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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-25
The COST OF LIVING.
State Board of Health Shows How 1t
Has Increased.

The state board of health has COM
piled table of the cost of the principal
food products four years ago and COM
pared it with the cost of these products
at the present time Based on COM
mercial unit, the average increase is 33
per cent. The increase of four years
ago over ten years ago is also 33 per
cent. The table of prices compiled to-
day are of interest because of the re-
cent agitation all over the country over
the increased cost of living and the
boycott started against eating meat un-
til the price shall have been reduced
within the bounds of reason. The table
is as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-25

found in a disorderly house was dis
missed to pay costs.
Jube Jordan waived a jury in his
trial for selling liquor which will come
up next week The case of Louis and
Lena Grey was continued George w
Dusenberry, charged with violating
the curfew ordinance. will be tried
next week also.
Cyrus Monroe. fined SO in police
court for speeding an automobile.
pleaded guilty and was fined SIS and
costs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-25

rag. Then she became angry because
a man looked at her.
love butter on bread, but Oh you
gravy
What has become of the old-fashioned
girl who used to make her hair curly by
the use of "tins?''
And yet, how does anyone know that
'"Topekas old-fashioned winter has
broken up?'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-25
Communists Comment.

A Topeka woman who has recently
returned from Boston says there the
men are so scarce that the best of wo-
men will go with Chinese students.
Bachelors take notice.
At a moving picture show last night
a girl dabbed her nose with powder
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
WOLTER SENT TO CHAIR.
Judge Sentences Him 10 Die 4
Week of June 6.

Judge Sentences Him 10 Die in
Week of June 6.
New York. April 27.-AIbert W. Wolter
was sentenced to-day TO die in the cleo
trio chair during the week beginning
June for the murder Of Ruth Amos
Wheeler. Immediately after being SEN
fenced he was taken first to police
headquarters and photographed. and then
20 the Grand Central Station. aIIere
Sheriff Shea boarded a train at 11:55 with
his prAs~ner, who was delivered to the
authorities at Sing Sing. and there placed
in solitary confinement in the death
house.
Wolter was unmoved by the impressive
character of the last scene In the trial
that had his life for its stake. Clad
IN a new brown suit. his hair plastered
and parted with the utmost care. and
every detail Of dress given the most care
ful consideration, he presented an un-
usual picture as he stood before the bar
Of Justice to hear his doom.
No attempt was made by his counsel
to stay the judgment Of the court Only
the hope of discovering new testimony
testimony not yet even imagined-held
the spirits of the condemned youth above
the high water mark and enabled him to
see in his perdicament only the bright
side Of the picture.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
ELEPHANTS CRUSH
MANY IN STAMPEDE
Uncle Joe annOn'S Town
Scene of Excitement.

Danville, H.. April 27.-severaI persons
were injured and much property was
damaged to-day by a stampede Of nine
ttepaauts Jus- unloadeI rom a car after
several hours ride from Chicago.
1t began by big bull elephant making
a break for liberty, bowling over the
keeper and escaping. He was followed
by seven other bulls, which ran through
the streets and across fields. A little
later. while the entire force OF trainers
and keepers were in pursuit Of the fugi-
tives in automobiles, a female elephant
escaped.
For several hours the elephants were
at large. hunted by all the attaches Of the
circus, all the city policemen, and many
citizens. Small frame structures and
trees in their path were pushed over.
trodden down or uprooted and thrown 10
one side.
More than one hundred homes were
damaged during the stampede, and the
property loss will probably be slGWl
Tonight one Of the elephants is stiu
at large.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
LOCK UP DR.. HYDE.
Evidence Against Physician So
Damaging His Bond Is Revoked.

Kansas City. April T-Owlng TO the
evidence presented to-day in the trial OF
DR.. B. c. Hyde for the murder Of Col
Thomas II. Swope. Dr. Hyde's bond OF
10000 was revoked and the physician
was placed in jail tonight by order Of
Judge Latshaw.
Without advising any one Of his inten-
ton, Judge Latshaw summoned County
Marshal Mayes into the court room, from
which the jury had been removed, and
said.
In view Of the testimony thus far
given in the trial, the court is con-
strained TO say that il means that under
the law It deprives the defendant Of the
right 70 give bond. and he is hereby re-
manded 10 the custody Of the marshal"
Mrs. Hyde started as the judge spoke.
and when he finished she threw her arms
about her husbands neck and sobbed
Historically.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
FOLDING BED KILLS
Man; WOMAN SAFE
Defective Braces Cause of
Fatal Accident.

New York, April 27-The man who was
killed in a folding bed that closed down
on him at 425 West Ninety-third street
early this morning. was Wellington Smith.
OF Lee. Mass. once on the governor s
council. and president Of the Smith Paper
Company. which operates five large paper
mills on the Housatonic in the towns Of
LenoX and Lee. Who the woman with
iim was, has not been learned.
3 Mr.. Smith and his companion went 10
the rOoming house early on Tuesday
evening a woman sleeping directly above
the room occupied by them heard. a little
past midnight, the sound of a fall. a
series OF mufned cries folio e1 This
woman ran into the street .ng for
help.
Passing at the time We're two girls. One
climbed over the balcony rail anG entered
the parlor through a window, and let the
others IN.
The folding bed was shut fiat. The faint
cries Of a woman came from inside.
An examination showed that u 'ci-
dent occurred because the front braces
had not been properly adjusted.
smiths neck was broken instantly.
DIT. Weston found the man was dead.
The woman began hastily 20 bundle up
her belongings. Mrs. Ralph. who keeps
the house, refused 10 say she haF seen
either Smith or his companion be -eF a.
Pittsf,'d. Mass. Apr.a.1o-The woman
who was with Smith in New York was
not ais VIE. No one in Lee tonight ap-
Peared 10 know who she was. Mrs. smith
Will say nothing regarding her husbands
death
One Of Smiths three sons. Augustus r.
smith. has started for New York TO take
charge Of the body. Wellington smith.
jr, and Elizur Yale Smith. sons OF Mr..
smith By his second marriage, are silent
as 20 the identity OF the woman who was
the companion Of their father.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
FIRST CONVENTION
BLOOD TAGGART'S
Plan for Nomination To-day
Goes Against Marshall.

Indianapolis. Ind. April 27.-When state
Chairman Jackson called the convention
10 order tonight the hall was crowded
Gov Marshaus entrance was the signal
for a generous outburst OF applause the
delegates rising and waving their hats
and cheering for three minutes.
When he was introduced as temporary
chairman his speech was listened TO at
tentively. His reference 20 the duty OF
the convention in respect TO nominating
a candidate FOR the Senate was received
with l7ad applause. but it was confined
aim 80, entirely 70 the fourth district
W. 11d rHred uD for the Eoveruorshlp
man aad COR s2hn L Lamb for Senator.
The commi tee on credentials reported
in favor Of tho seating Of the Taggart
delegates elecAng one ward In this city,
thus giviny ~ a solid delegation from
this county.
The committee on rules and organlza-
tion made its report and. 10 the surprise
Of the governors friends. fixed tomorrow
morning for discussion Of the question
OF naming a Senator. and its report was
adopted without a ron call The report
further limited the discussion Of the qUes-
-4- Of forty-fve minutes, and provided
br making a nomination should the con-
ve. ion declare in favor OF such q pro-
ceediug,
The presence Of all the delegates in the
convention. the reception Of the gov
ernor's argu' q for nominatin a sena-
tor and Il ominaton Of the committee
on REQ 'utions and rules AID organization
by the Taggart men leave no question
whatever that the governors suggestion
Will be voted down tomorrow. and that
the majority against it Will be very de-
cisive.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
TWO GIRLS HELD
AS SHOPLIFTERS
Department Store Detective
NabS Waitress Chums.

Annie Holzwart. twenty years old. of
$40 Twelfth street, and Daisy O'Neal, of
72S Ninth street, Mattresses. were arrested
yesterday afternoon on a charge Of shop
lifting
A detective Of one OF the big depart
ment stores turned them over 20 the po-
lice and they were held at the House OF
Detention until midnight. when relatives
obtained their release on $500 bond. re-
spectively.
Through the confession Of one Of the
girls. q'Iau''tv OF goods. including a fur
coat. has r recovered, according 70
the police
tt g! g ere attractive IN appearance
and were never arrested before. They
sobb'd when taken into custody, and beg
ged Tor their release
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
WEATHER FORECAST.
For the District of Columbia,
Maryland, and Virginia-Fair
to-day; tomorrow, fair.
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.

Pages
1-Gen. Miles Is Injured.
Hammerstein Quits Grand Opera.
Paulhan Wins $4,000 Prize.
Taggart Rules Convention.
Folding Bed Kills Man.
&Daughters 2 Of 1872 TO Build
Sculptor Had Part Of Lost Fund.
S-Chinese to Visit City
Nurses Are Graduated
Commerce Body Plans Home Week
-Gen. Grant Extolled.
Two Local Bills Favored.
5-News of Society.
C-Editorial
7-Feminine Notes and Fashions.
S-News OF Sports.
9-Sporting News and Gossip.
and Financial.
Day Exercises.
Central High Wins Debate.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
GUNBOAT INQUIRY TODAY.

Condition OF Marietta on Return
from Cruise to Be Explained
A court of inquiry will convene at the
Washington Navy Yard to-day TO fix re-
sponSibility for the alleged dirty" con-
dition Of the gunboat Marietta. When
the vessel returned TO Portsmouth. after
tour in Central American waters in
sDection officers reported that she had
been neglected A court Of inquiry was
ordered 20 ascertain whether Commander
Frank K Hiu. L. y. n, was responsible.
The sessions viii be held behind closed
doors. Members Of the court are Rear
AdmiraIs Albert s. Barker. Charles Da-
Wis. and Royal s. Bradford. all retired
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
HALLEY'S COMET.
DAILY BULLETIN.

April 28.-Halley's comet
rises 2:56 a. m. to-day, and
tomorrow 2 :56 a. m. Sun
rises 4 :58 a. m. The comet
two hours in advance of the
sun and about 9 degrees north
Of its path, moving eastward
in the constellation Pisces.
Comets speed to-day about
l07, 100 miles per hour.
Copyright. 1910. by Frederic CAmpbeul
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28

Manchester, April 27.-Louis
Paulhan early to-day won the $50
600 offered by the London Daily
Mail for the first aviator who
should fly from London to Man
chester within twenty-four hours
with not more than two descents
to the ground.
Paulhan arrived here at ) 30,
after trayersing the distance in y
hours, y minutes, including the
time lost by his stop at Lichheld,
where he stopped last night and re-
NAMED until / o'clock this morn
ing, when he again started flight.
His opponent, Graham White. descended
at Rhoads Station. sixty miles from Lon
don. Friends awakened him with the
Information that Paul5an had stopped at
Litchdeld, sixty five miles from Man
chester
White then hurried in automobile 70
the garage, s. .7ere he again took up the
race. gsr
When PauIhan restarted. White, who
deecended the second time at Polesworth.
WAS probably fifteen miles behind him.
Aero Fever Grips britain.
Half England IS in paroxysms Of the
same aer0plane fever which gir.pped
France some time ago and which suu
prevails there in milder form.
II was only roaiized how acutely the
English are affected to-day when The
bulk Of the population along a line
drawn from London TO Manchester and
in a wide area on either side OF this line
left their homes and business 10 stretch
their necks slzywards in attempts 20 get
a glimpse Of one or both the competitors
in the air race between the TWO cities
in every town and hamlet there were
crowds of siEhJseers, and trains from
outlying parts augmented their numbers
by thousands
In many centers il appeared as though
liz was a public holiday This state OF
things continued throughout the day, for
the hugely advertised race was expected
TO begin in the morning.
In the two main centers interest was
keen. The metropolis drew thousands
eager to see the departure OF the COM
petitors.
Graham Whites nearly successful at
tempt 20 make the flight on April o had
stimulated curiosity and the start, being
arranged conditonaUy FOR uid-moruinz.
enabled people 70 flock 70 the Iaking-off
ground. from which the earliness OF
saturdays start excluded them.
RoOseveIts Make Flight.
Paris. April KERMIT and Ethel
Roosevelt made a fight in Wright b.-
plane at Ni0cennes late this afternoon
They were accompanied 20 the aero
drome by the American and British mill
tary attaches and Baron D'Estourneues
de Constant
Count Lambert, an expert Wright pilot.
Immediately invited Ethel 10 make an
aerial trip. A minute later they were
soaring above the military ground which
Miss Roosevelrs father had covered on
horseback in the morning.
Kermit went up. too. and expressed
keen delight.
Then a third person clamored 70 mako
an ascent This was Gabriel D'Anrunzio.
the poet wearing yellow kid gloves and
immaculate fawn-coIored trousers. He
was also given ride.
The machine which took them up was
making its first trips, and was christened
by Miss Ethel
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
Japanese on Insnection Trim

Chicago. April 27.-A party of sixty
three japanese bankers, merchants, and
miners. who left San Francisco on Sun
day. arrived in Chicago tonight The
visitors are en- route to the Japanese
British Exposition to be held in London
this summer They viii stay two or three
days in Chicago.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
BRIDE OF DAY TRIES TO DIE.

Girl Weds TO satisfy Her Mother,
hut soon Tires Of Bargain.
ban, aged eighteen, a bride Of day.
attempted suicide by shooting herself in
the breast with a revolver at her home.
in Eighth street, last night The young
woman, whose name was Anna Misher
is said 20 have agreed 20 marry Serbian,
a merchant against her own wishes. 70
satisfy her mother.
There was a stormy scene just before
the marriage yesterday. argument and
persuasion being used 20 get the young
woman 10 consent TO the ceremony.
The young woman was taken 10 a hos
pital IN a serious condition. though ply
SiCians expect her 10 recover.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
STATE FUNERAL FOR BJoRNsoN
War Ship to Take Poets Body to
ChristIanfR

Christiania Norway. April 27-Signs OF
mourning for Bjornstjerne Bjornson. the
Norwegian poet and novelist, who died
al Paris last night, are everywhere. King
Haakon and Queen Maud have telegraph
ed their condolences 20 Bjornson's widow.
The Storthing met this morning and de-
cided on a state funeral. and immedi-
ately afterward adjourned as an evidence
OF the public grief All Of the theaters
were closed to-day.
A Norwegian war ship has been ordered
in readiness 70 transport the body Of
Bjornson TO Chrisdania.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
TUNE AFTER FIFTY YEARS.
ItnIiHn Music Box Resumes Playing
operate CInssic

Lexington, Ky, April Although
neglected for more than fifty years, dur
ing which time It had not been touched
except for an occasional dustins. an
Italian music box in the home OF Ed
ward and Thomas Owings at Paris to-
day resumed playing.
The instrument was purchased by DR..
Edward Owings. In his day one OF the
leading physicians OF Kentucky, and
while on his deathbcd. more than half
century ago. he requested that the music
box be brought In % play and as ne
sank into his final sleep. the classical
operate music Of italy in vogue at that
time was played.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28

Southampton. April 25.-Field Marshal
Lord Kitchener, Of Khart0Um. arrived
here to-day on board the steamer Oceanic.
and was received enthusiastically by a
hugh crowd. recalling the scene upon his
return from Africa. The mayor Of the
corporation greeted the field marshal
aboard the steamer. and later enter
tanned him at luncheon
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
Monument 10 RoOue.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Spencer y. c.. April "a rugged
monument representing Daniel Boone was
to-day placed I'm position az Boone's Cave.
Davidson County. preparatory 20 the big
celebration which takes place Saturday
iu honor of the pioneer statesman. who at
one time resided in the huge cave.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
Injured Liner Retnrn.

Liverpool April 2S.-The Allan Line
steamship Carthaginian. from Liverpool.
April .. for st John, Halifax, and Phila-
delphia. broke her piston rod while az
sea. She Is returning to the Clyde in tow
OF the British steamship Hesperian. which
left Boston April IS for Glasgow.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
JUDGE FOUND GUILTY.
Attorney General williams, Of Vir-
Einin. Must Pay Fine.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Roanoke. Va, April 27.-After a de-
liberation Of fifty minutes, the jury in
the Mcdowell County criminal court st
Welch. ". Va. at noon to-day found
Judge Samuel ". Williams, attorney
general Of Virginia, guilty Of having
committed assault and battery upon
Judge Joseph NJ Sanders, Of BIueheld
formerly chief justice Of the State ST.
preme Court. Of Welch. w. Va. in the
court room at Welch last fall. when
Williams was candidate for attorney
general, and a fine Of 500 was imposed
by the court.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
IVickerSham 10 Make Address

Wilkesbarre. Pa. April Attorney
General George W WIckersham to-day
sent word TO this city that he will be
here 10 attend the annual banquet OF the
Lehish AlJmnae Association of North
eastern PENNSYLVANIA next Saturday night
and that he will make an address.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
HEN LAYS A FRAMED
PHOTOGRAPH ON EGG
Washington Woman Returns from Virginia Tovn
Nth Story of New Science that Is
Causing a FURRY.

Edmund Rostand's "Chantecler" is ri
vailed for distinction by an unassuming
female Of the feathered family owned by
Miss Mary Weaver of Front Royal Va.
This hen Is equipped with modern meth
DDS Of photography. She has laid an
egg bearing the clear cut. framed picture
Of some person whom she must have
focused about the baTnyard. The orig
inal of the photograph has not been
found, but the remarkable incident has
excited the neighbOrhOod, and Miss
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
REVIEWS FRENCH TROOPS.
RoOSeVclt Receives Highest Hono
OF Any Visiting Citizen.

hNWFfNFAa hfftlNth lllEnt mono r
OF Any Visiting Citizen.
Paris, April IA military review at
Eincennes to-day was given for Col
Roosevelt Never has a compliment been
paid TO an ordinary traveller Five Thou
sand picked troops entered. In two bat
talions, the crack infantry Of France,
did their best.
At the salon on the way back 10 the
embassy Roosevelt was received by the
president Of the Society Of French Ar
lists. He complimented the artist, who
was present He reached the embassy a
little after o'clock and entertained the
great sculptor, Rodin, at tea With the
dinner at the ministry Of foreign affairs
his memorable weeks visit 10 Paris
ended
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
Brynn's Daughter Engared

London, April 27.-The betrothal is an.
nounced Of Ruth Leavitt. daughter OF
William J. Bryan. and Lieut.. Reginald
Altham owen. Of the Royal Engineers
who is now stationed at Jamaica.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
BUDGET is ADVANCED.
Third Reading of Financial Meas
ure Is Agreed To.

London April 27.-1n the House OF
Commons to-day the motion Of the op-
position TO reject the budget on the third
reading was defeated by a vote Of 32i
TO 23i. The third reading was then
agreed to without division
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
GETS BLACK HAND NOTICE.
Real Estate Nan Arms Himself After
Receiving Second NIissfve.

Richmond, Va. April 27.-"This is the
first notice. Have 500 on YOUR person
all the time between now and next sat
urday and give IL up 20 us when we
meet or you are a dead man. Don't tell
the police, and don't try TO get away.
for we VIII get you. We viii meet YOU
somewhere. so have the money ready"
This communication was found by w.
r. Jeter. one Of the most prominent
real estate men of this city. on last
Sunday afternoon. on his Office floor. 1t
had been showed beneath the door
Going home. Tuesday morning. Jete-
found another letter delivered by the
pOStman-
Jeter informed the police to-day and
armed himself
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
CITY'S GIFT $4,000 SITE.
Richmond Donates Property to Con-
federate Veterans.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Mobile, Ala, April 27.-One Of the spe-
Cial features Of the Confederate reunion
to-day was the announcement by Lieut..
Gov. EllysOn, Of the gift of Richmond OF
the $4,000 property to be used for the
SITE OF the Battle Abbey and that work
viii begin at once.
The erection Of a monument to S. P.
Moore. the distinguished surgeon general
Of the Confederate States, was also re-
solved upon unanimously. The site Sc
lected for it is the old capital of the
Confederate States
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28

Weaver has many visitors. Amateur
scientists are trying to solve the problem
Of how Mrs. Hen manpulates her lenses
so as TO photograph and frame on a two
cent egg the picture OF some passerby.
Mrs. II. D. Weaver, 22iS Ontario road
who has been visiting her Virginia rela-
tive, brings TO Washington with her re-
turn the information that the egg will
be offered to the Smithsonian Institution.
and If accepted viii be placed on display
in the building in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28

Monterey. Mexico April 97-Judge
Manuel Saldivar. Of the local court, was
stabbed and killed by Regino Garha be-
cause he found the latter guilty Of
poisoning a dog
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
want Pntroness of Am Americn

Mexico City. April 27-The archbishops
and bishops of Mexico have Joined in
addressing a letter to the Pope, request
ing him to declare our Lady Of Guada-
lupe the patroness of all America.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
POLITICAL ALLIES
CLASH III SENATE
Democrats Leave Insurgents
in Stranded State.
TIRED OF FILTRATION
Rayner and Bailey Serve Notice
to Cease COquettishneSs.

Weary of Being Chressed Only 10 Be
Rejected and Deserted ut Supreme
Moment, Senators from Maryland
and Texas, Demand Declaration of
Radicals Honorable Intentions 10
Join the Minority Party.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
General Thrown from His
Horse in Potomac Park.
CONCLUSION OF BRAIN
Two Ribs Broken and Shoulder
WrenChed in Addition.
CROWD FRIGHTENS MOUNT

Rapid Passage Of Motorcyclist and
Sudden Blare Of Horn Sets Ami
NAL Aquiver, Unseating Army
officer, Who Falls Heavily to
Hard Road, Striking on His Left
Shoulder and Side-Remove6 to
Apartments in Automobile-Re-
stored to Consciousness.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-28
Baltimore & Ohio TO the PImIlcO RaceS
Halffnsore

For the information OF those attending
the Pimlico Races at Baltimore direct
street car connections may be had from
Camden and Mount Royal Stations for
the y noon and loo o. m. trains from
Washington. giving ample time to reach
the race track.