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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-20

For the benefit of the Rooseveltians.
who are keen for straw votes and
polls. attention is hereby directed to
poll which has been taken by the
New York Herald on the way the del
egates to the Republican national con-
vention will line up on the first bal
lot. Out of the 1,O76 delegates to the
convention, the Herald predicts that
593 will be for Taft, or 81 more than
the majority needed for the nomina-
ton; PIT for Roosevelt; "a for LaFol-
iette; for Cummins. and ia doubt
full
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-20

Another battle of the ballots in Maine
over the liquor question is about to be
foisted on the people. A special ses-
sion of Names legislature has been
ca lied for the purpose, among other
things, of proposing a constitutional
amendment to provide for local option
with respect to the liquor traffic 1t is
pretty nearly time for the people of
Maine to settle this question in a def
mite fashion one way or the other.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-20
HUMOR OF THE Day

wonderful-"How well you are Iookingr'
yes, I am a vegetarian" That settles
it. 1 shall never eat meat again. How
long have you been one2" I begin to-
morrow. '-CSegendorfer Blaetter.
Long Winded.-''It takes you a pretty
long while to shave yourself. doesn't it7''
Not very long; I can shave myself
quicker than my old barber could Il
don't believe it." It's a fact; you see,
he stammers terribly."-Catholic Stand
ard and Times
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-20

Bad roads have sent the price of
farm produce, such as corn and wheat,
soaring in several Kansas trading CEN
tiers. Nor do these high prices benefit
the farmers who have corn and wheat
to sell. The roads are so bad they can
not get their produce to the markets
where the high prices prevail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-20

Although some enthusiasts seem to
think so, the mere singing of the Mis-
souri, 'houn' dawg' song is not going
TO give Champ Clark the Democratic
nomination for the presidency. Nor
will it elect a Democrat to that Office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-20
COURTS AND LAWS.


Statistics in a bulletin issued by the
New York state library give the number
OF laws declared to be unconstitutional
by the supreme courts of the various
states during the seven years from 1909
until 1908, inclusive. Altogether. feS laws
enacted by legislatures during that period
have been nullified by supreme courts
This is timely reading in view Of Mr..
Roosevelt's proposal of a recall on certain
decisions.
Illinois heads the list with 80 statutes
said to be unconstitutional. Then follow
Washington, with q: California, with Is
Missouri and Nebraska. with % each: In
diana, with 21; New York and Texas
with II EACH Michigan. with IS; Kansas
with Is: Ohio and Wisconsin. with II
each. and on. At the foot Of the list
are the New England states-Maine, with
2; New Hampshire. with 3 Vermont. with
Z; Massachusetts, with 4: Connecticut.
with l, and Rhode Island, with none at
all.
There may or there may not be signifi-
canoe in the fact that the supreme courts
in some of the Socalled progressive states
have declared more laws unconstitutional
than the courts in other states.-Buffalo
Globe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-20
FROM OTHER PENS
DRESS REFORM IN OHM


The political revolution IN China has
brought about revolution in dress which
brings grist to the mill of foreign manu-
facturers. For example, since the cutting
of queues began. there has been a tremen-
dous demand for foreign hats and cans.
and, by a sort of logical association. a
demand for other articles of foreign
clothing has also arisen. In the Chinese
mercantile world this change is viewed
with alarm because it threatens a dfmin
ished consumption of silk and other home
products used in the manufacture OF
clothes. Hence a movement is on foot t.
assert the principle of China for the
Chinese" and to stave off the effects OF
goreign competition Suoh a movement
mas about as much chance Of success a.
MIS-. Darlington had when she armed
herself with mop and tried to sweep
out the Atlantic ocean. 1t is not by an
tagonizing the new conditions but by ac-
commodating themselves thereto that the
Chinese merchants and nanufa cturers
must work out their salvation. for the
change in the peoples manner Of living
has gone too far to be checked.-Pftts-
burg Observation-Disclosures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-20

Kid Mccoy thinks that the prize
fighters of the future will do most of
their training in aeroplanes. This will
be in the nature of a natural evolution
from their present hot air methods.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-20

Uncle Sans naval architects have
perfected plans for the construction of
some battleships of 10000 tons burden.
should congress authorize their con-
struction. these vessels would be the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-20

Reasonable, indeed, seems the con-
tention of a California woman that
size is entitled to a divorce because
her husband talks too much. He's a
barber
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-20

Nicaraguans appear to be human
after all They are anxious to negotiate
a loan of considerable proportions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-20
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is a member Of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
SeleEraph report OF that great news or
Eanfxation for the exclusive afternoon
publication in Topeka
The news Is received In The state Jour
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-20
by THE WAY
By HARVEY PARSONS.

Inc report that Jawn G. Cooper was
moving away received no credence in
TINS department when the story was
nrst circulated. AS we understand it,
they didn't leave him anything to
move away
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-20

Wilson Democrats claim IA of the
20 Kansas delegates; which reminds
US that Cap Slater once claimed the
Chicago lake front
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-20

The bonesetter fixed Bat Nelson's
broken hands, but didn't make any
effort to hammer the dents out of his
tin ears. AS Bat is not a prize beauty
anyway, and does not make a practice
of smuggling with his ears, the repair
man rolled up his overalls and tools
before finishing the job
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-20

w. J. Bryan has just celebrated his
fifty-second birthday. Seems like he's
| been running for president longer
than that, doesn't it?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-26
The THAMES Speed.

Testimony given yesterday before the
Senate committee by Quartermaster Rowe
indicates two important facts with re-
gard to the handling Of the Titanic and
the blow which caused her to sink. One
is that she was speeding at the rate of
about 221z miles an hour when she hit the
berg. and the other Is that she struck the
Ice scraping blow tina. raked the entire
starboard side. This latter fact would In
dictate that the vessel. turning as she was
under orders inspired by the cry Of ice
ahead" did not have quite room enough
to clear the obstacle, but that she just
shaved 1t sufficiently to rip out the plates
below the water line. Had she been GO
ing at fifteen miles an hour. she would
probably have been able to clear the berg.
There Is great difference between the
two rates OF speed in the case Of ship
the size Of the Titanic as regards the
possibility Of making a quick turn. At
.2Is miles an hour the Titanic would pcs
siby require nearly five minutes of warn
ing, to work out of her course sufficiently
to clear a large.berg standing sheer In the
water: that Is. with no outrLnning spurs
Of ice beneath the surface. No one has
yet testified clearly on the point of the
exact lapse Of time between the actual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-26

cry Of danger and the impact between
ship and berg. But whether It was five
minutes or ten. or one minute, 1t is per-
fectly obvious that the Titanic was being
sent through the ice-filled water at an ex-
cessive rate OF speed, which fact should
have been clearly known to her COM
mander. with all his experience in navi-
eating large vessels. He had. it Is true,
had command of the Titanic only short
time. This was her maiden voyage. But
the behavior Of large ships was doubtless
well understood by him. and 1t is unbe-
lievable that he did not know that the
vessel under his command would need
three or four miles OF margin between 1t
and an iceberg in order to make sure
clearance. II begins to look as though Capt
Smith, whether on his own responsibility or
at the instance Of his superiors may later
be disclosed. was simply taking his chances
on getting clear water all the way from
southampton to New York, and. though
warned of ice ahead several hours before
the collision resolved to plunge along at
practically full speed on the assumption
that the percentage Of risk was small.
The chance Of vessel hitting an iceberg
In so large an expanse of water could
probably be figured down to a fine point,
and it may be true that the faster the
speed the less the likelihood OF striking
ice. without reference to any change of
course. In other words, being in the ice
berg region. possibly Capt. Smith cal
culated that the faster he went the quick
err he would be through it, but events
have proved with tragic plainness that
this policy multiplies the risks instead Of
diminishing them. If the Titanic was in
fact given her death wound by a scraping
blow while in the act Of turning at a
speed Of 2213 miles an hour, it is difficult
to avoid the conclusion that her loss was
due to reckless handling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-26
The Titanic Relief Funds.

There is danger of excessive Iiberality
on the part Of the public in the matter of
the Titanic sufferers, for whose benefit
funds are being raised both in this coun-
try and in England. Naturally the needs
of those who escaped from the ship with
out possessing large means Of their own
were urgent upon their landing, and 1t is
gratifying TO know that these have been
relieved as far as possible and that at
the present time there is no actual suffer-
Ing anywhere for money or clothing. If
all the losses caused by the wreck Of the
Titanic are made good probably every
penny that is being raised will be needed
To this end IL Will be necessary for those
in charge of the funds to dole them out
with discretion. Instances are coming
TO light now in New York of petty frauds
being imposed on the Titanic funds. and
doubtless there have been numerous cases
OF takers working on the sympathies Of
the generous by pretending to have lost
ali their possessions in the wreck and
who were no nearer the scene of the
disaster than Coney Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-26
Justice to the Storage.
From the Springfield Republican.

from the Springfield hepuOllcdn
There is far too much thoughtless dis
paragement of the third-class passengers
in comment upon accident at sea, too
much disposition to assume that they are
to blame for any cowardice or selfishness
which mars a splendid display Of heroic
sacrifice. Not only do they get more
than their share Of discredit. but their
story Is seldom adequately told, nor is it
generally realized how entirely different
their case is from that of their more for
tunate fellow-passengers. In case of ac-
cident their quarters are the most remote,
the least favorable for escape. In rough
weather they are confined below decks
and kept in ignorance of what is going
on, while the cabin passengers have the
run of the ship as long as any Of the
decks are safe. Then, too. while large
part of the cabin passengers are usually
experienced travellers, who know their
way about and have confidence in them
selves and ability to control others, many
in the steerage are ignorant. humble peo-
pie, who know nothing OF the world or OF
the customs of travel or of the periIs OF
the sea. Many Of them are ignorant Of
the language prevalent on the boat and
get only confused and distorted notions OF
what Is occurring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-26

Being occupied yesterday with the
money trust resolution, the House had no
opportunity to get to work on the change
of-date measure, which it. was hoped
would be appropriately passed on the 18th
OF April. the day on which under the
proposed plan the Inauguration would fall
II a President were to be indicted into
Office this year. This, however, does
not indicate any indisposition on the part
of the House to consider the joint resolu-
ton proposing the amendment or to pass
1t by a good margin over the necessary
two-thirds. Yet 1t is not entirely safe to
let it go from week to week as something
that can be passed any time in a hurry.
1t has already been postponed for a good
many sessions, in one form and another,
and il it is not adopted at this session
il has but little chance at the next. which
will be short, and the first session Of the
new Congress following is certain to be
congested with business, SO that all things
considered If the change-of-date plan Is
to be put into effect in season not merely
for the next Inauguration. but for the
opening of the Congress to be elected
four years from next November, this Is
the appointed time for the two houses to
stamp the amendment with their approval
and send 1t on to the legislatures for rati-
acat.on. At least two years Yotice ought
to be given to the country after the last
necessary state legislature has approved
the amendment. For this present change
of-date plan involves not merely the SUBJ
stitution Of the last Thursday in April for
the 4th of March as an Inauguration
day, but it readjusts the congressional
al M hrin hn Avaylsr ala "A
Congress into action within two months
after the casting Of the ballots. From some
points Of view this is the most important
phase Of the proposition. but the public 1t
large Is more interested in the provision
Of an Inauguration day on which. wheth-
er there Is rain or sunshine. there win be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-26
Our Boys Suits Combine
Service and individuality.

Good pure awool materials and the best workmanship
The workmanship that into suits that
show requires than knowledge of designing and tailor
SKILL efforts of who trained and tested
their particular lines of endeavor important of each
making them durable sevceabe astngessenta which,
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Norfolk and Double-breasted Suits $500 $500 to $500
Russian and Sailor Suits .......... $500 to $3.50
Inths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-26
Parasols to Match
The Tailored Costume.

Conforming colors Of the cos
tune were never SO strong a fea-
ture of woman's dress as at pres
ent, strongly apparent both in tai
lored wear and in dress. Para
soils in all shades for successfully
carrying out this idea.
Silk Parasols, in all the prettiest and
most desirable new plain shades, with the
latest style plain or slightly fancy han.
dies: mounted on brass frames.
$2OO each.
Parasols. made of good quality rain
proof silk, in good selection Of colors
22-inch size.
$500 each.
Also Colored Silk Umbrellas. with mis-
sion or acid etched wood handles.
$3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-26
Memo Self=reducing
COrsetS.

These are specially designed Corsets.
and we feel no hesitancy in stating that
they are the best Corsets for the figures
for which they are intended. They con-
troll and reduce the too-abundant flesh
and serve to give the wearer the fashion
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Corsets shown in different styles for the
various figures.
At 5000 heavy ,s cOut hs+ with 18th
long hip; with lastikops bandlets at front;
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At 5000 Satiste or ,r, eo n.;s with nd
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tall and short figures.
AT $3.5o-Tahsee, =, Auto t M a,ss,.,
or high bust model. with very long skirt.
Third foor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-26
The Remorseless Motto,

The rain and snow was falling fast
AS through the busy street there passed
A lass who bore, with naughty tread,
A big transparency which read.
Votes for Women!"
"Oh, stay" the young man said, land be
More than g. sister unto me,
And will gladly toll for YOU"
She said-and coldly looked him
through
Votes for Women
'In place the whole world at your feet
And you shall dwell In bliss complete;
Fulfilled your every wish shall be-"
Zone wish alone / have said she;
Votes Tor Women!"
Minerva! Tell US, pray, what chance
Has simple olden time romance.
When SWANS with honest suit draw near
And in reply may only hear,
'votes for Women"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-26

Wearing Apparel Safe and latest improved
Mems Custom Shirts
Perfect i'm Every Detail.

Men who prefer custon,-nade Shirts have
found there is good reason why they have given
them preference over shirts that are made ready
to-wear They are assured individuality that is
only possible in garments made expressly for the
man who wears them. The fabrics are the best
obtanable; the designs Of our own choice
and not likely to be duplicated every detail o.
construction is carefully carried out, and the i'm
ished shirt is as fine expert knowledge can
make it..
Our importations of Spring and Summer
Shirtings possess distinctiveness and elegance to
a marked degree. and variedness in patterns and
materials affords the greatest latitude for expires
sion OF individual preference We invite your
inspection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-26
Municipal Window Dressing.
FROM the Philadelphia Reecord.

Last Monday morning 1885 lives were
lost needlessly, and the entire world
shudders with horror. The sanitarians
tell US that In this one city Of Philadef-
phia 1900 needless deaths occur every
year. and 1t is but little marked. Phila-
delphia Is not worse than other cities; all
are given to municipal window dressing
They are interested in boulevards and
parks and public buildings: they are in
fatuated with the phrase, the CITY Beau
tiful," and not one Of them is doing its
duty in sanitation. Ours Is not q city OF
tenement houses, but in some respects the
housing problem here is all the more
serious, for while public opinion is willing
to have tenement houses inspected. 1t ID
reluctant to allow what pass for private
houses to be visited by officials, and 1t is
sluggish in forcing owners to keep the
property they rent in decent condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-26
Mems House Garments,
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Custom=made House Garments

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cuffs Convenient garments for nj lounging In
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Beach RObeS-Shown in many attractive
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Every mans idea be met here and we believe, to
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min AnorE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-26
Multitude of Sea Counselors.
From the Boston Transcript.

from the Boston transcript.
In a multitude of counselors there is
safety, according to the biblical saying,
and In the long result probably the truth
Of this declaration is justified. However,
before the multitude whose counsels make
for safety has a chance to be heard, an
other multitude tenders its advice. and
will not be stayed by ignorance of the
subject on which 1t forms its opinions It
is always convinced Of its own wisdom.
At the present moment the class Of coun-
sellers who advise without knowledge "a
getting ready hearing from the press and
public. Nautical matters are closed
book to the average landsman, and yet, to
Judge from what we read In the newspa-
pers, advisers who never smelled tar are
rushing In where experienced seamen II
they do not fear to tread are cautious
about making their entry. Some Of the
counsel given would be astonishing in the
inability to appreciate maritime life It
presents II the capacity for establishment
had not been exhausted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-26
Little Children's
Dainty White Dresses.

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tucked and trimmed with featherstitching
and French knots; neck and O.
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lace insertion and featherstitching; neck
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White Lawn Dresses. with pointed yoke
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WIZ Lawn Dresses. yoke of fine tucks
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White Lawn Dresses. square yoke
trimmed with embroidery. lace and
featherstitching; skirt finished
with lace and embroidery inser-' 81 m,
ton. Each. ....................... To
Third floor, st.