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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-07

the Taft people hope to get few dele
gates and thus weaken the effect OF
solid home support for LaFollette-
Four delegates are to be elected at
large and % from the eleven congress
sional districts all by direct vote. In
this, the Seventh district, indications
today were said to favor the election
of one LaFollette delegate and pro-
bably the other, but on delegates at
large there Is much scratching and
confusion and the vote is expected to
be close.
At several cities hard contests are
being waged on prohibition. The anti
saloon league has conducted vigorous
with both sides claiming victory. Be
lott and Marinette are the largest cities
engaged in the struggle. At Madison a
spirited contest for mayor is being
waged between ]. V. Schubert, Demo-
crat, the present incumbent and w. J.
Mckay, Republican, the latter favor1ng
Sunday closing of saloons.
Milwaukee, April IA large vote was
polled early, the registration was the
largest in the history of the city, there
being about $4,000 names. The campaign
for mayor has been the most exciting
in the city's history and preparations
have been made by all the candidates
for getting out a full vote. David s.
Rose is Democratic candidate for
mayor and is opposed by Thomas J..
Hrlngle, RepuDncan, ana Emil oeioei'
Social Democrat.
Oshkosh, Wis, April There are
six candidates for delegates to the ma
tional Republican convention in the
Eighth districts. two sets of LaFOllette
delegates and one Taft. The weather
is good. Voting light.
Racine, Wis. April 1.-THE LaFollette
district delegates and those at large
will in probability be elected as Ra-
cine county has always been strong
for the senator. Republicans have two
of DarnncratS
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HALE CALLS A HALT.
Senator Says We Are Spending Too
Much on Army and Navy.

Washington, April THE senate
engaged for some time in the discus
sion of report printed in the Wash
ington Post today to the effect that
Secretary Tart contemplated the in
crease of the army SO as to bring the
number up to $4,000 men. The sub
ject was introduced by Senator Hale.
$9S.000,000 carried by the army ap-
preparation bill passed yesterday. He
said that he did not know whether the
author of the article had inside in
formation, but he added that it was
understood to be the plan of the chief
of staff OF the army to double the
present size of that organization. In
this connection he mentioned the fact
that this officer often acts as secretary
of war "in the prolonged, frequent and
necessary absence of the secretary"
Mr.. Hale expressed the hope that the
program for such a vast increase would
not be carried into effect. He also pro-
nounced against the plan for four bat
tleships and called attention to the fact
that 20 per cent of the governments
past, present and future wars. includ-
ing expenditures for pensions.
Senator Hale traced the increase in
military expenditures to the necessity
for protecting the Philippines which
he spoke of as a "pestflential curse"
He made the prediction that the ex-
penses would continue to pile up until
this government got rid Of these is
lands.
Senator Clapp expressing himself in
sympathy with Senator Hale suggested
reconsideration Of the army bill with
view to modifying its provisions, but
Mr.. Hale replied that the naval bill,
which would come before the senate
before a great while would afford am
pie opportunity for the senate to show
it's state of mind regarding military
expenditures.
Incidentally Mr.. Hale expressed the
opinion that the war talk between the
United States and any other country
was nonsense"
Senator Warner agreed that there
was no probability of war, but he con-
tended that it is necessary to prepare
for emergencies and said that we had
not now sufficient munitions to support
campaign of an army for one month.
Senator Hale then made motion to re-
consider the vote by which the military
bill was passed and Senator Burkett at
tackled his motive in doing so, saying that
in his opinion, the nation was made for
stthe particular purpose OF cr1tic1s1ng a
particular man who is now attracting at
tention throughout the country. This
comment was taken as direct charge
that the debate had been engineered to in
i11re Secretary Taft. The Nebraska sena-
tor said the fact that Senator Hale had
absented himself from the chamber aIter
the motion had not been made In good
faith At the conclusion Of Senator Bur-
kett's remarks Senator Frye declared that
the criticism upon his colleague was un-
tion for reconsideration of the vote on the
table which was carried
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THEIR BUSY DAY.

Inc busiest people in town this after
noon are the Edison company workers
with their hacks hauling voters to the
election places.
Inc polls are open till o'clock and
everything up to that time counts.
II the city gives the corporation the
ngnsing control, Topeka will pay more
tnan 1t will cost to produce the light
and will have $4,000 in bonds out with
interest to pay and a spiked plant
to show for them, as the Edison pro-
position for $50, couples with it the
city's agreement to give the company
the use of It's poles and wire. In other
words we pay the Edison price and we
pay interest and principal on bonds
representing property we give the use
OF to the company for nothing and we
render the rest of the property useless.
for no one can use the city plant it's
building and engines and boilers and
d1namos with the poles and wire in the
hands of the opposition.
It's shrewd scheme to get the city
contract at a most profitable rate and
spike the only opposition public light
ing in the city.
Does the city wish to pay interest
and principal on $4,000 for dead
horse?"
The same people who are fighting the
municipal plant today, fought the wa
terworks plan. Now the city has a
plant which it could sell any day for
million dollars, but it is not for sale.
Isn't it ridiculous to throw this light
franchise to the Edison company, not
only beg them to take it. and instead Of
charging them for a franchise, throw
in with the franchise, the use OF our
poles and wires on which we kindly
volunteer to pay the interest and prin-
cipal!
AS to the Commercial club it re-
versed itself twice on the municipal
ownership of the waterworkslit was
for it, against it and for it. The
Commercial club is all right when it
stands by Topeka's institutions, but
it gets little wobbly at times, when
1t Willingly. or otherwise promotes
the interests Of corporations that live
off the city against those working for
the City
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WILL TRY AGAIN.
Miners and Operators Conference Adj
journs Without Action.

Indianapolis Ind, April THE confer
ence of coal operators of Western Penn
sylvania, Ohio and Indiana and represen-
tatives of the miners of these three dis
tricts and Illinois. adjourned at Ills to-
day after having been in session for two
hours No resumption of work in the
mines of the states represented was or
dered.
The next meeting will be at Toledo
Tuesday, April IA, when an effort will be
made to revive the interstate agreement
central competitive field, consisting of
these four districts. The Illinois miners
left for Springfield to resume their Joint
district conference with the Illinois Oper-
ators President Lewis left at noon for
Kansas City to take part in the joint con-
ference of the southwest field.
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PRIMARY IN WISCONSIN.
Taft and La Toilette in Contest for
National Delegates.

La Crosse, Wis, April 7.-Al over
wisconsin today the supporters of Rob-
are contesting to determine which shall
have the delegation from Wisconsin
to the Republican national convention.
early in the year the delegation was
conceded to LaFollette without con-
test. but later the Taft men organized
and are making a contest in every pre-
cinct The bulk Of the delegation is
still admitted to be for LaFollette but
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Some Localities Report More
Than an Inch.
REACHED TO NEWTON.
West of That Point There Was
Little.
The Heaviest Recorded Since
Valentine Day.

The threatening weather conditions
of the past "a hours crystalized into
one of the best rains of the season
yesterday afternoon late, though the
real precipitation did not take place
until several hours later. A drizzling
rain began falling about 6 o'clock and
continued at intervals until 10 O'Clock
when the real rain occurred although
sprinkles occurred at intervals until
4 o'clock this morning. the entire
precipitation amounting to .73 of an
inch.
The precipitation last night was
the heaviest that has fallen in this
part of the state since st. Valentines
day. February IA, when the records
show that the rain fall amounted to
.83 of an inch. Last night was close
and sultry and sleep destroying, be-
ing the warmest night since the 25th
of October last, when the mercury
registered 60 or five degrees higher
than that of last night.
Yesterdays temperatures were high
all over the state being a number of
degrees above normal. The rain was
general over the entire eastern section
of the state with a number of light
showers scattered over central Kan
sas, the western part of the state be-
ing left entirely out of the distribution
Of moisture. There have been a num-
ber of light sprinkles in Topeka today
though the entire amount of morning
precipitation amounted to scarcely
more than a trace.
The following reports received over
the local and long distance lines of
the Independent Telephones companies
indicate the general scope of the rain:
Manhattan, April 7.-One of the heav-
lest rains of the season fell during the
night, the total amount of precipita-
tion being placed at 1.26 of an inch by
the government weather observer. The
precipitation was badly needed at this
time and will place the soil In excel
lent condition for spring crops.
Reports received at the Santa Fe
general offices in Topeka indicate that
the rain reached as far west as Hutch
inson though the fall at that point was
light. The reports from Dodge City
do not mention rain and tine pre-
sumption is that the west edge Of the
storm was somewhere between Hutch
inson and Dodge City.
ora he
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CAN HAVE HER PRINCE.
Mime. Gould's Family Finally Consents
to Her Marriage.

New York, April THAT an agree
ment has been reached among the
relatives of Nine. Gould to interpose
no further objection to her engage
ment to the Prince De Sagan was re-
norted today. All except George Gould
have consented to it. The latter is the
custodian of his sisters property.
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Wandered Away.

On last Thursday, April 2, young
man about twenty years old, right
knee crippled and goes on one crutch:
has wandered away from Prospect
Park hospital OF Atchison, Kansas,
George w. Wells. proprietor. Any in-'
formation regarding him sent to Mr..
Wells will be thankfully received.
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Wamego, April THE local weather
man is responsible for the statement
that the precipitation during the past
IL hours has amounted to seven-tenths
Of an inch.
Herington. April IA light rain ac-
companied by high wind and some
hail visited this part of the state dur
ing last night The rain will be Of
damage done by the wind and hail is
light.
Junction City, April almost an
inch of rain fell in this city during the
night.
Abilene, April IA wind and rain
storm broke on this city little after
dusk last night. Little damage was
done by the latter and the precipitation
amounted to almost an inch.
Rossville, April About an inch of
rain has fallen in this vicinity since the
Burlingame, April Almost two in
ches of rain has fallen In this county
during the past IL hours and it came
just when it was needed by the farmers
for their spring work.
Overlook, April IA hard rain fell
during the night but no one seems to
nave thought enough Of the occurrence
to measure the amount of precipitation.
Silver Lake, April THE record Of
rainfall for the past II hours indicates
that the precipitation in this part of
the county has amounted to three
fourths of an inch.
Clay Center, April IA light rain fell
in this part Of the state during last
night, the precipitation amounting to
about half an inch.
Valley Falls, April IA heavy rain
fell in this city during the night and
the clouded condition Of the sky indi-
Gates that the storm is not yet over.
Auburn. April THE portion of
Shawnee county adjacent to this place
received a number Of goca heavy
sprinkles during the night, the total
amount Of precipitation being placed at
three-fourths of an inch.
by a combined electrical wind and
rain storm during the night, during
which about half an inch of rain fell.
AS far as reported no damage was done
either by the wind or lightning
Granville, April 7.-About. an inch
of rain fell in the vicinity of this place
during the night and the farming
community is rejoicing as spring plow-
ing will be resumed with renewed en-
ergy.
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weather Indications.

Chicago, April Forecast for
kansas: Showers tonight and We'd
nesday; cooler Wednesday and In
north portion tonight
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ELECTION BULLETINS.

The state Journal will receive and
bulletin the city election returns to-
night.
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Altamont. April This place was Wis
tied by a light rain during the nigh,
accompanied by q hail which did a
small amount of damage to fruit trees
which are in bloom.
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Wakarusa. April 7.s-Nearly an inch
OF rain has fallen In this locality dur
Ing the past IL hours and the indica-
tions are that the rain is not over.
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Scranton, April 7.-One of the heav-
lest rains of the season fell in this part
of the state during the night.
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twelve hours. the heaviest fall occur
ring during the early hours Of the
night.
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Baker, April 7.-Seventy-four hum
dredths of an inch of rain has fallen
in this locality during the past twelve
hours and the indications are that
the rain period is not over. This is
the heaviest rain fall that has visited
this section of the state since early in
the winter and will prove Of an i'm
mense amount of benefit to the farm
ing community.
inches Of rain has fallen in this Sec
ton of the state during the past "a
hours and there is every indication of
more rain today. The actual meas
urement according to the report of
the government weather station in
this city was 1876 of an inch. The
rain was one Of the heaviest in
months and the ground has been
thoroughly soaked.
Fort Scott, April IA little more
than an inch and half of rain has
ing the past night. According to the
government weather station the total
precipitation amounted to 1.58 of an
inch. This section Of the state has
received a number of light showers
during the spring, but this Is the first
soaking rain of the season.
weather conditions of the past "a
hours have indicated rain almost ev-
cry hour the precipitation SO far has
amounted to scarcely more than a
trace .o2 of an inch, though there is
a probability of more rain today.
Wichita April IA light rain has
fallen in this city during the past IL
hours, the precipitation being recorded
at 10 of an inch. The sky is clear to
the west and south and the indications
are that this city was on the west line
of the body of the rain.
Sedan, April 7-Seventy-eight hum
dredths of an inch of rain fell in this
city during the night and the weather
conditions today are threatening.
Berryton, April About half an
inch of rain fell in this part of Shawnee
county last night and the indications
are favorable for more today.
Meriden, April IA light rain fell
during the night and hopes of a farther
precipitation today are entertained on
account of the threatening conditions.
Maple Hill, April IAN inch and one
half of rain fell during the night and
there was a trace of hail though no
damage was done by the latter.
Toronto, April IA number of heavy
showers occurred during last night and
measurement taken at the govern
ment weather station this morning in
dicates that the precipitation amount
ed to ga of an inch.
ST. Marys, April IA heavy rain fell
during the latter part of yesterday af-
ternoon and showers continued
oh he nj
favorable to more rain today.
Scranton. April Tone Of the heay-
| lest rains of the season fell in this part
of the state during the night
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Richland, April IAN inch and one
half of rain has fallen during the past
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ST. Marys, April IA heavy rain fell
during the latter part of yesterday af-
ternoon and showers continued
throughout the night with indications
favorable to more rain today.
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Toronto, April IA number of heavy
showers occurred during last night and
a measurement taken at the govern
ment weather station this morning in
dicates that the precipitation amount
ed to ga of an inch.
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Maple Hill. April 7-An inch and one
half of rain fell during the night and
there was a trace of hail though no
damage was done by the latter
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Meriden, April IA light rain fel
during the night and hopes of farthe
precipitation today are entertained o.
account of the threatening conditions
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Berryton, April About half an
inch Of rain fell in this part Of Shawnee
county last night and the indications
are favorable for more today
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Wamego, April THE local weather
man is responsible for the statement
that the precipitation during the pas
IL hours has amounted to seven tenth:
of an inch.
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Burlingame, April Almost two in
ches of rain has fallen In this county
during the past IL hours and it came
just when it was needed by the farmer.
for their spring work.
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Overbrook, April IA hard rain fe
during the night but no one seems t
nave thought enough Of the occurrenc
to measure the amount of precipitation
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Abilene, April IA wind and rain
storm broke on this city little after
dusk last night Little damage was
done by the latter and the precipitation
amounted to almost an inch.
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Rossville, April About an inch of
rain has fallen in this vicinity since the
sprinkle commenced late last evening.
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Sedan, April 7.-Seventy-eight hun
dredths of an inch of rain fell in this
city during the night and the weather
conditions today are threatening.
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Herington. April IA light rain ac-
companied by high wind and some
hail visited this part of the state dur
great value to the farmers and the
damage done by the wind and hail is
light.
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Junction City. April Almost al
inch of rain fell in this city during the
night.
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Granville, April about. an inch
of rain fell in the vicinity of this place
during the night and the farming
community is rejoicing as spring plow-
ing will be resumed with renewed en-
ergy.
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Wichita. April IA light rain has
fallen in this city during the past IL
hours, the precipitation being recorded
at 10 of an inch. The sky is clear to
the west and south and the indications
are that this city was on the west line
of the body of the rain.
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Silver Lake, April THE record of
rainfall for the past II hours indicates
that the precipitation in this part of
the county has amounted to three
fourths of an inch.
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Sahna. April This city was visited
by a combined electrical, wind and
rain storm during the night, during
which about half an inch of rain fell.
AS far as reported no damage was done
either by the wind or lightning.
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Clay Center. April IA light rain fell
in this part of the state during last
night, the precipitation amounting to
about half an inch.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-11-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

State OF Oklahoma. Carter county.
in the districtc curt.
Carrie PIGMENT, plaintiff. vs.. Rob
ert PIGMENT, defendant, No. $50.
Said defendant, Robert PIGMENT,
will take notice that he has been
sued in the above named court for
upon divorce dissolving the bonds of
matrimony between plaintiff and de-
PENDANT for care and custody OF the
two children, and must answer the
petition filed thetein by said plain
tiff on or before the 31st day of
December, A. d. 1908. or said peti.
ton will be taken as true and a
Judgment for said plaintiff in said
action for plaintiff will be rendered
accordingly. .
Dated this 10Th day OF November .
1908.
Attest:
c. r. VERNON. District Clerk.
w. F. BOWMAN, Attorney for
Plaintiff. 1914 wks
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ORDER FOR HEARING PETITION
TO SELL REAL ESTATE BY
GUARDIAN

state OF Oklahoma. Carter County. IS
In County Court.
In the matter OF the Guardianship OF
Matte James. Joe f. Robson. Cur
ator.
Now on this 27th day OF October
1908. comes Joe Robson as Cura-
tor OF the estate Of the above named
ward. having filed herein his petition
for the sale OF the real estate OF said
ward for the reasons In said petition
stated.
1T Is ORDERED, That said petit
ton be and hereby is set for hearing
m the 25th day OF November. A. ID.
1908. at 10 o'clock a. M, at which
time the next OF kin and all persons
interested in the estate of said ward
are required to appear and show
cause. II any they have. why an order
should not be granted for the sale OF
S o much OF the real estate OF said
ward rs is necessary for the reasons
In said petition stated. and that per.
sonal service hereof be made upon
said next OF kin and persons interest.
ed in the estate Of said ward as re-
quired by law. It is further ordered
that a copy be published for four sue.
cessie weeks in the Ardmore Daily
Ardmoroite OF Ardmore. Okla.
/. II. MASON.
County Judge.
Dated this 27th day OF October. 1908.
Cabell & Bass, Attorneys. 27-lm
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