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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
RISkED HIS OWN LIFE.
by So Doing Brakeman Robert Young
Rescued a Small Boy.

Abilene, Kan, April 22.-One of the
bravest acts ever performed in this
city was that Of Robert Young, a
brakeman on the Union Pacific
freight, who saved from instant death
Ray Benham, aged years, grandson
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Powell Wednes-
day evening.
The lad was crossing the track at
Cedar holding an umbrella, when a
string of cars backing down came
upon him and struck him as he was
between the rails.
The boy was knocked down and the
first axle of the freight car passed over
him when Young. who saw the acci-
dent. did what few men would or
could have done. He made a dash
under the moving car and seized the
boy with one hand. His other arm he
threw around the axle of the car as
it passed over them and held on,
dragging himself and the boy over the
ties half block beneath the car until
the string of cars were stopped. The
engineer did not know anything had
happened. 1t was pure courage and
for his noble deed.
the rare courage of his act and went
on with his work as usual He should
have proper recognition for he de-
serves it.
The boy was cared for by the road IS
surgeon, DR.. Felty. His limbs are Sc
verely cut but no bones are broken.
1t is possible that he may not recover
owing to the serious injuries received.
but hopes are entertained that he will.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
A. P. ELECTS OFFICERS.
Newspaper Publishers Meet and Dis
cuss Advertising Problems.

New York. April 22.-Following the an
nual meeting of the Associated Press the
board of directors met and orga nized by
the election of the following officers:
President, Frank B. Noyes. Chicago
Record Herald.
First vice president, ]. c. Hemphill,
Charleston, S. c., News and Courier.
Second vice president, John H. Fahey,
Boston Traveller.
Secretary and general manager, Mel
Vile Z. Stone.
Assistant secretary and assistant gen
eral manager. Chas. S. Diehl, and J. R.
Youatt. of New York treasurer
Newspaper publishers from all parts of
the country to the number of upwards of
$50 attended the opening session of the
Newspaper Publishers association in the
Waldorf Astoria. Discussion of advertis-
ing problems occupied the greater part of
the session after reports of the directors
of the various committees and of Treas
urer j. w. PattiSon and General Manager
L. n. Palmer had been received
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
WOMEN IN PERIL.
Five Missionaries at Hadjim Ap-
peal for Help.
Say They Are Entirely Alone
and Defenseless.
THE TOWN is INFESTED
By NOmad Troops and Nearby
Villages in Flames.
Wave of Fanaticism Started at
Adana Is Spreading.

Beirut. April 22.-Ffve American
women missionaries are in danger at
Hadjfm, in the vilayet at Adana,
Asiatic Turkey. One of them, Miss
Lambert, has sent a message down to
the coast asking for immediate help.
The women are entirely alone and
defenseless. The villages surrounding
Hadjim are in flames and Hadjim
isef is invested by nomad troops.
Messages from the interior are being
suppressed by the authorities.
The situation in the country north,
east and west of Alexandretta arising
from the anti-Christian outbreaks is
most serious. There have been massa-
ere and pillage at Antioch and rioting
at Birejik. Aleppo is in a state of pam
ic. There are only 400 Turkish soldiers
in the city. Business is at a standstill
and there is every reason to fear a
serious outbreak. The city is full of
Bedouin Arabs. Kurds and Caucasians.
The town of kirikah. a short distance
east of Bailan and southeast of Alex
andretta, has been burned. At Ayas,
on the west coast of the gulf of Alex
andretta, 41S murderers have been re-
leased from prison. They at once join
ed the mob and began committing dep
relations.
At Tarsus, 100 persons have been kill
ed, houses have been burned and there
are today 5000 persons without homes.
Several native pastors from Aintab were
killed while on their way to attend the
district missionary meeting at Adana
The Turkish government officials at
Mersina have done everything possible
to check the trouble but the result OF
their efforts was limited.
The records of the American board OF
commissioners for foreign missions
show that Miss Virginia A Billings
Miss Olive M. Vaughan, Miss Emily F.
Richter, and Mrs. Mary P. Rogers, wife
OF the Rev. D. NJ. Rogers. who lost his
life at Adana, are stationed at Hadjim
Fanaticism Spreads.
Constantinople, April 22.-Grave
news was received here today from
Erzerum. the principal town of Turk
ish-Armenia. The transports of de-
light of the people at the proclama-
tion of constitutional government are
now being supplanted by a movement
in favor of the Sheri laws and the
sultan which, it is feared, may lead to
conflict between Christians and
Moslems.
originated at Adana some ten days
ago, apparently is sprea ding generally
through the eastern provinces. The
Christian villages in the vilayets of
Aleppo and Sivias have been attacked
4 by KurdS, -CaucaS1anS and NOmunds
and the Inhabitants are imploring the
porte to send troops for their protec-
ton.
Ten Thousand Massacred
Constantinop1e, April 22.-Accord-
! ing to advices received here today
| from Asiatic-Turkey, 10000 Armen-
| ians have been massacred at Adana
and in the vicinity of that city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
UNTO THE LAST BABE.
Entire Population of Kfrikan Mas
sacred by MOslems.

Aleppo, Asiatic Turkey, April q
The entire population of Kirikan, loca-
ted between here and Alexandretta,
even unto the last babe. has been mas
sacred.
The French mission at Ekbaz is be-
sieged by fanatical Mosemls.
The Armenian village of Deurtyul is
surrounded and according to a messen-
ger who crawled through the Arab
lines last night and made his way here
for help. the situation there is hopeless.
The buildings on the edge of town were
already in flames when he escaped.
The massacres are being carried out
with the greatest violence. Neither wo-
men nor children, are spared. The
motto of the Moselm is NO twig of
the accursed race shall be suffered to
live
The Armenians recognizing that the
massacres have been organized and
carried on by adherents of the old
Turkish regime are looking to the
young Turks for future protection.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
SCOTTISH RITE SESSION.
There Will Be Social on Friday
Evening.

The Scottish Rite bodies of Topeka
will hold a social session in their
apartments on the third floor of the
Masonic temple on Friday evening,
April 23 Supper will be served at
GAS O'Clock sharp in the new Scottish
Rite banquet hall to be followed by
cigars, short talks and general good
time This year has been one of the
greatest years in the history of the
Scottish Rite bodies of this city and
this valley. Banquets, entertainments
and social gatherings of all kinds have
been held Since the recent compile
ton of the big new banquet hall the
body has been able to entertain as no
other body in the city is able
Commencing the last of this month
th, Scottish Rite will confer degrees
from the fourth to the fourteenth in
elusive These degrees will be given
in three evening sessions The whole
class will be composed of Topeka men,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
CALL TO FARMERS.
To Attend Mass Meeting at Spring
field, Mo-, May 12.

Atlanta, Ga, April ga new fac
tor has appeared in the wheat situa-
ton in America. A call has been is
sued for a mass meeting of all grain
growers under the auspices of the far
mers union at Springfield, Mo-, on May
IL next The call was issued by G. S.
Barrett, president of the Farmers un-
ion and asked that farmers not men,
bers of the union attend, as well az
the organized members. The far
mers union has a membership of
about three million.
Mr. Barrett said: "It is the intention
to place the growers squarely on rec
ord before the world and to build
such a system as will enable wheat to
sell for the highest possible figures
while 1t is yet in the hands of the
growers. At present the manipulation
is about the only beneficiary"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
ON AFRICAN SOIL.
Col. Roosevelt Makes Short Stop
at the Coast.
Is Entertained at Dinner by the
MOmbaSa Club.
MESSAGE OF WELCOME
From King Edward VII OF Eng
land Is Read.
Traveller Makes FelicitOus Post
Prandial Speech.

Mombasa. April 22.-Theodore
Roosevelt and the members of his
party left here on a special train this
afternoon for Kapiti Plains station.
whence they will be conveyed to the
ranch of Sir Alfred Pease for their
first shoting trip. The party is accom-
panied by F. ]. Jackson, acting COVER
nor of the protectorate.
Before leaving Mr.. Roosevelt tele-
graphed to King Edward thanking
him for the message of greeting read
by Mr.. Jackson at the dinner given in
Mr.. Roosevelt's honor at the Mombasa
club last night
Mr. Roosevelt his son Kermit. Ed-
mund Heller f. c. Selous and r. f.
Cunningham, the general manager OF
the expedition, were entertained at am
ner last night by the members of the
Nom htsa club. The acting governor of
the ,'Totectorate. F. J. Jackson, in pro-
posing the health of Mr.. Roosevelt.
read the following telegram from King
Edward:
Il bid you a hearty welcome to Brit
ish East Africa and I trust you will
have a pleasant time and meet with
every success"
Continuing. Mr. Jackson said Mr..
Roosevelt had left the big stick" al
home and after seven strenuous years
as president of the United States had
come out to Africa to make use of the
rife. In conclusion he promised the
distinguished visitor an immense
variety of game and good sport
RooseveIt's Reply.
When Mr. Roosevelt arose to reply
he was enthusiastically received with
full Highland musical honors. He be-
gan with a tribute to the British peo-
pie for their energy and genius in
civilizing the uncivilized places of the
earth. He said he was surprised at
what he had heard of the progress of
British East Africa, but he warned his
hearers they could not expect to
achieve in a short time what it had
taken America 90 generations to ac-
complish. He then emphasized the
necessity of leaving local questions to
he solved by the authorities on the
spot and commented upon the fact tha {
the people at home knew little of af-
fairs abroad. In this connection he
instanced the United States and the
Philippine islands.
Continuing Mr.. Roosevelt expressed
his great pleasure at the welcome given
him yesterday by the British cruiser
Pandora. whose rails and masts were
manned by cheering sailors when the
Admiral came into the harbor. He said
he believed in peace but considered
that strength meant peace, and he
hoped that all the great nations would
provide themselves with this means to
the end.
In conclusion, Mr.. Roosevelt referred
briefly to his future plans and gave
some of his impressions of the coun-
try.
Mr.. Roosevelt was followed by Mr..
Selous who expressed the hope that
Mr.. Roosevelt would in the future use
the power of his position to bring
about an entente between Great
Britain and Germany
J. Alden Loring and Major Mearns
did not come ashore from the Admiral
yesterday because of heavy rains. They
disembarked this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
MAY FESTIVAL TICKETS.
They VIII Be Placed on Sale at
Grocery Stores.

On account of the great demand
for tickets for the May music festival
from the outer sections of the city,
David L. Lakin who is manager of
the festival. has arranged to place
tickets on sale in twenty-five of the
grocery stores OF the suburbs. Large
window placards have been printed
which will be placed in the grocery
store windows announcing the sale of
tickets. The request for tickets from
the suburbs of the city have been
frequent, which shows that interest is
being taken in the festival in every
section of the city.
With the festival but ten days away
all the persons interested in the pro-
gramme are engaging in daily re-
hearsals. The Minneapolis Symphony
orchestra seems to be concentrating
most of the interest in the festival and
telephone calls as to the date for the
appearance of this organization have
been frequent. The orchestra will
give a big concert Tuesday afternoon,
May and in the evening will assist
the Washburn chorus of seventy
voices in the rendition Of "The Rose
Maiden several of the soloists with
the orchestra taking the leading
parts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
Irrigation Plant to Cost $4,000. 900.

Pueblo, Col, April 22.-W. A. Colt
and H. L. Lubers of Las Animas have
filed plans for an immense irrigation
project which will cost almost two
million dollars. and will reclaim 20e,-
600 acres of arid land in southeastern
Colorado. This will bring under cul-
tivation a vast tract of land which has
never been irrigated and the capacity
of Lake Meredith viii be increased ten
billion cubic feet. Work on the pro-
ject Will start at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
ONLY UNION men.
Can Be Employed Under an Order of
an Arkansas Court.

Fort Smith. Ark, April Fudge J. V.
Bourland has issued an order of court
here that is probably without precedent.
In appointing R A. Young receiver for the
Hiawatha Smokeless Coal company. at
Coaldale. Ark. he ordered that the re-
ceiver employ none but union men in the
mine. sell it.
Judge Bourland is judge of the chancery
court and at banquet of the Arkansas 9
State Federation of Labor here some
months ago stated that ne would never
grant an injunction against a labor union
in the interests of a corporation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
CUDAHY SEES MADDOX.
solicitor for Packer Calls on Govern
ment Official.

Washington, April 22.-Counsel for
the Cudahy Packing company of Kan
sas City, Kan. conferred with Solicitor
Maddox of the internal revenue bu-
reau today. regarding the indictments
brought at Topeka, Kan, against the
company a few days ago for alleged
fraud against the government in the
payment of taxes on oleomargarine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
St. Louis Opens season

ST. Louis. Mo-, April 22.-The st.
Louis and Chicago teams of the Ma
tional league opened the season of
that organization today Chilly cloudy
weather prevails Roger Bresnehan.
formerly with New York. manager of
the local team, caught today's game
and Salee was announced the
pitcher. For Chicago Manager Chance
named Overall and Moran as the bat
|tery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
TO BUY THE STOCK.
Plan Adopted to Rid Mansfield. Ohio.
of Its Saloons.

Mansfield, La. April 22.-To buy stock
of several near-beer dealers of Mans
field and pour the same into the gut
ters was the plan adopted by a mass
meeting here which sought to get rid
of the traffic. The dealers will not ac-
cept the proposition on the ground that
such step would be an admission of
Violating the law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
SLIGHT FROST LAST NIGHT.
Mercury Drops to Thirty-Six Degrees
This Morning.

Although the temperature did not
get below 35 last night, the clouds
cleared away, the wind took a night
off. and slight frost took a parting
shot at the vegetation. Very little
precipitation is reported from any part
of the state, 10-100 OF an inch at To-
ronto being the heaviest. Two sta
ticns report freezing temperature, and
four others minimum below freez-
ing. in the north and western part of
the state.
The local temperature by hourly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
Wv. c. A. Biennial Convention.

St Paul. Mimi, April 22.-Delegates
to the national biennial convention of
the Young Women's Christian asso-
citation are arriving. 1t is expected
that 1000 will be in attendance before
the convention closes. This afternoon
the meeting was devoted to organiza-
ff0r7
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
Government Buys the Telephones.

Winnipeg. April 2o-The SaskatchewaT
government has concluded the purchase o.
the Bell telephone system IN that provinces
and will take possession May l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
Wealthy Emporia Merchant Dead

LeaVenworth, Kan, April &c. b.
Keith, Sc years of age, a retired mer-
chant of wealth from Emporia. Kan,
died in a sanitarium here Wednesday
He will be taken to Moran, Kan, for
lburial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
Weather Indications.

Chicago, April 22-Forecast for Kan
sas: Unsettled tonight and Friday with
probably showers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22

among traders whose resources have
given out and whose trades have been
closed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22
LANDS AT MOMBASA.

Enthusiastic Welcome Is Extended TO
Roosevelt Party.
Mombasa, April 22.-Ex-President
Theodore Roosevelt arrived here last
evening on board the steamer Admiral
Mr.. Roosevelt was in the best of health
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-22

Continued on Page Eighty
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
CITY CLERKS HURRY
WORK ON PETITION
COUNCIL MAY CONVENE IN
SPECIAL SESSION
Consideration of Project for Consoli-
dation of Los Angeles, San Pedro
and Wilmington Expected
This Week

Although the city clerks force has
been working night and day on the pc
tition for a special election for the con-
soIidation of Los Angeles, Wilmington
and San Pedro, the checking up will
not be completed in time for presenta-
tion to the council Tuesday. If the
netition is completed during the week
a special meeting of the council viii be
called and the ordinance passed and
published Immediately.
Tnesdav is the last day for the
presentation OF supplementary petit
tion to extend the wholesale hquoy
zone, and although those interested IN
secure the necessary number OF names
1t is not believed the supplement Will be
presented. If it is the liquor matter
cannot be submitted at the same spe-
cial election as the one to decide the
consolidation matter, for the election
machinery governing the two dlIIers,
- +ha snecial election for the liquor
zone must be called at later GATE
than that for consolidation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
BOYS IN ANTI-CIGARETTE
CRUSADE PLAN TO MARCH
Larue Number of School Children ln-
terested in Work Against Smok-
ing of Tobacco

It is proposed by the Anti-Cigarette
club to have a street parade about the
time the public schools are closed. Dr.
b M Laurence, his wife, and G. l..
Robertson, president of the league, have a,
been untiring in their efforts, with the
result that many Los Angeles boys "a, are
now working against the practice. Ihe e
club needs funds to buy banners ana
buttons for the boys. All VINO are "a "a
dress dr. q. L. Robertson, 1923 South Broad
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
PHYSICIAN TREATS CHILD
WITH SERUM FOR L0CKJAW

A case of lockjaw has come to the
attention of the board of health. 1t Is
the only known instance in Los Ange-
les today, and the department is inter-
ested because tetanus is rare in this
section. Several days ago Willie Feiro,
years old, of 5O2 Macy street, ran
silver in his foot. Tetanus set in and
the boy had been in bed two days be-
fore he was discovered by DIR. P. V. X
Johnson, the physician recently en-
gagged by the board of health to look
after such cases. DR.. Johnson sent the
boy to the Children's hospital, where
he is being treated with anti-tetanus
serum every six hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
NEW CIGAR STORE OPENS
MAKES 7 IN GROUP

1--WE are seven" not dead ones as re-
ferred to by the little girl in the
churchyard), but live cigar stores under
the banner of the United Cigar stores.
The seventh store opened its doors in
Los Angeles yesterday at the corner of
Broadway and Mercantile place, ana
the city manager with corps of as
sistants was kept busy extending the
glad hand, selling goods and dlstrlnut-
ing souvenirs. The new store is very
attractive, well arranged, and its loca-
tion insures it a trade equal to any
other store of the United stores in the
a.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
JUDGE ASSIGNS DATE FOR
TRIAL OF SENATOR SAVAGE
LEGISLATOR Charged with Criminal
Libel Will Appear in Court
Early in July

Police Justice Rose yesterday over
ruled the demurrer to the complaint
against State Senator II. w. Savage,
charged with criminal libel, and the
case went over to the first part of July
to be set again.
The complaint was sworn to by T. e.
Gibbon some time ago. Attorneys for
Savage entered demurrer to the COM
plant attacking it's sufficiency and the
matter came up for hearing yesterday
morning. Justice Rose overruled the
demurrer and Savage thereupon en-
tered a plea of not guilty.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
Trial for shopIIftlna

Mrs Cleo Mason, who was arrested yesterday
morning in a department store on South Broad
way, charged with stealing several articles OF
wearing apparel. was arraigned in Police JUS
tice Chambers court a charge of petty
larceny and will appear for trial Thursday.
She ia about 40 years old and told the officers
she came to Los Angeles recently.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
Mlnnesotans to Picnic

Members of the Minnesota society will hold
a basket picnic June &c at Venice. Many con-
cessions have been granted by the Abbott
Kinney company in the way OF amusement, to
which will be added impromptu program
The occasion will be opportunity for former
residents of the Gopher stste to renew old
acouaintances
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20

Membership in the Los Angeles Realty Board
is a virtual guarantee of reliability. Provision
Is made for arbitration, Of any differences be-
tween members and their clients. Accurate IN
formation realty matters is obtainaole from
them. Valuations by a competent committee.
Directory of members free at the office OF
Herbert Burdett. secretary. 525 Security bldg.
Phone Broadway 1896.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhibits OF
California products at the Chamber Of Com
merce building, on Broadway, between First
aud second streets, where free information Will
be given on all subjects pertaining to this sec
tion
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
Student Nurses Entertain

The Junior class of the nurses Of the Cali
fornia hospital entertained the seniors last
evening at the nurses home on Grand ave-
nue.. The rooms were decorated in the class
oolors of blue and white a largo number of
the school pennants being used The class
will prophecy and history were read, followed
by several brief speeches. An elaborate sup
per was served. The class of twenty-three is
the largest that has graduated from the
school, Commencement exercises will be held
next week.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
vIoIation of Liquor Law Charged

John solovecoff a Russian, was arrested at
his home, 624 Commercial street, last night by
Detectives Clifford and Wyekon or captain
Dixon,s office. and placed in the city Jail on
charge of violating the liquor ordinance. Two
cases of beer found in the place were con
fscated -Solovecoff is alleged to have been
selling his countrymen beer by the glass and
hottie for some months without going through
de enrmalitv Of obtaining a license.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
Elect Officers

The Parent-Teachers' association of Union
avenue school held its last meeting Wednes-
day, Officers were elected as follows; Mrs
Sarah Mahood, president; Mrs William e.
Wing, first vice president: Mrs. H. l.. MonluX,
second vice president; Mrs Hubert, secretary,
and Mrs w. B. Scott, treasurer.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20

The Herald will pay $40 in cash to any one
furnishing evidence that will lead to the arrest
and conviction Of any person caught stealing
copies of The Herald from the premises OF our
patrons.