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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07
TAKES FLING AT TAFT.
Bryan Has Already Opened Campaign
Against the Secretary.

Jersey City, N. J., Feb. 7.-An en-
thusiastic reception was accorded w.
J. Bryan at the Majestic theater last
evening. He was introduced as 1.-THE
next president of the United States"
which evoked applause from the large
audience. The keynote of Bryan's s
speech was that Democrat principles
are growing stronger while those of
the Republican party are weakening.
Mr.. Bryan said the presidents re-
cent message indicated that there was
a conspiracy among men of wealth to
prevent enforcement of the laws. This
conspiracy was a consequence of the
delivery of the country to the highest
bidder. He said that Secretary Taft
wanted to amend the present law
against conspiracy in restraint of
trade by inserting the word "unrea-
sonable," and asked why not make
the same amendment to the law
against burglary or murder so that
the burglar should be required to
take only half or the murderer to
slay politely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07
White SEES STUBS.
Urges Him to Stay in the Race fol
Governor.

William Allen White was in Topeka
Thursday and had a long conference
with w. r. Stubbs It is likely tina,
Mr.. White urged Mr.. Stubbs to stay out
Of the race for United States senator,
and put in his best licks to get the
nomination for governor.
On the other hand, T. Benton MUIR
dock of ElDorado is in town, whooping
it up for Stubbs for United States
senator and ]. L. Bristow for governor.
"Stubbs is the man for the senate -
says Murdock, land want him to get
into the race. I believe that If Stubbs
should retire from the race for COVER
nor, the square dealers would throw
their support to Bristow. Bristow is
man thoroughly familiar with ad-
ministrative duties, and would make
an excellent governor. The people of
the state would say, 'Bristow? Oh,
yes, he's that man that made such a
good cleaning up in his branch Of the
postoff1ce department that the crooked
politicians got him fred. He'll do all
right for governor of Kansas I'm for
Stubbs and Bristow-it's a winning
combination"
The announcement was made by Mr..
Stubbs while in Topeka Thursday that
he may delay the opening Of his cam
paign.
ruary 49," he said, "but there is not
the same necessity for rushing in lot
of speeches that there was before the
primary law passed Before that we
had 80 days for a campaign; now we
have six months"
"And them" it was suggested, "you
want to be sure which office you are
running for
ct know which office I am running
for" replied Mr.. Stubbs. II have moi
changed since made my announce
ment"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07
SOLVES A MYSTERY.
Food Expert Decides Upon "What Is a
Sausage

Chicago, Feb. 7.-"What is a sau-
sage?" was determined by United
States food experts after a days con-
ference and the joint committee on
food standards finished its work yes
terday.
After defining a sausage, according
to the governments standard, the
commission further holds:
'It (the sausage) contains no larger
amount of water than the meats from
which it is prepared, and if it bears a
name descriptive Of composition or
origin, it corresponds to such descrip-
tive name. All animal tissues used as
containers, such as castings, stoma chs,
etc., are clean and sound"
BLOOD sausage" is distinguished by
the fresh blood from neat cattle or
swine.
Canned, corned or cured and potted
meats are declared to be comminuted
meat from neat cattle or swine, cooked,
cured, smoked or picked.
Mince meat is declared to be ''a mix
ture of not less than 10 per cent OF
cooked, comminuted meat, chopped
suet, apple and other fruit. with salt.
spices, sugar, syrup or molasses. vine
gar, fresh concentrated or fermented
fruit juices and spirituous liquors."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07
"COME ON" FROM DENVER
City Wants 1t Understood That 1t Can
Handle the Crowd

Denver. Feb. THE local committee
of the Democratic national committee
having in charge the details for quar-
tering and entertaining delegates and
visitors during the national Democrat
ic convention in July, announces that
there win be no excessive charges per-
mitted for hotel and other accommoda-
tions. The committee also wishes to
assure the public that Denver is able
to furnish quarters for an enormous
crowd and that all who visit the city
next July win find comfortable stopping
places at reasonable prices. The COM
mittee points to the manner of hand
ling the Grand Army convention sew
eral years ago, when upwards of 1OO.-
VOO people We're guests of the city. as
proof of this assertion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07
CALLS.
Officers of Evans Fleet Prepare
to Move On.
Ships Will Weigh Anchor at
IL O'Clock Tonight.
WILL ROUND THE CAPE
EefOre Daylight and Turn Their
PrOWs NOrthWestWard.
Official Reception by the Gov.
ernOr Of the Territory.

Punta Arenas. Strait of Magellan.
Feb. 7.-Preparations aboard the bat
tleships and the torpedo boat destroy
ers of the American Atlantic feet for
their voyage through the western
Straits of Magellan into the Pacific
have been completed and all the ves-
sells are in readiness to raise their
anchors when the signal to proceed is
given from the flagship Connecticut at
II o'clock tonight. When day breaks
on Saturday they will have rounded
Cape Froward. the extreme southern
point of the South American main
land and turned their prows north
westward for the run Of $50 miles to
the Pacific coast.
officers and men are today paying
farewell calls to their friends on shore;
the official farewells will be made this
afternoon. The best of health pre-
walls among the personnel of the feer
and everybody has enjoyed the stay at
Punta Arenas.
Senior Chaigneau, governor Of the
territory of Magellan, gave an official
reception in honor of the visiting
Americans at his residence yesterday.
The function was brilliant one. There
were 400 guests present, including
John Hicks, the American minister to
Chile; Henry L. James, secretary OF
the American legation; Rear Admiral
Sperry, Alfred A. Winslow. the Ameri-
can consul at Valparaiso; Lieutenant
Commander Higgins, the fleet engineer.
and Lieutenant Cone, commander OF
the torpedo boat flotilla. The halls
were splendidly decorated with plants
and the flags of all nations. the en-
blems of Chile ana of the United States
being interviewer. Electric lights were
a conspicuous feature. Dancing began
at 10 o'clock in the evening and lasted
until o'clock this morning. General
Brun. wife of the American consul
They were followed by Minister Hicks
with Sonora Chaigneau, Admiral Simp-
son with Sonora Boise de Chesne an6
Admiral Sperry with Sonora Campos
The reception given on board Rear
Admiral Evans flagship, the Connecti-
cut was splendid success. Severai
hundred of the prominent people OF
Punta Arenas, in addition to the
Chilean and British naval officers Were
present The decks of the flagship
were decorated and large space
was reserved for dancing. An orches-
ira and a band played on the deck. one
for dancing and the other for inter
missions The greatest enthusiasm
prevailed and. everybody was delighted
with the cordiality and good Will dis
played by the Americans. All of the
ships of the feet were gai!y dressed
with flags for the occasion. Much dis
appointment was expressed ait the alb
sence of Rear Admiral Evans. While
his rheumatism has improved, still 1t
did not permit him to attend the en-
tertainment The reception continued
all the afternoon, the last guests 1eav-
ing the flagship at 6 o'clock.
Last night the people OF Punta
Arenas were treated to an electrical
display from the warships, flashlights
and the winkling lights of lesser
illumination, such as never oerore mas
been witnessed here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07
BIG TAX PROBLEM.
1t Is How to Determine the Actual
Value OF Property.

How to determine what Is the actual
value in money Of the property of the
state is the problem which is discussed
at some length in a statement which
the state tax commission has given out
to the county assessors
The biggest problem-in fact the
whole problen-in connection with the
new taxation and assessment law, is
to obtain a fair valuation on all pro-
perty. In discussing this important
matter, the tax commission says:
"The phrase actual value in money
has been adopted by the commission as
the distinctive expression Of the law
upon what shall constitute value for
assessment purposes. The kind Of value
thus stated is held by the commission
to be such value as subject Of sale
would bring in money under ordinary
circumstances when a person wished
to buy the subject of sale without any
particular need for it, and on the other
hand where the owner wanted to sell,
but was not obliged to do so. 1t is
believed that an exchange of property
under the terms Of this definition would
be the best example of an actual value
in money transaction, as both buyer
and seller would be free from coercion,
and there would be no over or under
valuation caused by circumstances not
pertaining to the subjects of exchange.
IN the absence therefore OIL an dDSO-
lutte guide to actual value all facts and
circumstances tending to show that
value are to be considered. Among
these are the considerations given in
deeds covering local sales; the earning
values; the local rental values; asking
prices; prices offered; adoption to par
ticular uses; more favorable conditions
arising through the growth of cities;
and better facilities for marketing af-
forded by new or improved lines Of
transportation.
price as evidenced by deed, considera-
tions. rental value and earning value.
Price is to be determined not from the
consideration named in deeds so much
as by the facts surrounding each
transaction. Speculative prices are
not true measures of the actual value
in money of real estate. Exceptional
sales when a consideration abnormally
large has been paid for real estate are
NO more q guide as to the actual val
ue in money of real estate than are
sales where the consideration actually
paid is grossly Inadequate.
"A relation exists between the rem
tai value and the actual value in
money, and when there is marked
disparity between rental value treated
as the income and the selling price of
real estate treated as the capital in
vested, this fact remains toward the
conclusion that such real estate Is
over or undervalued as the case may
be.
..The earning value Of real estate Is
an element in fixing value, which must
not be overlooked, and should be con-
sidered but in so doing the assessor
should make due allowance for the
nersonal equation which enters es-
pecially into the value of farm lands.
That is to say. the earnings of the
thrifty energetic farmer must not be
credited entirely to the earning power
of the land any more than must the
lack of thrift and energy of the sloth-
ful farmer operate to diminish the
earning power of the land"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07
FALLS FIVE STORIES.
Woman Slips Of an Icy Fire Escape
and Is Killed.

New York, Feb. 7.-One woman Is
dead and several persons are injured as
the result of fire which early today
destroyed the five story apartment
building at the northwest corner OF
Columbus avenue and Seventh street
The fire is supposed to have started In
the laundry in the basement and owing
to lack Of water pressure spread with
such rapidi+ that the occupants hao
little opportunity to reach the street. :.
Margaret Landon, % years of age, fell
from the fifth floor and was fatally In
jured She had been standing on the
fire escape waiting for the arrival OF
the fremen, when she slipped on the
icy grating and fell to the pavement.
She was removed to the Hotel Walton'
across the street, where she died a 1ew
moments later.
owing to snow piled in front OF the
building the firemen had great dl11cul-
ty in raising ladders to take down the
tenants. AS a result Of this delay many
were overcome by smoke and cold ana
were carried to the Hotel Wai.on
where they were attended by. doctors
and cared for by the hotel management.
The building was damaged to the e1-
tent of $25, ,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07
WHY THIS UNREST?
Secretary Taft's Inquiry Is Answered
by Officers and Men.

New York, Feb. There have been
plenty of responses, both from officers
and enlisted men, to Secretary Taft's
invitation for an expression OF reasons
of discomfort and unrest in the army.
The reasons given as contributing to
disturbing conditions are the practice
marches, compulsory exercise in the
gymnasiums, and inadequacy of the
ration and of the cutting off of extras
in the way of food and the character
of extra work The department has al
ready taken steps to ameliorate some
of these conditions.S-s
The ration has hsen increased and
congress has been asked to pass a bill
to create a service corps to cost $780,
600 to do extra and nOnmilitary work
now required Of soldiers.
The monetary value of the increase
authorized in the ration is little more
than two cents per ration There will
also be established a haversack ration
made of bacon, hard bread, coffee and
sugar and, possibly, canned beef, to be
used for emergencies
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07
CARLOS DIED POOR.
Dead Kings Estate VIII Not Clean Up
More Than $4,000.

London, Feb. THE body Of King
Carlos was placed in its coffin yester-
day, after which the Queen Mother
Maria Pia, Queen Amelie, his wife and
the remains. There was then painful
and heart-rending scene for the two
queens broke down and wept. Maria
Pia had been kneeling beside the body
in prayer. Suddenly she grasped the
dead mans hands in hers and kissed
the repeatedly. Her face was stream
ing with tears. Friends were obliged
to remove her gently. When the wife
and son Of the dead monarch were ad-
mitted to the mortuary chamber they
knelt in prayer, tears flowing from
their eyes and their voices choked with
emotion. 1t was midnight when the
body in it's coffin was solemnly trans
ported to the royal chapel. All the doc
tors and high officials of the palace,
were in attendance. The head priest
attached to the palace led the process
sion, carrying in his hands the palace
courtiers and other officials. Behind
the coffin marched the Duke of Oporto,
the kings brother and Vice Admiral
Capello, the latter bearing the king
plumed helmet and sword. The troops
presented arms as the cortege passed.
On the king were various insignia and
orders. On his fingers was rosary,
the beads being black pearls. AS the
procession moved slowly priests recited
the prayers for the dead. while from
afar could be heard the boom Of cannon
on board the warships. When the final
prayers were said the palace church
bell broke out in a rythmic and ca
nenced dirge. A similar ceremony mark
ed the transfer of the body of the crown
prince to the chapel. The face of the
Young man was covered with a Portu-
guese flag to hide his wound.
King Carlos died poor man His en-
tire fortune consisted of insurance pol
icies held by the Bank of Portugal as
security for advances made After these
repayments have been made it is de-
clared that there will not remain more
than $50. 600 to be distributed to the
heirs of the king.
Sehor Machado, the leader of the Re-
publican party, in an interview today
denied Indignantly that there was any
connection between his party and the
ssassination, which tragedy the party
deeply regretted. Machado explained
/ that the Republican oppositional party
| course had been perfectly legal. an6
] that nothing was further from theil
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07
MISS COOK WILL STAY.
Efforts to Rule Her Ont of College
Debate Have Failed.

New York Feb. 7.-Of1cials of the
Columbia Debating union have an
nounced that they would make no fur
ther protest to Cornell against the
presence of Miss Elizabeth A. Cook on
the Cornell team, which is shortly to
debate with the Columbia representa-
tiyes. AS Cornell has insisted that Miss
Cook remain on the teams she will
therefore debate with the men. At the
next meeting of the intercollegiate
league. however, it was stated, Column
bia will propose an amendment to the
constitution prohibiting the presence of
women on the teams In the future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07
a 500 Pound Fish for Hutchinson,

Kansas City, Feb. IA fish, the ship
ming weight of which was 500 pounds.
attracted the attention of travellers at
the union depot last night. It was a
edsnapper, killed in the CUR OF Mexico
Nv the Gulf Fisheries company of Gal
weston. It was consigned to 8. B. San
bury Of Hutchinson. Kan. From tip TO
tip the fish measured about six feet.
The box in which it was packed was
about the size of coffin case
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minds than a propaganda of force. He
said he was certain the monarchical
regime in Portugal was doomed and
that it would die out peacefully within
a few years. There would however be
no violence. The days of the -barricade
are gone forever, Machado said, and in
this age ballots are mightier than bull
let's.
It is announced today that Captain
Azevede Coutinhe has been appointed
civil governor of Lisbon. This is the
first time in 18 years that a military
officer has been named to fill this posi-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07
MAC LEAN BROUGHT IN.
Raisuli Is to Get 100000 for Re-
leasing Him.

Tangier, Feb. 7.-Kaid Sir Harry
MacLean. commander of the sui
tan's body guard. and next to the sui
tan, the most influential man in
Morocco, has arrived here under an
escort from the bandit Raisuli, who
has had him under bondage for the
past seven months. He was brought
here in accordance with the agree
ment which the British governm ent
succeeded in making with Raisuli for
his release, in return for which Great
Britain will pay 100000 to Raisuli
and guarantee him protection and
immunity from arrest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07
ALMOST LIKE SUMMER.
The Mercury Mounts to 81 Degrees
This Afternoon.

The pessimists are commencing to
complain that IL the present warm
weather keeps up for another week or
such matter the prospects for q fruit
crop for next year will go a glimmering.
Buds on many Of the trees are already
commencing to swell and with the mer-
curry where it is now their condition
VIII be such in a few days that hard
freeze will destroy the next years crop.
The sun is shining brightly and the
mercury has been above the freezing
point since early this morning and the
guess of the weather department is that
the same brand of weather will con-
tinue for an indefinite period. The
following Is the mercury score for the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07
N,ore Conyicts for Lansing.

J,eayenworth, Kan, Feb. Thirteen
nrisoners were brought to the Kansas
penitentiary from Oklahoma Thursday
These were the first brought here for
800 time 1t is expected that 100 more
ILL he brought soon. At present there
ore a4o Oklahoma convicts in the Kan
sas penitentiary and the total prison
ronrlation is ], 149.
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Was an Old salina Resident.

Salina, Kan, Feb. IA telegram an
nouncing the death of Mrs. Margaret
P. Hanna, widow of the late B. j. z.
Hanna, an early pioneer in Saline coun-
ty, has been received here from Wash
ington, D. c. The remains will be
brought to Salina for burial. The
Hanna family consisted of several
newspaper men, B. J. E. Hanna estab-
fishing the Salina Herald and B. w.
Hanna, a son, was at one time the
owner of the Sa1ina Journal The de-
ceased was 81 years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07
FOUR PERSONS SHOT.
Two of the Three Suspected Highway.
men Are Captured.

Arlington, Mass, Feb. Two of
three suspected highwaymen who ter
rorized the citizens of Woburn, Lexing-
ton and vicinity last night, shot two
police officers, the driver of a police
wagon and a boy, and who were re-
sponsible for the calling out of local
squad of militia in Woburn. were cap
tured here early today, being taken un-
awares. The men are Peter Rosi, aged
% years, and Benislow Keneiesy. 20
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07
Peabody "a, Mcpherson 20.

Peabody, Kan, Fec. THE Nc
Pherson Y. Nj. C. A. basketball team
was defeated by the Peabody Athletic
club on the floor here in a very good
game Score "a to %. The game was
tied at the end of the first half, Is to
1S and was tied three times during the
last half.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07

place. but he was outvoted and the
delegates to the Hutchinson conven-
ton are instructed for him. The dele
gates are r. W. Hoskinson, j. X.
ChapIe and Charles Harshman-
E. G. Finnup was endorsed TOT state
senator and C. C. Brown was elected
chairman of the county central COM
r1ittaa
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meath of w. Cunningham

Humboldt, Kan, Feb. 7.-Wfl1iam
cunningham, widely known in the bust
ness and political life of Allen county
for the last 81 years. is dead at his
home here The funeral will be Satur-
dsv afternoon
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salina AZ. Aexies 21,

Salina, Kan, Feb. THE Wesleyan
university defeated the Agricultural
college of Manhattan in basketball here
last evening by a score Of 49 to 81 in
the greatest rough and tumble game
ever seen in Salina.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07
Daly Wins at Billiards.

st. Louis, Feb. John DAILY of Chi
cago last night defeated Harry P. Cline
of Philadelphia, national champion, by
the score of so to 40 in the first block
of the 100 point three-cushion billiard
match for the championship emblem.
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Indications.

Chicago, Feb. Forecast for Kan
sas: Partly cloudy tonight and Satur-
day: warmer in north portion tonight.
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Garden City Telegram: The Demo-
cratic convention this afternoon en-
dorsed William ]. Bryan for president
and John H Atwood for national com
mftteeman- e. G. Finnup made a
strong light for johnson for the latter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-07

Washington, Feb. 7.-Coneressrnan n
Calderhead of Kansas, who was stricI[-
en- several weeks ago with pneumonis
and hovered between life and death for
a long time, has sufficiently recovered
to take his seat in the house. How
ever, he Will not endeavor to look after
any departmental work yet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14

The Heir to the Hoorah" is no
stranger to theatre patrons, its de-
lightful humor and pathetic interlu-
des having made staunch friends OF
all who have been fortunate enough
to witness it's presentation in the
past. 1t will be offered at GlOver's
Opera House next Tuesday night by
the Kirke La Shelle Company
The st. Paul (Minn.) Daily News
of October II, last, says:
1.-The Heir to the Hoorah,' that
lutsy youngster that pleased st. Paul
so nightly three seasons ago, has
lost none of it's power to entertain
At the Metropolitan last evening the
play, with an almost new cast, was
most cordially received; the heir,
his mismated pa and ma, the big
hearted, noisy miners, the lovely wild
ow, the william from New York, aye
and the wonderful redwood cradle
were greeted like so many old
friends. Paul Armstrong; comedy OF
the mining camps never moved with
smoother, freer swing than it did
Thursday evening at the Metropolitan
Opera House."