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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-24
AWOMAN' BONES
Startling Remains Found In the
Rear of Old Building.
skaletOn Discovered in a BOX
Half Buried in Sand.
IN OLD SMOKY ROW"
An Echo of the Tough Days In
Topeka.
No Means of Identification With
the Mystery.

what is thought to be an echo OF tiie
o,d ..snoky ROW" times in Topeha'
hon lower kansas avenue between 'iie
poc. island tracks and the Kansas
-t,-ar was one long line of dlsoroeriS
+.o,,see dives, Joints and gamollhs
5a1s. was found in the rear OF a orohei,
avn stone building just north Oh anu
a54oining the Seymour packing p4ah'
last night. .,,.-. half
+, the rear of this old building, h i5-l
b1-iad in trash and sand unaer ciI0
4g0orirp and stuffed in a wooden 49,
once securely nailed, was dlscoE ,,
complete set of bones OF woman LtIii5ing
Workmen cleaning out the 1aod
nranaratory to removing II LOT q t
~ structure found the old box wiz viz
a. one time had been hid away uli -,
the flooring of the building nc 80
had been nailed tightly at one IL y t,.1s11
had been buried in the sana dl1" ,,lrlan
proctioallv every bone OF the HullIeI-
body was found complete.
A CHASTITY Find.
Tho x-orLnnen in removing the planKs
If the floor saw the box ana dras6lHS
II from the sand with the intention -, "
throwing it on a big garbage IN
thew tore off the top boards. I1G 49,, ~.
CHASTITY order were the huIIlah 11ic-
Of what is supposed to have been d VIZ
Tin, of the old tough times In Iopeh A.ar
Trbe box was dropped by the laborers
who we're negroes. and 1t was lletse9e ~
10 send white men to clean up the IL
naming part of the debris.
The bones were taken TO the city a.
rbalt nIant nearby and street ColhTlls-
sioner Snyder was called. He eAdLlll Io
ed the bones and it was DECIDED at ollCe
that they were what at one Time nus
have been an inmate or an uILoIIu :
nate girl in the d1sorderIy houses u
smoky Row" ten years ago
The flesh had decayed entirety Lrolll
the bones and they were as a[y %
wood. From the manner IN whlcn tne
bones lay in the box 1t IS eVident INA
the body had been CURED IN he"p
and forced in. 4-o
knee cans and the rest of the body
was found in curled position with the
arms doubled under the abdoineh'
Nothing else was found IN the poA ~
hint at an Identification.
It has been stated many times tnat
men and women have entered lue
buildings along Smoky Row never tgg
come out again. The worst dlVes anu
disorderly houses that have ever exist
ed in the west at one time dlSgface0
this part of Kansas avenue.
The building in which the bones were
found was the favorite place of OLD
cottonwood Kate" the worst woman
ever known to Topeka resorts. 1t Is
said bv old residents and members OF
the police force that this building has
heen standing on the site since 1870
II is A stone structure two stories higt
with low ceilings and low windows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-24

stroyed by an insect as the thousands
of suspended little brown bags plain
~ showed. The trees were so far gone
that the only remedy was to fell them
and burn them insects and all. These
bags are readily noticed. They are
4 to 2 Il inches long, about one-half
as thick in the center and tapering
at both ends. They are covered with
leaves of the tree the insect is found
brown, they are fastened near the out
side of the tree. near the end of the
branches by threads of silk to this
years growth
The eggs of this insect are depos-
tied in the bag some time in October
to the number of 5000 or more where
they safely pass the winter and hatch
out in May or early in June. The
young feed on the tender branches
till July or August, when they reach
their maturity. It is during the time
Of their feeding that the damage to
the trees is done. Spraying during
May and June with some Arsenic solu-
ton will, if thoroughly and repeated
ly done, greatly reduce or even EXTERN
mate the insect During the pres
ent season they can be destroyed by
hand picking and carefully burnin g
the bags. In spite of the fact, that
the female insect can not fly and does
not entirely leave her case until after
out of it to die, the pest has spread
over a large territory which includes
Gage Park. the Big Nine. the grounds
of the State Hospital, and many other
plantations. The specimens shown in
the accompanying cuts were taken
from trees in Gage park.
"aand picking and burning the in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-24
ALL EYES ON MINNESOTA
Football Enthusiasts Will Pay Much
Attention to Minnesota.

Chicago, Sept. 24.-With the uni
versity of Minnesota opening the
coming football season with Lawrence,
this afternoon, western gridiron in
terest is conferred about Minneapolis
in anticipation of the first indication
of the trend of play under the revised
code. OF scafcely loss importance in
the eyes of the big eight" enthusiasts
will be the form displayed by the
Minnesota eleven, as with that team
one of the most formidable of the
championship candidates this year.
the outcome of the strife for the title
will largely fuctuate around the work
of the northern squad
Scouts from all the western schools
will be in the stands to get line on
the strength of what is considered to
be one of the leading eleyens in tbs
conference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-24
Need Apple sellers Abroad.

Washington, Sept. 24.-American
apple exporters are overlooking a
chance to place their products at fine
prices in Great Britain and other
European countries through their fail
ure to have proper representatives
abroad. Consul Chase of Leeds re-
ports that despite the superior quality
of the American apple, apples from
Tasmania and Australia find their way
into the home of the consumer because
of the enterprise of agents from those
countries in making an early and thor
ough canvass of the market
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-24
Letter Carriers Elect Officers.

Little Rock, Ark, Sept 24-The
National Association of Rural Letter
Carriers at their closing session elect
ed the following officers for the en-
suing year: E. A. Mcmahon. Savoy,
Texas, president; L. n. Brockway,
Clinton, n. Y, vice president; Bert B.
Childs, Nebraska, Iowa, secretary; I.
P. Cammarn. Upper -Sandusky, Ohio
treasurer, and R. E. Terry, Kansas, was
reelected a member of the executive
committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-24

half way And 1 think Chicago might
well take lesson from Switzerland.
cat Berne we have d penal agri-
cultural colony, and it has proved a
great success to the state
We have realized partly the ideal
of punitive institutions, we have re-
formed sixty per cent of the men who
come there.
IF Chicago, situated in a great ag-
ricultural section, would establish
such a colony, it might easily be an
institution, the like of which is not in
the whole world. :,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-24
cot His Man Th.s Time

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 24.-W. r.
Griffith, a prominent citizen. was shot
and fatally wounded Friday afternoon
by Richard johnson, well known
young man. Griffith was formerly
deputy state treasurer. The tragedy is
a sequel to a shooting ARRAY between
the two men four months ago, in
which johnson was seriously wounded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-24
Woman al slege oil Vicksburg Dead.

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 24.-Ars. Jane E.
CIebourne, widow of Rear Admiral
CHRISTOPHER j. CIebourne. who was
with Farragut at the fall of Vicksburg
and who served in the navy continu
ously for 50 years, died here yester-
day at the home of her daughter, aged
70 years. The body will be taken to
Washington, D. c., tomorrow for inter
ment beside her husband.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-24
THE DEADLY BAG WORM.
1t Is Bringing Death to Cedar Trees
Near Topeka.

z. F. A. Reinisch, superintendent OF
the Toneka parks has written the fol-
lowing concerning the ravages of the
bag worm for the Stat. Journal:
"Some years ago it was noticed that
a group of Cedars near Topeka were
in a dying condition; 3 close inVesu-
cation revealed that they were de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-24
HoBB1E SKIRT HER UNDoING.
Miss Dewitt Tried to Play Tennis in II
and Broke Her Leg.

South Norwalk. Conn. Sept. "a
Because Miss Clara Dewitt of this
city tried to pIav tennis in a hobbIe
skirt she is in a hospital with q brok-
en- leg. While making a leap for a
fast volley on the opposite side OF the
court, she stumbled and fell. When
her fellow players lifted her to her
feet, it was discovered that she was
seriously hurt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-24

er. It is expected that within a few
days the names of Glenn H. Curtiss,
J. c. Mars, J. A. D. McCurdy and
Charles F. Willard will be added to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-24

sects now will completely destroy them
and save the expense and trouble of
spraying next summer ="
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08
PEONAGE SENTENCES STAND
Four AIabamlans Must Serve Terms
Fixed by Court.

Washington.-Cases arising from
nearly all sections of the united
States were passed upon in some
twenty-five decisions announced by the
Supreme court of the United States
one of the decisions had the Ell
feet of sending to prison four Ala
bama men for alleged peonage> prac
tees
Others held that the court could not
review the power of a legislature 70
"eerrymander" a state for congress
sional purposes, because the question
had been raised in connection Win
the election of 1908, long since pass
cd and that state may regulate
liability for non-delivery OF messages
IN interstate commerce so long as con
gress does not regulate it.
Sentences of Imprisonment imposed
upon w. s. Harlan, Robert Gallagher
G, C. Hillon and S. E. Higgins OF Ala
bama, on peonage conspiracy charges
we're allowed to stand as legal. These
we're the first convictions under the
recent crusade of the Federal govern
ment against peonage.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08
64,OOO,OOO PEOPLE
LIVE IN e STATES
ADVANCE ESTIMATE or 100000,
600 UNDER AMERICAN FLAG
SEVERAL MILLIONS HIGH.
COMPLETE FIGURES SOON
Total for All Possessions Should BE
Approximately 100000
Inhabitants.

Washington.-The population Of the
United States and its possessions
unofficially estimated by the census
bureau to be 10O,O0OOO0 may fall
several millions short of these fig
ures.
The population of more than half
of the states has already been an
nounced and a computation based on
the percentage of increase in those
states, compared with the states
whose population has not yet been
announced, does not bear out the CEN
sus bureaus claim that this census
will show 10O,O00,OO0 persons under
the American flag.
The population of 2S states has
been announced, and the total for
these does not agree with the esti-
mated population made by Director
of the Census Durand before the be-
ginning of the enumeration. His es-
innate was 9O,0OO,0O0 in continental
United States and 100000 in Porto
Rico, the Philippines and other insu-
lar possessions.
The following states and their pop
ulations have been announced:
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08
DIAZ is lNAUGURATED.
Nothing Occurred TO Mar the lnaug-
uraI Ceremonies.

uFal ceremonies.
Mexico City.-At the inauguration
ceremonies attending the eighth sue
cession of President Diaz, held mere,
the American ambassador, Henry l..
Wilson, acting as dean of the diplo-
matte corps, presented the congratu-
Elations of the representatives from
the various foreign powers, including
the United States.
Nothing occurred to mar the solem-
nifty of the simple ceremony which
occupied less than half an hour. The
only formal speeches were those OF
Ambassador Wilson and President
Diaz' brief reply, In his address,
President Diaz said:
ut is very gratifying for me to say
that my heart is full of faith in the
program of people who, like the Mexl-
can, has known how to conquer by
its own efforts place among the
lovers of toll after having proved it,
valor in war, in patriotic defense Of
country and that never, as today,
could | declare that Mexico belong9
definitely to the group of nations
assured stability, because against TN
Arm guarantee of peace whi6h We M
sess, no influence tending towards it
dissolution can now or ever shall be
able to prevail"
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08
IlLLMAN Will MOI RETIRE.I
south Carolina Senator viii Not Gut
Political Game at
Present.

Nashington.-aR RETIRE." exclaimed
Senator Tiuman. repeating an inqui-
rs. 4 snail not retire until hey
bury me: ] have no idea OF quitting
the game"
The south Carolina senator, who
arrived here, was in his committee
room at the capitol and appeared
10 be as vigorous as he was before
ne was stricken down by severe i'll
ness during the last session Of con-
gress.
Mr.. Tillman expects to remain here
four or i've days only, however. He
will return to his home next week,
but counts on coming back to Wash
ington early in January, when, he
saws. the real business of the session
will begin. He said he felt in good
condition for work, but would not
apply himself so assiduously as for
merly. Mrs. Tillman emphasized the
last remark by declaring that she
would keep him as quiet as possible.
yes" said the senator, "she is run
ming the airship and l guess she will
be able to keep it pretty close to
earth"
Senator Tillman attributes his res
toration to health to the fact that
since ne got out of bed he has been
giving his attention to the building
Of a big barn on his plantation. He
said that the work benefited him by
giving him something to think about
besides himself.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08
RAILROADS ARE INDICTED.
U. s. Grand Jury lndicts s. A. /
and Atlantic Coast Line.

u. o.
and Atlantic Coast Line.
Savannah, Ga-The Federal grand
iury of the United States court for
the southern district Oh georgia
handed down indictments charging an
infringement of the antitrust laws on
the part of three large corporations
and two individuals. The Atlantlc
Coast Line railway and Seaboard Air
Line railway were each jointly in
dicted with the Merchants and MIN
ers' Transportation company for spe-
cific violations of the Sherman anti
trust and Elkins laws, while HarVle
Miller and Morris Miller, grain mer-
chants. and members of the firm OF
L.. F. Miller & Sons of Philadelphia
were the individuals to feel the wrath
of the government.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08
raft Wants Economy

Washington President ait In
formed his cabinet officers, after scru-
tinizing the final draft Of the esti-
mates Of the various government de-
partments for the fiscal years begin
ming July /, 1911, that there must
be a further and deeper cut in them;
that they would not do in their pres
ent form In response to the urgent
demands of the president, the heads
of the various departments already
had held their estimates down to
what they considered low figures, but
the president cut them more.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08
comnuIsory Athletics.

New Orleans.--On the ground IL Is
cola that students of the university
have not needed his appeals to par
t,c,nate in college athletics as they
should President Craighead has ma
nounced that hereafter Tulane VIII
enjoy the taste of compulsory athlet'
ics Every freshman and sophomore
at the university will be compelled
20 take a certain amount of exercise
prescribed by the faculty. outdoor
work will constitute the greater part
20 tbe nhysical requirements.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08
Misslssippi Had Banner Crop.

Jackson, Miss.-During 1910 Mis-
sissippi planters raised nine million
two hundred thousand bushels more
of corn than during any previous
year, according to reports compiled
by Commissioner Blakeslee of the
state department of agriculture. The
total value of the cereal crop is esti.
mated at more than fifteen million
dollars. The boil weevil compelling
crop diversification is assigned by
Commissioner Blakeslee as the prima-
ry reason for the large corn produc.
ton.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08
cru.ade AGAINST Long Hatpins.

Philadelphia.---In an effort to cur
tail the long hatpin evil in this city,
an ordinance was introduced in coun'
ell providing that no person upon
the public streets or on conveyances
shall be permitted to wear natpin
the exposed point of which extends
more than one.half inch beyond the
crown of the hat. A fine OF 500 Tor
each and every offense is provided
for in the proposed ordinance. The
lives Of riders on street cars and pc
destrians on crowded streets are i'm.
neriled by the immense hatpins.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

THE total population OF THESE 70
states is 64,144,S50.
If congress should stick to the ex-
listing congressional apportionment
there will be an increase in the house
membership in the Sixty-tnird con-
gress Of more than so, which would
nrobably necessitate the enlargement
of the house chamber. The total
incubation of the United States as re-
yealed by the thirteenth census is
expected to be announced by the cen
ans bureau on December 10.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

The man who never sees a $500 bill
has no reason to worry because of
that very dangerous counterfeit which
the Washington authorities say is in
circulation.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08
anrnlara Loot GEORGIA Bank.

Franklin, Ga.-The bank OF Hearu
county was entered by burglars tne
safe dynamited and $1,000 in cash
taken. 1t is the belief of the bank
neonle that the work was done by
experts. A reward of $500 has been
offered by the Georgia bankers Tor
A. arrest of the criminals.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

Every little while somebody wins
the worlds championship at typewrit-
ing, but for some reason champion
typewriters never get splendid offers
to go on the stage.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08
puojIlst lem Mace Dead.

London.-"Jem" Mace, the hero OF
many prize fights, died at Harrow-on.
TYNE. of old age, 70 years OF age
He was at one time worth more than
81 ooO, 900, but of recent years he had
baan dependent on friends.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

Another aviator has broken the
high-fiight record for aeroplanes. 1t
happens even more frequently than
the launching of the largest ship or
+ba death Of the oldest Mason.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08
uo,.n Tatt Makes Her Debut.

Washington.-The President and
Mrs. Taft formally presented their
daughter, Miss Helen Taft, to soci'
ety at one of the most brilliant re-
centions ever seen at the white
$50
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

Somebody says that the way to
solve the transatlantic aviation prob
lem is to manufacture hydrogen gas
en- route. If he had only said hot air,
now. 1t would be simple.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

According to statistics there are
10 100000 telephone stations in the
world, and yet somehow or other you
can't always get the one you want
when you want it.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

Thirty-four aviators have met with
fatal accidents during the past year.
Still, some of them might have
stepped on rusty nails If they had re-
manned on the ground.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

Horace Fletcher says that If one is
IN get his moneys worth out of a
glass of milk he should chew 1t. 1t
might be asked what kind Of milk
Horace Is in the habit of eating.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

A New York Judge has decided that
Nevada divorces are no good. Just
like "a New Notwithstanding
things because they're inexpensive!
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

The population of the Philippines.
has decreased 25 per cent. since we
took them over. Does race suicide
also follow the flag?
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

Aeroplaning to Europe is the latest
upon the aviator's schedule. 1t would
be well to put off the attempt TIL
after winter-say about fytime.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

That fringe of puppy dogs at a New
York wedding has become almost as
famous as the monkeys that dine with
"the 400" at Newport
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

Pockets in women's skirts are com
ing back, says an exchange, If ever
they can find the place where they
used to be.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

There are 81 active volcanoes In
Japan, Notwithstanding the fact that
no political campaign is going on In
Japan.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

Dirigible balloons are dirigible
only when they move with the wind.
They cannot buck the wind as a real
man-bird does.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

Canada levied no duty on the bal
looms that started from st. Louis and
sue4As NO. lEara across the border
II did not know how to do it
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

In football, as in politics you cannot
always tell The same is true OF
love and the stock markets, how
ever.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

The statement is made by Swiss
doctor that drunkards live longer than
total abstainers. But even If they do
what's the use?
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

The ideas OF the weather clerk are
excellent, but the stubborn climate
viii not adopt them.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

The nervous wrecks in Newport are
the grocers who cannot collect bills
due from the 400.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

OBe thing is certain. there is plenty
of room for aviators to make highly
ing records IN.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

And so far no one has invented
soft spot Cor aviators to fall on.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

The English courts have small use
for hypothetical questions or brain
storms.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

Somehow, we find 1t almost impossi-
BILE to get rid of the feeling that the
man who married the lady who was
ATTENDED by three dogs as bridesmaids
ought to be sympathized with even If
did 90 into 1t with his eyes open.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

4 In some respects this has already
been an old-fashioned winter.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

Ilsnsh Is scarce and high. and a
1bag .tfsst is suspected.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

NRan. do not forget your over
.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

|. Harvard professor declares that
stal and loveless marriages are re-
+ ALE for the disappearance Of real
! blood. Most persons have
"a !, this was due to the wholesale
RAtion of other blood.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

NToN. TENNESSEE
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

angeles woman used a stick
Ne on her dashboard, sup
Z b be soap. The fact that
hp explosion indicates that
la makers of dynamite are
At. Can't we have any
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08
County NGWS-GazettG

Published Weekly.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-12-08

Assor has discovered
because gossiping
ok to their vase.
discovered so
esassible to dis
IA thus save