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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-01

FOR new BOOKS.
State Board Will Soon Hold a
Session.
Will Adopt Texts for Kansas
High Schools.
ON ANOTHER BASIS.
Adoption Expected to Be Wholly
on Merits.
Small Publishers Are Now TAX
ing an Interest.

There has been a million columns
OF stuff written about the inquiries
of the book trust during the last ffty
years and unfortunately there has
been grounds for great deal OF these
charges, suspicious and reports. Ever
since the war of the rebellion lobby
lists in the employ of big book con-
Germs have haunted legislative assem-
blies and landed big book contracts
after getting laws passed that would
be of advantage to the publishers and
in the same proportion hardship
upon the consumers. which is to say
the parents of school children.
In Kansas the favoEite plan of the
book men has been to camp on the
trail of the text book commission,
composed of a body of men selected
by the governor and authorized by
law to select the text books for the
Kansas public and high schools by
contract lasting four years at tune.
All the wiles practiced upon Saint
Anthony and the stratagems the devil
used on poor Job have been expended
by the representatives of the book
trust on the text book commissions
of the past in this and other states
The successes of these agents have
been magnified by the public, but they
knows. And after the text book COM
mission has passed safely over the
shoals the city boards of education
and school district trustees come in
| for their share of temptation, trick
| cry and snares.
| The scale of prices for school books
| in Kansas has been made low-lower
than that in most states. so there
/ now remains only the chance to i'm
pose upon the public by means OF
selling inferior books and lots OF
| them That this practice has beer
| INDUCED in in this state there is not
the slightest room to doubt. For in
stance, there is right now in Topeka
required two different kinds of read
ers during one term of school fol
children in lower grades. The par
ents of the little pupil for instance
must buy her third reader which
she uses until the Christmas holidays
then she must have another kind OF
| third reader for the rest of the term
You can never convince this girls par
| ents that this is not a school book
graft.
| For High School Books.
| Next Monday the newly appointed
state text book commission will meet
| IN the offices of the superintendent OF
schools and select the books for the
| high school course to be used for the
next five years. The books for the
| common school course were contract
ed in 1907 and this contract will no.
expire until 1912 Gov. Stubs i.
proud of the personnel of this com
mission and has declared repeatedly
| that he had secured men who could
not be approached by the most sub
tie book agent in the country. There
are only two practical and active
school men on the board, Supt Fair.
child and r. r. Price. The governor
doubtless figured that he had safe
guarded the public interest as naar1,
as possible. The book trust might foo
the commission or impose on it, bu
could not influence it to the least ex
tent in the world.
One thing is already apparent as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-01
WANT CABBAGE FREE.
Produce Dealers Object to Tariff on
the Danish Article.

New York. May 1.-Two hundred
members of the New York produce
exchange have organized to induce
congress to place Danish cabbage on
the free list in the tariff law. The
duty at present is three cents head
and they claim there is a demand in
this country for the vegetable which
can not be supplied by home produce
ton.
One of their principal arguments is
that of reciprocation. In 1907 Den
mark purchased $23,3S4,9S9 worth of
American products, of which more
than 1000. 900 worth went into Den
mark duty free. There is no duty on
American wheat, corn, meats. oils and
allied products and therefore these
members of the produce exchange de-
clare that Denmark's cabbage should
be admitted into this country duty
free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-01
WOMEN FIGHT.
Both Are Badly Cut and One May
Die.

Lester. Wash. May Mrs. Joe Burns
and Mrs. s. Campbell, wives of loggers,
fought a bloody duel with butcher
knives, as a result of which the for
mer has a fatal cash below the heart.
The other woman's life was saved by
the quick arrival of a special engine
from Cleelum with doctor who sewed
up an artery in her wrist barely in time
TO prevent her from bleeding to death
The women are said to have quarreled
over kitchen utensils which they had
borrowed. Suddenly each dar.ed into
her cabin and seized a butcher knife.
They met in the dim light thrown by
a lamp through an open cabin door and
be gan the combat which continued until
both fell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-01
AFRICA VS.. ARKANSAS
Ozark Champion May Again Take to
the Cinder Path.

Little Rock, Ark, May 1.-R. F.
Walker, the South African Splinter
who beat James A. Rector of Arkan-
sas at the Olympic games in the 1900
yard dash last summer, will meet
Rector in return match at the same
distance with Kerr. the Canadian
champion. also a competitor, if Cover
nor Donaghey of Arkansas is success
full in persuading Rector's father to
raise no objections TO his sons return
to the cinder path.
The governor has interceded in Rec
tors behalf, Influenced by hundreds of
Arkansans who think the native can
turn the tables.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-01

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-01
g. G. SMITH
Merchant Police
Ind Tel. G5se-2. zoos Harrison 81.

ting of book contract by the state
sounds like the heading of a dime novel
and reeks of sensatioaalism. but there
is nothing doing 50 far. and there is
not likely to be IL the commission gets
the quality and cuts down the quantity
of the books that the long suffering par
ent has OF buy for his hopefuls in their
ursuit OF knowledge
But there are many wise ones here
in Kansas who will tilt their heads TO
one side and quote. For ways that
are dark and Ticks that are VAIN
Well. who knows There has been
enough needless money spent for
school books in this country in the
past fifty years to make all the treas
ures of all the ships that ever sailed
the Spanish Main look like the savings
In a kids penny b1nk. No wonder
the people have bocem sensitive on
this point and refuse to believe even
though one were risen from the dead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-01
BEQUEATHED $4,000
By Man to Whom He Loaned a Ten
When Broke.

New York, May Edward A. Lacey.
a Hoboken cigar dealer. has just been
officially informed that Theophile Reg
maud of Paris, has bequeathed him So
600 in his will.
One day five years ago Lacey and
Brighton Beach race track in the same
train. Lacey had won several hundred
dollars and the Frenchman had lost
every cent on the races. They had not
met before but Lacey insisted on Reg
maud accepting ten dollars, saying he
could return it whenever he had plenty
of money. Until he was officially in
formed of the legacy Lacey had not
heard from Regnaud.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-01
WANTS A PRACTICAL MAN.
Columbia Gives Professorship to a
Hotel Engineer.

New York, May III. c. Jurgensen
has quit his job as chief engineer at
the Hotel St. Regis to assume chair
of engineering plant construction at
Columbia university. After a visit to
his old home in Copenhagen he will be-
gin his duties next fall. For more than
seven years Mr.. Jurgensen has been an
engineer in New York hotels and when
Columbia university decided to estab-
lish the new chair they looked about for
n practical man as the head instrue-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-01

tor. Jurgensen's success not only in
understanding the complex machinery
Of a large hotel plant but his influence
over subordinates caused him to be Sc
lected.
1t is believed to be the first instance
of the elevation of such an engineer
to a college professorship
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07
END FIRST DAYS PRACTICE.
More Than Half of Two Guard Com
panIes Qualify at Range.

When recall was sounded at the Ma
tional Guard rife range al Congress
Heights at dusk yesterday evening. Com
panies c and D. First Battalion. Second
Regiment D. c. y. @, had completed the
first day Of their annual target practice.
Ideal weather prevailed and before
night all the officers and more than 80
per cent Of the men had qualified To-day
the company officers. assisted by Mai.
James z. Bell, Inspector general OF rife
practice; Capt Thomas S King. and
Lieut. Milton s. Farrow VIII make a
special effort to qualify the poorer shots.
Practice at 500, s00 and 1000 yards and
skirmish runs VIII be fred to-day after
most OF the men have completed the
marksman's course
Company c. commanded oy Capt. 7. V.
Walker and Lieut. R B. johnson. had
twenty men present yesterday. and Con-
pany D. Capt A L Evans and Lieut.
A L Kitchen and J. E Leeman. had
twenty-eight men. in khaki uniforms
Before practice. Mat. Bel gave the men
an informal talk on the work of the
day Lieut.. Albert S Jones. OF the
National Rife Association. and William
Wolf Smith. Washington correspondent
OF the National Guard Magazine, visited
the range yesterday and were the guests
OF company officers. They were shown
through the camp and over the range
and complimented the District guardsmep
on their shooting.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07
FOOTLIGHT FLASHES.

At farewell dinner given in BROOKLYN
Saturday night by Nile. Genee 70 her mansVers and
members Of The Soul Kiss company. she va,
presented with magnificent silver loving cup. sur
mounted By a silver statuette.
The Dancer Of Cairo is the title q,
Paul Potter's latest musical comedy. which Is n
be the suCcessT 20 the Queen Of the Moulin
Rouge Shows with titles suggestive Of good
old IlHe sppeaT 10 Be P0ttsr's speciality just now
Viola Gillette. who plays the part OF
Niehette IN The Beauty Spot" has been bss.
Known for her impersonation Of BOYS rartS She
refused natterlng offer to create the part Of 4
prince IN Ir71ry Lane pantomime, TO accept the
part she IS nov playing - well
Mile Manhattan, the breezy stage
gossiper OF New York SAYS that Virginia Harmed 5
hats are 50 large that the Fifth are7ue rnilli,p-g
have 70 build them OF the roof and that F..rauss
q the recent weather being unrT0Titio1s fer o1tof
door niiiinery- Miss Harmed has not had \ new
bat for a week.
Henrietta Crosman was the guest Of
honor at a recent meeting of the Keatucky C,i,,h
q New York held IN the Waldorf Astoria Hotel
70 CONSIDER the erection Of monument in Louis
vile m honor Of the late STEPHEN Collins Foster
author of The Suwanee River Mass !, -
Col. Col GrsaInd NV Old Kenfurtv E,o-,o
and other W0-idfsmogs baIlands Of the Sor,tblsrs
The much-leTed poet was Miss Crusmau's rrap5
uncle At the club meeting the actress recited ser
eTal stanzaS Of his bestknOEE poems and moved her
audience TO tears
Charles FrOhman has cabied his New
4ork ofhces that. although he has not yet secured
a theater for the London appearance Of Miss R5Iis
Burke n Love Watches" Miss Burke VIII rosi
tiEeiy appear az one of his London theaters 5urin,
the month Of NAY. Mr.. Frohman also adds thst ~
saah not continue Mss Buyke's engagement II
ne British capital beyond July. as she goes wfh
her company direct from London 10 san Frascisco
al the end of August making a journey q 20
miles-perhaIs ore Of the longest theater eou,nsn-
On recnrd
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07
Took Him at HIS word

Curiosity aroused by the presence OF a
large delegation Of Cinnamon at the
Columbia Theater Monday night. on the
occasion OF the opening Of the season OF
sumner comedy at popular prices. has
brought 20 light an incident indicative OF
the attention 20 detail that IS insisted up
on by Mr. Frederick v. Thomson. the
stage director Of the Columbia Players
In The Three Of Us" which is being
played this week Lawrence Eyre PLAYS
the part Of Hop Wing. Incident thereto
ne Is called upon 10 sing a Chinese ditty.
Mr. Eyre made several efforts 10 obtain
suitable music. but without avail. and
finally, under instructions from Mr.
thomson. he started for Chinatown. The
first place he visited he was met by a
smiling celestial who preferred him the
pipe Of peace, When acquainted with
the purpose OF his visitor. however. the
Chinamau became confused, and finally
declared he would have 10 consult the
boss before he could acceed 10 the request
The boss had gone 70 san Francisco and
would not be back FOR a month. In
other resorts Mr.. Eyre was equally uusuc-
cessful. until finally he struck a good
a
book. and insisted on singing a new hvmn
ne learned al the mission the previous
day. Mr.. Eyre finally induced him 10
switch TO native strain. which is the
one he IS singing in the play this week The
entire evening had been spent in locating
this acconlmOd dating oriental. and in deep
est gratitude young Eyre invited his
friend to attend the performance Mon
dav night Yes and b-F-- ,-r-.- es-,,sf--
with you" he concluded. as ne left for
his hotel Monday night thirty-four
Cinnamon lined up in front Of the theater
and called for Mr.. Eyre. That gentleman
was dUmbfOUnded when he saw the mob.
but was game. and passed them in Now
he is wondering II there will be any sal
airy coming 10 him Saturday night He
has anxioUsly sought information from
Berger. but that gentleman
knows the oriental game and says noth- |
ing
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07

The BELASCO.
Lulu Cisser as Nile. Mischief'' .........At SIS
Nienness opeT4tta. fun of mslodi1us airs
and lots q genuine comedy. An unusually
e7iOyEbls entertainment,
TIE NATIONAL.
A- ~-''@ --r-----r---- ~ { y
The popslsr ssvo-tes q tie Ahorn Opera
Company N the best liked Of American comic
opeTss-Wel sung and wen acted.
THE COLUMBIA.
'-The Three a I-s''-- A. g1s
A Company q stock players. who are en-
oeaTo-iug 70 make record of popularity IN
the history q Washington stock companies.
An interesting play and clever people
CHASE'S
tois, faudesillc- 2.l5 and SIS
Bert Coote and coEpary. and a goodIy
array q vaudeville talent
THE ACADEMY.
For Her Children's sake. .............. Az SIX
Emotiolal melodrzma played by a good
company.
The GAYETT.
btrlessre 2.l5 and IS
The LYCEUM
Burles1us 2:l5 and SIS
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07
ARBOR DAY OBSERVED.

Arbor Day was observed Yesterday
morning al Congress Heights school
Three trees were planted in the school
yard. while about 800 pupils assembled on
the lawn and sang patriotic songs.
One Of the trees was planted by the
Swedish Minister. introduced BY Col A
E Randle. and was named the King OF
Sweden Another was planted BIZ Nine
Herman de Lagercrantz and Mrs. Hen
nen Jennings. and named President
Taft
Mr. Jennings planted the third tree and
named It "Jonssville.a after the town IN
South Africa which until recently had
no trees
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07
LECTURE TO STUDENTS.
Filtration Plant superintendent at
Howard University.

E. D. Hardy. superintendent of the
filtration plant. gave a lecture, last night.
on The Washington aqueduct and the
filtration plant TO the students OF
Howard University in the Memorial
Chapel The lecture was graphically IL
lustrated with stereopticon views. In the
morning Dr.. J. r. Ewing delivered a lec-
ture on Legends Of the Atlantic"
The prize debate OF the academy. held
each year, viii take place this evening
in Rankin Memorial Hall. The cues
ton IS. Resolved, That limited mon
archy ike England is a better form of
government than a republic ike the
United States
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07
Friday Bargain in
Mems Two-piece Suits.

We offer a lot Of Mems Two-piece Suits.
IN good summer weight, al a saving Of
from $3.50 to 500 on regular prices. Ma
terials are cassimeres and wOrsteds. made
in the popular three-button model, with
broad shoulders and snug-htting collars
Colors are light and dark grays, browns,
and tans. in neat striped effects. Sizes IS
10 A.
Special price, S9.75 each
Values, SI2.5o and $500.
Main foor-Tenth 81
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07
Friday Bargain in
WOmeH'S Oxford Ties.

\ lot OF Women's Three-eyeIet Patent
Coltskin Oxford Ties. made on q short
vamp last, with plain toe, Goodyear welt
sole Cuban heel. and wide ribbon lacers.
These are new, fresh goods, IN one OF
this seasons latest styles. Nearly all
sizes from . 10 7, "A to D.
S2.25 pair. Were $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07
Friday Bargain in
Trimmed Hats.
Third soor-G st

We offe- a very desirable collection of
"omen's. Misses. and Chndren's Trim
med Hats al about half price. for clear
ance- They are al high-class Hats. IN
Guiding Partisan adaptations and original
conceptions from our own worlrooms. in
tailored and dress effects. and, while they
show signs OF being handled. they are all
very desirable.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07

While you think of it, telephone your
Want Al to The Washington Herald.
ana oiA WI De sent s-cu at cent a word.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07
GIVE FIRST COEGEE' CONCERT |
Washington Symphony Or
cheStra Scores a Success.
ADDRESS BY Mr.. SCRANAGE

Rehearses yicissitudes of the Or
ganizatiOn. Showing neaEer Sup
port It Received Under Its Former
Manasement-Mr. Rakemann Does
Admirably as Conductor.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07
SmOOt Golfer & McCalley, 1916 F Street

with a fUll orchestra, her performance
was admirable. She was heartily ap-
plauded. and made the recipient Of flow
ers- word OF praise should be said Of
the manner in which the orchestra per-
formed during the accompaniment. The
usual tendency is TO drown out the sOiOist
particularly in the softer passages. but
this was not the case yesterday. an ad-
ditional proof Of the intelligence Of ex-
ecution shown in the entire afternoon 8
work Of the orchestra and its discerning
leader.
An Excellent Concert.
Altogether the concert was excenently
given. and If II is an index OF what Is
10 be expected from next winters con-
certs. there is a series Of rare treats in
store for those in washington who ap-
preciate the best music.
The fun programme follows:
Overture. Romeo and juliet; .Beul
Esyptan Ballet Suite. Lt,iEni
Allegro Eon troIDo
AllezTetto.
Andzzts sosteuuto
Andau1e esp-essTO-aIIsS-o-
Ara All FoTs hi 80 .-Trzriats'' - Verdi
Miss Marion McFAn.
Prclude Al 8 'Loheu-rin'' Ws-ner
hl1rzl SEEMS Matt
Pastoral. In the Meadows
Romance. Love Scenes
Scherzo. Village Revels
fest-Isrsc1 Hicn. Strauss
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07
IN THBSOCIAL WORLD
Mrs. Taft Will Entertain
Company To-day.
MEYERS HOSTS at DINNER.

Miss oIiver>Entertsins In Honor of
Miss Ethel Roosevelt Arrange
ments for Wedding of Miss Shepard
and Hr- C. Gould LineoIn-Mr. and
Mrs Van Buren, Hosts.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07
L)Qv.

TO-DAY there very large collection Of lengths
oneoaknd articles, incomplete aorments odd and broken
sizes &c There also several bargain lots Of goods from
regular stock secured under price for the occasion In
either they worthy your attention they desirable goods
and offered very low prices for quick clearance
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07
Friday Bargain in
Silk Dresses.

We have Just received and place on sale
this morning ar very special price a lo'
OF Women's New SILK Dresses. They are
made IN the very latest styles and effects
OF the fashionable messaline satins and
foulard silks, and richly and becomingly
trimmed with Observation-Disclosures, laces
nets, and fine tucks. Included are DARK
eolors for street and calling, together
with the pretty light pastel shades for
evening wear Very handsome dresses
and a very special value.
Special price, $500 each.
Values, SI9.5o to Sa9. so.
Third foor-G St
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07
SOC each. Value, sc.

A lot OF Women's Soft Nainsook Gowns.
with low round neck and short flowing
sleeves. trimmed with vaIenciennes lace
and insertion, beading. and ribbon.
69c each. Value, SI.oo.
ThIr5 Hoo--Ee---4b ..
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07
Friday Bargains in
Picture Frames.

A lot Of Picture Frames. odd sizes. ir
gilt. black. green. brown. and silver.
Ioc each. Were 35c soc, z5c
A lot of, Picture Frames. medium sizes.
IN gilt, block, green. and brown
I5c each. Were 45c to 85c.
a lot Of Picture Frames. large sizes. in
oiack-and-gold and mahogany-and-gilt
SOC each. Were $500 to $3.50.
lot OF Picture Frames. Of lsL-incb
molding; sizes sxlo. 1ox12 and IIxi4.
I5c and 25c each.
Were S5c to SI.Io.
Fourth soos-Teuth 81.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07
Friday Bargains in
Muslin Underwear DEBT.

4 lot Of Women's Muslin Combination
Suits Corset Cover and Drawers OF Cor
set Cover and short Skirt, trimmed with
Falenciennes lace-edge and insertion.
beading and ribbon.
SI.oo each. Value, SI.so.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07

Special price, $1,000 each.
Were SI8.oo and $1,000.
Second foU-Tenth 81.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07

A lot Of Women's CaEb-ic and Main
sock Gowns, with low round neck and
short sleeves. trimmed with lace OF en-
oroideTy. beading. and ribbon.
~ o,-l Vi
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07

Mrs. Taft viii entertain a large COM
pany Of Official and smart resident society
this afternoon at the first of a series of
afternoon teas, which. II weather permits.
will be held on the grounds south of the
mansion, thus making a garden party:
Mrs. Edwards. Of San Diego, Cal. sister
OF tAe President, who spent last week
at the White House, has returned to her
home.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-07

1he vice President and Mrs. Sherman.
who have been'visiting in New York and
Utlca tor a week, viii return to-day.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-01-22

lieve that the death of Montgom-
cry at the hands of Long was al
most accidental. Both were I'M
der the influence of liquor ac-
cording to reports, and the con-
versation seemed to have been
in testing manner and it is
thought that when Long pointed
the pistol at Montgomery he had
no idea of shooting him. The
pistol is said to have been an
automatic one and therefore the
shot which killed Montgomery
was accidental and that when
Long found that he had killed
his friend he turned the pistol
upon himself to end his remorse.
According to reports it was a
minute after the killing of Mont
gomery before Long shot him
self, and the blood upon Long, S
hand indicated that he had felt
of his friend head and thereby
he found out that he had com
mitted the deed, therefore his
action regarding his own life.
Whatever may be the explana-
ton of the tragedy it is deeply
regretted in this city. Mr..
Montgomery was not known
here but Mr.. Long had practic-
ally been raised in this county.
and to have such a bright and
promising life thus cut off in the
middle or at the beginning of a
bright career casts gloom over
his friends.