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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22

cient to persuade the speaker of the
house to follow him rather than side
with the more radical element winch
favored special investigation
We have heard in this city from
Washington that the incident is re-
garded there as one of the best HIS
tratiOns of MIR. Underwood's capIrIty
for the tactful and yet mastery lead
That is a quality which has espec-
iaI appeal to some of the poltlclanss
for they believe that it would be or
+he highest service to their party If
man possessing these unusual gifts
we're to be chosen to the presidency
All of these things com bine to make
the address Mr.. Underwood VIII de-
liver -Washington's blrthday-at
philadelphia, before the state society
of the Cincinnati, the conspicuous event
IF the days celebration anywhere in the
If Mr.. Underwood speaks without IN
anv vvav changing the address as he has
written it. he will tell the Pennsylvania
society how far Washington was able 10
forecast some of the difficult problems
which the American people would be
connalled to solve if the government
established in 1883 were to be permanent
vVaSbinoton did foresee that there was
constant danger lest in the grown OF
party spirit the interests of the party
should be regarded as more important
than the maintaining of fundamental po-
litical principles
T.
svlvania society as he has frequently
snolxen to his friends and once, at least,
has spoken in public, he will lay special
emphasis upon the need which now is
vital of teaching the people not to be-
come impatient with the constitution Of
the United States, but instead always to
feel that the restraints that are con
FAMED in that inStrum ent, which Is our
organic law, are really the surest means
of retaining a constitutional, representa-
tive. republican-democ form of gov
eminent Mr.. Underwood Is one of those
men in public life who are very appre-
hensive lest Capitalization of power in
the hands of individuals may ultimately
lead to usurpation of government He
feels tina this danger is imminent at tins
time. And he believes that the people
should now warned lest they unsuspect-
ingly yield to it
The address as a whole will undoubted-
II, he accepted by the people as plea Tor
Conservatism of thought and of acton.
hut not the kind of conservatism that
lapses into tirnidity-
When Mr. Underwood spoke in TINS
CITY in the late fall not a little attention
was fixed upon his literary style: The
address to be delivered at Philadelphia
will furnish a capital opportunity for a
study of the gift of clear, forcible state
ment. expressed with simple dignity ana
without the slightest rhetorical device or
= rtifica HOLLAND.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
RECALLS 0SPINA
Colombia Orders Her Minister
to Come Home.
Does Not Approve of His Letter
to Wilson.

Bogota, Feb. 22.-General Pedro
Mel Ospina. Colombian minister to the
United States, was recalled by the Co
lombian government this morning
The action of the Colombian gov
eminent was taken because neither
it nor the Colombian people upholds
the position taken up by the Colon
bian minister at Washington in notify
ing the state department that the pro-
posed visit to Colombia of Secretary
of State Knox would be inopportune,
because Colon bias claims in connec-
ton with Panama have not been ar
bitrated. The notification given by the
Colombian government says that Gen
eral Ospina is "separated' from his
post at Washington and that the Incl
dent between Colombia and the United
States is thus closed.
Colombi it continues, will main
tain her International policy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
KNOW ON MONDAY
ROOsevelt's Supporters Are Promised
an Answer Next Week.

Cleveland, o., Feb. 22.-"My hat IL
in the ring. You will have my answer
Monday"
That is what Theodore Roosevelt
said here last night when an admiring
Cleveland friend sought to learn
whether he was a candidate for the
Republican nomination for the presi-
dency.
During the brief stay of Colonel
Roosevelt in Cleveland W. f. Eirick,
well known locally In politics, greeted
the former president, whom he knew
well.
Il want a direct answer. colonel"
said Mr.. Eirick. "All your friends
want to know. and want to know now,
whether you are to be a candidate"
MY hat Is in the ring" replied COL
onel Roosevelt. you will have my
answer Monday"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
LOSES SUIT
He is stin Insane in Eyes Of the New
York Court.

New York, Feb. 22.=John Arm
strong Chaloner of Virginia lost his
suit in the federal court to have Thos.
T Sherman discharged as a commit
tee of his person. and to regain Gus
tody of his estate. In the late nine
ties Chaloner. who was born Chanler,
was committed by the supreme court
of New York to Bloomingdale asylum,
but escaped and went to Virginia,
where the courts have declared him
10 be sane.
In finding for the defendant. Judge
Holt declared that no irregularity is
shown in the appointment of the COM
mittee of Chaloner's person and that
his remedy lies in an appeal to the
supreme court of New York to vacate
its Judgment declaring him insane.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
ATTELL STILL LEADS.
Champion FaNorite i'm Betting ON
Fight With Kiibac.

Los Angeles. Feb. 22.-Abe Attcn.
featherweight champion. and Johnny
Kilbac of Cleveland, challenger. were
in readiness early today for their bat
tie at Vernon this afternoon. Interest
in the scheduled 20 round bout was
whetted by the announcement by the
principals managers that the cham
pion and challenger alike were in the
best possible condition and a record
attendance was anticipated.
AS it is the policy OF many fight fol-
lowers to b 'et on the champion until
he is whipped" Attell was the favor
lite, although Kilbac's followers as
serted that "Old Father Time would
take a hand in the fight this after
noon through the medium OF the
Clevelander- Odds offered early va
ried from , to 1 to 10 to in Attelrs
favor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
PAPERS TURNED UP.
Missing Documents in the Ray Case
Are Found.

Washington, Feb. 22.-The missing
papers in the inquiry being conducted
into charges of political activity
against Major B. B. Ray of the army
by the house house committee on war
department expenditures were sent to
the committee Wednesday by Secretary
Stimson. They were discovered in the
war department. he said. among per
sonal papers of General Bell. former
chief of staff, and referred to condi-
tions under which Major Ray was
granted his many leaves of absence.
The papers originally were on file
in the Philippines, but were trans
ferred to Washington on cabied order
of General Benn, and since then have
been in the keeping of the chief of
one of the department bureaus. AS
soon as the committee has had OPP
the hearing in the Ray case will be
resumed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
TO PRAY DURING LENT
WOmen's Trade Union League Adopts
New Measure.

Chicago. Feb. 22.-Members Of the
Womens Trade Union League viii re-
sort to prayer during the lenten sea-
son in the hope that it viii assist them
in The work of organization. Mrs. Ray
mond Robins, president of the league.
suggested to members last night that
they repeat a prayer each night during
lent.
IF it has no other effect" she said.
lit will at least keep before you tho
great need OF organizing the working
women Of whUm there are about 125.OO0
in Chicago with only 10000 organized. "
and these Will be sent to each member
nf the league.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22

about which there was some CONVEX
sation on the day of the killing.
George Cowperthwaite of Silver
Lake, a brother of Mrs. Rickels tes
titled as to the suicidal tendencies of
Rickels and that Albert Stickney had
been called from place to the Rickels
home to help protect his sister from
father
Frank Conwell and Chester Day,
undertakers, testified as sto the size
of the shot taken from the heads of
the victims of the tragedy Roy Peck
was a member of the searching party
and told of the position of the bodies
when they were found.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
GIRLS BURN A BARN.
So That They Could BE Educated at
an Industrial School.

WEIGH. W. Va, February 22-Lizzia
Crabtree and Lucy Trout, 3 year old
girls who were convicted of arson in
the circuit court here admitted set
ting fire to a barn so that they could
obtain an education. The girls had
been reared on a county poor farm.
their parents being too poor to care
for them, according to the fire mar
shall
The girls had heard of the reform
school and said if they could be sent
there they could learn some of the
things that would make them useful
women Both were sent to the girls
industrial home at Sal~~-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
SAILOR MEETS KLAUS.
Petroskey May Wear Out Opponent
and Insert Hay Maker"

San Francisco. Feb. 22.-F'rank Klaus
of Pittsburg. who claims the middle-
weight championship and Sailor
Petroskey, who on other occasions l"i-
lows the peaceful pursuit of baker az
the naval station are. enter the rine
for the 20 round match today with tue
former to ] favoritc. Both look
ed to be in splendid condition Klaus
owed his popularity to his eastern
reputation and his excellent showing ~
the training camp. The sailor, hgnr
followers declared. was not noted To-
agsressiveness or skill but possessed an
ability to absorb punishment which
might wear out his opponent and per-
haps result in a chance knockout.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22

so that only the air filled WITH ny
omei vapor is breathed-
This method of treatment has saved
many q chfld's life, and mothers OF
croupy children's should see to 1T that
HYOMEI is always on hand Full IN
structions for prompt relief OF Group
is in each package
so cent bottle of HYOMEI is all
you need for Group. It is sold by drug
gists everywhere
HYOMEI is made of Australian
Eucalyptus and other antiseptlcs-
Money returned If it does not give sat
isfaction in treatment of catarrh,
coughs. colds, Group and catarrhal
deafness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
He IS NOT sure.
Becker Says if He Robbed b. & o.
Train He Was Drunk.

Keyser. w. va. Feb EFF l
robbed that train / was SO drunk |
didn't know what / was doing" said
F. A. Becker. the B. & o. brakeman
held here charged with holding up
the passenger train at Everett tunnel
near here Monday night.
Becker today told the authorities
of his career He said he had come
from Philadelphia where he had
worked for the Rapid Transit com
pany He said a year or more ago he
was a. fireman in the navy but was
taken to a hospital for the insane.
The prisoner is almost nervous
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
WRECK ON The TO-"
Sixteen Persons, IL of Them Passen-
gers, Are Injured.

Springfield, Ill, Feb. 22.-Sixteen
persons, II passengers and 4 trainmen,
were injured in a headon cillision be-
tween a Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy passenger train and a freight
train of the same road at Lowder to-
day.
No one was fatally hurt. but En-
gineer Layman and Fireman French
were seriously injured. The railroad
company refused to give out the names
of the passengers injured. The col
Iision it is said was due to the snow
storm which prevented the engineers
from seeing far ahead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
DUKE SAILS AWAY
He viii Become Head OF a Tobacco
Company in England.

New York. February 22.-James 3.
Duke, former head of the American
Tobacco company. sailed today on the
steamship Olympic for England, where
he will become the president of the
British American Tobacco company.
Duke said the reorganization of the
American Tobacco company had pro-
crossed very smoothly and was prac-
tically completed.
Il can not tell what effect the re-
organization is going to have on the
business said Mr.. Duke, at is too
early to tell"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
Committee Favors Wireless Treaty.

washington, Feb. 22.-By unani-
NOUS vote the senate committee on
foreign relations has agreed to
authorize a favorable report on the
wireless telegraph treaty. The treaty
will go to the senate Immediately and
it is believed will be ratified in time
to permit the representation of this
country at an international wireless
conference next summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
CASE BEGINS
with Abe Ruef in Court Ready to
Testify Against Him.

San Francisco, Feb. 22.-Former
Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz was placed
on trial today before Judge LaWIor
with Abraham Ruef. former political
boss of the city. present in court to
testify against him. Former Super
visior Andrew P. Wilson, whom the
former mayor is accused of having
bribed in connection with a gas fran
chise, was the principal witness to-
day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
Fine for Group
Mothers Should Cut This Out and
Be Prepared.

In any home where a child has
tendency to Group, g bottle of HYO-
MEL (pronounce it High-o-me) should
be kept constantly on hand
sudden attack of Group with dill
ficuIt breathing and extreme distress
Is ant to come on at any time.
The course to be pursued is plain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
TUG BOAT is SUNK.
By "A Rush of Ice in the Missouri
River at Kansas City.

Kansas City. Feb. "a break in
an ice gorge here has caused a rush
of heavy foes down the Missouri river.
sinking the tug Omaha and caving in
the sides of a large barge. Three
river men narrowly escaped death
when the tug was sunk. Colder
weather north of Kansas City is be-
lieved to have Iessened the danger to
boats moored in the river
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22

Send for your
doctor at once,
and in the
meantime drop
80 drops OF
Hyomei into a
bowl of boiling
water and hold
t n G c h / l d g
head over it,
cover with g
towel or cloth,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
WRIT is SUSTAINED.
Brandt Is demanded to the Tombs to
Await Trial

New York, Feb. 2Z-Justice Ger
rard has sustained the writ of ha-
beas corpus issued in the case of Foll1e
E Brandt and ordered that Brandt
be remanded to the Tombs prison for
trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22

The case Of Capt w. A. Ceilings gives en-
couragement for all sufferers from RI pture.
Capt Ceilings suffered a double rupture
and was confined to his bed for years. No
truss could hold such a rupture. Many ply
Sictans examined his case and pronounced
an operation necessary. Capt. Ceilings kept
experimenting on himself and finally to the
aston1s hnent of all he cured his rupture. He
has never had any return of the trouble.
Capt Ceilings sends his discovery to all
people who are rup5ured. If you Will send
the coupon below, he Will mail you entirely
free one weeks trial treatment so you can
test 1t your own case. This costs you no.
thing and you are sure to be benefited So
mail the coupon now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
Q9zoUAle
911OtG8o7S +

Health is the foundation of all good
looks. The wise woman realizes this
and takes precautions to preserve her
health and strength through the Pc
Rod Of child bearing. She remains a
pretty mother by avoiding as far as
possible the suffering and dangers Of
such occasions. This every woman
may do through the use Of Mothers
Friend, remedy that has been SO long
in use. and accomplished 80 much
good, that it is in no sense an expert
ment, but a preparation which always
produces the best results. Tt Is for
external application and so penetrating
In its nature as to thoroughly lubricate
every muscle, nerve and tendon in
Volved during the period before baby
comes. 1t aids nature by expanding
the skin and tissues, relieves tender
ness and soreness, and perfectly pre-
pares the system for natural and safe
motherhood. Mothers Friend has been
used and endorsed by thousands of
mothers, and its use will prove COM
. to- any ~ woman 8s@Sh IN 0TIoJlloTS
need OF such -
remedy. Mothers GTH1On0
Friend is sold at -
drug stores. Write for free book for
expectant mothers, which contains
much valuable information
BRADFEELD REGULATOR CO.. Atlanta, Ca.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
Strenuous Old Sea Captain Fools the Doctors
And Cures Himself.

No man or woman who is ruptuRed~no
matter how severely or at what aRe-need
despair Of being cured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22

lott and Denent
to any woman in
need Of such a
remedy. Mothers
Friend is sold at.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22

We the said jurors upon our oath dc
say that the said John J. RicI1eIs came
TO his death by a gun shot wound in
flicted by himself
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-02
WHITE CHAUFFEURS
 70 LAUNCH UNION
Ncoro tuto Drivers To Re PFnsccHt- ed Fer Operating Cars Without
 Licenses.

I.Gca white chauff1urs, about fourteen Of whom are employed by auto owners, a:c planning the organ zJton of Chaulfeurs Union and will in I few days apply for q char fer. One ef the ebauffeurs sta ed stated yesterday that this seemed 10 hc the only solution 10 the problem of preventing negroes being em- ployed to drive ears ill this cit. They W Il affiliate with the Central Trades Council.
 Every white chauffeur ir the city has 9 state license as required by law. and when it was found thaS soy eral negroes we're running machines without censes warrants Werc sworn out for them and they will be arrested if caught The fine fer running 2n automobile without a sta%e license is &25. Ii was said that one negro left the et ty after learning that the officers had warrant for him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-02
YOUR CRAY HAIRS
 QUICKLY VANISH
X Harmless Remedy, Made From Gar den Sage, Restores Color
 to Gray Hair.

A feeling of sadness accompanies the discovery of the first gray hairs which unfortunately are looked upon as heralds of advancing age. Gray hair, however handsome it may be. makes a person look old. We all know the advantages of being young Aside from the good impression a youthful appearance makes cn others simply knowing tha- you are Hooking fit' gives Che courage to unde' takt and accomplish things. So why suf fer tho handicap of looking old on account of gray ha.rs, when a simple remedy will give your hair youthful colcr and beauty in a few days time? time?
 Most people Know that common gar den sage acts as color restorer and scalp tonic as we'll. Our grandmoth- CTS used a "Saga Tea for keeping their hair dark, soft and luXuriant. In Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Rem- edy We have an ideal preparation of Sage, combined with Sulphur and other valuable remedies for dandruff. itching scalp and thin, weak hair that is split at the ends or constantly com ing out. A few applications of this valuable remedy will bring back the color, and in short time it will re- move every trace of dandruff and greatly improve the growth and ap- pearance of the hair.
 Get a fifty cent bottle from your druggist today, and notice the differ- ence in your hair after few days treatment All druggists sell it, under guarantee that the money will be re- funded if this remedy is not exactly as represented. Mann-Tankersley Dcng Company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-02
SAID SEE:
 WOULD FAINT
frs. Della Long Unable to Stand On Her Feet Mors Than a Few
 Minutes af 8 Tine.

pendergrass, Ga.-Nrs. Della Long, cf this place, in a recent letter. saAs: "For five or six years, 1 suffered agon- Les with womanly troubles.
 Often, l couldn't sit up more than Few minutes at a time, and if l stood an my feet long, would faint.
 took Cardui, and it helped me i'm nediatcly Now, 1 can do my work all the time, and don't suffer like l did"
 Take Cardui when you feel ill in any way-weak, tired, miserable, or under .he weather. Cardui is a strength building tonic medicine for women.
 It has been found to relieve pain ard distress caused by Tom@lly troubles, and is an excellent medicine to have on hand at all times.
 Cardui acts on the womanly consti- tuition, building up womanly strength, toring up the nerves, and regulating the womanly organs.
 It's half century of success is due to merit. It has done good to thousands.
 Will you try it? It may be just what you need Ask your druggist about Cardui He will recommend it.
 N. Write 10: Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chatta, sooga Medicine Co.,, Chattanooga. Tenn. flor Spfcfds lnstructions, and 6l-page book, Home Treatment hE Wonen,' sent in plA'n wrapper, on request.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-02
TRUCK GROWERS BUY
 STRAWBERRY PLANTS
Two Hundred Thousand Distributed Among the Small Farm Men
 in This County.

The last of the 100000 strawberry plants which were shipped to the members of the Truck Growers AS sociation by G. L. Mays, of Mo,rilton, Hi expert strawberry grower, were taken hy the members of the assocla- on at the meeting here recently More plants are yet to come and the strawberry crop in this county this season will be the largest ill many years.
 Sweet potatoes and the raising of melons was also discussed and local planters will probably increase their acreage in these products. MT. May will supply the melon seed and su- pervise the growing. The seed po- fatoes will be furnished by the West brook Grain and Commiss On Con- plny.
 The next meeting of the ;.ssocla ton will be held on April 2S.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-02
FTB SALE.

A most excellent tract of land COD sisting of 69 acres, situated on Me. Fadden road. 4 miles north. of cour' house. with the following improve. ments:
 One nice broom residence, with ., 8-foot hall and pantry; 1 barn, ) lot fenced with wire; fine we'll sof water: one cotton house and chickel house, one acre in orchard, consisting of peaches. apples and plums; Sf acres Is in cultivation and the re mainder consisting of white oak. pit oak, pine and red oak.
 This Is one of the incest little farms anywhere around Pine Blut md since the crop has been gather. ed 1t can now be bought for $2.10' upon terms of one-half cash and bal ance within 12 months at per cen' interest. Apply to
 s. M. TWINE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-02
Distribution of Prizes Two FIandev Automobiles,

To the contestants having the high est number Iof votes in the city dls- tricts will be given one Auto, and t1 the contestant having the highest vote i'll the country districts will be given the other machine.
 The Pilnos.
 The Two High Grade Remington Pianos will be awarded one to the city and one to the country districts to the contestants standing highest after the Autos have been awarded.
 The Diamond Rings, Will be awarded, one to' district to the contestants standing first in each district, after the Grand Prizes have ben awarded.
 The Suites of Furniture. Will be given, one to a district, to the contestants standing second in each district, after the diamonds have been awarded.
 The Scholarships.
 Will be given, one to a district to each of the six contestants standing highest after the suites eff furniture have been awarded.
 In Case of d Tie.
 In case of 2 tie for any or all of the above prizes, those so tying will receive prizes of equal value. Remember the closing date. April A..