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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-06

by an anarchist, who fred two shots at
him.
Took the title Of Edward VII, king of
the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Ireland and emperor of India at
meeting of the privy council on jan
uary %, 1901, the day after his mothers
death. At o'clock of the same day the
lords and commons took the oath of al
legiance to the new sovereign.
Proclaimed king throughout his
realm January "a, 1901.
Opened his first parliament in person
February IA, 1901.
Proclaimed the day of his coronation
for June 26, 1902, on December 10. 1901.
Held his first court in Buckingham
palace March IA, 1902.
May Hurry Roosevelt.
New York, May 6.-There was some
speculation today among the members
of the various Roosevelt welcoming
committees here as to what effect the
Illness of King Edward might have upon
the plans and program of the returning
ex-president It was pointed out that
in case the English rulers illness con-
tinues to be severe, all the public en-
tertainments arranged for Mr.. Roose-
welt will be cancelled This would lead
him in all probability to sail home TO
the United States direct from Germany
and might bring his arrival in this
country a few days earlier than pre-
VlOuSly planned.
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DEAD NUMBER 200.
No Hope That Any Escaped Death in
the PaIos Mine.

Palos, Ala, May 6.-The little mining
village of Palos is in mourning today
More than half of the male population
is believed to have perished as the re-
suit of an explosion in mine No. of
the Palos Coal and Coke company here
yesterday.
About two hundred men-forty-fiye
white and one hundred and fifty ne
groes-are thought to have been killed.
Eleven bodies have been found Res
cuers have not yet reached the 2.300
foot level where the largest number of
men were working at the time of the
explosion: There it is expected many
bodies will be found.
Coming so soon after the disaster in
the Mulga mine of the Birmingham
Coal and Coke company at Mulga, Ala
where forty-one men lost their lives,
last month, the disaster has spread
this section. Many miners who es-
capped the first disaster had come here
to work and several of them lost their
lives yesterday.
The black damp which filled the mine
soon after the explosion and from
which it Is thought that those who es-
capped death by the explosion died, is
being rapidly dispelled and as the
rescue parties are equipped with oxy-
gen helmets and other paraphernalia
uSCeSSdIy lOT SIlleIllS gaseous mine,
it is hoped that all of the bodies will be
brought to the surface today.
Numerous cave-ins in the mine were
caused by the explosion and the fami-
lies of the entombed men are hoping
that some may have found refuge from
the deadly aftermath behind these.
Mine officials and experts. however.
hold out no such hope. They say it IS
impossible that any are alive.
The cause of the explosion has not
6of1 fn1, dofn irn6 Il,1+ l.
posed to have been due to miner en-
terri g a gas pocket with a lighted
lamp.
Daybreak found little knot of wo-
men and children at the mouth of the
mine, waiting anxiously for news from
those below. All night they kept up
their vigil in hopes that some OF the
miners might be found alive.
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THEY COME HIGH.
Mrs. Swope Is Paying Experts
$500 Day
To Remain in Kansas City Dur
ing Trial Of Hyde.
THE DEFENSE SCORES.
DIR. Walter M. Cross, the City
Chemist, Testifies
That Hydr0cyanic Acid May
Form in the Human Body.

Kansas City. Mo-, May 6.-Signs of
cyanide in the stomach, OF Col. Thomas
H. Swope might have resulted from the
n1ingling of forn1aldehyde, injected in
embaln1iag fluid, and the natural am
monia in the body testified DR.. Walter
M. Cross In the Hyde trial. Formalde-
hyde and ammonia. he said, would form
hydrocyanic acid whfchh is the active
poisonous ingredient of cyanide.
DR.. Cross also testified he believed
the typhoid epidemic at the Swope
house resulted alone from unsanitary
conditions. He once examined the pro-
perty at the request of Mrs. Swope.
Radical changes have been made in
the states plan for presenting rebut-
tai evidence since the defense began it's
vigorous attack On expert testimony
yesterday.
Instead Of the prosecutions three
scientists-Dr. w. S. Haines, DR.. Lud-
wig Hektoen. and Dr. Victor c. Vaughn
returning home early today, as they
had planned to do, they remain here
under the direction of the state. 1t is
intimated all of the scientists may be
recalled for rebuttal testimony.
DR.. Hyde's intention, 1t is understood,
is to center his fight for liberty on
breaking down the evidence given by
the prosecutions experts. His efforts
yesterday eliminated with DR.. Walter
NJ. Cross, city chemist of Kansas City,
declaring the strychnine test made by
DR.. Vaughn upon the liver of Col.
Swope was not the best possible. The
state began its cross examination of
DR.. Cross today.
Experts Are Expensive.
Although each of the scientists who
mas given evidence for the state is re-
tanned here at a cost of 5000 day to
Mrs. Swope, she is determined that no
cost shall prevent her from keeping
their testimony as near " intact as pos
sible.
A new point was scored by the de-
Tense today when DR.. Cross declared
that by the mingling of forma1dehyde
and ammonia hydrocyanic acid, the ac-
tive part of cyanide would be formed.
In the embalming fluid used on Col
Swope's body was forrnalGehyde. Am
monia- said tho witness. is present in
large quantities in all bodies.
could these changes take place in a
human body2" asked Mr.. Brewster.
'I am convinced they could said
DR.. Cross.
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women Tuesday and when he was near
one of them he exclaimed:
why, there is the soap woman who
pointed out the Bleakley house to US in
Topekai'
1t was mentioned at the time of the
kidnapping that an unknown woman had
been mysteriously in the neighborhood
of the Bleakley home in Topeka, the
day of the abduction, last August.
Sheriff Francis has not made any ar
rests and claims that he does not have
any reason for such action.
The Rock Island train bearing the
entire party in attendance to the kid
naping case at Holton arrived in To-
peka this noon. Harry Friedberg,
ward Wright, Clinton Welsh and Cap
tain F. H. Tillotson. all of Kansas
City, spent an hour in the city and
left at once for Kansas City. All are
in good spirits and feel confident that
Captain Tillotson will be cleared from
the charge of kidnapping and assault
with intent to kill against him.
Mrs. Bleakley, Mrs. Ora Thompson,
Miss Thompson and little Marian
Bleakley took a carriage at once to
Barclay and her attorney, Edwin Nc
Keever, waited for a train to Kansas
City and Mrs. Barclay left for a few
days visit with relatives in that city.
Mrs. Barclay said to a State Journal
reporter:
''Yes, am glad for this little lulI in
the trial proceedings. We have had
bad weather all the time and with a
little rest with folks in Kansas City I
will feel better when I return to Hol-
ton Monday"
Joseph n. Gentry and his personal
attorney, James NJ. Nation, were also
here for a few minutes. Gentry left
at once for Kansas CITY. Gentry be-
lieves that the trial will result in an
acquittal of the defendants. Gentry
has been in Holton during the whole
proceedings and is optimistic over the
nntcnrnR
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Weather Indications.
Chicago, May 6.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Rain tonight and Saturday.
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HE HOPES FOR THE BEST.
Costa Rican Consul Feels Cartago
Earthquake Is Not Serious.

Earthquake Is Not Serious.
New York, May CDR. Juan ]. UIlos,
consul general of Costa Rica to the
United States, is confident that the loss
in the Cartago earthquake will prove
less serious than was at first indicated.
In a statement given out today DR..
Ullos says:
in perpetual fear of earthquakes and as
a consequence are always prepared for
disaster. The city was well nigh de-
stroyed by an earthquake in 1841 and
in rebuilding attention was given to
preventing undue disaster from further
seismic disturbance.
Because of the low height of the
buildings and the preparedness of the
people for just such a visitation, do
not think they would be in a position
to sustain really serious injury.
During the last few years Costa
Rica has been visited by many unusual
and severe natural viSitationS in the
way of rains, deluges, volcanic eruptions
and earthquakes. Forty-eight inches
of rain fell recently upon a single day,
causing nearly as much damage as al
earthquake.
port I.imon and Punta Arenas, the
coast cities and active seaports of the
country, are visited but lightly by the
seismic disturbances, being so far from
the volcanoes.
''The principal building in Cartago is
the palace of the municipality, two
story building opposite the central
park Of Cartago. Also facing that park
is the Cathedral of Cartago, which was
demolished by the earthquake and
eruption of 1S41, and was being re-
bIlilt IT is very likely to have been
again destroyed by the present vista
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sorbed were the people iff his maJesty's s
illness that the arrival of the Prince
of Wales attracted practically no at
tention. Early in the afternoon the
members of the diplomatic corps
called and signed the visitors book, as
did many other prominent person
ages.
"very bad" said the archbishop of
Canterbury as he emerged from the
palace gate and was questioned re
garding his majesty'S condition. The
kings age and corpulence and the
well known weakness of the heart
which has caused occasional attacks
resem bling vertigo during the last two
or three years and which were attrib-
uted chiefly to the constant smoking
of strong cigars, all have served to
weaken his power of resistance.
Comes at Worst Time.
The prospect of death or long illness
of the sovereign confronts the country
at the worst possible time in years.
From political and other points of
view such an outcome would be par
disastrous. The greatest con-
crisis in generations hangs
over Great Britain King Edward is
familiar with all the features of the
which would be particularly
trying to his successor, who on the
threshold of his reign would be called
upon to deal with the question of en-
ploying the authority of the crown to
curb the powers of the peers.
From a social and business point of
view the monarch's demise would be
equally unfortunate. The social sea-
son, when families are fiocking from
the country to London and the mer-
chants counting on a big business, is
just beginning and was expected this
year to be the most brilliant of many
seasons. The kings death would
throw the court and country into
and end the social activities
Incidentally, Mr.. Roosevelt's visit,
which all England has anticipated as
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an unique event, might be cancelled or
at least be made extremely quiet
Consols which to great extent are
barometer of the business feeling,
dropped from 81 11-16 when the mar
ket closed yesterday to 81 at noon to-
day. Leading fnanciers when inter-
viewed expressed the opinion that the
monarch's Illness or death would have
only temporary effect upon securities
generally and that the decline already
recorded represents the marking down
OF quotations by brokers in anticipa-
ton of the. selling which usually fol-
lows any startling news.
Ihe stock exchange was much ex-
cited in the early hours by conflict
ing rumors. one of which had it that
the king was dead. The market
opened weak under offerings, but the
general tone strengthened when the
r9mor was disproved. Quite number
OF buying orders appeared and there
was no real pressure to sell. The
weakness was considered as purely
sentimental. 1t was expected that
Paris houses would send selling orders,
as was the case when rumors of the
kings illness were current earlier In
the year
Messages are pouring into the pal
ace from all parts of the empire and
foreign countries expressing the hope
that better news will be issued soon.
History of His Illness.
King Edwards first serious attack
of bronchial trouble was experienced
a year ago. Since that time his ma
Jesty has suffered several occurrences
of the malady, including one during
his recent visit at Biarritz. Each at
tack proved worse than the preceding
one and more difficult to conquer. The
present illness came suddenly and
without warming
Callers at the palace today who had
expressed the hope that the reports in
the morning papers were exaggerated
had their worst fears confirmed by the
palace officers. "I am very sorry to
say" said one of the kings close en-
tourage. with shake of the head.
that the papers have not exaggerated
his majesty's condition. His condition
is very grave"
There are unmistakable signs that
all the members of the palace entour-
age are greatly alarmed. One govern
ment attache who in his official capac-
ity attended the audiences of the king
on Wednesday and yesterday said:
''The king looked very i'll Wednes-
day morning and very much worse on
Thursday. The chief outward symp-
tom was extreme hoarseness. He was
scarcely able to speak at times. but in
sisted on continuing the audiences"
Upon one occasion during the audi
ences, when the kings condition was
the subject of remark, his majesty
said:
This is return of what had at
Biarritz. I got clear of it then, but
caught another could at the theater.
days"
When Reid Saw Him.
Whita1aw Reid, American ambassa-
dor, who visited the king at Bucking-
ham palace on Wednesday said today:
i went to the palace on the king
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during today and that his condition
now is critical.
well, it's all over, but I think I
have done my duty"
These words fell from the lips of the
king in a waking interval late this
afternoon. Gloom has settled over the
city and provinces following the is
suance of tonight's distressing bulletin.
London, May 6.-An atmosphere of
great depression surrounds Bucking-
ham palace. The bulletin describing the
kings condition and which five eminent
physicians now in attendance issued
shortly before noon, while vague in
Ia terms. inspired profound gloom
throughout the city.
1t was generally construed to mean
that the outlook is not at all favor
able. The Suddenness of the transition
from yesterday morning, when the king
was receiving politicians, to the pres
ent when it is believed he is critically
ILL has shocked the country. For the
moment business and politics are at
a standstill.
The Prince of Wales arrived at the
palace at 10 o'clock this morning and
entered almost unobserved. In addi-
tion to the three physicians who were
in attendance throughout the night and
are now spending the day at the pal
Reid and Sir Richard Douglas Powell,
the specialist, there were summoned this
morning DR.. Bertrand Dawson and DR..
St. Clair Thomson. All of the medical
party remained within call Of the sick
chamber.
The first unofficial news given out to-
day indicated improvement those with
the king having been deceived by the fact
that he had rested quietly through the
night. The news was received with
cheers. by anxious crowds gathered
throughout the city. This bulletin sta
ted that his majesty's condition remain
ed much the same. The subsequent ex-
animation developed that the patients
bronchial tubes instead of being in bet
ter condition were more seriously af-
fected after the nights sleep than they
were yesterday. Thereupon a bulletin
was issued saying:
Great Anxiety.
The King passed a comparatively
quiet night, but the symptoms have
not improved and his maieSty's condi-
ucn gives rise to great anxiety
The doctors announced that the next
bulletin would be issued at $50 O'Clock
this evening.
The day was bright and before noon
a great crowd was lettering in front
OF the palace in the vicinity of the
new memorial Victoria building and
many carriages gathered in St James
park.
from early morning, when work
men on the way to the scene of their
tapors stopped to inquire concerning
tne kings condition from the police
at the palace gates, the throng in
creased steadily until the police were
opHged to take measures to keen the
CROWDS moving. Only officials were
admitted to the palace precincts. SO
dense was the throng and so alb
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-06
MATTE STARTS AGAIN.
Huge Negress Raves Once More in
Cell at Jail.

Does the food she eats cause the
outbursts of near insanity to which
Matte Troy, the negress confined in
the county Jail is subject2 Jail Off
cials begin to believe it does.
Thursday the Troy woman ate the
first food she has tasted for five days.
Immediately afterward she had one of
those spells" for which she is noted
and tried to butt the cell door off its
hinges with her head. She was unsuc-
cessful. She screamed and howled
most of the day and night. but today
is more quiet.
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KING NEAR DEATH
Condition of Edward VII Causes
Great Anxiety.
Little Hope Is Held Out for His
Recovery.
COMES AT BAD TIME.
England Is Ill Prepared for
MOnarch's Demise.
Great Constitutional Crisis
Hangs Over the Country.

London, May 6 (S:1O p m.).-It is
reported among the palace attendants
but not confirmed, that the king is not
expected to survive more than two or
three hours. Home Secretary Churchill
has been summoned TO the palace.
London, May (8:15 D. m.) The
king is experiencing choking spells,
which affect his heart. Recent symp-
toms are of the graveSt character.
London, May "a bulletin issued
this afternoon by the kings physician
says that his symptoms became worse
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who Is Mysterious Woman2

There are still suspicious on the part
of the state officials that the two wo-
men who came to Holton in an auto
mobile early in the week have some
unknown connection with the kilnap-
ing Of the Bleakley child.
Robert Randolph, one of the defend
ants, was known to have seen these
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-06
BALL GAMES POSTPONED

There was no ball game in Topeka
today on account of rain and wet
grounds.
st. Joseph. Mo-, May 6.-Western
league: st. Joseph h-Omaha game post
poned: rain.
Wichita, Kan, May 6.-Western
league: Sioux City-Wichita game post
poned; rain.
Kansas City. Mo-. May 6.-American
association: Kansas City-Indianapolis
game postponed; rain.
In asking the State Journal for base
ball scores please call Independent S1&
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-06
when Reid Saw Him.

WIItl 1AtIU ostW IAIIAIs
Whitelaw Reid, American ambassa-
dor. who visited the king at Bucking
ham palace on Wednesday said today:
Il went to the palace on the kings
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
KNOCKDOWNS GIVE
 VICTORY TO LEWIS
Willie Scores Five Falls In
 Latter Rounds

New York, July 16.-By scoring sev- eral knockdowns in the final few rounds Willie Lewis, the local middle weight earned a shade decision over Harry Mansfield, the Quaker City fighter, in their ten round fray at the National Sporting club last night Jim Smith, the sensational light heavy weight, was originally scheduled to meet Lewis, but the Westchester box CT hurt his hand so badly in training that he was unable to keep his en- half hours notice and made a credit able showing.
 Mansfield made a mark of Lewis during the first six rounds. He hit the 'gas-house'' lad almost at will and showed up especially we'll at long range. He used a left jab and right uppercut effectively, and in the fourth round had Lewis holding on to avoid punishment. In this round Mansfield closed Lewis's left eye with a right smash and Lewis rushed to a clinch. During the next two rounds Lewis swung wildly, seldom connect ing with good blow.
 Lewis started on the road to victory in the seventh round, in which he scored three knockdowns. While in a clinch Lewis dug a hard left to the stomach and Mansfield sank to the floor. The Philadelphian claimed that he had been hit low, and many at the ringside declared that the blow was foul Referee O'Rourke kept Lewis away from the Philadelphian for fully half minute until he recovered and the fight was resumed. The blow, however, seemed to have taken all the starch out of Mansfield, for he was
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SSs(;4RYS( "A D lZHzSY
ENGLISH JOURNALS AT LAST DEPLORE NEGRO SUPREMACY IN
 JEFF-J0HNSON PRIZE FIGHT

color problem, to talk with indigna- tion and abhorrence of the lynchings and the outrages which occure so fre- quently in the Southern states of America. We have yet to see how the English would act if confronted with entirely similar conditions. There is much reason to fear that our atti- tude would be no more tolerant"
 The Times also shows indications Of considerable modification at a ne- gro's victory, but consoles itself that this single instance has nothing what ever to do with the relative qualities of the black and the white races.
 "A thousand picked American whites would probably beat on equal terms a picked thousand negroes, in any conflict, or any form of physical en- durance. An average muscular Chinese from the northern provinces would probably stand a degree of pro- longed fatigue and exposure under which Johnson would break down ut terly," it says.
 The Telegraph, another heavyweight London daily, agrees with the Times, It deplores lynchings and violence, but behind them'' it sees, 'lies the absolute necessity of keeping the ne- gro race a little in check for if it once gets out of hand or goes collec- lively mad with excitement, there will be worse scenes under the Stars and Stripes in the twentieth century than have ever been seen there."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16

floored twice in quick succession af- ter hostilities were resumed. The bell saved Mansfield from a decisive defeat. In the eighth Lewis scored two more knockdowns and had Mans field in bad condition. Mansfield showed great recuperative powers by holding Lewis even in the last two rounds, which were the fastest of the fight. By scoring the five knockdowns Lewis was conceded the honors
 Lewis got in his best work in the clinches. Mansfield either was timid while they were embraced or he did- not know how to protect himself, for he hardly landed a blow when in close quarters. Lewis on the other hand, shot in some telling blows that made Mansfield gasp. Had Mansfield been more experienced he probably would have disposed of Lewis during the first six rounds. The Quaker had many chances to whip over a sleep producer but he failed to follow up his oppor- tunities.