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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-29
TWO SETS OF PRICES.


Senator Beverage made last week
an interesting addition to the cata-
logue of American manufactures
which can be bought abroad much
more cheaply than at home. He sub
mitted to the senate Photographic re-
productions of the English and Amer
lean price lists of cash registers made
in this country. The machine which
is sold here for $3.50 is offered for sale
in England for $135., The adder
which sells for $175 here can be
bought for $65 there.
The senator went On to explain that
nowadays every storekeeper uses the
cash register as a necessity of bust
ness. The sales amount to about S1O,-
100000 u year. If the English prices,
which include transportation and in
surance, return a fair profit to the
manufacturer. then the American An nde n
year more than they should.
Cash registers are not specifically
mentioned in the present tariff. They
belong in the category of unclassif1ed
registers were imported they would
paw a duty of 45 per cent ad ValoreTn.
But none is imported. The finance
committee recommends that the cash
Senator Beveridge. with these price
lists in mind, has offered an amend
ment to make the duty Is per cent
That would give more protection than
is needed or deserved.
There is no great irritation when an
American manufacturer dumps an oc-
casionaI surplus on the foreign mar
ket at a reduced price. There is great
and just irritation when a highly pro-
tected manufacturer makes a prac-
tice, as in the case of cash registers, of
maintaining two sets of prices-a
moderate one for the foreigner and an
extortionate one for his own country
men. The American price for cash
registers seems to have been a reason
able foreign price plus the As per cent
duty Anything which congress can
do to lessen for the beneht OF Amerl-
cans a glaring discrepancy in prices
viii be applauded by the shopkeepers
and other users of cash registers. If
the matter were left to them they
t mT 20 on the free list.-Coffeyville Jour
nal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-29
KANSAS COMMENT
THAT INcOME TAX

Inc income tax was one of the
cnLSI sources of revenue during the
ctV1I war and until about the year
1871 At that time money was great
Iy needed and the courts were not
euttlng on methods to raise revenues.
SUI When the receipts of the coun-
try began to equal it's expenditures
ana some OF the bonds were paid off,
there was a surplus which caused
statesmen some worry.
me income tax was one of the first
acts repealed. That was followed
rev years later by the repeal of the
bank deposits
When Cleveland called attention to
the surplus arising from tariff taxes
IN 1881 James G: Blaine. then
abroad, cabled from Italy that Cleve-
land was free trader. and if neces
sary TO reduce the surplus. he would
sooner drop all internal taxes. even
those on whisky and tobacco. before
ne would touch the tariff. the citadel
of protection.
That was the keynote of the Re
publican party in the following cam
paign which resulted in the defeat of
Cleveland and the election of Har-
rison.
Senator Aldrieh and the stand pat
ters today are in accord with the
Blaine idea Of 1888. They would
yield anything rather than reduce the
tariff. 1t was some years later that
the supreme court at that time by a
small majority called the tax uncon-
stitutional.
Today there is a new supreme
court. That is, half the members
have been named since the income
tax was pronounced unconstitutional
and as the decision was so narrow
when made. it is fair to infer that a
new Interpretation of the law might
result.
But instead of trying it, delay is
planned by submitting an amendment
to the states. Here is the same old
Blaine idea. Anything rather than
tariff reduction.
Opposition to the income tax and
the inheritance tax is not based upon
an unwillingness of the rich to pay
the tax, but upon that old theory that
if revenues are obtained from other
than tariff sources. there will be an
excuse to reduce the tariff and les
sen the profits of protection.-Wich-
tia Beacon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-29
Nine. Modjeska's Dramatic Josh.

There are some good stories told
about Nine. Modjeska, the famous Po-
Iish actress, who has just died. Per
haps the most amusing, however, is
that which relates how she joshed a
private audience who hSd been be-
seeching her to recite something in her
native language. Demurring at first,
the famous actress at last gave way,
and the audience sat spellbound as she
dramatically uttered unintelligible
words. Great applause was the reward
for the effort; but what the feelings
of the people must have been when
they learned that she had merely re-
cited the numbers from one to hun
dred in Polish it is scarcely possible
to Observation-Disclosures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-29

The Editor-This phrase. He led her IN
the altar makes me tired. Society Re
porter-Why? The Editor-It's hackney
it's nonsense. Led, indeed! Most girls have
70 do the steering because the man has
blind staggers.-Cieveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-29

Wife-Isn't it funny? The gorilla speaks
only eight words? MISUNDERSTANDING
strange; he has five or six wives.-Chieago
Record-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-29
HUNOR OF THE Day

Blobbs-Put yourself in his place is q
pretty good motto. Slobbs-Yes' especisl1S
Tor the office seeker.-PhiladeIphia Record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-29

THE Wrights say that the aeroplane is
as safe as an auto" That is lust the
reason would be afraid to ride in one. -
Houston Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-29
Elm Has a Cancer.

The famous Bertram elm in Salem
has a cancer. 1t was noticed for some
time that no cavities showed on the
Bertram elm, which is near the library.
This was proof to the experienced eye
that there was decay inside the tree.
An investigation showed that the
elm had a cancer on the inside, which,
if allowed to grow, would kill the tree
in few years. Incisions were made.
and portions of the inside were found
to be punk. Tiny roots had begun
spreading inside this growth. Efforts
are now being made to remove the can
Ger
This elm is famed for its size and
beauty. The trunk measures 81 feet
reckoned as 100 years. The estate was
formerly the home of Captain John
Bertram, one of Salem's famous mer-
chants of olden days.-Boston Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-29

Il was fool when I married you" But
you're wiser now?' You can bet 1 am .
well, I've improved you a little, then,
haven't I?''-Cleveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-29

Teddy-I wish I hadn't fought Jimmy
- ~" u LIS IloIA4hs' Mamma-YOu see
now how wrong it was, don't you, dear?
Iss.ady.fes, cause didn't know till this
1aI9Tno2 y Inat ne was going to give a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-29

MY husband never gets what he should
for his poetry said the poets wife with
tinge of sadness. "Oh. don't be too
hard on him. replied the girl absent
mindedly.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-29
Dog Saves Parrots Life.

A string of cuss words that would
have caused sailor to blush was the
reward of Ships. fox terrier belong
ing to Mrs. John P. Crawrod of
Jamaica, for saving the life of
Mrs. Crawford's parrot Friday.
AS the bird was perched safe
ly on the bar of it's cage when it pour
ed the stream of its ingratitude at
Ships, the dog was unable to resent
the insults. But the chances are that
the next time the parrot goes on an
illuminating gas spree the terrier will
not exert himself to bring aid.
The parrot has the freedom of its
owners room, and Friday afternoon
it started to investigate the gas Jet
1t turned on the cock with its beak
and for several moments found exhil-
aration in the fumes. Then it fell to
the floor.
Ships saw the parrot fall. He rushed
into the street, barking and whining
Edward J. Kelley, a friend of the
Crawfords, puzzled at the strange ac-
tions of the animal, followed it to the
hotel. In Mrs. Crawford's room Kelley
found the parrot He carried the bird
to the street, where it revived and flew
back to the house. The gas had been
turned off, and the parrot flew into
its cage. The moment it spied Ships
it began to exhaust it's vocabulary on
the canine hero.-New York Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-29

First Bridge Fiend-Mrs. Thonnsor, t.s
tainted away! Second Bridge Fiend-HoV,
provoking of her! She might have waifod
until she was dummy.-L4ife.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-29

What's given Maud such a big head
tately Jack told her she had Iittle
feet. Boston Transcript ''''ie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-29
Cycle Ride of so Miles For a Wife

A wedding was solemnized on Sun
day at the Wesleyan church at Col
chester under unusual circumstances.
The necessary certificate from the
registrar not having arrived on Satur-
day night, the anxious bridegroom, F.
err of the bride, T. E. Wright, started
off at $3.50 a. m on Sunday to cycle
to Clacton. where they awaited the
sorting of the morning mail. The ex-
mail, and the pair then cycled to
Dovercourt, the residence of the regis
trar He kindly went to the registra-
ton office at Harwick with them and
ment.
The cyclists then rode back to Col
chester. having covered in all so miles.
The wedding had been fixed for a.
M, but it was duly solemnized at $3.50
p. m.-London Standard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-29

Miss Gidday," began Mr.. Timmid. II
thought to propose" Really Mr. Tim
mid, interrupted Miss Gidday, I'm sorry
but That we have some ice cream
"Oh, 1 should be delighted to take"
Some evening when the weather is
warmer. Catholic Standard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-29

DID you advise your daughter to learn
foe foe g5e n 06 moRsS f Yes; and 1t was
some to practice with '-LouisyiIls c.ol,-ieru
Journal nae OoutleI-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-26
PATTEN FISHES, .
saying NOTHING
WHEAT KING DETERMINED TO
BE A HERMIT FOR
AWHILE.

Trinidad Colo. April 24.--James A.
Patten, the Chicago wheat king and
for the present the sphinx of the
Rockies" set forth to. catch trout this
morning and kept right on saying
northing. -
Clad in a khaki suit and armed with
a reel and trout rod, the broker left
the Bartlett ranch house shortly after
10 o'clock to spend the day fishing.
When the telephone rang he started
slightly and walked precipitately out
of the room. He seemed as uncon-
cerned about the affairs Of the Chi
cago wheat pit as the Mexican herders
on the ranch. The nearest he came to
discussing the wheat situation was
when he directed that liberal supply
be packed in his lunch basket.
According to the men at the ranch
the broker has not seen newspaper
or received a message from Chicago
since Tuesday. Mr. Patten slept
twelve hours last night and set about
enacting the role of hermit with ap-
parently as great determination as he
would plan coup il wheat
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-26
S. D. DELEGATION
in ARMS once MORE
SENATORS ARE PITTED AGAINST
coNeREssMEN OVER AUDI
TORS JOB IN INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT.

Washington, April 26.-The South
Dakota congressional contingent is in
arms once more and this time because
of r. c. Person of Howard. S. D., au-
ditor for the interior department at
Washington. Senators Gamble and
Crawford want his scalp for political
reasons, while congressman Burke
and Martin are equally determined
that Person should remain unmolesl-
ed. ,~
Although no definite action has been
taken In the premises II is understood
that the senators will win in their
contention, in which event H. C. Sho-
Der, lieutenant governor of South Da-
kota, will be appointed to his place.
w. G. Cook, state chairman, was at
one time thought to be in line for the
job. but he too has bven snelved. The
situation recalls the Gamble Kittredge
scrap of several years ago, and which
resulted in the retirement OF Senator
Kittredge and both Congressman Mar
tin and Burke from public life, the
two latter, however, have been re-
turned to Washington. but 1t seems
only to clash once more with their
old enemy, Gamble. rs
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-26
PRESIDENT TAFT IS
EXPOSED TO MEASLES
Congressman Cox's Son Shakes Hands
With President Shortly Before
Being Stricken.

Dayton. Ohio. April 2e.-The family
of Representative James Cox, jr.. OF
the Third Ohio district. is anxiously
awaiting news from the White House
regarding President Tafts complexion.
If the president during the next few
days breaks out in little red spots they
will know the reason. Yesterday Mr..
Cox's 6-year- old son shook hands with
the nations head in Washington. Late
last night the family mere received a
telegram that the little fellow had been
afflicted with the measles. It is said
that President Taft has never had this
disease and that ne was exposed plenty
long enough to catch it
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-26

Mr.. Fraser is one of the youngest
sculptors of New York, was a studen:
at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, in Paris,
and was a favorite assistant of Angus
tus Saint-Gaudens at his studio, in
Cornish, n. H. He executed an eques-
trian statue and statue of President
Jefferson for the Worlds fair at st.
Louis, and among other noteworthy
commissions, a marble bust OF the son
of Harry Payne Whitney; also the spe-
cial medal of honor created for Saint
Gaudens of the Pan American exposi-
tion at Buffalo. Replicas OF this were
made for the Metropolitan Museum
OF Art and other similar institutions.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-26
HAULS ITS fine
TO The TREASURY
OIL TRUST CARTS NEARLY $1,000.
600 TO THE TEXAS STATE
HOUSE.

Austin, Tex, April GA wagon
loaded with real money. nearly S2,0OO,-
900, ratified through the streets from
the express office to the state house
Saturday.
The money, all in currency, was
carried into the office of the state
treasurer and rendered by the Waters
Pierce Co. in payment of the biggest
fine that stuck ever assessed in the
United States.
The original fine wos 1888, 500. On
this interest, amounting to $1s4,S54, ae-
cumulated while the company was ap-
pealing the case through the various
courts.
For the attorneys $s0,4S7.75 was de-
Quoted before the money was paid to
the state treasurer.
The net balance paid to the state
was $1,7Is,266.3O. and excess of $94,-
B66.S0 over the original fine. ....
$4,000 for Gruet. .-..
]. P. Gruet, former private secretary
of H. Clay Pierce, head of the oil COM
pany, will receive $4,000 of the at
torneys share of the fine. 1t was tes-
timony furnished by Gruet that led to
the conviction of the company.
The money was done up in one enor-
nous package. 1t was carried into the
treasurer's office, where Governor
Campbell and a number of state Of
ficials and members of the legislature
were waiting to welcome 1t.
Continued on Pap.a Eight
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-26
PARDONED FOR
CAUSING WRECK
FORMER TRAIN DISPATCHER IS
BEFRIENDED BY 500, WHO
PRESENT PETITION.

Barnesville, Mimi, April 26.-Word
reached here today that Harry J.
Kelley, former train dispatcher for
the Northern Pacific at Missoula,
Mont, has been granted a. pardon by
the governor Of Montana.
Keeley was convicted at Mossoula
several months ago for Involuntary
manslaughter and was sentenced to
eight months in the penitentiary for
causing wreck in which several lives
were lost.
Feeling that the verdict was unjust,
500 trainmen on the Dakota division OF
the Great Northern and Northern Pa
cific railways made UP petition and
sent 1t to the Montana governor.
Keeley is well known in this city
having been brought up here. He is a
son Of James j. Keeley. one of the old
time engineers on the big c.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-26

New York City, April 26.-The long
promised bust of ex-President Roose-
welt for the senate chamber has at
last been executed in marble and will
be placed among the other ex-presi-
dents in the upper house of congress.
About year ago Mr.. Fraser, exc
cuted a bust of Mr.. Roosevelt for the
senate chamber which was greatly ad-
mired by Mr.. Roosevelt. but Mr. Fraser
was not satisfied with it. He accord
ingly changed the pose. The original
pose was more restful, but that of the
new bust Mr.. Fraser considers more
characteristic.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-26
TO OPPOSE La TOILETTE.
Waiter Alexander of Wausau Is Being
.>- Grooned for Jsnate. ,


.-. Groorned for Jsnate. T.,
Madison, Wis, April 26.-Current
gossip in Madison is to the effect that
Walter Alexander OF Wausau will op-
pose Sen. Robert M La Toilette in the
primary for the United States SEN
atorship a year from next fall. The
rumor is not confirmed but the report
Is being generally talked OF around
the capitol.
1t Is known that The anti-La Toilette
forces have been casting about for
some time to And suftaoie man to-
oppose the senior senator and the ell
ection OF Mr.. Alexander, 1t Is Said,
would please all who are averse to
seeing La Toilette return to the SEN
ate. .. ~
It is understood that Mr.. Alexander
will have the backing of those mem
bers Of the legislature who have op-
posed the investigation of the recent
senatorial primary. and friends OF
Senator La Toilette state freely that
the .Wausau man will be pushed by
the old line stalwarts.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-26
TO EXPOSE
SHAME TRUST
Politicians IN Chicago Follow
''Mrs. Warren's Profession
TENDERLOIN IS ORGANIZED
CHARGE IS MADE THAT CHICAGO
ALDERMEN, RESORT KEEPERS
AND HIGH POLICE OFFICERS
HAVE FORMED RING TO
SQUEEZE WEALTH FROM GIRLS.

Chicago. April 2s.--Investigation OF
an allegation that vice in the tender
loin district Of Chicago is protected by
a ring composed ofstwo aldermen, two
resort keepers and ) nigh police vffi-
cial, VINO are said to have formed a
stock company for the purpose, was
begun by States ATTY. John w. Way
man here today. g.. I
Not only has II been reported TO the
states attorney that the divekeepers
pay weekly sums ranging from 800 to
$500. but that the ring owns groceries.
meat markets, dry goods stores, dress
making establishments, drug stores,
wholesale liquor houses. etc, at which
the inmates of the places which pay
the protection money are compelled to
trade.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-26
HULK OF LOST TUG is
FOUND, BODIES MISSING

y Cleveland, o.. April 26.-The sunken
hulk of the fishing tug George "A,
Floss, which disappeared with crew
of seven men in a storm on Lake Erie
April T.. was located today. 1t was
found in fifty feet o. wayer about
seven miles directly north OF the
Cleveland harbor. None OF the bodies
OF the crew has been founu. George
Mclaughlin, keeper of the crib, claimed
to have seen the boat go down.
Alexander Barry, brother of William
Barry, captain OF the Floss, chartered
two tugs today and began a search
Relatives Of the crc-v Will employ
divers to search for the bodies.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-26
COAL GAS KILLS TWO
TOTS in A TENEMENT
A Third Child and Two Adults in
Gotham Family May Also Sue
eunb 20 Deadly Fumes.

New York, April 26.-Two little
children are dead and two adults
are in a critical conGition from
the effects of inhaling coal gas in.
a tenement house on Avenue A,
today. The family occupied rooms
on the ground floor. Coal gas es-
Gaping from a stove IN the base
nent worked its way through the
flooring. =
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-26
ELEC1ROCUTED FOR
COUSINS MURDER
PAcY. HILL PUT TO DEATH AT
AUBURN PRISON TODAY
BUT TWO SHOCKS
NECESSARY.

Auburn, N. Y, April 26.--Pacy Hill
was electrocuted in Auburn prison
this morning, at 6:13. But two shocks
were necessary to kill, and the total
time of the two was scant minute.
Hills crime was the murder of his
cousin, Chic e. Hancock. IS years old,
near Cuba, Allegheny county, on
March 1s, 1908.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-26
TAFT Will Open
The YUKON FAIR
TO PRESS BUTTON CONNECTING
WITH SEATTLE,
JUNE I.

Seattle, Wash. April 26.--Pres. w.
H. Taft will press the key that will
open the Alaska Yukon Pacific expo
sition at 1880 p. m, Seattle time.
June /. ..s.
At the same moment Mayor McClel-
Ian of New York will fire the shot that
will start the New York-to- Seattle
automobile race from New York: ev-
cry whistle or noise-making device in
Seattle is expected to extend a greet
ing to the new worlds fair.
Street cars will stop two minutes
and business will suspend for that
space OF time.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-26
STABS SWEETHEART
SIXTY,TWO Times
INFURIATED BECAUSE GIRL RE.
FUSED TO ELoPE WITH HIM,
MEXICAN sUIToR MUIR !
-,., DERS HER. .... f..

Toluca, Mexico, April 2s.-Furious
because his sweetheart, Modesto Fuen-
tas refused to elope with him, Pedro
Secundino stabbed her to death. Sec
undino then wrote a note. saying he
would do the same to his pursuers,
which he pinned to the girl by plung-
ing his knife through it into her
breast, and fed He was captured
and placed in prison.
Secundino stabbed the girl sixty
two times. @
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-26
FATE Of THE
TURK ruler
IN BALANCE
Up to Parliament to Deal With
Abdul Hamid
entire CABINET RESIGNS

SULTAN Is TO REMAIN ON THE
THRONE ON CONDITION THAT
HE GIVES A GUARANTEES
AGAINST RELAPSE TO Asso.
LUTIsM AND GIVES NATION
s2so,ooo,o 900 -scHEFKET PAsHA
DECLINES PREMIERsHIP-oUIET
IS RESTORED IN CONSTANT
NOBLE FOLLOWING NIGHT OF
sIEGE-FIVE MEN SHOT TO
DEATH.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-26
OIL RECORD TO cosr $4,000.
Government and standardS Each %
.-- Boar Half of the Expense.

. Washington. April 26.-The govern
ment has entered into an agreement
with the Standard Oil Co., whereby
each is to bear a share of the expense
in printing and binding. the testimony
taken in the St.~Louis cases. Fazs.@
The job is being done at the govern
ment printing Office and is so large
that only the most up-to- date and
complete printing establishment could
undertake it.. The cost of publication
will be between $4,000 and $25,00O
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-26

Prof E. F. Lsdd returned on Satur-
day evening from his trip to Wash
ington, where he went to testify be-
fore Commissioner Bowers, who was
appointed by President Taft to deter
mine, What is whisky. There has
been a great controversy over just
what constitutes the beverage named
whisky and dozens of witnesses testi-
fed before Commissioner Bowers on
the subject. No decision viii be
reached before the end of the week.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-26
HAMS JURY is
DIFFICULT TO get
OUT OF s4s TAL~sMEN EXAM
INED IN FIVE DAYS, BUT
SEVEN JURORS HAVE
BEEN ACCEPTED. "

Flushing, N. Y, April 26.-The work
of completing the jury at the trial of
Capt. Peter c. Hams for the killing OF
William e. Annis at Bayside Yacht
club last August was resumed before
Justice Morretson, in the supreme
court here today. Seyen Jurors had
been selected out Of 34s talesmen ex-
amined during the Ave days of court
last week