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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-08

A fine snow which began falling
Sunday evening and continued inter-
mittentIy throughout the night
brought the mercury by o'clock this
morning above the zero point for the
first time since Friday. However.
while there is temporary relief from
the severe weather of the last few
davs, the outlook is not encouraging
I'VE might as well make up our
minds that we'll have to endure
siege of cold weather" said sunny
Flora, the government prophet today
Every inch of snow that falls delays
the final breaking up of the cold
weather The forecast is, Fair to-
night and Tuesday and colder tonight
which means it will probably go to 10
below"
The minimum temperature for the
night was degrees below zero which
was recorded at 9 O'Clock. BY midnight
the weather had moderated to the ex-
tent of degrees. Sunday morning at
I O'Clock the minimum temperature
for the season-13 below zero-was
registered by the government instru-
ments. Sunday averaged "a degrees
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-08
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DENIED A PARDON
Capt. f. H. TiIIotson Must Go to
Penitentiary.
Detective Must Serve Term for
kidnapping Incubator Baby.

Governor Stubbs today decided that
he would not Interfere in the case of
the court sentence of Capt F. H. Til
lotson, convicted and sentenced to from
one to five years in the penitentiary for
participation in the kidnapping of
Marian BleakIey the incubator baby.
Appeal had been made to the governor
by friends of Capt. TiIotson for execu-
tive clemency. 1t was thought that the
governor would show mercy at the time
the appeal was made, but Mrs. Bleak
ley and her neighbors protested bitter
ly. and the governor decided to let the
court sentence stand.
Mrs Stella Barclay. who instigated
the kidnapping of the baby she claimed
as her own, was allowed. to go free of
the charge, and all the other persons
concerned escaped. the laws penalty,
including Joe Gentry. who was the
chief figure in the actual action of the
at the Bleakley home in To-
peka two years ago. Capt. Tillotson
must be the goat for all who took part
in the affair.
In the plea made. to the governor for
mercy the long and useful record of the
captain as a detective officer was set
forth in detail. And now after many
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-08

fire department to assist them but later
cancelled the call.
Only through hard work was the
Royal hotel saved and the window
sashes did catch fire. This was put out
by men who were stationed for that
purpose
The loss is estimated at $100 900 with
about $75,v0v insurance. The structure
was four stories high and contained
80 guest rooms. 1t was opened four
years ago. The building and contents
are a total loss.
Mrs. Anthony, who was injured, was
saved from a more severe fall by cleo
trio and telephone wires. Her young
daughter escaped by descending on a
rope just before her mother fell but
her hands were burned by the rope.
She suffered a nervous shock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-08
NO CHOLERA LARD
Impossible Under Government Inspec-
ton at Wolffs.
TO the Editor of the State Journal:

To the Editor of the state Journal:
In your issue of December % ap-
peared an article entitled Hog
Cholera Lard" wherein it was stated
that:
County Attorney Simon believes To-
peka has been buying hog cholera lard
and he is planning a crusade against
packers. butchers and hog buyers in gem
eraL Just how many cholera Infected
hogs have found their way into Topeka
lard cans is a matter that Simon does not
estimate"
While names were not mentioned.
we consider this a serious and direct
reflection upon all packers and the
Chas- Wolff Packing company in par
tcular, by reason of our being the only
packing house in Topeka.
The article also said:
Recently information came to- the
county prosecutors office Of a man who
bought a number of cholera infected hogs
brought them to Topeka and turned them
over to the men in the lard rendering
business These hogs were bought IL
many instances at prices as cheap as so
cents The cans of lard rendered from
the cholera Infected hogs brought to the
producer a profit Of several hundred per
cent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-08
HAD ZERO CAMPAIGN.
Seventh District Congressional EIec-
tion to Be Held Tuesday.

The special election to select a sue
cessor to Congressman Ed Madison
will be hei- in the Seventh district
Tuesday. The contest between Judge
Frank l. Martin. the Republican can
didate, and George Neeley, the Demo-
crat, has been called the zero cam
paign'' because of the cold weather
and snowstorms that have prevailed in
that district ever since these candi-
dates were nominated. The weather
conditions for tomorrow, election dav
will be as bad as it is pOSS -4e to con-
ceive- More snow and below zero
weather are predicted. This condition
undoubtedly helps the minority marty
The result may be close 1t is predict
ed freely by Seventh district men who
ought to know that Martin will have
a close rub to win unless he can get
out the vote
The Democrats, stirred to hone Of
victory by the Taggart majority in the
Republican Second district. will surely
make great effort to get out their fun
strength. The Democrats turned out in
a bowling blizzard at Dodge CITY with
full delegations from every county
When Neeley was nominated. They
there pledged hearty support for tha
campaign Neeley has only 1000 ma
Jority to overcome A light Republican
vote will allow him to slip in
Both candidates have made ,
thorough canvass of the district No
icy CSSSSlea4i[ mas MADE a brilliant -,
palSn. he IS a young man of abi1j+,-
and has personality that is bonnd -
help in district like the Seyentb ~ -
makes a redhot speech. Judge Msrti-,
an able lawyer, is more conserve 49,, ~
but ne stands high in his district Tle :,
result of the election depends ,,rn's lle
which party can get the most voferS tS.,
out IN the snow and the cold
Juoge Gordon Finley of Dodea c;+.-
ana Lieutenant Governor Ricbar5
Hopkins of Garden City. both defssteS y
candidates for the Republican 1o,,9,.s ,,s'lo'su
tlon, have helped Judge Martin in a1-a~,7
way IN their power and have Te5s
speeches for him. nave made
can-5I IN the Vast iaSt election in the Seventh
Georse Neeley was a CANDIDATE Ssra;.-Ll ersilen
"a "a, Madison and received iss aSalnst Sa.as.
Juoge Madison received 1925 co+aN Votes
n Gates Socialist, received ! qSe - 4
IN foaIner, Barton, Finney. Harner f.3.s 1Sses-
man, man Fratt' Reno. Rice and Sta fTo,,7 A-1is 4
l', pOpuloLs counties of the district NeainSs
run rlght with his Republican onroF,ersl ~ T7iey
me neaVy vote tomorrow viii oIlsIlL 1ll.Ll
ron, from these counties and is ant to 10 Cosne sl'
IsHt n tne thlnly settled counties xE-..3
Z, haf of the $500 votes ~ Ia. ~ ~ ~
non registered, it is hard to 1rsSic- &c
outcome with any certainty. 01ie' lne
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-08
TO ABOLISH SENATE
Canadian Labor Leaders Call 1t Use
less and Unnecessary.

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. s.-Officers of
the Canadian section of the American
Federation of Labor, have prepared an
elaborate legislative program which
they hope to persuade the government
to approve in toto. The reforms de-
manded include the abolition of the
senate of Canada as useless and un-
necessary; discontinuance of iron,
steel and other bounties; exclusion of
Asiatics, an eight hour day for letter
carriers, and also on all public works
and the establishment of a federal
department Of public health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-08
GAS AT ULD PRICE
President of Kansas Natural
Company Makes Compromise.
Agrees to Let the Injunction
Against Increase Stand.
MACKEY CONCILIATORY
Will Also Try to Compromise
Anti Trust Suits.
Make the Best Terms State Will
Grant.

There will be no further attempt
made by the local or Kansas Natural
gas companies to raise the price of
gas. The gas companies viii allow
the temporary injunction granted by
the courts against the proposed raise
to become permanent. This was set
tied at the conference today between
Eugene Mackey. president of the Kan
sas Natural. and John Marshall, at
torney for the Kansas Utilities com
mission.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-08

a severe cold.
New Mexico's new representatives
sworn.
Andrew Carnegie's appearance be-
fore steel trust committee Wednes-
day positively announced by Chair
man Stanley.
Extra committee stenographers
struck because of reduced pay.
Sugar trust investigation commit
tee hearing postponed until tomorrow.
New members of committee chosen
by caucus, elected by house. Sher-
wood, Ohio, attacked Secretary Fish
er's estimate of SIS, 900, 900 as cost of
Sherwood pension bill at $25, 900, 900
too high
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-08

Against the SHcS OOlAAJsAAAAtS OOL
Quick Results.
AS regards the other suits brought
by Mr.. Marshall against the Kansas
Natural and a half dozen local gas
companies of the state. the gas COM
panies want to settle these suits by
compromise at the best terms the state
will grant. This will likely necessitate
new gas contracts all around between
the Kansas Natural and local Kansas
companies. The only hitch likely to
occur in the negotiations for settle
1nent of the state cases against the
gas companies will be over the pen
alties to be paid by the companies for
violation of the antitrust laws of the
state.
Under the penalty provision of the
act the companies would have to pay
500 for each days violation of the
law This would total over $4,000.
The Topeka, Lawrence, Olathe, Ieav-
enworth, Elk City, Parsons and Galena
Gas companies were all parties to the
suit. The state alleged a combination
in restraint of trade, or rather gas to
competing companies
President Mackey, the head of the
gas octopus. who is here in connection
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-08
TODAY IN CONGRESS
Two Congressman From New Mexico
Are Sworn In.

Washington, Jan. S.-Senate in ses-
sion at p. m. Pension committee
deferred consideration of general
bills pending pension bureau estimates
of costs.
House met at noon. Speaker Clark
presided, but still was suffering with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-08
Col. Bryan Starts Trouble at
National Committee Meeting.
Springs Fight on Guffey Early
in the Proceedings.
HE is VOTED DOWN
On an Appeal From a Decision
of the Chair.
He Is the Only Member Present
to Receive Applause.

washington. Jan. S.-When the Dem
ocratic national committee went into
session here this afternoon. Willian
Jennings Bryan at once became a
storm center in an attempt to have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-08
THE WEATHER RECORD

The following are observations of the
United States weather bureau for the
"a hours ending at o'clock this morn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-08

Chicago, Jan. 8.-Forecast for KAN
sas: Fair tonight and Tuesday. Cold
er tonight.
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-02
FIREMEN PREVENT
BIG CONFEDERATION
Prompt Work at the Purity
Bakery Prevents the
SDread of Flames

The prompt action of the Central
IRE department IN arriving at the
Purity Baking cOmpany's store. 222
Mesa avenue, the scene of the fire
MONDAY night, probably averted a great
fire disaster.
The store is located in the heart
Of the city, between Mills and Texas
streets, and IS surrounded by some of
the largest business houses.
The fire, the origin of which is un-
known, started in the back room of
the building. which was a raging
furnace when the alarm was turned
IN about 1850 o'clock Monday night
The room was used by the company
Tor the storing Of wrapping paper,
pine boxes, and other articles The
boxes offered fine fuel for the blaze.
which. after quitting the room, was
starting in on the store proper when
the 1lremen arrived. Quick work on
their part kept the fire confined
Officials Of the company stated Tues
day morning that the damage suffered
would amount to possibly $780, covered
by insurance. Approximately the sarce
amount of damage was done by the
fire TO the store building of J. Il
Nations, which adjOins the Purity
store.
But for the timely arrival of the
fire department" asserted B. NJ G.
Williams, secretary Of the Purity com
pany, there would have been a great
loss Of property. The store is only
a frame building and would have gone
up in a smoke in few minutes
Chief Armstrong, of the fire de-
partment expressed himself by saying
that 1t was certainly fortunate that
the company got the alarm when it
did.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-02
VISITING ELKS ARE
LATE IN ARRIVING
New Orleans Delegation May
Not Arrive Until
After 6 O'clock.

Time and high waters never interfere
with the hospitality of ElkdOm. The
reception and entertainment which had
been planned for the New Orleans lodge
of Eiks was postponed Tuesday morn
ing when the special train carrying the
New Orleans Elks was running late.
The train was reported due to arrive at
. o'clock, but a later report boosted this
time to o'clock. Because of the delay
IN the arrival. the reception by a COM
mittee of Elks at Ysleta was post
pOned.
Col. Pascual OrOzco, commander of
the Juarez garrison, sent a letter to eX-
allied ruler W. W. Bridgers, inviting MIN
to bring the New Orleans and FL Paso
Elks to the Mexican side and guaranteed
their safety while they were in Mexico.
1t was planned to take the visiting
lodge men over in street cars and autos,
but because of the late arrival, this
plan was abandoned unless the New
Orleans folk wished to 90 over after
dinner. Should the train run any later
the entertainment for the visiting Elks
viii be limited to dance and refresh
ments at the club.
In a letter to exalted ruler Bridgers,
the Louisiana Elks said that they would
stay in FL Paso the full five hours. re-
gardless Of the time of arrival and ar
engagements for their entertainment are
now being revised.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-02
Ell PASOANS MAY Go
TO CROFT FOR FOURTH
Old Fashioned Celebration
Planned and Trains
Run Conveniently.

A fourth of July excursion to ClouaI
croft viii enable FL Pasoans TO atuelLu
the celebration at the mountain, /, resoI !. :,
The regular Sunday schedule VIII De "a
effect, the train leaving here at 90
a. m, arriving at the resort at Il :oU'
leaving at $50. and arriving here ABOUT
II o'clock.
The Business Mems ASSOCIATION, OF
Cloudcroft, has issued a regular Old
races, baseball games, broncho ''brst-
inr.1 athletic contests. skating and dane
mo and a few other things. Noted
orators viii deliver addresses: and a
worId-famous band viii furnish music
for the OCCASION.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-02
ODD FELLOWS HAVE
A SPLENDID TIME
25-Year Members Are
Presented With Jewels
of RecngnitiOn.

The Odd Fellows of Fl Paso enfo ,.esI
themselves last night WITH I 1lE;- o of
spirit of fraternity. \; A Ellis OF
Lordsburg. \. NJ; C. W. Fassett and
Thomas 5. Kerr were presented SCI Sd.ry with 64
Jewels which represented % He:lLs VI "
more in the practice of the teachings OF
Odd Fellowship. u-1
The following officers were installed
for the ensuing term: "; K. Alien len
noble grand: Rufus B. Daniel, wee
@rand: E. ". BRYAN. secretary; V. a:
Lane, chaplain; P. G. Newton, past IS
grand; Lee Robertson. warde1 T,,5 w, T.
P isSSii = G SO-itp' + Harmon, I. S. \. G.;
J. ". Jackson, R. 5; S; Arthur THU
Borcherding, L. S. s; Claude B. Huq-
speth, R. S. '. G.; o. 4. Crltcne s.i;, IL,
s. V. G.; L. H. Everidge, inner @uaIui''lii
z. R. Yelton. outside guardian
Refreshments were served mus music was was
rendered by the musicians IRON IRON Eoro
Bliss, and enthusiastic speeches were
made concerning the new home to be
erected by the FL Paso Odd Fellows
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-02
IMPROVEMENTS MADE
IN BELEN FLOUR MILL
Acreage of Grain in Belen
Country Is Increased
Greatly.

Belen, y. NJ, July Extensive re-
! pairs IN progress upon the Belen roller
I mills for the past few weeks. are now
nearing completion. and it IS the inten-
ton of the John Becker company, owner
of the mill. to commence running again
I about the 18th of July.
The improvements which have been
made place the local mill in a class with
the best mills not only of the state. but
of the southwest. Among the improve
ments made are the installation of A
grain separator and a large washer and
dryer. In addition. the boilers and en-
gines have been thoroughly overhauled
and repaired, and every bit of the in
tTicate machinery OF the mill proper has
been gone over and thoroughly renovated
and put in shape for another seasons
work.
The acreage Of grain is gradually in
creasing in this section of the valley.
Both winter and spring wheat are show
ing up exceedingly well this season,
and as a result the mill Is expecting a
larger business than ever before When
the fires are laid the middle of the pres
ent month it Is probable that they will
be maintained almost continually until
the Institution IS shut down for repairs
next summer.
John Becker, ST., of Belen. has received
from his son, Benjamin Becker. word
that he has been appointed second lieu
tenant in the Illinois national guard.
The young man has Just completed his
course at the Northwestern Military
academy. and his commission comes as
a reward of merit for the work done
there. At the present time Mr.. Becker
is in Battle Creek. Mich, khere he has
undergone an operation.
J. S. McHughes and John Collier, of the
New Mexico mounted police force, were
in the city looking for some fugitives
from justice who had broken Jail in Ber-
nalillO county.
A company of about 10 young people
enjoyed a hay rack party. leaving Belen
and spending a few hours on the mesa
west Of the city.
Mrs. c. C. Stubs and son Dennis have
lett Tor visit of some duration with
friends in Albuquerque
Mrs. T. ?. Boland has returned TO
her home here after spending a coupIe
OF weeks with friends in Albuquerque.
Mrs. and Miss Ziegler, wife and dauph-
Ter OF Dr. Zlegler, pastor of the local
Lutheran church. have arrived in the
city to make 1t their home They came
to Belen from Kansas City. where thew
have been visiting with friends.
Oliver Peterson. who for some years
past has occupied a position with the
John Becker company of this city. has
resigned his position, and left for Ba-
kersfeld, Calf, where he will visit for
a. time at the home of his mother.
VIII Elemeier, OF the John Becker
company, Las returned to his duties here.
after short vacation spent at Hot
Springs, Ark
II. B, kennebeck has returned to his
duties IN Belen after a vacation trim to
Haywood Springs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE AIRDOME.

pened to Jones last night at the Air
dome was plenty. It is hardly fair for
one man to have so much trouble IN
two short hours but Jimmy Lee seemed
to enjoy 1t as much as the audience. AS
Jimmy remarked, trouble comes easy
to me- like it seems TO be true, for
the entire company gave their best eff
forts to getting James into one scrape
after another, only TO see him Wrlggle
out with the ease of a practiced hand.
For really funny situations, What
Happened to Jones' is the leader of the
many funny Lee shows. Some of the
best musical numbers heard here in a
long time were given. Also a lot Of
brand new wardrobe was worn by the
SQUADS. Altogether, the show is bright,
catchy and tuneful and well worth the
price of admission. Seats are on sale
at Ryan's. The prices are 25c and S5c.
Boxes Soc
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-02
In the District Court of the United
States for the Western District Of

In the District Court of the United
States for the Western District Of
Texas. Ell PasO Division.
The United States vs.. 1104 Sacks of
Wheat F1our.-NO. 372, D. c. Law.
Notice is hereby given that on the
22d day Of June, a D. 1912, there was
filed in the District Court of the United
States for the Western District OF
Texas, at FL PasO, an information in
rem, praying for the forfeiture and
condemnation by said court to the use
Of the United States Of 1104 sacks OF
wheat flour. in said information fully
on file in the office Of the Clerk OF
said Court. where same may be in
spected. said information alleges that
said 1104 sacks of wheat flour, branded,
Anthony Roller Mills. Satisfaction
Patent c. E Miller, Anthony. \. N.
"a lbs. Satisfaction Flour" were mis-
branded, in that said sacks contained
less than tWenty-fOur pounds of wheat
flour, said 1104 sacks of wheat flour
having been Heretofore transported
from Anthony, New Mexico, TO FL PaSO,
via AtchisOn, Topeka & Santa Fe Rail
way The said information says that
said 1104 sacks of wheat flour should
be condemned to the use of the said
United States because Of said misbrand-
ing and subsequent shipment by In
terstate Commerce from Anthony, New
Mexico, TO FL Peso, by force of the
Statutes of the United States and par
ucularly the Food and Drugs Act of
Congress dated June 30th 1906. Said
Court ordered on June 26th, 1912, that
said cause had been set for hearing on
the first Monday in October, 1912, if
that be a day of jurisdiction, and if
not, then on the first day Of jurisdic-
ton thereafter.
Wherefore, all parties claiming the
said flour, or any part thereof, are
hereby summoned to appear on said
first Monday in October and show
cause why thu Court ShO11d not DrO-
nounce Judgment of condemnation
against said flour, as aforesaid. and
make all necessary and pertinent ale
cations in the matter of said suit.
Eugene Nolte
United States Marshal, Western Dis
trict Of Texas
BY J. H. Rogers, Deputy
Dated july ID. 1912
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-02
BUYS A
NEW BRICK HOUSE
Mayfield Brothers the Sell
ers-They Also Buy
a New House.

P. Z. Gardner, a local attorney, has
purchased a five room bungalow at
1926 Montana street from T. NJ and
J. d. Mayfield. The price paid for
the property was $3.50. The house
has q basement. its own heating plant,
hardwood floors, and builtin book cases
and buffet. The house was completed
only 90 days ago by the Mayfield
Realty company. Mr.. Gardner intends
to occupy the house as his residence.
MayfieIds Buy Home.
The two story brick house at ,1407
Arizona street has been purchased by
T NJ. and J. d. Mayfield from NJ. +. and
). Z. Collier. The house Is cons truct-
ed of brick and has a basement and
heating plant. The house brought
$4,000.
To Build New Chapel.
The old Presbyterian church at the
corner Of Kansas and Myrtle avenue
has been almost completely RACED and
work on the block of eight stores which
are to be erected by POnsfOrd brothers
will be begun in a short time. The
in the erection of the new Grandview
Presbyterian church in Grandview ad
dition. Work on the new chapel will
begin in about a weeks time
Masonic Temple Plans.
The Masonic temple building com
mittee will again go over the plans
for the new Masonic temple this
evening. The plans have been revised
and the fourth story eliminated. Bids
viii again be asked for the building
on Friday and it is hoped to have ac-
tual construction work started by July
Is
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-02
JUSTICE MURPHY HOLDS
FIRST TERN OF HIS COURT.

Jose Delgado, charged with using
abusive language, was the first case
to be tried before justice J. J. Muir
ply upon the latter assuming the du-
ties Of that office Tuesday morning
of court.
Jose Tarin was charged with being a
fugitive from justice by complaint
filed in Murphy's court Monday at
noon The defendant is said to be
wanted in Dona Ana county New
Mexico in connection with a shooting
affray that occurred there last year
Tarin was arrested here Monday by
the police.