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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-06
WINFIELD HAS A FREAK FOWL.
Chicken Hatched by E. ID. Bayiss Is
a QuadruDed.

Winfield. Kan, July &c. d. Bay
ISIS, who lives west of town. has a
freak chicken. It was Matched four
days ago, and seems to be healthy
and strong and from all appearances
it will live.
The chicken looks like a normal
chick except that its back bone is long
er than usual and from this projected
member two fully developed legs and
feet have grown. Chickens with three
legs are often Matched, but it is a
very uncommon occurrence for them
to have four legs and feet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-06
BABY DROWNs IN WATER TANK.
Frances Schartz, Twenty Months Old,
Dead When DlscnNcred.

Great Bend, Kan, July 6.-FranceB
Schartz, the 2O-months-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Schartz OF one
mile east of Ellinwood, was found
drowned in a water tank in the yard.
The only explanation is that the
child, while playing about the yard.
climbed to the edge of the steel tank,
and becoming overbalanced, fell in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-06
$4,000 BusheI Wheat Tank.

Lyons, Kan. July 6.-Workmen
have put together the immense steel
tank being erected by the Lyons Mil
ling company on the east side OF East
avenue, just back Of their Office. It IS
figured to hold $4,000 bushels Of
wheat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-06

department control 1t is presumed
that Colonel Ward will continue in
command of the post at Fort Riley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-06
Rock Pile for Nife Beater.

Fort Scott, Kan, July 6.-Williars
Suffa was found guilty OF beating his
wife and sentenced to thirty days on
the rock pile and fined $25 and costs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-06
HILL CITY FARSTER KILLED.
Foot Caught in Line and RoIIa
Charles Was Dragged 70 Death.

Hill City, Kan, July 6.-RoIla
Charles. formerly of this county. was
dragged to death at his farm home in
Logan. Rolla rode one of his work
horses in from the field and in at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-06

Potatoes DO Wei In Norton County.
Norton, Kan, July 6.-Joseph Nor
rison has harvested an acre OF new
potatoes. They brought him $4S. Fo-
tatoes are fine this year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18
INDIAN ASSASSIN EXECUTED.
Madnr LaI Dhingra, Who Killed Cur.
ron willie, Hanged in London.

London, Aug. 17.-Madar LaI Dhingra.
the Indian student, who. on the nlght OF
July l. at the conclusion of a public
gathering at the Imperial Institute. shot
and killed Lieut.. Col. Sir William Cur
zon Wyllie and DR.. Canvas LaIcaca. was
hanged at Pentonville prison at O'Clock
this morning. Dhingra was tried at the
Old Bailey Central Criminal Court on
July %, found guilty. and sentenced to
death
Only prison authorities and a chaplain
wele present at the execution. A small
crowd assembled outside the prison. but
there were no Indians among them. The
raising Of the black flag and the tolIing
Of the prison bell announced the carry
ing out of the sentence.
An English lecturer, named McAIasters
who has just arrived from India. APPLIED
for admission on the ground that he was
a friend Of Dhingra. but he was refused
McMasters declared that the murderer
was perfectly sane when he committed
the crime, and that his act was SYM
bolic protest against British rule in India
Dhingra showed no signs Of fear. He
declined TO take any breakfast. and
walked TO the scaffold calmly. Death was
instantaneous
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18
STRIKERS USE GUNS
Fire OH Steamer Carrying
Car Company Clerks.
employees ESCAPE UNINJURED
Mounted COnStnhuInry Ride Down
the Rioters and Beat Them Into
SubmissiOn-StriISers stone New
Cars That Are Run Out OF Plant As
Evidence Work Is Being Done.

Pittsburg, Aug. 1.-THE steamer Steel
Queen, owned by the Pressed Steel Car
Company was fred on this morning
while crossing the Ohio River with the
entire Office force Of clerks. who had
feared to come through the town Of Nc
KEGS Rocks because of mistreatment by
the strikers
About 600 strikers on the bank opened
fire on the boat while she was yet in
midstream. and the bullets, mostly from
revolvers. fell short.
SO hot was the fire, those running the
boat decided not TO venture into the bull
let zone and they retired 10 the ALLIE
Sheny side OF the river, while a score OF
mounted State constabulary rode down
the strikers on the river banks and. beat
ing them with the butts OF their guns,
forced them 20 retire
Later In the day. the Pressed Steel Car
Company, which is now operating the
plant, ran some neWly-made cars out OF
the works 10 show that they were turn
ing ont real work. The strikers stoned
the new ears.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18
Observation-Disclosures IMPROVES
Tariff Revenues Larger Than for
Same Period Last Year.
Payne-AIdrich Law Does Not Yet
show It's Eject on
Increase.

Although the Treasury statement for
yesterday shows a deficit IN the receipts
below the expenditures. the general con-
ditions in the Treasury are more favor
able than they were a year ago
The Treasury officers expect that It
will be a week or ten days before any
reliable information can be obtained upon
which to base an estimate as to the
operation OF the Treasury under the new
tariff law The deficit for the present
fiscal year. covering q period Of a
against $2SCl7.91 for the comparative
period OF the last fiscal year.
The customs receipts since the new
tariff law went into effect have come
principally from goods in bond or from
shipments that started from foreign ports
before news Of the passage OF the act
had become public. The first knowledge
which the world had that the new tariff
bill had become a law was in the morning
newspapers OF August 6. Since that time.
the Treasury officers say. shipments have
been affected by the Aldrich-Payne law.
but before that they were not made with
reference 10 IT, and. therefore. sufficient
time has not elapsed 10 form a correct
idea from a study Of the customs houses
how the new law viii operate.
The receipts from imports have been
steadily Increasing since the beginning Of
the new fiscal year. The total receipts
from customs for the first month and a
half have been S43.T045s5. compared with
S29,Sll,39l for the like period of the last
fiscal year. Some allowance Is made for
the disparity because OF the rush oF I'm
portsrs to bring in goods under the Ding
ley rates. and the conditions have not
been entirely normal
The internal revenue receipts are hav-
ing a marked favorable effect on the
Treasury balance from day TO day, being
nearly 10000 greater for the month and
half Of the present fiscal year than they
were for the comparative period OF last
year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18
NATIONAL DANCES EXECUTED
Game Carnival Enjoyed by Children
and Grown-ups.
Virginia Avenue Fairgrounds Was
scene of Folk Dances OF
All NATIONS.

A game carnival for small children
under the direction OF Misses Mabel Tow
ner and Elsie Garrett was held yester-
day Afternoon on the Virginia avenue
Fairgrounds.
More than loo persons watched the
little ones go through a varied and en-
pertaining programme. There were ball
contests. flag drills. and doll drills. Fly.
little birds How do you do, my part
nero Lads and lassies," and Here We
go all Children's games, were enthUsi-
asticaly played over and over again.
Darkness, about the only thing that could
stop them. put an end TO the riotous
frolic Of the little ones.
The feature Of the game carnival was
the dancing by the children. with ap-
propr!ate garb. Of American. Swedish
French, Russian, Irish. and English folk
dances.
The American dance was the Virginia
reel. The children who participated were
Cameron Gates, George Boyd. William
Fox, Charles Downs. Alfred Coulter
Ethel Nicholson. Emma Conner. Freda
Romer, Nettic Beavers. and Sadie Cold
berg.
These who danced the national Swedish,
-
Gladys Espey. Mamie Oxman. Marie Crit
nth. Dolly Dunn Frances Dunn. and
Edna SOedel The French dance chosen
was the Flower Round. Those who took
part in It were Marie Harmer. Margaret
Conner. Annie TresseIt. Katharine Nally,
Nellie Ridgley. Abbie Warner, Ruth Boy
den. Thelma Boydea. Evelyn Wilson. Ma
RE Kennert. Ruth Kennert. and Mary
Jordan
The Russian dance was the sandal
polka, and it was danced by Elsie Worm
ley, Inez Milton, Annie PotyleS. and
Emma Streitz. The Irish national dance
was the jig. The children who took part
were Leona Brown. Eva Hardin. Nellie
Downs. Cora Harmer. Annie BaumbreSt,
and Josephine De Gao.
The English dance was the famous
Norris dance, executed by Lola HaEer.
Erma Hooper. Virginia Hail. Blanche
Morgan. Lily Hunt Mildred Naily. Mar
guerite Young. Geneva Sesa, TheIma
Gray. Marion Browning. Bertha Tresselt.
Kate TreSselt. Pearl Caterker. katherine
Wally. and Elsie Walls.
Babe" Espey danced a Highland fling
in true Scottish style. Several violin
solos We're played by Mr.. Hoffman, OF
the Marine Band.
Largest Morning Circulation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18

over fences the advance Of the Red
army was made. After the First Brigade
had lined itself oUt in action the third
segment Of fighters from Connecticut
raced up from the rear and threw them
selves against the Massachusetts line
Far down the road toward the rear
plunging horses were buckinG the three
inch rifles of all the New YorI. and Con-
necticut field artillery through the heavy
wet sand. while the advancing infantry
parted 20 hurry past the cannon and
press on 20 the front. where TIE sound
OF heavy firing was now continuous.
Men Lay I'm Water.
Along the line OF stone fences about
the graveyard and bounding the fields
beyond the men OF the Connecticut and
District Of Columbia lay IN water two
inches deep. and pumped volleys al the
smoke line that marked the position Of
the enemy.
When the fighting had become general
along two miles Of front the sorely
pressed Massachusetts line was re-er-
forced by two trundling terrOrs-fnaChine
guns mounted on automobiles and peer
ing wickedly through shells OF armor.
At last Charge" came the order from
Lieut.. Col. Flske. There was one long
yell, and the Seventh swept on up 20 the
lines that the Blue were leaving after
them still onward until the Blue line.
shattered and dis0rsauized was pushed
back two fun miles
That was the end OF the battle Gen.
Bliss marched his men through the
breach In the Blue line and camped al
Plimpton.
What was left Of the Blue line were
completely cut Of from the rest Of Gen.
Pews army. as the result Of the piercing
OF the front. and tonight Gen. Bliss has
a clear way 20 Boston unless Gen. Pew
can rally hts army for another line OF
defense farther back
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18

Two girls, one white and one negro,
were bitten by dogs IN different sections
OF the city at almost the same minute
yesterday morning. The coincidence
caused comment among the police OF the
Eighth and Eleventh precincts who in
vestigated the cases.
Both dogs were shot and removed 10
the pound, where the carcasses win be
examined in an effort TO ascertain whcth-
er the animals suffered from hydropho-
bia, 1t Is said the dogs zhowed evidence
OF rabies before they were killed.
Blanche Glorius. thirteen years old, Of
80 r street northwest is one Of the vic
TINS. The girl left the house about II
o'clock to go to a grocery store for pro
visions. She left by a rear entrance and
started 10 walk through an alley. She
had gone only short distance when she
was confronted by a large dog.
Barred the Girls Path.
The animal barked viciously and barred
the girls path. Miss Glorius became
frightened and started to run. She had
no sooner turned her back on the animal
before II jumped at her. burying its teeth
IN her left arm. The girl screamed with
pain and beat the dog off. She ran a
few steps and reached the rear yard OF
her home, falling exhausted when she
heard the gate slam behind her. shutting
out the dog
Relatives heard the girl scream and ran
20 her assistance She was carried into
the house and given restoratives. On the
advice of a physician, Miss Glorius was
-
where the wound Was cauterized
Police Of the Eighth precinct were no.
titled. policeman was sent 10 the scene
10 kill the dog. He learned the dog be-
longed TO a Mrs. Smith. at 80 Florida
avenue northwest The dog was shot at
the request of the owner. who had learn
ed Of the attack on the girl.
The second victim is Ethel Tinney, ne
gro. ten years old. who lives I'm Daggs
place. Hillsdale. The girl was attacked
by mastiff while walking in Stanton
avenue, near Sheridan road. at almost the
same time as Miss Glorius was attacked.
Bitten Several Times.
Ethel Tinney was knocked down by
the animal and bitten several times.
wounds being inflicted on her face and
body. she became frantic with fright
and pain. and was hysterical for several
hours after the attack
The girl was removed to her home. and
police Of the Eleventh precinct notified.
Policeman W. ". Stewart went 10 the
house and learned the mastim was owned
by Irving Brown. who lives In Stanton
avenue. Brown. after learning the ami
nal showed signs Of rabies. is said TO
have consented TO its being killed. The
dog was shot by Policeman Stewart
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18
NEW 2-CENT STAMPS.
VIII De Issued Commemorative OF
Hudson Fulton Celebration.

A new c-ceut stamp viii be issued by
the Post-ofiice Department TO commence
rate the HUdson-FUlton celebration,
which Will be held in New York from
September % 20 october 9. 1873. Postmas-
ter General Hitchcock yesterday gave the
order for the new issue.
Fifty million of these stamps will be
issued and it is hoped by the Postmaster
General 70 have them ready 10 place on
sale by September -. The design for
this new stamp was submitted 10 Post
master General Hitchcock yesterday. and
approved.
It Is considered one Of the most artis-
tic stamps ever issued by the department.
oblong in shape. at the top the inscrip-
ton, "Hudsou-FUIton Centenary" with
the dates-l69 and 1899.
In the center is a picture OF the Half
Moon sailing up the Hudson. and the
Clermont steamiug in the opposite d.
rection. with an Indian in canoe near
by. The stamp will be printed IN the same
color as the present 2-cent stamp.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18
PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES.
Cattle Flee TO WATER and Are Stand
ing and Starving to Denth

Dallas. Aug. lion account Of the
plague Of mosquitoes that is affecting
the Texas coast country, cattle IN large
herds have Travelled many miles TO the
Gulf to escape the pests by getting into
the water, where they stand starving.
At Point Bolivar sections hands wore
forced 10 flag train to escape the mos
quitoes. There Is a heavy falling off ~
travel along the coast railroads on ac-
count Of the pests. Passengers are com
PEELED TO cover their faces and hands
with coats and skirts for protectior
against the mosquitoes which swarm
through the windows.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18
DISAPPEARED FROM HOME.
Berkeley Woman Deserts Husband
and Four Children.

Norfolk, Va. Aug. 17.-No word has
thus far been received from Mrs. John
O'COnnor, of Lee street. SBerkiey, for
whom the Baltimore and Washington Do
lice have been asked to search. Leaving
her four small children at home. Mrs.
O'Connor disappeared five days ago, and
tho police have so far failed 10 locate
her. II developed to-day that she left
word for her husband that he would
never see her again. He has been hunting
for her alone. He said that she has been
in a respondent frame OF mind for weeks,
and he fears that she has ended her life
Mrs OConnor is described as weighing
10 pounds, and she was neatly dressed
in a blue street suit when she left. She
had dark hair and eyes. and was about
thirty-fve years OF age, although she
looked younger The Norfolk police be-
lieve she is somewhere in this vicinity.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18
CLAIM FALSE DAMAGES.
Canadian Pacific Officials Charge
Conspiracy to Beat Corporations.

Montreal, Aug. 1.-THE legal depart
ment Of the Canadian Pacific Railroad
here claims TO have discovered a huge
conspiracy to mulct that and other COM
panies through false claims for damages
for personal injuries in alleged accidents.
The claimants are alleged TO have n
regular organization. with branches in
Chicago. Toronto. Vancouver. and other
places. and 10 carry on systematic fraud
by means Of false witnesses, &C.
Three arrests have been made and
others are promised
The conspiracy is said 10 involve a
number Of lawyers and physicians.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18
FLAGS FOR TAFT.
Chicago school Children VIII CeIe-
brate Visit of the President.

Chicago. Aug. T.-According 20 the
plans being perfected to-day. when Presi-
dent Taft visits Chicago September &c.
every public school student viii be way
ing an American lag and cheering.
Trustee Robinson. OF the board OF eGu-
cation, and president Of the Commercial
Club, is the originator Of the idea which
has been seconded by Superintendent FL
Ia F. Young and President Urion. II
is Mr.. Robinson's scheme TO have ai-of
the North Side pupils about 10000. line
up in Lincoln Park and along the North
Side bOulevardS 10 greet the President.
while on the South and West sides Of the
city the youngsters will turn out IN the
same manner.
Every school in the city is 10 close for
the celebration which viii occupy about
one hour.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18
MRS. CULLOM WEAKER.
Wife of Illinois Senator Seriously
III mt Home Here.

The condition Of Mrs. Cullom. wife of
Senator Shelby NJ. CuIlom, OF Illinois,
who is seriously I'll Of heart trouble. re-
NAMED about the same yesterday, al
though II was stated last evening that
the patient was possibly a little weaker.
Mrs. Cullom was brough, to her home
in Washington from Atlantic City last
Saturday Two physicians are con-
stantlv in attendance. Because Of her
advanced age. grave doubts Of her recov-
cry are entertained
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18
FEAR GEN. REYES.
RumOred I'm Monterey He Is Forming
Strong Opposition Party.


Monterey. Mexico, Aug 17.-Some wild
rumors have been circulated about this
city 10 the effect that Gen. Reyes would
return here on August 20 and that some
trouble might be feared then. Rumors
have reached Monterey from the interior
to the effect that Gen Reyes is forming
a strong opposition party. which would
stop al nothing 10 accomplish its ends.
These and various other reports are
branded locally as being malicious. as
Gen. Reyes. as governor OF this state
and as an army officer. holds a good rec
ord as a conservator Of peace In addi-
ton TO the official roster OF Monterey and
this state. it is claimed by the Re-elec-
ZIONIST that the worl;men, the railroaders.
and the capitalists are out and out for
Reyes
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18
EXPLAIN ARMY MOVEMENTS.
Mexican Troops Change Hendquar-
ters from N1ntamOras TO Monterey.

Mexico City. Aug. 1.-THE heavy move
Tent Of troops toward the northern from
tier. which has been going on for the last
several days. Is Of no unusual signih-
canoe according 20 the statement Of the
war department
The changes in location OF the different
regiments are said 10 have been brought
about by the transfer OF headquarters Of
the third military zone from Matamoras
to Monterey.
More troops are now concentrated in
the states Of CoahuilA and Nueve Leon
than for many years
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18
DENY THEY ARE sHARPS.
-Four Americans Charged with Card
SwindIing Denied Bail in Paris.

Paris Aug. T-Osborne Frank Kinsley.
James Brodie, Mullin ST. Clair, and
George Hubbard. the four alleged Ameri-
can card sharps, who were arrested at
Dinard on July p on a charge OF swim
ding, were arraigned for examination
before a magistrate at Chambery. the
nearest court to Aix-les-Bains to-day.
They denied the accusations against them
and demanded their release on bail. The
magistrate refused TO accept bail. and the
examination will be continued.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18
EARTHQUAKE IN MEXICO.
Three Distinct Shocks Felt and
Ocean DropS Far Below Level

Three Distinct Shocks Felt and
Ocean Drops Far Below Level.
City OF Mexico. aug. IA dispatch
from Acapulco says three severe earth
quake shocks were felt there yesterday.
The ocean dropped far below its usual
level and along the entire shore line OF
the port the beach was exposed for a
distance Of thirty feet. The shocks are
believed the same as those recently regis
tered at the Washington Observatory.
The people Of Acapulco are still living
in the open. not having ventured 10 re-
turn 20 their homes since the disastrous
shock OF a fortnight ago The RELIEF
committee is distributing galvanized iron
ana lumber for construction purposes. and
clothing AID food.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18
WANT LONGER VISIT.
Batoa Rouge Citizens Demand that
President Change Programme.


President Change Programme.
Special 20 The Washington Herald
Baton Rouge, La. Aug. 1Z-"Taft for
five hours or Taft not at all"
Such is the frame Of mind of the citi-
zens of Baton Rouge and the committee
arranging for the entertainment Of the
President when he comes down the river
a letter was received to-day by the
committee stating President Taft would
arrive here at s o'clock and leave al 9
o'clock October %
A conference was held to-day in the
governors office. 1t Is proposed TO send
a train 10 Natchez TO bring the President
here. or to send the naval reserve steam
er Isle de Luzon 10 Natchez to bring the
President down. II this cannot be done
Baton Rouge viii not plan an elaborate
programme Of entertainment for the
President.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18
SOLDIER SHOOTS HIMSELF.
Harvard Member of Fashionable AR
tIIery Company Found Dead.

tI1ery Company Found Dead.
Boston. Aug. 17.-Fabian FAN. a Har-
ward student and a member of the fash
iOnable Battery A, Of Field Artillery,
committed suicide by shooting himself
in the head IN the arrnory in Irvington
street, just after l o'clock this morning.
Just how Fail happened 70 be In Bos-
ton, and in the armory, is not known.
as he was at the battlefield yesterday.
and nothing can be learned as to where
he spent the night.
He entered Harvard three years ago.
after a year spent at New College. Ok
ford University. His chief sports were
rowing and association football, but he
gave up these to accept an editorial posi-
ton on the Harvard Crimson. He was
in his senior year. and was president Of
the Crimson.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-18
DICK A CANDIDATE.
Announces He VIII Run for the Sen
ate Next Year.

AAN NtAA ANhEs
Toledo, Aug. H.-Before leaving for Sc
attic with his wife. Senator Charles Dick
issued the following announcement from
his Akron home on his candidacy for the
United States Senate;
Next year I viii go before the Re-
publicans at the promary election for in
dorsement. l shall not have petitions cir
culated until next year. Ia time TO 90 TO
the primaries in the regular way de-
sire to deny that I am a candidate for
governor or State chairman next year. as
II is my intention to enter the Senatorial
race"
Senator Dicks announcement has Gre
ated quite a Juror in political circles. as
II makes il absolutely necessary for all
the Senatorial candidates TO go before the
people for Endorsement.