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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

A New York theatrical manager Is
going to produce Chinese play. Now
We shall probably have a controversy
over the Chinese players.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

Sir Thomas Upton says he will
make another attempt to win the cup.
You can't keep squirrel on the
ground.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

Many a Chicago man awakes from
dreams of baseball to be told to get
out and shovel snow.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

Whenever we hear Of a man adver-
Using for wife In leap year we are
led to wonder what Is wrong with
him
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

Accidents will happen. A New York
judge has refused to grant wealthy
woman q divorce.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

At this time of the year almost any
baseball scribe can bat 300 in the
Hope league.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

A Missouri girl demands $4,000 for
seven kisses. Prices are going up az
cry day.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

China's republic seems to have
quite as much trouble as the defunct
monarchy.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

A woman in Virginia bought a $4,000
painting for So. but usually art COL
lectors buy So paintings for $4,000.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

all knowledge
He
and Peter and his people, But
you nave Deen neo
oneh finds tile prais
serva wants republic said The and
Of dynasty"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

Keep out of Mexico. Keep out Of
trouble.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

Dutch
legislation this end Shortly aerward of the Dutch
Princess Juliana.
The duchess described girl impatient Of
deas
able
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

Big feet may be Joy. but mostly to
the shoemaker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20

such tax imposed by the laws of such
other state or country: Provided, That
a like exemption is made by the laws
OF such other state or country in favor
of estates of citizens of this state, but
in such cases no exemption shall be
allowed until the tax provided for by
the law of such other state or country
shall be actually paid. guaranteed or
secured in accordance with law"
If Judge Dana decides against the
state, that may end the lawsuit On
the other hand, if the tax commission
wants the further protection of an
authoritative decision from the su-
preme court. the attorney general will
take the case up for review If it
should be against the Hawley heirs, it
will likewise go to the supreme court
While the case affects a consider
able number of estates of persons who
are interested in Kansas corpora tons
the most important feature of the law
suit is that the tax commission shall
have All authoritative decision to guide
it in its adninistratfo of this law
Judge Dana has intimated that he viii
probably announce his decision tomor-
row morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20
THE HAWLEY CASE.
\ Question of Facts as Presented by
Contentious of the State.

Yesterday at the solicitation of the
--+,--a1-s for the state and the heirs
Of the Hawiey estate. Judge Dana laid
other pending business to one side ana
heard the arguments of counsel upon
+ba light of the state TO tax the es-
fare Of the HawIey heirs in the Katy
and Orient railroads. The question
turns upon a construction of that
-basa Of the inheritance tax law
1,hir1 provfdes that if Kansas heirs
are exempted from taxation upon their
corporate stocks in corporations IN
orEe- states which have an inheritance
tax law then the Kansas law exempts
from taxation the heirs of other states
who have inherited stocks in Kansas
corporations
The Hawley heirs inherit over half
a million dollars worth of stock In the
KATY and Orient. which are Kansas
corporations. The New York law eX-
enpts Kansas heirs from the payment
of an Inheritance tax upon New YORK
CORPORATIONS and New York has an
inheritance tax law where the rate Is
higher than it is in Kansas The sec
ton OF the statute which Judge Dana
is asked TO construe for the protection
of the state tax commission, who rec
commended the bringing OF the suit.
merely as a test case, reads as follows
Property of the estate of a non
resident decendent which is situated
in the state at the time Of his death.
If subject to tax of like character
with that imposed by this act BY the
law of the state or country where de-
cedent had his residence. shall be
subject only TO such portion of the tax
hereby imposed as may be in excess of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20
MARSHALL'S BAND.
1t VIII Head the Big Motor Parade
Sunday Afternoon.

Marshall's band will probably head the
big auto parade in Topeka at 2.3e O'Clock
Sunday afternoon. MarShalS always
shows public spiritedness. and it has been
intimated by officials of the band that the
invitation to march at the head of the
procession Sunday will be formally &C
cepted at the meeting of the Shawnee
Motor League in the rooms of the Com :
mercial club at O'Clock tonight One o.
two other bands have also stated tina :
they would be glad to participate in the
parade.
W. w Webb president of the Shawnee
Motor League. has received word from
Manhattan that thirty-two cars wiwIl
make the trip to Topeka from that place.
and he has been informed that a dozen
cars will be here from Hoyt. aside from
a dozen from Wakarusa, and delegations
from other points.
Charles W. Barnes, president of the
Kansas State Automobile association. will
be one of the speakers at the meeting to-
night, and also D. E Watkins of Kansas
City, Kan. secretary of the association
Explanation will be made as to why
Sunday was chosen as the day for the
parade. The subject of good roads viii
be discussed also
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20
MAKE 1T 8 CLUBS.
Central League Will Drop Four Pres
.ant Towns.

South Bend. Ind. Sep-. 20.-At the
meeting of the Central League early
in October II is expected that four
cities will be dropped and the league
reduced to an eight league organize
ton
According to the plan outlined.
Terre Haute. GAINESVILLE, Akron and
Canton will withdraw. leaving the cir
cult composed OF Fort Waxne, South
Bend, Grand Rapids, Dayton. Sprirg
field, Ohio. Wheeling, Erie ard
Youngstown
Akron and GAINESVILLE. it is said viii
net make an attempt to enter another
league. but Canton expects to com bfne
with Ohio and Pennsylvania clubs ard
form a new circuit. Terre Haute prc1-
ably will endeaTor to procure a fran
chise in the Three I League
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20
CHANCE RECEIVERS.
Cub Managers VIII Be in Good Condi-
ton. Doctor Says.

New York, Sept. 20.-Frank Chance,
manager of the Chicago Nationals. is
recovering rapidly from the operation
which he underwent to relieve brain
pressure resulting from injuries TO his
skull caused by being hit repeatedly by
pitched balls. His doctor said today
that Chance would be up in a week
and would be able to play in the Chi
cago championship series.
Mr. Chance could put on his play
ing clothes and enter the game in
three weeks if there We're any neces-
sity for it, the doctor said, but I
have advised him TO give up any vio-
lent exercise for the rest of this sea-
son. He will be all right in the spring
and will be in better condition as a
player and a manager than he mas
been in two years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20
BABY NEARLY LOSES THUMB.
Little John Roach Falls Upon Glass
TUImbIer.

John Roach. the infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. NJ Roach of 1O7 East Thir-
teenth street. nearly severed his left
thumb by a peculiar accident at his
home about 10 O'Clock this morning.
The baby was playing with a glass
tuTnbler. He fell and the rim of the
glass which he carried in his left hand
cut a deep cash in the base of the left
thumb
Mrs Roach sent for Dr.. J. NJ.
Arnis. who dressed the wound Mean
while neighbors held the chiId's wrist
to prevent too much loss of blood Mr.
Roach is a cigarmaker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20
Revillon Freres Furs

The '.Beaumou"-in cIeverIy
designed French patterns Of
misty shadow lace or fine silk
net in white or flesh tint,
sprinkled with little black che
mile dots in clusters. Price
S1.O0 yd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20


The makers of these suits the into
them that the price would brought tailoring
the level of higher priced suits-and they
Well the fashionable lines
trim, good fitting, with distinctive little
touches of tasteful trimming, in smart,
plain styles. In a good variety of fall
fabrics and the best colOrings-at S145O and
S24.5O
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20
..eIorY CONS aed See How eETs-IT wOrrks :

s-GETS-IT." the new corn cure on a new
principle, works like the touch OF a fairy :
wand No more knives, razo-s, files OF
other instruments Of torture for corn
sufferers No more Salves. plasteFs anE
bandages that hurt the rest of the toe
more than they relieve the corn.
'-GETS-IT never irritates or turns the
true flesh raw It is safe as water But
my how it .4oes get after coFns bunions
caIlouses and warts It works painless
Iy. but It shriveIs EN- right up till they
drop on. leaving the firm. healthy flesh
underneath.
"GETS-TT-' Is guaranteed to give salts
faction. your money is refunded
All druggists sell .-GETS-TTF at . cents
a bottle. CT II will be sent on receipt Of
price by E Lawrence & Co. Chicago
Sold in Topeka by W F. Lake Brunt
Drug Co, Geo. W. StanSfIeid, J. P
RQW{sy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-20
CHANGED TO FLAMBEAU ROOMS
The Democratic Rally at Mote Park
Chapman to Speak

I. was announced at noon today that
the Democratic rally under the au-
spices of the Topeka Woodrow Wilson
club. scheduled TO be held tonight at
Notes park will be held in the
Democratic F1ambeau club rooms on
Kansas avenue. The officers and mem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
SUBMITS COVENANT
 ID IRISH UN|ON|STS

Belfast Ireland, September 19.-Sir Edward Carson, ex-solicitor general for Ireland, will submit for the approv- al of the Ulster unionist council the wording of the covenant which Ulster unionists throughout the province will sign September 2S The covenant will be as follows:
 Being convinced that home rule would be disastrous to the material
 well being of Ulster as well as to the whole of Ireland, subversive to our civil and religious freedom, destructive to our citizenship and perilous to the unity of the empire, we whose names are underwritten, men of Ulster, loyal subjects of His Gracious Majesty King George, humbly relying on God, in whom our fathers in days of stress and trial, confidently trusted; hereby pledge our selves in solemn covenant throughout this. our time of threatened calamity, to stand by one another in defending for ourselves and for our children our cherished position of equal citizenship in the United Kingdom; and in using all means which may be found necessary to defeat the present conspiracy to set up home rule in Ireland; and in the event of such parliament being forced upon us we solemnly and mutually pledge ourselves to refuse to recos- nize it's authority. in the sure confi- dence that God will defend the right. covenant similar In tenor has been prepared for signature by the Ulster women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
NOLAN DECLINES
 PANAMA POSITION

Washington, September 19.-Harry F.. Nolan. appointed secretary to the lega- ton at Panama who was recently ar- rested in New York with Marion Mac Wicker, young Scotch girl, and later discharged by court, today formally ce- clined his appointment in the diplomatic service. His action relieved the state de- partment, officials say of some embarrass- ment.
 Nolan, with his father, who came here from Chicago, conferred with Acting Sec retary Wilson today and 1t was said it was a probability that President Taft might be asked to decide the question. Later, however. the problem was solved by Nolan declining the appointment and the following statement was issued;
 MT. Nolan called at the department of state today and that, although his conduct had been grossly misreported and distorted as shown by the upshot of the proceedings in New York. nevertheless owing to the disagreeable notoriety which had been given the matter, he decided that he would prefer not to ask for any appointment at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
WILL
 PETITION MIR. TAFT
Many Questions Are Dis. cussed at Convention
 in Richmond

Richmond, Va, September 19.--Ths National League of Postmasters, which opened its convention here today to- night announced through It's officers that delegation will present peti- tion to President Taft on Monday ask ing that all fourth class postmasters in the states south of the Ohio and also west of the Mississippi rivers be placed on the civil service classified lists.
 It is said that the petition will con- tain the signatures of 10000 post masters. President c. L. Barry, in his annual address, called attention to the need of civil service reform, that idea being discussed by other speakers. The relation of the postoffice inspector to the service and to the public was ths subject of an address by Inspector George Daniels of St. Louis.
 Penny postage, parcels post, postal savings banks, rural delivery, the class ihcation of fourth class postmasters and variety of other topics were dis cussed today. More than 800 postmast- CTS of the third and fourth class are in attendance. representing 22,000 of the 57,000 postoffices in their classes. A model postoffice in the convention hall is handling their mail matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
ENGINEER SHOT ON
 FISHING TRIP

Mobile, September 19.-Chlef Engine Odderstol of the United States revenue cutter Davy was accidentally shot and seriously wounded while on fishing trip fin the Conecuh river near Brewton, Ala. today, according to meagre reports re- oeived here tonight He was In boat with a party of friends whom a gun in the boat was accidentally discharged by a member of the party. Although 1t is noi thought that the wound will prove fatal physicians at Brewton, to which place tce injured man was taken, think It Will De some time before the engineer will he able to report for duty. The revenue cutter Davy is lying at New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
TAKES FRENCH LEAVE
 WITH DUTCH GOLD

Amsterdam, Holland September l9-The financial agent named Hiddink. who has disappeared from Amsterdam and whose dealings with the Ontvang GU Betaalkan- toor bank are to be the subject of 8 judicial inquiry, was the representative here of a United States and Mexican con cern Hiddink carried on satisfactory dealings with the bank for 10 years. These transactions for a while were broken off on account of the banks dissatisfaction with one of them. Some months ago the relations were renewed when iiiddink pre- sented drafts amounting to SS7,5e0 accom- panied by certificates of shares sold in New York for which he received cash
 The drafts in the pool were returned from New York unpaid. the certificates not being accepted. They were stamped either worthless or not as valuable as had been represented, it is alleged. Hid dink fled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
MR. TAFT SPEAKS
 AT CELEBRATION

Chelsea, Mass, September 19-Final re- mobilization of Chelsea, destroyed by fire in 1908, was celebrated tonight in the dedication of the last of her new public buildings-a postoffice-with a banquet at which President Taft was the guest of honor
 T am glad you found that the limits of our constitution. which has been so criticised for narrowness and it's inability to help tho people. and even the absence of laws, work but little diversity when those in distress must have immediate relief" he said in explaining how the gov ernment had recognized the call from Chelsea for new public building. "Congress usually calls a public build ings bill a pork barrel, in which each congressman interested Is supposed to get a little pork We spent great sums for public buildings but isn't it right that we should, and that we should have buildings not only models of utility but artistic also?
 zone of the greatest errors of the last Congress was the repeating of an act which called for the employment of the best architects for the planning of our public buildings"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
THIRTY INJURED IN
 STREET CAR RIOT
Strikers DemOlish Six Cars in the Principal Streets.
 Battle With Police

Superior. Wis. September 1s.-A mob ol 5ooo strikers and sympathizers tonight at tackled the principal street car lines 1T Superior, wrecking six cars and oeatlhe crews and guards. There was furious fighting and more than 30 persons were injured none, it is believed, fatally. The police fought desperately. Trouble came after a. parade of union men, arranged by the Superior Trades and Labor assen- bly,. Several cars manned by non-unoin men which attempted to pass through the procession were held up. The crowd threw sticks and stones through the win dows and sides. regardless of passengers
 Two policemen on each car and large number of officers summoned to the scene were unable to stop the destruction and escape was invariably baked by the trol- ley pole being thrown off the wire by the mob.
 A car was attacked on a principal street by a mob of several thousand and win dows were smashed. A number of pas sengers. as well as the motorman and conductor, were cut and bruised. A squad of policemen with drawn revolvers res cued the car crew. The strikers then took possession of the car and ran il to the barn.
 The police were powerless and Sheriff McKinnon was ordered to swear in depu- ties to quell the disturbance.
 Every policeman on the force. specials and regulars was enlisted and late to- night a semblance Of order was restored. although hundreds of shouting men and boys paraded the streets.
 lzx ready to disperse mobs with nose and thoroughout the evening four automobiles loaded with officers repeatedly charged the mob.
 The rioting started when :he parade of shrinking carmen and hundred of sym pathizers terminated at a hotel Just as the band stopped playing car came into view It was stormed by the mob
 A shower of stones thrown at the motor men, conductors and policemen on the car, was followed by sticks, cans, bot ties and pieces of metal Every pane of glass in the car was shattered and police in the car attempted to draw ne blinds The conductor and motorman stood their ground for a time. but the steady strearn of missiles forced them to crawl Under the seats cut and bleeding.
 Many in the crowd were struck An aged woman was hit with 9 rock and a deep gash was cut in her head Finally 8 police automobile charged the crowd and drew up alongside the car. Four of- ficers boarded the car and took off the crew. As the automobile was driven rapidly away a paving block nit Police man Hunter on the back of the head, and Policeman Hawkens also was nit with a stone.
 Strikers then took possession of the car and slowly pulled it through the crowd Two of the strikers stood on he front platform. waving union flags and the crowd ceased it's rioting. Nearly 200 per sons boarded the car and stripped 1t of everything that could be torn loose. It was run slowly down Tower avenue, fol- lowed by thousands of cheering men and boys. and finally was landed at the barns a wreck.
 The mob then dispersed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
KILBANE WINS
 FROM O'KEEFE

New York. September 19.-Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland, champion featherweight pugilist. outpointed Ed die O'Keefe of Philadelphia in their 10-round bout at Madison Square Gar den here tonight.
 Kilbane weighed in at 125A pounds. O'Keefe at 12112
 In the opening round O'Keefe with left iab started Kilbane's mouth bleeding, but Ki1bane was nearly all ways on the aggressive. landing left jabs to the face and left and right hooks to the head, and occasionally sending in right half uppercut to the body. At long range he was al- ways better than the Philadelphian O'Keefe got to Kilbanes body several times and reached the face with his left but Kilbane's clever blocking saved him many times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
Gets New Car

Mites. Mich, September Ex-Governor Wilson got new special car this morn- ing after his wild ride last night catching up with the fast train which left St. Paul ahead of him, but which he had to overtake to reach Chicago for his eastern conenction. The car which he had been using was wooden and rocked and creaked while racing |south in q way that made the govern or's friends fear for his safety. The one to which he was tranferred in Chicago is a steel car, and also has the advantage of shower bath, which gave the first chance at a bath Governor Wilson and his party had had since Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
SICKNESS DELAYS
 HARVESTER CASE

Chicago. ILL, September 19.-On account of the sickness of Edgar Bancroft, cour- sel for the defendants the taking of testi mony in the antitrust suit of the gov ernment against the International Harves- ter company. was postponed today. It was to be decided later whether the post ponement will continue for several days, The proceedings were to have been de- voted to the presentation as evidence of the minutes of the Harvester company's director meetings. and of the meetings of the voting trustees, George W. Perkins Cyrus II. Mccormick and Charles Deer ing.
 Did you receive all the minutes that had been subpoenaed?" E. P. Grosvenor special assistant attorney general was asked.
 T will answer that question categorical iy," Mr Grosvenor replied, I've did not. "
 The hearing was postponed until tomor- row. In the interim the government coun- sel is to examine the executive committees men. directors and the minutes of all which were produced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
Tariff and Sugar Beets

Iaiunta. Colo. September 19-"lf the democratic tariff programme is adopted, it will ruin every man engaged in rais- ing sugar beets," Colonel Roosevelt here today said. The bill passed by the na- tional House abolishins the protective tariff on sugar. illustrates what sugar growers would have to fear if the demo- crats come into power. The republican schedule was adopted to sui. the sugar trust The progressive attitude is shown in the bill of Senator Bristow of Kansas. This measure reduces the tariff, but leaves sufficient duty to protect men er- gagged in growing sugar beets here and cane in Louisiana