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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-05
IN INDEPENDENCE HALL.
The ,Japancse Ambassador Delivers
Fourth of July Grafton.

Philadelphia. July 5.-Baron Y TAXA
hira, Japanese ambassador to the Uni
ted States was the orator of the day
at the Fourth of July exercises at MS
toric Independence hall here today. The
ambassador reviewed the struggle OF
the patriots in the war for independ-
ence and referred to the civil war as
the ''touchstone to test the qualIy OF
the national character and strength.
Speaking of the great powers OF the
world and their responsibilities, the
Japanese ambassador saiG:
LAS for Japan, she was not Only IN
troduced into the comfy of nations
through the agency of American dlplo-
macy, but has been always encouraged
by it in various ways as she advanced
in her progressive movement as If its
intention were to apply the principle
of equality the same to nations as to
individuals. even when We were still IN
a less modest position. The United
states recognized Japan's tariff autono-
my before any other power in 1878, and
was only second to Great Britain, our
honored ally. in taking the Initiative in
1894. to abolish her ex-territorial 1urls-
diction in Japan, which might be calleu
our international emancipation. Thus
strongly encouraged by the friendly ac-
ton and attitude of the United States,
japan has been continually endeaVor1ng
to improve herself in politics and so
ciaI conditions so as to make herself
worthy of her position as a member of
the community of civilized nations.
I'VE are using every effort in our
power, however limited it may be, to
help our neighbOring countries to i'm
prove themselves and to enjoy the bene-
fit of modern civilization. We shall
therefore be happy to see the United
states act toward them as she acted
toward US.
To-day under the American Aag un-
furled in the gentle breeze coming from
the summit of Fort Fujiyama, all the
representative men of the government
as well as the people OF Toxic throng
the American embassy in that city toi
express their happy sentiments for your
national birthday. I am only echoing
their sentiment in addressing you thus
on this most auspicious OCCASION"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-05
WATCHING BILL WHITE.
European Police Keep an Eye ON the
EuIHorla Editor.

Paris. June 24.-After visiting the
points of greatest interest in Italy and
passing a few days each In Berlin,
Dresden and Lucerne, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Allen White OF Emporia. Kan.
their two children and Mr. White s
mother came on to the French capital
and are doing" Paris.
The visit in Berlin was not without
it's strenuous features. At the hotel
Mr. White signed the customary blanks
indicating his occupation. his pedigree
the object of his journey and other
points required by the authorities. But
the police, apparently were not salts
fed with this catalogue, for during MS
entire stay the Kansas editor was un-
der surveillance. Wherever he went,
in the shops in the art galleries, in
Unter den Linden. he was shadowed
Mr.. White is uncertain whether he was
suspected Of completely in a plot to do
injury to the kaiser. or was mistaken
for a British spy, a Servian revolution
ist or a leader Of a new Young Iurk
party in Kansas.
Mrs White was the victim Of a
painful accident on the third day OF
their visit in Paris. She was crossing
the Place du Madeleine, near the
church of that name, when. in running
to avoid an approaching automobile,
she was struck by a bicyclist and
thrown heavily upon the pavement.
one wrist was bruised. She has not
permitted the injury to interfere with
the sightseeing programme. Mr. White
congratulated her on having escaped
arrest for obstructing traffic In Paris
street.
Mr.. White has made no use of the
letter of introduction to American am
bassadors and ministers, which was
given him by President Taft. BY pre-
senting this he might have disarmed
the detectives in Berlin and he could
have gained access to the Elysees
Palace in Paris. He is making no calls
upon dignitaries, however. and at tho
hotels he signs his name w. A
White" instead Of william Allen
Il want to avoid the necessity OF
wearing a head waiter suit" he eX-
planned.
Mr. White reiterated his expressed
determination to keep out OF the race
for the Republican nomination Tor lieu
tenant governor Of Kansas next year
Il shall never be a candidate for nor
shall ever accept any elective ofhce'
he said. Il am regent of the Univer-
sity of Kansas, under appointment OF
the governor, and care for no higher
one of the first of the Paris sights"
visited by Mr. and Mrs. White was the
catacombs As they left the hotel the9
were implored by 7-year-old billy,
jr.," to bring home a wishbone to add
10 his arthropological collection Tho
younRster expressed keen disappoint-
nent when they returned empty hand
ed
There are said to be million skuilA
in the cstacomb~ and Mr.. White was
moved to comment:
"St Peter will have a tough job OF
his hands If any of these fellows are
challenged on registration day"
There seems to be no probability that
the Whites will overlook any OF the
points Of interest in Paris From here
they go to London. expecting to spend
several weeks in England. They VIII
sail for New York in August.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-05
Philadelphia Americans Win.
Pittsburg Gets Ono.

Pittsburg. July 5.-National Morning:
Score: R.H.E
Pittsburg .....--..-f...-...--- 0
Cincinnati o
Batteries-Maddox and Gibson; Gas
par, Rowan and Mclean, Roth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-05

him as Alfred Howard, formerly a
boarder at the Anderson home.
Howard came from lola, Kansas,
where his parents now live, and board
ed for a time with the Ambersons.
While he lived there he paid marked
attention to Clara. The girl grew cool
towar him recent Y and Howard left
the house.
The members of the wounded girls
family believe Howard had been
watching Clara and last night lay in
wait for her at her home. When he
found her acco mpanied on her return.
he evidently concealed himself on the
dark porch and slipped into the house
when the girls entered. Howard was
26 years old.
The following note, written by How
ard, was found in the breast pocket of
his coat after the shooting:
Mamie was the cause of all of this
She caused Clara to turn against me-
Clara wanted to be dead when I was
gone Bury US side by side.-Alfred. 3"
HCward's father owns a livery
three years ago and had been employ
ed as clerk by the Atchison, Topeka
& Santa Fe railway.
On the Vermont Side.
Burlington, Vt, July 5.-Bright
skies and cool bracing air. favored
the tercentenary celebration of the
discovery of Lake Champlain here
today. Band concerts in city hall
park were arranged for morning, af-
ternoon and evening. During the
forenoon there were two parades, the
first being made up of fancifully dec
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-05
AFTER 300 YEARS
Celebration of the Discovery of
Lake ChampIain
Is InaUgurated at Historic Old
Crown Point, N. Y.
TWO STATES UNITE.
Vermont and New York Join in
the Notable Event.
Drama of Hiawatha Is Put on
by $50 Indians.

Port Henry, n. Y, July with the
crumbhng ruins of Forts Amherst and
Frederick forming a historic setting,
the first of a series of events ceIebrat-
ing the three hundredth anniversary of
the discovery of Lake ChampIain by the
famous French explorer, navigator and
colonizer, Samuel De Champlain, took
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-05
WESTON LOSING OUT.
He Is Now Four Days Behind His
Schedule and Tired.

Reno. New. July 5.-Edward Pay
son Weston, who spent Sunday at
Lovelock, leaving that place at 1905.
is reported to be tiring rapidly and to
be showing signs of Illness The aged
pedestrian viii probably reach Hazen,
Alb miles from San Francisco some
time today. He is now four days be-
hind his schedule.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-05

pace To-Day at crown POINT, WneTc
Champlain with his Canadian Indian
allies of the Huron and Algonquin
tribes first met the Iroquois in battle.
The celebration was arranged jointly
between the states of New York and
Vermont and will continue throughout
the week, representatives of France,
England and Canada and of the Indians
joining with those of the states and
of the federal government in the ex-
ercises commemorative of the history
making struggles throughout the Cham
plain valley.
H Wallace Knapp of Nfoorshead is
head of the New York commission
which during the week will entertain
President Taft, United States Senator
Root, Ambassador Bryce of Great
Britain and Ambassador Jusserand of
France, members of the New York leg
islature and other distinguished guests.
Thursday and Friday the party will be
the guests of the state of Vermont.
Governor Hughes of New York. and
Governor Prouty of Vermont, with the
state commissions and their guests
participated in today's exercises. The
program included a sham battle be-
tween companies of the Tenth regiment,
which has been in camp for a week at
Crown Point. an Indian pageant and
literary exercises late in the day.
THE speakers were Governor Hughes,
ex-MayOr Seth Low of New York and
Judge Albert c. Barnes of Chicago.
The Indian drama of Hiawatha, which
formed a picturesque part of the days
program, was produced by $50 Indians
descendants of the Algonquins and
Iroquois who participated in Cham
plains battle under the direction of L.
O. Armstrong of Montreal. on a float
ing island constructed on barges. The
island, which is several hundred feet
in length depicts among other scenic
effects a stockade. the point of attack
in the battle by the bands of Indians,
who reach the beach in canoes.
Late in the day there will be a dress
parade of the Tenth regiment. follow
ing which the gubernatorial party will
leave on a steamer for TicOnderoga,
which will be the scene of tomorrow s
Observances.
Wednesday at Plattsburg, will be the
big day of the celebration. Thursday
Burlington. Vt, will be the center of
interest and Friday the exercises will
be held at Isle La Motto. at the north
ern end of the lake. At each of these
places Indian pageants will be present.
ed the floating island having been so
constructed that it can be tOwed from
place to place on the lake
The celebration of the tercentenary
of the discovery of Lake Champlain by !
Samuel de Champlain is an event of in |
ternational Importance. England. Can |
ada and France join with the United |
States in celebrating this great event.
The entertainment of the foreign /
guests will be borne by the United /
States, an appropriation of $4,000 hav- /
ing been made for that purpose. Con !
gress authorized the secretary OF state |
to invite Great Britain and France to /
send representatives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-05
FARMER SHOT A BOY.
Claims He Mistook Youthful CeIebra-
tor for Burglar.

Emporia, Kan, July 5.-Awakened
early today by a cannon cracker be-
ing thrown against his door, J. L.
Boggs, a farmer believing burglars
door.
Albert Groh. a 8 year old neigh
Dor boy, was dangerously wounded.
Groh had arranged TO awaken Boggs'
son for an early celebration.
Weather Indications
Chicago, July 5.-Forecast for Kansas:
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-05
Dead.

In Chicago one man was killed and
there were scores of Injuries and small
fires.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-05
FIRST DAYS RECORD.
Casualties and Fire Loss Due to Amer
lean Patriotism.

Chicago, July 5.-Statistics compiled
by the Tribune regarding Fourth of
July casualties throughout the country
indicate a much smaller list of ftan-
ton and injuries than in any preceding
year.
The figures procured after the first
day of celebration are:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-09
RECENT REFLECTIoNs

Born, Sept. 8, to Supt. and Mrs
N. F. Aumiller, son.
OILY one kettle to person at the
Racket next Saturday. SdStw1i
~. D. Mitchell is building fine
large barn on his farm three miles
north Of Detroit.
Desks, Stating, and
School and Office Sup
plies of all kinds at G.
l.. Hubbard's g. Cos
Book Store.
John Rohrer Of South Dickinson
has moved to this city and resides on
South Second.
e. e. Coulson & Co. sold a
Buick model 10 toy tonneau to J. W
Ketchen, of Herington. Also model
r. to M. Cullins of Herington.
Second hand school books bought
and sold at the Racket. 7d4tw1t
CT Hubbard g. Co.
are headquarters tor
School B 90 k s and
Supplies.
A full line Of new and second
hand school books at the Racket.
7d4tw1t
Herman Hoffman and family
and A. L. Hostetter and family Of
Hope have moved to California.
Marriage license: Strauss 9.
Wilson and Miss Mary Mahoney, both
of Solomon.
School books at the Racket.
7d4tw1t
III. A. Keve is suffering from
stroke Of paralysis affecting his right
side. His host of friends hope for
his early recovery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-09
GOVERNMENT LOST LAND CASE
Action to Cancel Entry 10 10000 Acres
Against Barber Lumber Company
Dismissed.

Boise, Idaho, Sept Ss-The civil 40
ton brought by the government against
the Barber Lumber company to cancel
entry to 10000 acres Of timber land
In Boise basin valued at 100000
was dismissed by United States Dis
trict Judge 3. Bean OF Oregon, to
whom the case was submitted one
month ago.
The suit was instituted in April.
1907, following the indictment OF
oftlcers Of the company and other
prominent men on the charge Of con-
spIracy to defraud the government.
Civil action was brought on the
ground that the lands were secured
through fraudulent entries. All Of the
cases Of the government in this con.
nection have so far failed, including
the prosecution OF United States Sem
ator Samuel T. Barber and Summer
a. Moon, officers Of the Barber com
pany on the chaske Of consplrAcy. are
set for trial IN October,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-09

Tacoma, WASH, Sept. Safer en-
Toying the wonders Of Paradise valley
ana the grandeur Of the mountains,
the Japanese trade commissioners en-
loved 4 rest at the National Park Inn
at the Rainier National reserve on
Mount Rainier. Laughing at the in
conyeniences and finding fun IN nd
Ing on fat cars behind . switch en-
CINE up the tortuous road to Ele't-
ron, the Oriental visitors looked upon
the largest electric power plant they
had ever seen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-09
HODGE BROS.

Friends of Mrs. T. G. Henry
Denver, Colo, will be sorry to heal
that her health is very poor with
grave doubts as to her recovery.
Abe Brown has purchased from
DR.. Frank Parker the lot north of hif
residence on North Olive street fol
500 and will begin at once the erec'
tion Of commodious residence.
Jake Sauer, a mechanic in the
Parker machine shops, while babbit'
ting this morning received hot piece
Of metal in his left eye. His eye
it not seriously injured and will be
all right in a few days.
The Big Ready to-
wear Sale at the MIC
olay- Lowry store viii
Continuz M o n ay.
TUESDAY ard Wtdnes-
day If NJ XII week
j. R. Roche of Kansas City sends
a check for the Reflector to 1911 and
says: Il now get the paper every
Saturday instead of Monday and am
glad indeed every week, to see the
familiar old friend. 1 wish you
still more prosperity"
Lawrence Journal: The epitaph
Of wild Bill is disquieting to his MUIR
dessF It4feeites- that ne Was ieully
murdered and then says, I'VE shall
meet in the happy hunting ground"
wild Bill il the last man that fellow
will want to meet.
$50 granite kettles at the Racket
saturday for Csc each. rSd3twlt
--salina Union: Otto Hockensmith
has received word from Clay Center
that the 2:16 pace in which his
horse, Ray Star, had entered, did not
!. fill. Consequently the horse had
to enter in another race where the
chance Of winning Is not nearly SO
good.
The horse driven by Mrs. DHuy
created considerable nervousness on
Broadway last evening by kicking
blue blazes into the air and smashing
part of the trap. Mrs. ]. r. Burton
was with Mrs. D'Huy and they stuck
pluckily 70 their places until some
men controlled the horse.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-09
Miss Minnie Smith went to Hope

Miss Minnie Smith went to Hope
where she will teach in the public
schools this winter.
Mrs. N. X. Gray, who has been
visiting Mrs. w. w. Day, returned
to her home at Hope.
Miss Emma Holman Of Dillon stop
ped over to visit with friends on her
way to school at Chapman.
William Mitch of Woodbine, stop
ped over to visit with friends on his
way home from Kansas City.
Mrs. Ed. Slater returned to her
home at Cleveland, Ohio, after visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Correl.
Mrs. s. ]. Lady left for Jacobs
Landing where she will attend the
camp meeting being held there.
Miss Edna McDonough returned to
her home in Hope after visiting with
Mr.. and Mrs. George McDonough.
Miss Martha Hauer, who has been
visiting Mrs. s. Schwendener, re-
turned to her home ~ Alta Vista.
Mr.. and Mrs. L, W. Fidley OF
Prairie City, Iowa, returned home
afteer visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Fidley.
Miss Mary Sexton left for Wood
bine where she has accepted a posi-
ton as a teacher in one OF the
schools.
Mrs. A. Glade and daughter, BEETLE,
of Grand. Island, Nebraa are Visiting
with Mrs. Glade's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. David Dobson
Harry Makins and Russel Bryan
leave tomorrow morning for Kansas
City where they will attend the State
Medical School.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milt Kern Of Black
well, Ok, returned home after visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. e. G, Kern who live
north OF Abilene.
Misses Grace Goodwin, Almeda
and Iva Brown left for Emporia
where they will attend the State Nor
NAL school this winter.
Miss Bertha Issitt Of Navarro stop
ped over on her way to. Chapman
where she will attend the county
high school this winter.
Herbert Cowan has returned from
Eden Valley, Wyoming, where he has
been spending the summer on his
claim. He says the AbIleneites out
there are doing well.
Isaac shockey and Henry Tobias
have returned from an extended trip
through California and up the coast
to Canada, thence through Canada
to Minnesota and home by the way
Of Kansas City.
Paul and Carl Weissenfluh. form
erIy OF this county are mere visiting
friends. The former is in business
in California and the latter running
a rancho in Colorado. Both are doing
we'll.
Miss Edna worley returned from
Kansas City where she met be rsister'
Miss Reba. on her return from West
virginia. The latter has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. R. u Withers.
for the past year.
Miss Phoebe HartEell Of Manehes-
ter stopped over to visit with friends
on her way home from Chapman.
Misses Rosamond Ryan, Abbie Hob
BILE and Miss woOiverton left for
woodbins where they tre employed
as teachers in the new grade school
there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-09
a Msrleo TOWN pIsappsars.

Mexico City. Sept. Sword was 70.
ceiyed here that the destruction Of
Soto La Marina. town in the state
Of Tamaullpas, was 80 complete that
the whole place has completely disap-
peared with the exception Of few
church towers that project from the
surface Of veritsble sea No one
has been able to get closer than =
league from where the town once
stood.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-09
WORLD IS WAITING
NEWS FROM PEARY
Telegraph Station at Chateau Bay
Has Been Abandoned.
MUST COME FARTHER SOUTH
u 10 Net Certain q What Point Ne
viii fOueh - Send He story
NOP When II viii
Gene.

New York, Sept. S--Robert y. PeaSy
having mailed the stars and Stripes
to the pole" on April 8. 1909, a. told
IN his series Of messages flashed ~
wireless from the coast Of Labrador.
10 nEurativOly lest to the world. home
ward bound on his ship. the Roosevelt
At Copenhagen, Denmark. Royalty
continues to pay homeags 70 Dr.
Frederick A. Cook, the Brooklyn o.
pIorer, who announced six days ago 10
Z manner not unsImilar to Commander
Peary's that he. had unfurled the nag
sofshis ccantTy At the pole on April H.
1908.
Neither saw indications Of the 9th.
er's achievement: both will be n ths
United States before the close Of the
present month.
Commander Peary on the Roosevelt,
according to best reckoning, was IN
the vicinity Of the Strait Of Belle Isle,
between Newfoundland and the
province Of Quebec last night. But
ii 10 uncertain at what port he wSl
touch firSt to amplify the meagar
news Of yesterday. Inadequate tele-
graphic facilities on the Labrador
coast OF Newfoundland may move him
70 decide to proceed on southwark 70
North sydney, Nova Scotia, before he
Gives to the world details Of his
triumph in the Far North.
Commander Peary had Intended
stopping At Chateau Bay, Labrador,
but the telegraph station there was
Abandoned some time ago and the
Roosevelt must push her nose farther
south before the world obtains the
news. AZ she comes down the New
foundland coast, Red Bay and. further
south. St. George Bay, are y hand.
but whether Peary will avail himself
Of these points or continue to North
sydney. where hO viii have every
facility Is . matter Of conjecture. II
a $50 miles from Chateau Bay TO
North Sydney and the time OF his ar
rival can only be gusssd.
Herbert L Bridgman, secretary OF
the Peary Arctic club, has left New
York for North Sydney. In addition
% greetings from the Peary Arctic
club. Mr.. Bridgman carries this mes-
sare from the Explorers club Of which
Commander Psary and DR.. Cook are
both members:
"The Explorers club sends you
heartiest congratulations upon your
triumphant attainment OF the long
.ourht roal-lhe North Pole"
North Sydney, Cape Breton, sept >.
Untavorabls weather conditions N ne
Strait Of Belle Isle, which are reported
b. wissless stations. may eoaaiosrapiy
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-09

vhen'the steamer wifi reach Chateau
nav which is Just north OF the nortn'
ssst entrance Of the strait.
wireless stations in the north 70
mort that up to last evening Peary na y.
rot reached Battle Harbor, which y
Ak miles north Of Chateau Bay
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-09
me 0pesd War IL on.

Chicago, Sept s.-The threatened
Spssd war Gmong the chicago-De
California railroad systems p On. In
anticipation Of the cutting Of henea
ulss b. the Burlington and other I'm
IInss, he chicago and Northwestern
havs announcsd q reduction Of I've
hours IN running time between Cat
go ssd DsnruF. Ths new schednie
Sln bssous sasciivs nsEi Sunday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-09
rom / Iohnaon AaaIn NomInatsd.

Cleveland, o., Sept S.--Incomplete
returns from the Municipal primary
election held here make II practically
certain that Tom L. johnson has for
the nth time been nominated for
mayor BY the Democrats. The local
situation hinges upon plans for the
settlement Of the street car war,
which has been in progress here for
the last eight years. Jchnson's sup
porters says be will battle for a rat
three cent fare. and free transfers 4
he a reelected.