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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-03

first learned Of the death of his friend
Ed Madison, from a Boston reporter
who had come aboard to interview the
Kansas Jurist on the Maine resubmis-
sion election.
1.-The only mistake I made on my
trip" said the judge, was to take
fast boat over and coIHe home on
slow boat. I wanted fast boat home
I was gone over two months and was
glad to get back home. If you have
to have story about the trip cut it
to ten lines and say liked England
and was glad to get home. That's ALL
The judge also tells an interesting
story about Pompeii and the ruins of
that city, where he spent two days, but
that is too long and too thrilling to
tell here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-03
McGINNIs OUT OF GAME.
Iowa Suffers When Sub F'uIIback Is
r Injured.

Iowa City, Ia, Oct 3.-McGinnis,
star sub-fullback of Iowa recorded
the first injury of the season by sus-
tanning a painfully wrenched shoulder
in scrlmmage yesterday. Anaesthetic
was necessary for the player before
the joint could be replaced and he
will be out the entire season.
McGinnis has been counted on as
one of Iowa's stellar reserves and he
had already been given a first place
in the sublime.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-03
LADY MAYOR SPEAKS.
Mrs. Wilson to Tell Chicago of Being
Boss of HunneweI.

Chicago, Oct. S.-..The job of being
mayor will be the subject of an ad-
dress at the art institute here next
Thursday night by Mrs. Ella Wilson,
mayor Of Hunnewell, Kan.
The city council of Chicago last
night accepted an invitation to be
present at the meeting which will be
held under the auspices of the Hi
nois Woman's press association.
Mayor Wilson will be accompanied
by her chief of police and chief clerk.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-28

6ciency appropriation bills in the past
have been little less than petty graft,
Subordinate officials of Congress who
work only few months in the year
have drawn sums ranging from few
hundred to several thousand dollars for
alleged extra services, although the gov
ernment has never asked or collected
any rebate for the months in which no
service was rendered
The labor involved in the preparation
of the Manual and Digest may or may
not be worth $1,000. We are inclined to
believe that it is not The publication
appears year after year, and the fresh
matter which It contains, even at the
beginning of new Congress, is not of
large extent. The work should, how
ever, be part of the officials regular
duties, and if he is already an over
worked individual his compensation
should be made sufficient. The present
House of Representatives can add to
its already excellent record by eliminat-
ing all these gifts to subordinate off
cials and putting the administration of
the House upon legitimate business
basis.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-28

Samuel Gompers, president Of the
American Federation of Labor, yester-
day declared he will offer no apology to
Justice Wright and other members of
the District Supreme Court for the
charge of contempt which has been
lodged against him, together with his col
leagues, John Mitchell and Frank Morri-
son
"If 1 were conscious of offending a
child unjustifably," said Mr.. Gompers. Il
would abjectly apologize. This whole
case was planned and cooked up by JUS
tice Wright" Mr.. Gompers says he has
done nothing whatsoever which requires
an apology, and adds that nothing will
be retracted.
Although the special committee which
investigated the alleged defiance of the
courts action in the Bucks Stove and
Range injunction case found the three
labor leaders at fault, It has been as
sumed that an apology would satisfy the
court. The labor men Justify their ac-
tions through the use of the constitu-
tional right of free speech and the free
press.
Mr.. Gompers left last night with Mr..
The Washington herald., 1911-06-28
BIG SEIZURE OF OPIUM
MADE IN NEW YORK CITY
Drug Valued at $4,000 Found in Poultry Store and
in Living Rooms of Prisoner

New York, June N.-The largest seizure
OF opium ever made in this city-S55
pounds Of the drug, valued at $1,000
was made to-day by central office de-
tectives. The seizure was the result of
information received by the police that
large quantities Of opium were being
shipped to Boston and other cities in the
East from some man in Chinatown here
and followed the arrest of Coon Chong
or George Chong, manager of 1.-The ORR
entail Restaurant in Pell street, and own
er of grocery stores in Boston and Lynn.
The police have known for some time
that there was a leak OF opium from
Chinatown to Eastern cities, but up to a
short time ago were not able to trace
It here owing to the clever methods used
by trafhckers in the drug. Then they
heard that Chong knew more Of the busi-
ness than they had supposed. Chong
came back from San Francisco about two
months ago, where he had gone to be
married, and brought his Chinese wife
back with him. He lives on the top floor
OF 1876 Worth street and is known as a
successful merchant Detectives trailed
him from his restaurant to his home
and to the store of O'NeiIl & Collins, at
f75 Chambers street, where the Chinese
buy their chickens.
A few days ago they heard that Chons
The Washington herald., 1911-06-28
An Example in New York.

Many citizens in Washington are
greatly interested in the excess charges
which they are compelled to pay to the
express and transportation companies
for the delivery of packages in1fhe near
by suburbs. AS The Washington Her
aid has emphasized upon more than one
occasion, the citizens suffer because
these companies arbitrarily fix a re-
stricted territory in which free delivery
is made Up to the present time the
situation has not been relieved More
than this. it is not at all likely that any
relief will be afforded. This is because
there is no authority anywhere which
can take up the question and give il
consideration.
1t is different in New York Re
Gently citizens of Brooklyn made the
same complaint about the express anu
transportation companies, and the public
service commission held an examina-
ton. All the facts in the case were
related, and the commission settled the
dispute by enlarging the zone in which
free delivery should be accorded. This
decision was not, perhaps, satisfactory
to the companies, and they are probably
quite convinced that the public service
commission has no excuse for existence.
But the public service commission
will continue to take up the questions
in which the public are concerned, and
not only in New York. but in many of
the States and cities, similar commits
sions are proving their value to the
community every day.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-28
Great Meteor stream.

From Harper's Weekly.
Denning, one Of the most accomplished
and assiduous students Of meteors, is of
the opinion that the August meteors.
which radiate from the constellation
Perseus, and are sometimes popularity
called the Tears Of st. Lawrence" be-
long to stream so broad that the earth.
travelling between eighteen and nineteen
miles second. occupies seveH weeks in
crossing it. This would make the width
of the stream, IL the earth trayersed II
at a right angle to its course. nearly So.-
oOo.o0o miles. These meteors are scatter
ed all around the orbit In which they
travel. so that some Of them are visible
every year. They are believed to be con-
nected with bright comet which ap-
peared in 1862 and is supposed to have a
period OF about 10 years. The outer end
OF the elieptical meteor stream is stu
ated far beyond the orbit Of Neptune.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-28

had some Of the drug hidden in the
poultry store and to-day they went there
to investigate. They were told that Chong
had asked permission to leave a box
there for a short time, and that 1t was
supposed to contain crockery Of some
kind. 1t was marked, Glass; handle
with care" Inside the detectives found
$50 pounds of gum opium IN the shape in
which it is imported from China, wrapped
in leaves.
While they were looking it over Chong
came in and was arrested. He did not
know anything about opium. The box
had been given him to take care of, he
said. He was taken to police headquar-
tiers and then to Commissioner Shields
ofice and turned over to the Federal
authorities - r..
The detectives went to Chong's rooms,
at 1876 Worth street, and his wife opened
the door. They told her that Chong was
busy and could not get around, but that
he had sent them for opium. Then Mrs.
Chong hauled out from under the bed
70 pounds Of raw opium, so pounds OF
the cooked product ready for the pipe,
and 80 pounds Of yen chez, or opium
that has been smoked and is used again.
It was too late then to arraign ChonS
in Commissioner Shields Office, so he
spent the night at headquarters and will
be arraigned in the morning.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-28
MONUMENT TO J. W. DANIEL.
Sir Moses Ezekiel Selected as the
Sculptor.

From the Baltimore Sun
No Virginian in the past quarter of a
century has been more admired or beloved
than John w. Daniel. His eloquence, his
charming personality, his devotion to his
State, won and held the warm friendship
Of his people. His long and honorable
record in the United States Senate COM
PEELED the respect OF the country. In the
closing years Of his life no candidate
dared dispute his right to his seat In the
Senate, and he was reelected without a
dissenting vote. His old comrade-in-arms
in the Confederate army, Sir Moses
Ezekiel, the sculptor, whose long resi-
dence in Romo has not weakened his
love for Virginia, has agreed to model a
statue OF Daniel to be erected IN bis
home city, Lynchburg. To erect the
monument $4,000 is required, and his
friends have decided to invite contribu-
tions from the admirers Of the late SEN
ator. They viii make no organized cam
paign for the money, nor will they
solicit funds. and this is as Senator
Daniel himself would have wished No
contribution of more than 800 will be
accepted. as this is intended to be a VOL
untary popular tribute to favorite son
Of Virginia
The Washington herald., 1911-06-28
Reciprocity in the Senate.

The path for the passage through the
Senate of the reciprocity agreement
with Canada in unamended shape is now
unobstructed. The Root amendment
which practically rendered the agree
ment imperative, in so far as it related
to the wood pulp and paper schedule,
has been rejected without the formality
ofarecord vote. No date has yet beep Sc
lected for final action upon the agree
ment, but it is quite evident that this
cannot be much longer delayed and that
a majority of the Senate will be
recorded in the affirmative.
This does not mean, however, an end
of the present session. The farmers
free list bill and the revision OF the
wool schedule must still be acted upon,
while the House, shortly after the
Fourth of July, will take up the revision
of the cotton schedule and send It to
the Senate for consideration 1t was
demonstrated some time ago that the
Democrats and the insurgent Republi-
cans could, if they so desired, enact
some revision of the tariff, but the situ-
alton in the Senate changes with such
dramatic and kaleidoscope rapidity that
it would be impossible now tc make
accurate prediction as to the final out
come There is a growing sentiment,
which is shared by the representatives of
the large manufacturing interests, in
favor of speedy revision of the tariff,
in order that the agitation may not be
prolonged at the expense of business.
President Taft has, however, announced
that he will not approve any bill re-
vising the tariff until the tariff commits
sion shall have made its report. This
means that Congress will either ignore
the subject until next session or that it
will place upon the President the re-
sponsibility of veto.
In this connection it is interesting to
note the change in political alignment
referred to by Senator Bailey in his
recent speech in the Senate ''Reciproc-
ity," said he, ''has a curious history
Some Democrats now call it step in
the right direction, and yet some Demo-
Gratis haze generally refused to take
that step. Every Democratic Senator
voted against the provision of the Nc
Kinley bill which authorized the negoti-
alton of trade agreements" In addition
to this, Senator Bailey pointed out
that one of "the ablest and strongest
Democrats who ever honored the House
with his service"-Representative Tur-
ner, of Georgia-wrote a minority re-
port denouncing reciprocity, while" he
added, "in our campaign book of 1907
appears more terrific denunciation of
reciprocity than havaeyer spoken or
written"
Thus it is evident that times change,
and the Democrats change with them.
Nevertheless. it is the present which
counts, and there is no doubt where the
Democrats now stand. They are for
reciprocity, and it is their votes which
will place it upon the statute books.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-28
a Matter Of One Thousand pollars

When the deficiency appropriation bill
was recently before the House there
was considerable discussion over an
item of $1,000 to be paid to the clerk
to the Speaker for "the preparation Of
the Manual and Digest" The appropri-
alton was finally made, but the consider
alton of the matter was enIightening.
The salary Of the clerk to the Speaker
IS $1,000 year. It is generally con-
eeded that this is small compensation
for the important duties which that on
cial renders. but the fact stilI remains
that salaries ought not to be increased BY
indirect means. It IS no excuse % say
that tie present House IS following IN
the footsteps Of It's predeeessor The
items which have been Included n de-
The Washington herald., 1911-06-28
The District National Guard.

A correspondent of The Washington
Herald who has served in the regular
army pays high tribute to the per-
sonnel of the District National Guard.
He says that the recent 'fhike" of the
Second Regiment was participated in
by the members of the organization with
much enthusiasm and that they gladly
prohted by the practical knowledge
which they obtained concerning camp
life. In their work the District soldiers
compared most favorably with the
regulars under similar conditions.
Criticism is made, however, of the
apparent lack of enthusiasm and interest
on the part of the District people in
the work which the National Guard is
so effectively doing. If there is this
apathy, it certainly ought not to exist.
The civilian soldier has always been
bulwark to the nations strength, and
a military reserve that is efficient, loyal,
dhu WCl SQuippSu - AOuuOdllOlIa upOi
which the country can safely rest. For
this reason, The Washington Herald
seconds the appeal of its correspondent
for larger degree of interest in the
work of the District soldiers. With
them it is labor of patriotic love.
They have reached their present ex-
cellent standing under adverse condi-
tons, lacking an armory and develop
ing a military value in spite of the
minimum of assistance.
The men in the District National
Guard have always rendered a most
excellent account of themselves when
occasion has required. They ought to
be aided in every possible way, and es-
pecially they ought to be made to feel
that the people of the District appreci-
ate their devotion to the country's flag
The Washington herald., 1911-06-28
THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH.

The village nhy still is found beneath the chestnut tree but
from it comes no changing sound of hammer swinging free the VII
layers have gathered round what they see The smith,
he man of might of large and snewy frame and from his
plug takes bite and starts in to declann WELL boys 1t really
WAS sight the way that game We had
base when stepped up ba the pitchers hard to
tracehe knows where he is abut just looked him the face
and knocked the blamed ball fat Well stranger, what is that
saw? Your needing shoes Oh take your cheap old plug
away you give the blues busy here to-day to shoe
old angaroos Yes bows that hit brought in all and struck
the beacer dumb really thought that ptcerd fat knocked
him out plumb Oh when it playing ball your unce
going some The farmers the hy door have their pow
shares ground they make the worthy blacksmith soeey should
be the pound they interrupt him Ger and Ger and get his
unuound WALT Mason.
Copyright Bu. b GszssaEn
The Washington herald., 1911-06-28
CONTRACT AWARDED
FOR THE FIREWORKS
One Feature of the Fourth
Is Assured.

In spite Of a shortage of 500 in the
treasury of the committee on the safe
and sane Fourth, the contract for pyro-
technic displays has been awarded, and
several boxes of fireworks are now on
the way to this city.
Steps toward raising the money needed
to make expenses and contributions bal
ance have been taken, and committee
men are busy in personal campaign for
subscriptions. The rain yesterday pre-
vented soliciting, and the treasury was
not sweIIed appreciably. Treasurer George
w. White expects contributions to the
fund win be sufficient to pay bills. as he
says some money is expected even after
the Fourth
The Washington herald., 1911-06-28

entire population Of the United King
dom win come under the proposed law.
In the insurance against unemployment
the worEmen viii pay S cents a week,
the employer S cents, and the state will
contribute one-fourth Of the entire cost
A peculiar arrangement is made for de-
ciding what constitutes a job. There
will be an impartial court of referees
to decide on the merits of the place Of
fered, and whether the man seeking
employment must take the position or
whether it is not suited to him, so he
can remain out of work and draw the
pension. 1t is expected that 100000
worLmen will be included in the plan.
A special fund is to be created to pro-
vide for periods of extraordinary dis
tress among working people Estimates
place the total sum to be raised in the
first year at about $I2ooooooo
This country has not yet reached con-
dition where such insurance viii prove
popular, but with the progress of old
age pensions and health insurance in
Germany, France, and England, it is
only a question of a few years when
agitation in this country will bring it
to the fore. 1t is a socialistic doctrine,
but it is humanitarian, and when prop
eriy presented will appeal to many
Americans Union labor and fraternal
and secret organizations have already
embodied many of the features as
fundamentals in their bodies. 1t is
well that the nation as whole study
the workings of such pension and in
surance laws where they are being en-
acted, so as to be prepared to discuss
them intelligently should they be in
troduced here.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-28
REPORTS OF SMUGGLING
EXAGGERATED, SAYS LOEB
PARIS Figures Based on ImpOrtations by Many Who
Claim Exemption Arrests Yet Made.

PAIRS statement that the amount in
volved was in the neighborhood Of S.
OOO. 900. He explained that in making that
estimate PaPr undoubtedly included
number of importations which in the
collectors opinion were imported by per-
sons who were IN a position to take ad-
vantage of the nonresident clause IN
the law as the law stood at the time
when the importations were made. Mr..
Loeb said that Parr took the position
that the importers OF the jewelry in ques-
ton were not bona fide nonresidents,
and that he Jumped all the cases together
In making his estimate The collector
was particular to insist that in speaking
of the importation which he believes
come under the nonresident clause, he
was not referring to those, evidence con-
cerning which is now in the hands OF
the United States attorney.
When Mr.. Parr was questioned about
this phase of the case he said that he
didn't quite catch the collectors point,
and added that there were some matters
which he had not yet revealed to the
government prosecutor. He had given
the United States attorney enough to
make a good start on. he said. and he
gave the impression that the big case,
to which he has said the Jenkins case
was only a beginning, remains still In
his own hands.
Mr.. Parr said that as he Is the only
man in the government service who has
had anything to do with investigating
the smoothly working smuggling plant
in which a New York man is said by
Parr to have been the motive power
and certain customs employees the run
ming gear, and that he alone is able to
estimate correctly the extent Of the
frauds practiced.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-28

New York, June E.-Richard Parr, the
deputy surveyor of the port, who spends
most of his time unearthing schemes to
defraud Uncle Sam of his just dues in
the way Of duties, took day on to-day,
and tonight said that he hadn't thought
Of smugglers all day. He said that he
would get busy again tomorrow, and in
timated that there might be further de-
velopments in a day or two in the case
which the government is trying to make
out against Nathan Allen, of Kenosha,
Wis, and John r. Collins, Of Nashville,
who are accused by Parr of smuggling
valuable jewelry into this port.
Mrs. Helen Dwelle. or Jenkins, as she
has been known, for whom a large part
OF the smuggled jewelry is said to have
been purchased. is said to be busy max
ing out a more complete list of the pres
ents which she received and most of
which, she says. were reclaimed by one
OF the donors. Although Mr.. Parr said
he had taken a day off on the case, he
had talked with Mrs. Jenkins during the
day.
Collector Loeb said to-day that the
smuggling case had been exaggerated;
that he considered 1t unbecoming any
government officer to say much more
about it. He said that the investigation
had been already hampered by the pre-
mature publicity given the case, and that
in any event he couldn't see how there
could be more to say until the govern
ment had carried the work somewhat
further.
According to the collector there is a
difference of opinion between himself
and Parr concerning the value of the
jewelry said to have been smuggled. The
collector said so when asked about Mr..
The Washington herald., 1911-06-28
British National insurance.

England's old age pension law has
proven so successful that most radical
measure has recently been introduced
in the British Parliament. Consul
General Grifiths, at London, describes
in detail the proposed measure, which
he predicts will eventually be enacted
into law, although it may be modified
in many details. The principle of the
bill has been approved by leaders of
public opinion in Parliament represent
ing every element.
The proposed measure is divided into
two parts; first. compulsory insurance
against loss of health, and, second, In
surance against unemployment There
is also provision for voluntary insur-
ance. against illness under certain con-
ditions.
In the compulsory insurance the fund
viii be contributed to in varying meas
ure by the employer, the enploye, and
the state. All those whose earnings
are under the income tax limit, viz.
s77S year, are included in the work.
ings Of the proposed law. Schooi-tesch-
ers are provided for in a separate
scheme The general deduction from
wages is to be 8 cents a week IN the
case Of man and 6 cents for woman.
It is estimated that the approximate
number of benehciaries in the compui-
sorry class viii be o,aooooo men and g.
oooooo women. The voluntary class
win probably add million to these 6g-
nres, 50 thes nearly oee-third q; shs
The Washington herald., 1911-06-28
FIVE NoNsUPPoRr CASES.

Two Husbands Ordered to Pay
Smn11 Sums weekly.
Eve cases OF nonsupport were disposed
Of in Police Court yesterday by Judge
Pugh. Three OF the wives were recon
ciled to their husbands. One win re-
ceive g a week from her spouse, and
another. Mrs. Lena Fuchs, will be paid
81 week by Jacob Fuchs.
Mrs. Fuchs asked the court to make
Fuchs support her. Judge Pugh asked
how much she wanted. and she replied.
without hesitation. Two dollars week."
Fuchs heard this. and reached for his
pocketbook TO get the first installment.
then Mrs. Fuchs regretted her request.
but Judge Pugh decided the amount
should not be raised.