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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-12
THAW is INSANE.
That Is the Judgment Rendered
by Justice Mills.
Finds That the Judgment OF the
Jury Was Warranted.
HAS NOT RECOVERED.
Court Takes No Stock in the
brain Storm" Plea.
Prisoner Is Remanded to Gus
todv Of Matteawan Authorities.

White Plains, y. " Aug. IL
The state Of New York won a com
plete victory over Harry x. Fhaw to
dav when Justice Isaac y. Mills de-
cfded that the slayer of stanford
White was still insane and sent nm
back TO the asylum for the criminal
insane at Matteawan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-12
TO MAKO a Bust of Taft.

New York. Aug. 12.-Gutzon Borg
lum, the sculptor, has received a
commission to make a bust OF Presi-
dent Taft. Mr.. Borglum will return
from a western trip within a day or
two and it is expected ne will go to
Beverly to execute the commission.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-12
WeatI1er IndicafIons.

Chicago, Aug 12.-Forecast for
Kansas. Generally fair tonight and
Friday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-12

Continued on Page Five-)
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
OFFENDED AT SHAW.
G. Bernard's Letter About ParIia-
ment Causes sTuch Comment.

G. Bernard's Letter About ParIia-
ment Causes Much Comment.
London. Feb. 2.-The political admirers
OF G. Bernard Shaw are never tired OF
discussing the idea OF their idol enter
ing Parliament taking his place in the
House OF Commons al the head Of the
Socialist party, and-whO knows2-in
course Of tine becoming the first Socialist
prime minister OF Great Britain When.
therefore. L became know that Mr.. Shaw
had been invited 20 contest IN the inter
ests Of Socialism a parliamentary vacancy
n Central Glasgow. his admirers were
elated at the possibility, maintaining that
their man had only 10 strike that town,
and his personality alone would insure
success. Mr. Shaw however, cid not
share their hopes. and in bantsring
reply declining the invitation said that
there was no British constituency, not
even a Scottish one. capable OF appre-
ciating his gifts.
Mr Keir Hardie. the present leader Of
the Socialist party In the House Of Com
strongly cOndemning the action OF the
local Socialist organization IN asking Mr..
Shaw to become a candidate.
I resent he said in a speech, "the
contempt and ridicule that have been
brought On the movement. first Of all by
inviting a man who has no claim 70 be
considered as g candidate, and then by
publishing his buffoon letter OF reply.
We want TO retain the self-respect OF our
movement"
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
RUSSIAN SPY TELLS STORY
Azef, Who Joined Terrorists, Found
by London Reporter.
Discusses HIS Career and GIorfes in
Bloody Deeds-AdmIfE RESPONSE
biiIty for BoIzb OutrsEez.

London. Feb 27.-The Evening News
processes TO have found Eugene Azen
The alleged Russian spy who Joined the
ranks OF the Terrorists. He vas found
IN the common room Of d London Iodz-
ing-house. sitting with a companion, a
Pole. discussing mugs Of tea The News
says that at first be denied his identity.
but eventually owned Up. though he
seemed anxious and desirous Of getting
away. But he was too proud 10 leave
as If in fear. The News fnterviewers
extracted from him the following account
Of his career:
He joined tlie Russian Revolutionary
party as a youth for love OF adventure,
bat became entangled with the police
especially with Ratchkovs<y, the head Of
the secret police. Since then, he con-
fessed. re had betrayed his friends. but
not his principles. for he never had any
He glorsed. he said IN his Terrorist deeds,
and considered them MS greatest achieve
ments in life he owned responsibility
Tor nearly all the bomb attempts and
other Terrorist deeds that have occurred
IN Russia he said:
IT was by so doing that I sent Szpia-
gum. Won Plehve. BObTikOn the Grand
Duke Sergfus IguatieT. GapOn. and many
others 20 their graves. But while I have
caused the death OF some officials. ! have
saved the lives OF hundreds by warning
the police in tine. On three occasions
the RevolutionisJs would have murdered
the Gar had Il not been for my inter
ference When the time for action ar
rived I informed Ratchkovsky, and the
Car was saved"
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
INCOMPETENCE IN ITALY.
MiSmanagement of Relief Funds
Causes Much Suffering.

London. Feb. S.-The writer has re-
Trained as long as possible from calling
attention 20 the utter inepitude and IN
competence OF the Italian authorities in
administering relief to the earthquake
sufferers The whole world, within a few
days OF the disaster, contributed an i'm
mense sum for the immediate alienation
OF the sufferings OF the survivors.
The greater part OF these subscriptions
was sent to a central fund in Rome.
where a special commission Of prominent
men vas appointed by the King TO IN
dertake the work Of administration. Il is
now two months since the earthquake.
and thousands Of sufferers are still unfed.
unclothed, and without shelter.
Some OF the stories of mismanagement
are almost incredible. yet they are wen
authenticated. The Times special CORE
spondent. who was present at the san
Francisco earthquake. and who arrived
at Messina three days after the catas-
trophe there, is still on the ground. He
writes;
The situation OF the villages IN the
earthquake zone Of Sicily IS very bad.
IN the villages Of Calabria Il Is appaIIisS
Even now some places are receiving
hardly any assistance. and the condition
OF the inhabitants is terrible What would
have been the fate of the villages IN
Sicily without the aid being rendered by
English and Americans It is hard 10 teI''
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
SENSATIONAL STORY APPEARS
Gossip About Abandonment Of King
Edwards Proposed Trip.
''PrInee and Princess OF PIeSs" Are
Many Precautions Taken.

London. Feb. Z7-The sudden abandon
ment Of King Edwards proposed auto
mobile trip during his visit at Berlin to
pay homage 10 the distinguished dead n
the Potsdam rlausoIeum is the subject
Of al sorts OF speculations. At the time
II was officially announced that the Sc
we're weather prevented him from carry
iEg out his intention. as IT might have
aggravated his throat trouble This con-
sideration. however. d'd not keep him
from enjoying an hours automobile ride
in the GruRewald PARK With Prince Henry
Of Prussia, whereas tne run 70 Potsdam
would not have taken more than half an
hour.
The international detectives who were
in the German capital during the week
could tell a sensational story II they we're
not bound 20 secrecy. The fact is that
It was found necessary TO take very
great precautions for the prevention OF
any untoward incident. and the dIscov-
cry by the police that the demonstrators
by Socialists and others on the first day
OF the visit had been secretly instigated
70 some extent by notorious anarchists
increased the appTehensions OF those e
spOnsible for the King and Queens safety.
How necessary these precautions were IS
shown by an incident which has just
leaked out.
Shortly before the royal train with its
homeward bound travellers was timed 70
pass through Spandau an automobile
drove UP to the station. From il alighted
a distinguished looking couple, who gave
their names as Prince and Princess OF
Pless- They had come. they ssid. to take
leave Of the King and Queen, but were
not allowed by the police 10 so OF the
platform.
The train stopped for two minutes and
the strangers again urged their demand.
but the officials IN charge Of the arrange
ments declared they had no instructions
about proposed leave taking. The auto
mobihsts then disappeared.
An hour before the train was due
signed Princess Won PIess" had
been delivered to the station master. in
which their intention TO take leave Of the
King and Queen vas snnnunced. The
police are investigating the affair
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
VALUABLE SNAKE DEAD.
Reptile Had Supplied World with
Poison Needed in Medicine.

Rev York. Feb 1.-THE Lachesis is
no more. Curator Ditmars. Of the Bronx
Zoo. passing through the snake house to
day Iook.d into the glass inclosed box
which has been the home OF the Laehssis
since last April. and the serpent was
lying cold and still
The Lachesis was Of the deadly West
Indian and tropical species. known to
the natives OF those parts as the Fer de
Lance. Such are the most poisonous and
fatal reptiles known One bitten BY
Lsehesis dies forthwith
The poison exUded by a Lachesis. how
ever, has great medicinal value. From II
q serum Is made which is OF wonderful
effect in the treatment OF certain forms
Of insanity and nervous diseases.
The snake was Installed IN the zoo on
April e last. the first one since 1S2S On
April Is Curator Ditn.ars- Prof. Runyon.
and other experts. IN the presence OF a
large body OF medical men. took the
Lschesis from its cage. secured & on
table. and by irritating and torturing II
forced II 90 exuSe sixteen drops OF poison
through its fsngs. This poison was
caught and carefully treasured
From the sixteen drops Of pure poison
q solution wss made. The dilution was
very heavy. and there is enough OF the
serum on hand TO last for q long time
to CONS.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
WAR SCARE PASSING
Attitude of Powers AVerts
Crisis in the Balkans.
GENERAL CONFERENCE URGED
Austria Believed Certain 10 Refrain
from Causing Conflict with Rest
of Europe, which Her Violation of
Political Equities Would Cause.
servia Could Not Afford Trouble.

London. Feo. 27.-The weeks war scare
has followed the. normal course. and now
the patient Is improving rapidly. There
is likely 70 be serious relapse during
the next six weeks. when miider weather
tempts to outdoor indiscretious. but the
international physicians in charge ought
to be competent TO handle any compiica-
tons that may arise
The revival OF the suggestion for the
general conference is strongly supported
In many quarters. New dangers might
arise therefrom. but al least much time
would be gained Neither servia nor
Montenegro can indulge IN anything pro
vocstiye while such tribunal is pending.
and Austria dare not Invite Russian In
terveation. and the general European con-
fdct which her violation OF the equities
Of the situation would bring on.
IL stiH remains true that Austria would
welcome aggression by Servia and Mon
teRegro. which would give the dual mon
archy reasonable excuse for striking
But II Is realized at last. even at Vienna.
that anything short OF overwhelming
5ustincation for such course would
plunge her into a war with Russia. which
even the Cars government. pacific as
are Its motives. would be unable 20 avert.
Situation Il Realized.
Once this situation arose, a European
confagration could not be avoided. It
Is upon this Austrian appreciation OF the
real points in the path Of their ambition
that the chief security for peace rests
and It IS to Germany that the PRINCIPAL
credit is due for forcing the truth upon
her ally. The Kaiser's government has
loyalty refused to make any formal rep-e-
sentations a. Vienna in association with
other powers, but has done inestinable
service for peace nevertheless. By pri-
Tately interDosing restraint upon the rash
politicians who largely control Austro-
Hungarian affairs
Servia. on the other hand. wants 70
fight II war Is not declared against
Austria, the present dynasty is likely 10
be overthrown and Servia bowed 10 the
VIII of the powers simply because Russia
agreed 70 unite with the other nations
Now that Russia has evineed desire
10 stand slOof. Servia would ike to adopt
even more aggressive tactics than here
tofOre- II reasonably hopeful OF Russian
aid, King Peter would hardly prove back
ward In demanding that Austria grant
material concessions TO Servia. Actual
war, however, Is a remote possibility.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
SUGAR GROWERS COMING HERE
VIII Act with American Planters TO
Maintain Duties.

San Juan. P r. Feb. 1.-THE sugar
planters held q meeting to-day and or
ganized the Sugar Growers Association
Of Porto Rico. They viii send a commit
tee 70 Washington. in addition to the
commission provided for by the Iegisla-
ture. 10 cooperate with the planters OF
the Southern States in preventing a re-
duction OF the duty on Cuban and Philip
pine sugars
Nine members OF the House OF Dele
gates to-day presented a resolution pro
vidIng for the confederation Of Cuba
Porto Rico. Santo Domingo, and Haiti
into the West Indian republic. The House
of Delegates met in secret session 20 con-
slider the matter II decided to take no
action on the resolution.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
SOCIETY GAY DURING LENT
London Theater Parties and Dances
Prevail, as Usual.
Satirieai Comment Is Made of the
UnuzuaI Display of Jewels on
Lady GFanard's Gowns.

London, Feb. Zone Of the mos,
marked developments in the social life
Of London is the comparatively slight
attention now paid 10 the season OF Lent
Five ambassadors and minister's were in
a group at the ST. James Club on Ash
wednesday Each was going to a large
dinner party that night. and each was
going TO a different house.
Five big dinner parties given bv
English hostesses in London on Ash
Wednesday would a decade ago have
been almost impossible. but now this
provokes no remark There are also now
daEces every night during Lent. not
greet balls. but young peoples affairs.
The theaters are open as usual.
London, Feb. 27.-Some satiricai COM
ment among society people and the So
clety press has been aroused by Lady
Granard's jewels. It is suggested that
she wears more than good taste dictates.
One paper says that a casual glance
might give the impression that she is
literally covered with diamonds The
corsage Of her gown glitters and shines.
and the stones tipping her crown are
-I-N VI A-e-Ae- W -aCA -AAAE a JUuUR klTi
she used 10 wear more gems than Eng
lish women consider suitable Lady
Granard is entertaining quietly In her
temporary home now. but she and Lord
Granard have been guests at numerous
dinners.
American girls named as likely TO be
presented at court this season are Miss
Oelrichs. Miss Helen Frick, and Miss
Mildred Blair.
At Lady Dawkins' dance for her de-
butante daughter a number Of American
girls we're present, among them Misses
Mildred Carter, Marguerite Drexel. Irene
Catlin. and II Scranton.
Lady Newborough gave a dinner IN
honor Of Ambassador Reid on Friday.
Lady Deerhurst, Lady Lister Kaye. and
Mrs. Carr were some OF the Americans
present.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
sUFFRAGETTEs ARE OPPOSED.
Mrs Humphry Ward Says Their Be
havfor Is Scandal.

Londou. Feb. S.-Mrs. Humphry Ward
and Mrs. Genevieve Fawcett argued the
pros and cons Of suffrage last night.
Mrs Fawcett. as the president Of the Ma
tionai Union wonan's Suffrage Societies,
was ardentIy supported by her sister
suffrsgettes.
Mrs. Ward accused the sunrsgettes Of
wasting their time. and seandaIizing the
country by Idle IawIessness. By persecu-
ton OF cabinet ministers, and by be-
havior at public meetings. which had
made an impression deeper than she
thought they intended upon the mind Of
England. She dwelt bravely. amid Kisses.
upon the danger OF giving votes to wom-
en-. The colonies and the United States
might do It II they wished. she said. but
the results had no bearing In the case
OF Great Britain
Mrs. Fawcett. amid a tremendous burst
Os applause, produced evidences OF In
justices 70 women in the laws, and the
advantages OF women having representa-
ton. The meeting closed amicably,
neither side having convinced the other.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
WOMEN WIN VICTORY.

St Petersburg. Feb. 2=-The
COuStanfinOple correspondent Of
the st. Petersburg Journal says
Ahmed RiEa Bey. speaker of the
Turkish Parliament, acting under
encouragement from ais sister, a
weil-kROIyn woman OF letters Is
abOut 10 found a Turkish na-
ttOBsi college for young women
at FOundOukIi
The sultan has granted the
necessary building, and ParIia-
ment viii discuss the orgnniza-
tion and scope Of the college.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
CRISIS FOR CABINET
Failureat Present Task Means
Political Death.
LIBERALS IN DIFFICULTIES
Deacit in National FL
naneeS Must BE Met-Huge sunas
Needed for Further Development
OF NaFy-Country'x SyvarmiEg Poor
Demand. Reifef-Other Issues.

London, Feb. 27.-Three great questions
are now before Premier Asquith. HIS
cabinet, and the Liberal party. success
or failure n the solution Of which means
political life or death. Not irfsa- genera.
ton have such important issues beer, be
fore the Parliament as the following:
A comprehensive national scheme must
be devised for the relief OF the country q
swarming poor.
Money must be found for a huge IN
crease in the already enormously ex-
pensive navy
a prodigious deficit must be met in the
national finances. this question involving
the controversy over the strongIy-urged
departure from the Liberals traditional
free trade policy IN favor Of protection.
Pledged 10 Economy.
When the Liberals came into power
three years ago they pledged themselves
to rigid economy For a time they me;
all expenses without difficulty, and paid
of about So. 25.0O8.0o0 OF the national debt.
Al the beginning OF their administration
prosperity was at high-water mark in
England. A period OF depression follow
ed, and trade has declined so steadily
that Chancellor OF the Exchequer Lloyd
George. who corresponds 10 the American
Secretary Of the Treasury, is hard pressed
to make the cOuntry's revenues cover
absolutely necessary expenses.
Added 20 this the administration burden
ed Itself with one or two expensive
schemes OF social reforms which il can
not now abandon. These include the old
age pension plan. for which $500. 90 a
year viii be needed, and the scheme to
lessen unemployment BY a system Of pub
lie labor exchanges, which viii require
$ o0O.0o0
Navy Expenses Heavy.
The development OF the navy, however,
VIII draw most heavily upon the British
p0cketboOk- The -peace-at-any-price
party in the Cabinet fought to prevent an
Increase IN the naval estimates, but the
best IL could do was . eut down the
naval programme from six TO FIVE new
DTeadnoughts- This increase will amount
TO about sl5.o0o,eoo In the next yeat.
It IS admitted that the country is al
ready taxed almost 10 the limit. Protee-
tiOnists urge that a high tariff would
meet the situation. Free traders 10 the
backbone, the Liberals refuse 10 listen 20
such suggestion. At the same time the
party leaders know they must find the
money, or Conservation administration
VIII come into power.
one thing the ministry VIII undoubtedly
do Is 70 suspend payments into the sink
ing fund FOR the liquidation OF the na-
tional debt. which win save about $So.ooo,- :
o09 annually.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
ART HUNTERS UNPOPULAR.
Proposed search Among Earthquake
Rims Arouses Italians, Ire.

proposed Search Among EarthQua ke
Ruins Arouses Italians Ire.
Paris. Feb. IA dispatch 10 the
Temps from Rome says that there Is
much. talk, with no little bitterness there.
about the American art dealer tde Sou
hand who Is due at Naples On March
"A to organize a hunt for works Of art
buried by the earthquake st Messina
and Reggie
He IS credited with asserti6g, that rich
American collectors had long had their
eyes fixed on Siciiian and CaIabrian art
treasures. but that the owners had al
ways refused the most advantageous Of
fers. Nov thar the owners are ruined.
they might be willing 70 sell the right
to search among their destroyed property
The American referee IS stated TO have
said that part OF the money raised by
these sales would be given to the Queen
Of Italy for the earthquake orphans. He
adds that he has been empowered 10
search in the ruins by the Italian gov
ernment that the funds necessary viii
be furnished by a Paris banker. and that
be win employ only clover worSmen,
who VIII be under the direction Of an
eminent Italian arehaeOlogist-
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
TRAvESTIES ON HOME CHECKED
No Plays BurIesqufnG English Life
VIII Be Allowed.

LONDON. Feb "a cablegram from
here tne other day told how burlesque
on An Englishman's- Home" had been
forbidden by the censor II now seems
that the prescription applies not merely
% this particular skit. because the cen
sors notification TO the author and chief
actor in the burlesque expressly stated
that no travesty CT An Englishman's s
Hone" would be licensed.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28

Paris. Feb. z7.-Prof. Deiage announced
10 the Academy Of Sciences this week
the death OF tVo sea urchins born June
IS 1907. ct his laboratory at Roseorf, from
unfecundated eggs. which he submitted
10 the action OF a LIQUID containing salts
OF m2gnssia and tenn2te OF ammonise
or the four young urchins one died short
iy after its birth
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
PLEADS FOR PEACE.

Paris, Feb. 27.-FOrmer Presi-
dent LOubet, in an article in
newly founded review, pleads for
peace and solidarity among ma
tiOns, which exists. he says, as
WAS shown by the universal ont
burst of sympathy after the
earthquake. He asks;
"H0w can nations, after being
so prompt TO AID one another.
make ready 10 Kill one nnothersy
The mafn interest In the article
Il the signature, as & l. the first
time the ex-PresIdenf has writ
ten anything for publication.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
TEXAS OIL MERGER REPORTED.
John W. Gates Is WaGfng Hard Fight
against Wz1eFS-Pferce.

Port Arthur, Tex, Feb H.-Joha ".
Gates. head Of the Texas Company. which
IS one Of the largest oil producing and
refining concerns IN Texas and Oklahoma,
IS preparing to establish big feet OF oil
tank steamers to ply between Port Arthur
and New York and other Atlantic ports.
An unconhrmed report Is current here
that a gigantic oil combine Is being
formed between Mr.. Gates company and
Pearson & Son. limited. the British firm
which is waging a hard fight against the
Waters-Pierce OIL Company In Mexico.
and that they expect TO conduct a world
wide business
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
MINERS STRIKE EXPECTED.
Troops Are Being MobiIi1ed 70 Check
Any Violence.

Wilkesbsrre. Pa, Feb Z7.-What Is be-
lieved by many to be the first step taken
by the State authorities in preparing for
the contingency OF a strike OF the an
thracite mine workers next month is now
being taken By the apparent mobiliza-
ton Of the troops OF the State constabu-
larry at the barracks in Reading and at
Wyoming. near here. To-day orders
were issued calling in squads and de-
tachments OF the troops which had been
doing duty IN the country district and
other districts where there are nc coal
mines
The troopers did excellent service dur
Ing the six weeks suspension Of work
at the mines three years ago, and there
was less violence throughout the region
during that period than there had been
during any previous strike or suspension
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
FRANCE BESTOwS HoNORs.

Diplomats Who Arranged MOroccan
Agreement Receive Decorations.
Paris, Feb 27.-FoliowiDg the conclusion
OF the agreement between France and
Germany as to Morocco, France has
decorated Prince vOn Raeolin, the Ger
man Ambassador az Paris. and Herr Won
Schoen. the German foreign minister.
with the grand Gordon OF the Legion OF
Honor. snd has conferred on Baron Won
Jangwerth, secretary Of the German Le-
alton al Tsngier. the commanders cross
Of the legion
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
BERLIN WELCOMES SEMBRICH.
American Ambassador Gives Recep-
tiOn to Singer After Concert.

American Ambassador SiVes Recep-
tiOn to Singer After Concert.
Berlin, Feb. "a large audience gave an
enthusiastic reception TO Nine. Sembrich
on Wednesday IN the Philharmonic Con-
cert Hall, which IS the largest IN Berlin.
Mr. Hi. the American Ambassador.
gave a reception 70 Nine Sembrich the
night after the concert
G. S. Atwood. secretary OF the Amer
lean Association Of Commerce and Trade
win sail for the United States on the
new Hamburg-American liner Cleveland
OF March q He hopes to discuss tariff
revision while IN the United States. He
holds a brief IN behalf Of the association
in favor Of a maximum and minimum
tariff