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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16
TO DRAW T. R. OUT.
President of Columbus Progressive
League Writes Him a Letter.

Columbus, O.. Jan. 16.-John D.
Fackler, president of the Republican
Progressive league of this city, today
directed letter to former President
Roosevelt asking him to make public
MS views on certain issues of the next
national campaign.
These issues, likely to dominate the
campaign, Fackler wrote, are the tar
III, the trusts and money question
The insurgent movement in the Re
publican party was born as a protest
against the iniquities of the presnt tar
iff law he said
The tremendous consolidation of
industrial corporations which took
place during your admin istration has
created demand for some sort of
control by the government over these
corporations You have declared in
favor of federal incorporation and Ii
cense- The American people are un-
alterably opposed to such a plan un-
less at the time of fedral incorporation
the water is squeezed out of our in
dustrial monopolies and the stock of
such companies limited to their ac-
tual values.
would you take the water out of
our dropsical corporations at the time
OF FEDERAL Incorporate ton -
What is your attitue with refer
ence to the Aldrich monetary scheme
and the national reserve association ~
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to nullify the law prohibiting the in
reference of the military in political
affairs in Cuba
The attitude of the United States is
shown in the following note presented
today to the Cuban government:
The situation in Cuba as now re-
ported causes grave concern to the
government of the United States.
That the laws intended to safe
guard free Republican government
snail be enfroced and not defied is OBJ
Vlousiy essential to the maintenance
OF the law, order and stability indis-
penslble to the status of the republic
OF Cuba in the continued well being of
which the United States has always
evinced and cannot escape a vital in
terest.
The president of the United States
therefore looks to the president and
government of Cuba to prevent the
threatened situation which would
compel the government Of the United
states much against it's desires to con
slder what measures it must take in
pursuance of the obligations of its re
latiOns to Cuba
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A Dramatic Episode.
CONTINUED on Page TwoD
T.R. REACHES The LIMIT
The Colonel Refuses to Answer Any
Question Put by Reporters.

New York, jan. 16.-Col. Roosevelt
declared today that he was mot dis
cussing pipe dreams" when he was
asked about report from Indiana
polls that he was favored by the steel
interests for the presidential nomin-
alton
.sThat is a depth of tomfoolery to
which I cannot GO he said. Have
YOU read Mr.. Carnegie's testimony be
fore the house committee" he was
asked.
Il did not know he testified Col.
Roosevelt replied smilingly-
= I'VE hear from Washington. said
a reporter. that Postmaster General
Hitchcock said today that government
Banership of the telegraph lines is IA
vored by Mr.. Taft.
Did you?'' asked the colonel, as
he turned away.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16
TO BE EQUAL WITH MEN.
Women to Be Accorded Full share of
Political Life in Sweden.

Stockholm, Jan. 16.-Women henceforth
are to take a full and equal share with
men in the political life of Sweden. The
speech from the throne at the opening of
the riksdag today contained the an
nouncement that a bill was to be intro
duced enfranchising women and making
them eligible at elections to- the riksdag
on the same conditions as men.
Every Swede over a years and not un-
der any legal ability has the right to
vote for members of the second chamber.
On behalf of the government it was
stated that King Gustave who opened the
sessions of the riksdag in person regards
it as right and in the best interest of the
state that women should be placed on
this equality with men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16

nlittee, led the questioning PrOmpte1
by John J. Heaty, a Chicago lawyer.
One of the first points to be attack
ed on cross examination was Lorimer's )
story of an election contest in Chicago
in which he claims that Carter Harri-
son. then mayor, had used the police
force to create public impression that
Senator Lorimer and his followers were
attempting to steal ballot boxes. He
cited that as one of the instances of
persecution ne alleged at the hands of
his political enemies in Chicago.
1t seemed that the courts were con-
testing for possession of the ballot
boxes and that the commissioner of
elections called the police to keep pos
session of them.
Mr.. Lorimer, however, insisted that
the use of the police was part of a
plot against him.
Senator Kern wanted to know the
details of the i'll feeling between Lori
mer and former Senator Hopkins. 4
don't want to go into that unless 1
have to-, said Iorimer. The gulf be-
tween is is wide enough now and I
don't want to widen it unless the com
mittee insists on hearing it
The committee decided to hear it
briefly.
"Wen'' said Lorimer, latter we had
sent him to the senate he turned on
everyone of US. We felt we were un-
der no obligation to send him back
I only knew of one man in Illinois
rlho was for Hopkins at heart That
was Col Frank Smith. He had no
friends at all and could not be elect
ed"
Member of the committee evinced
much interests in the details of the
political situation regarding the sena-
torial contest in 1909 and much of the
mornings session was spent in ques-
tions along that line.
A Dramatic Episode.
Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Lori
uaer QIls.) in his testimony Monday af-
ternoon Lefcre the senate committee in
vestigating his election. was dramatic
in the extreme He told the story of
his life, not quite in the way he told
it in his speech in the senate and with
many homeIy details
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16
COLLIDE IN THE DARK.
Oil Laden Barge and a Norwegian
Bark Bump Together.

New York, Jan. 16.=A wireless
message received here this morning
says the barge Chenango. oil laden
from Port Arthur to Philadelphia,
Norwegian bark Grasmere and that
both vessels, because of their condi-
ton, were forced to put ashore near
Elbow ledge in the Delaware river.
Tugs are standing by awaiting op-
portunity to take off the crews. There
has been no loss of life reported.
Further advices by wireless said
that the bark Grasmere had sustained
only slight damage. The Chenango,
however, had her rigging and rail on
one side carried away and also her
bridge and boat platforms. She is
owned by the Guffey Oil company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16
TAKES UPWARD TURN
Mercury Above Freezing Point First
Time Tbis Year

For the first time this year the
mercury mounted to a point above the
freezing mark. By o'clock the read
ing was 33 degrees.
That's going some," commented
sunny Flora, the local observer,
but at that the temperatures for the
day are averaging five degrees below
normal for this date.
I'VE have a "A mile an hour south
wind to thank for the moderation in
the weather. A south wind is a great
snow eater. There is nothing like it
for causing the snow to disappear.
According to the first shippers
forecast. which was received today,
the thermometer will not register be-
low 30 degrees above zero before to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16
RADOWITZ IS DEAD.
The Last Surviving Colleague of
Prince Bismarck.

Berlin, Jan. 16.-Joseph NJ von Rado-
Witz formerly German ambassador in
Constantinople and Madrid, died to-
day. He was probably the last sur
viving colleague of Prince Bismarck in
the building of the German empire.
1t was he who laid the foundation of
German influence in the Turkish en-
pirc while he was ambassador at Con-
stantinople. Later he suffered a re-
duction in rank. owing to his former
connection with Bismarck and was
sent as ambassador to the less import
ant embassy at Madrid.
He retired from active service in
1908
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16
GREAT WELCOME AHEAD
When King George and Queen Mary
Reach England.

London. Jan liking George and
Queen Mary who are now passing through
the Red sea are to have a great welcome
on their arrival in England. On February
a great naval review at Splits Head is
to be held and when the royal party ar
rives in London the public is prepared
to accord the king and queen an enthusi-
astic reception on their way from the sta
ton to buckingham palace. After the re-
turn of the king and queen to London a
thanksgiving service is to be held at St
PauIs cathedral
The rest obtained by their majesties in
England will be very brief. as the spring
will be spent in returning coronation visits
to all the continental courts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16
FURNACE BURSTS
Eight Iron Workers Killed and Two
Others Seriously Injured.

Durisburg, Germany, Jan I6--Eight
iron forkers were killed and two others
seriously injured by the bursting of a
blast furnace in the vicinity of this city
during the night
1t is feared that number of victims
are embedded in the metal which flowed
in a great molten mass out of the molds
when the furnace burst The workmen
were paralyzed with terror when they
saw the metal rapidly flowing toward
them and they made no attempt to
escape. Eleven more men have been re-
ported as seriously injured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16
BY WHAT RIGHT
Hitchcock Wants the Authority for
Sending Troops TO China.

Washington. Jan. 16.-Senator Hitch
cock today introduced a resolution d.
recting the foreign relations committee
to ascertain and report what authority
of law or treaty exists to warrant the
sending OF United states soldiers 70
China
The resolution was unanimously agreed
to- Senator Warren OF Wyoming de-
clared the sending OF troops was justified
by the existing treaty with China.
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ton Of the governor in certain execu-
tive orders issued July 7. 1911. and July
10. 1911, you are hereby commanded TO
be and appear before the attorney gem
eral at his office in the Stat Capitol,
in the city of Topeka, at 2 p. m. on the
18th day of January, 1912. there to
testify concerning divers and various
alleged violations Of the prohibitory
law within the state Of Kansas. ~
which you have personal knowledge. or
concerning which ou may have any
trustworthy information
Fail not under penalty OF law.
JOHN s. DAWSON.
Attorney General
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16
PEACE MOVE ON FOOT.
Russia Has Plan to End Turkish
italian War.

Constantinople, Jan. ia report is
current that proposals to put an end
to the hostilities between Turkey and
Italy have been submitted by Russia
to the signatory powers of the treaty
of Berlin. The suggestion is that Tur-
key should renounce her African pro-
vinces but this will not be submitted
to the belligerents until all the powers
approve.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16
Five C1lildren Burn to Death.

Prentice Wis, Jan 16.-Five chill
dren, two boys and three girls, of Jno-
Deering, ranging from one to Is years
old, were burned to death today when
the Deering home. two miles from
here burned to the ground
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POWDER CAN EXPLODES.
Two Women and Two Children Arc
Killed Instantly.

Whitesburg, KY. Jan. 16.-As a re-
suit Of an explosion of a can OF pow
der in the home Of Jerry Wells a far
mer of Perry county near the Ledcher
county line, Mrs. Wells. Mrs. Mullins
and two small children were killed
outright and Wells was mortay in
jured according to teephone advices
received here tOdav
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16
BAR "NICKEL FlRSTS"
Chicago Telephone Companies Must
Change $4,000 Machines.

Chicago. Jan. 16-The city council last
night ordered the Chicago Telephone com
pany to remove every @nickel-first'' teel-
phone now in service.
The company, if the order is enforced,
will be compelled to change back to
'.nickel-Iast'' service approximately $1,000
telephones which have been installed re-
Gently
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16
OLD HORSEMAN DIES.

os Angeles. Cal, Jan. 1e-James E
Hague, veteran turf man and driver of
harness horses known all over the United
states, died here today. Hague who was
6l Years old, formerly lived in Peoria. ILL.,,
and drove many horses to victory on the
eastern tracks. For several years Mr..
Hague had lived IN retirement in this
CITY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16
NOTICE TO CUBA
The State Department Informs
President Gomez
United States Will Intervene
Unless Conditions Change.
SITUATION is GRAVE
Maintenance of the Republic in
Question.
Must Observe Obligations to
Uncle Sam.
SITUATION is GRAVE

Washington, Jan. 16.-The state de-
partment has served notice on Presi-
dent Gomez that the United States will
intervene in Cuba if further attempts
are made by the veteran organization
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Tells Cause of the Opposition to
Hopkins Reelection.
STORY OF HIS LIFE.
Relates the History of His Ca
reer From BOyhOOd.
Never Had Any Ordinary Educa-
tiOnaI Advantages.

Washington. Jan. Ex-senator Lori
mer today faced the ordeal of a cross
examination at the hands of the in
vestigators of his election. Frank
Marble. attorney for the senate com
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16
Bubonic Plague Returns.

Annoy. Jan. 16.-Bubonic plague is
reported to have appeared again IN
this city. No case has been reported
since October last year. but before that
the city had suffered severely, nearly
500 persons dying in the first nine
months Of 1871 from the disease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16
Kaiser to Visit Switzerland.

Berne. Jan 16--The announcement Is
made that the German emperor will visit
Switzerland in September next, when, at
his request he will witness the annual
army maneuvers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16
Republican Cruisers welcomed.

Chi Flu, China. Jan 16--The republican
cruisers Hal Chen. Hal Yung and Nan
Thin arrived here from Shanghai at 5
O'Clock this afternoon and were given an
enthusiastic welcome by the Inhabitants
of the local offices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16

Chicago. Jan. 16-Forecast for
Kansas: Generally fair tonight and
Wednesday, Warmer tonight; colder
Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-16
The WEATHER RECORD

The following are observations of the
United States weather bureau for the
"A hours ending at o'clock this morn
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Minus sign - indicates below zero.
T b .IEN&i&tIS
Section Director
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-27
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

CHICAGO, March 26.--Congestion
will be shown in May wheat until that
future has been liquidated by the
longs and the market Is permitted to
take it's own course. Conditions and
circumstances surrounding the wheat
market at the moment show that
strong hands arc jockeying to secure
q firm hold on the July and Septem-
Der. While those months will be held
up above a certain price level In or
der to put out short lines ut rs great
an advantage as possible and nj the
same time hold the May price strong.
a further decline later on will have
but little terror for those srho have
worked on the bull side for many
months and who have "scalped' the
professional until he is uncertain
which way to turn for safety.
The mot guilty" verdict rendered
in favor the packers, was the signal
for heavy buying Of hog products
both cash and futures. and resting
spots for tho day were considerably
above those OF Monday. Packers con-
troll the situation completely. This
victory will give them great deaf of
assurance ARK. the duh and dragging
provision market OF the past few
months will doubtless be changed to
one or activity and strength.
Close What--May, 1.03 l-2u5-S:
July. IS 5-Sa1 "a: September. 90 SIS.
Corn--Msy. 20 3-4m1-s: July, IS is
d IA: September. ~ rs. Oats
May. 81: July. so 1-sQ Ia; septem-
Ster a. IA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-27
NORTHUMBERLAND
PLANS INSTITUTE

HEATHSvILI.E. VA. March 26.--
northumberland county Democrats
are optomistic over the prospects for
the success of their party this fall.
and politics are much discussed In
the county 1t is generally conceded
that the majority Of the Democratic
voters in northumberland will line
up for Wilson. with Harmon as soc
ond choice.
No county convention has as yet
been held.
Tha-county- Republicans for the
NEST !: nart, faear. the nomination of
TAFT, though Roosevelt has many ad-
mtrers
The Northern Neck fishermen are
busily engaged with their spring trap
fishing, and most OF the traps are
now out The catch has been small.
but the prices are good
The Northern Neck is noted for
the wealth Of Its waters and lands.
and preparation for the mephaden
fishing industry. which eclipses all
other pursuits from standpoint Of
wealth. has already begun III egriies-,
In addition to the building Of new
factories. the capital of most Of the
factories has been increased and the
factories are undergoing improve
ment.
Northumberland easily leads In this
industry. and is the emporium OF the
fish factory wealth." which Of it
self has greatl, enhanced the value
OF real estate in this section.
Rockville, the largest town in
Northumberland owes Its rapid
growth and progress TO this industry.
While the law forbids tho catch,nk
OF menhaden in the Chesapeake bay
until June |, the factories will soon
begin operation. utilizing the cut
tings'' from the packing houses on
the various rivers A new factory
has been begun at Reedville.
longing In Virginia ends April l.
and In the Potomac April 25s except
above the new seed line In the Po-
tomac. whore it does not close unit.
May J.. The season has been a good
one throughout Virginia. notwith-
standing the severe weather and Ice.
II has not been pronounced good
oyater year In Maryland
Hon. Thomas Brown. member OF
the House Of Delegates from the
counties Of Westmoreiand and North
cumberland. who returned from Rich
nond sick. remainA extremely III at
his home at Hague. Westmoreland
county. His physician In almost con-
stantly In attendance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-27
TRAINED NURSE
WON, THEN LOST
n. \. BROOKS FINALLY GETS ES-
TlTE LEFT BY HIS LATE
FATHER.

Especial to The Richmond Firginian.1
HEATHSNlLLE. VA. March 26.---
The late Sir. H. A. Brooks, who mar
Fled Miss brown, OF :. feekatone. md
was for many years with thu Baiu-
more sun. dying several years ago.
on his farm In Westmoreiand county.
and who willed to his trained nurse
nearly all Of his property falling TO
mention his only child, Mr.. Fred
Brooks. In his will.
Mr.. Brooks employed able lawyers
10 SET aside hts fathers will. and an
effort was made to have the case
tried in Westmoreland county. But.
as the trained nurse claimed Baits-
more as her home, this was defeated.
While the case was in litigation
she died and her heirs lived in Eu-
rope.
A compromise has been made and
Mr.. Brooks will get "Anerdale." his
fathers farm. In that county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-27
MRS. REEVES DIES
IN HOSPITAL HERE
WIFE OF PRESIDENT OF BLACK
STONE FEMALE INSTITUTE
PASSES AWAY.

Mrs. Mary Watkins Reeves. wife Of
the Rev. r. II. Reeves, principal nr
the Blackstone Female Institute. died
yesterday morning At O'Clock in the
Virginia Hospital in her thirty-sev-
enth Year.
Besides her husband she is survived
by three children. the youngest being
but three weeks old.
George =. Adams, secretary and
treasurer ef the Blackstone Female
Institute, arrived last night and took
charge OF the body. He will leave
with II this morning at $40 via the
Southern railway for Ciarksville. Va
The funeral VIII be conducted
Thursday morning at II o'clock AT
the Clarkesviie Methodist church oy
Rey nr. Drew, Of Chase CITY. Va.
Mrs. Reeves former pastor.
The body viii be laid To rest in
the family burying ground at Clarke@-
vilie. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-27
MANY WITNESSES
GIVE TESTIMONY

Trial Of the $4,000 damage suit OF
Miss Lucy V. Bugg against the Viz
ginia Railway and Power Company
was begun in the Law and Equity
Court Yesterday. Upward OF a dozen
witnesses were examined during the
day and 1t is likely that as many more
will testify today, The case will hard
y go TO the jury before some time
tomorrow.
According to the allegation, the suit
Is the outgrowth Of an action Decem-
Der "a. 1910. when an automobile in
which the plaintiff was riding was
struck by street car on Main street.
She alleges that she has spent no less
than $4,000 for medical treatment
since she was hurt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-27
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK. March 26.--Money
on cali at the Stock Exchange today
oreued at 2 l-z per cent; highest.
= liz; lowest, SIS: closing. S-s per
cent. Most OF the days loans were
made at = i-2 per cent.
INQUIRIES for the fiAed dates are
still small. hut the market remains
FIRM in anticipation Of better demand.
Rates. are about the same as on Mon
y day. al q Ia U \ a-..' yer cent: for
sixty days: i-203 "a per cent. for
ninety days: 33-4 per cent. for four
month";. and 3 3tU4 per cent. FOR
five and six months.
Commercial paper Is firm In tone.
with the best names at 4Gr4l ~ per
cent. Some paper, however. lis NOV
ing at higher rate while soma
borrowers are able to place their
paper at under the 4 per cent rate.
THESE two extremes do not represent
the real market, which is as stated
above. 40 l.: per cent. London dis
counts, 3-s per cent. unchanged;
Paris discounts. 3 LIS per cent. Off
is; Berlin discounts. { rs ner cent.
up LIS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-27
PARADE
HANGS ON STRIKE
NEW Works FOUR HUNDRED TO
WEAR OLD CLOTHES IL
RELIEF FAILS. ------

NEW YORK. March 26.--New
York's four hundred Will parade
Fifth avenue on Easter Sunday with
its Easter gowns In the workshops
unfinished. II the 1000 members OF
the International Lady Garment
Workers Union carry out their threa:
to declare a strike at their meeting
in Carnegie Hail tomorrow night.
Officials Of the Merchants Society
OF Ladies' Tailors and Dressma@er.s
composed of 500 Of the largest nsan;-
facturrrs OF gowns In the country. .io-
clared today that the unions de-
mands will not be granted.
Il am certain the strike win be-
declared" said Secretary Barthnio-
new. of the Merchants Society. ard
In that event all the gowns ordered
for Easter will have to he pat or
the shelf"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-27
CHALONER SUES FOR
INSURANCE MONEY

NEW YORK March 26.--~Jo ohm
Armstrong Chajoner, brother OF
Sheriff Bob Chanler. one-time hus-
band OF Nine. Lima Cavaleiri and
author of the famous who's looney
now query, Instituted suit toda'
q ksinst the Equitable Life Assurance
Association TO recover $4,000 due on
a paid-up pol icy which Tnatured on
March 2lst Of this year
The suit was begun because both
Mr. ChAloner, through his counsel. and
Thomas T. sherman, who was ap
pointed by the court to manage the
Chaloner estate when he was adj
judged insane. applied for the money,
the insurance company refusing to
disburse until the courts had decided
which WAS legally emitted TO X,