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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-18
INVITATION TO THE REUNION.
Tells Old soldiers and Others Why
They Should Come to Topeka.

The invitation extended to the people
to attend the coming soldiers reunion
and semi celebration to be
held here September &c to % is more
than statewide in it's scope. 1t is 4
strong appeal to the soldiers and citi-
zens of Kansas to assemble in Topeka
and participate in the most notable
event ever held within it's borders. The
invitation as sent broadcast is beau
tifully printed and is emblazoned with
the picture of the American flag in
colors, and is as follows;
ITO Comrades 1S61-1S65, Subsequent
Wars and Patriotic Citizens:
This invitation conveys to you the
greetings of the Grand Army of the
Republic, Department of Kansas, and
requests you to assemble within the
camp lines of the Statewide Soldiers
and Sailors reunion at Topeka, Kan,
on the 26th 9th and 2Sth days of Sep
TENDER, 1911.
And also to participate in the semi
centennial ceremonies which will mark
the passing of fifty years since the
first gun fired in the War of the Re
belIion echoed DER land and sea.
when the president of the United
States, William H. Taft, will lay the
cornerstone of Memorial hall. under
erection by the state of Kansas, in
honor of all loyal soldiers of state and
nation.
Come and touch elbows once more
with old comrades ere the final bugle
sounds for all. Yes, come in the spirit
that swayed you when the country
called for your service in the front line
of its battles, and rally en- masse
aroun Old Glory amid the camp
fires of your comrades, while retro
spectively viewing the wondrous prog
ress of the nation which you and fallen
comrades preserved for freedoms per-
petuity, and made of it the foremost
arbiter of peace and good viii among
the governments of the world.
This invitation is extended to al.
Union soldiers and sailors, both OF the
War of the Rebellion and the Spanish
American war, to the Sons or veterans
and all patriotic auxiliary organlza-
tons and loyal citizens of America
Committee on Invitation: c II. II
tus. s. T. Howe. F. D. Coburn, w c. F.
Reichenbach, J. NJ Dumen1l.
Among the distinguished guests from
distance who will attend the reunion
are the following: Major General Dan
iel z. Sickles of New York; Brigadler
General Isaac R. Sherwood, member OF
congress- from Ohio; Col John McEl-
ROY of Washington, D. c.; Former
Governor Joseph B. Foraker OF ONO,
and Congressman c. c. Anderson AL
of the Kansas congressional Delegation
will be here, and an effort viii be made
to have all the former governors now
| living present. Ex-Governor John r
| st. John has written the COMMITTEES
/ that he win be here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-18
SAYS SCHOOLS FIGHT LIQUOR.
Dawson Declares Booze Interests VIII
Never Control Kansas.

Kansas City. Aug 1S.-That the
public schools of Kansas are doing
more for the furtherance o. statewide
prohibition than those in authority to
combat the liquor traffic was the
statement made by john s. Dawson,
attorney general. who stopped at the
Coates house in Kansas City last
night.
1--WE need have no apprehension
that the liquor interests ever again
son. Back in 1881 a law was passed
which made It the duty of teachers in
the schools to instruct children as to
the physical and moral Injuries which
result from the use of alcohol. The
teachers of the state have done their
part. until there is not a child who has
not been we'll grounded in the prin-
ciples of prohibition"
On being asked as to the present
conditions which exist in Kansas rela-
tive to the liquor problem. Mr.. Daw-
son replied that he ana lis deputies
had found that about eiSaty-five coun-
ties in the state were enforcing the
law.
"There are four or five counties"
he said that have given us a great
deal of trouble. and these are in need
of the most rigid attention.
Probably the worst counties we
have TO deal with are Crawford and
Cherokee I have just been on trip
of inspection to Cherokee county and
have asked for the designations of a
constable and a Justice of the peace
who have been lax in their duty"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-18

ment. The Orchestrino company was
incorporated some months ago for the
purpose of manufa curing musical in
struments, but the company did not
seem to prosper. Its paper was not
protected at maturity and stock GER
tificates in the company did not show
the expected increase in values.
In July. last year, the company
needed ready money to put it's output
on the market and introduce new spe-
cialties. G. Frye loaned the concern
sos, taking stock in the company as
collateral security. Petrowitsch Bliss
ing, president, and w. c. Glenn, treas
urer, signed the note. Now the note is
past due and Frye wants his money.
He alleged that the stock was of I'M
certain value and asked the court to
levy on the Orchestrino company's
output. Judge Carver has issued an
order to sell such goods as are neces-
sary to satisfy judgment for s117,75.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-18
HIS WIFE ABUSES HIM.
So says John w. Wilson, Who Sues for
a Divorce.

Because his wife abuses him, re-
fuses to cock the meals and has taught
their children to disrespect him, john
w. Wilson wants a divorce from Nellie
n. Wilson. to whom he WAS married Ia
years ago.
Wilson dc clares in his petition that
the treatment accorded him by his
wife has been unbeconing a lady and
that she has taught their children to
say uncomplimentary things in his
presence. On several occasions the
Wilson's nave separated ana lived apart
But Wilson says his wife always comes
to the mOurner's bench and promises
to be better. Wilson declares that he
has taken his wife back several times.
Now his patience is exhausted He
wants a decree and custody of the chill
dren.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-18

morning, Aug. 10. Chas. Crews, auc-
602-1O-12 North Kansas ave. Phones 1853.
Charles Berry was dragged for about
half block by a north-bound street
car near Melan bridge Thursday after
noon, but escaped with only a few
bruises. He started to get on the car,
but his foot slipped and he fell to the
ground. He held to the car, however.
and was dragged along the ground for
some distance before the conductor
could stop the car.
Mrs J. NJ Bradley and children of
Denver arrived today for a visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron
Sheetz, of 1885 North Quincy street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-18

Washington, Aug. 1s.-A1l records
of the department of agriculture en-
bracing copies Of pure food decisions
or regulations changed Through the
protests of interested manufacturers
will be called for by the house com
anittee that is investigating the charges
against Dr. Harvey W. Wiley DR..
Wiley was again a witness today.
President Taft does not expect to
settle the Wiley case before the ad-
journment of the present session OF
congress.
The closing days of the session have
presented to him so many important
snatters that the president has been
unable to take up the case in detail.
If adjournment comes within a few
days the papers in the Wiley case will
be taken by the president to Beverley.
He intends to read all the testimony
offered before the house committee
which is investigating the department
of agriculture and any other informa-
dion bearing on the case which is avail
able.
That there may be some criticism of
Dfficials of the departmen other than
DR. Wiley is the belief here today, al
though the president has spent but
little time in discussion Of the whole
affair.
IL given only a solitary .aw officer
and a stenographer DR.. Wiley prom
Used the house investigating committee
70 enforce the pure food laws as eff
ficfently and at one-hundredth the cost
now incurred by Solicitor McCabe in
the same work DR.. Wiley had been
asked how he would settle the internal
warfare in the department of agricul-
ture. Secretary Wilson will testify.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-18
Notes and Personals.

/ H McQuilkin of Perry. who has
bought the Troutman property at 1925
North Quincy street, is preparing to
move there.
Carl Knoll. North side boy. is max
ing an oldfashioned bicycle out OF
a tricycle.. The wheel will be propelled
like the old style of forty years ago
by the rider kicking against the
ground.
Miss Viola Van Nice of 1920 North
Topeka avenue returned today from
Manhattan, where she has been visiting
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. M.
w. Long.
A North side woman claims that
there isn't much to young men these
days-that if you shake the average
half dozen up in a bag all there would
be left would be a bottle of booze.
Auction sale unclaimed storage fur
niture of all kinds, 1880 Saturday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-18
WANT NO OLD PEOPLES HOME
Secretary ,Justis of PrOvident Associa-
ton WithhOIds His .. *.

Guy r. Justis secretary of the
Provident association, hCs investigated
the people who have for month been
soliciting funds for the establishing on
the North side of a Hume for old
women. and he emphat'.aly declares
that the enterprise is not worthy the
support of the people OF the city.
1.-THE same people established SINH
lar homes in Wichita and one or two
other places" he said today, "and in
formation which I have received from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-18

those cites is not SATISFACTORY.
"They claim that the institution
would be self supporting, but this
would be an impOssibility. The idea is
to have the old women earn enough to
pay for the upkeep of the establish
ment by sewing, cooking. etc. We have
come to the conclusion that this home
would not be a desirable thing for the
city of Topeka -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-18
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends and
neishbors for their kindnesses shown
us in our recent bereavement, the death
of our wife and mother
GUS FELSBURG AND CHILDREN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-18
oRoHEsTRINo IS IN TROUBLE.
Small Claim Forces the Company Into
Court.

There was slump today in the
stock of the Orchestrino company when
Judge Carver of the city court issued
an order for the sale of the concern s
goods and chattels to satisfy a judg-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-18

The regular meeting of the Kansas
state Soldiers and Sailors Reunion as
ISOLATION will be held tomorrow after
noon at o'clock at the Commercial
club parlors All members of the as
ISOLATION and all committees are re-
quested to be present, as important
work is to be considered
P II. CONEY. Secretary.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-04-07
Elect But One Man---Simms De-
feats Mackey for City Attorney Candidates
for School Board in Fourth Ward Tie
Deck Holds Office Until Successor is
Elected - Majorities in City at
Large Are About IOO---ClOse
Vote On Councilmen

the council yesterday made the full
membership of the council democratic.
The administration for the next two
years will be democratic and the peo,
pie should receive great benefit, as
partisanship can no longer be held as
a reason for blocking reforms.
The school board election in the
fourth ward presents a unique situa-
ton. 1t is the contention of well in
formed men that when tie results it
has the effect of no election and that
W. H. Deck will hold over until sue
.cessor is elected. 1t is also contend
ed that if a successor is elected a
special election will be necessary and
the candidates will have to be nomin.
ated at a primary election.
The following is the vote in full by
wards:
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-04-07
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
In the city election yesterday the
democrats lost but one man. W. NJ,
Simms, the republican candidate for
city attorney, was elected by ma
jority of Al over Paul F. Mackey, the
democratic candidate. For the other
offices the majorities in the city at
large were above 100. In the ward
elections the result was closer. In
the fourth ward the candidates for
school board were tied with So votes
each. T. F. Thompson was elected to
the council in the third ward by one
vote. Campbell, the democratic can
didate for council in the fourth ward
was elected by seven votes over j. E.
Underwood, republican, and present
incumbent,
The election of four democrats to
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-04-07
MANN CHOSEN MINORITY
LEADER IN new HOUSE

Washington, D. c., April 4.-Repre-
sentative James R. Mann of Illinois
was unanimously chosen candidate for
speaker and floor leader of the repub-
hcans in the house of representatives
at a caucus held in the house cham
ber last night He was proposed to
the caucus by former Speaker Joseph
G. Cannon and received the support of
the regulars and those insurgents"
WI were present.
His Endorsement means that he will
receive the republican vote in the
house today when speaker is elected,
and that he will become the active
head of the minority party in the
house.
More than a dozen insurgents"
were not present at the caucus. In
the afternoon the insurgents" held a
meeting, at which forty-six were either
present or accounted for
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-04-07
TREASURER DUNLOP HELPS
OKLAHOMA BOND ISSUE

Oklahoma City, April 6. = State
/. Treasurer Robert Dunlop is sending a
circular letter to bond buyers in the
eastern markets giving full informa-
tion relative to the $9,OOO,OO0 issue Of
public building bonds authorized by
the recent legislature.
Mr.. Dunlop explains that under the
law the bond issue cannot exceed $9,-
100000 and that the state has 271 ,636
4eres Of public land to secure the is
! l.eue. The letter says in part:
| ''The school land department of Ok
lahoma, or in other words the school
| land commissioners, hold a first mort
! gage real estate loan against 16S,354
acres, amounting to $3,104,3 ,38050 and
| in addition to this the school land com
missioners still have 103,261 acres OF
the same quality as the 16S,354 acres
4 that is sold and it will sell under the
l hammer for at least $2,OOO,O00. The
/ 100000 of first mortgage real estate
loans, in my opinion, are as safe Sc
4 curities as any one could ask to Sc
cure the $9,OOO,O0o public building
bonds issued.
\ These mortgages are the property
iof the public building fund and can
mot be disposed of for any other pur
pose than to redeem the bonds that
twill be issued at this time"
:, Mr.. Dunlop expresses the opinion
that the new law covers all the defects
!. Of the old and the issue will be one Of
sshe best and safest investments Okla
,hoina will place on the market fol
.l:he next fifty years
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-04-07
MAGAZINE PUBLISHER DIES
MYSTERIOUSLY At HIS HOME
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Philadelphia, Pa, April 6-Craig
Lippincott, head of the j. B. Lippin-
colt company, publishers and promin-
ent in financial and social circles, died
mysteriously at his home in the aristo-
cratic residence section here today.
According to the police, death was
due to pistol shot wound. Whether
is was received by accident or design
is not known. The coroner is MAX
ing thorough investigation. Lippin-
colts son, Jay B. Lippincott, made a
sworn statement to the deputy cor
oner that it was his opinion that his
father died as result of an accident.
The following authorized statement,
by an officer Of the J. B. Lippincott
company was given out this afternoon:
During a period of temporary abor-
ration Craig Lippincott shot and kill
ed himself at his residence this morn
ing. The business of the publishing
house is not to be affected"
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-04-07
BOARD TRIPLES |
WESTERN UNION VALUATION

Oklahoma City. April 6.-The West
ern Union Telegraph company has re-
turned it's Oklahoma property for tax
alton to the state auditor as being
worth $414,481.25, which amount is
practically the same fixed by the COM
pany for each year since statehood.
The state board of equalization, here
tofore. multiplied the return of this
company, as well as that of the Pull
man Palace Car company by three,
thus considering the franchises as
well as the physical property for the
purpose of taxation. For the years
of 1908 and 1909 the company sought
injunctions in the federal court of the
western district, which were denied
and recently the states contention
was sustained by the court of civil
appeals.
The Western Union as well as the
Pullman company for the year 1910
appealed to the state supreme court
from the state board of equalization,
and the cases are there pending
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-04-07
ATTORNEYS FIGHTING STATE
PIPE Line PROVISIONS
BY Associated Press,

By Associated Press,
Washington, ID. c., April Sit would
be Improbable to attempt to market
natural gas in Oklahoma in buckets
or bags, according to attorneys repre-
senting the gas interests, so they ar
gued today, before the United States
supreme court, that the state officials
of Oklahoma should be prohibited
from keeping pipe lines out of the
state.
The Kansas Natural Gas company
with ship line running to the Okla
homa state line some time ago sought
a right-of-way for it's pipes to the
Oklahoma gas wells. That, at least,
is what the company claims. The
state of Oklahoma said the adjoining
land owners could not sell the right
Of way across public highways.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-04-07
SUPREME COURT HEARING
CAPITAL CASE ARGUMENTS

Washington, D, c., April 5.--Argu'
ments in the state capital case prob
ably will be heard in the supreme
court today. The hearing was original
ly set for April 8, but other court bus
mess interfered. United States Sena.
tor Bailey of Texas, who was employ
ed by Governor Haskell in the liquor
and other cases will also appear in
the state capital case.
The gas case involving the right OF
Oklahoma to conserve it's own re
sources, and gas in particular, will be
heard Tuesday. Oklahoma gas at the
present time is being piped into Kan
sas despite the protest of the state
authorities, federal injunction hav
ing made this possible.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-04-07
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS COME
ABRUPTLY TO STOP TO-DAY
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Ell Paso, Tex, April 6.-The peace
negotiations, in which the Maderos
have been engaged for the last ten
days, apparently came to a halt this
morning, after twenty-four hours OF
almost ceaseless telegraphing between
here, Chihuahua, and Mexico City.
That such was the case was also con.
firmed by the Associated Press dis.
patch from Chihuahua last night It
is expected that Don Francisco and
Don Alfonso Madero and others Of the
peace commissioners will return to
San Antonio tonight.
Madero's Camp, San Anderez, Near
Chihuahua, April 6.-Orders have
been sent throughout the insurrecto
ranks to be prepared for instant ac-
ton. Francisco |. Madero, insurrecto
leader, has changed headquarters from
Bustillos hacienda, to this point
which is within thirty miles of Chihua
hut The nature of the proposed
movement was not divulged
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-04-07
BANKING BOARD CLOSES
BANK Ar OKLAHOMA CITY.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
Oklahoma City, April 6.-The Plan
ters & Merchants bank here. with a
capital of s5O,0OO was closed today by
the state banking board It was an
nounced that the depositors would be.
paid in full.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-04-07
WILSON DENOUNCES
SUPERIOR PEOPLE"
Says That Although the System is an
Evil One, Honorable Men Are
Behind It.

Burlington, N. j., April 6.-Governor
Woodrow Wilson, speaking to the
toast The State of New Jersey" at
the democratic dinner here last night,
said it was against the theory Of gov
|ernment by superior people" that the
great reaction" had set in.
New Jersey had walked up to this.
he said. walked up to the reconstruc-
tion necessary to revive and recon-
stitute our democracy and put onr
institutions once more on the footing
of their original conception and in-
spiration."
The country had supposed New
Jersey devoted to " the service of in
terests, of big business, irrespective
of the interests of humanity" he con.
tinued, and it was taken for granted
that she was too completely controlI-
ed by the great combinations of cap
ital to follow the impulse of her peo-
pie, even if they should feel the inn
pulse of the change which is now
everywhere else abroad. But the
country had been mistaken"
Governor Wilson sought to define
the interests" and declared that, al
though the system was an evil one,
honorable men were behind it.
we wish to show such men that
they are mistaken, not to treat them
as public enemies" he said.
The tariff he characterized as "the
chief ambush of special privilege"
land declared that the interests had
sought to control legislation partly
because of fundamental distrust of
popular government.
He brought to mind the persistent
rumors current some time ago that
there was danger of establishing a
monarchy in this country. However
foolish the idea was, it was hailed
by some, he said. with unconcealed
satisfaction.
There We're men OF large affairs
who said without reserve" he de-
clared, that they thought We would
be better off in such circumstances.
They hold theory of trusteeship of
government, of government for the
people and not government by the
people; the theory of those who would
protect the people against themselves,
patronize them, act for them, construct
their governments in their interests,
but without their cooperation and con-
sent.
Under the deeoralizing influence
of such politics as are embodied in
the high protective tariff, this has be
come, in fact, the theory of the re-
publican party. The superior peo-
pie, the people of large business. and
of large experience. must, in their
view, determine and be sponsors for
the policy of the country.
ut is against this theory that the
great reaction has set in. The first
victories for the people have been
won; victory after victory will follow
these first successes until we have
again carried our institutions back To
their first position and founded them
once more on absolute confidence of
the people as their own masters and
arbiters.'