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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12
HUN0R or THE Day

Observation-Disclosures girl she broke
down in the middle of that aria and gave
1t up Yet you applauded her. Jack-I
appdauded her for realizing that she
couldn't sing.-Washingto Star.
Not e.-Knicker-Intereste
In forest conservation? Bocker-No. 1
can't even conserve a new leaf.-New York
Sun.
The people who kicked on canned music
brand.@Atianta Constitution me e'apora'eu
Not a Bad Plan.-"Yes. sir. I'm a worry
ing man. can't help worrying" How do
by allowing the worries of today to blot
out those of yesterday. Chicago Tribune
Did the widow, who was after Jim
marry him % mo, he escaped her. what
did he die of?''-Houston Post
DO you keep second girI?" NO; my
wife isn't. strong enough to wait on moro
than one. "-kansas City Journal.
But protested the old millionaire, IT
don't wish you for a son-in-law" "Oh,
youth. by the way, you haven't any tS 9th
er good job you could give a fellow, nave
Mildred nurmured fashionable
young man, sinking on one knee, for
your birthday gift offer-myself'' "Thank
you" was the sold reply, but accept
ouirer. t
Little Tommy-say. papa Papa-what
is it? Little Tommy-What do deaf-mutes
do when they want to talk in a Whisper
Chicago News.
front teeth? Dog faced Boy-I bit the Ossi-
fled Man.-C1eveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12

Goodness, graciousi Think of the
possibility of a war between the re-
public of Panama and the United
States. His eminence, Jose d. de
Obaldia, the president of Panama, is
affronted at the remarks made con-
corning him by Congressman Rainey
in his recent speech on the floor of the
house of representatives. Regardless
of the fact that President Roosevelt
has hastily told Jose that this country
is not responsible for anything that
the members of congress may say in
debate, it is possible that Panama and
her president may never be satisfied
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

IHTOfn the NEW IUIA IItSs.I
A man can be a good husband with
out being good for anything else.
Most girls think It's romantic to
wonder what they'd do If a prince
stared at them
Next to being a bridegroom man is
the most ratified being run over by an
automobile.
A girl could have just as much fun
going sleigh riding in the parlor be-
fore an open fire If there was the same
excuse for smuggling up close to keep
warm.
The more a woman can remember all
the sentimental things her husband
used to say to her before they. were
married, the more he doesn't do 1t any
longer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12
KANSAS COMNENT
IT'S THE SAME EVERYWHERE.

- - 4111 GAME EVERX w 61EtSE.
PROFESSOR Blackmar of the state
university has come forward with a
theory that. the object of the Jail and
penitentiary is to reform criminal
as Wen astto protect society. This idea
is not new but has been advanced for
many years. If lola and Allen county
should take seriously to this view
there would be some changes in the
handling of her prisoners. When a
criminal of the worst kind is arrested
he is of course placed in the county
Jail. He may be murderer of the
most hardened and vicious type. His
place is no doubt in Jail or in the pen
itentiary, but when a misguided boy
OF tender years. gets drunk for the
hrst time or does some slight misde-
meanor.e he too IS placed in the same
Jail and by force of circumstances
comes in contact with the hardened
criminal. The story is an old one, but
the boy comes out of the jail often
worse for having been put in. Yet this
is going on in spite. of the fact that
few people uphold the system.-Iola
Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12

Former Kansans. are playing parts
OF distinction In professional and bust
ness circles in New York, and it would
appear that New York has been some
what generous in reciprocating. Three
former New Workers, at least, are
prominent now in the Kansas 1egis1a-
ture and the number of other former
New Workers In. the state is probably
quite large. They might we'll form a.
New York society of Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12
.AYHAWKER JOTS

In the report of a good roads meet
ing held in Linn county the other day
one newspaper said: mot many at
tended because of the bad roads"
Newton has become ambitious and
enterprising in her old age, says the
lot of paving this year, thus following
the example of Abilene and yelling
ton and other towns which are tired
of dirt roads.
The Downs News says it's town is
growing so fast that it is impossible
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12

Congressman Rainey is the latest
recruit to the National Ananias club.
There will soon be such a distinguished
company in this organization that
others of less note will be tempted to
do or say something which viii give
them the privilege OF associating with
the renowned galaxy of celebrated
Americans who have thus far been so
eiRnally honored.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12

While the legislature is engaged in
making more stringent the provisions
of the prohibitory law it should not
miss the opportunity of inserting a
provision in the law which will forbid
the advertising of liquor and beer in
newspapers and also the display of
such advertising on bill boards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12
FAVOR THE PRISON rw1NE.

The board of directors of the state
penitentiary I'M fixing the price of
prison Irvine has as usual put it below
the selling price of the trust product.
According to announcement it will be
cents for lots of 5000 10, and over
and 7 II cents for smaller orders. 1t
should be understood that the trust
price in Kansas is not what it is in
adjoining states where the Irvine man
ufacturers have monopoly. There is
the trust has made the concession to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12

King Edward and Emperor William
met in Berlin not long ago, embraced
and each kissed the other on the cheek.
But this does not signify that the ma
ton Of either would not be delighted
to wipe the other off the face of the
earth If a good opportunity was af-
fOrded
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12

Kansas consumers simply in competi-
ton. Anyone who will take the trou-
Bile to learn the facts will find out that
the penitentiary binding plant saves
the farmers of Kansas thousands of
dollars year, both through it's own
moderate selling price and through
compelling the trust to reduce its
charges for this commodity.-Fort
Scott Republican
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12

A number of prominent theatrical
managers in New York are out with the
announcement that because of the
trend toward the production Of indie
cent shows they are in favor of the
establishment Of a stage censorship.
This seems TO be a matter that the
managers could regulate of their own
yoiition If they had the desires.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12

Regardless of the fact that more
bills have already been presented to
the legislature than could possibly be
given careful consideration in several
months time, the legislators continue
to introduce new measures daily in
great patches
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12

Surely those folks are of the most
optimistic stripe who thought that a
Kansas senate would help out the
Standard Oil company to any extent by
reducing OIL inspection fees or in any
other nav
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12

Mr.. Schenck the Shawnee county at
torney, has started off on a new tack
in his crusade against druggists who
are evidently in the business only for
the purpose Of making money through
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12

until they attempt to wipe out the
insult with blood. The mere thought
of an assault on this country by Pana-
ma is too terrible for much contempla-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12

No wonder Spain has not made
much progress as a nation. A recent
census in that country shows that two
thirds OF the Spanish people can
neither read nor write.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12

President-e1ect Taft is safely back
from the dangers of the sea on his trip
to and from Panama only to face what
others may well look upon as greater
danger-an alligator steak dinner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12
ET1LL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRFSS

The vigor of the British army will
probably be Increased materially from
new on. It's officers and men are to
be fed for the next three years, at
least. on American beef
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12

KAnsans ought to be thankful that
their state is not in the northwest
which has just experienced the worst
blizzard that has visited that section
of the country in twenty years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT the Grand.

Tonight-"The Right of Way"
saturday matinee and nighttime Right
Monday night-Blanche Walsh. =.
tuesday night-'Con1ing Thro the Rye.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12

For particulars, prices and Amusement
details. see announcements in this pape
elsewhere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12

Tonight S:15-The Raymond Wells Stock
comeany in David Garriclk'' and vaude'
Daily matinee $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-12

Daily Matinee 2:30-High class vaudeville
evenings 7:45-9:15-IIighs class vaudeYnle
Las Vegas optic., 1909-04-29


after holding a meeting of protest
against the failure of the board to
prosecute r. H Pierce, former secre-
tary of the board, who is at present
under indictment in BernaliIlo coun-
|ty.
Pierce, who has been under bond
for his appearance at Albuquerque,
to answer the charges brought against
him there, left Alamogordo soon aft
er he resigned from the board, but
returned recently and has been max
ing his home in Alamogordo. where
he has large business interests.
Z The faculty of the blind asylum
who were responsible for the charges
brought against Pierce, are said to-
have becone incensed at what they
considered the failure of the trustees
of the institution to push the case
against Pierce and, after stormy
session of the faculty, resolution
was drawn up censuring the board
and rendering their designations.
1t is reported that one or more of
the trustees of the institution are
planning to resign from the board be-
cause of the trouble at the asylum.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-04-29

vision shall constitute q separate Of
Tense for each and every day
The city attorney was instructed
to look into the legality of the action
of the territorial board of equalization
at its last sitting in reference to the
discrimination against Las Vegas and
in favor Of Albuquerque in the distrib-
|ution of taxes.
\ The ruling of the board is that all
property of the A., T. e S. F. r. r.
company lying within the limits of
cities north and including Albuquer-
que, shall not be taxed for city or
school purposes, but to offset that ana
to blindfold the public the mileage in
the counties is assessed at a higher
rate and taxed for territorial and
county purposes only. But Albuquer-
que is allowed valuation of s10O, 900
for city and school taxation.
The city attorney was also instruc.
ted to look into the legality OF the
act of the, last legislature compelling
municipalities to publish their pro-
ceedings at fixed rate.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-04-29
KILLS COLLEGE GIRl
AND TAKES own LIFE

Northampton, Mass. April 2s.-En-
ragged because she, had broken her
engagement with him and refused to
FeEew 1t, Porter Smith of Chicago, a
graduate from Dartmouth college last
year, shot and fatally wounded Miss
Helen Aver Marden. senior at Smith
college, and then committed suicide
this morning.
Smith for several days followed
Miss Marden, but she had refused to
see him. Today as she came from
the students building. she met Smith.
Students far of saw him shoot and
saw Miss Marden fall. Smith then
shot himself, dying instantly. Miss
Marden died shortly before noon.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-04-29
SCOTTISH RITE REUNION
ENDS WITH BIG BANQUET
Special to The Optic.

| Special to The Optic
Santa Fe. N. NJ, April 20. The
first Scottish Rite reunion ever held
in New Mexico was brought to tri
umphant conclusion last night by a
banquet to the visiting brethren fol
lowing the impressive ceremony Of
the 32nd degree.
1t is not likely that such q gather
ing Of national celebrities IN Scottish
Rite Masonry win be seen again in
New Mexico in years.
Secretary Of the Territory Nathan
Jaffa presided at the banquet. Among
those who responded to toasts were
the following prominent Masons:
James B. Richardson, grand comman
der of the Rite, Of Washington, D
c.; A. G. Stuart, department. Of the
supreme council, of st. Louis, Mo-;
Harper s. Cunningham, sovereign
grand inspector general, of Guthrie
Okla; A. w. Cheesman, of Ell Paso
Texas; E. L. Medler, president Of
O1eph class of New Mexico Scottish
Rite Masons of Albuquerque, and H
M. Shields, secretary of Oleph class
Of Dawson.
The local men of the consistory
were warmly congratulated by all the
speakers upon the excellence of their
work in comforting the degrees. Plans
were laid for about at least three
more of the degrees to be conferred
with all pomp and ceremony at the
September reunion by Scottish Rite
workers from three of the largest
outside lodges in the territory.
/ Outgoing trains this morning car
ried visiting Masons to all parts Of
New Mexico. Among those in this
vicinity who received degrees were H.
H. Reinken OF watrous, and @. D.
Boucher, Daniel Stern and Gilbert
Rosenwald of Las Vegas.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-04-29
MRS. FRANK ]. BURKE
FINALLY PASSES AWAY

Mrs Frank Burke, who was long a
sufferer from tuberculosis, died We'd
nesday morning at Oakes Home in
Denver. For over year she was a
patient at St Anthony's sanitarium
in this city and has hundreds of
friends in Las Vegas who will learn
of her death with sorrow She left
here the latter part of last summer
in the vain hope that she might i'm
prove in the climate Of Colorado.
She was a sister OF Miss Anna
Grace Connor and George Connor,
both of whom made their home here
during her residence in the city. Both
accompanied the remains to their for
mer home at Jacksonville, Ala,
where funeral services will be held
Saturday morning.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-04-29
WltI Entertain Big Masons.

Preparations have been made by
the local thirty-third degree Scottish
Rite Masons in albuquerque for the
reception and entertainment of James
D. Richardson, supreme commander
OF the southern jurisdiction Of the
Scottish Rite Masons, thirty-third de-
gree of Washington, D. c., and C. w.
Cunningham, inspector general for the
southern Jurisdiction, which includes
New Mexico, Utah, Arizona and Okla
homa, who arrive in that city some
time this evening.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-04-29
HEAVY SNOW FALLS
THROUGHOUT COUNTRY

Pittsburg. Pa. April 29.--The heay-
lest snowfall of the winter in west
ern Pennsylvania began last night,
and at Bradford this morning it was
10 inches deep and still falling
Snow in Wisconsin.
Milwaukee, Wis, April 29. Snow
fell In different portions Of Wisconsin
last night to q depth OF three Inches.
Aid 70 Farmers
Helena, Mont. April ga heavy
snow fell over parts Of the state hast
night It win not cause damage, but
rather aid IN the sprtng crop sowing.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-04-29
Haskell Not Out Yet.

Washington, April 29.-After a con
sideration Of the reasons given by the
court for the action In quashing the
indictments against Governor Haskell
and six co-defendants in the Musko-
gee town lot case, the attorney gen.
eral today telegraphed instructions
to the United States district attorney
at Tulsa to proceed with the prose
cutions under the rules as laid down
By Judge Marshall.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-04-29
First News In optic.

The first news of his appointment
to be postmaster at the West side Of
foe was obtained by Ignacio Lopez
from The Optic last evening and he
was surprised native. indeed. to use
. common expression, and naturally
wanted to know the source of infor-
nation.
Arthur A. SENEGAL, who was also in
the race for the postmastership, with
drew his application, leaving the field
open to Mr.. Lopez. The salary is
$1.7oo per annum and the department
pays part of the clerk hire and roos'
rent
Las Vegas optic., 1909-04-29
MISS JOHNNY DAVIDSON
ON TRIAL FOR Her LIFE

Neosho, Mo-, April 29.-Johnny Da-
wilson, a, wealthy young woman, who
killed Roy Ram"our here June 6, 1908,
following quarrel at Davidson's
home, was placed on trial here today
Her plea is self defense. Ramsour
was suitor for the hand of Miss
Davidson's sister. A few days be-
fore the murder a quarrel ensued and
Ramsour used improper language to-
ward her sister. Johnny" demanded
a retraction and Ramsour refused.
Then she shot him.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-04-29
ENTERS By CELLAR WINDOW
MIDNIGHT VISITOR TAKES DOWN
AND TRIES ON NEARLY EVERY
THING in sToHE.
few Things OF VALUE TAKEN
THREE BOXES or SILK HAND
KERcHlEFs AND DOZEN TIES
All THAT IS MISSING.

The Hub Clothing store on Sixt
street of which A. M. Adler and Be
Lewis are proprietors, suffered one o
the queerest robberies last nigh
which was ever committed in La
Vegas. The thief was absolutel.
without fear apparently, and although
he examined almost all the merchan
disc in stock. he took little or moth
ing, as near as can be ascertained.
Entrance was made through rear
basement window. The thief kicked
out the glass and entered the cellar.
He went up the steps and pushed on
the trap door until he tore loose from
the floor, the board which held the
bolt.
He went through the stock thor
oughly, taking down from the shelves
boxes Of underwear, shoes, hats.
gloves, neckties, etc, and depositing
them on the floor behind the coun-
ters. He opened up the cases and re-
moved stock on display. He went
back to the mirror and apparently
tried on suits of clothing. It is known
that he tried on a large number Of
Stetson hats, for they were found
laying around, carefully creased and
dented
He didn't seem to be able to find
what he wanted in the store and SO
went to the display windows, fronting
on the street. He removed a white
shirt from one window and pair Of
trousers from the other, but did not
take them with him. The strange
feature is that he could not have
taken the apparel without standing up
inside with nothing but the glass be-
tween him and the street.
He dumped a pair of shoes out of
the box and packed the latter with
some things he wanted most, includ.
ing handkerchiefs and neckties, but
he was evidently frightened away for
he left It behind. 1t is probable that
he also intended to take some cloth
ing and hats before his departure. All
that it is known that he really got are
three boxes of silk handkerchiefs
and one dozen neckties
He was unable to find any money.
The cash register drawers we're left
standing open by the proprietors, but
the midnight visitor investigated all
the drawers in the office in the rear.
Those which were locked he -pried
open, but none Of them contained a
cent, He opened every box and pack
age which they contained.
When he departed, he walked out
the door like a guest, but he chose
the rear one.l 1t was found wide open
this morning when the store was un-
locked It looked like a cyclone had
passed through as everything was
down and the floor was Uttered with
boxes. There is no clue to the iden.
tity of the robber.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-04-29
INSTIGATED RECENT MUTINY
DEPosED SULTAN WITH PARTY
NOW IN VILLA IN SUBURBS
OF sALoNIKI.
MORE fighting AT ADANA
WOMEN SHOT FOR SCREAMING
WHEN HUSBANDS ARE KILL
ED BEFORE THEIR EYES.

Saloniki, April 29.-The deposed
sultan, Abdul Hamid, arrived here
last night from Constantinople. He
was accompanied by his two sons
and eleven women of his harem. The
party was quietly escorted to the vii
la in the suburbs, set aside for their
USE
Eunuch of Palace Hanged.
Constantinople, April 29---Nadar
Pasha the second, eanuch of the pal
ace under the regime q Abdul Ha-
mid, was hanged at dawn today, on
the Galata bridge. The body was al
lowed to hang until o'clock and
thousands stopped there to look at
the giant Nubian, whose name was a
terror under Abdul.
In life. Nadar was six feet four In
ches tan and was most powerful. He
was executed after court martial
on the charge Of havinw instigated
the mutiny Of April IS. II IL reputed
that he was ambitions ana inssnsible
TO the suffering Of others He was-s
one of the trio which made up Abdul's
private cabinet. The others were ~
yet Pasha, now hiding in London, and
Fehim Pasha, since Filled in Russia.
Christian Quarter Destroyed.
A telegram received here from
Adana, says that the fighting, which
began there again last Sunday, con
.inued two days, a terrible fire des-
.roying the Christian quarter Of the
own and further efforts are being
made to stamp out the Armenian pop
llation.
Women Shot for Screaming.
Adana, April 29.-An emergency
hospital was established here which
800 patients suffering from
Many are women. The av-
,rage number of wounds to person
s. four. There is great need of med
cal supplies. Practically the entire
Armenian population of Adana, 15,-
100 people are homeless. Several
told the nurses that they were
,hot because they screamed when
hey saw their husbands shot before
heir eyes.
Troops Sent for Relief.
Mersina, April 2s-Two battalions
It Turkish troops arrived here today
I is understood that strong detach-
nent will be sent to Hadjin, to effect
he relief Of the, American women
there, who for a fort
light have been besieged by horde
Il fanatical Moslems.
Dead Bodies Lie IN Fields.
Adana. April 29.--Conditions in the
country surrounding Adana, as re-
ult of the recent fanatical Moslem
upon the Christian popu-
alton is terrible. Dead bodies are
ying in the fields. Numberless Ar
nenian farmhouses were burned. Con-
Iitions are most unsanitary and dys-
'ntery is appearing.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-04-29
Call for Bank statements.

Washington. April 2s-The comp
troller Of the currency today issued a
call for statement of the condition
of all the national banks at the close
Of business Wednesday, April 2s.
Las Vegas optic., 1909-04-29
AGED man MEETSsDEATH
in TORNADO'IN KANSAS

Wichita. Kan, April pa tornado
struck Douglass. small town twen-
ty-five miles southeast of here on the
Santa Fe and killed Lewis Avers, IA
years old. and destroyed eight houses
in Douglass and eight houses and
barns in the country south Of Doug
lass.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-10-28

!, " auted--A woman iog general
vuo,u;se-EofS at residence oil F. J..
"almsley Phone 3 sliortson 6.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-10-28

Sunday night ia Halloween.
The spooks will probably visit
Us Saturday Eight. Tie up your
gates.
Ella l.. Frey, clerk OF the L. A.
u, recently received a check in
favor Of Dwight n. button for
the sum OF $40 for three weeks!
accident benefit.
5. Il. Scott has on exhibition
at the office OF L. NJ. Welsh eight
potatoes that weigh lG pounds.
lie says that his 4 acre crop will
come up to the above average.
The case OF Armstrong VS..
Bradon, for replevie of a horse,
WHICH was tried this week in JUS
tiee Bates court, was decided
in faVor of Armstrong.
Don't forget that Parma has
a lice reading room located in a
very pleasant room upstairs in
the bank building. 1t is open
Saturday afternoons from 3 to ).
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-10-28

seemless sacks forsale at the
Parma Elevator Is Milling Com.
pany.