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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25
SALE OPENS TUESDAY.
Expected There Will Be Scramble for
Nordica Seats.

1t is truly wonderful that a woman
can maintain her supremacy as the
leading soprano of this great country
of nearly 100 millions for more than
a quarter of century. Such seems to
be undoubtedly the caea with Nine.
Nordica, when the musical critics OF
the four leading Washington D. G.,
newspapers can accord her this posi-
ton. This is what they said about
her this season:
soprano yet on the American stage is
Nine. Nordica, who was heard in con-
cert at the Columbia theater yesterday
afternoon. She was greeted by an au-
dience which filed every seat and every
inch of standing room, not only on the
first floor, but in both galleries. Sew
eraI rows of chairs had been added
where the orchestra belongs, and peo-
pie were seated above the upper boxes
and hung eagerly over to catch every
sound and glimpse of the prima donna
Nine. Nordica, the great Brunnhilde,
was never in better voice throughout
her wonderful career than she was
yesterday. She received an ova-
ton at the finish. and the audience
stood and shouted to her until, with
her arms full of flowers she returned
after many recalls, and sang the most
exquisite number. '"Titania's Cradle
of Liza Lehman. Her trill and her
dainty shading and toying with her
voice were a revelation.
Washington Star: Laden with flow
ers, her face wreathed in smiles, Nine.
Nordica, after an afternoon of gracious
response to repeated demands for en-
cores. was still forced to bow her ac-
acknowledgement of the ovation rendered
her at the Columbia theater yesterday
afternoon by one of the largest audi
ences that was ever crowded within its
doors. 1t was well deserved, for the
great songstress had given her audi
tors an afternoon of perfect musical
enjoyment"
Washington Post: Mime Nordica
gave play to her fine dramatic powers,
as well as to her vocal gifts. and the
effect was both inspiring and impress
sive."
Washington Times: 1T was a fit
ting tribute to this soloist. who finally
compelled admiration and respectful
consideration from Partisan audiences
in the land to which America has sc
long been compelled to pay operate
tribute. that on her return from foreign
shores Washington music lovers should
buy all the available standing room to
hear her, compelling the turning away
of belated Corners"
The seat sale for the Nordica con-
cert in the Auditorium next Friday
commences at Stansfeld's next Tues
day morning. People from out of town
may have seats reserved by sending
the price to George Stansfield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25
BURT IS FAVORED.
His Prison Sentence VIII Be Com
muted.

Late Friday evening, Harry ]. Bone.
district attorney, received a telegram
from George w. Wickersham, United
States attorney general in which he
stated that the sentence of Frank
Burt, former Wichita chief of police.
had been committed and that Burt
would be required only to pay the
$1,000 fine. Burt was sentenced to fif-
teen months in the penitentiary by
Judge Pollock, to serve with Naftzger,
Callahan and other members impli-
Gated in the Wichita stamp stealing
cases.
1t was Burt who furnished the evil
dence that led to the conviction of
John Callahan, the chief crook; L. S.
Naftzger, the Wichita banker and two
of the real postoff1ce robbers. I'M
munity was promised, but Judge Pol
lock OVERRIDE the compromise and
sentenced the former police head to a
term in the federal penitentiary Then
Harry J. Bone, district attorney, and
William Mackey, United States mar
shall, interceded with the attorney gen
eral. In response to a recent telegram
from Bone, Wickersham sent the fol-
lowing response which was received
here late yesterday evening"
Bone. u. s. Attorney, Topeka, Kan:
Yours received President will at
once issue Communication of Burt's sem
tence so as to relieve him of imprison-
ment, thus carrying out arrangements
you made under my authority.
''WICKERSHAM."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25
BIG POLE AND GERMAN COMM,
Zbyszl1o and Koch to Wrestle in To-
pelza April A.

Zbyszko, the Polish champion who
came to this country about two years
ago, and who has been throwing all
corners in the United States, will wres-
tie with the celebrated German cham
plon Koch who is also here in the
United States and touring the coun-
try, meeting all Corners. Manager
Crawford, after a long time secured
these two celebrated wrestlers by guar
anteelng them a good house for the
bout. The two men are evenly match
ed and have been anxious to get to-
gether for some time. as there has
been an old grudge between the two
before they came to this country.
Zbyszko is we'll known. Hacken-
schmidt states that if ever Gotch and
ZbysZko meet again he is willing to
wager that the Polish champion will
gain the decision over the American
champion. This will be Zbyszko's first
appearance in Kansas and in meeting
such celebrated wrestler as Koch in
Topeka is treat that seldom will be
seen here. Both men weigh over $50
pounds and are in the pink of condi-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25

cial course, and. the manual training
work in part.
10. The manual training work
must be further improved, developed
and made more practical and in time
should grow into the trade school.
I'll. The board has made and will
make every possible endeavor to make
the best possible selections of teach
ers, and additions to the teaching
force, retaining all teachers well quail
flied, and paying them the best pos
sible wages. Should have Teachers
Training class, for graduates of our
high school, and help prepare our
boys and girls for such work, if they
desire it.
''12. The construction of our school
buildings should be plain but substan-
tial. There should be little ornamen-
tation to the outside of the buildings,
as such deteriorates easily, and is ex-
pensive to keep in repair"
The following is the socalled in
surgent ticket: S. r. Kutz, Geo. H.
D. B. Simpson and s. A. Swendson,
Kutz, Smith, Mrs. Evans and Swend-
son are candidates for reelection.
Polls Open at A. Nj.
Down at the police station today,
Chief jenkins says Monday will be a
general good order and very little
disturbance. Nevertheless, the chief
takes no chances He recalls former
elections in Topeka. In order that
there will go no disturbance at the
polls or in public places. a dozen or
is extra police have been added to the
force for that day. They will stay on
the job until the votes are counted
The polls will open at O'Clock Mon
day morning. They will not close until
Z o'clock in the evening. Immediately
counting will be started. BY O'Clock
the state Journal will furnish its first
general installment of primary returns.
Following are the polling places:
First Ward.
First precinct-s1s North Kansas ave
nue..
Second precinct-S11 North Kansas
Third precinct-1OO6 North Kansas
Fourth precinct-1SS6 North Kansas
avenue.
Second Ward.
First precinct-23S Jefferson street.
! second precinct-401 Madison street
Third precinct-S12 East Fourth
| street.
nue..
Fifth precinct-Auditorium
Sixth precinct-1602 Seward avenue.
Third Ward.
First precinct-911 Kansas avenue.
4
avenue
| street.
| Fourth Ward.
| First precinct-2OS West Seventh
| street.
Second precinct-Fourth and Jack
son streets, (Provident association
| Third precinct-50O Polk street
Fourth precinct-1O21 West Sixth
| avenue.
Fifth Ward.
First precinct-17O$ Buchanan
Second precinct-1725 Kansas ave
Third precinct-615 East Tenth
| avenue
sixth Ward.
First precinct-33S WOODLAND ave
me. Aliens carpenter shop.
Second precinct-1sOs west ientf
| avenue
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READY TO VOTE.
CONTINUED on Page Eight.)

Continued on Page Eighty
some of the members are in all the
tickets. There are six to nominate.
The Insurgents have organized and
expect to repeat their victory of last
year. The regulars are organized
and their ticket is included in circu-
lars being distributed about the city.
1t is called "The Masonic Ticket" as
all those on it are Masons. The col
ored people have formed a ticket also
"a ticket that will include members
of the other tickets and their colored
candidate, John H. North. If the
school board campaign was to run one
would have rivaled that of the race
for mayor.
The '.Insurgent'' Platform.
The insurgents have issued the
following declaration of principles:
81. In the interest of schools, tax
payers and patrons, no favoritism, no
special privileges and no friends to re-
ward or foes to punish.
%. The most rigid economy on the
management of the schools. consistent
with the maintenance of excellence
and provision for growth and improve
ment.
80. The gradual development of the
school playground idea, as fast and as
far as consistent and possible. Better
conditions of sanitation and ventila-
ton.
"a. Close observance of the text
book law and the saving to the tax
payer and the parent every cent pos
sible on school books. consistent with
the welfare and progress of the child.
IS. Faithful and efficient handling
of school insurance. Without any ma
terial reduction of the value of our
insurance, the present board has COM
PEELED the refund by the insurance
agencies of about $500 in cash to date
in premiums heretofore arranged for
and paid without the proper consider
alton of the interest of the school in
this regard. Several hundred dollars
more of refunds will be collected.
IS. Non-interest of mem bers of the
board, in furnishing any material or
comm odity for use of the schools. The
present board has taken action decis-
lively against the former practices.
II. The board has re-organized and
systemized the board records, putting
in as clerk an expert accountant, and
making our records a model for the
state. We shall have a storekeeper
and requisition system of handling
supplies safely and economically.
49, AS to course of. study-it is pro-
posed to hold to all. that is good, add
other points of excellence, to make
the course thoroughly practical. and
insist on more thorough work all the
way, but especially SO, in the sfunda-
mentals, in the grade work-the old
fashioned three RS
49, Our night school is doing good
work to help. the people. This sehoo
| should be extended and improved in
part to include parts of the CONNER
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25
BERT KING is OMAHA HoLDoUT
Rourlxe Squad Is Floating in for
Training

Omaha. March 25.-Bert Kelley,
Blaine Durbin and Roy Fentress have
appeared on the scene ready for prac-
tlce, but at the same time comes word
that Bert King, the fast little outfield-
er is a holdout. Think of Pa Rourke
having a holdout.
Pa and little King have been dick
ering some time over the salary ques-
ton, but King was sent his transport
tation in spite of the fact that his con-
tract was unsigned. Bert is always a
little cautious about attaching his
signature.
Now the question has come down to
brass tacks, King has got to report
soon, whether at the figure Pa has Of
fered him or some other and the fans
are awaiting the result.
The arrival of Kelley, Fentress and
Durbin leaves only Thompson, Pat
ton, Rhodes and King to report and
Pas squad will have it's full list of
players. Practice at the park goes on
steadily, throwing the ball. running,
batting and catching, consisting the
chief work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25

nifies California because of the missions
of that section of the country. H. A.
Tice superintendent of the Santa re
at Dodge City, who has made study
OF the subject, says:
THE Mission fathers of the western
coast used in their early churches
cross peculiar in design, varying from
the cross of the parent church in that
the upright and longitudinal sections
were both of the same length, and TINS
cross became known as the MISSION
Cross.
..The reason, however, for their adop-
ton of this peculiar cross is not gem
orally known. The tradition is that
when the Mission fathers came up from
lower Old Mexico to northern Mexico,
and what is now California, they FOUND
that the natives, who were Indians
and decendents of the Aztecs, the Toll
tees, the Chicamecs. or some other OF
the early tribes, already possessed
symbol which they worsh1pped, TINS De-
ing a cross within a circle.
''The Indians impaired to the Mission
fathers the information that this cross
which they worshiped had been Wor-
SHIPPED by their ancestors Tor thou-
sands of years. and that the cross II
self signified the earth, and the circle
the sun.
"They knew nothing of any religion
other than their own, and the Things
which appealed to them We're the sun
earth. which gave them its substance;
consequently they were pagans, wor-
shipine the sun and the earth, and the
circle with the cross within 1t was the
symbol which they worshiped
1.-THE tribes on the western coast, in
cludine the Indians who went into Old
Mexico and further down into what is
now Central and South America, have
traditions to the effect that their an
cestors came from the far north. and
AT one time crossed the sea, probably
what is Behring Straight. This posi-
blv was a few thousand years ago, for
we find much along the western coast
of America. through all of Old Mexico,
Central America, and in South Amer1-
ca. that is prehistoric.
aft was comparatively an easy mat
ter for the Mission fathers to induce
+he natives whom they found in north
ern Mexico and in that country which
is now California to accept the new
religion. and as its symbol the circle
enclosing the cross that had been the
object of their worship and that of
their ancestors. Accordingly the Mis-
sion fathers adopted the pagan cross,
and this cross became the Mission
Cross of California.
THE Santa Fe symbol accordingly is
pagan in origin, and the cross repre-
sentfng the four corners of the earth
synbolizes the possibilities of our great
railroad Our lines already run north,
south, east and west. and if we con-
tinue to grow as we have within the
last few years, while we may not reach
the four corners of the earth, we may
reach the extreme north, south, east
and west of the United States: we are
building that way, and have but the
north and east remaining to conquer"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25
Gotch Wins Another one.

Denver, March 25.-Without ever
permitting his opponent to assume the
offensive for a moment, Frank Gotch,
holder of the worlds wrestling cham
pionship, defeated Tom Jenkins, for
mer champion, in two straight falls at
the auditorium here last night. Both
falls were gained with a half Nelson
and crotch hold, the first in Z min
utes, 80 seconds and the second in
IS minutes, 81 seconds. The match
was fast and savage from the start.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25

St. Louis club and franchise. If they
are his nieces they, as we'll as the
members of the National league may
decide the club be sold.''
New York, March 25.-"The death
of Stanley Robson takes from the ma
tfonal pastime one of it's prominent
figures" said President Lynch of the
National league today, when told the
owner of the st. Louis Nationals had
passed away.
Stanley Robson was a true sports
man and ever had the interest of his
club and the National league at heart
said Lynch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25
JOE MGINN1TY BREAKS AN ARM
Not Pitching, but CRanIxing Up His
Automobile

Newark, N. J.. March 25.-Jos Nc
Ginnity. formerly of the New York
Giants. broke his pitching arm here
while attempting to crank his automo-
bile. The accident occurred at the
new baseball park which McGinnity is
building in this city
McGinnity is the owner and manager
of the Newark Eastern League club,
which he purchased two years after
leaving the Giants He is building a
new ball park here at cost of 500
600. and was hustling to get it finished
for the opening game on April with
the Philadelphia Americans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25
Eddie Howard to Fight Cain.

st. Joseph, March 25.-Eddie How
ard, the ST. Louis lightweight, has
been matched with Jimmie Cain of
Sioux City for six round go before
the Robidoux Athletic club here
March 2S. At the same time Tommy
Mcfarland, the Chicago lightweight,
will box with Jake Barada Of South
ST. Joseph for 10 rounds. The Brit
-Barada match scheduled for st.
Joseph March % has been called off.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25
RUMoRs ARE BLOWING OVER.
Buck-Jacobs Stories Are Dropped
Not So With KendricIx.

Railway men hate rumors. They
will get together at the switch shanty,
in the yard Office, at the roundhouse,
in the superintendent's office and
around a desk at the general offices
and gossip about appointments and
tin can" notices-but when a news
paper gets wind and a story is ''brok
en- over their heads. they slide rapidly
into the "peevish' stage
1t is embarrassing for = man to have
untrue rumors spread over the lines
concerning his expected resignation or
his supposed promotion-especi if
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25
THREE I MUST CONTINUE.
VIII Have to Play as Last Year, With
Waterloo In

Auburn, n. Y. March 25.-The
board of arbitration of the National
Association of Professional Baseball
leagues has decided that the Three 1
league, officially the Indiana, Illinois
and Iowa league, shall continue as
constituted last season. The decision,
as announced by Secretary John H.
Farrell, eliminates Quincy, ILL.,, as
member of the league, and sustains
the contention of Waterloo, Ia, for
membership. An immediate meeting
of the league is ordered to prepare the
schedule for the 1911 season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25

Nine Per Cent Raise for $50 Men on
ID. & II. g.

Denver, March 25.-As a result of
q settlement agreed upon at a confer
ence between officials of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers and Of
ficials of the Denver and Rio Grande
railroad, seven hundred and fifty en-
gineers of that system will be given
an increase of nine per cent in wages,
better working rules and contract
for a year. The settlement was made
through the efforts of United States
Labor Commissioner Charles r. Neill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25
See Hoover AID.
On Page 5
NO NEED TO STOP WORK

When your doctor orders you to stop
You know you are weak, rundown and
failing in health, day by day, but you
must work long as you can stand.
tone strength, and vigor to your system,
to prevent breakdown and build you up.
Don't be weak, sickly or ailing when
Electric Bitters will benefit you from the
first dose. Thousands bless them for their
glorious health and strength. Try them.
Every bottle is guaranteed to satisfy.
Only SOC. Campbell Drug Co..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25
Topeka won From Kansas city.

Kansas City March 25-In a rough
and hotly contested game of basket
ball, Topeka Y. M. c. A. Giants de-
feated the Kansas City Y. NJ. G. A.
Giants by the following scores: First
half, 1912 III Kansas City's favor:
final score $3.50 in Topeka's favor.
Cowden starred for Topeka. Chandler
for Kansas City
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25
Pittsburg Z. Red Seconds 5.

Hot Springs, Ark, March 25.-The
Cincinnati National league team de-
parted yesterday for Memphis on the
homeward journey, which will be
broken with exhibition games at sew
eral points. The Pittshurg regulars
again defeated the second team, to
5, this afternoon in perfect game
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25
HEIRS OF robson OWN CLUB.
President Lynch Says Cardinal Own
err Was True Sportsman.

Cincinnati, March 25.-When Au-
gust Hermann, chairman of the Ma
tional baseball commission was in
formed of the death of Robson, he
was surprised and shocked.
Whoever Mr.. Robison's heirs are"
he said, they will be owners of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25
Tompxins Held Them Fast.

Fayetteville. Ark. March 25.-
pitcher Tompkins of the Arkansas
university baseball team held the Mis-
souri, Normal players of Springfield,
Mo. hitiess and runless in game here
yesterday. The score was 5 to 0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25
Explained by HI. N. Tice, Divi-
sion Superintendent.
THE MISSION CROSS.
Four Corners of Earth Posi-
bilities of the Road.
other Items of General Inter
est in Traffic World.

The origin of the symbol of the Atch-
ison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway COM
pany is not generally known. 1t is
of course. understood that the symbol
is indicative of California, the terminus
of the Santa F'e in the west. 1t sig
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25
cub Cubs 9. Atlanta 4.

Atlanta, Ga. March 25.-The young
sters of the Chicago Nationals defeated
the Atlanta Southern league team.
8 to 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-25
p,,es CURED i'm 6 to ID DAYS.

vonr dr,lggist will refund money if Pazo
Ointment fails to cure any case of Itch
ing. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles
in 6 to Il days. SOC.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-08
GREAT RESULTS AND G0Ol
WORK CONTINUES
ROOT JUICE HAS PROVED ITS
GREAT MERIT TO MANY.

Many people here, as elsewhere, are
no longer increduIous, they are sim
ply amazed at the results obtained
from Root Juice. When the rene-
dy was frst introduced to this com
nunIty and SO many were being ben
edted by few doses. it was generally
Thought that the medicine would only.
give temporary relief, but as the time
passes and many that were aIling are
no longer complaining. but are advis=
Ing their friends to try Root Juice.
confidence in the great medicine is
becoming positive. Root Juice mikes
so many remarkable cures by remov-
Ing a few ocuses and giving nature a
chance. 1t tones and heals the ston-
ach, bowels. liver and Kidneys: It cre-
ates a healthy appetite, and by Its
toninE action on the bIood-Enaklns
and blood hltering organs, good. rich,
blood Is made to nourish every weak
part OF the body. IF your stomach,
bowels, liver or kidneys are out of or
der, they will be pleased to tell you
all about-it at the Waldo drug store.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-08
DAYS INTENTION

Confirmed fr1uI uaes IL
no one expects and difficulty as the
gcvernment.s concessions on points
other than til eDiaz question have
been wen known and acceptable for
some time.
The plan to attack Juarez during
the night was secretly made by sew
eraI OF NTadero's military leaders.
he. himself announced his intention
OF marching his forces southwark
and abandoning the attack on
Juarez for fear of international
complications ia De
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-08
oBITUARY.

Eddie L. schrader was born March
5, 1895; died April 10. 1911.
Mr.. Slaughter from Matt. 14th chap
ter. 18th verse.
The father md mother of the de-
ceased desire to express their thanks
to their many friends for their kind
help and sympathy.
And has he gone, forever. gone
And left us here to weep?
But since he could no longer stay
To cheer us with his love.
we hope to meet with him
In yon bright world above"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-08
GRAsSELLI
Wins Baseball Game from the
Travis Glass Factory
Bunch.

The GrasselH baseball team won
from the Travis Glass Factory team
Sunday afternoon at Grasselli by a
ucore of 10 to 5. Mcmillan pitched
fine for GrasseIli. striking out 10 men
in seven innings and allowing only
two hits. Both teams lined up as fol-
lows:
GraszelM-wright CT; Jenkins. IL;
Edge 50; Weber IS: Greathouse C;
Ash 70: Mcmillan p: Galyenn lib:
Reed IF.
Travis Glass Factory-Jenklns c;
Hersog 1b; Aleck IS; Richard 3b;
Hickey II; Burr 2b; Goldsmith CT:
Flicker p; Zee RI.