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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-22
REAL STUFF IN KANSAS.

When It comes to the real stuff.
Kansas seems to be there with the
goods. and she is willing to admit 1t.
even to the assessor. Here are q few
Of the things that the assessors re-
turns show up: We have in the state
more than a million and quarter of
dollars invested In gold watches. We
have pianos to the value of 100000.
together with some other musical in
struments worth a million more. The
automobiles are worth 100000,
while the buggies and carriages are
valued at Just a little less than. SIS, 00O.-
600. All Of which goes to show that
we have about $2o,000.0o0 worth of
things along these lines that we really
could get along without If hard times
should happen to come along.-Law-
renee Gazette.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-22

Cholera is exacting a frightful toll
IN Russia Sympathy goes out to the
poor downtrodden people OF that un-
enlightened land. in this their latest
ana most terrible af1iction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-22

Henri Borassa, the Nationalist lead
or in the Canadian parliament, advo-
Gates tba annexation Of Canada to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-22
Less Expensive.

A North Carolina young man resident
in London married an English lady,
and shortly after went to visit a bach
elor uncle in Scotland. When uncle
and nephew were over their walnuts
and wine the old gentleman remarked:
''Weel. Bobby. We hae gotten wife,
Yes, uncle"
What can she do?"
do! What do you mean?''
"Oh, can she sew a button on yer
sark. or MAX yer parritch, or do any
housework?''
Not at all, uncle. The servants do
all that; but tell you what it is: She
has the loveliest voice you ever heard.
She's grand singer
Man, could ye no. hae gotten . ca
nary7'-Tit Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-22

Il will say this for your place remarks
oughly disinfected by natural means
You think .so?' asks Mephisto. Ger
tain1y. Burning sulphur is simple means
Of anitizing"SChicago Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-22

Mrs. Newed-Oh, John. baked a cake
this morning and set It on the window
sill, and a tramp came along and stole It.
I feel like crying. Newed-Oh, don't cry.
One tramp less In the world doesn't mat
ter.-Chicago News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-22

Young Sparker-Bobby. tell me (hsnding
him sixpence) how many fellows have
been to see Ethel this week? Bobby (aged
6)-Let's see-four. THAT doesn't include
me. does Nf,' mo: I heard SIS say you
don't count. "-Scraps.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-22

She (poutingl-Today am q and you
haven't wished me many hapyp returns
of the day He-No: don't you think you've
had returns enough Of your twenty-third
birthday?-Boston Transcript.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-08-19
M0ISSANT'S EXPLOITS
IN CENTRAL AMERICA

Portland, or Aug 10 John Fall
coner. formerly chief electrician on the
cruiser Chicago, tells OF the exploits
in Central America OF John W Mois-
SAINT, the American who flew across the
English channel with "a passenger.
Muissant and his two brother,
Charles and Alfred, were the proprie-
tors and owners of 10000 acre ranch.
lie said they had $4,000 gold invested
In IL, with sugar factory and other
equipment
The Chicago and Albany were or
dered TO Central American waters early
in 1907 said Falconer last night. "bc-
cause Charles and Alfred had been i'm
prisoned in a Salvador jail and had
appealed 20 Washington for aid. They
were accused of assisting Gen. Escalon
Of Nicaragua, in an uprising against
the government.
John and Alfred were regarded as
darodevils, but Charles was crippled
In the thigh, John succeeded in escap-
Ing arrest and imprisonment He is a
crack shot, both with the rifle and re-
VOlVeT."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-08-19
Henry Bourassa. N. P, National
ist Leader OF Quebec, Ad-
yocates the Policy.
THREE OTHER ALTERNATIVES
Continued Dependence; Imperial Fed
Grafton or Independence
For Dominion.

Antigonish. y s., Aug 19.-AnneNa-
tlon OF Canada to the United states was
advocated today i'm an address by
Henry Bourassa. NJ. T., the Nationalist
leader of Quebec, before the summer
school OF science Of St. Francis Xavier
college
The speaker dwclt at length on thu
four possible aims OF Canada, namely,
remaining in the position in which she
is at present. which he regarded as
very improbable; imperial federation,
which would be an unwleldy and IN
workable condition, annexation TO the
United states and independence.
Imperial federation means an Inn
pcrial council with preponderant
British influence" said MIR. Bournssa.
Conditions today la Canada make for
annexation rather than for imperial
federation. The penetratve influence
OF trade by rain and coastal lines, the
mental propensity OF the two peoples
living under the Same or similar condi-
lions Industrial and social the con-
slant inter communication Of Canadians
and Americans. are all powerful factors
making for annexation"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-08-19
BATHERS MAY BE HIT
BY RUNAWAY T0RPEO0ES

New York, Aug. ia new peril has
been added 20 the dangers which must
be braved by bathers on the metropol-
itan beaches-that of being hit by run
away torpeioes escaping from naval
vessels at Practise of shore such "A
pro1ectile narrowly missed a group ct
New York bathers yesterday at Noy-
ack, Long Island.
The torpedo was fired from a test
ing barge anchored several miles on
shore. Leaving the barge the torpedo
shot over its course. but suddenly II
swervcd toward the bathers None OF
them saw n coming until a man on
shore warned them. Screaming with
fright, men and women scurried pell-
NELL out Of the path OF the projectile.
The torpedo, which was 20 feet long.
contained no explosive, but the huge
steel shell rushing through the water
would have destroyed anything in its
path II sped on up the beach and
buried its nose in the sand.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-08-19
WORK OF FOREST FIRES
IN WESTERN WASHINGTON

Seattle, Wash, Aug. l9.--Only about
1000. 600 feet OF frst-class green stand
ing timber has been destroyed by for
est fires In western Washington this
season. according TO compilations made
yesterday bv ID. r. Simons, chief
warden Of the Washington Forest Fire
association.
About 10000 acres have been burned
over this season west OF the Cascade
mountains, a large part Of which. how
ever. was logged on. In addition to
the green timber Mr.. Simons says that
thousands Of cords Of nrewood and
single bolts and many fallen trees that
might have cut into logs have been
burned,
SO far about 200 forest fires have been
reported In western Washington. The
association I'm its fight against fires
has employed 500 men In addition 10
the 1875 rangers and patrolmen con-
stantly on duty and has built 80 miles
or trails. The sums spent so far in
saving timber. total S35, 900
Although the season, up 10 last sun
day. was worse than a year ago. as to
forest FIRE risk. Mr.. Simons stated yes
terday that the loss OF standing timber
has not been as great as during the
corresponding period In 1909.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-08-19
NEW YORK DEMOCRATIC
STATE CONVENTION

Saratoga, Aug, 19.-The Democratic
state committee viii meet in the Grand
Union hotel tonight TO fix time and
place FOR holding the Democratic state
convention.
The Indications are that the conven-
tion Will be held in Saratoga following
the adjournment Of the Republican
state convention, which meets on sept.
81.
Tho Rochester members Of tho state
committee brought with them tho gu-
bernatorial boom Of Congressman James
s HaVcns.
while the name Of Mayor Gayn0r
WAS most frequently discussed today by
the delegates as "a possible candidate
for governor. there We're several others
mentioned They include Thomas NJ
Osborne OF Auburn. chairman " the
Democratic league: former state Comp
troller Martin II, Glyun OF Albany,
Congressman Suizcr Of New York.
Edward N shepard Of Brooklyn Judge
Martin J. Keogh Of West Chester. and
* Judge u G. Cady Horrick or Al
bany
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-08-19
FIVE MILES OF CANAL.
OPENED TO NAVIGATION

Washington Aug. te-Five and
half miles of the Panama canal at
the Atlantic entrance were opened
10 navigation for the sand and rock
fleet Of the Atlantic division last
week, according to the issue Of the
Canal Record, which reached this
city today. This section. added TO
the five miles Of the Pacific entrance.
which is open 10 vessels OF all kinds,
brings the total Of the canal now In
actual use, up to 1914 miles
The division Just opened is not
completed, but II has a channel IS
feet deep at Its shallowcst point and
width of 100 feet at its narrow
est point
The dredges are constantly work
inE on this part, broadening and
deepening it to the full width of 500
feet and the fun depth Of As feet
The part just opened does away
with the long detour via the old
French canal which It was ncces-
sary for the rock and sand-laden
ships to make In hauling their car
goes from Porto Bello and Nombre
dc Dios to Gatun
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-08-19
AUTOMOBILES DISTURB
ROCKEFELlER'S SAUNDERS

Tar1ytown. y. Y. Aug l9-Coughing
automobiles disturb the slumbcrs OF
John ID. Rockefeller ana he wants some
thing done about H. Bedford Run.
which cuts through the Rockefeller cs-
tate and Is the main highway for auto
mobile traffic between this place and
Pucantico Hills, has steep grades and
ircousiderate chauffeurs, burning up
tho gasoline that Mr.. Rockefeners re-
nnerios distill have a habit OF cutting
out the mufner and opening the throttle
uu the stiff ones Hence the nightly
coughiugs and barkings
a new sign now stands al the June
ton OF Bedford Run and Weber
avenue. directing automobiles to take
the lower and more remote road. but
chauffeurs are needless. and to make
the warning effective Mr. Rockefeller
will have to put the power Of both the
Pocantico village board and the larry
town town board behind il. He has
already made overturcs in that direc-
ton. but thus far both boards seem in
clinod 10 keep open one Of their princi-
pal thoroughfarcs to whomsoevcr
wishes to use IT,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-08-19
PHILLIPS-COPPER RIVER
RY. CASE CAL LED

Seward, Alaska. Aug 1s-United
states District Judge y. T.. Cushmap
today called the damage case Of r.
Phillips against the Copper River g.
Northwestern Railway company \
motion for u continuance was denied
and the court ordered the attorneys
10 proceed with drawing n jury.
Tho Phillips case is one Of the most
famous damage suits ever filed in an
Alaskan court II grew out Of the bat
tie two years ago between rival rail
road construction crews seeking To
hold Keystone canyon. Phillips alleges
that he received n gunshot wound dur
ing the lighting in Keystone canyon
and says that his injuries were such
that he has been incapable Of perform
ing manual labor since. In his suit he
seeks TO hold the Copper River &,
Northwestern Railway company Ga
Morgan Guggenheim property, res
pOnsihle for his injuries
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-08-19
GUESS YOUR WEIGHT
MACHINES ARE FIXED

New York. Aug i9.--Thc New
York commissioner of weights and
measures has turned his attention
10 the Industrious persons who
guess your weight at Coney Is
land and the other shore resorts
about the city
The commissioner made a person
al inspection Of a number OF the
scales az Coney Island last night
and found them faulty
The scales are acucally all
hkcd,' he said afterwards. Il
Weigh l56 pounds. but when 1 was
weighed on the Concy Island scales,
my weight ranged anywhere from
loO To $50 pounds In fact, just the
weight the operator had guessed
The Commiss Toner said that the
machines would have TO go. Their
inaccuracy Is not the main reason,
however. There have been many
complaints from people who have
mad their pockets picked while be-
ing weighed, and the commissioner
declares that the operator always
runs his hands over person. osten-
sibly TO estimate their weight but
really 70 locate their pocketbook or
their bankrOll then either lifts
II himself or signals to a confed-
crate to do 30
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-08-19
SHALLENBERCER'S KITE
POSSESSES TWO TAILS


Omaha, Aug. 19.-Although GOV.
shallenberger has apparently been de-
feated 10y Mayor Dahlman for the
Democratic nomination. he may still
go on the ticket as the Populist nom
inee Gov Shallenberger was the only
candidate for the goberuatorial nom
nation I'm the popuilst primaries.
What action he will take In the mat
ter has not been ANNOUNCED.
The official count Wiz probably have
20 settle the contest I'D the sixth Ne
braska district for tho congressional
nomination on the Defhocratic ticket
Available returns givs Judge Dean,
formerly OF the state supreme court,
/ 006 ana W. II. TaNlors 1000
The result in the Fobrth district h.
still in doubt as concerns the DEM
ucratic nomination, with the chances
seemingly in favor OF Benz. j. Good
Of Wahoo.
From returns so Ear received II
seems certain that the nominations for
the state have been made as follows:
First District-Wiliam Hayward,
Republican; John A. Mcguire, Dem
ocrat
Second District-A. l. sutton. Re-
publican. g. o Lebcck. Democrat
Third District--John =. Boyd Re
publican: James +. Latta. Democrat
Fourth Dlstrict-Charles II Sloan.
Republican,; y i. Good. Democrat.
Firth DistriCt-G W. Norris, Rcpub-
lican: r. H. Sutherland. Democrat
Sixth Dlstrtct-M. H. Kinkaid. Re
publican; w. n. Taylor. or J. r.
Dean, Democrat
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-08-19
SEVEN YEARS MYSTERY
OF THE SEA SOLVED
whaIcr James r. Duncan Lost in 1908
Most Probably Was Sunk by Blow
From Whales Tail.

Philadelphia, Aug. IA seven
Years mystery Of the sea may be solv-
cl through q mlshap to the German
steamship Pallanza which struck "a
whale at sea- nearly cutting the mann
NAL In two and disclosing a harpoon
believed to have been used by the lit
tie whaler James T. Duncan, which
was lost I'm 1903 The Duncan sailed
from Halifax with crew Of II men
in the spring NJ that year and has not
since been heard from.
Capt. Fendt Of the Pallanza, which
arrived here from Hamburg, reports
that he ran into the whale on Aug. IL
The creature was firmly impalcd on
the prov OF the steamer and died after
"a terrific struggle. Members OF the
crew were let down 20 chop away the
carcass and the sailors found the har-
poon imbcdded I'm the whale.
ON the end Of the harpoon was an
iron band stamped y. 7. -, 1902
capt. Fendt keeps a close record oI
wrecks and he came 10 the conclusion
that the whale may have been respon-
gibIc for the loss Of the Duncan.
Il think n safe to say that men OF
the Duncan drove this weapon into
the whale and I'm the struggle which
followed the vessel was struck by a
blow from the animals tail" he said
You'd think 30. too, n you had seen
that whale die"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-08-19
CHURCH ASSISTING
CIVIL AUTHORITIES

Rome, Aug lq-Rumors that the cpl
demic OF cholera which has broken out
I'm Apulia had spread to Rome are EN-
phatically denied There have been no
cases here and the general health CON
ditions In Rome are excellent, better
than at any time In the last 10 years
Although the danger of Infection Is
not felt here, the pope today ordered
the lazaretto of Santa Marta, built in
side the vatican by Pope Leo in 1885
during the great cholera epidemic at
Naples. but never used because Of the
absence OF cholera patients, made ready
for any emergency.
Tho influence OF the church is 20 lie
used to assist the civil authorities ia
nghting the epidemic, the clergy haN-
ing been urged TO use all means To
force compliance with the sanitary req
ulutions on the part OF their parish
toner's
No final decision has been taken re-
garding the proposed departure OF King
Victor for the cholera region. The king
IL Is said has determined to proceed
personally TO the scene ~ conditions
become more serious. in which case
queen Helena, II IS feared. would insist
on accompanying him
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-08-19
ADVANCE RATES ON
CEMENT SUSPENDED

Washington. Aug. 1e.-Advances in
the freight rates on cement, ranging
from p. 20 cents a hundred pounds
from points Of origin in oklahoma and
Kansas TO points In Colorado, Califor-
mia and other states have been sus-
pended voluntarily by the railroads IN
I'll Nov. /.
The advance tariffs were TO have be
come effective on Sept. !. The intcv-
state commerce commission received
many protests against the proposed in
crease. 1t being urged that the cement
manufa cturcrs in the central west
would be put out Of business, practical
Is. II the advanced rates should be cX-
acted. When the matter was presented
TO the railroads included the Santa Fc,
the Missouri Pacinc. the Rock Island
and the Missouri. Kansas and Texas,
they agreed to suspend the new tariffs
until Nov l. Meantime the commits
sion will institute an inquiry into the
proposed advances
The hearing probably will be held In
Kansas city, Mo, about the middle OF
September
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-08-19
SPEEDING CASE TURNED
INTO WEDDING CEREMONY

Chicago, Aug. ia.-Justice John Boyer
OF Evanston. turned a speeding" case
into wedding ceremony yesterday
Clarence Stone, 81 years old. and Miss
Clara Boken. 20 years old, both Of Den.
yer. arrived I'm Chicago In the morning
and obtained a license at the county
clerks Office.
They were hurrying into Evanston in
an automobile al full speed when they
were overhauled by a policeman and
summoned 20 court for violation Of tho
speed ordinance, despite the protosta-
lions OF the couple.
we we're trying To- eluds people who
were pursuing us Stone told Justice
Boyer.
Does anybody object TO your gettinh
married." asked the justice.
Yes her parents do. But she Is Of
age" said tho bridegroom.
"Wcu. come up to tho desk here and
/ viii perform the ceremony said jus
tice Boyer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-08-19

national exposition, and has with tho
| aid Of the citizens Of the state of CALI
fornia. raised the sum OF Sl0,O000OD "a
! dcfray In part the expenses OF such CX-
position.
Now. therefore be 1t resolved that
We, the governors, and the personal
representatives. Of the governors, Of the
states OF Utah. Nevada. Idaho. Mon
tana, Wyoming. Colorado. Washing
ton, Oregon, Minnesota and california
in convention assembled, hereby pledge
our support 10 the citizens OF san Fran
cisco and OF the state OF California In
their laudable and commendable Efforts
to secure congressional recognition IN
behalf Of such exposition.
GOING TO ST. PAUL
The resolution accepting the invita-
tion 10 participate In the deliberations
Of the national conservation congress
at ST. Paud, was as follows:
Whereas. This coference of the gov
ernors Of the Rocky mountain and Pa
cifC coast states, was called to con
slider that proper representation on tn
floor of the forthcoming conservation
congress. at 81. Paul, which had been
tacitly denied on former application,
and
Whereas. II is the carollary in
tent to devise. II possible. ways and
congress and the nation, the just rea
sonablc and Irrepressible Views Of tho
states most vitality concerned In the
statutory affirmation of the accepted
conservation policy Of the country; and
Whereas, The representa- tives OF tn
governor OF Minnesota have given as
surance that the program OF the ma
tional conservation committee has been
so amended as to insure, on day
specially set apart, the free and full dis
cussion OF the subject Of conservation
by the governors OF all the states ov
their representatives;
BE n resolved, that the governors OF
the Rocky mountain and Pacific coast
states. present and represented, cord
iallv take part in the proceedings or the
ST. Paul congress, and appoint In com
pliance with the invitation extended
them. delegations OF such force. char
acter and ability as will impress upon
that distinguished assembly tho SINGER
ity and justice Of the demands 10 be
presented by the struggling young
states most 10 be affected In their in
ternal economy and growth by the ma
tional conservation policies and laws.
The governors decided to accept the
invitation extended to attend the ses-
sions OF the American Mining congress
to be held at Los Angeles, Sept. 2b
10 oct /. and as many Of the state OK
ecut;ves as can make II convenient will
go TO Los Angeles for that purpose
1t was found impossible 20 accept the
invitation 10 accompany the Western
Pacific special train which leaves salt
Lake for san Francisco Saturday
morning and the regrets Of the confer
erce were conveyed to the railroad
management
Tho conference at 1875 am. I'D
journvd sine die
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-08-19
Old Ones Are Practically Under
Control but New Ones
Constantly Appear.
MORE TROOPS ARE NEEDED
Gen. Wood orders rive Companies Of
Fourteenth Infantry to
Glacier Park.

Washington Aug 19.-Forest fires
IN Montana are spreading and 10 ai-
ditional companiea OF troops are need
ed 10 meet the situation according TO "a
joint telegram received today by the
interior department. and forest serv-
ice from their field agents.
Supervisor Logan OF the Glacier ma
uonal park and Supervisors Haincs
and Bunker Of the Flathead and
Blackfoot national forests respectively
reported that the Old fires are pracu-
cally under control but that new ones
are constantly appearing and more
troops are needed to meet The emer-
gency rhey ask that four companies
be sent to the Glacier park and three
companies each To the Flathcad and
Blackfuot forests
chief Clerk ECKER Of the interior de-
partment, who is In the Glacier nation
al park assisting In the lighting Of
fires, today tclcgraphcd acting SeCy.
Pierce that he believed the fire situa-
ton could be met and the flames kept
under control with additional troops
but that the confagratlon could not
be entirely arrested until the advent OF
rain. MI ECKER suggested that some
OF the fires were OF incendiary orig
in.
Gen. Wood. chief of STAFF of the army
today sent orders for the dispatch OF
five companies OF the Fourteenth in
fantry to the Glacier national park
and the Blackfout and Flathcad In
dian reservations.
Two of these companies are now on
their way TO posts near Helena. Mont.
The three other companies arc at the
camp of instruction at American Lake.
II was stated at the war department
that there were no more troops avail
able for service In Montana and Wash
inCton at the present time
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-08-19
AMERICAN TOURISTS
WARNED AS TO MANNERS

New York. Aug is--Amcrican tour
lists are warned to take their manners
abroad with them In a statement IS
sued 10 the press by the vicar OF the
church at Stratford -on-Avon. The vi
car complains that certain class OF
American tourists attend the services
In his church merely 10 visit Shake
spears tomb IN the chancei. This would
not be 80 bad n they behaved them
selves properly while in church But
he says Tint some OF the visitors bring
picture postcards into the church and
address thcm during the service. Their
oftcnses are ascribed To the American
laNity IN the proper observance OF the
Lords day.