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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-09

Johnston of the supreme court ad
ministered the oath of office to the
state officers ELECT, and after the oath
had been taken Governor Stubbs, who
succeeds himself as chief executive of
the state, delivered his inaugural ad-
dress. Two years spent in the thick
of state affairs, two years of success in
big things, two years of warfare every
day against the world, the flesh and
the trusts and railroads have broad
ened the governor and added depth to
his vigorous mind. His address of to-
day compared with that made two
years ago shows the difference be-
tween actual experience and just the
determination to assume the burden
Then he promised. Today he pointed
to the fu1fllment.
The hall was crowded to it's utmost
capacity today when the chief justice
arose with the book of Holy Writ in
his hand and stood facing the first
state official as he prepared to admin
ister the oath of office. Every chair
that could be crowded into the aisles
was taken and scores of visitors stood
up along the walls. The galleries were
thronged and people stood in the door
way and in halls outside.
The speakers desk was covered with
flowers and draped with flags. Near
ly all the members of the next legis-
lature were in the hall and the new
state officers and old state officers and
dignitaries of the states political and
civil life sat in the west end of the
big hall.
After Fifty Years.
The state is only half a century.
old in it's official life, but it presented
a scene today at it's seat of government
calculated to impress the most
thoughtless with it's dignity and i'm
For a few hours today all the diff
ferences between parties and factions
within parties were forgotten. Later
this evening the speakership fight will
be in full force and effect at the eau
Gus of the parties. But at noon all
loyal Kansans gathered to see and
hear their state officers take the oath
of allegiance to the best interests of
their state and assume the obliga-
tions of their Office. The shouting and
the tumult of the fighting had died
been fought and the election won and
the victors in fair fight had gathered
to receive their reward. 1t was an
impressive scene. Any scene where
the people of a free state delegate
their powers to representatives is i'm
pressive.
New Officers Well Known.
The men who took the oath today
have all been tried out in the work
of public affairs in their home couu-
ties and districts and in the state
house at the capital. They are well
known and enter their duties under
most favorable circumstances and
with the best wishes Of the men of all
factions and all parties. They are the
state now. Mistakes may come later
and ~ecriminations, and criticisms
But today the sheet is clean and the
future is bright with promise.
Kansans are not given much to
pomp and vanity as a rule, but once
every two years the governor calls out
the gold lace field officers of his staff
and they have a fine dress parade time.
Then the uniforms of the national
guard officers and the dresses of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-09

jeered or sent contributions. But to-
day Kansas can turn from the spec
tacle of the inauguration and point
with pride to the fruits of many years
of plenty. of a great work done in
social and political affairs. She can
point to her place near the top in the
roll of states.
The people assembled in representa-
tive hall today seemed to have some
such thoughts of their state and what
she stands for today. 1t was manifest
in the faces and conversation of the
spectators. They were present at an
other cycle of political government of
the people and by the people They
could note with satisfaction that much
progress had been made since two
years ago in politics, populations,
wealth, farming and all other thin gs
worth while. The occasion dominated
the audience and the n>w officers
themselves looked grave rather than
elated under their new responsibilities.
Pride of state succeeded interest in
self for a minute.
Beginning with the supreme court
Justices, Silas Porter and J. s. West,
the oath of office was administered in
order as fol1ows:.
r. J. Hopkins, lieutenant governor
Charles Sessions, secretary of state.
w. E. Davis, state auditor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-09

ladies present in representative hall to-
day gave touch of color to the scene
The Twenty fifth Inaugural.
This was the twenty-fifth inaugural
day for the state. When Governor
Robinson was sworn in by a county
clerk some fifty years ago in a little
room in the village of Topeka before
a handful of people the most hope
full man present that day never dared
to think of future state like the Kan
sas of today. Since that time there
have been fnaugurals held while the
state was struggling with vicissituGes
almost as stern as those faced by the
early colonies. The seven lean years
came, and the drouths and grasshop
pers, while the rest of the states either
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-09

The clash was sharp and fierce, and
sides were taken quickly. The pro-
gressives demanded an open roll call
ballot for speaker. The regulars op-
posed the open ballot and held out for
a secret vote in the interest, SO they
stated, of Robert Stone of Shawnee,
who was square deal leader of the last
house.
The caucus was called to order by
Charles Kerr of Montgomery. Harry
Don Carlos of Douglas was elected
chairman of the caucus and Mr.. Kerr
was elected clerk. Only five Of the II
Republican members Of the house were
absent from the caucus.
1t was decided to nominate a speak
er, speaker pro TEN, clerk, assistant
clerk, sergeant t-at-arms, postmaster and
chaplain.
vote for speaker be taken by roll call,
which is to say by open ballot.
Davis of Kiowa moved to amend the
motion by taking secret vote, and
Wilson of Greeley seconded the Davis
amendment.
Mercer of Chase took the floor in
favor of the open ballot. He could
not see why a Republican should be
ashamed of his ballot. The man asham-
ed of his vote, he said, ought not to
be allowed vote in the caucus.
Matson, of Sedgwick candidate for
speaker, took an emphatic stand for
the open ballot. He thought it was a
principle Of progressive policy as
championed by the progressives of KAN
ssas.
Buckman, of Cowley, candidate for
speaker, favored the open ballot.
Allen, of Wyandotte. then took the
floor and made a strong speech in IA
vor of his motion for the open ball
lot.
Stone in Defense.
Stone of Shawnee was called upon
and took the floor in defense of the
secret ballot. He spoke with feeling
about the personal attack that had
been made upon him. He said that
first he had been accused of being too
violent an insurgent and that his cleo
tion would disrupt the party. Later,
he said he had been called a luke
warm insurgent and accused of being
too thick with the regulars. Then he
referred to the Odd Fellow fight on
him. He explained his position in re-
gard to the De Boissiere case and call
ed attention to the fact that many
noted Odd Fellows had exonerated
him of blame for his connection with
that suit.
Stone favored the secret ballot.
He spoke at some length on the cam
paign for that place and made per-
sonal appeal for the place. He de-
clared that his good name was at
stake in this fight made upon him by
| the Odd Fellow attacks started by his
enemies. He said that the campaign
| against him had not been fair. He
quoted the well known saying, He who
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-09
RUN OVER BY A CAR.
Doorkeeper of National House Is Bad
ly Injured

Morrissey, a doorkeeper of the house
of representa- tives and well known to
present members of that body and
many who have served in it in the
past, was perhaps fatally injured when
run over by a street car last night.
Mrs. Morrissey was with him when the
accident occurred.
His foot was SO crushed as to neces-
state amputation and he suffered 9TH
er injuries. His advanced age, 78 years,
renders his recovery doubtful.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-09

The split in the ranks of the Repub-
lican party came early in the session,
in fact, before the session has begun.
1t came during the first five minutes
of the caucus in representative hall
this afternoon to select a candidate for
speaker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-09
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Jan. 9.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight and Tues
day. Warmer tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-09
BUCHANAN IT IS.
Chosen for Speaker by Republi-
can House Caucus.
Bitter Fight Precedes the First
Ballot.
THE VOTE is CLOSE.
Changes Made Give Honor to
Winfield Man.
MatsOn OF Wichita Develops Lit
tie Strength.

Judge G. H. Buclxman of Winfield
was chosen as the Republican caucus
nominee for speaker late this after
noon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-09

Continued on Page Two,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-09
LOOK FOR COLD WAVE.
One Is Scheduled to Be Here To-
morrow.

A cold wave is expected in Topeka
tomorrow night. Just how cold it will
be can not yet be estimated by the
weather bureau but up in the Medi-
cine Hat country in Canada from
whence it will come, temperatures or
% to 26 below prevail.
The forecast for tonight and tomor-
row is for fair weather and warmer
temperatures tomorrow. The mercury
went up to 40 degrees this afternoon.
The wind is blowing IA miles an hour
from the south.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-09
MEXICO increases Her ARMY.

Ell Paso, Tex, Jan. 9.-An import
ant increase in, the standing army of
Mexico has resulted, according to the
Mexican Herald of Mexico City, from
the present revolution in northern
Mexico. The paper says that four new
regim ents of cavalry and two regi-
ments of artillery are now being or
ganized and will be added to the
army Of the republic.
Nominated Arkansas City Postmaster.
Washington, Jan. 9.-The nomina-
ton of Charles N Hunt to be post
master at Arkansas City, Kan, was
sent to the senate today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
Unparalleled Scenes at Cong
vention's Mission Mass
Meeting
SPIRIT OF GIVING
SWEEPS OVER GREAT
BAND OF CHRISTIANS
Thousands of Dollars Raised
and Audience Refuses to
Quit Until 1890 A.
M. Oklahoma
City Next Year

Especial to The Richmond VirgtnlHn.)
JACKSONVILLE. FLA, May 90
For the first time in the history OF
the convention a period was given for
the consideration of the denomtna-
tionai paper. Or. T r. Ray, of Rich
mond, Va. opened the discussion. and
other addresses were. made by DR..
Graham. Of Atlanta, and DR.. Cody,
Of South Carolina, Much sentiment
looking to the increased circulation
of the UNCONVENTIONAL weekly was
aroused,
Friday night a mass meeting was
held In the interest OF foreign mis-
sions Addresses were made by Drs.
r. b. Ray and w. II. Smith. of Rich-
mond, and w. +. Barton, of Missis-
sippi. and w. l.. Sallee, of China
owing to the depressing debt of $780,
600 1t Was difficult to arouse enthusi-
asm.. DIR. Willingham took the stand
and stated that the committee had
recomm en- died that a collection be-
taken. and he would abide by the
conditions, 1t was taken that uncon-
give $25, ard mortgage his typewriter.
A returned missionary said he and his
wife would give their years salary. A
young man said ! will give myself II
trollable enthusiasm came over the
great crowd.
Speeches were made by c. c. Car
roll Of kentucky, and DR.. Grose, Of
Texas. No one could prevent the col
lection. 1t poured in from all over
stopped until after midnight. A man
who had decided to buy an AUTOMOBILES
gave il all to pay tho debt. A poor
man had laid aside S25 to buv a aim
Pile tomb stone for his wite's grave.
10 gave it all. A cripple said he would
the board will send ma. Immediately
a man Of means said: "rli pay ths sal
converted by missionaries In China,
said he would give 500. A school
teacher gave half her salary for year.
Never had tho convention been 50
stirred In it's history Of 4years. All
money given in tho collection 10 to bA
extra to REGULAR collections Tho audit
ence told DR.. Wiliinsham that tho board
pouring in the audience was dismiss
ed with the doxoio~v at 1880 A. NJ.
About $4,000 had beon given in sums
ran~;-~ from, 81 to $4,000.
The home mission board report was
considered this forenoon. DR.. Gray
had charge OF the meeting. The board
made the best report in its history
there is no doubt, and the work will
be enlarged by taking up work IN
HaytL Baptists have done no work
there before.
A mass-meeting on home missions
will be held tonight. DR.. A. J. Vim
ing, OF Canada. who is In this countr1l
raising money to build a Baptist ssnsr>
mary In Europe. address the great
convention at | O'Clock to-day. The
convention gosxe to okla aonYa" ncxe
year and DR.. Z. r. Cody breaches the
annual sermon.
IL.
for one million dollars for home and
foreign boards next year. six hundred
thousand for foreign missions and
four hundred thousand for home mis-
sions. OF this amount Virginia 10
asked TO give eighty-two thousand
dollars and thirty-two thousand dol-
lars. respectively.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
EXCITING CHASE
BRINGS CAPTURE
JOHN DUNN LANDED IN POLICE
STATION ON CHARGE OF
PICKING POCKET

Following an exciting chase by
Officer Sweet John Dunn. we'll
dressed white man, thirty years OF
age. who claims Lynchburg as his
home. and says he liz printer by
profession. WAS arrested In the store
OF Stratus & Gunst. In South Tenth
street, where he sought seclusion be-
hind a large clock. and Is now in
First Police Station under the charge
Of picking the pocket OF J. A. Pars-
ley OF $50.
Mr. Parsley was descending in an
elevator in the American National
Bank Building. Dunn being In the
car. Before reaching the ground
floor Mr.. Parsley noticed tina, his
money was missing and accused Dunn.
Dunn gave $50 to Mr.. Parsley and
imm ediately started Off. Parsley call
ed Policeman Sweet. who gave chase
10 Dunn. who had boarded a street
car. Dunn left the car and was pur-
sued into the store of Straus &
Gunst.
Sergeant Shepherd had been at
tracted to the scene and when Officer
Sweet appeared with the man a by
stander called attention to something
In Dunn's collar. A search revealed
s95 In bills concealed there.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
MISS JOHNSTON WRITES
OF CIVIL WAR HERO
Her New Book, The Long Roll, is Mastery Deneation
OF the Character of StoneWall Jackson

/, care for minor details and descrip-
tive quality that are marvellous
The grim facts Of the strife are
frightened by the portrayal OF the at
mosphere Of Virginia society and its
manners before and during the war
days. This has been a favorite subject
for many writer's, but By none. has ii
been given Il more fascinating or more
vivid revelation than by Miss Johnston.
Life at Three oaks. the home Of Rich
arr Cleavc. who might be termed the
minor hero Of the story. and at Green
wood. the ancestral Home OF the
Cary's where Judith Cary Cleave's
sweetheart lived, Is chronicled with
the- charm is inevitable in any
true narrative of life in the old Vir-
GINA homes, prior to the war.
In the recital of the bravery OF the
men the heroic stoicism and sublime
tenderness Of the women OF tho Con-
federacy Is not passed by JUDITH
Cary's unquestioning devotion TO and
trust In Richard Cleave, when, rs an
officer with the rank of colonel, he
VAS dismissed from the army for
seeming disobedience under the rigid
discipline maintained by Jackson, who
suffered no excuse, bat who was ready
10 correct an injustice, as to atone
for sftSh an, agensel fv&g shown IN
Cleaves case. was but one specific ex-
Continued on Second Page)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
ALNAH MARTIN TO
NAME POSTMASTER
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COM
MTTTET.NAN WINS IN PIE
cot INTER- FIGHT.

Especial 10 The Richmond Nirginian.)
as' sNNetfeE't sisfS NJ a.. MAY 2Ea-.2it was
settled to-day that Postmaster Car
ney. of Norfolk. Will not be appointed
for new term, but ii was also set
tied that those who have been fight
ing him win not get the plum, and
that Republican National Committee
mari AlVah II Martin, upon whom
such a great patronage fight has been
made In Virginia. wins out complete
Is.
President Taft. in a letter to Mr..
Martin, says that Postmaster Carney,
having accepted a division of salary
from Postmaster Waddy when the
latter. now deceased. was postmaster
and Carney assistant, the latter can
not now he reappotnted. but that Mr.
Martin shall have the naming OF The
new postmaster.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
BEAUTIFUL WOMEN,
HANDSOME HORSES
Spring Meet Va. Racing and
Horse Show Association
Greatest Ever
BLlTZEN AND ESSEX
IN FEATURE EVENT
Four Flat and One Steeple
Chase Race and Nine Show
Classes Make Up Satur-
days Program

Under a cloudless sky, amid the
merry laughter of society and the i'm
patient champing of bits by royalty
bred steeds. the spring meet OF the
Virginia Racing and Horse Show AS
ISOLATION opens at O'Clock Saturday
afternoon. The gay chatter OF lovely
women, mingled with the neighing OF
handsome horses. and the occasion.
viewed from society and horse
standpoint, IL the event of the sea-
son. The meeting will be the most
successful ever undertaken by the az
ISOLATION.
The exhibits would do great credit
to any morse show and the racing
events will have az performers some
of the celebrities in their various
classes. In addition to the regular
races and show classes there will be
special features seldom seen on SINH
lar occasions The celebrated Fort
Meyer cavalry troop would be prime
attraction on any occasion.
The crack horse company Ia com
posed of fifty men and officers. in
GLIDING some of the finest horsemen
in the world. The daredevil perform
ances OF these reckless riders viii
thrill the spectators with wonder ana
admiration. while the drilling of the
SolhlSTs W III De q revelation 10 mill
tary people.
The track L. In excellent condition
and should be fast. The horses are
nj TO make the efforts Of their lives.
and every contest viii bs marked by
closeness and excitement.
Young Blitzsen and Essex.
The race feature of the day will be
the steeplechase event, which Will
bring together the oid-tfIne rivals,
Young Blitzen and Essex. 1t is doubt
full II any two great horses in the
State are more evenly matched than
these two running jumpers, and Il
would be almost impossible to pick
the winner until the wire Is finally
reached. Jack Baker, a great stee-
plechaser, and Powifatan. a strong
bidder for hanors. will be seen IN this
event. which should be one Of the
greatest races ever secn in Richmond.
Work Horse Parade.
Mr.. Gaines, who has charge OF the
work horse parade which takes place
Monday, says 1t will be the greatest
show OF the kind ever seen In the
South. The parade Is expected TO
lie at least two miles long. 1t Ia
not necessary that exhibitors should
enter their teams in advance. and II
Continued on Eleventh page1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
FRIEND ON BENCH
FREES BOSS COX
JUDGE DICKSON QUAsHE,S IN
DItTMEST CHARGING GRAFT
IN TREASURY

CINCINNATI. O.. May 20.--The In
dictment against George Il. Cox. Re
publican political boss and banker.
charged with perjury. was quashed
to-day by Judge William l.. Dick
son.
Cox. who was indicted in conneo-
ton with country treasury graft
was untangled from the net in which
he was caught by the judge whom he
himself put upon the bench, accord
ing To the affidavit of bias and preiu-
dice filed against Dickson when he
was assigned to try the case.
1t was charged that Cox received
s4S.5e0 county interest graft money
from former County, Treasurer John
Gibson, and that he received S1T,5oo
more from former County Treasurer
Tilden r. French.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20

THE Long Roll" hy Miss Mary
Johnston. of Richmond is story of
the war between the States and Is dis
tined TO be numbered among the great
novels of the English speaking people.
Ii Is generally conceded that one re-
quisite for the truly great novel. deal
ing with historical or national crisis
Is the view point of time.
Miss Johnston writes from the van
tage ground II nearly fifty years but
the spirit that bore the struggling
army OF the Confederacy from Manas-
sas to Appomattox. is reflected as
though by mirror. ard the details Of
marches battles and other events are
81 vivid that they refresh nae
brighten the memories ard recoilec-
tipns Of even the surviving men In
gray, who followed General jackson.
Beginning with the reading of the
Botetcllr-t resolutions ia &leGeI1h"r nf
1850, the wave OF unrest swelling
over the country Is followed In It's
course until il breaks upon the shores
of Virginia, it's rivulets IF foam grow
ing into streams OF blood during the
transforming years Of fratTtcida strug-
gle Stonewall Jackson's campaign IN
the Valley of Virginia. the battles of
Mcdowell. Front Royal, Cross KEYS.
tbs, savaa days fight arauud- ktchmond
the battle OF Sharpshurg and finally
that OF Chancellorsville where Jack
son was wounded. are related with Il
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
HOT SPELL SETS
BEES TO BUZz|NC
Democratic Presidential AS
pirants Keep Close Tab
on Each Other
sen. LA TOILETTE
PUSHING MR.. TAFT
President Relies on Support
Of Roosevelt, but Insur-
gent Senator Says IT.
r. is His'n

WASHINGTON. May 2o.-Hot
weather in Washington breeds presi-
dental bees in great swarms, accord
ing to political observers here, who
declared to-day tn&t seldom so far
in advance OF general election has
the capital seen such active agisa-
ton.
A, the headquarters OF Speaker
Champ Clark close tab has been kept
on the movements of Governor VII
son. on his Western trip and tho
Harmon organization is keeping the
Ohio governor well In the forefront
Half a dozen other angles on the
Democratic side are receiving atten-
ton and the fight Is on in real old
time political fashion,
IaFuileue After Taft.
That President Taft is carefully
planning to go after the Republican
nomination is freely ADMITTED at the
White House though no statement on
the subject has been issued, The fact
that the LaFollette boom is under
way and the activity of the progress
sive Republican League against Taft.
has made it necessary for the presi-
dents friends TO begin work early
Both the Taft and LaFollette ad-
herents claim the support of Colonel
Roosevelt. Al the White House It is
said that Taft and Theodore Roose-
Welt are In harmony. ABOUT LaF'oi-
1ettes Headquarters II Is declared
that the colonel will be actively with
the progressives. Many persons here
think Roosevelt himself may yet be
candidate. but his closest friends
declare that there is no possibility Of
It
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
GOV. AYCOCk SAYS
he IS IN RUNNING
FORMER TAR-HEEI. EXECUTIVE
CONFIRMS REPORT THAT HE
Il CANDIDATE FOR L. :.
SEN ATE.
Especial TO The Richmond vlrginian.)

Especial TO The Richmond Vlrginian.)
RALEIGH n. c.. May 2o.-Ex-
Governor Charles E. Aycock return
ed to the city to-day from Wash
ingtou. n. G.. and confirmed the re-
port that he has determined to get
INTO the race for United States sena-
tor. He says his platform is that
OF the State and the national Democ-
racy. that he will make no campaign,
having neither time nor money for
the purpose and desiring to go to the
Senate, II he goes. free from special
obligations to any set of men and
therefore under equal obligations to
every man,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-20
TURNER'S IGNORANCE
BATTLES THE LAW

Although there was we'll marked
path from the rear OF his house &c an
Illicit distinery. Lawson Turner. who
lives near the Virginia tine in Person
county North Carolina. told Deputy
Collectors r. Gray. and J. p. Honaker,
Jr. and Posseman Chuck Day that he
Knew nothing ~ the tffstiiferS5, tnat'
there might be one "back there" and
that he couldn't be responsible for peo-
Pile sittinr up stills in his woods The
officers cut up the still, 60 gallon out
fit and reported the circumstances to
Revenue Agent Chapman. recommend
ing that Turner's connection with the
still be investigated by the grand jury.