lost its interest
in cycling When Patrolman O'Sullivan told the
riders TO stop racing they smiled at him and rode
faster There were nearly fifty boys riding in
bunch and the policeman had hard time finding
the promoters Finally the five boys who were ar
rested said that man in the Arsenal at Central
Park had told them that they could hold the race
around the park if they saw fit
Bender is said to have originated the scheme, and
when examined by the police he said:
There's good courses for d blcycle race
around Division street, SO we thought we Would
hold race around the park. Silbersky and Collins.
we're the sh-CIerman team. Nardiello and were
tho Italian-Hebrew team. Lamphear is Swede,
and we didn't give him no partner We wrote to
the Mavor and Commissioner Bingham, and their
secretaries referred TO the Park department
When we went TO the manager of the parks the
place was empty. and asked man in the hall
xyav for permit. He says Sure. you can race
your head off if the cops don't have an entry.
When the managers of the race were taken away
= number of spectators who had bicycles deter
mined 10 hold the race any and 1t became nee
- 20 call .he reserves from the 18th PTecinc1
20 ston them from crcllng New Yorks most popu-
lar open air hotel.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-06
YARMoUTH's WEDDING DAY TROUBLES
Story That Earl Was Held In Custody Until
Thaw Family Paid $4,000.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune

Pisf fsbur<. Jan b.-An interesting story is being
ia club and social circles here concerning the
financial affairs of the Earl OF Yarmouth while
ihc guests assembling TO witness his marriage
Miss Alice Tlaw, who is now suing him for d-
in England The story is told on the au-
ihoriy Of William J. Morris constable in the office
# Alderman James y. McA1asters.
According 10 this story when number of Eng
iisla creditors learned that the earl to marry
Miss Thaw, they banded together and transferred
iheir claims TO Pittshurg firm Of lawyers. The
tawyers obtained a judgment from Alderman Nc
Masters and Morris ordered to il. The
total $500
The earl il is asserted had just completed his
financial arrangements with the Thaw family and
7Ur-ied the Hotel Schenley 10 dress for the wed
ling ceremony When the earl downstairs
accompanied by his English barrister. Morris pre-
-cnteG the paper and refused TO consent to delay.
Tho stc.y concludes with the assertion that the
7arr1stcr told the earl the law in the matter
plain, that he would have 10 so 10 Jail il he did
satisfy the claim. that the earl remained for
hours in the custody of Morris. while the bar
lister 10 look for money. and that finally
se returned and obtained the liberation of his
silent by handing 10 Morris check for $500,
signed by member Of the Thaw family.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-06
FIRES At DETECTITE.
italian Puts Up Hard Fight Before
He Is Locked Up.

Tony Rosciano of No .05 East 11Ith street
the East 126th street station. on a charge of
attempted felonious assault but it was not untl
both the prisoner and the detective were badly
used up that the arrest made
For the last month swedish organizatio tion
which formed in Harlem, has been holding
dances at No. :l3S East 117th street. At First
avenue and 111th street number of Italians
known as the ''Gas House" gang, have been
annoying those who went to the dances. TWO
weeks ago one of the dancers was shot, but not
seriously injured. He was relieved OF all ne
had. A week later another member was shot
and was robbed of some icwelry and money
Following d number of complaints captain
Walsh .of the East 125th street station put De
tectives Nilon. Mcclure and Lafferty on the
case While Nion was standing at First ave
nue. and 117th street last night he saw Rosclano
attack one of the Swedish members as he came
out of the hall When Nilon got within few
feet of the fighters the Italian recognized MN
and let go of his victim.
Nilon gave chase, and he was fast oyertak1ns
his prisoner when Rosciano turned around ana
fired a shot at the detective, according to the
latter. Then the Italian ran into the hallway
of No 3O1 East 117th street. Dashing up to the
second floor he ran into a room, locked the door
and turned out the lights Non was right be-
hind him. however, and broke through the door
There was d desperate fight. but with the as
sistance of the other detectives, Nlon soon
oyerpowered the italian
New-York tribune., 1908-01-06
BOY ESCAPES FROM HOME.
Just Walked Out" He Tells Detective Who
Arrested Him fof Burglary.

John Townsend, ten years old. of No 139 West
End avenue, who with his brother and two other
boys was arrested q charge Of burglary and
sent TO the Home of the Immaculate Conception
for detention until his rearraignment tomorrow
escaped on Saturday from the Home.
One of the detectives who arrested the boys was
walking along West End avenue yesterday when
Of the boys told him John was at home. The
detective found that such the and asked
John how he escaped. Il just walked out" said
John Another boy was going out, and L went
out with him" The detective took charge of him
again and carried him Police Headquarters. From
society
According the police, the boys confessed 10
numerous small robberes In their neighborhood
during the iast few months. including entrance into
one of Buffers grocery stores at Goth street and
Amsterdam avenue. where crackers and other dain-
ties We're taken; into Spaldngs store at 10th street
and Broadway where balls, bats and skates
taken and other places.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-06
GAS HEATER FIRES woMAN's DRESS.
Neighbor Subdues Flames with Quilt, and
She Is Sent to Hospital.

Miss Mary Davis. twenty-four years oio' d
dressnaker. of No. IL West 18th street. was
walking mast q gas heater in her room yester-
Cav. when her dress caught fire. She ran
screaming for help into the hall Mrs. JENNIE
Toullius, who lives in the house, got some bed
quilts and. wrapping them around the hamlhg
woman rolled her on the floor and extingulshed
the blaze Miss Davis was badly burned about
the body.
Dr. Harback swathed the injured woman IN
oiled bandages and hurried her to Bellevue Hos
pital Her clothes were almost entirely burned
from her body.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-06
CROWD SEES FIFTH AVE. RUNAWAY

Patrolman Stephen DowlinG was OF his horse at
rst street and Fifth avenue when the horse
3ached q runabcut hired by George Hamburg.
4 No. 12s West Il7th street started TO north
IN the avenue while Hamburg standing
he Sidewalk. Fifth avenue crowded. and
hundreds watched Dowling gallopinG after the
caIriase.
For twenty-one blocks 10 18TH street the police
man continued the chase. He then came abreast
II the vehicle and in The act of leaping into
.F7o rilnabout. when he missed his footing and his
leg was caught between the spokes Of the front
wheel. spIaining h!s ankle. He sent home
n cab. The horse stopped at 18th street,
after wrecking the runaboUt.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-06
PANIC WHEN BOMB WRECKS SALOON

The explosion of bomb in front of Frank Lo-
curto's saloon at No. 445 East 18th street, early
yesterday morning-thc sixth outrage of its kind,
saws Iocurto In eight months in this neighborhood
wrecked the saloon and terrified the tenants in
that building and in those near by
Joseph RAJ linc. a boot5lack. told the police he
saw q man INNING away from the saloon short
time before the explosion. but found
who could be held responsible iE any way 1t was
necessary to call the reserves of the 5th street
rolice station 10 disperse the crowd and get the
terrorstricken neighbors TO return TO their homes.
Locurto said he did not know of any one who
wanted 10 harm him. The damage was estimated
at sln9o
New-York tribune., 1908-01-06
TRANSPACIFlC MAILS

T,,o,i,at;on and steamer Close New York
Hawaii Japan COTea. China and Philip
pine Islands (via San Francisco)-N1p-'
Japap. Corea and China Especially ad-
via Seattle-Slfe eric an 10 900 = nj
Cia Francisco Alameda Jan 10, 900 p N
Now Zealand. Australia texcept Westl.
samoan Islands and New Caledonia (via
San FTancisco1-Foreric. Jan 10.
Jaran Corea China and Philippine Isl
auds Vancouver and Victoria, B O
@Fmpress of China Is. 900 m
Hawaii. Japan, Cores, China and Philip
pne Islands via Francsco,-Asa Jan 16. 500 m
Japan Corea China and Philippine Isl
Lands via SeattlelAkl Jan 16, 500 p m
Australia texcept West. New Zealand,
samoan Islands Fiji Islands and New
tvia Vancouver and Victoria,
L C1-Miowera. Jan rs. 500 p III
Tahiti and Msrquesas Islands via San
Trancsoo-Mariposa ...:.--..: Jan 20. 500 p m
Hawaii Guam and Philippine Islands Via
San Francsco-U Transport 81 500 p m
New-York tribune., 1908-01-06
James Mccreery & Co.
2Jrd Streef oTfo SEree'
'TS III Both Stores.

SILK DEPARTMENTS. In Both Stores
.sMcCreery Silk
Exhibition and Sale of Spring Noveit!
Silks, shOwin. the fashionable coiors Sc
Iected by the cOuturieres of Paris anu
London many OF the model gowns i"r
the coming season, including Oriental I'M
prime Taffetas and Satins. Chevron ana
(:recian designs i'm Foulards Satin Liberty
and plain and novelty Shantuns fohgee'
Commencing Monday, January the 9th.
Sale of Twenty Thousand yards Oh
standard qualities, Black Taffetas six.
10 inches wide - .... SOC per yard
omer
81 ...... 6Oc per yard
former price S5c
y, ........... zoe per yard
prise LOO
26 .......... soc per yard
former price ff0
36 :" ..... 9Oc per yard
price LIS