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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-20
FRON OTHER PENS

A REMARKABLE OCCURRENCE
A week or so back japanese tor
pedO boat of the submarine type was
sunk while engaged in drill and the
officers and men on board were all
drowned. When the boat was raised
q most remarkable written statement
was found, prepared by the COM
mander of the boat. Lieutenant Satu-
ha. When this officer found that all
the efforts to raise the boat were of no
avail, he proceeded to write what
might be considered his official report
to his superiors. He described the cause
of the accident and took all the blame
on his own shoulders He told how all
the crew, officers and men had worked
manfully to induce the submerged boat
to rise to the surface, and described
the way in which they were slowly
lSuffocating to death. AS a description
Of the terrible situation in which the
unfortunate crew was placed and the
gradual approach of death, the COM
munication is about the most remark
able ever developed.
The pitiful narrative, apparently
written without fear and in full reali-
cation of certain death. is a remark
able tribute to the discipline in the
Japanese Navy. The story is fully in
keeping with the many tales told of
japanese courage and fearlessness
during the war with Russia and is
another evidence of the utter insensi-
bility to danger shown by the remark
able nation.-New Orleans Picayne.
THE ARIZONA SPIRIT.
It is to be feared that in Arizona
| the standard of manhocd-manhood
| that is quick on the trigger and fears
nothing in human Shapes sadly de-
| teriorating. One is moved to this re-
Election by the newspaper reports of
a train hold-up near Phoenix last
evening. The train was boarded by
two robbers, described as young men,
apparently cowboys" one of whom
covered the passengers with his gun
while the other passed through the
cars and relieved the passengers of
their valuables. According to the news
dispatch, "a deputy sheriff from Globe
| conveying two prisoners to the peniten-
tiary had his gun taken and all the
guns of the other passengers were
| taken" This is the disedifying feature.
| If the passengers were uTiarmed and
defenseless, their easy surrender would
| be comprehensive, but that husky
men carrying guns should give up their
: weapons without a murrnur and permit
| two marauders to disDoil every man,
woman and child in the cars suggests
| a lack of nerve and presence of mind.
which in the old days in Arizona would
| have been quite impossible. Now that
robbery is so easy, the encourag ement
! to desperadoes is manifest and it would
be waste of opportunity not to profit
| by it.--Pittsburg Chroricle-Telegrap
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-20

Travel" says Jack Supp. may be
gree education to some people. But
we have with us always the guy who
has Travelled for years and only ac-
quired ability to take drink in four
foreign languages"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-20
OH LONESOME RIDE.

Squeak, squeak. thou Water Cart,
On through our busy mart
Thou who didst proudly start
Heavily loaded;
Where is that arid crew
Which we saw riding you
When this same year was new
Have they corroded?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-20

It appears that Governor Stubbs did
not speak loud enough while lecturing on
prohibition in Denver. Or perhaps he
forgot to remove his vest and mention
satl-rising bread, If you please.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-20

If you failed to see it night before
last, take a look this evening. You
may be able to get a rear view OF its
license number.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-20

The Honorable Richard ]. Hopkins.
of Garden City, has filed his nomina-
ton papers. This startling informa-
ton is not exclusive, but is extremely
important, nevertheless.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-20

The Filipinos are still clamoring for
Independence. Some kind friend should
advise the Fflipinos that Independence
is not good to eat, and stop their
clamor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-20

Kate-So your new Easter hat struck
Maud speechless with admiration? Ethel
Absolutely, Why, L thought she'd never
get through raving over tt-Boston
Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-20

Judging from the way you play whist
would say you are a Democrat" why
SOP Because you always do the wrong
thing at the right time for your oppon-
ents. Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-20

Il hope the season won't open with a
stretch of rain. That will mean lot OF
poned games mean double-headers later"
-Pittsburg Post.
The Washington times., 1910-02-07
INDICTMENT FOUND
IN MURDER CASE
John Smith Charged By
Grand Jury With Kill
ing His Wife.

John z. Smith, a negro veteran OF
the Spanish-American war. viii stand
trial for murder IN the first degree, &C
eording to an indictment returned to-
day charging him with premedItated
homicide in connection with the death
OF his wife, Annie IL smith
The man is said 70 have admitted that
on December q. last during an alterca-
ton in his home. 1852 Kramer street, he
fired the shot which ended the life Of
the woman
ManslauEhter IS the charge brought
against Rosa Barnes, the negress who
shot and killed her stepfather, Robert
Smith, IN their home. 207 Twelfth
street. January 4. last. Rosa declared
she fired the shot TO prevent Smith from
further rnistreating her m0TEer. who
was Smiths wife. The man died two
days later in Casualty Hospital
Other indictments returned are
Archie Smith and Levi Cook-House-
breaking ana larceny
Joseph A Grant, Frank Brown Ben
tamin Greenieafst and John Rigs
I foasebreakiug and larceny
Charles jenkins ana Henry Johnson
I HOusebreaking and larceny
Charles -Jenkins-Eouseorealzing and
| larceny.
walter Wnlis-Robbery.
/ Wilford lee Lott. alias Flll1Cro Lee
/ assault with intent 90 kin, sud assault
/ with dangerous weapon
James Curtis-Robbery-
| Israel Eenson-HoUsebreal and
/ Lillian Robinson-Abandoume
| James FairfaX-F'OrgerT and Utuertng.
| Wa3ter Briscoe-Larceuy-
Walter L. HaTthorn-Tfouse-br e
! and larceny.
( Nathaniel johnson and Edward Bow
man-House-breaking and larceny
The Washington times., 1910-02-07
ELOPERS FATHER
SEEKS MERCHANT
Believes Sick Wife Desert
Is With Daughter in
Canada.

PHILADELPHIA Pa, Feb That
the Simultaneous disappearance Of
George ". AIcKenney, a wealthy Cofre .
dealer, and nineteen-year-ol Amanda
Brandeau was followed by a trip TO
Canada together, and that the girl was
entfced TO elope BY the prefer Of money
IS the belief which has led the young
vvoman's father, Henry ". Brandau, OF
Germantown, to swear out g warrant
for the arrest Of McEenney. The man
and girl disappeared on January q.
McKenney left his home. while his
wife was i'll Mrs McKenney's paysi-
clans says she is Frustrated b. the
elOpement Information that the couple
are together IN Canada. and on their
way 20 the Pacific coast was received
BY the police IN a telegram from Wtnni-
neg. Manitoba This message stated
that a gil answering the description Of
Miss Braudeau was seen on a west
bound Canadian Pacific train IN the
company Of a man who TALES with the
description of McKenney-
The girls father declared today that
he was sure his daughter had beer
Fe1red 20 eIope with the merchant BY
the promise Of money and pretty
clothes. Soon after her disappearance
ne received q letter from hfr, post
marked Montreal. in which she stated
that she was well and happy and with
the man she loved
The Washington times., 1910-02-07
FIRES CAUSE Loss
OF HALF A BILLION
Interesting Figures Shown
In Report of Geological
Survey.

Fires cost the people OF the United
States S456.4S5.o0o IN the year 1907, and
caused the death Of !. 4s9 persons and re-
suited II injuries 20 5,554 others
These are the charitable statistics IN
Guided IN a report issued today BY the
United States Geological Survey, emit
tied The Fire Tax and Waste OF Suuc-
t1IraI Materials The enormous total
of-fre loss Is figured 70 include the
excess cost OF fire protection due 20 bad
construction and excess premiums over
insurance paid II does not include
forest fires
The predouinance OF frame buildings
IS the primary cause. the report states,
OF FIRE loss, with defective construction
and faulty equipment second This fire
loss OF over & million q day Is eight
times as much as that Of any European
country-a per capita loss n the United
States Of S251, against an average OF g
cents abroad These figures are based
on the direct loss from destruction OF
buildings and their contents. amounting
TO S2150 s4.7O9 during 1Sla
The 1856. 4S5,o1 OF gross FIRE loss Is Far
in excess Of the total value OF ali The
duced in 1907 IN the United states Il in
diCateS that over one-half or the value
Of all the new buildings constructed
throughout the. nation IN one year is de
stroyed by fra
According 10 the -report. the annual
fire cost Is greater than the value OF tht
real property and improvements IN
Maine. West Virginia North Carolina
North Dakota South Dakota Alabama
Louisiana, and Montana
As Indicating that hrepTOO1 COnstruc-
ton IS far superior to infiamnablC
buildings with high Insurance. the re
Dort states that the United States Gov
eminent Is now spending $4,000 900 q
year for new buildings, none OF which
are insured. but which are constructed
absolutely dreproof.
The results already obtained" say;
! the report, show that cheaper hrcprOoi
materials can be used. and that TIE dif
{ ference in cost between frepTOOf and
/ fuf7amnabIe buildings viii soon become
/ so small that Il viii cease TO encourage
fimsy construction"
The Washington times., 1910-02-07
KHEDIYE OF EGYPT
DESERTS HONOGAAY
Women of Cairo Fear Their
Husbands May Follow
His Example.

CAIRO, Egypt. Feb News today
that Khedive Abbas II had deserted
mOnogamy and had secretly married su
Austrian countess he's caused a great
sensation throughout Egypt The Khe-
dives new wife has taken the name OF
Zubeida Teni Hanem, and she viii live
at the harem hencsfo-rn-
Abbas II has heretofore posed ss q
strict monOgaTnist and his conversion 20
pOlygamv has alarmed the aristocratic
wives OF Egypt. who fear their hus-
bands vziH follow suit and have plural
wives
The Washington times., 1910-02-07
MEMORIAL SERVICE
IS HELD By EAGLES
Impressive Ceremonies Mark Oc-
casion-ReEresentstive Sulzer
Makes Principal Address.
. impressiEe ceremoin.

WIN impressive ceremonies. Of
which music and euIogfstiC addresses
were the features, Washington Aerte,
Ha. rs. FratsrnaI Order OF Eagles,
last ntzht hoD0Ced those who
we're called from its ranks to the
HIoags OF sorrow" during the past
year.
The Eat5onsI TheatsTs n which
these Fosmorial services were held.
was crowded with members OF the
aeris and their relatives and friends.
Black bunting and palms and other
green's decorated the interior OF the
fhseter. On tire stage, where the Of
6cers and honOred guests were seat
ed. bright flowers and greens were
4he decoration.
The principal euIoEistfo address
was made BY Representative William
Su1Z6T. Past Worthy President Ward
Savage also addressed the gathering
The roll call OF the departed ones was
read by Worthy Secretary J. Donald
Britt. As each name was read, and
no response was made, a candle was
Enuffed from the row which burned
brightly upon the stage
The Washington times., 1910-02-07
I. Q. WATERS WILL
FILED FOR PROBATE
Executors Named TO Handle Es-
tate of Georgetown
Banker.

A petition for the probate OF the VIII
OF the late Joseph G. Waters, president
OF the Potomac Savings Bank Of
Georgetown. which divides an estate
valued at SS55.O00 was fled today. Henry
Hurt and Thomas D. Waters are the
executors. The estate consists OF realty
valued at $500 and personally valued
AZ about S315,00e-
A son and two daughters who sur
1-ivs him VIII receive tie benefits OF the
estate Attorneys r Ross Perry & son
represent the executors
The Washington times., 1910-02-07
ESTABLISH HEADOUARTERs

Permanent headquarters have been
established at the Ebbitt House by the
District Commandery, Naval and Mill
tary Order OF the Spanish-American
War, and tonight The first monthly
meeting win be held IN the new quar-
tiers. The organization IS composed OF
officers and former officers who served
during the struggle with Spain
The Washington times., 1910-02-07
SHROVETIDE SUPPER.

The members and friends Of St Jo-
seph's parish viii celebrate Shrovetide
tomorrow evening with a German
supper at the National Rifles ArmOry.
The proceeds VIII 60 toward paying
the church debt The Rev Y. F.
SChmitt has been pastor Of St Joseph s
for tweuty-fOur years
The Washington times., 1910-02-07
SCIENTISTS TO FARM.

OCEAN CITY. y. J.. Feb. IA large
lot OF land at Fishing Creek has been
purchased By the Scientific Farming
and Improvement Company for scientific
agricultural purposes.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-06

library, where / said before, behind
"Once more. Jussieu," interrupted
the surgeon.
! lost sight of the agonizing periods,
tainted more than once and was re
stored 10 life by pain. Sometimes
lied. more often / shrieked aloud the
truth, and was not credited. But at
last growing wise. under the torture
! perceived what my inquisitor wished
me Tost to say. and ! vowed time al
ter time that Marion possessed the
Jewels. and Marion alone. At last Sir
Charles decided 10 believe me, and my
manglcd hand was gIudgingly releas-
ed.
I,fell into a heavy sleep before they
left the room and when ] avoke ! was
bcnumbed and very listless. The table
remained IN the room, and a lamp
thereon cast yellow glitter ROUND the
plastered walls. To the left of my
chair there yawned a deep hole in
the aoor, With bricks and earth and
stones heaped against the wall behind.
Very patiently IL was my grave,
Beudant came and made me cat and
drink. J was very faint and only ask
ed him for the time. He told me Il
was 2 o'clock upon the fourth day OF
my imprisonment.
While wondering at the news, ! fell
asleep. Beudant again awoke me with
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-06
IN MANY GUISES
Story Exciting Dash by
&Copyrigh lso by the Newspape Assoeaonl
BY Steel.

more food and sleep. Again l fell
asleep. and again l awoke to find my
self being softly carried from the Gel
lar of my grave into an adjoining
room. Ii contained. however, long
rack furnished with some dozens OF
champagne, neck downwards. and
most carefully bestowed
Next instant the door opened. | saw
the tail end OF fight of brick steps
and into the room rushed Marion lie
Mar. followed less quickly by the sur
g,Aon. The girl stopped midway on
the floor. But | did not look at her.
was roo deeply agitated. and | wish
ell TO gather up my strength Tor later
use.
"Mademoiselle lie Mar denies that
you gave her any packet, Hume?"
Does she?"
Yes. and she is here to confront
you"
ground my teeth. BAH snarl-
ed, you doubt her word. or you'd
not have brought her here. | see your
game, you wish her 10 make her own
theft bS witnessing my torture. But
your Will fail. you fool. Do you for
get that she betrayed me? She'll laugh
TO hear my screams"
Marion spoke for the first time. "Sir
Charles" she began. in low vibrating
tones, this man looks very Ill. What
have you done with him. and what
is the matter with his hand?"
He will tell you" said the surgeon,
curly.
looked up at her for the first time.
Her eyes were dilated and full of pas
sionate questioning.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-06

You pretty actress" / sneered
you know nothing. oh. OF course, you
know nothing."
Miss Lo Mar knows nothing
Hume" SAID Sir Charles, in tones OF
ice. But IL is time she knew. You
will tell her, or shall -"
You" | muttered / was little
dazed. Marion had not thought to
have me tortured. then. had TO re-
adjust my mind concerning ner.
Sir Charles nodded, and the girl
and be gazed into each others eyes
Fell mo- she cried
His fingers have been pierced with
frozen probes between the nail and
quiek!v
IL seemed TO ME that an hour passed
before their glances parted. But al
last Marion uttered a little gasping
sigh and slowly turned to me. Her
face was very pale. How you must
loathe me-" she muttered.
Yes" | answered simply. but
YOU will better understand how much.
II you will trouble to explore the room
j lately occupied"
Gomez" said Sir Charles. az once.
and he strcde ACROSS the cellar.
They were not absent long, yet
when they returned Marion had some
color in her face.
you shauld have known it. child
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-06
STATE POLITICS

Both Mont gomery and Knappen
would grace the place Judge Lur-
ton's) and fill the position with honor.
dignity and ability. Perhaps the
greater public interest will attach 10
the suggestion that Montgomery may
be given the appointment by Presi-
dent Taft. since such an appointment
would remove from the present guber-
Material situation one OF the candi-
dates. Criticism is already rife In
certain quarters of Judge Montgom-
ery's, course in retaining a seat upon
the supreme bench while actively en-
gagged in canvass for the nomina-
ton for governor.-Sault Ste. Marie
Evening News.
The formal announcement OF the
gubernatorial candidacy of Secretary
OF State Martindale for the nomina-
ton for governor Is now daily expect
ed. The real object of this, II Is
said, Is to draw Wayne county votes
away from Pat Kelley.-Bay City Tri-
bune.
II Mr.. Kelley. representing the War
ner school of politics, is TO be the
next Republican which heav-
en- forbid-Mr. Hemans should be the
Democratic nominee. For he Is the
man In Michigan best qualified to
clean Mr.. Kelley's clock.-Jackson
Patriot.
Plans of the friends OF VIM. NJ.
Smith of this city to enter the race
for the Republican nomination for at
torney-general next year, seem to be
going along well. Several state papers
have discussed his supposed candidacy
favorably. and the Saginaw, Courier
Herald intimates pretty strongly that
the entire eighth congressional district
will back him II he succeeds and
Henry c. Smith of Adrian should sue
coed Mr.. Townsend in congress, the
Smiths would be pretty well situated
politically In Michigan; for there'd be
VIM. Alden In the u. s. senate, Sam
and Hank" I'm the lower house, Bit
as attorney-general And IL more are
wanted there is an endless chain OF
'em here in Michigan.-St. Johns
News.
Townsend would be very foolish to
throw away one OF his best assets
that of being a live congressman-in
making his canvass for senator. Sen
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-06
EDITORIALS br TIT ptoplE.
Not a Patent Medicine.

To the Editor of The Times: There
appeared In the Detroit papers on
Dec. 25, or &c, an item relating TO the
death OF Mrs. Anna Green. This
death was reported to have been
caused by headache powders" or
tablets.
| happened to be In Detroit shortly
after this death was reported and
made 1t my business to investigate
the case and | learned that Mrs
Green died from an overdose of Dow.
er's Powders. not a proprietary pre-
paration. but preparation of opium
and ipecac almost universally pres
cribed by physicians.
Some. OF the Detroit papers made
II appear that the death of Mrs.
Green was caused by proprietary
preparation or so-called patent
medicine
| am calling your attention to this
specific incident. not In a spirit OF
criticism by any means. but simply TO
show you the manner In which pro-
prietary medicines are often misrep-
resented and the public given a wrong
impression regarding them.
+. F. KEMP,
Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. 4, 1910.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-06

ator Burrows was congressman
when he made the canvass for the
senate and SO was Senator William
Alden and SO were about 80 per cent
OF the other senators now at Wash
ACCOUNTABILITY Record
Calvin F. Houk has been re-appoint
ed postmaster at Eonwood.
Probably not surpassed in the entire
state is the record OF Miss NJ. L. Rus.
sell, who has just completed her
twenty-fifth year as register in the
probate court of Hillsdale county.
Although the longevity OF the service
in the trying position is most I'M
usual yet IL Is in the efficiency OF her
work that Miss Russell really excels.
IL Is said by her friends without fat
terry that she is more fitted to be a
probate judge than many of the men
filing those Offices In the state. Al
ways OF a pleasant disposition she has
made friends with all who have had
business TO transact with the probate
court and she is undoubtedly one or
the best known and most highly es-
teemed women in the county Hills
dale Daily Standard Herald.
The Lincoln club of HillSdale coun-
ty Is making an effort to secure Sem
ators LaFollette or Beveridge as
speakers at their annual banquet.
Hillsdale is about as Republican az
they make EN-, and the fact that they
desire to hear the message OF an In
surgent is Standardization Pa
triot.
The wise thing for a congressman
to do Is TO cut loose from Cannon and
stay with the people who are his con-
stituents This Cannon issue Is now
live one and the politician who ig-
nores Ii will find that he himself will
be ignored when the fall election or
1910 is held.-Benton Harbor News
Palladium.
One OF the evidences OF a general
awakening OF the needs Of a Demo
cratic party In this country may be
seen in the arrangements being made
all over the land to celebrate Jackson
Day, which occurs on Saturday, Jan.
3. The movement does not seem to
be result OF concerted action. but
general revival OF interest everywhere.
Charlotte Leader.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-06
GET TO WORK!

Now the new years started In,
Get to work!
Things are waiting. so begin
Get to work.
Don't proceed to fume and stew
Ger the tasks awaiting you;
What you've got to do is-do!
Get TO work.
Don't spend time on scheme or plan
Get TO work,
Dreamer" is an also ran
Get to work,
Here's a year chuck-full OF days;
You can use II lots OF ways;
See that every moment pays
Get 10 work!
You've a problem you must solve
Get to work.
Just forget each good resolve
Get TO work!
LET the dead past bury its dead"
Be your motto Go ahead"
And each day. till time for bed,
Stick to work.
PAUL WEST.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-06

Woodbine stranger known to few.
He was attired in a jaunty beaver
hat with rolling brim. brave red
waistcoat and watchguard OF massive
workmanship. To the provincial mind
of Rudolf Kidneystew this finery APP
pear~d very whimsical II provoked
him to vulgar taunts and disrespect-
full sneers. 'Fop." he cried. Dandy"
To add To his shameful behavior. II
such thing could be done. he cast
clods OF turf at the stranger. How
ever. the newcomer took this cruel
trick In good part. I'm fact. he was un-
able TO find brick or piece OF build.