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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14

Brooklyn Navy yard All the re-
mains are now encased in metallic
coffins nthe spacious tomb which is
approached by a stately flight of sew
eral hundred steps.
Prison Experiences.
The experiences of the prison ship
martyrs constitute one of the most
frightful chapters in American his
tory. Eleven thousand sailors and
soldiers died in the Jersey alone, a
ship constructed to accommodate only
400 men, into which more than a
thousand prisoners were usually
crushed. Many were kept there for
years. A survivor, Captain Thomas
the horrible Incarceration; Register
ed and sent below numbers suffered
terribly from the intolerable heat and
foul air, and when they sought the
narrow air holes they found them
blocked by others. who fought with
all their strength for even the faintest
breath of the precious air.
Utter arrangement was common
symptom of the fever that caused
many deaths on board, and to in
crease the horror of the darkness that
enshrouded US, for we were allowed
no light betwixt decks, the voice of
warning would be heard: Take heed
to yourself; there is a madman stalk
ing through the ship with a knife in
his hand I sometimes found the
man a corpse in the morning by
whose side / laid myself down at
night. - 4no u,.
ers' the Rev Thomas Andres wrote
in his account, ''I do not recOllect see
ing any which was not full of living
vermin, but eat it, worms and all, we
must or starve."
The condition of the great copper in
which the prisoners meat was boiled
is thus described in the memoirs of
Ebenezer Fox, also prisoner aboard
the Jersey:
"The inside of the copper had be-
come corroded to such a degree that
it was lined with coat of verdigris.
The Jersey, from her size and lying
mud; and do not recollect seeing
her afoat during the whole time 1
was a prisoner. All the filth which
accumulated among upward of a
thousand men was daily thrown over
board and would remain there until
carried away by the tide. The i'm
purity of the water may be easily con-
ceived, and in this water our meat
was boiled Not less revolving than
these scenes of cruelty and distress
was the manner in which the
inanimate bodies of these martyred
prisoners were hastily and indecorous-
ly consigned to the earth, in some
cases almost before they had become
coId.''
The programme prepared for the
day included:
Music by Twenty-third Regiment
band T. F. shannon, leader, closing
with the Star Spangled Banner" all
standing.
Prayer. the Rev. DR.. S. Parkes
Cadman.
Poem. Thomas Walsh.
Grafton, William H. Taft.
Presentation of monument on be-
half of the national government, by
Secretary of War Luke E. Wright.
Acceptance on behalf of the state by
Governor Charles E. Hughes.
Acceptance on behalf of the city by
the chairman of the board of alder
men, Patrick F. MCGOWAN.
Address on behalf of the Tammany
Society or Columbian Order, by Daniel
F. Cohalan, grand sachem.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14
PICTURES THAT TALK.
Something New in Entertainment Is
the Synchroscope.

The Show World has this to say:
The Synchroscope, the marvellous
singing-talking-m moving picture ma
chine. invented by Jules Greenbaum,
Berlin. Germany, is attracting much
attention among moving picture men
and thousands watched its manipula-
ton in the past two weeks.
The pictures present the original
stage settings. the artists and various
pictures of film production, the talking
machine reproduces the dialogue and
songs precisely as rendered.
The Aurora theater,, S12 Kansas ave,
commencing Monday Nov. 16 will have
this machine in service. Matinees five
cents; evenings, adults. ten cents; chill
dren under II years. five cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14
WILL LET 1T REST.
Next Congress Probably viii Avoid
japanese Exclusion Bill.

washington, Nov 14.-According to
CONGRESSMAN Perkins of Rochester. N.
Y, who probably will be chairman of
the house committee on foreign affairs
in the Sixtv-first congress and who
visited the president today, nothing
will be done at the coming short ses-
sion of congress with the Japanese
exclusion bill, now pending before the
foreign affairs committee unless there
is an urgent demand for immediate
action on the measure either affirma-
lively from the Pacific coast or mega
lively from the japanese government.
CONGRESSMAN Perkins expressed the
belief that the Japanese matter of the
Pacific coast was quiescent and that
the governmental policy demanded
that it be kept so for while at least.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14
AFTER THE MONEY LENDERS
Lyon County Assessor Thinks They
Should Pay More Taxes.

Emporia, Kan, Nov. 14-County
Assessor Spencer has served notice
upon James Thomson that he should
appear before the county clerk Mon
day at $50 o'clock, and show cause
why chattel mortgages to the amount
of $4,000 loaned by him through
power of attorney should not be
placed on his personal tax list.
Assessor Spencer has written the
state tax commission to have some
members of that body here at the
hearing before Clerk Martin Monday.
The action was taken upon the
authority of a letter from the state
commission, and a test case will be
made of it. If the county wins. the
personal taxes of other money lend
ers will be raised.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14

on account of injuries, every man
is in splendid condition. Dartmouth is
also in fighting trim, Ingersoll, one of
the half backs, being the only person
seriously incapacitated.
Neither team has been defeated
this year, but each has been played to
a tie, Harvard by the naval cadets
and Dartmouth by Williams. Har-
ward last week easily disposed of the
Carlisle Indians while Dartmouth de-
feated the fast Princeton aggregation.
The gridiron within the massive
walls of the stadium was dry today
and the weather fulfilled good foot
ball requirements.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14
Three Hundred and Seventy
Five Thousand Votes Cast.
PLURALITIES ARE BIG
Taft Has Thirty-Six, Stubs
Thtrty-FOur Thousand,
official Returns Received by
Secretary of State.

The state of Kansas, in the recent
election, cast 375, 900 votes, in round
numbers, as shown by official re-
turns
This is $4,000 more than were cast
four years ago, and breaks all records
for the state.
In 1O4 out of 105 counties, Stanton
being the only one out the total Re
publican and Democratic vote on gov
ernor was 359.O77. The total of the
same vote on president is 35S,O97.
With the vote of the prohibition, So
cialist and Independent tickets added,
the grand total of votes in Kansas will
reach approximately $4,000.
Copies of the official returns re-
ceived by the Republican State Cen
trail committee from '1O2 out of los
counties in Kansas show that f. s.
jackson, Republican candidate for
attorney general, is leading his ticket
by 445 votes. Charles Barnes, candi-
date for insurance commissioner Is
second Tom McNeal, candidate for
state printer is third, and A w. Ben
son, candidate for justice of the su-
preme court is fourth.
The three counties which have not
yet sent in their complete official re-
turns are Sedgwick, Cherokee and
Stanton. 1t is expected that Jackson
will run behind his ticket in Chero-
kee, and probably in Sedgwick. Stan
ton is such a small county that it
won't cut much figure. 1t is possible.
however, that with Sedgwick and
Cherokee reported, Jackson may be
compelled to hand over the leadership
of the ticket to Barnes or McNeal.
On president and governor. the Of
fetal returns have been received from
104 out of 105 counties, Stanton being
the only one out. These 104 counties
give the following totals on president
and governor:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14
VAST CROWD AT CAMBRIDGE.
Nearly 10000 Spectators to Witness
the Harvard Dartmouth Game.

Cambridge, Mass. Nov. 14.-All
roads led TO the Harvard stadium to-
day where nearly 80 600 persons had
procured seats to witness the annual
football match between Harvard and
Dartmouth. Today's game coming as
it does. a week before the Yale-Har-
ward game at New Haven, is con-
sidered the most important home
game of the year
Harvard has shown great prowess
this fall and with the exception of
Captain Burr, who has been out of
the game for more than two weeks,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14
K. U. REACHES LINCOLN.
The Gridiron Dotted With Snow and
the Betting Even.

Lincoln, Neb., Nov. Unsupported by
vociferous and confident admirers the
Kansas university football team arrived
in this city this morning. An advance
guard of the Kansans came last night
and a large crowd of excursionists ac-
companied the players on the special
train.
The gridiron was dotted here and
there with patches of snow and the day
was slightly cloudy and cold.
Betting was animated at even terms
The game was scheduled to begin at
n.on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14
LOOKS GOOD TO THEM.
Newark Trades Council Wants Samuel
GOmpers Reelected.

Denver, Colo. Nov. 14.-Several
communications were read at the
opening of the convention of the
American Federation of Labor. includ-
ing the following from Newark, N. j.:
Frank Morrison, secretary A. F. of
L., Denver:
"Resolved, by the Essex trades
council. that we express the utmost
confidence in Samuel Gompers and it
is our wish that he be reelected presi-
dent of the A. F. L. He may be out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14
Salfna IL, Herinpton &

contested game of football here Fri
day the local high school team defeat
ed Herington by a score of IL to s.
Captain Quincy of the local team was
retired from the game early because
OF injuries which may keep him out
OF the game for the rest of the sea
son. The locals have scored 132
points this year, against opposing
teams 29
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14
NELSON GIVEN THE ICY NIT.
A Philadelphia Hotel Turns Down the
Prize Fighter.

Philadelphia. Nov. 14-For the sec
ond time within week Battling Nell
sson, lightweight champion of the
world, has found it impossible to OBJ
tain board and lodging at swell no.
tel The Dane was given the icy mitt
at New York last week. and Thursday
suffered another rebuff while getting
ready to register at one of the palatial
hostelries in this city. When turned
down by the clerk Nelson offered to
bet there were empty rooms in the
building
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14
ALEXIS is DEAD
Russian Grand Duke, Who Visit
ed Topeka, Passes Away.
Victim of Pneumonia at Home
in Paris.
WAS HERE IN 1872.
Entertained by City - Maj. An
derson Grand Marshal.
Hacks We're Borrowed From
AtchisOn and LeaVenwOrth.
WAS HERE IN 1872

Paris, Nov. 14.-Grand Duke Alexis
of Russia, uncle of Emperor Nicholas,
died in this city today of pneumonia.
The grand duke has lived in Paris al
most continuously since his retirement
from the position of supreme director
of the navy which he had held for "a
years.
The Grand Duke Alexis whose death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14
Co1dest November Night on Record.

Laramie, Wyo., Nov. 14.-The gov
ernment thermometer at the Wyoming
university registered "a degrees below
zero last night 1t was the coolest
November night ever recorded here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14
lceton won the toss.
Princeton 6. Yale O.

Princeton. Nov 14.-At the end of
the first half in the football game be-
tween Princeton and Yale, Princeton
won to Yale's 0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14
weather Is sam CoId

The weather today is a trifie warmer
than Friday. but is still a little too cool
for comfort. There is rising tempera-
ture today and the prospects are for a
fine dag tomorrow The wind today
was 13 miles an hour from the north
west The following are today's tenn
IN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14

Chicago Nov. 14.-Forecast for
Kansas: Fair tonight and Sunday. Not
much change in temperature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14

The Ofhc1alS were
Referee-Lieutenant Backett OF
West Point.
Umpire-Evans, Williams.
Field Judge-Harry Dadmun of
Worcester Polytechnic institute.
Head nesman-Ayreault, st.
Marks school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14
Harvard o. Dartmouth

Harvard 0, Dartmouth o.
Cambridge, Nov. 14.-At the end Of
the first half in the football game here
today the score stood: Harvard o. Dart
mouth o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14

The Grand Duke Alexis. whose death
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
MASSACHUSETTS DEMOCRATS
Expect Nothing But Harmony At TO-
days Convention.

Boston, May 6.-There was every IN
dication tonight that the Democratic
state convention in Fanueil hall to-
morrow for the selection OF four dele
cates-at-large to Denver would be one
of the most harmonious in the history
of the party in this state, and that
trere would be little opposition to the
massage of IL resolution of instruction
in favor of William J. Bryan for
President.
The delegation, as already agreed
upon will be headed by George Fred
Williams of Dedham. The other three
delegates, as tentatively suggested To-
night were District Attorney John b!
Moran CT Boston; Daniel F. Doherty or
Springfield and John w. Coughln OF
Fail River. 1t has been arranged, al
so that Frederick J. Stimson OF Ded-
ham shall preside at tomorrow con-
vcntiun and Frank c. Richardson OF
Essex, an ardent Bryan supporter.
will present the platform.
1t was predicted tonight that the
convention will be one of the smallest
in recent years due partly to apath!
ut the caucuses last month and partly
TO the fact that the basis of repre-
scntation was placed on the vote Tor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Judge Sewall c. Strout, upon retir-
ing from the bench, has entered upon
the active practice Of law in Portland.
He has formed partnership with his
son, Charles A. Strout, under the firm
name Of Strout & Strout The new
firm will have offices at 50 Exchange
street, in Cumberland Bank building,
Portland
The Prohibition State Convention
VIII be held in Mission hall, Portland,
at ~ A. Nj. today. James PerrigO of
Portland will call the convention to
order and Arthur J. Dunton of Bath
Will probably be the chairman. Among
the names mentioned for the nomina-
ton for Governor are E. 7. Burrowes
OF Portland, L. 3. Merritt, Houlton, A.
{. McCausland, Gardiner, and Rev. r.
A. Leitch, Skowhegan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
THE LOTUS CLUB
Entertains WI Ting Fang, Gen. Grant
Pres. Schurmann and Others.

New York. May 6.-With his excel
lency, WI Ting Fang, minister from
China, as it's chief guest at dinner
given tonight, the Lotus Club enter
tanned several other men of prom
fence, among them Gen, Frederick Dent
Grant of the United States army and
President Jacob G. Schurmann Of Cor
nell University. Not the least interest
ing feature of the dinner was the con-
flict of opinion between the two last
named of whom made interesting ad-
dresses, as to the virtue of prepared
ness for war as a factor in the pro-
motion of peace. Another speaker at
the dinner was Bishop Bashford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

Parker in the state four years ago.
The night before the gathering at
the Quincy House was not large and
except for brief meeting OF the state
committee and another of the resolu-
tiOns committee there was little to in
tcrest The out-of-tOwn delegates.
The convention tomorrow is called
for II A. NJ, in Fanueil hall.
The committee spent four hours to-
night in Il discussion as to what eX
tent the convention should be asked
tomorrow to endorse Bryan. George
Fred Williams favored strong plank
pledging the delegates to the support
of Bryan while he was opposed by
those who preferred simple mention
of Bryan. The committee was unable
to come to an agreement and the ses-
sion was adjourned until 8 o'clock to-
morrow morning when an effort viii
be made to come to some agreement
as to the form of the Bryan endorse
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
.,.,. TAFT FOR PRESIDENT.
Named As Choice Of Republicans of
Connecticut.

Hartford. Conn, May 6.-The Re
publican state convention voted to in
struct it's delegates. There was some
opposition.
The following platform was pre-
scented: The Republicans of Connec
ticut confidently welcome the julg-
ment of the ballot boxes on their par
tvs record in the state and in the ia :
ton. They honor the hign pu"posc =
which have inspired the course of
President Roosevelt and have cndeared
him to the people of the United States.
The Republicans of Connecticut de-
sire a prompt and friendly revision of
the tariff of 1897 by a Republican con-
gress that thinks American industries
and the American wages paid in them
should be protected. but they protest
against monopolistic combinations
which increase the price of products
merely to increase the profit of the
producers. They want a currency
elastic enough to expand and contract
automatically in instan; response ito
the needs of business and every dollar
OF II as good as gold. and to secure
legislation to this end they advocate
a commission to study the subject and
report to Congress.
The sentiment of the Republicans of
Connecticut as expressed formally in
many caucuses and informally wher-
ever men discuss political affairs. is
so evenly concentrated upon one emf
nent statesman for the Presidency
that this convention hereby directs its
delegations to cast their votes for the
nomination of Hon. William Fl. Taft
Of Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
PLEA OF NOT GUILTY
Made BY Morse, Curtis and Heinze In
Banking Trial.

New York, May 6.-The trials of
Charles w. Morse. Alfred H. Curtis
and Z. Augustus Heinze on charges
growing out Of their conduct of New
York banks will begin in June, accord
irg to an announcement by United
States District Attorney Stimson. All
three were arraigned in court today
and pleaded not guilty to the indict-
ments against them.
Curtis was formerly president and
Morse, vice president of the National
Bank of America of this city. They are
accused OF conspiring to deceive the
bank examiners by making false en-
tries in the banks books to conceal
loans alleged to have been obtained in
order to promote speculation in the
stock of the American Ice Co.. and the
Consolidated Steamship Co., in which
Morse was interested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
JEROME ANSWERS CHARGES.
Also Files Copy of Grand Jury Min
utes In METROPOLITAN r. r. Case.

New York, May Ga copy of the
minutes Of the grand jury which last
November investigated the Metropol-
itan Street Railway Cos. affairs. was
filed with the clerk of the general ses-
sions court today and thus became
public property. District Attorney Jer-
ONE declared yesterday that he would
go to Jail rather than comply with
Judge Rosalsky's order to file the orig
inal minutes with the court. Continu-
ing his evidence in the hearing on
charges against him. Mr. Jerome said
today that he had made use of habeas
corpus proceedings in the insurance
cases against George w. Perkins,
Charles s. Fairchild and Robert A.
Grannis in accordance with his prac-
tice to grant the accused the right OF
appeal.
Mr.. jerome said it was his practice
not to waste time and money in Sc
curing an Indictment if he believed
the courts would dismiss it and that
reregards the Office of district attor-
ney as quasi judicial. Discussing the
case in which George w. Perkins was
alleged to have turned over to the
Nylic fund $4,000 Of profits of a bond
transaction in which funds of the New
York Life Insurance Co. We're used
Mr.. Jerome said he never heard 1t
charged that Mr.. Perkins took the S4O.-
600 for his own use. OF the Equitable
Life Assurance Society'S syndicate
cases he said while some of them were
open to criticism they did not appear
to be illegal.
OF the allegations that millions OF
dollars had been stolen in connection
with the Field and McCurdy trans
actions concerning the Mutual Life
Insurance Co. of New York, Mr.. Jer-
ONE said that the charge was not
borne out by facts AS to Andrew
Hamilton, the former legislative agent
of the Mutual Life, Mr.. Jerome SAID
that he had no evidence of crime. that
all disbursements had been made by
check. that Hamilton had no persona
! dealings with legislators and that any
| transactions outside of New York
county We're beyond his jurisdiction.
In replying to the ninth charge. EN-,
| bodying the Wall and Cortlandt street
ferry case, Mr.. Jerome said that he
had first become aware Of alleged
facts through listening to testimony
of Anthony n. Brady Nov. s. 1907.
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EVANS IN SAN FRANCISCO.
Continued from Page One)

to witness both the arrival today and
review OF the fleet in the harbor by
Secretary Metcalf on Friday. Inc
secretary has been in the city 1or
several days and on board his review
ing ship, the Yorktown, saw the entry
of the magnificent line of fighting YES
sells today from just within the harbor
gates. Every hotel. boarding house
and private residence within the neigh
borhood of San Francisco is taxed to
oyerhowing and the crowded condi-
tions are expected to continue most Of
the 10 days program of entertainment
provided for the officers and men of
the visiting ships.
With the earliest streaks of the COM
ing day, the thousands who wished
to view the historic spectacle of the
fleets entrance, began this morning
to make their way to points of vantage
along the shores running both north
and south of the Golden Gate.
The harbor itself was damned with
pleasure craft from the earliest hours
of the day.
The saluting cannon of the Presidio
under special direction of General
Funston doomed a welcoming nation
al salute Of q guns in honor of the
ships as they passed within the har-
Dor.
First came the Connecticut and then
followed at equal distances and in
single column. the seven other vessels
Of the first squadron, the Kansas, YER
mont. Louisiana. Georgia, New Jer-
sey. Rhode Island and Virginia, aug
ments by the first Of the newcomers
that are to join the fleet permanently
at this port and which were picked w
oft the lightship. the Nebraska. After
the first squadron came the two di.
visions OF the second. the flagship
Minnesota, with Rear Admiral Thorn.
as on the bridge. having resumed her
Old-time position at the head of the
list of vessels which include the Ohio
Missouri. Maine, Alabama. Illinois
Kearsarge and Kentucky, with the
second of the newcomers, the Wiscon.
sin. bringing up the rear. After these
IL battleships came the six destroyer.
of the second f1otilla, the real little
heroes of the cruise around the south.
ernmost end of America. These indie.
fatiguable craft had to fight ever,
inch Of their way from Hampton
Roads. even to the cruise OBJ the usual
ly calm California coast, which dur.
ing the past week has been upset anC
beaten by lashing gale of exception.
al intensity.