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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28
MUST FIND new MAN.
j. w. Going Resigns as President of
State Fair Association

The Kansas State Fair association
will have to find a new president. Pres
ident ]. w. Going, who has been in
California for a couple of weeks has
returned to Topeka but will leave with
in few days to make his home in
San Diego, where he will be connected
with a trust and investment company
as one of the officials.
81 expect to leave in a week. said
Mr.. Going today, "and my family will
go later. 1 hate to think about leav-
ing behind all of the pleasant associa-
tions. think Topeka is the best town
on earth and San Diego next. will
be connected with a trust and invest
ment company as one of the officers
and my work in the near future will be
the perfecting of the organization of
the company.
q met many Kansas people while
in California. I seemed to run across
them wherever 1 went. My resignation
as president of the Kansas State Fair
association is made necessary by the
move 1 am making and it is with re-
luctance that I will hand it in. There
is an opportunity for building up a
great fair in Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28
MINERS FOR WARREN.
They Pass Resolution Condemning
His Imprisonment.

Columbus, O., Jan. 2S.-&he United
Mine Workers of America, after adopt
ing resolutions criticising the Ameri-
can Civic federation, turned its atten-
ton to the adoption of resolutions.
One resolution condemns the I'M
prisonment of Fred Warren, of Girard.
Kan, editor of Socialist paper, who
was sentenced for offering a reward
of $1,000 for the abduction of former
Governor Taylor and his return to
Kentucky for trial for the killing of
William Goebel.
resolution which favored an
eight-hour day from bank to bank
and weekly pay days of miners was
referred to the next scale convention,
to be held in February, 1912.
A resolution favoring separation
from the American Federation of La
Dor and alliance with the Industrial
Union of the World, was voted down.
A resolution declaring for possible
understanding between the seven labor
organizations identified with the rail-
road industry and the miners in the
hope of being of mutual service in
times of trouble, was passed. An ac-
tual combination with railroad union
men is not sought.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28
ALFONSO TOO GAY
Queen Victoria Will Quit Her
Royal Spouse 1t Is Said.
And Return to Her Own Family
in England.

Madrid, Jan. 28.-Queen Victoria
wife of Alfonso XIII, king of Spain,
has decided to return to her home in
England for an indefinite stay. From
confidential court sources it is learned
that the queens visit will virtually
amount to a royal separation, as she
has declared that she can not longer
tolerate the insults of the king.
There is long list of Alfonso s
feminine charmers, past and present,
and in the number is Gaby Deslys,
partly responsible for the downfall of
Manuel of Portugal. Alfonso's fire.
quent incognito trips to Paris, knowI-
edge of which the cabinet tried hard
to suppress by official announcements
that the king was spending few days
in the retirement of his home, it now
transpires, have been nothing more
than esca pades in the gay life of the
French capital. On one of these trips
Alfonso remained in Paris for nearly
three months.
knowledge of his continued stay in
Paris was revealed through snap
shot photograph of the king. Alfonso's
movements were such that the Paris
police were driven nearly frantic in
their efforts to guard him and keep his
identity unknown. English detectives
had a similar experience on Alfonso s
last visit to England, when he spent
much of his time in the company of
actresses. His attentions at this time
to Lily Elsie were so fragrant that a
royal scandal narrowly was averted.
Following his affair with Lily Elsie,
Alfonso became infatuated with
Monna Delga, famous Partisan
beauty, who later gave way to Orlette
D'Orgere, well known in Paris music
halls.
This is the third time that Victoria
has been on the verge of renouncing
her queenship and returning to Eng
land. The first was soon after their
honeymoon, when there were stories
of violent differences between the
royal pair. The second time was dur
ing the Catalan revolt in 1909. The
British government sent special ennis
saries to Madrid to investigate the
situation and secret agents were in
readiness to assist in the contemplated
fight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28
M'NEAL SAYS NO.
Refuses to Become Candidate for
Mayor.

Tom A. McNeal has declined to be
candidate for mayor of Topeka in
the coming commission form election.
In statement to the State Journal this
afternoon Mr.. McNeal states that he
feels that he isn't able to hold the
position to the satisfaction of his
friends and to the taxpayers of To-
peka.
January %. 1911.
Topeka Daily Journal: I am pro-
foundly grateful to the State Journal
for the kind and fattering reference to
myself i'll connection with the Office of
mayor of Topeka which appeared in
yesterdays issue. I am equally CRATE
full to the gentlemen who circulated
and signed a petition asking me to
run. I assure you that I have given
the matter twenty-four hours of earn
est thought and have tried to candid
ly analyze my own qualifications and
disqualifications for the office. I be-
lieve 1 lack certain qualifications that
a mayor of Topeka ought to possess
and for that reason have decided to
decline to be a candidate. I fear that
if nominated and elected I would
prove to be a disappointment to my
friends. Respectfully,
TT NcNEAT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28
LONDONPRINTERS STRIKE
Only the Job Offices Are Affected at
Present.

London, Jan. 2S.-The general
strike in the job printing trade is al
ready under way and the number Of
employees involve& will be rapidly in
creased in the coming week when
strike notices expire. The men have
been offered a working week of fifty
two hours but they demand a maxi
mum of fifty hours.
The principal firms thus far affect
ed are Spottiswood & Co., Ltd. con-
tractors for much government and
other official work, and Waterlow &
Sons, Ltd. The weekly periodicals
managed to appear as usual today but
curiously the new daily started in
support of the printers campaign fail
ed to publish this morning. The daily
newspapers are not affected. Their
compositors have agreed to contribute
$3.50 weekly in aid of the strikers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28
WARM UP TO TAFT.
Hoosier Editors Reverse Action OF q
Year Ago.

Indianapolis, Ind, jan 28-The In
diana Republican Editorial association
which a year ago refused to endorse the
Taft administration, faced about and
adopted resolutions endorsing. unre-
servedly, President Taft, pledging him
the support of the Republican press of
the state and appealing to the voters
to rally to him.
The resolutions say:
mo administration has been charae-
terized by a larger achievement for the
common good in the consideration and
settlement of questions vitally affect
ing the welfare of the American peo-
ple"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28
HOOT THE GOVERNMENT.
Ecuadorans Protest Against Lease of
Galapagos Islands.

Guayaquil. Ecuador, Jan. 2S.-Im-
mense crowds paraded through the
streets last night in protest against the
proposal to lease the Galapagos islands
to the United States.
The demonstrators gathered in front
of the house occupied by President Al
faro, who is stopping here, and hooted
the government and Archer Harman,
president of the Guavquil & Quito
Railway company, who is peculiarly
regarded as responsible for the pro-
ject of leasing the islands.
Troops summoned to guard the pal
ace dispersed the crowds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28
FOR A SITE $4,000, 900.
Largest Telephone Exchange in the
World to Be Built.

New York, Jan. 2S.-The largest tele-
phone exchanpe building in the world will
be the next addition to New York's s
highest structures. The New York Tele-
phone company, subsidiary of the Bell
interests, has announced that $1,000, 600 will
be invested for a plot extending from
Walker to Lispenard streets between
Church street and West Broadway, and
that a building Is stories high will be
built thereon.
Switchboards Will be provided for
handling $1,000 local subscribers and a
board for long distance calls will be
worked by 200 operators.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28
GRANTS WILL FILED.
Greater Part of 100000 Goes to Ne
gro Educational Institutions.

Kansas City, Jan. 2s.-By the terms
of the will of Bishop Abraham Grant
of the African Methodist church,
which was filed in the probate court
of Wyandotte county. Kansas, last
night, the greater part of his estate,
ed to two negro educational institu-
tions- Payne Theological semi
nary of Wilberforce, O., and the Paul
Quinn college of Waco. Tex.
The estate consists principally of
real estate in Indiana and Texas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28
MRS. ROBSON IS DEAD.
Husband Was Well Known as q Kan.
sas Stoclxman and Politician.

Wichita. Kan. Jan. 2S-Sarah Wood
row Robson widow of the late J. w.
Robson or FL Dorado. is dead at Day
ton Fla With her two sons, Frank and
Fred Mrs. Robson was spending the
winter in Florida. She had been in her
usual health until she was seized with an
attack of heart trouble and succumbed
within an hour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28
Wants TO KNOW About the Maine.

Madrid, Jan. 2S.-La Manana. the
ministerial organ, commenting on the
offer to raise the wreck of the battle
ship Maine, in Havana harbor recon-
mends that the government ask the
United States to forward to Madrid an
official report of the investigation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28

Recording secretary-W. E. Black
burn. Republican, Anthony.
Treasurer. Byron Cain. News,
Belle Plaine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28
Young Is Iosine votes.

Des Moines. Jan 2S-Today's bal
lot in the Iowa legislature for United
States senator was as follows: Ken
yon, 35; Funk, 80: Young, 26; Garst,
1; Porter (Dem.), 40 Absent, "a.
Necessary. 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28
Warm Weather Continues

The lowest temperature recorded last
night was thirty degrees, just two de-
grees below freezing. 1t is expected
that the temperature will not be as
10 as freezing tonight. The forecast
is for generally fair weather.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28

Many of the senator's returned to
their homes Friday afternoon and no
committee meetings will be held until
Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28
Lansing inspecting the state peniten-

Senator Fred Robertson left Fri
day night for Omaha, where he will
spend a couple of days on business
matters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28
Weather Indicatinns

Chicago. Jan. 2S.-Forecast fol
Kansas: Generally fair tonight and
Sunday. Warmer tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28

Thompson, Of Reno, introduced his
Hutchinson state fair bill in the house
today. 1t appropriates $4,000 for the
project and Reno is pledged to give
$4,000. The Topeka state fair bill is
not in yet, but it is on the way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28

The house was only in session for an
hour this morning and then adjourned
to o'clock Monday. Nothing of i'm
portance was transacted except the in
PRODUCTION and reading by resolution
that no new bills except those by COM
mittee would be accepted after Febru-
arV 10
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-28

The committee on penal institutions,
composed of Senators Carey, Sti1lings,
Bender, Milligan, Lower, Harris and
Anderson, are spending the day in
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
The Election Tuesday.

Tuesday will decide who are the
nominees. 1t has been quite an
interesting campaign. The colored
people are striving hard to select
such men as stand for the highest
ideals; the protection of all classes
of our people, and the punishment
of all criminals when tried and
found to be guilty We believe
that Mr.. Bretz is man Of this de-
scription. He is SO well known to
so many of our readers for the
good that he has done them that
we simply refresh your memory to
the fact that he is among the great
number who are seeking the posi-
ton of Commissioner, which is to
be voted for on next Tuesday, Feb
ruary %.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
Mr.. Frank Elshoff for Commits
gioner.

Among the business men on the
ticket for Commissioner is Mr..
Frank Elshoff, who conducts a
grocery store at Sixth and Rey-
nolds streets. Mr.. Elshoff has
lived in this city all of his life,
and has worked hard to make
Springfield just what it is today.
He is an honest man and knows
nothing but honesty. He has been
a success in his private business,
and it is reasonable to assume that
he will make creditable Com
missioner. The people have urged
the business men to take a more
active part in politics, and now
we have an aggregation of the
best brain in the city. Mr.. Elshoff
sustains the best relations with
hundreds of colored voters, who
has known him for years and have
transacted business with him, al
ways finding him to be honest.
He will see that economy and law
endorsements are strictly adhered
to if elected. "Will you consider
him for one?"
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
For Better Springfield.

1t is within the power of the
citizens of Springfield to take a
long stride for better and great
er Springfield. 1t is the duty of
every voter to consider fully the
names of those for whom he will
vote on February %. | have been
engaged in the carriage business
at Sixth and Jefferson streets for
the past thirty years, and to those
voters that / will be unable to
meet before the primary / can
only refer to my record as bust
ness man. / am deeply interested
in the welfare of this city, and if
nominated and elected will devote
my entire time to the best inter-
ests of the city, and my Office will
always be open to the public and
any suggestions for the better
ment of the city will receive full
consideration.
III. B. DAVIDSON,
Candidate for Commissioner.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
LOCAL NEWS.

Mr.. r. S. Donaldson is some
what indisposed. We hope for him
a speedy recovery.
Vote for David Broida for Com
missioner. He pledges to carry
out the law as provided in the
statute.
For Commissioner, David Broi-
da, the laboring mans friend, and
the friend of all. He promises to
give you the best services possible
David Broida is making a thor
ough campaign for the Office of
Commissioner, and lays claim to
hosts of laboring men.
AS this campaign closes no man
who thinks will fail to vote for
Gibbs as one of the Commission
ers. 1t is the duty Of white, as
well as colored people, because
colored people have been voting
for white people for forty years.
The white people owe it simple
justice and reciprocity.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25

of his election, but because we had
sense and courage enough to know
that it was an opportune time to
try. No man on the ticket is sure
of either the nomination or the
election. We have stood for the
right for nearly ten years IN the
journalistic fight, and we have
never had cause to back down and
throw up the white flag of truce
because of failure to make our
indictments "stick. y We are gen
orally sure that we have a lease .
before we appear before the bar,
and when we do go into The Fo-
rum we have able counsel to show
the people whereof we speak.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
Geo. G. Latham for Commissioner.

Mr.. Geo. G. Latham, a candi-
date for Commissioner, is one of
the most prominent men in the
city, residing at 903 South Sec
ond street. He has lived and la
bored for the improvement of the
city for many years and will
make for the city, if elected, an
efficient, capable and reliable ex-
ponent.
He is too well known by the
white and colored readers of the
Forum to need much description.
We desire simply to state his
qualifications and the character
Of the man. He stands for prog
ress and believes in the city being
run on equitable and economical
and fair basis. He is among that
element of our population that
believes that every man should
have justice.
In announcing his candidacy in
the Forum, he solicits its readers
support. We learn from good
sources that Mr.. Latham is in ev-
cry respect a good man for the
place, and every race and creed
may expect from him naught but
fairness. Having learned this of
the subject" of the sketch, we
can conscientiously make this ap-
peal.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
Hon. William j. Butler.

William j. Butler, one of the
candidates for Commissioner, has
proven not only his peculiar fitness
for the position, but also a man
who will redown credit upon him
self and the city, He is a native OF
this city, and is proud of
Springfield and the people
therein, also the many insti-
tutions. He has always been
fearless man in the discharge OF
his duties, both in private as well
as in public life. He was appoint
ed examiner for several defunct
banks and showed rare business
qualifications in equitably adjust
ing the affairs of the same. But 1t
is not necessary for The Forum to
air" Mr.. Butler, as every colored
man in the city knows Mr.. Butler
and are for him. So far as The
Forum is concerned we are bold in
our Endorsement of him, and ask
for him every colored voter in the
city, as well as every white one.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
WANING Warning
Do You Garry Any
Sick or Accident
! N S j R A N C { :?

~ not, see T. r. Thompson at once
and have him write you In the FED
ERAl CASUALTY COMPANY of De-
troit, Mich, insures against accident,
sickness or death.
Bell Phone 1868.
Springfield, III. Office 223H s. 5th.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
Basil w. ogg.

Mr.. Basil w. Ogg, who is max
ing one of the finest and manifest
as well as explicit campaigns of
any man in the race, is a young
man reared here, educated in the
Springfield schools and a thor
ough young business man. He is
a cigar manufacturer, having
worked up a good substantial bus
mess, which business attests his
competency and reliability for so
important a position as that of a
Commissioner.
We are impressed with his plat
form, and believe we are safe in
advising you to give his candidacy
special consideration. His plat
form and his policies are given on
the front page Of this issue.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
EDITORIAL
An Unconditional Surrender.

Ii is amusing to see how futile
some people are. We have too
many people trying to do and say
things without brain and without
logical premises. We are ashamed
of the position that some of our
contemporaries are taking on this
question of colored commits
sioner. We took the manly, log
ical and brave stand at the begin
ming; that every decent thinking
colored man would and should
support a decent, competent col
cred man for the place, if such a
man were running; not because he
was colored, but despite the fact
not because we could be assured
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
w. E. Robinson.

Mr.. w. e. Robinson, alderman from
the Fourth ward, and a man of the
best qualities, thoroughly capable and
in every resp act desirable, is making
a leading run in the march for Com
missioner. His experience along bust
ness lines places him among the class
of men who will make this city the
garden spot of the West. Mr.. Robin
son stands for clean politics. the re-
duction of water rates and better
water; also just and economical
business administration. His expe-
rience as head of the Court of Honor
for several years has been a great
asset In his favor.
He will administer the affairs Inn
partially to all, and every class of citi-
zens can rest assured of fair deal.
1t looks as II ne Is to be one of the
l. )minees.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
WITH THE SICK.

Mrs. Frank Wilkins of South
Eleventh street received tele-
gram Monday stating that her sis
ter, Mrs. Lutisha Lee cannot sur
vive at Hot Springs, Ark, where
she has been i'll for some time, hav-
ing gone there for the benefit of
her health. Mr.. Will Hubbard, a
brother of Mrs. Lee, left imme-
diately for Hot Springs.
Mrs. Thomas Richardson is slow
ly improving.
Mr.. Robert Cansler is i'll at his
home on East Reynolds street.
Mr.. William Florville is able to
be out.
Mrs. John Richards of Roches-
ter is seriously i'll at st. John s
Hospital in this city.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
BASIL w. OGG.
To the Voters of the City of
Springfield:

To the Voters of the City of
Springfield:
AS I am a candidate for Com
missioner of the City of Spring
field at the primary to be held
Feb. %, I wish to announce my
position on questions of vital in
terest to the voters of the city.
If elected / pledge myself to
devote my entire time to the du-
ties of the Office and to stand un-
reservedly and unqualifiedly for
the best interests of all the people.
I stand for rigid economy and
business methods in all public
business matters, such as the let
ting of contracts, purchasing of
supplies for various departments,
etc.
In making appointments of
heads of such departments as
may come under my jurisdiction,
my appointees will be judged
only by their qualifications to
serve the public interests and CO.
operate for the development of
Springfield. Such appointments
will be made irrespective of po-
litical affiliations or influences.
Ill will carefully analyze each
and every measure or ordinance
submitted for the councils con-
sideration; will advocate only
such measures as are for the pub
lie benefit, and will oppose all or
dinances detrimental to Spding-
field.
I pledge myself to conform to
the letter and spirit of the law
concerning connections of officials
with public contracts.
I am determined to give the
public business the same attention
and energy I have given my pri-
vate business.
I stand for fair elections and
clean politics.
AS to my ability to fulfill these
pledges and serve the city efici-
emily, I refer the voters to my pri-
vate record.
AS the campaign must neces-
sarily be brief I may be unable to
personally meet all the voters, SO
I hereby solicit your support and
invite a close analysis of my pri-
vate and business record.
Yours very truly,
BASIL w. OGG.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25

The East End Shoe & Notion
Store can furnish every member
of your family with good shoes
and rubbers for less money than
the downtown stores. Fair and
courteous treatment to all. Old
phone: 1914, 1907 East Capital
avenue. J. p. Roberts Shoe Co.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-25
Vote For
PERCY j. MCKEE
For Commissioner

Mr. Mckee is business being in the plumbing business
Eleventh and Edwards He thorough gentleman
and well known by the coored and white people
II elected you expect from him good services
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-04-27
CINCINNATI LIVESTOCK

Cincinnati, April 81
Cattle-Receipts 800; $2.25 q 5.75.
Hogs-Receipts $500; S5.0O@6 80.
Sheep-Receipts 500; steady.
Lambs $500.