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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-05
INFANTILE PARALYSIS IN EAST.
DR.. Crumbinc Hears That, Massachu-
sets Is Baffled.

Mark w. Richards, secretary of the
Massachusetts state beard of health,
writes from Boston to DR.. Crumbine
asking for all the information possible
about the epidemic of infantile paraly-
sis now prevalent in this state. Secre-
tary Richards states that this disease
first made its appearance in Massa
chusetts in 1907. During that year
there were only a few cases, but in
1908 the disease appeared again and
ragged ffercely over the western por-
ton of the state. In 1909 there were
FIVE hundred cases of infantile paraly-
sis in the Bay state. The doctors back
there are still baff1ed in their efforts to
fix the cause and origin of the disease
and to check its progress or to save
its victims from death or disablement
for life.
today enclosing clipping from a pa
Ter in Westphalia. Germany. which
makes note of the spread of the same
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-05
LEAHY WINS A POINT.
Governors Secretary Proves Wichita
Man Was Ignorant.

Dave Leahy, private secretary to the
governor. has caught another federal
officer red handed on the wrong side
Of this tax controversy. Sunday at
Wichita he found Henry Schad. the
custodian of the federal building there.
te arfully telling a lot of his friends
how he had to pay nine dollars more
on his Garden PLANE farm this year
ever last year. The secretary upon re-
turning wrote to the county treasurer
for a statement of the taxes on the
farm in question and received it yes
terday Mr.. Schad's taxes in 1908 were
$37.0S and the amount assessed against
the farm this year is precisely the
same. requisition has been made on
he custodian for the cigars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-05
WILL CLEAR THE STREETS.
Autos Will Not Be Allowed to Stand
in Front of Buildings.

Chicago, Nov. 5-Automobile own
ers who have offices in down town
buildings and ride to work in their
machines leaving the cars standing
in front thereby interfering with
street traffic will be prosecuted, on or
ders of Chief of Police Steward, if
they offend further
Inspector LAWN has been given
special orders to arrest and prosecute
all offenders.
PHYSICIANS are the worst violaters
of the ordinance, according to Chief
Steward. They plead that they need
their machines on emergency cases.
Even this must stop
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-05
OF HALLEY's COMET.
Only $50 Million Miles Away-soon
Visible Through Telescopes.

To the Editor of the State Journal:
HaIley's comet is now at a distance of
$50 million miles from the earth. and is
approaching at a rate of about 21s million
ra pidly increasing as the comet comes
more and more under the gravita tional
pull of the sun. The comet will be nearest
to the earth on May IS, at a distance of
about ID million miles. 1t is at present
moving westward in the constellation of
of the Belt of Orion and fifteen degrees
east of Aldebaran. In the large telescopes
of the country the comet is visible as a
faint, hazy spot of light. and should be
glimpsed with the telescope at Washburn
within a few days. G. B. BLAIR
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-05
JUICE OF The CORN.
Is Now Held Responsible for Spread
of Pe1lagra.

Columbia, S. c., Nov. Mot alone
corn and the ordinary products of
food made of that cereal, but the dis
titled spirits of that grain, corn
flicker" plays an important part in
the cause of the disease pellagra.
This has been. declared at the sec
ond days session of the national con-
ference on pellagra by more than one
distinguished physician. Il
There is a growing conviction, ac-
cording to several of the speakers that
pellagra already is attacking horses,
cows. hogs, etc. as we'll as human
beings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-05
DIXIE CASE ON TRIAL.
Raney Appeal From Damage Allow
ance Being Heard.

The suit of Oscar E. Raney in ap-
peal from the award of the county
commissioners in condemnation of
property belonging to him for the
purpose of erecting the North side
dixie was begun in the district this
afternoon Members of the jury when
questioned by the attorneys as to their
qualification to sit. gave many curious
answers to queries concerning proper
ty of theirs taxed over there. One adj
mitted he had had land damaged in
that neighborhood, adding that it had
diSannaared
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-05
TURNS OVER A MILLION.
WaIsh's Backers Provide for Defaulted
Interest.

Chicago, Nov. 5.-Guarantors of the
Walsh note for 100000 held by the
Chicago clearing house, have trans
ferred one million dollars in real
estate to the First National bank a s
agent of the clearing house to SECURE
the interest on the note. This interest,
running over 81, 900 per annum, was re-
Gently defaulted Income from the
property turned over will pay this in
terest and care for further similar
charges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-05

If you already use or expect to use
iinoleum on your floors, Linoleu1n Lustre
will make it SO easy to clean that it
will be POSITIVE PLEASURE. If
your 1ino1eum is half worn out and the
coloring has become dull, it will restore
the original brilliancy and make it last
long time. If your 1inoleum is new,
or you are going to get new, it will keep
fresh for years-just the way it comes
from the store, and it will last indefi.
nitely, no matter how hard it is used.
IT HAS NO DRAWBACKS OF vARNIsH.
Il Hops easily ard is glossy without being
sticky. II wi11notcrack or blister; heat and cold
do not effect it. A child can apply it AND IT
WILL DRY OVER NIGHT,
It will pay for itself over and over again.
year after year. One quart will cover 160 square
feet. At all dealers. Made by
KENOSHA CHEMICAL CO.. Kenosha. Wis.
Fer sale in Topeka by Gresser & Cation.
42S Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-05
MIKADO TO Be SUNG.
Will Be Given at the Grand Thursday
by Local Stars.

Topeka theatergoers will have the OPP
portunity of attending a home talent
production of high class artists, who
will give a benefit for the new St. Fran
els hospital at the Grand, Thursday
evening, November IL. when The Mix
ado Gilbert and Sullivan's favorite
comic opera will be reproduced.
The japanese comic opera has been a
favorite in the past and added effort
will be that of the young men and wo-
men who are interested in the benefit
attraction. The cast includes the
Quivera Ladies' quartet. the Wyatt sis
ters and the ModocS thus:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-05
Morris estate worth SIS 600. ooo

Chicago. Nov. 81. S. Wharton
has been appointed appraiser for the
estate of the late Sarah Morris, widow
of Nelson Morris. The estimated value
of the estate is 100000. The tax
CT the estate, it is expected, will
amount to about 100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-05

disease in that country and which
states that the German doctors and
scientists, the most renowned in the
world, are unable to cope with this
mysterious and terrible disease.
The last death reported from infan-
tile paralysis in Kansas was from
Newton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-05

The cast are now in training and ex
pect 20 put on a production here which
will prove credit to themselves. and
which will be a success financially.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
WHERE SHALL We STAY when
IN new YORK?
At the Hotel st. Regis, Corner of
Fifth Avenue and Fifty-ffth st.

The question OF where TO stop when in
New York IS a momentous one to the in
frequent traveller. Those whose business
or fnclinations lead them frequently to
the metropolis are generally well ac-
quainted with the different hotels. but the
stranger possesses no such knowledge,
and is often unable to make a wise
choice. Those who make no plans in ad-
vance generally patronize hotels nearest
TO the railway station Those who care
for glitter or excitement seek out the
new and vast hotels close to or on 1.-The
great white way" as Broadway has come
10 be called. But the thoughtful. dis
eliminating visitor to the metropolis will
avoid both these types OF hotels He will
select a hotel amid refined surroundings,
one that affords every comfort coupled
with excellent service and genuine rest
fitness. Such hotel Is the St Regis,
ut Fifth avenue and Fifty-ffth street, a
hotel famed rs being tho finest in Amer
lea The st. Regis was built 10 be a
perfect hotel and no feature that can
make 1t such Is lacking. Transient guests
coming TO New York and stopping at the
Hotel St Regis will find accommodations
of the very highest grade in every par
ucular. and at standard rates. Single
rooms are % and 81 day; the same with
private bath, S day Cor Sc for two peo-
ple); while for parlor. bedroom. and
private bath the rates are Sl2 a day and
Up. The restaurant charges are no high
CT than those Of other frst-olass hotels
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
DISMAL SWAMP DRY
Long Drought Turns Marsh
Into Dust.
SWEPT BY FOREST FIRES
Oldest Inhabitants Cannot RecaH
When VirgiBia's swamp Lands
Have Been as Dry as They Are
at Present-The Water in Lake
Drummond is Very Low.

Norfolk. Va. Nov. H-Forest fires.
which have been burning in Eastern Viz
ginia for ten days. have swept over thou
sands Of acres OF land, completely de-
pleting large sections Of all underground
and even destroying timber.
Not within the memory OF old men has
there been so little water IN swamDs and
other low places as there is at this time.
Swamps which have been under water
almost continuously for years are nov
as dry as powder. Muck has turned into
dust
Especially is this true OF Dismal Swamp
There IS now but little water in that al
most impenetrable fastness OF nature
save in Lake Drummond. and the water
there IS lower than 1t has been for years
In sections OF the swamp. where water
Is usually from one 70 three feet deep
there Is dry ground.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
PLEASED WITH CANAL WORK.
Congressional Committee VIII Sail
for New York November Fl.

Panama. Nov. Thames A. Tawney.
chairman OF tho Congressional commit
tee examining the canal, says the mem
bers OF the commission are exceedingly
pleased with the progress OF the work,
which shows greater results than OBJ
served during any previous examination.
On Saturday the committee visited the
Tabernilla dumps. To-day they visited
the sanatorium on Taboga Island, and
spent the day there. Tomorrow and
Tuesday they will inspect the locks on
the Atlantic division and the relocation
OF the Panama Railroad. which viii close
their work Of inspection.
On Wednesday they Will begin at Guile
bra and Ancon hearings on the estimates
for the fiscal year of 1911. which they viii
finish on November 70. The committee
expects to sail for New York on Novem-
Der q. They have been impressed by the
present heavy rains. which are the heav-
lest IN three years.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
TABLE JUMPS INTO THE AIR.
italian siEnOrn Makes New York
Newspaper Men Look serions.

New York, Nov. A-Eusapia PaladinO.
who came 10 this country few days
ago 70 go through some physical aero
battles in the interests Of science, did
some Of her lesser gymnastics tonight
before a party OF newspaper men.
Paladino nado table act in a way
that most men have never seen d table
act before. and there wasn't anybody
there who didn't believe that the table
moved in a way that was mighty queer.
She did her best to get her familiar
spirit. John the buccsneer, to come and
ring bells, but John didn't make his ap-
pearanCe IN a very definite way.
Il was explained that the first IN q
series Of soances is always the worst. and
that later on the chubby signOra might
be expected TO accomplish a great deal.
The table was a simple pine affair
three feet long and about twenty inches
wide. Care was taken by those present
TO insure that there was no tricbeTy.
At Paladino's command the table
jumped six feet IN the ar.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
HONOR SENATOR-ELECT WELLS.
Friends Give Him Big DemOnstra-
ton ut HyHttSville.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Hyattsville Nd. Nov. 1A-Dr. Charles
A Wells. recently elected State senator
from Prince George County, was ten
dered a rouslns reception by the Demo
Gratis OF Chillum. Bladensburg. and Hy-
attsviue districts here last evening
Friends OF DR.. Wells. irrespective OF pol
tics. took part.
Charles G. Heitmuller and George II.
Lanhardt, OF Chillum district conceived
the idea Of honoring Dr. Wells by pub
Ito reception, ard an invitation was ex-
tended TO the Democrats OF HyattsvilIe
and Bladensburg districts TO take part
in II.
The following women from Chillum
and vicinity were in line riding spirited
horses and carrying torchlights: Miss
Jane Ager. Miss Sarah Guide, the Misses
Heitmuller, Miss Eleanor Kneitzy, Miss
Pearl GUIDE, Miss Helen Pheuger. and
Mrs. Quick Their escorts carried torches
and American flags.
Following the speechmaHdng IN the hall,
refreshments were served IN the dining
room below.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
WIND MARS AVIATION MEET.
Aeroplanes at Cincinnati Make Only
Short Flights.

which closed to-day at the Latonia track
attracted fully 10000 people in the vicin.
ity Of the course.
The exhibition however. was q great
disappointment, as high wind prevented
any spectacular flights. Glenn Curtiss
and Charles Willard made several flight.
with heavier than-air machines, but
neither remained in the air more than q
minute on each flight
The balloon race to the coast was
spoiled by a storm early to-day. and Les
lie HRddock's balloon, The Wanderer
was torn from it's mornings and LANDED
a mile away on some telegraph wires.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
BOYS BODY IN CHIMNEY.
Child Who Disappeared Ten Days
Ago Found by Searchers.

New York. Nov. 1.-THE dead body of a
five-year-old Italian boy. who dropped out
OF sight about ten days ago. was found
in q chimney at 90 East Sixty-third street
to-day. The youngster. Frank de Rosa,
came down from his fathers home, $50
Washington avenue. the Bronx, with his
mother on November l. He played around
the Railways Of the four-story tenement,
IN which his aunt, Mrs. Sabatiele Covino.
lives in West Sixty third street, and when
his mother started 20 look for him he
wasn't 10 be found
The next day his father reported the
disappearance 20 the police. and a general
alarm was read IN the various station
houses. Some OF the neighbors went SO
far as 10 say that the youngster had been
picked up by the Black Hand
Joseph Pathelno who lives In a tene-
ment house directly behind that In which
the youngster had ben playing. and An
gellno GrahiUs climbed 10 the roof.
They found the little fellows head stick
ing out Of a fve-foOt chimney. IN order
to get him out, they had TO knock holes
IN the brickwork.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
COP. MAY NAME CANDIDATE.
Republicans VIII Run Man for Las.
siter's Seat In Congress.

Roanoke. Va. Nov. H-At Republican
State headquarters to-day It was stated
that the situation In the Fourth Congress
and every point being studied with the
purpose OF placing IN the field a Repub-
llcan candidate 20 contest for the seat OF
the late Representative Lassiter at the
special election on March s.
Il was stated that the Republicans
confidently expect the house elections
committee, IN whose hands rests the
Parsons Saunders case, will report favor
ably to Parsons, and that tho Republican
contestant VIII DO given the seat from
the Fifth district now held b. saunders.
Democrat
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
STORM DAMAGE 100000.
Practically Ruins Many Banana
Plantations in Jamaica

Practically Ruins MAHg b1hHAA
Plantations I'm Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica. Nov. Is delayed IN
transnission).-Th great storm abated
yesterday. Reports OF the damage done
by the foods and the wind place tho
loss at about 100000. The banana trade
is hard hit. many Of the plantations be-
Ing practically ruined.
Internal communication IS still badly
interrupted owing 10 landsldes and the
carrying away OF bridges. Fully thirty
deaths have been reported Gs resulting
from the storm.
The steamer Bradenford, which strand
ed at Port Antonio, is still aground. The
wrecldng steamer Premier has gone to
assist her.
The steamer Avalon. which went ashore
at woodstock Point. has been completely
broken UP b. the heavy seas to which
she was subjected.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
CHURCH CLASH COMES TODAY.
Mrs StetsOn and Mr.. Striker VIII
Appeal TO Factions.

New York. Nov. H. Christian Sci
entists Of the First Church Of this city
were busy to-day in anticipation OF to-
morrow's meeting. which may settle the
standing Of First Reader Virgil O.
Striker. Of this church. or may give
such a setback 20 Mrs. Augusta e. Stet-
son as shah impeI that valiant feminine
fighter 10 still greater spurts OF general
ship or yet finer fights In metaphysical
manipulation.
Te-morrows meeting, however. preE-
nant as % IS with possibilities Rs 10 the
church's future, is not 90 settle matters.
for at this mornings services another
meeting was called by formal order Of
the board Of trustees. 20 be held at ?
D. n. on November g when some vital
questions in church management are 80
be passed upon.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
safe Robbern Get $1,000.

New York. Nov. IA safe was blown
open and $1,000 n cash, besides a gold
watch and several checks and post-ofice
money orders, were taken from the Regal
shoe store at 1869 Broadway. The rob
berry was the work OF experts, the police
are certain. The whole affair had been
so carefully planned that the explosion
caused by a large charge OF powder was
not heard.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
AccidentnI1r shoot. IimnoIf.

Ogdensburs. n. Y, Nov. IA dispatch
from Duane. in the Adirondacks. tells OF
the accidental death OF Frank White,
aged sixty-seven years. while hunting
near that village this morning His body
was lying on one side OF a log and the
gun on the other side. Coroner oliver
found that White had accidentally shot
himself
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
PInn New DemocrntIc Pnnrr.

Guthrie. Okla. Nov. H.-Homer Bass
ford. Of the St Louis Times, is to be
the managing editor Of a new Statewide
Democratic newspaper to be launched IN
FL Reno on January /. Among the men
interested in the deal are: Norman z.
Mack, Democratic national chairman:
Moses Wetmore. Bryan's millionaire
hacker. of ST. Louis, and NJ. L. Turner.
of Oklahoma City. a Democratic asplrant
for United States Senator.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
WILMINGTON LID ON TIGHT.
Blue Law Conditions Prevail for
First Time I'm Years.


First Time I'm Years.
Wilmington. Del. Nov. 14-Blus law
conditions prevailed IN Wilmington to-
day for the first time IN many years.
owing to the Inauguration Of the Sunday
closing movement by the Law and Order
Society.
stores that had not been closed in
years did not open There were large
number Of detectives, male and female, in
evidence. Their chief occupation was col
lectinE evidence against cigar dealers and
others who defied the reformers.
In accordance with the society's plans.
no arrests were made to-day. but many
Will be made later in the week.
Private clubs where liquor is sold on
Sunday Will also come under the ban.
Heretofore they have been exempt It
was announced that the exclusive clubs
would not be treated differently from
those OF workmen.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
CAR SHORTAGE AT PITTSBURG.
Coal Operators Make Demands Which
Roads Cannot supply.

Pittsburg. Nov. A-Coal operators OF
the Klondlke and ConnellsviIe regions
are at present face TO face with one Of
the most serious handicaps in years, 90
casioned by a car shortage that becomes
worse from day TO day. The situation
IS extremely serious.
The Pennsylvania Railroad to-day prom
ised frenzled operators that there VIII be
an Improvement IN the car supply for the
coming week, but the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Company is far from able 10
meet the demand.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
Indigo Buchnnnn in Ho.pitn1.

baltimore. Md, Nov. 14-John ~
Buchanan. an associate judge OF the su-
preme Court Of Appeals Of Virginia, a
veteran OF the civil war, and native OF
the old Dominion. arrived IN Baltimore
late yesterday and went 20 the Johns
Hopkins Hospital. where he viii undergo
treatment Judge Buchanan was resting
comfortably this morning. De IS under
the care OF DR.. Hugh II. Young.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
NO VERDICT BY CORONER.
Decision So Far Held Back in
CInrlzsburg Acid-throvfng Case.

Special 10 The washington Herald.
Clarksburg. W. Va, Nov. 1.-THE coro-
ner's jury investigating the death OF Mrs,
Charlotte Wilbur. OF Phoenixville. at her
homo yesterday. which was caused by
carboic acid being thrown in her face,
adjourned again to-day until tomorrow.
Mrs. Prudence Pollock IS In Jail charged
with the act. but no direct evidence has
so far been produced against her. She
takes her arrest coolly. and so far re-
fuses TO make any statement
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
y. & S. Increases Equipment.

Norfolk. Va, Nov. 1.-THE Norfolk and
Southern Railway. through its receivers
and general manager. has placed orders
for 800 box and 200 fats. All the cars
viii be delivered within sixty days
Il viii not be necessary 10 await the
construction OF the cars. as those obtain
ed were already on the market Some
of the cars VIII be received within ten
days.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
Guggenheim Aids Colleges.

Denver. Nov. H-United States Senator
Guggenheim announces that he will pre-
sent a costly building TO the state Agri-
cultural College and another TO the State
normal school The Senator first gave
the State School Of Mines. at Golden. a
handsome building, which cost 100000
He then erected a 100000 law building
al the University Of Colorado, at Boulder.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
BIood-stained Penny as Evidence.

Blueheld, w. Va, Nov. IA blood
stained penny in the possession Of News
Agent French, on the Norfolk & Western
Railroad, will be used as evidence against
Howard Little. the accused murderer Of
the Justice family, when he is placed on
trial. French received the penny from
Little when he sold him q paper. 1t is
thought that the penny IS part Of the
money ssoured by Little from the Justice
homo the night OF the murder,
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
MRS, LEAvITT DRAWS CROWDS.
Bryan's Daughter illustrates Her
Talks with Chalk Drawings.

Ialks win Nhnil< DEuWRnEH.
Lincoln, Nebr., Nov. 14.-When William
jennings Bryan stops lecturing the
mantle Of his oratory may fan upon a
member Of his family, Mrs. Ruth Bryan
Leavitt.
In Nebraska It costs a town desiring 70
hear Mrs. Leavitt the sum of SIS and
fare. meals en- route, and local enter
taInment. Outside Of Nebraska she
charges and receives So night and ex-
penses-
The title OF the lecture she has been
delivering this fall IS "a pilgrimage
through Palestine" She illustrates Il
with chalk and & blackboard.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
James y nIooro Dead.
pec.I to The washington Hsrald

oI'eRlAL % TIC washington HoraI1
Culpeper, Va, Nov. H-Jamrs W.
Moore. Of Orange, Va, stock claim agent
Of the Southern Railway. dropped dead at
the Southern Railway station here this
afternoon while waiting for a train to go
TO his home. Mr.. Moore was in the sixty
eighth year Of his age. He was a Con-
federate veteran.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
Owen s. NJ. Conc Dead.

New York. Nov 14-Owen S. N. Cone,
veteran OF the civil war, died on Sat
urday night IN his sixty-eighth year. He
was born in Rochester. y. Y, and when
the war began he entered the Third New
York volunteer Cavalry. He was wound
ed at the battle Of Balls Bluffs. on the
Potomac.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-15
Crushed br ra11 of slate.

Roanoke, Va, Nov. 14-News from Coal
wood. a mining operation in the Pocahon-
tas-Virginla field. says two miners. James
Young and NJ. T. Carter. both white.
were crushed to death by fall OF slate
IN a mine there yesterday.