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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-01
LICENSED JANIOTRS.
N. Y. Aldermen VIII Be Asked to Pass
Necessary Ordinances.

New York, April 1.-Seven hum
dred apartment janitors, organized as
the Janitors Society of New York City.
have presented a petition to the board
Of aldermen demanding that ordi-
nances be passed making the position
of janitor one to be obtained only
after a careful examination. The So
ciety wants licensed janitors and none
others in New York.
''The ianitor's influence for good
dominates the entire city," declared
Michael Brown. president of the So
ciety. "In the tenement districts they
are doing more than any other class
to Americanize the thousands of i'm
migrants that come to this city. In
the better flats and apartments they
are peacemakerS in time of trouble
and intelligent assistants and guard
ians of the housewife and the home.
The janitor is of invaluable assistance
to the poor and needy; he frequently
brings the first aid to the sick and he
keeps a watchful eye on the morals of
the house in his charge"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-01
new YORK GAS PROFITS
The Company's Rake-on Was $780,
900 Last Year.

New York, April Eighty
cent gas in New York seems to have
been profitable during the past year
to the gas companies, according to
a statement just issued by the public
service commission. Despite the
gloomy forecasts of the gas men when
the courts compelled them to reduce
their prices, the Consolidated Gas
company appears to have made nearly
100000 more in 1909 than it did
in 1903. The company's net profits
last year are given by the public SER
vice commission is $7.5SO,000.
Officers of the gas company when
shown the public service commissions
optimistic statement, declared that
the figures had been juggled by the
commissions statistician. They did not
allege. however, that 80 cent gas
has not been adequately profitable.
The 100000 population of Greater
New York paid per capita in 1909,
for gas, an average of less than two
cents per day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-01
BOYS NEAR WRECKERS.
Detectives Seeking Lads Who Stoned
Central Train.

Workers., N. Y. April 1.-Detec-
tives from Upper New York and
Yonkers are today seeking a party
of small mischievous boys who came
near being responsible for the wreck
ing of a crowded New York Central
passenger train late today. The train
was making up time just south of
Yonkers when the engineer and fire.
man noticed the lads standing on eth
er side of the track. AS the locomotive
whizzed by a number of small rocks
were hurled at the flying train.
One of the missiles went through
the open cab window and struck
Frank Burrows, the engineer, on the
head near the temple. He toppled
over unconscious. Charles Glider
sleeve, the fireman, heard the rock
fall and rushing across the cab.
seized the throttle and brought the
train to a stop just before it reached
a semaphore which indicated an open
switch a few rods ahead Burrows
soon regained consciousness and de-
spite his injury would not leave his
post until he had completed his trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-01
FOREMAN GRAND JURY.
Late Justice Brewer Headed Local
Body in 1851.

From foreman of a federal grand jury
70 a PLACE on the supreme bench of the
made by Justice David j. Brewer of the
United, States supreme court, whose
funeral will be held in L4eavenworth to.
this morning in the office of Morton Al
bauEh. clerk of the U. S. district court,
It was October Is. 1851. that the man des-
made foreman of the grand jury in the
then little town of Topeka. Federal court
at that time was not in this district, as
it is now. The jury. returned 10 indict.
persons charged with selling liquor in In
dian country. The statute under which
this is prohibited was only recently up,
held by a decision in the U. S. court of
appeals.
Another feature of the work. of this
iiams. later one of Topeka's foremost citi-
was made a standing master in chancery
judge of the court then.
The grand jury. of which the late
called in this court. Brewer was then a
young lawyer but it is unlikely that he
dreamed at that time of occupying the
foreman of grand jury in what was then
highest legal tribunal in the land
In the list of men drawn on the grand
are are several wen known to Topekans and
residents OF the state They follow;
z. Booker. c. ]. Keller. Abraham Brown,
Hugh Campbell. D. N. Buffum. ]. F.
ton, H Cowan, Timothy Mcintyre, L. c.
Wilmarth. A. I. Richie, Paul r. Hub
bard; Samuel Hoon, George Kellam, A n.
Offices in the local federal building will
close Saturday afternoon for the funeral
will attend it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-01
A FAT GOOSE FOR FIVE CENTS
Prof. Walsh Says That's What They
Cost in Thirteenth Century.

New York, April THAT the
worlz7nen of the thirteenth century
could get more for his wages of 8 cents
a day than the modern workman can
buv for his $3.50 to Sc day, is the
declaration Prof. James J. Walsh of
Cathedral college, who is delivering a
series of lectures here on what the
Past Can Teach the Present
According to the lectures, pair of
handmade shoes could be bought for
four pence in the thirteenth century
and the highest price the law allowed
a merchant to charge for a fat goose
was cents.
Prof. Walsh recommended the pass
age of laws in this country establish
ing minimum wage and a maximum
charge for the necessaries of life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-01
Csc Hat Pins. 19c

You can take your choice to-
morrow of about SO different
styles of imitation jewel and
rhinestone set hat pins-our
representative lines of 25c pins
for Saturday, only at each lee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-01
SERVE ON WORLD JURY.
Prominent Artists Are Named for Car
negie Art Body.

Pittsburg. April John w. Beatty,
director of fine arts of the Carnegie
Institute. announces that the following
painters have agreed to serve on the
interna siona1 jury which will meet in
Pittsburg April to award honors for
the 18th annual international exhibit of
canvasseS here: William NJ. Chaz and
Childe Hassam of New York; w. FL
mer Schof1eld of Philadelphia; Charles
w. Woo 1bury of Boston. Leonard Ocht-
man of Cos Cob. Conn; Charles H.
Davis of Mystic. Conn: E. w. Redf1eld
of Center Ridge. Pa: w. L. Lathrope
of New Hyse. Pa: Henri Eugene LIE
Sidaner, Disc. France. and Albert Neu
fuys Amsterdam. Holland. Director
Beatty is president of the jury.
The awards to be made are three gold
medals and prizes to accompany them
of 81, 800, $1,000 and $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-01
woman asked police headquarters over

woman asked police headquarters over
the telephone yesterday.
HAS an old black hen got the right
to cross the street and scratch up my
flower seed?" That was another Ques-
ton the police were asked TO answer
The law requires eevry person to keep
his chickens penned up but nobody
keeps the law. In some neighborhoods
the focks have strayed so far from
home that nobody knows who the owner
is.
How can we arrest the owner If we
don't know who he is?" a woman ask
er Samuel Harrison. desk sergeant, at
police headquarters.
Find the owner" he replied.
How can 1 fnd the owner?'' she ex-
claimed.
kill the chicken" Harrison once
was a detective.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-01
KILLED WITH MONKEY WRENCH
Auto Owner Receives Blow Intended
for His Chauffeur.

Roswell N. NJ, April 1.-Sylvanus
Johnson. a wealthy and prominent cit
lien of Roswell. is dead from the eff
fects of a blow on the head from a
monkey wrench hurled at his chauffeur
a week ago by an Infatuated farmer.
While speeding near Roswell, john
sons automobile frightened a team of
mules being driven by a young farm
err and the latter threw his wrench at
the chauffeur. His aim was bad and
johnson sank back in his seat uncon-
scious and with a crushed skull. The
identity OF the farmer has not been
learned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-01
Saturday Only
Silk Hair Nets

For Saturdays selling only
we will offer our regular 10c
silk hair nets in light, medium
and dark brown, also black at
each, sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-01

Lewis Single Binder gives man what
he wants. q rich. mellow-tasting cigar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-01
PEARY's DOG Is DEAD.
One That Reached Pole With Explorer
Couldn't Stand Climate.

Portland, Me-. April 1.-The last
survivor of the pack of dogs which
reached the North Pole with Comman-
der Robert E. Peary. died here. his
strength worn cut by the approaching
spring weather and by the unaccus-
toned surroundings of dog shows at
Boston and Portland. where he had been
placed on exhibition. The dog was
Commander Peary's favorite, selected
by him as the first of the pack to go
on the last stage of the most memora-
BE exploring expedition in the frozen
north
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-01
BLACK HEN IN TROUBLE.
Kansas City Woman Says 1t Scratched
Up Her Flower Bed.

Kansas City. Kan, April Chick
ems are troubling the police night and
day. Those which are not stolen at
night bother the neighbors in the day
time.
HAS my neignbor got a right to
throw old shoes and all his rubbish
at my chickens? Is that the law?" a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-01
Hair Braid Pins

Another special for Saturday
only.
They come 2 on a card, set
with one row of rhinestones-
regular price is 35c a pair-to-
morrow as a special. pair Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-01
Embroidered
Eyelet Collars

A very stylish little trick it is
something new, just in from
the maker-medium height. All
sizes here at, each 1Oc.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-07
THE BEST FORM OF Pop
ULAR GOVERNMENT EVER.

Washington. MAY g. Declaring
that his state of Oregon has evolved
The best form of popular govern
ment that exists in the world today
Senator Jonathan Bourne. Jr-, Repub-
lican, today defended the election by
the Oregon state legislature of his
Democratic colleague, Senator Cham.
berlain.
He characterized 1t as The high
est kind of evidence of the efficiency
of the law" After outlawing the CON
test Mr.. Bourne said:
AT the general election in June
Senator Chamberlain defeated Mr..
Cake Notwithstanding the state was
Overwhelmingly Republican, thereby
developing from the Democratic can
didate into the peoples choice for l..
s. Senator. The normal Republican
majority in Oregon, I hin is from fiji
teen to twenty thousand.
with full recognition OF Governor
ChaTberlain4s ability and fitness for
the office, the fact that for nearly six
years ne made the best governor Ore
gon ever had. and considering that
undoubtedly he is the most popular
man in our state, ! deem il hut just
to the law and as proper to the criti-
cism of enemies of the law that ii de-
stroys party lines and integrity, to
state that in my opinion Senate
Chamberlain received the votes of
several thousand Republican enemies
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-07
PROMINENT RAILROAD
MAN VISITED ROSWELL.

II has been learned that the man
VINO visited Roswell a few weeks ago
with Col. w. S. Hopewell. vice-presi-
dent of the New Mexico Central rail
road who CAV out for publication
hat his name was John Finley"
was none other than John Finley Ste
vens, former yice-president of the
Rock Island. later chief engineer of
the Panama Canal. succeeding John
+. Wallace and retiring from the Of
Ace of chief engineer when the War
Department took over the Canal pro-
ject. Mr.. Stevens is now consulting
engineer of the Gould system of all
roads; and this his visit at Roswell
is a very important one.
The theory of the railroad builders
of Roswell is hat the Gould system
plans to build through from Colorado
to n gulf. making the shortest con
nection between the central section
of the Pacific coast and the gulf of
all the railroads plying east and vest.
The construction of the road over the
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-07
MESSENGER OF MIRTH
AT ARMORY TONIGHT,

Bob" Smith the Southern hun'orist
will be at the Armory Tonight. nnder
the auspices of the Ladies' Aid of the
Baptist Church. Mr.. Smith is a iare
genius as an interpreter. he is equally
at home both in hunor and pathos
and is always master of himself, his
subject and his audience. Nature.
training and experience nave lifted
Mr.. Smith for the difficult task oil
portraying almost every type and
phase of human nature, and by his
power of making people laugh brush
es own away and drives care from
weary brains. He deserves the pa
tronage of all. Come on tonight and
ne entertained. Tickets on safe at
p. ". Drug Store. 75c. aOc, and 25c
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-07

and Mrs. Kea@ter on the trip out to
the MarKl home. Here a very enjoy
able evening was spent at games and
concluded with serving of refresh
ments.
At the Lyric last night the class
members were made guests of honor
by the management. MIR. and Mrs. f.
c. Hunt. Their seats were roped on
with ribbons of red and white. tne
class ~colors, and on each seat was a
favor of red and white roses The
class coiors we're worn, also, by the
midgets, who put on the
portion of the performance. Between
the pictures and vaudeville sections
of the performance the class gave
three cheers and a tiger for Mr.. and
Mrs. Hunt. Ice cream was served, a
la, summer theatre.
from the Lyric the class went TO
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. VI. II.
Brasher, ON Nortl Kentucky IN
Here a most delightful evening was
spend playing games. Delicious re-
freshnents were served.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-07
TEDDY RECEIVED BY
BIG CROWDS IN SWEDEN.

Stockholm. Sweden, May THE
Roosevelts arrived here today and
were received at the railway station
ny Prince Wilhelm who drove with
them to the palace. There they be
came the guests of the prince and
princess in the absence of King Gus
tav who is in the south of Francs
Immense crowds surrounded the
receiving party and cheered as the
train drew in. A choir sang, MY
County, 'Tis Of Tnee." and the Swed-
ism national hymn.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-07

OF the law VINO believed uhat in select
ing Chamberlain. a Demo
crat. taey would prevent a Repub-
lican Legislature from ratifying the
the peoples selection.
Thus they hoped to make the pri-
mary law and statement Number One
odious and sought to create what they
uhoueht would he an impossible con-
dition by forcing upon a Republican
legislature for confirmation the popu-
larity designated Democratic candi.
date for L. s Senator.
They failed to realize that greater
than party and infinitely greater than
any individual. the peoples choice be-
comes a representative of the princi-
pie and of the law and thai the III
~tellisence and integrity of the whole
electorate of the state. as well as the
integrity of and loyalty of the mem
bers of the legislature, were at stake.
The meIe intimation of the POSSIBLE
ity of the legislature failing loyalty
to obey the instructions of the peo-
pie would only be an insult to the in
telligence and independence of the
Oregon electorate
He declared the primary system to
be preferable to the old convention
plan, largely because 1t protected the
people against boss rule.
Results attained uader direct leg
islation in Oregon" ne said, com
pare so fayorably with the work of a
Legislative assembly tlat an effort to
repeal the initiative and referendum
would be Overwhelmingly defeated.
Nc effort has been attempted.
"Flainly stated the aim of our law
is to destroy the irresponsible politi-
cal machine and put elective officers
in the state in direct touch with the
people as tine real source of authority.
in short, to give direct and full force
to the ballot OF every individual cleo
tor in Oregon, and to climate domi-
n of corporate and corrupt infiu-
ences in the administration of public
affairs.
The Oregon laws mark course
tlat must be pursued before the
wrongful use of corporate powers can
be dethroned, tne people restored to
power and lasting reform secured.
They insure absolute government by
the people"
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-07
THIRTY-FoUR BODIES
RECOVERED FROM AT PALOS

Palos, Ala, May THE rescue par
ties in the Inflated mine No. 8 in
which 200 men were killed by an ex-
plosion on Wednesday are today
gradually working toward the $500
foot level, wlere. it is believed, the
largest number Of bodies will be
found.
Thirty-four bodies have already
been recovered, all so horribly mang,
led that Identification is possible ON
ly by tine brass checks each man car
ried. In several instances whole fam,
lilies were wiped out by he explosion,
One roma has become insane from
grief.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-07

present route of the New Mexico Cen
trail from Santa Fe to Torrance e.
tended to Roswell and ahence south
east would be the natural route for
the trunk line. Just why Mr.. Stevens
should want his name kept secret is
not understood, unless ii is in keep
ing with the habit of railroad pro-
motors, who seem to ave a strange
and un~accountable desire to do all the
telling themselves.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-07

OF the STORY il beuitchins aid the re-
iigfous spirit ervent The play win
be beautifully staged and presented
by an excellent company. thus adding
charm to the already popular story.
Although the book has been drama
tized bat a fe~ months, the o OF
this company promises to mark an
epoch in the history or drarnatized
novels. Watch for the date at the
Theatre.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-07
GRADUATING class IN
THE SOCIAL LiMELl0HT,

The High School graduating class
In passing from one social event to
anorher these days. each evening
bring It's attraction In one continuous
round of pleasure On Thursday
night OF tais week the members were
entertained at h home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Markl. northeast of town.
by Miss Ruth Mnssenden. Last night
they were entertained at the Lyric
theatre and later at the home of
Supt. VI. Fl. Brasher. Tonight they
viii be entertained by the Juniors at
the home of Miss Helena Sutherland
On Thursday evening the class met
at the home of DIR. and Mrs. ]. B.
Keaster and were chaperoned by DR.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-07

A farm adjoining city limits. arte
sian well. plenty of water. 3 room
house and out buildings all new. ) to
10 acres at O u W price N terms.
! am back in tle tailoring business.
Give me an offer md quick, as |
mean business. You can't shock ne.
A. J. Kluytenberg. IL w. Second
street. t1~
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-07
ST. ELMO.
Play from TIE Famous Book to BE
Seen Here Soon.

Roswell is soon to have the drama
tization of Augusta J.. Evans (Wil-
son) book which for nearly fifty years
has been the most popular novel deal
ing with Southern life. Women in
particular have worshipped at the
shrine OF St. Elmo for the romance
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-07

J. 8. Lea, lett on today's auto for
Santa Fee. going to attend a meeting
of the Territorial P~enitentiary Com
mission, which will De held Monday.
Mr.. Lea Is a member of this board.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-07

Miss Tiny Finley. who was operat-
ed on for appendicitis three weeks
ago, was able to be in town yester-
day and is looking well after ner re-
covery.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-07

. Mrs. J.. H. fowler was operated o
at st. Mary's hospital yesterday. an
was resting easily today
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-07

Remember have the diamonds
and make The prices.-L- B. Boellner
jeweler. 5Sti
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-07
SHAKESPEARE CLUB GOES
ON ITS ANNUAL PICNIC

The Shakespeare Club went out to
the Country Club this morning at
1880 o'clock for it's annual picnic
and outing. For a number of years
the club has observed this custom, at
the time when the years work Is
nearing an end and as a final pleasure
to the years program, h work of
whicn is pot pleasant and proita-
BILE to all the members.
Nothing cools or rerresnes you like
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-07

Nothing cools or ~rerresnes you like
Ice Tea.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-18
CHARLES TAYLOR DIES
FROM UNKNOWN CAUSE
Walks to the Police station ana Dies
shortly Afterwards at
Hospital.

4 certain amount Of mystery attaches to
the death of Charles Taylor Of Florence.
who expired in st. Joseph's hospital yes
terday morning. and the surgeons at the
police station as well as the inferno staff
Of the hospital are puzzled over the nature
Of his ailment According to the doctors
there is no suspicion Of poisoning in the
case. The man came to the police station
about o'clock Thursday morning doubled
up with pain. He smelled OF drink and ad-
mitted that he had a drink Of whisky with
offend and that Immediately afterwards
h9 became ILL., DR.. T. I. Harris admins
lei ed emetics, as he thought he might
have taken poison. No indications OF hts
having taken any drug followed and the
man was put to sleep on a cot in the Jail.
He however became worse and was sent
TO the hospital. where he succumbed at
I:So o'clock yesterday morning, having in
the meantime been in the constant care
Aef the medical staff. The body has been
Npken charge. OF by Coroner Crosby. who
has directed an autopsy Taylor leaves a
WftRF and several children and brother
who lives at Thirtieth and Fort streets.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-18
COLLEGE GIRLS no THE WEST.
University CO-Eds become MOntanH
COwEirls.

University CO-Eds become Montana
COwEirIs.
Two Of the co-eds OF Michigan university
will leave for the west this month to take
UP government land and be cowgtrls in
good earnest intending to return to Micht-
gan when they can to complete their edu-
cation They are Lulu jefferson from Will
lismston and Bertha Thompson from Battle
Creek, the first a Junior and the last a
senior In the literary department.
Miss jefferson has already taken up her
land and has lived one Of the necessary
six months on it to claim the property.
She will be there for the next six months
with her sister. The ranch is in Montana,
and Miss Thompson will probably accom-
pany her west and take up land somewhere
In the same section. They were roommates
here
There Is another cowgirl Miss Rogers,
from Burnley, Idaho, who made the trip to
the far west last Christmas vacation In
order to spend the requisite few days there
at that time.
Another young woman who was gradu-
ated from Ann Arbor several years ago
took up land in the west which has turned
out to be very valuable. She will return a
year from this fall to take her masters
degree from the university. When she left
she was half dead from tuberculosis, but
she went into the west, had a rude log hut
erected and went to work. She was par
ueulsrly fortunate In the location she hap
pened TO select and now. because Of irriga-
ton canals that have been put in near her,
she Is able to sell her ranch for a sum that
puts her in the independent class. aud best
OF all, she writes that she has entirely re-
gained her health.