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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-22
SUGAR DUST ExPL0DES,
Two Persons Killed and Forty-twc
Burned in q Paris Refinery

Paris, May 22-Two persons lost their
lives and forty-two were burned and
otherwise injured as the result of an
explosion in the grinding room of the
Say Sugar refinery shortly after work
started this morning. The refinery oc-
cupies a big seven story building near
the Orleans railroad depot. The force
of the explosion was tremendous, and
blew out a portion of the wall on the
Rue Donois side of the building and
shattered windows for a distance of
several blocks.
Fire broke out Immediately and added
to the ensuing panic among the 2,400
employees of the factory, many ofwhom
are women. Most Of the injured were
crushed in the rush from the building
that followed the explosion The flames
were extinguished and the injured re-
moved to hospitals. It Is believed that
a spark from a dynamo fired and ex-
ploded an accumulation of sugar dust.
The loss is placed at 100000.
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government to furnish fifteen carloads
of butter annually for the use of the
soldiers and sailors. This contract
called for the making of between three
and four hundred thousands of pounds
of butter annually in Topeka to sup
ply this single demand ana this pro-
duce went to sailors and soldiers quar-
tered in all parts of the world.
Mr.. Jensen has been prominently
identified with the welfare of Topeka
since he located here and at the an
nual meeting of the Commercial club
held last January he was elected presf-
dent of that body. He has advocated
many changes in this organization and
has changed the entire method OF
operation. He is also largely interest
ed in the Jensen Manufacturing COM
pany which manufactures line OF
creamery supplies which are shipped
10 all parts of the United States and
are considered necessities in the up to
date making of butter. Most of the
patents under which these supplies are
manufactured are owned either by Mr..
Jensen or his brother.
About a month ago Mr.. Jensen LETT
Topeka for trip through the west for
the benefit of his health and before
returning visited Salt Lake City, where
he met an old time friend who is now
at the head of the Henningsen Produce
company. Mr. Henningsen ana Mr..
Jensen were acquaintances in Den
mark and sailed on the same poar for
the United States and were afterwards
identified with each other In the
creamery business in Nebraska.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-22

ment and was taken from the
oecalogue as much as was the law
against murder. Judge Wallace said
the sabbath law was ordained be-
lore there was a church. before sin
came into the world. He said that
God gave man physical constitution,
Wnlch demands one DAY of rest in
each week and that He then ordered
tnat man should rest on that day.
Ihe speaker impressed upon the as
OF the laboring men of the country.
He said that men who work whether
they are churchmen or not will sup
port the movement to secure rest for
every man on Sunday. Judge Wallace
took occasion to answer the criticism
OF an eminent divine who recently
criticized the Sunday crusade in Kan
sas City, because the public parks
were not closed. The speaker said
that there was an obligation on the
authorities to see that the public
parks were open on Sunday, because
OF the thousands Of people living in
tenements, who never see flower or
hear a bird sing during the other six
days Of the week
Memorial to Congress.
The assembly adopted a resolution
Which Will be sent to the United States
congress asking that a law be enacted
to compel all persons engaged in inter-
state commerce to grant their employees
every year 50 days of rest
Thomas H. Cleland of Chicago SUBJ
mitted the report of the foreign tract
society. DR.. Horace Underwood of
Korea in discussing this report said
that the printed word was absolutely
necessary as a means Of teaching and
training the Koreans and the people of
other lands. He said that America and
England were the two countries to
which the Koreans must look for print
ed matter.
The report of the committee on Chris
tian work among seamen and soldiers
was given by Rev. Wallace Radcliffe
of Washington, who called special at
tention to the apportionment of chap
lains in the army of the United States
which showed 16 Roman Catholics and
only Presbyterians.
Prof. Charles Scanlon, field secretary
of the permanent committee on tenn
| perance, in his annual report, showed
| receipts for the year Of $19,365, enabling
| the committee to close it's books with
out debt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-22
THREE CHILD VICTIMS.
The Baker Home in Clay County De.
stroyed-Other Fatalities.

Clay Center, Kan, May 22.-As re-
ports continue to come in concerning
the storm over Clay county, it appears
that the wind was even more severe
than at first thought. The storm was
not a tornado though, but a straight
hard wind, lasting about an hour,
something like a hurricane in the
northwest corner Of the county.
The home Of Fred Baker was de-
stroyed, killing three children and so
severely injuring Mr.. Baker that he is
not expected to live. Mrs. Baker was
also seriously injured but is expected
to recover. Those were the only IA
talities but from every part of the
county comes reports Of barns blown
to pieces, houses moved on their
foundations and trees uprooted.
Oak Hill, small town in the south
western corner Of the county was
nearly wiped out, though no one was
killed. Over the entire county prob
ably as much damage was done as by
the tornado OF 1903.
AT. MINNEAPOLIS.
The Parker house, Minneapolis
leading hotel, and the mill of the Min
neapolis Mill and Elevator company
were unroofed by wind which
reached a terrific velocity. The ex-
tent of the damage to the contents of
the mill is not known. Trees were
uprooted and small buildings destroy
ed, The town seems to have suffered
more than the country districts sur
rounding Some rain fell.
Bennington. a small town near
here also suffered from the storm,
but not so heavily as Minneapolis. The
early reports contain no accounts OF
injuries to persons or damage by
lightning.
AT LINDsBORG.
Early reports indicate that the
storm did no serious damage here, al
though some trees we're blown down,
and small buildings suffered. The
wind blew a gale, but because 1t was
straight did not cause the loss which
would have occurred otherwise.
There are reports of a severe storm
down, and at this time the report can
not be confirmed, nor the extent OF
| the storms damage learned.
AT MCPHERSON.
| hard wind accompanied by fall
| of rain amounting to "a inch prevail
ed here. No serious damage was done,
although some small buildings were
blown down, and the trees suffered
considerably. No injuries are report
ed Reports from the rural districts
do not indicate serious damage.
AT CoNCORDIA.
| A heavy storm of wind and rain in
this section did considerable damage
in some localities. but none mere.
where the precipitation was one ana
! two thirds inches.
Ada. ottawa county, is reported
,.ined ont by wind The Central
branch tracks between Palmer and
| 6lifton were carried out by cloud
hurst. and all traffic is tied up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-22
LILLEY CAN STAY.
Nothing Will Be Done Toward Secur'
ing His Expulsion.

Washington, May 22.-No action
looking toward the expulsion OF Rep
resentative George L. Lilley of Con-
nectic11t from the house is contem-
niated. This statement was authorita-
tively made to the Associated Press.
When the special committee appointed
by Speaker cannon to investigate the
Charges brought by Mr.. Lilley against
tha Electric Boat company submitted
its report to the house Use last snart Tuesday
haen read on the floor, the next day
there was such speculation earar;t as to I'll the
lrbich Mr.. LiIley was handled in the
Committees findings gave color to
renort that these were 20 be made a
hasis of a resolution of expulsion.
The statement is as follows:
ss,rhe house has nothing more to do
with Mr.. Lilley SO far as the investiga-
ton episode is concerned. The special
committee investigated fully Mr.. Lii
Jews charges and reported its findings
to the house The house by a substan-
tial majority adopted that report. Nc
further action in the matter is con-
tenaplated. The case II closed"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-22
DYNAMITERS ARE Busy.
While Negotiations for Peace Are in
Progress at Cleveland.

Cleveland. o., May 2s-rhe near
approach Of peace in the local street
car war did not present dynamiters
from following out their usual opera
tions last night, no less than half a
dozen cars being damaged, while sew
eral persons received injuries.
The most serious outrage of the
night took place when a car carrying
10 passengers was blown up at the
corner of Euclid avenue and East
One Hundred and Sixteenth. street.
The car was wrecked and two of
the passengers were badly hurt. A
section of the track a foot long was
blown to atoms.
Five other cars were dynamited in
various sections of the city during the
night, but no onn of them was SER
iously hurt. Since daylight this
morning no disorder of any kind has
been reported.
The meditators who are trying to
bring about settlement of the
strike again resumed their labors to-
day. 1t is said they are deadlocked
on the choice of third arbitrator.
Two arbitrators have already been
named
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-22
IhkG inIm tttkEI 0flkII |
Mayor Green HAS Plan to Sell Desire to
Topeka Bonds Presbyter
10 Topeka People as Method Of Into One Chu
Investment. at Ka]
A SPLENDID SCHEME. BUSIN YES
Pay Ourselves Interest on Our Reports of Sp
Own Securities. Order of To
Instead Of Selling Them to DR.. Baxter I
Eastern Investors. ceeds DR..
Mayor Green Has Plan to Sci
Topeka Bonds.
To Topeka People as Method of
Investment.
\ SPLENDID SCHEME.
Pay Ourselves Interest on Our
Own Securities.
Instead Of Selling Them t,
Eastern Investors.

After sounding bankers and business
man Of the city, Mayor william Green
has decided to submit to the ways and
means committee of the council this
eevning proposition to issue the $751;
900 of Improvement bonds at AZ per
cent interest instead of per cent as
first announced.
In consideration of the fact that the
interest rate is lowered the mayor
proposes that the city should dispose
of the issue at par instead of demand
ing premium. All of the city bonds
of former years have brought a pre-
MUM but by reducing the interest rate
the same results are obtained and in
more equitable manner.
"The people to whom this should
be saving will really profit by it.
The people that pay the bonds will
have less interest to pay. In the other
fit, when a premium is secured. r.
respective Of whether they pay taxes
or not. This is not so fair said the
mayor.
'The bankers and other business
me nthink that the bonds can be sold
on a poplar subscription basis at 41s
per cent and I will submit it to the
ways and means committee. One
business man agreed to take $1,000
worth when told him of the plan and
lIlCIc 1911 d udy passes Dul WHAT i re-
ceive requests for portion of the BOND
ISSUE
This is splendid sane idea. There
is no doubL the bonds can be sold
here in Topeka and Kansas. -Four
and a half too. is a good fair rate as
the bonds are non-taxable.
All the cities, townships and coun-
ties of Kansas should arrange to sell
their bonds at home. Kansans have
the money to invest and have been
/ investing much in the east. Invest al
home. It will pr owe more attractive
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-22
HUGHES IS PRESIDENT.
New York Governor Reelected to
Head of Northern Baptists.

Oklahoma City, Okla, May 22.-The
Northern Baptist convention repre-
senting twelve hundred thousand Bap-
lists, opened its first annual meeting
here. Nearly eight hundred delegates
and a thousand visitors crowded the
White Temple. Vice President Harry
Pratt hudson, president Of Chicago
university, presided.
Governor Hughes, president of the
convention sent from Albany this mes
sage. which was greeted with great
applause: No.. 1,,ason cut
cago, ILL.,: 1 greatly regret that I'M
neratiye duties here made it impossi-
f,le for me to attend the meeting OF
the Northern Baptist convention at
Oklahoma The pressure of executive
work makes it absolutely necessary
that I remain at Albany. Please con-
vey to the convention my cord1al greet
ings. 1 sincerely trust that its pro-
ceedings will be of lasting benefit and
that through it's efforts the efficiency
of the work of the denomination will
be greatly increased. (Signed) Chas.
E. Hughes"
tary to send the following telegram to
Governor Hughes:
..The Northern Baptist convention
assembled at Oklahoma City sends
cordial greeting to it's president. 1t Is
a matter of sincere regret to all that
official duties prevent your presence
here and the convention wishes you
Godspeed in your efforts for civic
righteousness"
The convention effected permanent
organization with Governor Hughes
reelected as president; Harry Pratt
Judson, first vice president; DR.. w. C..
Biting, st. Louis, secretary. The new
organization unifies the Baptist de-
nomination and will give it means OF
expression on important public ques-
tionS
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JENSEN TO LEAVE
President of Commercial CiuD
and Continental Creamery.
Goes to Salt Lake to Establish
a Creamery.
II. A. BORMAN CHOSEN.
Will Succeed Mr.. Jensen in the
Continental.
One of the Big Industries OF
Kansas.
T. A. BORMAN CHOSEN.

At a meeting of the directors of the
Continental Creamery company held
Thursday afternoon, w. F. Jensen,
president of the company, and also
president of the Commercial club, ten
dered his resignation to become effec-
tive at once, and T. A. Borman was Sc
lected as his successor. Mr.. Jensen lef.
this morning for Salt Lake City where
he will become identified with similar
interests. Mr.. Jensen will leave To-
peka and will in all probability tender
his resignation as president of the
Commercial club at the next regular
meeting of that body.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-22
GOV. SPARKS DEAD.
Nevada's Chief Executive a Victim of
Bright's Disease.

Reno, New, May 22.-Governor
John Sparks. of Nevada. died at his
home on the Alamo farm near Reno
this morning at $50 o'clock of
Brights disease. His wife and sons
were at his bedside when death came.
He was born in Mississippi in August,
1s43. and has been governor of
Nevada since 1902.
Don S. Dickerson will now become
governor of Nevada. He is "a years
of age and will be the youngest gov
ernor this state has ever had
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-22
Weather Still Cool.

The cool weather of yesterday conf
tinued this morning. 1t was as cool
as 40 at an early hour, but from
o'clock on the thermometer climbed
steadily until at o'clock in the after
noon it was "a above. Reports from
the weather stations over the state in
dicate fair weather today in every sec
ton except one, rain storm at Spring
field. The wind is from the southeast
and has velocity of only ten miles an
hour. The following are the thermome
ter readings for this city today com
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-22
Japanese Attentive to Hemphill.

Toxic, May 22-Rear Admiral Hemp
hill and the other Offices of the visit
ing American squadron are being
shown much attention by the Japa-
nese officials The various functions in
their honor approximate in Importance
a public reception. The American
squadron will remain in japanese wa
ters until June 8, in order to partici-
pate in the memorial day exercises at
Yokohama.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-22

jury on Monday He also said that
Senator Platt will not be called upon
to appear before the grand jury as
a witness, but that the record of the
court in which the divorce case was
tried, probably will be presented.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-22
MUST DEPOSIT AT TOPEKA.

LeNVenWOrth FOStmaSC0r F1eCcIVeS IN
structions From Washington.
Leavenworth, Kan, May 22.-Post-
master Willard has received instruc-
tions from the postoff1ce department,
Washington, discontinuing Leaven-
worth office as a depository of the
fourth class offices in the state, To-
peka having been named as the
depository. In addition he is advised
to make deposits of this office with
the Topeka postoff1ce.
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Weather Indications

Chicago. May 22.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Increasing cloudiness with show
ers late tonight or Saturday.
The oasis., 1908-10-31

At Patagonia yesterday evening
there WAS q republican rally that
was attended by the county candi
dates, and there was large ~.
tendance from the surrounding
country. The occasion ended with
q dance in which all united, and
was enjoyed greatly by all par
Elephants.
Monday evening there arrived
from the south Mr.. r. II Ingra.
ham, general manager OF the Ran
dolph lines, whose car, the Sacra-
mento, was sidetracked at Nogales,
the gentleman remaining here until
Wednesday morning, when mis- car
was attached to the train going to
Tucson.
A party Of gentlemen and ladies
will assemble next Tuesday eve
ming at the residence of Doctor A.
l.. Gustetter Ia receive the election
returns. An instrument will be
installed and an operator will be
in attendance. As fast as the re
turns are received they will be read
and posted.
Mrs Sid Cohnrn from Goldfelds,
Nevada, is visiting Nogales. Mrs.
Coburn resided formerly in No
gales, and when the Brickwood
House was first OPENED she con
Quoted that some time That was
before her marriage To Mr., Coburn.
when she was Mrs Harley, and
the hotel was called The Harley
House.
Yesterday Mr.. Harper J. Gun
ningham, republican candidate for
county Treasurer, flushed his can
vasS in Nogales aud went To Pata-
gonia, thence over into HE Canillr
region. Mr.. Cunningham has
male many friends among the
voters at The county seat and he
is making great hustle wherever
he goes.
A small block OF stock in the
Four Metal, Mining Company may
be bought at The low price of thirty
five cents per share by addressing
P. 0. box M. 43. Nogaleo, Arizona.
This offer will be open but a shorl
time as developments in he mine
are enhancing values very rapidly,
and The price Of shares will soon
reach thp &
The oasis., 1908-10-31
NOcALEs NOTES.

The Palace saloon will receive
and display election returned Tues
day evening.
1.-THE American Lady," the most
elegant and stylish shoe made.
Sold only at the Red House,
Ramon Vasquez.
This week Mrs. Fred Herrera
and her little daughter have re.
turned from Wit of several
months at her former home-Corn-
wall on the Hudson, in New York.
Sunday night Mr.. II. J. Temple,
superintendent of the Cananta-
Nogales branch Of the G. R.Y & p.
Il. r., arrived in Nogales from Il
business tlip in the East. Tues
day morning he left for Tucson;
thence to his home in Naco.
Forgood, substantial service wear
Hamilton. Brown & Co.'s Patrol
Shoe" sold at the Red House, RAJ
mon Vasquez.
The oasis., 1908-10-31

Saturday, Oct. 81, 1908
NOTICE.

THE OASIS will be found on file
/ n tho folloy;no r1acas.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-10-30
ONLY ONE WIFE ADMITTED
Other Spouse of Millionaire China
man Deported.

San Francisco, Oct 30.-The immr
grafton authorities at Washington
have ordered a temporary division in
the family of Robert Hu Tung Bos-
man, the Hongkong millionaire, who
was refused admission because of his
belief in polygamy and because he
was accompanied by two wives. The
government has ruled that Bosnian
may stay In this country with one Of
his wives, but the other must be de-
ported.
The embarrassing predicament has
been solved, it is said and Mrs. Clara
Bosnian, who is accompanied by four
children, will remain in attendance
upon her husband, who is under treat
ment in the German hospital for nerv-
Gus disorders.
Pending the decision Bosnian was
permitted to land by furnishing a
bond. AT the time his condition was
precarious and with his rather exten-
sive retinue he was installed in a
large suite in the hospital.
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NINETY UNDER ARREST.
Heavy Guard Watching Alleged Night
Riders Held Prisoners.

Samburg, Tenn, Oct. 30-There are
now more than ninety Rrisoners In
camp here 1t is practically certain
that the most important night riders
are now under guard. A heavy guard
is watching every movement of the
suspects and they are not allowed to
talk to their friends except when a
guard is present to hear their conver-
sation A number of women have
visited them, bringing baskets of
cakes and other eatables. Major Mar
tin and Major Norton both brought
In prisoners and Captain Zopfi of
Nashville with small squad Of men,
ment to the home of one BOB Haffman
and forced him to get out st bed and
accompany them to camp. He Is be-
!ieved to be a prisoner Of Importance.
Governor Patterson remains In camp.
Editor James Bryce of the Troy
News-B Banner, who was brought in
Wednesday, has been released and is
again at his home.
Mrs. Matilda Rassaker, mother OF
the three Rassaker boys under arrest
here, is dead. Heart trouble superin-
duced by worry ove.- the arrest of her
sons is said to have caused her death.
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TWO OF THE CREW LOST
Lumber Laden Schooner Wrecked on
North Carolina Coast.

Norfolk, Va, Oct. 30.-A four-mast-
ed schooner, lumber laden, bound
north was driven ashore on the North
Carolina coast during a severe north
east gale. The vessel lies on the
shoals off Paul Gamiels hill. fifty
miles south of Cape Henry. Three of
her masts already have been washed
out of the schooner since she struck
and unless the seas subside she prob
ably will be washed to pieces.
Meager information by relayed sea
coast telephone messages tells of the
rescue of six of the eight in the crew
of the wrecked schooner. These were
brought ashore in the breeches buoy
and told of the drowning of the other
two before the buoy line could be shot
across the vessel by the three lifesav-
ing crews standing by and powerless
to launch lifeboats. In the excitement
the name of the vessel was not OBJ
tanned.
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in America three times" he said.
"and the only difference I saw be-
tween, the unemployed in America and
those of this country was that the
former. for a short time after losing
them do not drink so much as do
many British unemployed workmen.
but they have an advantage in the
number of days they are idle"
Loud cries of 1T is untrue, 1t is a
shameful comparison" greeted Mr..
Burns statement.